Page Patterns

Welcome - It's a New Year!

It's our Page Pattern blog-a-versary this month! I can't believe it has been a year since we began.

I will continue to add to our Page Pattern Blog through 2011. To help keep the confusion to a minimum I decided to go back and number each of our patterns. Now, if you are printing the patterns, you can keep better track. :)

As the number of Page Patterns continue grow you may find it easier to navigate and find the patterns you need using our "Catagories" links listed in the right side bar. You will find patterns listed by the number of "photo spots" available and 'style' of Pattern.

Mosaic Moments Grid Paper (used to create all page patterns shown) is available in multiple shades and sizes (12x12, 8.5x11, 8x8, and 6x6). It can be purchased online at SNAPNCROP.com.

Mosaic Moments Page Pattern 54 - 4 spots with a title block

Pattern Description: This pattern accommodates 3 photos with mats - sized 4.375 x 5.5 inches (1 placed portrait and 2 placed landscape.) 1 square photo mat sized 4.375 x 4.375. And, a journaling/title block sized 2.125 x 6.625. The photo blocks are accented by rows of 1x1 inch squares.

Supplies used: 12x12 Raspberry Mosaic Moments™ Grid Paper, Basic Grey patterned paper, Tami Potter Cleary Numbers Stamps, Happy Birthday Stamp by Impression Obsession and Offray Ribbon.

Mosaic Moments pattern 53 - Inspired by the Windmill

Pattern Description: This pattern accommodates 4 photos with mats - sized 4.375 x 5.5 inches (2 placed portrait and 2 placed landscape.) The pattern is anchored by a 2.125 x 2.125 inch block in the center and mosaic cut details create a separation between the larger photos.

Mosaic Moments pattern 52 - Six Squares

 

Page Pattern Description: Six 3.25 x 3.25 inch squares are combined with a 4.375w x 6.625h inch focal spot and a 4.375w x 3.25h rectangle perfect for journaling. A 12 x 1 inch border strip bleeds to both sides of the page and offers space for a title or for embellishing.

"I am Three" by Tami Potter

The multiple expressions of a three year old. Materials used: Mosaic Moments™ 12x12 white grid paper, PaperTiles™, and a strip of Basic Grey™ patterned paper. Tag was created using Tami Potter Clearly Numbers stamps.

Mosaic Moments pattern 51 - Four Square with Journal Tiles

Page Pattern Description: Left border -  11.125h x 2.125w, Four Squares - 4.375 x 4.375, Journal Strips - 1h x 4.375w.

 

Materials Used: Mosaic Moment™ 12x12 Robins Egg Grid Paper, Basic Grey™ patterned paper and sticker letters, cardstock and distressing ink.

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Mosaic Moments pattern 50 - pinwheel page with mosaic details

 

Page Pattern Description: A square center tile (4.375 x 4.375) is surrounded by a fan of tiles that create a "pinwheel" design on this 9 photo spot page pattern. 

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Finally Thirteen - by Tami Potter

This is one of my favorite page patterns. In this case I chose to fill the entire page with photos. The 2.125 x 2.125 inch blocks make great embellishment spots. Use them to add a little of your favorite patterned paper or stamp designs. I used the bottom border on the page to add a little hand written title - "Finally 13."

Mosaic Moments pattern 49 - Three Uncropped 4x6 Photos

 

Page Pattern Description: This page patterned was designed to fit three full size (4 x 6 inch) photos. Three blocks are sized 4.375 x 6.625 (two vertical or portrait shots and one horizontal or landscape shot.) The remaining space is filled with mosaic cut photos.

You will notice that a 4x6 photo doesn't completely fill the 4.375 x 6.625 inch mat space that has been cut to fit the grid. I like to use the excess space to add journaling or embellishments (such as the ribbon shown above).

Mosaic Moments pattern 48 - Title Strip and Mosaic Accents

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Page Pattern Description: Left border is created with twelve 1 inch squares topped by a 4.375 x 2.125 inch block. Nine 1x1 inch squares sit next to a 3.25 x 5.5 inch block in the top section of the page just above a 1 x 8.875 title or Journaling spot.  Under the title block are three blocks sized 6.625 x 4.375, 4.375 x 4.375, and 2.125 x 4.375.

On the page above, I "flipped" the page pattern to create a mirror image for the second page. The "flip" allowed me to continue the long title onto the second page. With a slight alteration on the second page (right page - I made two blocks into one large block), I was able to accommodate a 4x6 portrait (vertical) photo.

Mosaic Moments pattern 47 - Flip It - Mosaic Style

Page Pattern Description: Top row - left to right: 3.25h x 4.375w, 3.25h x 3.25w, and 3.25h x 3.25w. Next - Six 2.125h x 2.125w inch blocks are positioned beside a 6.625h x 4.375w inch mat. Several 1x1 inch blocks finish the page with mosaic style.

