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Tuesday, 1 September 2026

GDT AAA BIRTHDAY- Use Pattern Paper






Good morning, following a recent win at AAA Birthday Challenge I was invited to Guest Design for their September Challenge- Use Pattern Paper

Like many card makers I have a huge stash of patterned papers- no matter how much I use it seems to keep growing! Apart from the 'fence' patterned paper all of this was made using left over scraps that have been lurking, unloved, for years. The little House Mouse is part of a Stampendous  stamp set, again had it for several years, only one stamp from it used before, so time it got used again! The swirly bow die, Memory Box,  is an old favourite, there was a time when it appeared on nearly every card I made, still love it. I cut this and the frame around the image several times and stacked them together for strength and  dimension- the bow was very tricky!!!

Please do check out the AAA Challenge Blog for some fabulous inspiration from the DT.

Thanks for visiting

Chris

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Challenge entries

HMFMC #473 (ATG option)

allsorts #857

polkadoodle. #8

addictedtostamps #524

PFM #853

critter crazy #114

MAWTT # 193

9 comments:

  1. Glad to hear I'am not the only one who have a lot of papers;)
    Lovely little mouse and great papers Chris!

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  2. Great card, Chris. I’m also guilty of having lots of patterned paper, enough to last several lifetimes. 🤣
    Liz xx

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  3. Lovely use of those papers Chris, it always amazes me how much paper we seem to have and thats everyone, I do try but it gets the better of me. xx

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  4. Lovely card and great use of your papers. I like how the swirl brings it all together.

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  5. A great selection of papers and layout with a cute image and gorgeous embellishments

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  6. Well done on the GD spot Chris and great card to showcase the theme.

    B x

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  7. I am always extra pleased with myself for using up neglected stash Chris and I love how you have used yours. The layers and patterns all add so much interest and your little HM blends in beautifully!

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  8. Thank you for being our Guest Designer this month at the AAA Birthday Cards with your cute little mouse and your array of patterned paper

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  9. What a great card design! I love all the fun papers and the cute mouse in the center. Thanks for sharing at HMFMC. xx

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