I matted the photos using the same patterned papers I used for my half circles. This helps keep the color scheme on the layout fluid. In the bottom left I created a cluster. I used the Tim Holtz phrase sticker as a base. I then included a beautiful dimensional butterfly from Recollections. I've mentioned this before, but these butterflies are the exact patterns from the Pebbles Garden Party, which I find very odd. I also used a puffy sticker from Pink Paislee.


I also sprinkled some enamel dots around the page. I used two different brands. The light blue circles and triangles are from Freckled Fawn and the light pink are from Echo Park's Metropolitan Girl collection. I think that adding these shiny textures in with all of the flat paper textures adds a nice highlight and accent to the layout.



I really loved the way this layout came out! I'm very happy with the stitching and all of the textures on this layout. I hope you enjoyed this episode of 6x6 Fix! Thanks for stopping by!

Like I mentioned before, you will want three 6x6 pieces of paper. They could all be from the same collection, different collections (like I did here), or even all the same pattern, but in different orientations. Either way this is a really easy technique to use on all types of layouts! Below is my process video where I'll explain why I did certain things and such. I hope you enjoy!


Now that you know the process behind the layout, I can dive into more up close photos and details! The three papers I used to create my clover are from Pebbles' Garden Party (left), Crate Paper's Notes & Things (top), and My Mind's Eye Here is Happy paper pad (right). To give each paper more dimension I recommend either inking them or do what I did and make a marker border. In the process video you can see how I used my t-square ruler to make the lines all of the pieces.


I did simple matting on my photo here with some white cardstock and then DCWV jeweled cardstock behind that. I also made a small cluster to the left of the photo. Starting with a base using a Project Life card that I received in a RAK. I also included a doily (which is actually Halloween themed), a heart sticker and a phrase sticker. This part and the photo are on foam to give it more emphasis.


The title is one of my favorite things about this layout (although I do love the entire thing)! The title starts in the top right with this Amy Tangerine thicker that says "hooray". The script font adds whimsy while the black color adds a lot of contrast. I also added some sequins to give an additional pop of color.


The rest of the title is to the bottom right of the photo. This helps create a diagonal path for the eye to follow. Having the sequins on both sections of the title as well as the phrase stickers also helps keep the cohesiveness. This half of the title is made again with some American Crafts Thickers that are so lovely! The coral color matched my top patterned paper very well.


I hope you all enjoyed this really fun layout! I don't scrapbook birthday layouts that often (or do I?). Let me know what some of your birthday traditions are! We don't usually do pie, but there is always a treat! Again, I hope you enjoyed this video for my 6x6 Fix series and if you want to see more ideas go check out my playlist over on YouTube! Thanks for stopping by!

I started this layout by grabbing four 6x6 patterned papers. I used pieces from Crate Paper's Notes and Things, KI Memories' Berry Celebration, Pebbles' Valentine's Day Collection, and Prima's Pastel collection. Mixing and matching papers is so much fun for me. Once I had them picked out, I cut them into 5 inch frames. Feel free to make your frames any size you would like! To see how I made my frames check out my process video down below.



This layout has a base of gray paper from Oriental Trading. It is super thin, but I love this shade of gray. I laid my frames into a diagonal pattern, but you can do so many different arrangements! Maybe I'll do an overlapping one next! For the red frame, I decided it was a little too plain. To add some pizzazz, I used my Amy Tangerine piercing kit to add some hand stitching. It is by far from perfect, but I like it.


Then, I worked on the bottom left cluster. I started with an Elle's Studio tag die cut, a We R Memory Keepers floral die cut from their Flower Girl Collection and a chipboard piece from Dear Lizzy. These are the main components of this cluster. I also added a Cosmo Cricket clear sticker, two Jillibean Soup word stickers, and a couple Echo Park enamel dots from their Metropolitan Girl collection.


