🗺️ Adventure Pages with the Crisscross Die Collection

Published: Wed, 09/11/24

Updated: Fri, 09/13/24

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"Snowboarding at Sundance" by Jodi Benson - Pattern #651

Hello

I want to give a big "THANK YOU" to our fabulous design team and all of our wonderful customers who have embraced our Adventure Level Dies!

Yes, they take extra time. Yes, they are more challenging. And, your efforts show! Your pages look amazing! Thank you to all of you who share your pages on the Mosaic Moments Crop & Share Facebook Group. We really love seeing your wonderful work.

This week, our design team is sharing some of their work with the Crisscross (L3) dies. If you are hoping to take on a new Adventure - check your email this Friday. All available Adventure Level Dies will be on sale. (See info below.)

Have a you are awesome and totally-worth-it week!

Tami Potter

Had an Adventure?

Use the Criscross Dies for Your Photos

"Mirror Lake" by Jodi Benson - Pattern #477

The Crisscross dies are perfect for your adventure photos.

This collection gives you a ton of design options, creates shapes within shapes, and leads your eye to the next image which works really well with adventurous photographs.

In the layout above, the center focal photo fits perfectly in the Crisscross 4x6 Die. (Full die measures 4.375x6.625, however the inner rectangle can be filled with a 4x6 inch photo - as shown.) Because the photo was taken a little further away than usual, Jodi's daughter-in-law is centered inside the diamond shape of the Crisscross lines. The top and bottom sections of the layout are filled with beautiful landscape photos-- the mountains and the shoreline, and easily fit inside the narrow 2x4 Crisscross die cuts.

In the 3x4 Crisscross die cuts, on the left and right side of Jodi's page, are more close-up photos of the crystal clear Mirror Lake. The leading lines give you a larger and wider triangle shape that lend themselves to more detailed photos.

And finally, the 3x3 corner Crisscross dies are perfect for any adventure photos because they are square and have minimal interference-- there are only tiny triangles in two corners. Jodi put shots of the group, the sign board for the trail, a dog pic, and a group shot of the hike underway on a bridge walkway.

Jodi's layout is fun and full of adventure, and her choice of using the Crisscross dies matches the energy and beauty of the photos.

This Layout Features: Crisscross 4x6 Die (L3), Crisscross 3x4 Die (L3), Crisscross 3x3 Die (L3), and the Crisscross 2x4 Die Set (L3). Pattern paper from PhotoPlay™.

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Stock Up on All the Adventure Dies!

FRIDAY - MONDAY

All Adventure Level (L3) Dies on sale. Don't forget to check your email Friday morning for details on the sale!

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Watch as Paije demos the Crisscross Dies in our YouTube video and shows you, step by step, how she made this amazing layout.

Add Extra Contrast for High Energy Results

"Summertime Kayaking" by Paije Potter - Pattern #469

Having contrast on Crisscross pages is super important for your eye to follow the leading lines and pick out each of the individual photos.

It also creates a high energy look that's perfect for your high adventure pages. Paije did this by starting with a bright green background, 12x12 Limeade Grid Paper, using a bright blue cardstock for the Crisscross dies, and circle patterned paper with a white background. These bright colors are also great for a masculine layout. The high contrast colors make the shapes of the photos and dies really stand out for an impressive and distinctive look.

Your eye can easily follow the leading lines and the whole page looks sharp with the Crisscross dies.

This Layout Features: 12x12 Limeade Grid Paper, Crisscross 3x5 Die (L3), Crisscross 2x3 Die Set (L3), and the Crisscross 4x4 & 1x1 Die Set (L3). Pattern paper from Vicki Boutin™.

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Try a Two Page Spread with the Crisscross Dies

"Swiss Tree" by Tami Potter - Pattern #651

The Crisscross dies make a great two page spread.

But, before we get into how the dies make that statement true, let's talk about leading lines. We've used that term quite a bit in this email and you may be wondering what they are. Leading Lines are lines in an artistic composition that draw the viewers eye to a focal point or subject. In this case of scrapbooking, leading lines are mostly made with your chosen die cuts. The Crisscross dies make diagonal leading lines with their design that lead your eye around the whole page of your layout.

Tami used a more subtle color of cardstock for this layout about visiting the Swiss Family Robinson Tree. Even though they blend beautifully with the spread, you can still see the sage cardstock diagonal leading lines cutting through the photos and pattern paper.

"Swiss Tree" by Tami Potter - Pattern #651 & #596

Here is Tami's full two page spread with the Crisscross dies.

Notice the patterns Tami chose. One pattern is a row pattern, 651, and the other, 596, is a symmetrical pattern. Look at how the center of the pages are different on both sides - one is a 4x6 and the other is a 2x2. While the two layouts share similar elements, it is also important to have variety. For two page spreads, symmetrical patterns also go well with rotational design patterns.

For a successful Crisscross two page design, generally using two different patterns with similar elements will create eye catching variety. To create harmony, use the same dies or die collection, and use the same color scheme and pattern paper on each side to show off the exciting and dynamic leading lines of the Crisscross dies.

You will absolutely love your results!

This Layout Features: 12x12 Natural Weave Grid Paper from the Lazy Days Collection, Crisscross 4x6 Die (L3), Crisscross 3x4 Die (L3), Crisscross 3x3 Die (L3), Crisscross 2x4 Die Set (L3), Cruise & Compass Travel Die Set (L1), and the Basic Die Bundle A-E & 1" Grid - Colored (L1). Pattern paper from BoBunny™.

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