With Deepest Sympathy

While I love mixing patterns, there are a few guidelines worth paying attention to . . .

The main idea I used here involved putting a blank layer between the two patterned pieces.  This gives the eye a peaceful place to rest before moving on.  You can make a variety of patterns play together nicely by using this simple trick!

Cardstock:   Marcos Jute, Generic Peach

Stamps:        Stacy Stamps Antique Lace, Above the Mark Paisley

                           Background, Raindrops on Roses Watercolor Splashes,

                           Alias Smith & Rowe “With Deepest Sympathy”

Inks:               Distress Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo

Emb Powder:   Zing Chestnut

Dies:              DieNamics On the Edge, Stampin’ Up punch Notebook

                           Edge, Memory Box Cascadia Butterfly Trio

Emb Folder: Taylored Expressions Weathered         

Doo Dads:    Prisma Colored Pencil White, Fiskars scissors Stamp