6x6 pads vs 12x12 paper pads

So lately i've watched a ton of haul videos and lots of people see alot of people buying the 6x6 size but yet I don't see alot of lo's that are 6x6.

Do people make alot of 6x6 size?

I only buy 12x12 but was thinking that they are so much cheaper than an entire 12x12. Lately I seem to like to layer alot of patterned papers and wonder if i'd get more use and less waste out of a smaller pad? And then just buy a handfull of larger size for the background or solid cardstock for the background.

Hard to explain exactly what I mean so I hope you understand. lol

I buy 6x6 because I make cards. For me, I like to be able to have the smaller patterns from the smaller pad vs. the 12x12 (the patterns are bigger).

I think 6X6's are great if you make a lot of cards. For scrapping, I prefer 12x12 as I'd never know whether I'll use the entire sheet for background or cut it up and layer. I do have one 8X8 pad that my hubby bought for me. I don't prefer it but since he went through a great deal of effort picking out the "perfect" scrapping gifts, I tried to use as much of it as I can. Here are two 12x12 layouts made almost entirely from that 8x8 pad.

Once Upon A Time ... By Mama2Thomas

Medieval Adventure By Mama2Thomas

I also love to use the 6x6s on my layouts for things like diecuts and punches. The designs are smaller so they work great for these things!

I'm a paper junkie, so I have tons of 12x12 paper, but I also have over 40 6x6 pads. I find that I only use the 6x6 pads for making cards. For some reason, I just like working with 12x12 papers when I do layouts. Mind you, I'm not scrapping very much now, but when I do, I automatically go to my 12x12. I like the idea Janeen stated of using the 6x6 pads for die cuts and such. I might have to try that.

For me, I think the 6x6 size would feel too confining for working with on LOs. I'd worry that I didn't have enough of the paper I'd want for the page.

I buy the 6x6 pads for cards, mini albums, and altered projects. I dont like to use them in lo. I often buy both the 12x12 and 6x6 of whatever line I like.

I agree the smaller patterns make them ideal for card making but I too find I don't use them much in my scrapbooking.

I have never purchased 6 x 6 paper stacks. But the other day I ordered a warehouse package from Websters Pages and in the package there were 3 stacks of 6 x 6 paper. Yesterday I used one for layering on a scrapbook layout and I liked it. I probably won't be making a special effort to buy them, but I wouldn't say no to them either...lol

I have a few 6x6 pads. I use them for different things. If you do a lot of layering on your LO's they can be good for that. Instead of cutting up lots of different 12 inch papers. I also like to use them for altered art projects, mini albums!!, and decoupage. They are great for minis. And of course, cards. Lots of uses for them.

I use 6 x 6 paper for making cards or mini albums and I use the leftovers for my Cricut die cuts.

I like it all!!! LOL!! I do have the smaller 6X6 pads and I do make cards. Generally the prints are smaller as some have pointed out. Perfect for cards. But what if you don't make cards? No problem. I have used the 6X6 for layers and punches, mats, strips, banners all for layouts. I only scrap 12X12 normally. I have done one or two 8X8 books which are fun but those are normally projects for my kids or a gift book. 8X8 pads are easier for me to use in scrapbooking, but I have both.
I went to Archivers one weekend to a crop. I loved an October Afternoon paper line. I really didn't want to spend all the money to buy the whole line because I wanted accessories too. So I bought the 8X8 paper pack and several of the accessories. I found solid card stock from my Stampin' Up stash that matches and began making layouts. I have several of them in my gallery on here from 8X8 paper packs. I like to see what I can make out of them. That day I did three different layouts using it and the two accessories packs I bought. I still have some of he chipboard left and still have lots of the 8X8 pad left. I just used some of it on my latest upload in my gallery. I am finally out of accessories but still have some of that 8X8 pack left!!!
I think they are a great value for your money. You do have to get creative but that's the fun part!!!

joining the bunch here,,,,,,cards and mini books

I reach for the 6*6 pads mostly on the embellishment stage, when the main background is set already, or for the most part. cutting up for flags, or banners, or even picture mats - 6*6 are better! yet sometimes I see the small page and think - oh, i wish I had this page in 12*12 LOL))
and - they are cheaper too!

