Kendra’s Card Challenge 10 - use six patterned papers to make 15 cards (June 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 10 which runs for a quarter from 1st April to 30th June 2023. [You can officially enter up to 3 times (once per month in the quater)].

Check here for first #KCC10 Video Hop where I show how I complete two different cards for Card Sketch #6. And here for KCC10 May 2023 submission.

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.

The paper pad that I chose for these 15 cards is from Catherine Pooler Spring Pick-N-Mix 6”x6” Patterned Paper - 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 ink to apply colour to edges of a white card cut to the size of the matt. I use Catherine Pooler inks that match the patterned paper.

See below for inks, embellishments, accents, and sentiments used for each of the 15 cards. Key products used of Catherine Pooler Designs are as follows:

Catherine Pooler Spring Pick-N-Mix 6”x6” Patterned Paper

Catherine Pooler Inks - Urban Oasis (Pink Champagne), Paradise Found (Green Tea, Daydream, Juniper Mist), Zen Garden (Rose Petals, Polished, Shea Butter, Seafoam, Skylight) (Note: The inks to be used are recommended on the front of the patterned paper pack, which makes in so easy to ensure that the colours match. The inks recommended with the Spring Pick-N-Mix 6”x6” Patterned Paper are in brackets against the ink sets)

Catherine Pooler Sequin Mix - Dublin, Kyoto, Park Avenue, Menlo Park, Sofia

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

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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 - Juniper Mist, Pink Champagne

Altenew Beautiful Quotes Stamp

Card Sketch #2

Products Used:

Catherine Pooler Inks - Juniper Mist, Green Tea

Altenew Sentiment Strips Stamp

Card Sketch #4

Note: Flipped card sketch 90 degrees to the right

Products Used:

Catherine Pooler Inks - Juniper Mist, Green Tea, Rose Petals, Polished, Skylight, Pink Champagne

Catherine Pooler Canyon Mini Cover Plate (cannot find this die online now)

Spellbinders Sealed Wildflowers

Altenew Sentiment Strips 2 Stamp

Card Sketch #5

Note: Flipped card sketch 90 degrees to the right

Products Used:

Catherine Pooler Inks - Juniper Mist, Green Tea, Polished, Skylight, Pink Champagne

Tim Holtz Scales Layering Stencil

Waffle Flowers Nesting Dotted Circles

Kaisercraft Pretty Floral Branches

Altenew Sentiment Strips 2 Stamp

Card Sketch #6

Note: Flipped card sketch 90 degrees to the right

Products Used:

Catherine Pooler Inks - Juniper Mist, Green Tea, Rose Petals, Skylight, Pink Champagne

Tim Holtz Scales Layering Stencil

Altenew Sentiment Strips 2 Stamp

Waffle Flowers Nesting Dotted Circles

Card Sketch #10

Products Used:

Catherine Pooler Inks - Skylight

My Favorite Things Stitched Blooms Dienamics

Altenew Sentiment Strips Stamp

Card Sketch #11

Access to the printable to create the above A2 sized Card Gift Box is available to All-Access ($10 tier) & VIP ($25 Patrons) of Kendra. Details found here, www.patreon.com/kendrascardchallenges

The belly band (which is optional) is my addition and the details are as follows: (1) Start with card strip of 12” by 1” and score at 2 7/16”, 3 3/4”, 8 5/16, and 9 5/8” ; and (2) Fold around box and embellish as you see fit.

These boxes can hold up to a dozen cards if flat. However if there are layers and embellishments, it will hold around 6-8 cards.

The boxes above are embellished with Altenew Just Leaves Die Set, Altenew Charming Foliage Die Set, and Altenew CAF Antique Rose Layering Die Set.

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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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