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The Retro 12" x 12" Double Sided Paper by BoBunny is a fun union of colors and images that are perfect for any of your creative crafts. The package includes one sheet of paper that is from the Life In Color Collection and made in the USA.
That orange has texture, vaguely grungy but rather insipid. The orange never makes rust or aged; it just stays orange. Those medallion shapes are o.k., but everyone does those. BoBunny blew it and put the wrong paper in the front. Any collector will tell you that we don't need more orange.
It's the teal, orange, grey, white, pastel olive pattern that vibrates and sings! Take a look, those circle/squares are not static. They're wiggling around. Not literally, of course. But it's nice to get a geometric pattern that isn't frozen in orderly rows and columns.
Even better is this pattern is subtly grungy, in a clean way without dirt or rust. There are a few double lines that almost read as staples, but it's more of a greyed out suggestion. There are some other tiny textural details like microdots in a center square. This sort of detail is a large part of why this paper pattern is not static.
So, how to use the fun side of this paper? If you fussy cut you can get an irregular scallop for borders or other elements like irregular photo mats. The design goes from the late 50s to mid-70s which _is_ groovy. I also have fun toning it down with this wash of white paint for a more muted look. These circle/squares do read as flowers with the right juxtoposition of whimsy. I also can see modern mosaic or stained glass -- minimalist and retro weddings do happen, you know.
I recommend that collectors snap this one up. If any of my ideas match your passion, this is a good investment (buy two!). These busy patterns are hard for beginners to use and balance with other elements, especially in cards, but lots of experiments and some great things can be learned by taking the groovy route!
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