6x6 pads come in handy when you are making cards or working with page sizes that are smaller 6x6 or 8x8 but I use them a lot on my 12x12 pages to aid in layering without all the cutting and then less paper gets wasted.

I love using the 6x6 stacks on Christmas cards, especially, and Valentine cards. Things that I send out in large multiples. The paper from the same line really coordinates and makes cardmaking easy. (Or as easy as it can be for someone like me!)

Well I love to collect 6/6 pads and I have alot. If I buy a 12/12 it's usually a solid stack or rare occasions that the stores have them on sale under $10 bucks for pattern paper stacks. That's why I love smaller because some patterns in a 12/12 stack may look better to me in a smaller stack. Plus I can make die cuts with the smaller pieces or mat a picture w/o having to use a large piece.

I can make a mini album out of one 6x6 pad. So that makes a cheap album plus it all coordinates. I use it for the pages, plus for the embellishments. Also make cards, and use to cut out or punch for a 12" layout.

I have two 6x6 paper pad. I use mines for either matted my photos. If the photo is the right size or sometimes for journaling or just for a decortived element to the layout.

Justie

I adore all paper, but each has it's own up or down side. I love the 6 X 6 pads since I make a lot of cards, and I just hate cutting into a beautiful piece of 12 X 12 to use just a bit of it, and the 6 X 6 is great for matting for the same reason. I typically won't buy an entire paper collection in 12 X 12, but with the 6 X 6 pads, I get to enjoy each piece anyway.

I have had 8x8 and 6x6 and like to use them for a LO as the matting for pics. Some of the designs I had from The Angel Company were just so perfect for pics with a nice border. I scrap 8 1/2 x 11 tho so do not have to deal with a 12 x 12- I cut those down for my pages then have scraps for embellishments

I only scrap 12x12 layouts with the very odd exception of a mini book that is a 8x8 or something....

I buy a lot of 6x6 pads....I use them to make diecuts (BigShot only takes 6in. wide) and for punches, banners etc. as others have said.
I don't usually like ALL of any one line so I buy my favourite individual papers in 12x12 and I'll sometimes buy the 6x6 pad to coordinate for layouts...either for photo matting or diecuts or whatever.....

Alison

I will try getting a few 6x6 pads after all then!

I most always make 2 page layouts so I could possibly buy a couple lose 12x12 sheets from that line and use the paper from the pad for layering and embellishments. And then I can also use plain cardstock 12x12 as the background and still get more use out of the paper in the pad.

I will have to remember that the patterns will be sized down too though.

I very rarely make cards but these pads being cheaper than 12x12 pads will also make it so I can finally buy some pads from brands/patterns that wouldn't normally have tried but have been wanting to try.

And die cutting is another great idea. I really need to start using my cricut!

Thanks for all the imput and ideas

I love both 12x12 and 6x6 and also 8x8. The patterns on 6x6 are smaller and perfect for card making and small projects. I do make 6x6 albums, working on one right now about me kitties. The 8x8 pads are fun to mix with the 12x12 papers. For the longest time, I refused to make 12x12 LO's but eventually A4 pages werent big enough anymore and I converted to 12x12.

I guess it all depends on what you want to use the papers for. I love them all...

like others here, I use them for layering, rather than cut up a 12x12 piece. I'll sometimes used them for cards for the same reason.

I always buy loose 12/12 sheets but the 12/12 pads cost too much so that is why I will buy the 6/6 and sheets of the 12/12.

I love all paper!! I like 6x6 for the smaller pattern size compared to the 12x12 format - for cards, altered items and mini-albums - Still love my 12x12 - but sometimes I get both - especially if I can get a good deal on my favorites!!!