I balanced the bottom left cluster by creating a cluster to the right of the photo. This cluster revolves around another We R Memory Keepers die cut. I put this one on some foam to give it dimension. I used another Cosmo Cricket clear sticker to tie in the other one. Lastly for this cluster, I added more matching enamel dots.


You'll never guess what one of these layers behind my photo is! The polka dot pattern to the left of the photo is actually a piece of packaging from the Target dollar spot. I loved the polka dots a lot and they matched my color scheme well. So, I used that, a yellow scrap, and a Freckled Fawn doily to make a beautiful photo layer set.


To complete this layout I needed a title! This one perfectly describes the photo and aligns with the journaling I added later. I started with a "favorite" sticker from Jillibean Soup. Then, I pulled out a set of pink chipboard/canvas American Crafts thickers to spell "toy". Finally, I used Heidi Swapp glitter letter stickers to spell "her". This layout came together fairly quickly for it being something so different than anything I've ever done. I hope you enjoyed another 6x6 Fi episode! Thanks for stopping by!

Hello everyone! Welcome back to my blog! I'm sharing a video tutorial today on another example of how to bash those 6x6 paper pads we have. This technique requires a lot of cutting, but it's definitely worth it. This is also probably my favorite layout (or one of my favorite layouts) this year thus far! I hope you enjoy the tutorial and the tips down below!



This layout features a paper from Echo Park's Reflection Collection designed by Lori Whitlock. I wanted to stay with natural tones to keep with the theme of the photo. This photo was taken when my boyfriend and I went to a nature center on a lake. It was a great time and this is the first photo from that day that I've scrapbooked! I'm glad to finally have one in the album. I hope you enjoy the tutorial below and if you have any questions let me know!



I used my new Amy Tangerine stitching set to pierce the holes for all of the letters. Then, I used some black embroidery floss to stitch them to life. This giant title was really fun to complete. I have a secret love for typography and it's fun to play with so many fonts. I used a set of Webster's Pages Painted Passport block letter stickers for the small words, Freckled Fawn's puffy white alphabet stickers for the second set of words and lastly, I used a set of American Craft thickers to finish it off. Whenever you're mixing fonts you'll want to be aware of color, size, and type of font.


These rub ons are so adorable! They add just a touch of shine which this layout desperately needed. They are Project Life brand and they may not be available anymore because they were a gift to me. I scattered several different rub ons all over my layout and even one directly on top of my photo! The photo above is also a great close up shot of the triangles that I cut. I just mixed and matched the patterns so that they flowed nicely. All of the squares measure 1 3/4" x 1 3/4".


I should have called this the quilting technique, but it isn't a true quilt pattern either. This technique however is very flexible for any page size, not just 12 x 12. Plus, you could put the squares diagonally or vertically for a couple of more unique layouts. Overall, this is one of the easiest 6 x 6 bashing ideas yet!


I created a small cluster in the bottom left to help balance out the photo and title. I used a stamp from the Scraptastic Club on some of the same patterned paper. I put that on fun foam and layered two Pretty Little Studio labels behind it. To complete this cluster, I used some Bo Bunny jewels from the Modern Miss collection. I really liked the softness that this metallic green added.



My photo is mounted on the same patterned papers that I used on my layout and I managed to sneak a piece of fun foam in there too for more dimension. I wanted a journaling spot on this layout so I used a Pretty Little Studio label and put it next to my photo. I paired that with a flair that reads today, again to bring some of the black over to this side. I wanted even more contrast, so I grabbed my Tim Holtz phrase stickers and picked a few out.


Again, this is one of my most favorite layouts that I have ever created! Plus, it is about one of my favorite moments! I hope you enjoyed this fun tutorial and if you try it let me know how it turns out! Thanks for watching and I'll catch you guys next time!

First of all, this layout brings about so much summer bliss when I look at it! I loved this day at the beach with one of my friends. Although summer isn't here currently, you can apply this fun technique to any type of layout! I love versatile techniques because they are always dependable to get through layouts when crafty mojo has disappeared. See the video below for the whole process from start to end!



