Patchwork borders

 Patchwork borders

stamps used:  Unity stamp co. Balloons stamp/stencil set

stamps used: Unity stamp co. saying and medallion
This is a fun cut up card technique, or as it has been named (not sure who) Patchwork borders.  With the above cards I used a new layering stencil set from Unity stamp co.

measurements and basic instructions:

base card - 4 1/4" x 11", score at 5 1/2"

color layer (black here) - 4" x 5 1/4"

patchwork strip layers - (2) 1" x 2 3/4" and (2) 1" x 4"

Adhere the patchwork strip layers on color (black) layer.  

On the vertical card, the longer patchwork strip layers goes on the sides.  The shorter patchwork strip layers go on the top, and bottom.

With the horizonal card, the patchwork strip layers are reversed.  The longer patchwork strip layers are on the top, and bottom.  The shorter patchwork strip layers go on the sides.  

The finished layer is adhered to melon colored A2 card.

Here is another card with the same Patchwork borders using DSP from Stampin' Up .

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Merry Christmas

stamp - Just For Fun

pattern papers - SU

 Ornaments - Sizzix die cut

I call this a patchwork card.  first I die cut the ornament die out of white cardstock...next I just scotched taped strips of pattern papers behind the cut outs...flipped it over to the good side added silver thread and saying.....layered it onto red card and white greeting size card.  A little bigger than I normally do but sometimes you just have to go out of your comfort zone. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

have a wonderful holiday with your family and friends!