Tampa Busch Gardens by Tami Potter

Page Note: I decided to use one 4x6 photo to fill the Six 2.125 inch squares shown. I cut my photo into six 2x2 inch squares - which of course didn't fit the grid. so, I used my 2.125 inch square punch to create six mats and I layered my 2x2 inch photo squares on top.

I show a lot of page patterns using just one 12x12 page. You might wonder... "How can I create a double page spread using one pattern?"

Here is one suggestion:

Flip it! and create a mirror image for the second page.

(Flipped pattern shown below)

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Mosaic Moments pattern 46 - Step Down Journal Blocks

Page Pattern Description: A series of 6 3.25 x1 inch blocks create space for a step down title on this pattern. Three focal spots measure (two) 3.25w x 5.5h (one) 5.5w x 3.25h. and the additional space is a series of 1x1 inch squares - mosaic style.

Note: On the 5th row down (left side) I altered the pattern to accommodate an image I felt needed to be left in a strip verses mosaic squares.

Mosaic Moments pattern 45 - "Bulletin Board" Border

Page Pattern Description: An 1h x 6.625w title Strip, 6.625h x 6.625w square, and a 3.25h x 6.625w block make up the left side of this pattern. A little less structured, the right size of the page includes 4 small images/elements layered over a 4.375w x 11.125h block.

 

To give myself a little variety from the structured gird, I covered the right side of the grid with patterned paper and tilted the photos to give it a "bulletin board" feel.

Marerials used: Mosaic Moments 12x12 Cypress Grid Paper, Yellow Bicycle patterned paper and embellishments.

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Mosaic Moments pattern 44 - Two Columns

 

Pattern Description: Though it was created to use mostly landscape (horizontal) shots, this Mosaic Moments Page Pattern highlights a portrait (vertical) shot on the lower left side by layering it on top of an over-sized mat with a decorative border detail.

Materials used: Mosaic Moments 12x12 Bamboo Grid Paper. Basic Grey patterned paper & sticker letters (Green at Heart collection.)

Additional note: The margins can be used for space to add a little journaling (as shown above).

Mosaic Moments pattern 43 - Striped Background

Pattern Description: A striped background works to highlight the main focal photo on this page pattern that utilizes three horizontal shots.

Block Sizes: Ten (striped) blocks are 1 x 5.5 inches. Top focal photo mat size 4.375 x 6.375 (photo size 4 x 6). A 1x12 inch strip creates the border style journal spot. Two lower photo spots 3.25 x 5.5. Ten 1x1 inch blocks create the bottom border.

 

Materials used: Mosaic Moments 12x12 Petal Pink Grid Paper, Basic Grey (6x6 inch) patterned paper, Marvy strawberry punch, white cardstock (used to mat top photo.)

Tip: Add a little removable adhesive to the back of your patterned paper before placing on your mat (just like you would a photo) to quickly cut 1 x 5.5 inch strips for background stripes.

Mosaic Moments pattern 42 - Title and Journaling Stacks

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Pattern Description: A large focal spot (mat size 5.5w x 6.625h) is flanked by Title and Journal Stacks.  

Block sizes (clockwise from upper left): Three 3.25w x 1 inch title strips, 5.5w x 6.625h mat, 2.125w x 3.25h photo block, three 2.125 x 1 inch journal strips, two 3.25 x 2.125 inch photo blocks, one 5.5w x 4.375h photo spot, two 2.125 x 2.125 inch squares, and one 3.25 x 3.25 inch photo block.

Materials used: Mosaic Moments 12x12 Navy Grid Paper. Cosmo Cricket patterned paper and chip board embellishment. Basic Grey sticker letters.

Snow Day detail:

I decided I wanted to use a photo, instead of journaling, on the right, where I suggested "journal stacks." A trail of footprints left in the snow gave me the "perfect" option.

Turned out it was "almost perfect" - the 4x6 photo came up a little short for the space allowed. The top block measures 3.25 inch, I needed 3 additional 1 inch strips; but, I could only get two.

I used the lack of adequate photo height as an opportunity to add a patterned paper border for embellishment. What would a snow day page be without a little hot cocoa. :)

Mosaic Moments pattern 41 - Overlapping Center

Pattern Description: 5 large photo spots, space for a small title, and a journal block make up this page pattern designed to show off your portrait (vertical) shots.

 

Messages to Alexis by Tami Potter

Materials used: Mosaic Moments Granite Grid Paper, Basic Grey Patterned Paper, PaperTiles, and Tami Potter I Wish For You & Life and Flowers Clear Stamps.