This technique can be used with a multitude of shapes, which I plan on showing more examples later in this series, but it is also so much fun! Mixing and matching papers is one of my favorite parts of the process, plus you'll use up some of those 6x6 pads in no time with this idea. I used two paper pads for all of my patterned paper. I used Pink Paislee's Citrus Bliss and Pebbles' Garden Party. Both of these collections have bright, fun colors and patterns.



It took me a little bit of fidgeting to figure out where each circle should go, but once I had them where I liked them, I snapped a photo. That way, when you're moving them to glue them back down you can remember where each one went! It's a great tip for multiple purposes. I put my circles in a diagonal pattern to help draw the eye across the page naturally. I used little bits along the circles like the wood veneer, enamel dots, and word die cuts as a bread crumb trail of sorts. Just a little sport for your eye to rest for a brief moment before moving on to the next one.



I wanted my title to be simple. I didn't want it to be too small, too large or too distracting. I used the American Crafts Fitzgerald thickers in a teal shade that is slightly darker than my background paper. This keeps it well within the color scheme and helps the flow of the page.


I decided to put a small sub title on this layout because I felt that the bottom right side felt very unbalanced. I opted to go with these Webster's Pages block letter stickers for a beach feel. I plan on doing my journaling under this portion of my layout. I hope you guys enjoyed this super easy to do 6x6 Fix episode! Thanks for stopping by!

The 6x6 technique for this layout involves two sheets of paper. I cut both of these papers diagonally down the middle creating two even triangles. Then, I place them all points together to create a square again (as you can see in the photo). I used two papers from KI Memories, but don't be afraid to mix patterns! To dress up this layout some more, I used one of my largest doilies behind the square. It adds a little frill and lightness to the layout (even though it isn't even close to being centered).


Most of the die cut pieces on this layout are from the Oakley Avenue collection from Pretty Little Studio. This is such a perfect and fresh autumn themed collection for any photos. The second portion of my title is from that collection and the first half are from Elle's Studio Cienna sticker sheet. Before I forget, I did a little mixed media on the background on this layout. First, I used a cool leaf stencil from Fiskars and then I went a little crazy. I decided to use another stencil! I don't know if I've ever use two stencils on one layout before, but it was a lot of fun! I just used a simple polka dot stencil to add more interest and texture using modeling paste.


This is a simple one photo layout, but I wanted to use more product that I usually tend to as a challenge to myself. I created a small cluster on the left side of my photo using Oakley Avenue leave pieces and a Dear Lizzy jar die cut. Then, to balance that cluster, I created one on the opposite side. The right cluster uses a blue die cut from Dear Lizzy, a Project Life card by Heidi Swapp, some black thread, and an arrow die cut from Pretty Little Studio.


Lastly, I created a small cluster using more die cuts from the Oakley Avenue collection plus a sticker from Simple Stories, Of course I had to sprinkle my layout with Heidi Swapp color shine in gold for the final touch! I hope you enjoyed this layout for my 6x6 Fix series! Thanks for stopping by!

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Darice Core-dinations 12x12 Kraft Cardstock

Oakley Avenue - Orchard Words - Die Cuts

Oakley Avenue - Die Cuts - Feelin' Fallish

Similar: My Favorite Things POLKA DOT Mixables Stencil MFT ST68
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Heidi Swapp GOLD LAME Color Shine 00791
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Gold Heidi Swapp Color Shine

Liquitex Professional Modeling Paste, 16-oz

Simple Stories CARPE DIEM Word Label Stickers 4917
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Simple Stories Carpe Diem Word Label Stickers 

Wilton 10 pack - 10 inch doilies

Once you have your desired order, the hardest part comes next...you have to glue them on straight. I used my t-square ruler to attempt to get the straightest lines possible. If you wanted to add more detail to the layout some stitching around each square or even inking up the edges would add another pop. I like the simple look personally. Check out my process video below for even more details and a look into my process!


