Two brand new products from American Crafts are the 6x6 Neapolitan Paper Pad and the 6x6 Amy Tangerine Sketchbook Paper Pad. Each containing dozens of papers from those lines, simply scaled down to smaller versions so you can use them in bits and pieces! This week our talented designers will show you some of the fun and creative ways you can use this new product - starting with a layout and card by Corrie Jones:
LOVELY GIRL by Corrie Jones
Supplies: Kraft (47146) - Cardstock, 6x6 Paper Pad (35658) - Neapolitan, Wood Buttons & Epoxy Accents (78073) - Embellishments, Designer Ribbon (58805) - Premium Ribbon, Printed Variety Tags (78069) - Bits, Accent & Phrase Stickers (42232) - Remarks Books, Rub-On Transfers (43395) - Minimarks, Parakeet (42234) - Remarks, Jar (59157) - Clear Stamps, Roller Date Stamp (59160) - Neapolitan, Phrase Garland (93625) - Garland, Muse White Woodgrain (53344) - Thickers, Value 24 Pack (58817) - Premium Ribbon
Click HERE to buy Dear Lizzy Neapolitan mini paper pad to re-create this page!
HELLO THERE by Corrie Jones
Supplies: Kraft (47146) - Cardstock, 6x6 Paper Pad (35696) - Sketchbook, Palette (42240) - Remarks, Paint (42242) - Remarks, Flat-Top Fabric Brads (85578) - Elements, Medium Jewel Brads (85287) - Elements, Value 24 Pack (58817) - Premium Ribbon, Scene Taffy (53342) - Thickers
Go HERE to buy the Amy Tangerine Sketchbook mini paper pad product to make this one-of-a-kind card!
This week we're picking THREE winners - each will receive one of both the Neapolitan and Sketchbook mini paper pads:
Leave a comment on this post by Friday May 18th telling us what you're favorite thing to create with mini papers is and we'll randomly select the winners and post them Friday morning. Good luck!
Gorgeous projects. I use 6x6 pads for card-making - the scale is great for smaller projects & you can get a much bigger range of papers for your money with these pads!
Posted by: Becs Attwood | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 12:49 PM
I use my 6x6 on layouts for layering and making embellishments. Scraps are used for cards. 6X6 is a perfect size to use. Thank you for a chance to win your amazing new paper pads :)
Posted by: Louise | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 12:55 PM
I like to make cards and pages/mini albums with my Mini Pads!! I LOVE buying them because of the smaller prints!! THANKS for the chance to win and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett =) | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 12:57 PM
I like using them for mini albums.
Posted by: Kelly | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 01:04 PM
I love to cut or punch out little squares and circles to create some interesting backgrounds for layouts and cards!! Just like Corrie did, super cute!! :)
Posted by: Maria | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 01:05 PM
Mini albums for me! Love the 6x6 pads!
Posted by: Melissa H. | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 01:25 PM
I love using mini paper pads to make mini albums and cards.
Posted by: Laurie | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 01:31 PM
Besides using the 6x6 pads for my cards, I've been also using them a lot with my layouts. I like to use them for my journaling spots, or when I'm adding elements like banners, die-cut titles etc. It's become my practice to get the 12x12 as well as the 6x6 pad.
Posted by: Jeannie L | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 01:45 PM
I love 6x6 pads!!! I have a collection of them that seems to keep growing, lol...
Posted by: April W | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 01:45 PM
I mostly make cards and 6x6 pads are perfect for that because the patterns are scaled smaller! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Michelle L. | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 02:01 PM
my favorite thing to do with the 6x6 pads is to punch shapes with them! perfect size designs for those smaller shapes :)
Posted by: ShellyJ | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 02:02 PM
I love using mini papers to make cards and tags! I love that card and layout...so cute!
Posted by: Goat Girl | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 02:07 PM
These pads are great! I tend to use the small pads for cards quite a bit.
Posted by: Tona | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 02:25 PM
I love making mini albums with the 6x6 paper pads. They are the perfect size because there is less cutting.
