Let’s Keep Tearing Down Paper Pads Volume 2

I love that I’m actually becoming reacquainted with my papers and moving product that I’m not using onto someone who can!

[@heydanmonhawk]

Why is this so soothing to watch? I just discovered this type of video and I’m addicted. I will never judge what you keep, I find it interesting that so many creators have to keep explaining that it is ok to disagree on what we like and keep. Imagine if everyone just accepted everyone else’s choices and let them live judgement free, what a wonderful world we would have. I see this on make up videos too.

[@ShannonAllor]

I feel the same. I may love something that is abhorrent to someone else and that’s so ok!

[@tracylautenschlager2083]

Well said 🙂

[@taniab2018]

@@ShannonAllor Exactly!

[@avidscrapper1]

I feel so liberated in passing on some of the papers I don’t like. I love the idea of using the white side for stamping, cutting dies or backgrounds.

[@ShannonAllor]

Same!

[@jenniferkozar8299]

You inspired me to go through ALL my paper this past weekend - 12x12, 6x6; 6x8 - every paper was touched and assessed to see if I was going to keep it and realistically use it someday. I have a ton I am getting rid of. And I have added to my calendar for next year to do the same. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@ShannonAllor]

That’s amazing!

[@christinaconnolly2579]

I just started watching your videos and they are so enjoyable! I’m glad I’m not the only one that finds some paper patterns hurt my eyes. Keeping doing you and keep the papers you love and will use!

[@ShannonAllor]

I practically go cross eyed with some of them!

[@liztrumble9238]

I love it when you go through your paper pads and I always try to guess if you're going to keep a page or not before you decide. We have similar likes & dislikes! Will you let us know how you store the papers you keep please?

[@ShannonAllor]

Just upright in a bin until I feel like making kits with them.

[@mich0222ok]

I should do this. I don’t know if I will totally break them down though since I already have so much loose paper and need to store them in plastic boxes since so much volume. But I definitely want to go through my pads,especially the old ones and remove the papers I don’t like and pass those along. I am donating mine to an elderly home where my 95 year old aunt lives. They do craft classes. So inspiring to watch you do this and I love that you talk through and tell us what you are thinking. I really agree with your choices!

[@ShannonAllor]

That's awesome!

[@lucymills549]

Once you go through your paper pads how do you store your papers you keep?

[@ShannonAllor]

Just propped up in a bin.

[@helendickson4087]

You lit a fire under me I tore down 25 paper pads. Thank you

[@ShannonAllor]

I’m in awe!

[@kimberlyparsons2373]

You've inspired me to do the same thing, weed out those paper pads! Plus using the 6x6's up is really working for me! THANKS

[@ShannonAllor]

2021 is the year of the paper pad for me!

[@tla2044]

I love watching your videos especially these, thanks for all your hard work. I have that City Maps one I love it I would love it more without the glittery bits but I scrap a lot of vacation so it works. Even the dark brown one hittaous paper I used it as a framed background. It actually looks good there 😄. The one with those hearts I cut them up and use them every where to tuck and not to tuck they worked well on several layouts.

[@ShannonAllor]

You are awesome for thinking outside of the box!

[@flowersflowers5070]

I think we will be here all day this route.

[@ShannonAllor]

Perhaps!

[@marthastrickland7148]

Great video. I enjoy watching your process. I really need to go through mine as well. I am so with you on photo realistic papers. They are not for me either. Thanks for sharing Shannon!

[@ShannonAllor]

I think I’ve only used one or two. Thanks for watching!

[@mich0222ok]

I agree. I like the look of them, but usually cannot find a way to use them. Maybe a tiny square and that is it. Then sometimes they are shiny and I care for them even less.

[@AbsolutelyAlice]

I can’t stop watching these videos... love watching this process ❤️❤️

[@ShannonAllor]

Yay!

[@donnamcnicoll4746]

What a great idea to sort through your paper packs! It's fun to watch you do it. I would totally do this, purging is such a sense of accomplishment and organization.

[@ShannonAllor]

I love doing it when I’m not feeling creative!

[@cherylrobertson5629]

I love watching you do this and your explanation of why you keep and why you discard. I really want to do this soon. I make cards and art journal as well as memory keep so my thought process going through my pads will be a little longer. But I think if I get the single sheets I keep organized, it will be a timesaver later when I’m looking for just that right paper 😀

[@ShannonAllor]

Go for it!

[@susanrossman529]

Maps work good for masculine birthday cards or people who travel.

[@ShannonAllor]

True!

[@scrappypedsdoc]

This was hilarious! I had that City Maps pad and loved it. I used it all on my husbands ministry travel. Havent used Pineapple Crush yet.

[@ShannonAllor]

Ooooh! It’s perfect for that kind of travel!

