6x6 scrapbook pages (& cards)

When it comes to working with paper, the sky is truly the limit.  When the kids were little, I always had the camera, just in case they did something that needed to be recorded for history!  As I look now at the baskets, boxes & random Kodak folders holding all of those pics, I wouldn't change anything except perhaps how I chose to organize (or several cases, not organize) the memories.  Scrapbooking doesn't have to be elaborate or flashy.  Here is a page that was borrowed from my delightful SU! colleague Kriss Huels (who was inspired from another demonstrator).  I love the simplicity of this page.  There's some great color, a fun 'pop' with the flower, but the photo is the true focal point.
 

For those just starting out, this page feels manageable; which is an important key to beginning.  I decided to share this idea as my friend Carrie asked me about easy scrapbooking techniques.  She wants to start albums for her sons as they go through awesome journey of being busy boys! Although the colors & chosen embellishments from the displayed page may not work for her, the theory will.  Simple, 'clean' & not overwhelming.  Instead of the flower, use a Stampin'  Up! Circle Punch for the 'pop' & write 'Nate's Big Game' featuring a picture of him at bat or 'Noah's First Goal!' with a pic of him tearing up the soccer field.  Carrie can choose paper in blue or green or even in team colors to make the page unique. 

Finally, here's a tip for getting the most bang for your buck... Take a piece of 12x12 card stock paper & cut (4) 6x6 sections for your scrapbook pages.  This will maximize your paper & minimize waste. 

Did you notice the cute card that is sitting to the left of the scrapbook page above?  That too is a 6x6 piece of paper folded in half. All of the same materials have been used (except the photo) in both pieces.  This idea works beautifully because again, you can maximize your supplies by using the same paper, ink, stamps & adhesive.

One of my favorite features about the Stampin' Up! is how easy the products all coordinate together.  Card stock, ink, ribbon, patterned paper, buttons, brads, glitter & hardware work beautifully together; taking the guess work out of what matches with what. 

Check out the Simply Scrappin' birthday kit & fun scrapbook page ideas for your inspiration on my website!