Posted by: Sharmon Savoie | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 02:27 PM
I love to make layouts even with the 6x6 paper pads. They are awesome to use!
Posted by: Vanessa Gutierrez | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 02:39 PM
i would use them on small projects and cards
Posted by: jill | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 02:45 PM
I cannot pick one favorite thing, because I use them for mini albums, LO's, cards, embellishments, tags. There is just SO much you can create with this tiny little package!
Posted by: Renee Zwirek | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 02:55 PM
Mini albums and cards! Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Sandra M. | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 03:01 PM
cards, of course! :)
Posted by: jackie radu | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 03:03 PM
I love to use punches with them or cut out shaped for layouts. They save me having heaps of unusable scraps. Love them.
Posted by: Nicole | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 03:09 PM
I love using minis for paper piecing and cutting on my Silhouette. That way I don't have gto cut down a 12x12.
Posted by: Jodi Releford | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 03:20 PM
I love using 6x6 pads to create cards! I would love to win these, but so would everyone else! :) Good luck ladies!
Posted by: Court's Crafts | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 03:22 PM
i'm in love with both these lines...who couldn't use an extra pad of paper
Posted by: Shara | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 03:27 PM
Mini papers are perfect for minibooks, I often make mine 6x6 size to use the whole sheet of paper and they perfectly showcase a 4x6 photo!
Posted by: Gayle P | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 03:28 PM
I love the 6x6pads for cards and mini projects like dressing up a travel journal or most recently, table center pieces for a surprise bday party. These are two of my fav pp right now, thanks 4 the chance!
Posted by: Charlene O | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 03:31 PM
Great news :) I love to use 6x6 papers for mini-albums!
Posted by: Agnieszka | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 03:34 PM
I use my 6 x 6 pad on almost every LO and most of the cards. They are perfect!
Posted by: beatrice lawson | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 03:36 PM
I love to combine large papers with the small mini paper pads. You can put them great for little highlights on your page as all the details are way smaller than on the large pages. Moreover i figured out for myself that the mini papers fit perfectly for frames especially those square frames -love to put them in frames and using them to decorate my room. I put the one with hearts from the Sketchbook pad in a white frame and it looks so nice :-)
Posted by: Tine | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 03:37 PM
Perfect for cards and when I'm creating lots of little elements for a layout.
Posted by: melita | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 04:01 PM
I still have to say cards are my favorite! These paper packs are too cute!!
Posted by: Tammy Valley | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 04:05 PM
I like to make cards with them and little accents for my pages like banners and flowers
Posted by: Angela A | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 04:11 PM
I use them mostly for scrapbooking, I like breaking a 12x12 page down into quadrants using the 6x6 papers. Thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Jenny McGee | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 04:28 PM
Ooh I love any mini pads! :) I love using them for making cards.
Posted by: photochic | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 04:31 PM
I love the 6x6 pads for just about everything! My favorite thing about them is the smaller scale print. I wish I could get the small scale of a 6x6 on the size of a 12x12...
Posted by: Cindy deRosier | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 04:33 PM
I cut down my 6x6 papers for use in my Project Life album... they make darling journaling and accent cards!
Posted by: Sheryl Coe | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 04:36 PM
ooh, i love 6x6 mini pads! I make tons of cards and would love to get my hands on these.
Posted by: sandra m. | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 04:37 PM
Still sticking to layouts with the 6x6 pads!!!! Tfs!!
cheryl131091 at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Cheryl Leong | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 04:45 PM
I'm fairly new to the 6x6 paper pads but I have been eyeballing these two lines since they came out! I love to make cards and use it for layering on layouts!!!! :D Thank you for the chance to win!
Posted by: shannon | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 04:47 PM
I Love to make mini scrapbooks, they come together so fast, and they are easy for company to look thru. Love em!
Posted by: Debbie D | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 04:49 PM
I love using 6x6 paper pads to create coordinated mini albums. I'm addicted to them! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Monica | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 05:08 PM
I love using mini papers for chipboard albums. the scale of the patterns are really perfect :)
Posted by: Stacy V. | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 05:32 PM
They are perfect for cards! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Valerie Bishop | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 05:40 PM
I use the smaller pads to make my own embellishments!
