Using 6x6 Paper Pads on Your Layouts

We know that many of you LOVE our 6x6 paper pads. We love them, too. I know that sometimes 6x6 pads are synonymous with "cardmaking" but we love using them on our layouts, too!

Today Tamara and Tonya are here to share some ways that you can use 6x6 paper pads on your layouts. Enjoy!

 

Love to See You Smile by Tamara Jensen

Supplies:Collectable- Remarkable: Dates patterned paper, 6x6 pad (Stripe, Stars), label sticker, decorative button chipboard, title, chipboard, brads; Collectable - Unforgettable:  Moment patterned paper, tiny word stickers; Collectable-Notable: 6x6 pad (Yellow and Red), label sticker; Find Your Wings and Fly: Alpha and Word stickers; Misc: Red thread, black ink and pen, pop dots.

Tamara says:When I first saw 6x6 pads a few years ago I thought, "Hmm, what can I use these for?".  Little did I know how amazing and versatile these pads of paper are.  I love using them for mini albums, cards, gift tags, and especially layouts.  Since the patterns are a quarter if the size as 12x12 papers, they work really well for small elements on layouts. I also like working with a smaller 6x6 size, much of the cutting is already done for you.

For this layout, I simply cut 4 pieces of paper from the 6x6 pad to 3"x4" pieces and printed 2 photos the same size.  The smaller patterns are more subtle and complimented these photos perfectly. I cut the "15" from patterned paper

I added a double row of stitching around the border to frame my page.I then adhered a title, chipboard elements, and letter/word stickers to finish my page.

We just celebrated my son's 15th birthday.  I thought the patterns of these papers, looks like a birthday celebration.  I love how Michael wanted a huge slice of watermelon instead of cake for his birthday dinner. My ten year old even carved a happy face in it for him. :)

 

Happy Photo Bombs to You by Tonya Dirk

Supplies: Kate & Co.-Oxford Lane: 6x6 Pad, Decorative Brads, Decorative Tape, Layered Stickers, Stamps;Misc.: Basic Grey Chipboard Letters, Sassafrass glitter letter stickers.

Tonya says:For the background of this layout I used 4 full sheets from the 6x6 pad, I then used an extra one in a contrasting pattern to place behind my title.

The thing that attracts me to the 6x6 pads is that the papers are the perfect size for running through your die cut machines, which is how I created the little banner strips.

For an extra little bit of detail I adhered a strip of decorative tape across the word 'bombs' and the fussy cut around the edges with my craft knife. I love the little bit of extra visual interest this gave.