That is a word right? Hey – I never said I was an English major….In fact, I’m feeling pretty special in all I’ve learned homeschooling my son in 1st grade phonics. I have a problem with English. How’s that for an intro? Completely off the subject and random. Sigh. Perfect!
If you’ve been in any scrapbooking aisle in the last couple years you’ve noticed that 6x6 paper pads are taking the industry by storm. It seems every manufacturer is releasing their papers in a 6x6 size as well as the full 12x12 size. There are definite benefits to the 6x6 size, especially the obvious, for cardmakers. The smaller size is perfect for the smaller canvas. In addition to just being smaller in size, the scale is usually smaller as well. Most commonly it’s 25% of the the original scale (however I have found some exceptions as I’ll show). But the benefits go farther than just cards. These paper pads are a great option for the scrapper on a budget. It allows the consumer to have the entire (or majority) of a paper line at a more affordable cost. Most 6x6 pads are $6 each, less than the comparable 12x12 collections at $15 and up. One more benefit is the smaller scale. I know I already said that, but I related it to cards. Now, I want to relate it to scrapbook layouts in terms of die cuts.
To demonstrate this, I pulled from my stash some papers that I had in both the 6x6 size and the 12x12 size. Then I punched circles with my 1 1/4” punch in both the full scale and the 6x6 scale. I have photographed those punchouts as well as the sheets of paper together. The full size is on the left, the 6x6 is on the right in all the pictures.
Simple Stories 25 Days of Christmas
My Minds Eye Stella & Rose (both sides of paper)
Echo Park Happy Days (this one appears to not have as dramatic reduction in scale)
My Minds Eye Lost & Found TWO (both sides of paper)
Studio Calico Memoir
I hope these visuals allow you to see the benefits of using the 6x6 papers in your papercrafts. Take a chance and try something new. I did, and haven’t regretted it yet (as you can see below 
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11 comments:
Great post Amanda! I'm just starting to use more 6x6 for diecutting. They are great from the layering aspect.
Oh my goodness- I love all the minis you have!! :) I love mini pads period!! Someday...
I love them too! Only they are a bit addicting...
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I have found this to be true too! I often pull out my 6x6 for flowers and such.
Hmmm . . . debacle is definitely a word, but since it's usually associated with failure, I was expecting to read about how much you hated 6x6 paper . . . ;) Love you, Amanda!
HA! Thanks Bethany - as I said - I'm NOT an English major....LOL....
I agree! Totally hooked on 6x6 pads!
I have a couple 6x6 pads but was wondering what to do with them because some have a whole scenery. I will eventually figure something out.
Great info, Amanda. I had a bunch of 6x6 pads, but cut down to just four of them. One I am using for a mini album about our drive across the country back in 2008. The others I am making mini albums for my kids. I don't use too many 6x6 pads, only because I don't really use them very often.
Interesting read...funny, I actually just bought my very FIRST 6x6 pad the other day from KaiserCraft...have yet to use it, but I'm impressed I actually bought it in the first place!!
Interesting! I haven't been as much of a fan because if I want a 12x12 strip or something.. I don't get one with the mini pads! I did buy quite a few mini pads for my Mexico trip though!
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