[@M4pockets18Annie]

Nautical..... my whole jam🛥

[@ShannonAllor]

I see it often at Tuesday Morning! Go get it!

[@alimacdonald2924]

Love this type of thing. Agreed with every choice u made LOL! TYFS ~Ali:)

[@ShannonAllor]

Scrappy minds think alike!

[@patarmstrong2304]

I love that nautical pad...we go north for 4th of July & it would be perfect!

[@ShannonAllor]

Yes, the biggest issue is that is paper thin. Definitely a layering pad.

[@evesmith8985]

Love watching you for this!

[@ShannonAllor]

I’m so gladl!

[@nildam.bonilla5849]

That nautical pad would have been amazing for journal making

[@ShannonAllor]

Yes!

[@richardeidemiller6739]

Funny I was at Hobby Lobby yesterday and a brand of paper packs were 50% off. After spending an endless amount of time flipping through I realized I disliked more than I liked and bought none. 50% off is no bargain if they would go mostly unused.

[@ShannonAllor]

I totally agree!

[@sherriwilson9226]

I think I’m going to start doing this as I know there’s several pads I have with pages I won’t use. I’ll probably keep them together still to use in kits, etc

[@ShannonAllor]

Great idea!

[@jencusimano3006]

I would take those few papers and the stickers from the nautical pad, add a few extra embellies, and call it a kit!

[@ShannonAllor]

True!

[@DianeGutierrezScrapbooking]

I have all 3 of those pads. I've already torn down the Heidi Swap pad. The nautical is one of my favorites, but 5 of each is a bit too many, and it is so thin. And the maps.. I thought I needed maps in my life when I purchased it, but hardly use it, and like you, I like the B sides better. What do you do with the papers you save?

[@ShannonAllor]

I keep them handy for making page kits.

[@Jean-gc6pr]

I recently watched a video (unfortunately I can't remember whose video it was) where she took busy patterned paper, or paper that she really didn't like for whatever reason, and used white pigment ink to cover it with an ink blending brush. I imagine a sponge would work, too. I got some really nice effects when I tried it and was able to use some paper I most certainly would have tossed. I felt like that technique would have worked great on some of those maps.

[@ShannonAllor]

Absolutely!

[@kmb6519]

That nautical paper pad would be great if you went on a cruise.

[@ShannonAllor]

True!

[@taniab2018]

Question.... and forgive me if I've asked it before. If you have a distressed solid paper, like the B sides you liked here, and you know you'd use it for a layout base do you store it separately from patterned paper you're more likely to cut into? Or is that just a weird thing I do? LOL I have a 12x12 cube from Thirty-One gifts that is just for patterned paper I want to use as layout bases.

[@ShannonAllor]

No but what a great idea!

[@taniab2018]

@@ShannonAllor It totally helps my process. I start with my photos, choose the one that looks best for a base, and go from there.

[@kimmorin7847]

Why you wouldn't keep the 2nd paper stack for the white card stock on the back?

[@ShannonAllor]

That's a great idea buuuuuutttttt I have tons of stash to do just that. I am trying to thin down my stash. I seem to be more creative when I am not overwhelmed with supplies.

[@kimmorin7847]

That makes total sense. I'm trying to organize my craft stuff right now and it is so overwhelming. I just have too much!

[@barbararocchio5170]

Just curious. Why don’t you buy by the sheet instead of pad where you choose to keep so little?

[@ShannonAllor]

I was buying up paper pads for awhile. I am now just picking up individual sheets. I learned my lesson.

[@soveyrarosas1243]

My minds eye ledger paper ❤️

[@ShannonAllor]

Yes!

[@lorib5341]

I'm adding to the question of how do you store them once torn down and waiting to be kitted?

[@ShannonAllor]

Just upright in a bin.

[@Litlmel123]

How do you store the papers after you tear them down?

[@ShannonAllor]

I just have them in a bin

[@rivermist80]

Enjoy these videos.

[@ShannonAllor]

I’m so glad!

[@danacain2820]

I had the Nautical paper pad. I took out the wood grain and some of the other papers and donated the rest. I didn't like how thin the paper was. Do you use the papers more when they are no longer in pad form?

[@ShannonAllor]

Yes! I grab single sheets when I make kits and never want to go through the effort to go through the pads.

[@carolynpicken6949]

Why would you buy paper if you didn’t like it...not sure where you are going with this.

[@ShannonAllor]

I certainly liked it when I purchased it. I go through my supplies regularly and pass on any that I am not inspired by any longer. All of my extras are going to an Elementary School teacher this time around.

[@jacquelineteague3545]

I hope you can send me what you dont want i sure could use them. Im on disability and dont get enough money to buy anything i promise im telling you the truth.

[@ShannonAllor]

Unfortunately they have been passed along.