Hi everyone! And welcome to Patterned Paper Week! I've been looking forward to this week for a long time now! Paige Evans (that's me!) starts of this sure-to-be-colorful-and-fun week with a pair of layouts:
SWEET CUTE FUN by Paige Evans
Create a triangle template from cardstock and use it to make triangles from lots of patterned papers and a few photos. Adhere the triangles across a blue cardstock background. Drop white spray mist over the layout and add arrow stamping, puffy pennant stickers, flower buttons, and more over the triangles to embellish. Create a title on the left side from die cuts and stickers then stamp the date on a pennant.
Supplies: Marine (71071) - Cardstock, 6x6 Paper Pad (35990) - Lucky Charm, 6x6 Paper Pad (36026) - Mayberry, Berry Punch (42000) - Remarks, Pie (85667) - Bits Die Cuts, Cherry Cola (42397) - Remarks Puffy Stickers, Cupcake (85669) - Wood Buttons, Studio Calico Classic Calico (331133) - Roller Date Stamp
YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE by Paige Evans
Die cut a title from a white cardstock background then back each section with a different piece of patterned paper and one photo. Trace a large plate around the sentiment then pierce holes every 1/4" for stitching - use yellow floss to stitch the circle. Watercolor blocks of color from the circle to the edges of the layout. Stitch rays around the edge of the sun every three holes of the circle. Make two clusters of flower die cuts and an embellishment on the top left and bottom right corner. Write journaling extending from the flowers.
Supplies: White (71081) - Cardstock, 5th & Frolic Die Cut Cardstock Shapes (85600) - Bits, 5th & Frolic Wood BUttons & Epoxy Accents (85598) - Elements, 6x6 Paper Pad (331141) - Atlantic, 6x6 Paper Pad (35658) - Neapolitan
Want a chance to win our newest and most current patterned paper collections including Amy Tangerine's Cut & Paste, Dear Lizzy's Polka Dot Party, Peppermint Express, and Mayberry!?
Leave a comment on this post letting us know what your favorite patterned paper collection from American Crafts is to date and we'll randomly select a winner and announce them in Friday's post! Good luck one and all!
I haven't had the pleasure of using any AC paper collections as of yet, but Polka Dot Party and Cut & Paste both look very exciting.
Posted by: Mona | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 05:25 AM
I'm in love with Amy Tan's cut & PAste and have already preordered it!
Posted by: Bi Medeiros | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 05:27 AM
I love amy Tangerine papers!
Thanks for the chance!
Charo
Posted by: Charo | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 05:34 AM
that's a hard one! I love 5th & Frolic...but Polka Dot Party and Cut & Paste are right behind...I think once I get the in hand the will hit the #1 spots! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Amanda J | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 05:35 AM
Ever since I first saw Mayberry back in the spring, it's been my favorite. The prints remind me of the fabric I first learned to sew with. My grandmother and I would sit down at her old machine and make aprons all the time!
Mayberry brings back some wonderful memories for me!
Posted by: Lu L. | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 05:39 AM
Lucky Charm is my fave! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Cristina | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 05:44 AM
I'm in love with Amy Tangerine's cut & paste!
thanks for the chance to win it
Posted by: jò | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 05:45 AM
Trying to choose a favorite paper collection is like trying to choose a favorite child - I love them all! I love all the Dear Lizzy collections!
Posted by: Nathalia O. | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 05:59 AM
I always love Lizzy's collections and Polka Dot Party is another favorite
Posted by: hanna | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 06:09 AM
I am so in love with the Dear Lizzy new collection!! every single piece of paper is gorgeous! thanks for the chance to win ;)
Posted by: Olatz | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 06:10 AM
I love what Paige can do with the products! I would say the first Amy Tan line really got me excited to scrapbook!
Posted by: Chelsea | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 06:13 AM
so far lucky charm has been my favorite but would love to see if getting my hands on one of these might change my mind
Posted by: tiffany westbrook | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 06:21 AM
I love all the Dear Lizzy collections from the past year!:)
Posted by: Jamie Greene | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 06:21 AM
Lucky Charm...ok, all of the Dear Lizzy lines!!
Posted by: Candace Punches | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 06:28 AM
I love everything that Amy Tan makes, and Cut & Paste is my fave of hers yet!
Posted by: Kate aka stinkydudette | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 06:32 AM
They're all great! I have december on the brain so right now Peppermint express stands out as a favourite.