Posted by: J. Jones | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 05:44 PM
The smaller pads are great for making Minis!! I live to give them as gifts!
Posted by: Keesha | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 05:45 PM
Fabulous giveaway!! I dig the pads for matting my smaller photos!
Posted by: Miss Cooper | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 05:46 PM
These little beauties are fabulous for using with my die cutting machine!
Posted by: Sherry Murphy | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 05:48 PM
My favorite thing to create is greeting cards!
Posted by: Emily h | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 05:48 PM
I love using the 6x6 papers for punching out shapes. No need to waste a 12x12 anymore!
Posted by: Lisa N. | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 05:49 PM
I love the colourful pages! thanks for the chance to win
Posted by: Kristy B | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 05:49 PM
I am a card maker & I LOVE the 6x6 pads...the smaller prints and patterns are just perfect!!
Posted by: Michelle A. | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 06:16 PM
The "Hello There" card is gorgeous! Love it! I usually use mini paper for mini ablums or for decorative elements on my scrapbook page.
Posted by: katkat | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 06:26 PM
my favorite things to make with paper pads are minibooks. 6x6 is my preferred size and makes it super easy to just add photos and embellishments. love love!!
Posted by: nic | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 06:33 PM
I love the 6x6 pads for cards, home decor projects and especially for die cutting!
Posted by: Alison M | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 06:48 PM
I just started using 6x6 papers in my 12x12 page scrapbooking. Recently I have been using smaller photos for my LOs and leaving lots of empty space on my LOs. The smaller papers work great for layering in smaller spaces. I'd love a chance to win these 6x6 pads:)
Posted by: Es | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 06:52 PM
I love mini papers!! I like to use them for mats and embellishments!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Posted by: Shelley Scarbro | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 06:56 PM
Yay! The 6x6 pads are perfect for cardmaking, and I also rely on them when I want to diecut or punch a small accent. Love the page and card ideas posted here. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Cynthia B. | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 07:00 PM
I love to use mini paper pads for cards. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Bethany Becker | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 07:04 PM
Such another great giveaway! My mainly use my mini pads for card making.. they are the perfect size
Posted by: Trena P | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 07:14 PM
Cards for sure, such pretty colors.
I've also makes woven baskets out of them.
Posted by: elly | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 07:16 PM
I love to use them for cards and to layer on layouts alone or as punch/die cut embellishments. Love the smaller scale of the designs.
Posted by: Laura | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 07:18 PM
Love the 6x6 pads for making cards. Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Ana Paula Paes | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 07:39 PM
Everything....mini albums, cards, layouts!
Posted by: Melanie C | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 07:48 PM
My favorite thing to create is cards.
Posted by: Staci Jones | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 07:52 PM
I love mini paper pads!!!
Posted by: Brooke | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 07:58 PM
OHHHH! Fingers crossed I get picked--I LOVE LOVE LOVE 6x6 pads! I use them for my cards (the patterns sizes are perfect!)! LOVE:) THANKS for the chance to win:) sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Sav O'G | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 08:29 PM
Since I only create 8x10 layouts, I love mini pads because so often I layer multiple smaller papers or mat my photos & journaling so easily with them! Mini pads are economical too, as opposed to cutting up a 12x12 paper.
Posted by: Paula | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 08:49 PM
I love using 6x6 pads for cards but really enjoy making gift tags with them. A good way to use various patterns to make something beautiful!
Posted by: Jessica reyes | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 09:15 PM
I'm a card maker so 6x6 is perfect for me. It's rare that I buy 12 x 12
Posted by: Ashley N Newell | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 09:22 PM
Mini pads have become my Number 1 go-to product when I am making a card!
Posted by: Linda E | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 09:22 PM
Too cute!
Love using mini paper pads for my 12 x 12 layouts and mini cards!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Amber R. | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 09:45 PM
I love to glue 2 pages together and bind it all in a 6x6 mini book.
