This layout is from a class I taught at We Create a few years ago using a 6x6" cardstock paper pad from Memory Box that had several shades of the same color family. I have always enjoyed creating ombré-style designs and those small paper pads were so perfect for that! It made it so easy to compile the colors needed since they were all in one small pad. But...that was the only easy thing about this layout! This style of triangle takes a little longer to cut out! Most of the ti

One of the things I absolutely love about using smaller papers like 6x6" or 6x8" on full size layouts is that it forces you to think outside of the box and really stretch your creativity. You often have to find ways to build a larger design with smaller pieces and I've learned that that can open the door for so much fun! Supplies used - Cardstock: American Crafts; Patterned paper, stickers, die cuts: Echo Park; Circle punch: Fiskars; Embroidery floss: DMC To create this patte

This layout is from an online class I taught called Pattern Play. The whole concept of the class was creating patterns made up of smaller pieces. The intent was to use 6x6" or 6x8" paper pads, but scraps can be a great alternative! This "X" pattern was one of my favorites! Supplies used - Cardstock: American Crafts; Patterned paper: My Mind's Eye; Acrylic title and hearts: Color Cast Designs; Heart punch: Fiskars; Embroidery floss: DMC; Computer font: Century Gothic What I lo

The super cute Berry Sweet collection from Doodlebug instantly had my attention! In that classic Doodlebug fashion it has cute icons and details with bright, fun colors. To create this layout I used the 6 x 8" paper pad to create a large background made up of strips that follow a rainbow color scheme from red to blue. I used a variety of detail to create the strips. The 6 x 8" paper pad has a sheet with different decorative strips that had icons like hearts, strawberries, and