Cardmaking & Papercraft

Get stunning results when you use papers the right way

Q What’s the best way to use papers with big bold patterns on them?

point of a card is the centrepiece, but this can easily be overshadowed if you use a big and bold patterned paper that grabs all the attention. However, bold papers can make great backgrounds, you just need to remember to keep the centrepiece uncomplicated. The card shown here has a simple sentiment in the middle. The matching colours tie everything together and the ribbon

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