Your Mosaic-Making Shortcut
Turn photos and paper into perfect little mosaic pieces with ease. The One Inch Grid Die includes 24 individual 1x1 squares, making it quick and simple to cut multiple pieces at once. Use them to create colorful mosaics, fill small spaces, add layers of detail, or give favorite photos a whole new look.
One Inch Grid Die
This die is Level Two.
- This die cuts twenty four 1x1 inch squares
- Squares stay attached so they stay in order
- Use this die to cut pattern paper or photos into mosaics
- Use Page Patterns with the bright green squares.
- Design Tip: try to avoid cutting into faces with this die. If possible make sure the face(s) can fit within a 1x1 square.
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For the two mini mosaic sections - just one 4x6 photo was cut and placed in both sections.
Die Info:
- One Inch Grid Die
- Basic Sets: B,C
Photo Info:
- One 4x6 landscape/scenic photo to be cut into mosaic pieces
- Five horizontal photos
- Two photos that can be cropped into smaller rectangle shapes
- Total Number of Photos: 8
Layout Info:
- Difficulty: Beginner Friendly
- Pattern No. 451
For the two mini mosaic sections - just one 4x6 photo was cut and placed in both sections.
Die Info:
- One Inch Grid Die
- Basic Sets: A,B
Photo Info:
- One 4x6 detail photo (such as shells shown)
- Two vertical 4x6 photos
- Two horizontal 4x6 photos
- One photo that fit a 2x2 square shape
- Total Number of Photos: 6
Layout Info:
- Difficulty: Beginner Friendly
- Pattern No. 713
Best Photos For This Die
- Landscapes and scenic views
- Photos with colorful or interesting backgrounds
- Photos with patterns, textures, or repeated details
- Flowers, food, decorations, and other close-up details
- Photos where the subject is spread throughout the frame
- Photos with simple, recognizable shapes or colors
- Everyday photos where small details help tell the story
- People/Animals as long as their face fits within a 1x1 inch square
More Challenging to Use with the Die:
- Very close-up portraits
- Photos where one face fills most of the frame
- Photos where the story depends on seeing the entire image at once
More Ideas Great for Getting Started
One 4x6 photo was cut with the grid die to fill the center area of page.
Die Info:
- One Inch Grid Die
- Basic Sets: A,B,C
Photo Info:
- One 4x6 landscape/scenic photo to be cut into mosaic pieces
- Two 4x6 horizontal photos
- Four photos that can fit into vertical spaces
- Two photos that can be cropped into squares
- Total Number of Photos: 9
Layout Info:
- Difficulty: Beginner Friendly
- Pattern No. 1132
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One 4x6 photo was cut with the grid die to fill mosaic areas.
Die Info:
- One Inch Grid Die
- Basic Sets: A,B,C
Photo Info:
- One 4x6 detail photo
- Two photos that fit vertical spaces
- One horizontal photo
- Two photos that can be cropped into squares
- Total Number of Photos: 6
Layout Info:
- Difficulty: Beginner Friendly
- Pattern No. 132
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One 4x6 photo was cut with the grid die to fill the mosaic sections.
Die Info:
- One Inch Grid Die
- Basic Sets: A,C,D
Photo Info:
- One 4x6 detail photo
- One 4x6 horizontal photos
- Two 4x6 photos that can be cropped into squares
- Total Number of Photos: 5
Layout Info:
- Difficulty: Beginner Friendly
- Pattern No. 538
One 4x6 photo was cut with the grid die to fill the mosaic section.
Die Info:
- One Inch Grid Die
- Basic Sets: A,B,C
Photo Info:
- One 4x6 scenic photo
- Two 4x6 vertical photos
- Two 4x6 horizontal photos
- Four photos that can be cropped into smaller rectangle shapes
- One photo that can be cropped into a square shape
- Total Number of Photos: 10
Layout Info:
- Difficulty: Beginner Friendly
- Pattern No. 469
Pattern paper was cut with the grid die to fill the mosaic sections.