Posted by: carla | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 06:33 AM
I always love Dear Lizzy collections! Her 5th and Frolic is probably my favourite collection to date but Polka Dot Party looks like it may be even better! Can't wait to get my hands on it!
Posted by: Brenna | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 06:35 AM
Dear Lizzy's Lucky Charm is my very beat favorite. Love the paper patterns.
Posted by: marianne-g | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 06:35 AM
Ooh that is really difficult, I have so many favourite American Crafts lines... Hm, but one of my all time favourites is Dear Lizzy's 5th & Frolic (well and Amy's Cut & Paste - see, I can't decide on only one)!
Thanks for the chance to win! :)
Posted by: Kathleen | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 06:47 AM
It is hard to pick a favorite collection, but I can try to narrow it down to three. Amy Tangerine, Yes, Pleas; Dear Lizzy, Lucky Charm; and Shoreline. I bought almost the entire collection of all 3 and I seldom do that. Thank you so much for the chance to win!
Posted by: Bethany Becker | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 06:48 AM
When I think of Great designs with patterned papers, I think of Paige! :). My favorite collection I think is Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm. I love the navy and the mint colors in it!
Posted by: Audrey Yeager | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 06:51 AM
Gorgeous layouts! Especially loving the triangle one! This is hard! I think maybe Ready Set Go is my favorite collection so far, but there are so many great choices!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 07:08 AM
Oh, Dear Lizzy's Polka Dot Party is so cute!! love it!
Posted by: Veronika Galenko | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 07:08 AM
Hard to pick a fave of all time because they are all so great.
Christmas is always one of my faves though
Posted by: {vicki} | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 07:21 AM
it is Dear Lizzy's Neapolitan and 5th and Frolic.. in fact im using these for my birthday party this week!!! will show you what ill be creating :))
Posted by: genevive | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 07:25 AM
Cut & Paste is really awesome and love Peppermint Express are really cute! I can't really pick a favorite AC collection because they are all fabulous--really! Thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 07:27 AM
I am really excited about Amy's Cut and Paste...my all time favorite up to now has been Pebbles Seen and Noted collection.
Posted by: Sandi Pressley | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 07:34 AM
I really love the polka dot party collection by dear lizzy and American crafts! The combinations of florals, polka dots and stripes work so beautifully together! :). I just love it!!
Posted by: Megan | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 07:35 AM
my all time favorite would have to be 5th and frolic! love all things Dear Lizzy! <3
Posted by: Alinor | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 07:40 AM
Hands down it is the Mayberry papers!!!
Posted by: Taunya Butler | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 07:44 AM
Dear Lizzy Neapolitan!! Used it at scrapfest in the AC workshop & haven't put it down since!!
Posted by: Natalie Toler | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 07:48 AM
Fabulous layouts! Paige is always a wonderful source of inspiration. My favorite AC collection is Dear Lizzy Fifth and Frolic. I had read somewhere how it easily coordinated with so many collections in one bloggers stash so I immediately ordered it. And guess what? That blogger was right. It is one of the most versatile collections!
Posted by: Linda E | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 07:49 AM
It's hard to pick one but I love the mayberry collection and also the polka dot party collection.
I love all the projects specially the second one.
Posted by: Andrea Garland | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 07:54 AM
The Amy Tangerine paper is super-cute!
Posted by: Amy C. | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 07:54 AM
Mayberry is way too cute.
Posted by: lorrie | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 07:57 AM
I used the heck out of Chap--I still have a few (hoarded) pieces, but I'm loving Polka Dot Party and I'll probably be using the heck out of that one too!!!
Posted by: Cynthia | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 08:04 AM
So hard to choose an all time favorite... But I will say I a really excited to see Amy's cut and paste in the stores!!
Posted by: ShellyJ | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 08:06 AM
Pick a favorite.....I love anything by Amy Tangerine and I love the Polka Dot party...it is hard to pick just one.
Posted by: Liliana P | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 08:19 AM
I absolutely love the new collection by Amy Tan....actually I love all of her products :) can't wait to get my hands on the cut and paste collection! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Julianne Singh | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 08:33 AM
AHHHHH hmm How can I decide that SUPER DUPER HARD OH MY GOSH WHY ARE YOU ASKING ME this question but its a tie between Dear Lizzy & Amy T. they know how to rock PP like nobodies biz! Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Ellie A. | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 08:40 AM
I love the Polka Dot Party! I work in a little bit of polka dot into all of my projects. They make everything a little happier!! This collection combines great design and great fun!
Posted by: Lynn | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 08:41 AM
They are all nice but Mayberry would be my favourite.
