How come 12x12 is not 12x12

[aimeeashell]

So how come SU Paper is not 12x12 and how would I turn SU 12x12 paper into 4 equal 6X6 pages. I stumped..... I have cut up 10 sheets .... can someone please help

[OttawaStamper]

It is kind of annoying, isn't it? However, most page protectors only hold exactly 12 x 12 (or 6 x 6 etc) pages. So, if you did a layout that had lots of stuff on it that added dimension to the page, it probably wouldn't fit into the page protector. I use SU paper for my 6 x 6 pages and I just cut them a wee bit smaller than 6 inches on each side.

HTH.

[tayloredexpressions]

I've been frustrated by the same thing! I scored all the paper for one the card organizers using 12 x 12 and then figured out when I went to fold it that it's not really 12 x 12. That's so misleading!

[candicek]

Becuase paper manufacturers want to frustrate us! I am a lumpy scrapper, and have no problems with my true 12X12 pages. I do not like the ones that are a little short, and usually avoid them. Even for card making. I want my scoring to be easy and not have to think about the measurement. IMHO

[Ally]

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Originally Posted by aimeeashell

So how come SU Paper is not 12x12 and how would I turn SU 12x12 paper into 4 equal 6X6 pages. I stumped..... I have cut up 10 sheets .... can someone please help

Cut the same amount off the top as it is short on the side. So if it is 1/4" short cut 1/4" off the top, then the piece is square. Then cut into quarters as normal, so each piece would be 5 7/8" by 5 7/8". Not sure if my dimensions are accurate, I couldn't find a calculator, but I'm sure you get the idea.