Using Papers with Huge Design Elements

Before I knew what worked best for cards I bought a 12x12 paper stack from Michael's.  Unfortunately, most of the designs have huge motifs which are best used for a full-size scrapbook, not an A2-size card.  The following is my attempt to use some of these papers.

Everything is nicely coordinated, with the outlines being brown instead of the more common black.  With so many sheets of this paper, it'll be forever before I use it up, so it may be donated to the children's librarian in town.  She always appreciates materials for her crafty projects.  We shall see.  With so much paper I really like in the drawer, why use something I have to work so hard to use effectively?