Die Info:
- One Inch Grid Die
- Basic Sets: A,B,C,E
Photo Info:
- One 4x6 horizontal photo
- 7 photos that can be cropped into squares
- One horizontal photo that can fit a 3x4 space
- Total Number of Photos: 9
Layout Info:
- Difficulty: Beginner Friendly
- Pattern No. 186
Three 4x6 photos was cut with the grid die to fill the mosaic sections. Notice how the children's faces are placed within the squares.
Die Info:
- One Inch Grid Die
- Basic Sets: A,B
Photo Info:
- Three 4x6 landscape photos
- Six photos that can be cropped into square shapes
- One detail photo to fill small rectangle shapes
- Total Number of Photos: 9
Layout Info:
- Difficulty: Beginner Friendly
- Pattern No. 599
Blend Photos Together for Amazing Pages
Simply cut multiple detail photos (such as flowers) to make a mosaic
Die Info:
- One Inch Grid Die
- Basic Sets: A,B
Photo Info:
- 3-4 detail 4x6 photos
- One 4x6 vertical photo
- Two photos that can be cut into square shapes
- Total Number of Photos: 6
Layout Info:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Pattern No. 332
Cut two landscape photos to create a mosaic panorama.
Die Info:
- One Inch Grid Die
- Basic Sets: A,B,C
Photo Info:
- Two 4x6 horizontal photos of the same landscape
- Three vertical photos
- One horizontal photo
- Two photos that can be cropped into squares
- Total Number of Photos: 8
Layout Info:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Pattern No. 1108
Cut pattern paper with the grid die to make a colorful mosaic.
Die Info:
- One Inch Grid Die
- Basic Sets: B,C
Photo Info:
- 3 vertical photos
- 1 horizontal photos
- Total Number of Photos: 4
Layout Info:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Pattern No. 499
Any kind of details can become a beautiful mosaic.
Die Info:
- One Inch Grid Die
- Basic Sets: A,B,C
Photo Info:
- Two 4x6 detail photos
- Two vertical photos
- Five photos that can be cropped into a square shapes
- Total Number of Photos: 9
Layout Info:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Pattern No. 395
Mix up photos such as animals, plants and landscapes and blend together. All of these photos were printed at 4x6.
Die Info:
- One Inch Grid Die
- Basic Sets: B
Photo Info:
- Six 4x6 photos cut into mosaic pieces
- Four 4x6 horizontal photos
- Total Number of Photos: 10
Layout Info:
- Difficulty: Adventurous
- Pattern No. 512
Create a large mosaic by blending multiple 4x6 together on a single page. Take time to plan out your page before you cut.
Die Info:
- One Inch Grid Die
Photo Info:
- Total Number of Photos: 9
Layout Info:
- Difficulty: Adventurous
- Pattern No. 160
Make Two Page Spreads
Three 4x6 photos were cut with the grid die to fill the mosaic sections.
Die Info:
- One Inch Grid Die
- Basic Sets: A,B,C
Photo Info:
- Three decorative 4x6 photos
- Three 4x6 vertical photos
- Four 4x6 horizontal photos
- Three photos that can be cropped into squares
- Total Number of Photos: 10
Layout Info:
- Difficulty: Beginner Friendly
- Pattern No. 313 & 406
Two 4x6 photos were cut with the grid die to fill the mosaic sections.
Die Info:
- One Inch Grid Die
- Basic Sets: A,B,C
Photo Info:
- Two 4x6 detail photos
- One 4x6 Horizontal photo
- 12 photos that can be cropped into squares
- Two photos that can be cropped into smaller rectangle shapes
- 1-2 detail photos for small rectangle shapes
- Total Number of Photos: 18
Layout Info:
- Difficulty: Beginner Friendly
- Pattern No. 479 & 792
Four 4x6 photos were blended together to create the mosaics on the left and right sides of the layout.
Die Info:
- One Inch Grid Die
- Basic Sets: B,C,E
Photo Info:
- Five 4x6 photos to cut into mosaic pieces
- Two 4x6 Horizontal photos
- Two 4x6 vertical photos
- Total Number of Photos: 10
Layout Info:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Pattern No. 623