Note: (Alteration from the pattern shown at top of page.) I let the photo in the bottom right corner bleed off the bottom of the page. This allowed me to keep her elbow in the shot.

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Mosaic Moments pattern 40 - Border Design with 10+ photo spots

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Page Pattern Description: This pattern is built for multiple photos in multiple sizes. The large centered focal spot is 4.375w x 6.625h. Left and right sides make room for 3.25w x 2.125 inch and 3.25w x 4.375h spots. A bottom border is created using a row of 2.125 x 2.125 inch squares layered over a row of 1 inch squares.

Page above created on Mosaic Moments Mist Grid Paper.

Amusement Parks have so many fun details and I love taking pictures of them. I let the photo of the sign  in the top left corner serve as a page title.

Mosaic Moments pattern 39 - 5 Focal Spots with Mosaic accents

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Page Pattern Description: This pattern mixes mosaic style with larger blocks. Block sizes are as follows (top left clockwise): 3.25w x 4.375h, 3.25w x 3.25h, 4.375w x 4.375h, 5.5w x 4.375h, and 4.375w x 6.625h.

12 Years Old - by Tami Potter.

Color Note: The above page was created on Mosaic Moments Sunflower Grid Paper. I used Petal Pink Paper Tiles to mat the photos. Sunflower and Petal Pink are not colors I would have typically combined; but, I was inspired by the daisy's in my mosaic cut photo. They have soft pink petals surrounded a bright yellow center. They are beautiful; so, I decided to give the combination a try. I added a touch of "soft rose" ink to stain around the edges of the Sunflower Grid Paper to give it a softer look.

Mosaic Moments pattern 38 - Column & Rows

Using a grid makes it easy to create designs using multiple widths of columns (green) and rows (blue, purple, pink).

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Page Pattern Description: Left border strip makes a great place for title and/or journaling. Six large blocks create three rows in the remaining space.

Mosaic Moments pattern 37 - Seven Spot Puzzle Pattern

I call patterns with no clear columns or rows, as shown below, "Puzzle Patterns" because they are created by interlocking, or should I say "inter-blocking," squares and rectangles.

Page Pattern Description: 5-7 photo spots create a "puzzle style" page. Use border strips for journaling or embellish with a favorite stamp as shown below.

"February Fun" by Tami Potter

Mosaic Moments pattern 36 - Mosaic Style with Top and Bottom Borders

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Page Pattern Description: Four 2.125 in. squares make spots for embellishments (possibly CornerStones) on this Page with both top and bottom "borders." Use the top 6.625 x 3.25 inch block for a title (or a photo as shown below) and the bottom 6.625 x 2.125 inch block for journaling. 1 inch "mosaic cut" squares surround the 6.625 x 4.375 inch centered focal spot.

 

Mosaic Moments pattern 35 - Blocks and Mosaics w/ Title spot

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Page Pattern Description: This pattern mixes mosaic style with larger blocks. The center focal block (6.625 x 4.375 in.) is flanked by two smaller photo spots (2.125 x 3.25 in.) Just below the center focal spot a 6.625 x 1 inch strip creates a title spot. Two 5.5 x 3.25 in blocks split the bottom of the page

"The Cheese Shop" by Tami Potter

Mosaic Moments pattern 34 - Mixin' It Up - 5 Spot

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Page Pattern Description: This Puzzle style pattern creates space for 3 large photo spots and two smaller photo spots. Block sizes (clockwise from upper left): Four 1 inch square blocks border the top of a 4.375 x 4.375 block, 2.125 x 4.375, 4.375 x 6.625, seven 1 inch blocks create a corner border around a 3.25 x 3.25 block, 6.625 x 4.375, 1 x 4.375 inch strip, all surround the 2.125 x 2.125 center block.

In the page below I used the bottom left corner mat to display two smaller photos instead of one larger one. The 4.375x 4.375 photo spot was used for journaling.

"Making the most of March" by Tami Potter

Mosaic Moments pattern 33 - Center Row Border

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Page Pattern Description: Three Horizontal rows make up this page pattern. Top row block sizes: 5.5w x 4.375h, 2.125w x 4.375h, and 3.25w x 4.375h. Middle row is made up of 5 2.125 square blocks. Bottom row: 4.375w x 4.375h, 1w x 4.375h, and 5.5w x 4.375h.

"Murphy-Brown Family Days"  by Tami Potter

Mosaic Moments pattern 32 - "panoramic mosaic"

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Page Pattern Description: This double page spread is a great way to show off a series of photos in panoramic style.

