Hey everyone! Roree here. It's Tuesday, so that means tutorial time!
Grids are really popular right now, so I thought I would walk you through putting one together. Since Halloween is just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to play with the new Witch Hazel collection.
If you tend to have a lot of scraps lying around like I do, creating a grid background will help you get them off your scrap table and put them to good use.
To start, cut out a base for the grid background from white cardstock or a coordinating paper and some of patterned paper squares to fill it in. (Since I was creating a pumpkin card, I chose different orange patterned papers. I cut my paper in 1/2" squares, but any size will work.)
Draw a line down the center of the base to keep everything straight.
Adhere your patterned paper (alternating the patterns) along that line, and then use that first row as a guide for the rest.
Here is what it will look like once you are finished.
Flip the panel over and trim off the excess paper.
Machine sew down each row and column and around the outside edge(s), if desired.
Adhere your grid panel to your card and embellish to finish.
This type of background adds a fun, handcrafted feel to any type of card.
I hope you enjoyed today's tutorial. If you get a chance to make your own project with a grid background, make sure to share it with us in the OA Flickr Gallery. We would love to see your creations!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Cute idea, love the card :)
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | September 18, 2012 at 10:58 PM
Oh this is awesome! LOVE!
Posted by: Patricia | September 18, 2012 at 04:36 PM
Oh Roree this is great! Thanks for the tutorial.
Posted by: Karey | September 18, 2012 at 11:43 AM
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Posted by: {vicki} | September 18, 2012 at 11:27 AM
Love this! Going to try it today!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | September 18, 2012 at 11:22 AM
This is such a great project!! I like seeing how you put this together and the end result is fantastic!!!
Posted by: Jacquie I | September 18, 2012 at 10:50 AM
Love this Roree!
Posted by: Sara Andrews | September 18, 2012 at 08:08 AM
Great idea, I could see this in a future layout for me. Thanks.
Posted by: Karrie Adams Johansson | September 18, 2012 at 08:00 AM
Wonderfully creative Card! Love your concept and paper choices. Will be copying this soon!
Posted by: Karen Lazar | September 18, 2012 at 07:33 AM
That is absolutely amazing! Very inspiring!!
Posted by: Jennimoc | September 18, 2012 at 07:27 AM
This is a great tutorial. I'm going to have to try this. I have tons of scraps!
Posted by: kelsterjean | September 18, 2012 at 05:45 AM