I saw a picture on pinterest that gave me an idea about how to store my paper scraps from my 6×6 paper pads and thought I’d share it with you! If you are tired of turning your paper pads upside down to try to keep the sraps from falling out, this tutorial may just be the answer you are looking for!
How-to Video Tutorial
Here is a video showing how I made the scrap storage for my 6×6 paper pads or you can view the step by step instructions with photos below that.
Instructions with Photos
1. Supplies needed: Paper trimmer, adhesive (your choice), envelopes (any size you choose, I chose 5 3/4 x 8 3/4″) and of course, your 6×6 paper pads.
2. Trim your envelopes down to 6″ tall
3. Seal your envelope
Then as you can see, you are left with a perfect little pocket that is 5 3/4″ x 6″. (It would be preferable to have something 6×6 but I couldn’t find any envelopes that size).
4. Take one of your 6×6 paper pads and your new envelope pocket and add adhesive to the back of your new envelope pocket.
5. Adhere your envelope pocket to the BACK of your 6×6 paper pad, making sure that you have the open end facing up.
7. Place your paper scraps in the envelope pocket attached to your 6×6 paper pad and voila! You’re finished! (now do this to all of your other paper pads! lol).
I have had some questions about how I store my 6×6 paper pads and so I thought I’d share a picture of the bin that I have them in currently. I picked this plastic bin up at my local Goodwill for $1.99 and even thought it’s not very pretty, it holds a LOT of paper pads as it is the perfect size. I am going to spray paint it red to match my scrap room but for now this is what it looks like.
I hope this helps you tame your 6×6 scrapbooking paper scraps as it did for me! Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!
That’s a genius idea. Why didn’t I think of that?! Will definitely adopt this idea.
Kat this is brilliant!! Thanks for sharing! Now I need to find a way to do this with all my 12×12 stacks too!!
How about using one of those yellow gold envelopes for mailing? You can get a large pack of them for $1.00 at dollar tree
Thanks for sharing such a great idea in both video and photo form.
Thanks for sharing!!! This is awesome. I was searching how to store my 6 x 6 pads and this is awesome!!!! Thank You so much!
What a fantastic idea. Not only the scraps but the idea of storage.
I liked this so much I did the same thing with my 12 x 12 pads of paper.
Love this idea! Thank you so much!!! I am making a cut file for mine to adhere to the back.
Take a circle punch and make a dibit at the top and it will be easier to get your scraps inside your envelope. Love the envelope idea and will try this myself. Thank you for sharing
Why not use the excess envelope to create a pleat at both sides, then it will be easier to get the bits out.
Great idea
awesome idea
This is perfect!! I really didn’t like storing all my paper pads upside down, and now I won’t have to. Thank you for sharing!
Absolutely fabulous. I have been throwing all my paper scraps into a container not thinking about keeping them with their respective paper pad. Thank you!
Kat, Thanks so much for sharing this. I need it so badly! My 6X6 paper pads are all over my craft room! Now to find a storage container crate like the one you found.
I store them in a clear bin now. If you want a link to the one I use, let me know and I’ll get it for you.
Hi Kat,
I would love to have the link to the clear bin you are using to store your 6 x 6 paper pads. This method is a super idea, thanks for sharing!
Hi, I use these right now but am testing out some paper holders by totally tiffany. I’ll post if i decide to change it up. https://amzn.to/3DKJT3G
I’m a big fan of clearplastic bins. I recently found various sizes and configurations in Target, TJMax and Ross. I love being able to see my supplies easily and the prices are very good.
What a great idea. Can you tell me what container you have your pads stored in ?hi looks really substantial. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Hi, it was a storage bin I think from akro mills. I found that one at a thrift store years ago, but you can get them from places like amazon, check the different sizes they have they are VERY Sturdy! https://amzn.to/3Ll3ZW4
I love this idea! I may use clear envelopes if I can’t find the ones you used! I store my 6×6 pads in photo boxes.