Hey everyone! It's Gail here today to give you 3 reasons why I looooove the Simple Stories 6x6 Paper Pads!
I am a 12x12 scrapper but I use these smaller paper all the time. I've just started planning my baby boy's first birthday party and I knew the Summer Fresh range would be my inspiration for the colour scheme - rustic red & blue. I found an idea on Pinterest and got to work.
I'm using papers from the 6x6 paper pad for my invitations. Now back to the title of this post, here are my three reasons why I love them!
1. A lot of border dies are card-sized and the smaller papers are perfect for die-cutting these smaller images. Here I used a chevron border die for an accent strip across the top of the invite.
2. The smaller prints are perfect for cutting out smaller sized shapes as you still get the full pattern effect! I created simple little envelopes to hold further party details out of the chevron paper. It wouldn't have been as effective if I'd used the larger print!
3. The 4x6 journaling cards shrink down to the perfect size for labels on envelopes! Cute! I just love dressing up envelopes! I even used the cardstock stickers to spell out the recipients' names. As I plan to hand out most of the invitations by hand, this will work well.
I have a few more crafty ideas up my sleeve for the party, stay tuned, I hope to share them on the blog also!
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Before I go, don't forget that Scrapbook Trends is sponsoring a giveaway here on the Simple Stories blog. Comment today, and everyday from June 5th-9th for your chance to win a free copy of Scrapbook Trends' June issue featuring our fun Fabulous collection! Winners will be announced on the blog next Tuesday.
Products used:
Summer Fresh 6x6 Paper Pad #2401
Summer Fresh Expression Cardstock Stickers #2403
I like the smaller pads too, especially for card making.
I would love to win the scrapbooktrends magazine.
Eveline.
Posted by: Eveline van Heijst | June 07, 2012 at 03:11 AM
love the small pad too because the smaller print patterned just perfect for making card.
Posted by: heaney | June 07, 2012 at 04:02 AM
What a great chance to win a wonderful magazine. I also love 6x6" paper pads as I love the small prints for ATC's, tags and cards!
Posted by: Tante Käthe | June 07, 2012 at 04:52 AM
What a great invitation...would love to have a copy of the magazine. Thanks.
Posted by: Mary-Anne V. | June 07, 2012 at 05:42 AM
Beautiful cards. I LOVE Summer Fresh.
Posted by: Marcia Dehn-Nix | June 07, 2012 at 06:00 AM
Thanks for the chance to win a great magazine.
Posted by: Debra P. | June 07, 2012 at 06:26 AM
These are great, and I LOVE that little envelope! I'm just discovering the 6x6 pads and I LOVE them!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | June 07, 2012 at 07:00 AM
I ALWAYS get the matching 6x6 pads!! Love the little envelope idea :)
Posted by: Rhiannon | June 07, 2012 at 07:22 AM
I've just recently gotten hooked on the 6x6 pads and I don't know why I didn't buy them sooner. :) Very sweet invite and I love the envie for holding the party details.
Posted by: Lisa Swift | June 07, 2012 at 07:24 AM
Such great tips. Thanks for sharing. Love your cards and ideas, esp. love the little envelope and banner you made.
Posted by: Nina | June 07, 2012 at 07:24 AM
I started scrapbooking with 6x6 pads, but then turned to bigger size. I should use them more=)
Posted by: kazoulis | June 07, 2012 at 07:28 AM
Great card--love the line.
Posted by: angela | June 07, 2012 at 07:30 AM
Such CUTE cards!! I love 6x6 pads because of the pattern size too. Sometimes the 12x12's are just too big!
Posted by: Jodie R | June 07, 2012 at 08:19 AM
Great ideas. I had never thought of using a 6x6 pad since I only do layouts but thanks for all the great information. Now I need to get some 6x6 paper and try them out. Also thanks for the change to win such a great magazine.
Posted by: silvia mendoza | June 07, 2012 at 08:24 AM
Oh thè small envelope is just too cute !
Posted by: Angel | June 07, 2012 at 08:33 AM
Love your ideas!
Posted by: stacie | June 07, 2012 at 09:03 AM
Thanks for the ideas. I usually never purchase the 6x6 pads because I am also a 12x12 scrapper. However, you have made me rethink using them in the future! Thanks!
Posted by: Maria Woodworth | June 07, 2012 at 09:11 AM
great projects since this Summer Fresh collection is very unisex...love it combined with the kraft!
Posted by: Kate Blue | June 07, 2012 at 09:15 AM
I purchased the smaller pad yesterday. Thanks for a chance to win the magazine.
Posted by: Linda | June 07, 2012 at 09:22 AM
Thanks for the contest!
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | June 07, 2012 at 09:41 AM
I just bought this Summer Fresh collection yeaterday! I cannot WAIT to use it! :) I love those little envelopes. The stitching on the invitations is adorable! I'd love to win this magazine!
Posted by: photochic | June 07, 2012 at 09:58 AM
Fabulous...love that collection!
Posted by: Lynn Darda | June 07, 2012 at 10:13 AM
Love your invitation and the summer fresh collection!
Posted by: Betty Heck | June 07, 2012 at 10:22 AM
Beautiful invitation! Love this collection TFS
Posted by: Carol W. | June 07, 2012 at 11:43 AM
Great ideas! and cute paper :)
Posted by: Linda Vigil | June 07, 2012 at 12:54 PM