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Mixing Patterns
 With all of the different options for patterned paper these days, you're sure to accumulate quite a stash. And, as many of us often forget, the idea is to USE the papers we buy, not just collect them. Pull out your patterned papers and combine them to create unique pages that work together wonderfully.
Combining different patterned papers can be a little tricky, especially since the "rules" of combining patterns keep changing. Now it's not so taboo to combine polka dots with stripes and plaids with swirls, as long as it's done well. As you look through your patterned papers to find an eye-pleasing combination, these tips may be helpful in matching colors and patterns: - Look for a subtle pattern to combine with a bolder pattern. The subtle pattern will serve as a solid color, anchoring the bolder pattern.
- Instead of using a solid colored cardstock, choose a monochromatic patterned paper to give your page added depth, such as a plaid or thin-striped pattern. Combine colors of patterned paper in the same way that you would combine cardstock colors.
- Look for coordinating paper product lines with a variety of colors and patterns. These can easily be mixed and matched. When patterned papers are in the same basic colors, they blend well together.
- Separate patterns with a thin line of solid cardstock, fibers, or ribbon. This serves as a visual divider which gives each pattern its own space, while still allowing you to combine a variety of patterns.
- Using a subtle pattern as your main paper, use a brighter and bolder pattern to peek through corners of the page or as a border or photo mat. This brings added emphasis to the bolder pattern.
- Create a "jazzed" upmonochromatic layout with patterned papers in similar shades of the same color.
While it may seem awkward at first, mixing patterns gets easier as you practice it, and becomes more natural. It definitely offers a little bit of a punch to your layouts!
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