I layered my photo of my adorable kitten on a piece of white cardstock and then some beautiful gold foil polka dot tissue paper. The tissue paper adds a lightness that the page needs to brighten it up a bit. Next, I worked on the left side cluster. This cluster uses a new to my stash product from Prima. These three flowers are an absolutely perfect fit for the color scheme I had selected.



I layered the flowers on top of the photo and managed to slip a doily under there as well. Like I've said before, what kind of layout would it be if I didn't include a doily?! Do you all use doilies as often as I do? I love how they add a softness and a different shape to the layouts I make. The glitter on the center of the flowers is also a nice touch to the layout.



I slipped some of my new labels from the We R Memory Keepers Typecast Collection as a base for this tiny word sticker to sit on. This tiny word sticker is from Simple Stories Carpe Diem. There's also plenty of these gold pearls sprinkled around the page. I also included another gold element in this cluster, but towards the bottom left. I tucked a canvas gold dipped tag to add more texture.



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It is a very,very exciting day today here on the blog! I am introducing a new series on my YouTube channel and on the blog. This series focuses on using our 6x6 paper pads in new ways to attempt to inspire us to pull them out of our stash and to get them onto some pages! I hope you're as excited as I am for this series and let's get in to the first technique to use up some 6x6 papers! This page was totally inspired by a layout I saw @alltheneffyness post on her Instagram. She always posts great layouts and inspiration, so be sure to check out her account.


This layout packs a punch with color! I used only patterned papers from the Pink Paislee-Citrus Bliss 6x6 paper pad. These is a great paper pad for those summer photos of your family or even your pets. I decided that this lovely photo of Comet on the deck would be perfect for these summery colors. Now to dive into the process of the layout!



I hope you enjoyed the video, I have plenty of more photos and details to share about this layout down below. At the very end, I will also have links to purchase the products or similar products used on this layout.


The main focus of this layout (besides the photo) is the beautiful cascade of feathered papers on the right side. Some may say that this layout isn't balanced and they are right, but there aren't rules that layouts always have to be balanced. Take a risk on one of your layouts and try out this technique. This could also easily be applied to 8 1/2" x 11" layouts as well. For this layered technique I cut each 6x6 piece of paper into 2" x 6" strips. Depending on how many layers you want in total will determine how many strips you need to cut. I did this measurement because I knew that if I wanted each layer to appear about 1" then I would need 12 pieces in total (3 2" x 6" strips from each 6x6 patterned paper means I could pick out 4 different patterned papers).


The smaller details on the left side of the layout try and balance out the business of the right hand side. I found the perfect little card from Elle's Studio that matched the color scheme of the layout so beautifully. Then, I slipped in a cute Pretty Little Studio tab to write the date on next to that. The lovely lace detailing from the Freckled Fawn square doily adds some delicacy to the layout.


I wanted to attempt to balance the right side a little bit more by adding a small cluster and my title to the top left of the page. There were so many spots I could've place my title, but I settled on this location due to the imbalance. The cluster features a punch of the patterned paper and a BoBunny chipboard flag. The title is made out of Sticko puffy letter stickers. Although I'm not 100% happy with how the title turned out, I'm glad that it still adds interest to the layout.

That's pretty much it for this layout guys. I hope you enjoyed it! I'm really excited to start this new series and I am also hoping to start posting more than once every week on my YouTube channel as well. Be sure to go subscribe so you don't miss any more video postings from me! I hope you enjoy this idea for a series and if you do please let me know. Thanks for stopping by!
 
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American Crafts 36 Sheet Pink Paislee Citrus Blast Paper Pad, 6" by 6"

Darice GX-2200-18 20-Piece Card Stock Paper, 12 by 12-Inch, White

Pink Paislee 6 x 6 CITRUS BLISS Paper Pack 370654
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Darice MULTICOLOR Foam Sheets 87192
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Pebbles Inc. CHIPS Fun in the Sun Printed Die Cut Shapes 732835
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Tim Holtz Idea-ology SMALL TALK Stickers TH93193
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