Fact: 8×8 layouts and albums are smaller than their 12×12 counterparts… but that doesn’t mean you can’t pack a whole lot of photos, memories, stories and more within their great-by-great size! See the proof for yourself with this 8×8 scrapbook layout that will be a perfect complement to your family’s heritage album, as it uses the Our Moments collection to set the stunning, sentimental scene.
Speaking of 8x8s, did you know that CM now offers 8×8 Side-Loading Pocket Pages?! These pocket pages are the perfect match for your 8×8 albums — it can fit two sheets of 8×8 paper easily through the side to protect your memories as you flip through the pages year after year. US | CA | AU
And once those pages are finished, you need a place to house these mini marvels! The bestselling 8×8 Ruby, Cobalt, Chocolate and Ebony covers are now available for purchase year-round (woot!), whereas the new Caramel Conifers and Tuscan Teal Leaves are only available until the 25th of October or while supplies last! US | CA | AU
To create this layout you will need:
- Our Moments Paper Pack or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Our Moments Tone-on-Tone Paper Pack or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Our Moments Stickers or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Our Moments Foiled Embellishments or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Our Moments Laser Cut Embellishments or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- 12-inch Trimmer or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Tape Runner or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Repositionable Tape Runner Refill or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Foam Squares or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Black Dual-Tip Pen or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- 8×8 Side-Loading Pocket Pages or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- 8×8 Album Cover or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
Step 1: Cut a piece of dusted blue diamonds tonal paper to measure 8″ x 8″ for the base of the layout.
Step 2: Cut a piece of copper medallions designer paper to measure 1-3/4″ x 8″. Adhere to the left edge of the layout.
Step 3: Cut two pieces of mustard ornate damask tonal paper to measure 4-1/2″ x 3-1/2″. Adhere to the layout.
Step 4: Add photos to the mustard ornate damask pieces to measure 4″ x 3″.
Step 5: Adhere stickers and embellishments, using Foam Squares on some for added dimension.
Step 6: Journal as desired.
Step 7: Slide your finished layout into an 8×8 Side-Loading Pocket Page (two 8×8 layouts can fit into one pocket page).
Have you ever made an 8×8 scrapbook layout or completed an 8×8 album for yourself or as a gift? What do you like about 8x8s? Would you add this idea to your family’s heritage album?
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