Tips to using more than 1 patterned paper well

1: You don't have to have paper made by the same company but you want to ensure that the papers have colors or shapes in common.
2: If you have double sided paper you should use both sides, this creates a nicely coordinated page.
3: Don't overdo it. Use a plain cardstock for the background, and accent with patterned papers. You can do a background image in all different papers, or create a layered flower.
4: Pick a few colors from your papers for your embellishments and always stick with solid colors not patterns.