Welcome to 6x6 Paper Pads Week! 6x6 papers are great for punching out shapes, making collages, layering, and so much more! We hope our projects will inspire you this week to use your 6x6 paper pads! Paige Evans (Blog: Paige Evans | Instagram: @paigetaylorevans | Pinterest: @paigeevans | Twitter: @PaigeTEvans) starts the week of inspiration with two layouts:
Supplies: Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm (35990) - 6x6 Paper Pad, Dear Lizzy 5th & Frolic (35827) - 6x6 Paper Pad, Dear Lizzy Neopolitan (35658) - 6x6 Paper Pad, Dear Lizzy Polka Dot Party (366214) - 6x6 Paper Pad, Epoxy Stickers (366198) - Polka Dot Party , Ribbon Photo Corners (366200) - Polka Dot Party , Fringe Flowers (366202) - Polka Dot Party, Dimensional Embellishments (366207) - Polka Dot Party, Accent & Phrases Stickers (366195) - Polka Dot Party, Die-Cut Shapes (366205) - Polka Dot Party, Dazzling Decor Paper (366173) - Polka Dot Party, 1.5" Square (63101) - Paper Punch
How To: Punch 1/2" squares from Dear Lizzy 6x6 paper pads, cut each square in half diagonally to make tons of triangles, then adhere them in 7 rows down the center of a blue patterned paper layout background. Sew diagonally across each row of triangles and leave the thread ends pretty long. Die cut three doilies from white cardstock and place them on the top left, middle right, and bottom left corners. Layer photos, fabric brads, epoxy stickers, accordion and fabric flowers, ribbon photo corners, and more, on each die cut doily as shown. Journal on a die cut card and tuck it under one of the doilies. Make a title with chipboard and mini alphabet stickers under the middle photo. Stamp the date below the title and drop dark blue spray mist around the doilies.
Supplies: Amy Tangerine Yes Please (35954) - 6x6 Paper Pad, Amy Tangerine Ready Set Go (35790) - 6x6 Paper Pad, Amy Tangerine Cut & Paste (366086) - 6x6 Paper Pad, Taylor's Favorite Paper (366040) - Amy Tangerine Cut & Paste, Epoxy Borders (366063) - Cut & Paste, Collage White (366057) - Thickers, Collage Shamrock (366056) - Thickers, Cut Out Accents (366060) - Thickers, Bits Die Cut Shapes (366068) - Cut & Paste, Harper Tiny Alpha Stickers (366064) - Remarks, Typed Tiny Alpha/Phrase Stickers (366065) - Remarks, Wood Veneer Cards (366072) - Bits, Adhesive Chipboard Pieces (366074) - Bits
How To: Trim 1/2" from the top of a gray polka dot paper layout background leaving the tearaway strip intact and put that at the top. Punch 1" circles from Amy Tangerine 6x6 paper pads and adhere them with pop dots across the layout. Add an epoxy border sticker, mini alphabet and foam stickers across the top to make the title. Place a "remember" chipboard sticker on the top right with a "this" sticker below. Adhere a square photo on the layout, slightly off-center. Place speech bubble wood veneer, chipboard, and die cuts around the photo and embellish with stickers and journaling. Stick a chipboard bow at the bottom of the photo. Stamp the date on the bottom right corner and drop black spray mist around the layout as shown.
Want a chance to win an assortment of 6x6 Paper Pads from American Crafts and sister companies?
Leave a comment on this post by Friday January 31st 2014 and tell us what your favorite thing about 6x6 Paper Pads is - we'll announce the winner with Friday's post! Gooooood luck!
I just love the smaller scale of patterns - really great for cardmaking!
Posted by: Pat C | Monday, January 27, 2014 at 10:20 PM
6X6 paper pads are great for mini albums and cards. I adore them!!!
Posted by: Lefki Livadopoulou | Monday, January 27, 2014 at 11:05 PM
I'm a card maker so I love that the patterns are scaled down!
I do have one request, though, regarding the paper pads themselves: Please please please include two of EACH pattern! Too often my favorite patterns only have one of each and it makes me sad.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Posted by: Jessica Canham | Monday, January 27, 2014 at 11:09 PM
I love 6x6 paper pads because they are perfect when you have a small piece of paper, to make cards and do not cut our favorite paper :)
Posted by: Boubou | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 01:06 AM
DELIGHTFUL layouts Paige!!!
LOVE your triangles & circles - what a FABULOUS idea - Thank You!!!
I'm always on the lookout for more ways to use my punches :)
As for the SUPER EXCITING giveaway, I LOVE using 6x6 paper pads because they are the PERFECT size for making cards, especially my FAVOURITE sized cards ... you guessed it, 6x6 - no trimming needed for the background and they're always the perfect length for punchy border strips!!! The smaller scaled designs on the patterned papers always look great too!!!
THANK YOU for the chance to win some 6X6 CRAFTY AWESOMENESS :)
Posted by: TracyM #6773 | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 02:10 AM
My favorite thing about them is that I don't want to have to cut up my 12 x 12 papers. And easy to stack!
Posted by: Laura Speidel | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 02:39 AM
I love that they have smaller patterns. And they are easy to store.
Posted by: Stokely | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 02:51 AM
I love 6x6 paper pads brcause I dont feel guilty using them. From the monent I purchase them I use them for punching, die cutting, layering, cards. Some times I even prefer the smaller patterns :D
Posted by: Claire (*) | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 03:33 AM
They are great for greeting card making for backgrounds. I also like using them on tags for birthday gifts. They don't take up too much room either as craft stash compared to bigger pads, although I love those too. It's not always easy to get up to date releases in the UK in the north of England. We tend to be months behind the USA, so it's a little frustrating. I love all the sister companies of AC, but, although I have many paper pads by AC and CP, there are still many more I would like. It would be fantastic to get more P and SC too. Thank you so much for the chance to win a great prize.
Posted by: Debbie Siddle | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 04:21 AM
6X6 paper pads are perfect for mini albums. love them. esh ktana
Posted by: esh ktana | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 04:42 AM
I think the best thing is the small scale of the patterns. I'm a small-scale paper kind of girl, and so I love it!
Posted by: Natalie (QSOgirl) | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 05:23 AM
The size is perfect for card making and mini journals
Posted by: Diane | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 07:11 AM
6x6 pads are absolutely wonderful!!!!! They are budget friendly, easy to use and great for traveling to crops! 6x6 pads are the only patterned paper I use. :)
Posted by: Lindy | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 07:40 AM
I love them for layering pictures on. I also use them to create project life cards. 6x6 is a great size for creating page embellishments! I'd love to win more.
Posted by: Stacie d | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 08:11 AM
Perfect for cards and Project Life!
Posted by: Christine | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 01:13 PM
They are perfect for Mini Albums or cards.
Posted by: Nydia | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 01:19 PM
Love small paper pads!! Perfect for cards and smaller scrapbook pages
Posted by: Jessica Yoder-Jones | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 01:20 PM
I like to craft "green", so having less waste to my papercrafting projects by using the smaller 6x6 pads is a definite win/win in my book!!
Posted by: Lillian Child | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 01:23 PM
i love using 6x6 pads when creating unique cards!
Posted by: Jessica Dougherty | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 01:51 PM
I love the layout, very pretty.
I love making cards, so 6x6 paper pads are perfect for me, I love the smaller designs and patterns as they are so perfect for making cards and also it is easy to store. Thanks for a chance to win. :-)
Posted by: Kanan Pandya | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 02:33 PM
I love the smaller patterns and making cards or other smaller projects!
Posted by: Lena | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 02:42 PM
I love using my 6x6 paper pads for cards and embellishments on my projects (I love using my punches with the paper to make my own embellishments). :)
Posted by: Kristin O. | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 02:46 PM
I love 6x6 pads. I an do excited you are featuring them this week. I'm going to love the inspiration! Thanks!!!!!!
Posted by: Bethany Becker | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 03:25 PM
I love them for the smaller prints!
Posted by: Janet | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 04:04 PM
i just love 6x6 paper pads. they are great for making cards and you can get a variety of patterned paper from one collection for a great price! :)
Posted by: Karen Mackay | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 04:25 PM
I love 6x6 pads because they are perfect for card making and tags!
Posted by: Robin B. | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 05:13 PM
I like the smaller patterns on 6x6 pads for cardmaking and small home decor projects.
Posted by: Wendy Orme | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 05:18 PM
It's perfect because the smaller patterned for pl and scrapbooking layout! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Dulce Silva | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 06:03 PM
I am a fan of mini albums and cards. Love 6x6 pads for that.
Posted by: Laura Davis | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 06:04 PM
I love the smaller patterns and smaller price. Paige is so inspiring!
Posted by: M torralba | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 09:07 PM
I like being able to use multiple pages for one single LO instead of having to cut up my 12x12 pads. Plus they take up less space than 12x12!
Posted by: Shelby | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 09:56 PM
I love using 6x6 pads because they are perfect for card making and small projects!
Posted by: Nikki R | Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 12:12 AM
I love 6x6 pads because you get to sample the whole collection and then in my case buy my favourites in 12x12!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Jess C | Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 02:05 AM
I love getting the entire paper collection in a little 6x6 form. I am a paper hoarder, so being able to buy all of the AC papers without breakung the bank is fabulous!!
Posted by: Tiffany call | Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 05:44 AM
they are perfect for cards
and for making embellishments
but my very favorite way to use them is for
MATS for my photos on my layouts
Posted by: {vicki} | Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 07:10 AM
I love a small scale on 6x6 paper pad . The pattern is not too bold for me. It's very useful for all project - good for card, nice for layer on the project and wonderful for project life. Furthermore I can get all the pattern in collection in a cheaper price. Super !!