"Play Ball" by Tami Potter

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See this pattern used with detail shots (instead of a panoramic series) below:

"Gwyneth's Birthday part 1" - by Elizabeth Moon

Mosaic Moments pattern 31 - Mosaic Border Detail

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Page Patter Description: 6 large image spots are topped off with a mosaic style border. Block sizes are: center block - 4.375w x 6.625h, two "side blocks" - 3.325w x 4.375h, bottom row: two 3.25 x 3.25, and bottom center - 3.25h x 4.375w.

"Manta" by Tami Potter

I love to add "detail shots" to my scrapbook pages. Cutting them up "Mosaic Style" allows me to fit them into my pages and create a "large impact" without using large blocks of space.

Mosaic Moments pattern 30 - Four large spots & Three mini spots

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Page Pattern Description: Block Sizes (clockwise from upper left corner) 4.375w x 4.375h, 6.625w x 4.375h, 4.375w x 5.5h, 4.375w x 1h, stack of three 2.125w x 2.125h, 4.375w x 5.5h, and 4.375w x 1h.

"M&M World - Times Square" by Tami Potter

When I thought about creating this page I knew I wanted to use close up shots of the M&M candy (which I had not taken in NY). Thankfully M&M's are not difficult to find. Kevin offered to pick up a bag at the store on the way home. I placed the candy in a pie pan and snapped several shots before it began to "mysteriously" disappear.

I let the photos act as my title and journaling (only adding names, location, and date to the side of the upper right mat.)

Mosaic Moments pattern 29 - fifteen spot page

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Page Pattern Description: This pattern is designed to accommodate a large title, across the page top, and a centered 4x6 landscape style focal photo (matted 4.375 x 6.625). Fourteen 2.125 x 2.125 inch squares wrap around the main focal spot allowing space for multiple smaller shots, or a patch work of patterned papers.

Mosaic Moments pattern 28 - Sandi's Pattern

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Page Pattern Description: This Pattern, Designed By Sandi Keene, is a great way to display large blocks of patterned paper. Pattern Block sizes are (clockwise from upper left corner) as follows: 2.125h x 7.75w, 2.125 h x 3.25w, 5.5h x 1w and 5.5h x 2.125w, 7.75w x 3.25h, 3.25w x 3.25h, 3.25w x 5.5h, and the center block is 4.375w x 5.5h.

A circle (aprox 2.125 inch) layered over blocks in the upper right corner, makes a great journal spot.

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"Found" by Sandi Keene

Mosaic Moments pattern 27

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Page Pattern Description: 5 horizontal strips are poised for playing with patterns on this single focal point page. Each strip is 11.125 inches in width. Two of the strips are 1 inch in height, two are 2.125 inches, and the largest (center) strip is 4.375 in.

Note: I used a mirror image of the pattern above to compliment the direction of my focal photo.

This is not my "typical" style. It is rare that I have plenty of space for anything other than photos; but, I had a couple of challenges and I needed to do something a little different. The challenges were:

1. I had only two photos to work with.
2. They were digital files sent to me via e-mail and could not be blown up to a larger print size without serious quality issues.

My solution was to create a page that used multiple patterned papers (from the Basic Grey Phoebe collection.) Using various heights of border strips allowed me to create a "horizontal pattern field."   I used an over-sized mat to give my focal photo a little extra presence on the page. (I didn't want it to get "lost" in all the color and variety.)

Because I used a busy pattern on the largest border strip I wasn't able to journal directly onto the paper (as I originally planned when creating the pattern). I used a sheet of white card stock - which seemed a little to plain on it's own; so, I added an 1/8th inch mat in brown to match the mat on the focal photo.

Mosaic Moments pattern 26 - Top Border and Mosaic style

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Page Pattern Description: A multi-photo border across the top of this page is a great way to show off a collection of of great shots. Below the border a centered focal spot can be used for journaling or for that one special shot. Pattern calls for mosaic cut photos which wrap around two smaller (2.125 x 3.25in) photo spots and a larger (4.375 x 3.25in) photo or journaling spot located just below the central focal spot.

 

"Atticus" by Elizabeth Moon

Mosaic Moments pattern 25 - Variation of a Chunky Pinwheel

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Page Pattern Description: By changing the center "spot" from a 4.375 square to a 2.125 inch square this  variation on the basic pinwheel design allows space for four larger photos: two landscape (4.375 x 5.5) & two portrait (4.375 x 6.625) shots.I call this a "variation of a chunky pinwheel" because to be a "true pinwheel" the pattern should be the same in all four sections.

"American Girl" by Tami Potter

I created a small journal spot by using the bottom half of my mat (upper right corner.) This solved another problem - cropping the "smudged feet" (my photo printer wasn't working properly.)

Page created on Mosaic Moments 12x12 Vanilla Bean Grid Paper. Additional supplies: brown cardstock and patterned paper by Basic Grey.

True Chunky Pinwheel Pattern: