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Courtney DeLaura
Vogue SISter (3476)
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# Posted: 24 May 2007 11:47 - Edited by: Courtney DeLaura
Well I am certainly not the 1st to cut a 12x12 piece of pattern paper in half and scrap it. But I find this to actually be my FAVORITE size. It all started when I wanted to create an album celebrating the 29 days leading up to my 29th birthday [needless to say I was FREAKED OUT by that b-day] any way OFF topic, sorry. I was faced the the dilema of how to store them. I knew they made some 6x12 albums but I LOVE LOVE LOVE my American Crafts Modern 12x12 album. So that I can easily incorporate my 6x12 layouts right into my album with my 12x12 and 8.5X11 layouts this is what I did . . .
1. Mark a heavy piece of chipboard/cardboard on the 6 inch mark. [you can also just use a self healing mat - but mine is WAY to big] Lay your 12x12 page protector onto the mat or board and with an xacto and ruler cut an incision into your page protector. NOTE: do not cut protector in half completely, make sure you start and stop just on the inside edges of your pg protector.
2. Choose some embroidery thread - I usually choose a color that will compliment the layouts that will be put in that page protector. Black is always a good color to use! I use at least 24 inches of thread. You don't want to come up short in the middle of sewing your page protector! Thread your needle and knot the end of your thread.
3. Next sew the page protector to create two seperate pockets. You will be sewing the bottom of the top portion shut. I hand sew everything for the very simple reason - I don't own a sewing machine. You could try and sew your page protector shut! - Let us know how that works if you try it.
Sew completly across the page protector in a straight line. Then knot thread and trim.
This will give you two seperate pockets which FOUR 6x12 layouts can be stored!!!
Part Two - Second thread . . .
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eliseblaha
Vogue SISter (3658)
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# Posted: 24 May 2007 12:15
keeping this at the top....
so far, very cool, court!!
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Erin B
Vogue SISter (3018)
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# Posted: 24 May 2007 12:23
great idea!
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Courtney DeLaura
Vogue SISter (3476)
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# Posted: 24 May 2007 12:33
just so you can see where you cut and sew. creating two seperate pockets
four layouts can be stored . . .
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ColleenV
Style Addict (1040)
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# Posted: 24 May 2007 12:43
that's awesome! what a great idea!
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gigi
Favorite SISter (8595)
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# Posted: 24 May 2007 12:46
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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KupKakeKirsty
Style Addict (1491)
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# Posted: 24 May 2007 12:52
stealin this idea right now. TY xx
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hyperstarre
Model SISter (2300)
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# Posted: 24 May 2007 14:32
awesome idea!!
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craftymom2two
Fashion Plate (410)
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# Posted: 24 May 2007 15:57
Great Idea-thanks
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kerry lynn
Favorite SISter (6465)
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# Posted: 24 May 2007 16:00
yes!!
i get it.
thanks court!
xoxo
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Emine
Haute SISter (867)
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# Posted: 24 May 2007 16:01
Aw thank you so much.. This is a FAB tutorial ;)
xoxo
emine
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staceyfike
Favorite SISter (7864)
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# Posted: 24 May 2007 21:37
gonna work on this tonight.....maybe
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allmw627
Model SISter (2418)
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# Posted: 24 May 2007 22:53
thanks for the inspiration!
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ShelleyBurkett
Fashion Plate (396)
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# Posted: 24 May 2007 23:16
I was just about to post a question about 6x12 layouts - and here is this great tutorial! I was going to specifically ask how to store these layouts. Thanks sooooo much, Courtney. This is just what I needed ;)
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alohi
Favorite SISter (5145)
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# Posted: 25 May 2007 01:17
thanks Courtney.
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jonnine
Style Addict (1480)
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# Posted: 25 May 2007 02:43
very cool. we learn something new every day
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kihaku
Style Addict (1442)
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# Posted: 25 May 2007 17:33
fab tutorial - will share it with some of my friend who work that size...
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rphmel
Style Addict (1453)
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# Posted: 25 May 2007 21:07
very cool Courtney!
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jennshurkus
Model SISter (2610)
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# Posted: 25 May 2007 21:49
woweeeee!!!
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kimosabescraps
Stylin' SIS (165)
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# Posted: 26 May 2007 20:30
so cool... I did this size last summer but loving how its folded... very cool and hip!
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Rhonda
SISter Elle (1749)
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# Posted: 27 May 2007 17:58
Wow!!!
Fabulous turtorial...thank you!!!
can't wait to giving this a try...this evening ;-)
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BrandyMcQ
Style Maven (726)
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# Posted: 27 May 2007 20:36
Ding, the light just went on! This is awesome!
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melissapaige
Stylin' SIS (137)
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# Posted: 30 May 2007 01:13
how cool, would not have thought of this - fun!
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~nic
Style Addict (1081)
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# Posted: 30 May 2007 01:30
AHA - hate how mine have been floating around in the protectors - going to sew some up tomorrow...
thanks,
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Lucy
Favorite SISter (10146)
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# Posted: 30 May 2007 05:17
Awwww this is so cool!
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ahafermann
Model SISter (2284)
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# Posted: 30 May 2007 11:59
perfect!!!
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alligatorally
Haute SISter (891)
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# Posted: 30 May 2007 12:11
So THAT'S how to do it! Thanks! :)
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greenapplegirl
Favorite SISter (5339)
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# Posted: 30 May 2007 17:13
This is really gonna come in handy, thank you Courtney!
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Lucy
Favorite SISter (10146)
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# Posted: 30 May 2007 17:23
Idid,I did,I did My first Lo on this size!!!
Now i need a new album to make just like this cool tutorial!
Thanks girl for make me think sooo out side my box!hehe
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sam0224
Haute SISter (780)
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# Posted: 30 May 2007 18:32
Aww Courtney! Thanks for sharing this! I've been wanting to scrap 6x12 for so long, but that was the HUGE dilemma for me -- how to store them? Now I know! You rock, girl!
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