Posted by: Connie Tacazon | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 10:16 PM
I love the 6x6 pads to create embellies...whether using a punch, die cut, fussy cutting around an image or even covering a precut piece of chipboard. They are also great for card making. Thanks for the chance to win them!
Posted by: JeannieD | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 10:20 PM
Absolutely cards! I love the scaled down images and how great the patterns look mixed together. I never mind using up an entire paper pad but I tend to hoard my paper! Would love to win! (tracieclaiborne@hotmail.com)
Posted by: TracieClaiborne | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 10:29 PM
6x6 pads are perfect for cards. I can't get enough of those lovely scaled-down designs.
Posted by: Bel | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 10:31 PM
I love using the smaller papers for cards! =)
Posted by: Mary M. | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 10:33 PM
I use the 6x6 pads for cards and matting photos on layouts...perfect size and such great variety.
Posted by: June W | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 10:34 PM
I love to create cards with mini papers. It's cool and nice as it's great patterns of the larger paper in smaller scale.
Posted by: Ong York Tee | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 11:18 PM
Love using 6 by 6 for cards and Project Life. Easy on storage too!
Posted by: Julinda | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 11:18 PM
6x6 pads are perfect for cards and mini albums!
Posted by: kazoulis | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 11:51 PM
I'm thinking of make a mini album and some lovely cards. I love these mini pads! Thank you for the giveaway.
Posted by: Lefki | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 12:11 AM
My favorite thing to do with the 6x6 paper pads is make cards. The sheets are the PERFECT size to make sure I don't waste a bit of my designer papers! And American Crafts has such great patterns! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Cindy | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 12:25 AM
I use them on cards and as embellishments on other projects :D
Posted by: Anita | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 12:36 AM
I love both lines! Their downsized patterns are perfect for cards or for a less bold element on a page :)
Posted by: Nienke | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 01:18 AM
These mini papers are great for cards, mini albums and extra embellies on page layouts. Love them all!
Posted by: Tanya W | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 01:41 AM
I love using my 6x6 pads for project life! Thanks for the chance! :)
Posted by: Muang | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 02:06 AM
I love cutting the mini papers up and making my own embellies. Thanks for the chance to win!!!
Posted by: Janet | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 03:40 AM
I use the small pads to make gift tags and cards. I really like the ideas posted here in the comments too!
Posted by: Karin | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 04:03 AM
I use them mostly in my project life - love all the variety and themes!
Posted by: Laura Moegenburg | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 04:17 AM
The 6x6 pads are great for making a mini-book. Papers are already cut and the scaled-down patterns are perfect for this!
Posted by: sonya | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 04:25 AM
So glad to see 6x6's in these lines! I love 6x6 pads for making paper flowers.
Posted by: Valerie S. | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 05:19 AM
Like Corrie I love to use them for scrapbook pages, they're perfect for layering! :)
Posted by: KimberlyMarie | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 05:58 AM
Right now I am loving making mini banners and hexagon shapes out of my 6x6 pads! I'd love to dig into these gorgeous ones as well. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Sharon Jaeger | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 06:00 AM
I love them for using punches (hearts, butterflies, etc) or for banners and flags!
Posted by: Dena | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 06:43 AM
Mini paper pads are such an easy way to make a quick, cute mini album for someone! That's what I love to do with mine - they're pre-cut and all ready to go!
Posted by: LauraP | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 07:21 AM
Fun lo and card! I love using them on my regular 12x12 pages.
Posted by: Ange | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 07:26 AM
The mini pads are great for card making or for an easy 6x6 mini album. Thanks for the chance to win these fab papers!
Posted by: Kerry A | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 07:31 AM
I'm a cardmaker so I love the 6x6 pads!
Posted by: Michelle Price | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 08:02 AM
I like to use them for photos, like they were intended, but also for cards and other atlered craft projects.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 08:20 AM
I love making cards and tags with 6x6 paper pads!
Posted by: Amelia Ng | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 08:24 AM
I love making mini banners for cards & scrapbook pages!
Posted by: Gayle215 | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 08:38 AM