Kendra’s Card Challenge 8 - use six patterned papers to make 17 cards (Nov 2022)

Written By Angela Brennan

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This post which includes a video shows how I make 17 cards(!) for Kendra’s Card Challenge 8 which runs for a quarter from 1st Octoer to 31st December 2022. [You can officially enter up to 3 times (once per month)].

This is a really cool challenge which requires you to pick six 6” by 6” patterned paper and make 17 cards following the 17 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 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.

The paper pad that I chose for these 17 cards is from My Favorite Things Party Time 6” x 6” Paper Pad - the colours of the patterned papers complemented each other which made putting the cards easier. Once I choose the patterned paper, I go through my plain coloured card stock, Papermania A5 Premium Textured Cardstock Assorted, for colours that would match the patterned papers for matts, strips etc.

See below for embellishments, accents, and sentiments used for each of the 17 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

As I cut the six patterned paper using the cutting guide above, I put the cut patterned paper into a separate plastic pouch for each of the 17 card sketches, so as to not mix them up. Then I followed 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:

Distress Ink Forest Moss (inking of the matts, and stamping of sentiment, ‘happy birthday’)

Altenew Open Bloom 3D Die Set

Memory Box Fresh Aqua Collection Paper Pad

Colorado Craft Company Citrus Berry Cupcake Stamp (sentiment)

Versafine Clair Warm Breeze (sentiment, ‘sweet friend’ stamped with this ink)

Altenew Rustic Linen Stamp (stamped with Versafine Clair Warm Breeze)

Card Sketch #5

Products Used:

Simon Says Stamp Game Day Dies

Altenew Window Slats 3D Embossing Folder (red background)

Altenew Sentiment Strips 3 Stamp Set (sentiment)

Card Sketch #6

Note: Flipped card sketch 90 degrees to the right

Products Used:

Altenew Windows Slats 3D Embossing Folder (background)

Hero Arts Hero Hues Mist Premium Cardstock (background card)

Altenew Sentiment Strips 3 Stamp Set (sentiment)

Card Sketch #8

Products Used:

Altenew Playful Circles 3D Embossing Folder (background)

Distress Ink Pumice Stone (inking of matts)

Hero Arts Hero Hues Mist Premium Cardstock (background card)

Card Sketch #9

Products Used:

Altenew Craft-A-Flower Poppy Layering Die Set

Memory Box Berry Red Collection Paper Pad

Gina K. Designs Tranquil Teal Cardstock (background)

Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words Birthday Stamp (sub-sentiment)

Altenew Velvet Crisp Dye Ink (stamping of sub-sentiment)

Altenew Peaceful Reverie Stamp Set (stamped on background with embossing ink and clear embossing powder)

Altenew Cardstock for die cut flower - Red Sunset Gradient Cardstock (Crimson, Velvet), Summer Afternoon Gradient Cardstock (Warm Sunshine)

Card Sketch #11

Note: Flipped card sketch 90 degrees to the left

Products Used:

Altenew Fantasy Floral Die Set

Memory Box Fresh Aqua Collection Paper Pad

Spellbinders Mini Sincere Hot Foil Plate & Die (sentiment)

Spellbinders Silver Foil (sentiment)

Card Sketch #14

Note: Flipped card sketch 90 degrees to the right

Products Used:

Altenew Climber Flowers Die Set

Memory Box Berry Red Collection Paper Pad (flower)

Spellbinders Mini Sincere Hot Foil Plate & Die (sentiment)

Spellbinders Gold Foil (sentiment)

Card Sketch #15

Note: Flipped card sketch 90 degrees to the right

Products Used:

Altenew Happy Flowers Stamp Set (sentiment)

Spellbinders Essential Ovals Die Set

Altenew Pegboard Canvas Die (for the crosstitch panel)

Card Sketch #17

Note: Flipped card sketch 90 degrees to the right

Products Used:

Altenew Be Kind Stamp and Die Set

Versafine Clair Warm Breeze

Altenew Organic Stones 3D Embossing Folder

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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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