Posted by: Amy chs | Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 07:50 AM
I like 6x6 paper pads because of the smaller scale of design which look very nice on cards or clusters in scrapbook layouts.
I like the bright colors and designs by AC. Thank you for the chance to win these awesome pads.
Posted by: Rebecca S. | Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 07:53 AM
I agree with Paige, I love the smaller designs. And American Crafts always has such fun, on trend patterns!
Posted by: Christine Taggart | Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 08:31 AM
I love using the smaller prints for accents and also for cards.
Posted by: Mel H | Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 08:37 AM
Ilove that 6X6paper pads are a reduced scale, easy for lots of projects, and you get to see all of one collection, which makes it possible to by your favorite prints in 12X12 afterwards, so much FUN!
Posted by: helen | Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 09:31 AM
I love the smaller scale of the patterns that work perfectly for layering on my 12x12 layouts. Also great for card making :)
Posted by: Es | Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 10:53 AM
i love that they are full pattern, just smaller.
Posted by: rita timmons | Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 10:54 AM
I love 6x6 pads!! Have to agree with Paige, getting more design in less space is a huge hit with me!!
Posted by: Nicole McNamara | Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 12:00 PM
I love 6x6 paper pads because they give me a good assortment of paper without breaking the bank. You can make cards, layouts, projects for an affordable price.
Posted by: Denise Luscan | Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 12:19 PM
i love using 6x6 paper pads as i love minimalist look with lots of white space and the little patterns and cutouts make great embellishments ..xx
Posted by: Anita Bownds | Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 02:15 PM
6x6 paper pads are perfect for Project Life!!!
Posted by: Amanda Hillard (Knoxville, TN) | Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 05:04 PM
Smaller is always cuter! It's fun to get the variety of patterns in smaller sizes. A great sampling of a collection that is easy to mix and match. No guilt in cutting them apart either!
Posted by: Beth E. | Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 05:56 PM
I love the smaller sized patterns! Suits a smaller canvas but also lots of creative options! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Sarah Webb | Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 07:08 PM
I love 6x6 pads and use them to mat my photos and to make my own embellishments primarily. I also use them to make inked borders and as general layering on my pages. Thanks for a chance to win this awesome giveaway. Michelle t
Posted by: michelle t | Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 08:02 AM
I love that you can makek anything with them--cards, embellies, use them on scrapbooklayouts, handmade books.e tc. Thanks!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 08:05 AM
I love to matte photos w a 6x6 piece. Just feels like it's the perfect starting point.
Posted by: tammy g | Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 09:11 AM
I love using mine with cards, that way I don't have to waste my bigger sized papers and still get to use pretty designs...♥
Posted by: Sophia Allison | Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 09:45 AM
What a great topic for this week!! I love 6x6 paper pads because I can have all of the pretty patterned papers and not feel bad about using a piece of it on a page because you cannot see the pretty backside ;)
Posted by: Kathleen | Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 12:09 PM
6x6 pads are great for smaller albums and also layering or framing pictures on 12x12 pages too! Paige always inspires me to use more colour and mix patterns on my layouts!!
Posted by: Amanda | Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 01:06 PM
I love the little pads of paper for my cardmaking and I feel like I can try a lot of different lines for less money.
Posted by: Amy Cooley | Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 01:28 PM
I love 6x6 paper pads because they provide scrapbookers with so many options, but take up much less space than 12x12 papers. I also love that they are easy to trim down to 4x6 or 3x4 sizes when I am working on my Project Life albums, and that they can be layered to provide the perfect background for my photos! Thanks for this great giveaway opportunity!
Posted by: Christine Parker | Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 03:21 PM
6x6 pads --- what's not to like? I'm a card maker and the designs are perfectly scaled, easy to mix and match and convenient to store. Love 'em.
Posted by: Joanne Schwartz | Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 03:37 PM
My favorite thing about the 6 x 6 pads is the smaller prints for cards and home decor. Thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Julie A. Shearer | Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 04:19 PM
They work great for cards or a pop of color/pattern on 12x12 layouts. They are gorgeous!
Posted by: Angela | Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 06:32 PM
They are the perfect size shape and easy to store. I can hide how much if it I hoard. :)
Posted by: Mandy s | Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 07:21 PM
What's not to love? You get to flip through all the patterns within a line, everything mini and easy to keep your pattern paper bits organized and filed in pad-like folder.
Posted by: Angela Urbano | Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 07:27 PM
I use them on 12x12 layouts, love using them with my punches & dies..they're also great on cards too!! :)
Posted by: Dannielle Brown | Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 07:49 PM
I love 6x6 pads, they are perfect for cards!
Posted by: Linda | Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 08:37 PM
i Love the smaller prints that are perfect to cut up for Project life and 8.5x11 layouts. Love the variety of designs. Nothing ever goes to waste!
Posted by: Michelle Stokes | Friday, January 31, 2014 at 03:47 AM
I love having all the papers of the same collection, so paper pads are fantastic for this...
Posted by: isabel | Friday, January 31, 2014 at 04:54 AM