Kendra’s Card Challenge 9 - use six patterned papers to make 15 cards (Jan 2023)

Written By Angela Brennan

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This post which includes a video shows how I make 15 cards(!) for Kendra’s Card Challenge 9 which runs for a quarter from 1st January to 31st March 2023. [You can officially enter up to 3 times (once per month in the quater)].

Check here for first #KCC9 Video Hop where I show how I complete three different cards for Card Sketch #8.

This is a really cool challenge which requires you to pick six 6” by 6” patterned paper and make 15 cards following the 15 card sketches that Kendra provides. The sketches include measurements to cut your patterned paper, which is amazing. For someone who does not use much patterned paper in my cards, but loves accumulating patterned paper (don’t ask me why as it’s one of life’s mysteries) this is a great way to start using my patterned paper. All measurements are for A2 cards which measure 4.25” by 5.5”.

The trick is to choose six pieces of 6” by 6” patterned paper carefully so they will coordinate in colour, pattern, and orientation - thus it’s best to choose all six patterned papers from the same paper pad. A fellow crafter, Cathy Jonker, has helpfully compiled the below chart to help you with choosing your patterned papers.

Credit for chart to Cathy Jonker

The patterned paper pad that I chose for these 15 cards is from Catherine Pooler Gardener’s Notebook Patterned Paper Pack - the colours of the patterned papers complemented each other which made compiling the cards easier. Once the patterned paper is chosen, then the matts need to be cut in accordance to the measurements given in the card sketches. There’s two ways to do this: Either (1) go through plain coloured card stock, Papermania A5 Premium Textured Cardstock Assorted, for colours that would match the patterned papers for matts, strips etc.; or (2) use the ink pad to paper method. I use Catherine Pooler inks that are recommended on the cover of the Catherine Pooler Gardener’s Notebook Patterned Paper Pack. The colours used are Eucalyptus, Tranquil, Cove Blue, Apricot, Ginger, Terracotta, and Wintergreen. These ink pads are so juicy and easy to colour the matts to match the patterned paper.

See below for embellishments, accents, and sentiments used for each of the 15 cards.

Check out the video below.

Details of FREE sketches and cutting guides

Cutting guide for the six 6” by 6” patterned paper, A and B

Cutting guide for the six 6” by 6” patterned paper, C and D

Cutting guide for the six 6” by 6” patterned paper, E and F

Cut the six patterned paper using the cutting guide above, insert the cut patterned paper into a separate plastic pouch for each of the 15 card sketches, so as to not mix them up. Then follow the card sketches (see below) and cut out matts and strips as well as embellishments using complementary card colours.

GALLERY OF CARDS CREATED

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Card Sketch #1

Products Used:

Catherine Pooler Inks - Tranquil, Terracotta

Alexandra Renke Olive Branch 2 Die

Spellbinders Mini Sincere Sentiments Hot Foil Plate

Catherine Pooler Sequin Mix - Tuscany

Card Sketch #7

Note: Flipped card sketch 90 degrees to the left

Products Used:

Catherine Pooler Inks - Terracotta, Apricot, Cove Blue, Wintergreen

Alexandra Renke Pine Branch Long Die

Lawn Fawn Magic Messages Stamp

Altenew Clear Embossing Ink

Altenew Pure White Embossing Powder

Catherine Pooler Sequin Mix - Tuscany

Card Sketch #12

Note: Flipped card sketch 90 degrees to the right

Products Used:

Catherine Pooler Inks - Ginger, Tranquil, Eucalyptus

Alexandra Renke Olive Branch 3 Die

Spellbinders Mini Sincere Sentiments Hot Foil Plate

Reverse Confetti Diagonal Stitches Cover Panel Die

Catherine Pooler Sequin Mix - Tuscany

Card Sketch #14

Note: Flipped card sketch 90 degrees to the right

Products Used:

Catherine Pooler Inks - Terracotta, Cove Blue, Tranquil

Reverse Confetti Diagonal Stitches Cover Panel Die

Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words Birthday Stamp

Altenew Clear Embossing Ink

Altenew Pure White Embossing Powder

Altenew Antique Gold Embossing Powder

Catherine Pooler Sequin Mix - Tuscany

Card Sketch #15

Products Used:

Catherine Pooler Inks - Terracotta, Cove Blue, Apricot

Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words Birthday Stamp

Altenew Clear Embossing Ink

Altenew Pure White Embossing Powder

Simon Says Stamp Detail Floral Heart Die

Spellbinders Gold Smooth Discs Color Essentials Sequins


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Thank you for stopping by and do leave a comment if you have a query or if you just want to say hi. Have a lovely day.

Angela Brennan
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