
Today I’m sharing a simple technique to add a bit more interest to any card design: turn a background panel into quads!

This four-panel look works with any type of background stamp, repeating pattern stencil, patterned paper—pretty much any design for a background! Just create it, cut it into fours, and pop it up on your notecard. I’m sharing a great hack for perfect alignment, too! Watch this tutorial:
Here’s a look at the second card I shared:

If you’ve never tried breaking up a panel, give it a whirl.
Today I also have a fun gift with purchase from Altenew to share with you:

If you’ve never tried the Micro Blending Brushes, they are so nice for small areas. Get one free with any order at Altenew over $69 and use the code CZXALT4FUN2 at check out to get the brush.
And speaking of good things, Altenew has gathered up some of my favorite products in a new collection! This collection is comprised of some of my most-used Altenew products over the past year.

Again, hope today’s video inspires you to tile it up on your next card design!
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Roberta S. says
Beautiful card today Cathy. Love the greens you used. The quad background is so clever.
Kathleen Nasevich says
Love the panel idea! Thanks for sharing your Altenew faves!
Sarah Olivia says
Beautiful card!