Posted by: Dawn Skene | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 09:04 AM
All of the papers are amazing! My faves are cut&paste and polka dot party. Thanks for this opportunity!
Posted by: Veera | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 09:47 AM
My favorite collection would have to be Dear Lizzy's Neapolitan collection. I've bought most of it twice and it never leaves me uninspired. I have a feeling that her new collection Polka Dot Party will be the same way!
Posted by: Kayla F. | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 09:55 AM
Amy Tangerine's Cut & Paste and Dear Lizzy's Polka Dot Party are my favorite!
Posted by: JayTeeZe | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 10:20 AM
I love Amy Tangerine's Sketchbook collection. I just loved her use of watercolor in such vibrant colors.
Posted by: Marcia Scantlin | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 10:22 AM
All your collections
are wonderful, but I'm
liking Amy Tangerine
Ready Set Go right now.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 10:32 AM
I always like Dear Lizzy's collections, especially neapolitan & 5th & Frolic. Polka dot party looks like another great one too.
Posted by: Tona | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Totally love Mayberry. The bright colors Are wonderful and the blue patterned papers in this collection are some of my favorite individual sheets of all time. Just bought the collection for the third time!
Posted by: Kelly O | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 11:12 AM
If I absolutely have to, my favorite collection of all time (not just AC, but any collection) is the original Amy Tangerine release. But I've loved lots and lots since then, too. :)
Posted by: Angela H. | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 11:20 AM
Of the ones above, my favorite is Mayberry. But of all time I think it's Heat Wave :)
Posted by: Patchi | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 11:27 AM
WOW this is like a dream come true giveaway!!! I have to say 5th & Frolic has to be my favorite line so far... everytime I run out of a part of that line I have to go buy another one of it! hehehe! Thanks so much!
Posted by: Lisa L. ( Lisa's Creative Niche) | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 11:32 AM
Amy Tangerine's Sketchbook Collection is fab so I'm super excited for the new Cut & Paste! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Renee Z | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 11:40 AM
May Berry is my favorite so far because I LOVE the fruit images!!
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 11:55 AM
I really like May Berry. The pinwheels, stripes, spots, berries, it's all just my style.
Posted by: Natasha Poteraj | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 11:56 AM
seriously AWESOME!
Posted by: Diana Waite | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 11:59 AM
My favourite collection (possible of all time) is Lucky Charm, but I also love using Mayberry, so bright and happy! Thanks fort he chance to win!
Posted by: Jess C | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 11:59 AM
Amy Tan's Yes, Please collection is my all-time favourite! Swoon!
Posted by: Cindy England | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 12:01 PM
I just love Mayberry!
Posted by: justasiam | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 12:11 PM
I love them all but I am tied between Gardenia and Mayberry!
Posted by: Janet Cobb | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 01:01 PM
The Letterpress collection from a few years ago is definitely my favorite, but of the new releases, Peppermint Express is definitely up there on adorableness! TFS!!!
Posted by: Maeghan M. | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 01:30 PM
My favourite is the one's with Dear Lizzy - they are just adorable and goes with every theme! :)
Posted by: Lovisa | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 01:34 PM
Neapolitan hands down. I love love love the colors and patterns. These new papers look fabulous! Hugs~ Christine
Posted by: christine garcia | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 01:42 PM
I haven't seen it in real life yet, but I know that Polka Dot Party is sure to be a fave!
Posted by: Jen S. | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 02:11 PM
My favorite is a toss up between 5th and Frolic and Neapolitan! I love Dear Lizzy! :)
Posted by: April Joy | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 02:17 PM
Lucky Charm for me- thanks *so* much for the chance to win, the idea of all that patterned paper makes me *very* giddy. Love love love!
Posted by: chel micheline | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 02:53 PM
I think poka dot party. Love it!
Posted by: Vanessa | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 03:28 PM
Love them all but favorite s cut &paste!.Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Michelle | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 03:28 PM
How can you seriously pick a favorite?? :) I love Dear Lizzy's new Lucky Charm line <3 Can't wait to see the other new lines!!
Posted by: Renee Timmerman | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 03:35 PM
Amy and Lizzy are the best!!! I can't choose one!
Posted by: Dulce Silva | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 03:35 PM
Dear Lizzy's Lucky Charm is one of my favorites ever.
Posted by: Nita K. | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 03:36 PM
Amy's yes please. Omg awesome giveaway! Thanks
Posted by: Mandy S. | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 03:41 PM
Fabulous layouts Paige. You do know how to rock patterned paper and my favorite would be "cut & paste!" Can't wait to get my hands on some!
Posted by: nicole | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 03:52 PM
I've loved every Amy Tangerine collection that you've put out. Ready, Set, Go has been my fave - I bought the whole set. But of course I haven't tried the latest - Yes, Please - yet. :)
Posted by: Cynthia Baldwin | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 05:36 PM
I loved Amplified, and still have a few pieces hoarded. A close second would be Dear Lizzy Spring.
Posted by: Heather V | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 05:52 PM
So many fabulous collections! I esp love those by Amy Tan and Dear Lizzy. I think I would have to say Dear Lizzy 5th and Frolic is my favorite!
Posted by: Jess | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 05:58 PM
I think my all time fave is 5th & Frolic :)
Posted by: marianne b | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 06:12 PM
Love love love Dear Lizzy and Amy Tan PP collections
Posted by: priya mohan | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 06:45 PM
I love these new collections but I made a lot of fun, fall layouts with Pumpkin Patch.
Posted by: Robin B. | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 06:49 PM
I like CHAP.
Posted by: Sue D | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 06:53 PM
So hard to decide...there is truly something to love about each collection, especially as a paper addict like me :) But I have to say that Polka Dot Party is my current fav! Thank you for such a generous giveaway!
Posted by: Rachael F | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 07:19 PM
Cut & Paste and Polka Dot Party!
Posted by: Ana Paula Paes | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 07:49 PM
I love patterned paper also! Tough to pick a favorite but I will say 5th and Frolic! Thanks for the chance to win! Love these super creative layouts today!
Posted by: KellyG | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 08:14 PM
My all time favorite to date has to be Dear Lizzy Neopolitan, love that patterned paper collection. Thanks for a chance to win another one of AC's amazing collections:-)
Posted by: Kailash | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 08:19 PM
My all time fav is definately 5th & Frolic! I just keep buying it over and over!!
Posted by: Jessica G | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 08:20 PM
Tough question to answer - I love so many of the AC collections. But if I have to pick a favorite at the moment it would be Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm - great colors, fun icons & lots of great everyday type patterns.
Posted by: Becs Attwood | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 08:48 PM
Amy Tangerine Cut & Paste or Yes, Please! I love Dear Lizzy too...so many great lines AC!!
Posted by: stacie d | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 08:51 PM
Amy's Sketch has been my favorite for a long time but Cut & Paste is sure to replace it once I get it in my hot little hands!
Posted by: Kimberly James | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 09:05 PM
Lucky Charm is my favourite, I love the use of navy in this collection.
Posted by: Anthea McConachy | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 09:21 PM
Haven't seen it in Sunny SA yet but I would love to get my hands onto "Cut and Paste".
Posted by: Hazel Hamman | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 09:47 PM
Kringle and Company - since I'm thinking about the holidays
Posted by: Jennifer Essad | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 10:01 PM
I like AC collections, as I have to pick just one collection I pick amy tangerine, love the hearts, the colors and patterns.
Posted by: Giselle | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 10:38 PM
I love Dear Lizzy's Neapolitan and Lucky Charm most! Paige did an amazing job with the patterned papers. I'm in awe!
Posted by: Jessica Canham | Monday, August 19, 2013 at 11:53 PM
Loved Chap and wish I could find bits of it hidden somewhere! Also Mayberry was a big fave:-)
Posted by: Beatrice Lawson | Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 12:14 AM
OMG Paige, amazing work!!
That is one seriously tough question! I think it would have to be my girl. Closely followed by the amy tangerine collections.
Posted by: Nicole McNamara | Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 01:36 AM
Cut and Paste - most definitely!!!! (IF I could only pick one....)
Posted by: Theresa G. | Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 03:59 AM
I've been loving both the Amy tangerine and dear lizzy papers, but my favorite has been the 5th and frolic collection. Thanks for this amazing opportunity!
Posted by: Samantha Saephan | Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 04:28 AM
Luv Dear Lizzy and Amy Tangerine. Amy's new cut and past is adorable
Catherine
Posted by: Catherine A | Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 04:41 AM
I'm not sure I could choose... I really love any Amy Tangerine or Dear Lizzy collection, esp. Cut & Paste and Lucky Charm.
Posted by: Natalie (QSOgirl) | Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 04:41 AM
Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm! Her colors of navy, reds, tans, and yellows blend so perfectly and I love the horses and balloons!
Posted by: Laura Speidel | Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 04:56 AM