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"Happy Birthday Sadie" by Paije Potter - Pattern #476
Hello
We know starting something new—especially when it involves your precious photos—can feel a little scary. One of the most common things we hear from scrapbookers who are new to Mosaic Moments is this: “I’m afraid to cut my photos!”
If that’s you, you’re not alone—and we totally understand. That’s why we wanted to share a little encouragement and insight with you in today’s email.
Keep reading to see why cropping your photos (yes, even just a little!) can actually make your pages better—and how the Mosaic Moments system makes it easier than you ever imagined.
You’ve got this!
Mosaic Moments Team
Worried About Cropping Your Photos? You’re Not Alone—But Here’s the Good News!
If you’ve ever hesitated to cut into a photo, we totally get it. It feels permanent, and you might wonder, What if I ruin it? That’s one of the biggest fears new scrapbookers have when trying the Mosaic Moments system—but here’s the truth: most snapshots are far from perfect.
Cropping can actually enhance your photos. It helps you focus on what matters most—your loved ones, the smiles, the little moments—and remove the distractions in the background (hello, random trash cans
and photo bombers!).
Plus, with Mosaic Moments, you’re not relying on just one photo to tell the whole story. Since you’ll be including multiple pictures on a single page, cropping a few down to smaller sizes won’t take anything away—in fact, it makes the whole layout
feel more dynamic, more personal, and more beautiful.
So don’t be afraid to crop it—you might be surprised at how much more impactful your pages become when you do!
Ready to give it a try? Our GettingStarted
Kit and step-by-step guides make it easy (and fun!) to dive in. We’ll show you how to crop with confidence and create pages you’ll be proud to share.
When you crop your photos, you can cut out the distractions and extra things or people in the background that don't help tell your story or enhance the beauty of your layout.
You can focus on the main subject or objects that help show where you have been and what you were doing as well as make your page that much more visually appealing.
Cropping can also help you make embellishments. Where you might have used pattern paper you can now use your own photos.
Read This Article for More Details on How to Crop Your Photos:
In Simple Steps: the Basics 101.05 we explore a few ways to make photos fill a layout with a few…
Crop Your Photos for a Bigger Impact
"Happy Birthday Sadie" by Paije Potter - Pattern #476
Sometimes we take a photo and think, “I love this moment... but how do I make it look great on a page?”
The answer? Crop with purpose.
Just look at this sweet birthday layout for Sadie. Every photo was trimmed to highlight the most meaningful part—Sadie’s joyful expressions, her treat, and that fun
beach moment. With the Mosaic Moments system, cropping becomes easy and impactful because the grid gives you a clear structure to follow.
💡 You’ll focus on faces, expressions, and little details that tell your story best. 💡 You won’t waste space on backgrounds or clutter that doesn’t matter. 💡 And your finished pages? They’ll feel clean, intentional, and full of heart.
If you’ve ever felt unsure about trimming your photos—don’t be. With the grid and dies, everything has a place, and your memories shine even brighter.
Cropping is an exciting and dynamic way to scrapbook your photos that will give your pages a big impact.
The Kit That Makes Cropping Easy
The Getting Started Kit is a game changer when you are starting your scrapbook journey with Mosaic Moments.
You'll get supplies needed to create two double page spreads and step-by-step video instructions. Supplies included:
12x12 grid paper
8.5x11 solid and pattern cardstock
Basic Die Bundle
Bonus: Quatrefoil dies and layering dies.
You'll need a die machine and adhesive - not included.
All it takes is one click to begin Mosaic Moments scrapbooking. Start now and click the button below:
