{"id":656,"date":"2013-11-06T12:04:59","date_gmt":"2013-11-06T17:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/?p=656"},"modified":"2013-11-06T12:04:59","modified_gmt":"2013-11-06T17:04:59","slug":"paper-patchwork-tips-with-may-flaum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/?p=656","title":{"rendered":"Paper Patchwork Tips with May Flaum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hey there, <a href=\"http:\/\/mayflaum.com\" target=\"_blank\">May Flaum<\/a> here to share some of my tips for patching up your paper for this week&#8217;s challenge!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-657\" alt=\"002\" src=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/002-600x345.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/002-600x345.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/002-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/002.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Tips for getting started with paper patchwork:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Cut a bunch of pieces (or use scraps!) the same width OR height. This way they will all line up fairly easily.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t want to worry about colors matching? Use the same line! They will be patterns meant to coordinate.<\/li>\n<li>Try working with smaller scale patterns and more subtle colors if you want the patchwork to be your project base.<\/li>\n<li>Want stunning effects with minimal effort? Find a special accent to highlight (such as a flower or metal charm) your project, then use all those great bold patterns!<\/li>\n<li>Try making a group of patches, then die cut, punch, or otherwise cut a design from it! The effect will be mosaic-like and it&#8217;s always fun to see how the finished accent ends up looking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Depending on the kind of project you&#8217;re working on, and size\/scale, you can adjust these tips to work for you. I love that patchwork lets me use up scraps that might otherwise end up in the recycle bin!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-659\" alt=\"011\" src=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/011-600x343.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/011-600x343.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/011-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/011.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The above photo is of the cover sheet in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstamp.com\/servlet\/the-60020\/PIN-dsh-4356-25TH-%26-PINE\/Detail\" target=\"_blank\">Basic Grey 25th and Pine collection<\/a>. All by itself a chunk of this paper (which is simply meant to show the patterns in this collection) would be fantastic as the background of a card, element to die cut, or anything else! Be on the look out for pre-made patchwork for sure!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-660\" alt=\"028\" src=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/028-600x357.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/028-600x357.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/028-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/028.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If it isn&#8217;t pre-made, and once you&#8217;ve settled on an arrangement, what can you do to make your patches come together more cohesively? I like to do one or more of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0ink the edges (shown above)<\/li>\n<li>leave a thin space between each patch so the background\/base shows<\/li>\n<li>stitch (machine, by hand, or faux stitching with pen) around the edges of all or some pieces<\/li>\n<li>paint a with a thin wash of white or another light color over the pieces to soften the colors and help create more of a faded background look<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-661\" alt=\"031\" src=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/031-600x258.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/031-600x258.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/031-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/031.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Of course there is still another option &#8211; look for patchwork papers!! <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstamp.com\/servlet\/the-60049\/Tim-Holtz-Idea-dsh-ology-Paper\/Detail\" target=\"_blank\">The Tim Holtz paper pads<\/a> are fantastic for this because in the back there are always small strips and shapes of the various papers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"005\" src=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/005-600x371.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"371\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I took <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstamp.com\/servlet\/the-60049\/Tim-Holtz-Idea-dsh-ology-Paper\/Detail\" target=\"_blank\">this paper <\/a>to be my project inspiration this week. I used my sewing machine on a 3 3\/4 x 5 1\/2&#8243; piece of this paper to make it look like I&#8217;d patched it together. (even though it is just a single piece of paper!)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-662\" alt=\"083\" src=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/083-600x306.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/083-600x306.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/083-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/083.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then I added some painted <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstamp.com\/servlet\/the-59972\/Tim-Holtz-Idea-dsh-ology-word\/Detail\" target=\"_blank\">metal accents<\/a>, a<a href=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstamp.com\/servlet\/the-47059\/TH93024-FESTIVE-FOLIAGE-HOLIDAY\/Detail\" target=\"_blank\"> flower<\/a>, and even a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstamp.com\/servlet\/the-47060\/TH93049-woodlands-trees-%26\/Detail\" target=\"_blank\">special little tree<\/a> to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstamp.com\/servlet\/the-52754\/6-x-4-blank\/Detail\" target=\"_blank\">my canvas project<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Note: I cut the back side of the tree so that the bristles would lay flat against my surface and make it stick. I used <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstamp.com\/servlet\/the-40111\/US-Artquest-MATTE-Perfect\/Detail\" target=\"_blank\">my favorite liquid adhesive<\/a> and let it dry overnight as well.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-663\" alt=\"087\" src=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/087-600x308.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/087-600x308.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/087-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/087.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then (because what are the holidays without glitter?!), I used <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstamp.com\/servlet\/the-Ranger-Tim-Holtz-Distress-Glitter\/Categories\" target=\"_blank\">Tim Holtz distress glitter,<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstamp.com\/servlet\/the-59642\/Tim-Holtz-Collection-STARS\/Detail\" target=\"_blank\">star stencil<\/a>, and some <a href=\" http:\/\/www.simonsaysstamp.com\/servlet\/the-60389\/Wendy-Vecchi-TRANSLUCENT-EMBOSSING\/Detail\" target=\"_blank\">clear embossing paste<\/a> around the edges of my canvas piece.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-664\" alt=\"089\" src=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/089-600x302.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/089-600x302.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/089-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/089.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I hope you have enjoyed my canvas, and my paper patchwork tips as much as I have enjoyed making this project to share with you!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-665\" alt=\"095\" src=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/095-600x699.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/095-600x699.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/095-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/11\/095.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Thanks for joining me &#8211; I hope you have a great (crafty!) week.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/simonsaysstamp.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45\" alt=\"50dollar_voucher_600px\" src=\"http:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/07\/50dollar_voucher_600px.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/07\/50dollar_voucher_600px.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.simonsaysstampblog.com\/mondaychallenge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/07\/50dollar_voucher_600px-300x107.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now it&#8217;s your turn! Join us in this week&#8217;s challenge! For the full rules, read the &#8220;challenge rules&#8221; posted in the side-bar here on our blog, and be sure to enter the challenge in the post below this one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey there, May Flaum here to share some of my tips for patching up your paper for this week&#8217;s challenge! 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