Paper Issues: November Working Title - Numeral Fun!

Hi Creatives!

Welcome to a new month of Paper Issues awesomeness!

Whoa! Can you believe it's November already?!! 

WOW!

Time sure does fly when you're having fun!

And speaking of fun, let's get started on this month's Working Title challenge!

For November, we're having numeral fun with our titles. 

Simply use a number or numerals in your title

Here's some title ideas to get you started:

1,2,3 Go!

Happy 5th Birthday

Ten Things About You

December 25

12 Days of Christmas

First Day of....

2 Cool 4 School

Friday 13th

Love You 2!

I'm sure you get the idea! 

Whether it be the written word or the actual numeral, simply feature it in your title somewhere!

Here's my sample layout for you....

"1. Open Your Heart"

Oh isn't this the sweetest?!

I have used Pink Paislee's Paige Taylor Evans, Turn The Page collection and the awesome

 V-Background cut file

I have used numbers not only in my title, but also to step you through my journaling - 

1. Open Your Heart to New Beginnings, 

2. Believe in You 

& 3. Follow Your Dreams

Such a beautiful message for my daughter! 

Let's take a closer look..... 

To add emphasis to my numerals, 

I have doubled them up with the Shimelle Glitter Girl Marquee Thickers

There's a few pretty papers here too!

 I especially love those fussy cut quotes from pattern paper, Paper 21. 

So many gorgeous embellishments in this collection! 

But enough chatter from me, 

Time for you to get creating now!

 Be sure to add your numeral creations in the 

Paper Issues Friends & Fans Facebook group here  

to go in the draw to win a Paper Issues gift card. 

Upload as many NEW entries as you like by December 3rd, 

to increase your chances of winning! 

Winners will be announced December 4th.

Goodluck!

Need scrapbook supplies? 

Use code AMANDA in the Paper Issues store here

& save 20% off your total - every single time you order! Yay!

Thanks so much for visiting,

I can't wait to see all your wonderful numeral creations!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: 2017 Fall Crop: Supersize It!

Hi Creative Friends!

Are you playing along with the

 Paper Issues Fall Crop?! 

If not, come join us in the Paper Issues Friends & Fans Facebook group here

I am lucky enough to be hosting two of the Crop challenges,
& I am so super excited about it!
Here's my second challenge for the crop.....

Yup! Supersize it and go LARGE!!!

For this challenge you can either use a supersized photograph OR a supersized title for your layout.

Easy to play, but tons of fun (& you go in the draw to win some awesome prizes!)

Here's my sample layout for you....

"Major Heart Eyes"

Major heart eyes, indeed! Isn't this the most beautiful photo?!!

And yes, I supersized it to focus in on that gorgeous handhold! 

These two are inseparable, they really dote on one another - it's so lovely!

You'll spy that I used the stunning Pink Paislee: Paige Taylor Evans: Turn The Page collection for this layout. That sweet floral paper is just perfect for Spring or Fall memory keeping. 

And the embellishments are just divine!

Here's a few close ups for you.....

Just look at that sweet Puffy Sticker heart! It really pops against the black n white photo.

I am also LOVING the Fresh Start Icon Thickers (chipboard stickers) - there are so many cute designs!

And speaking of Thickers..... 

The New Day Printed Thickers are amazing!!!

They really are title perfection!

Feeling like you need a lil more Pink Paislee in your stash?

Use code AMANDA in the Paper Issues store here

& you'll save 20% off your total spend! Yay!

I hope you liked my fun take on this SUPERsized challenge!

I can't wait to see what you create for it!

Thanks for stopping by!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: October Try It Tuesday!

Hi Creative Friends!

I am so excited to share another super fun edition of Paper Issues Try It Tuesday challenge!

 Yay!

I love trying out new things, and I hope you'll enjoy the challenge I've set for this month!

October's edition of Try It Tuesday is to either paint, colour, or spray your cardstock  

& then use a punch, die or cut file to cut it out and feature on your project! 

Literally, Paint it then Punch it!

Here's what I'm meaning......

I created this pretty watercolour background for a challenge a while ago, but I never ended up using it. It was perfect for today's challenge, with those old butterfly punches.

Here's how I used the butterflies on my project.....

"Dream Chaser"

Oh swoon! Isn't this just the prettiest outcome?!!

I've used the gorgeous Pink Paislee: Paige Taylor Evans: Turn The Page collection. 

The butterflies & colours in this line coordinated beautifully with my painted 'n' punched butterflies.

So pretty! 

I love mixed media, but it can be daunting for some...  

This technique of paint and punch is a great approach to introducing paints into your layouts, but remaining in control of the 'mess'. 

Clean mixed media, it's a thing y'all!

Love it!!!

Here's a closer view for you..... 

Such a gorgeous, whimsical page!

Love the flow and direction that the butterflies create in this design.

As well as my punched butterflies, you'll also spy some fabulous Die Cuts, Puffy Stickers and Chipboard Stickers from the Turn The Page line. 

Turn The Page is such a bright, fun and happy collection!

Aren't those florals just divine?!!

Beautiful!

Hope my layout has inspired you to play along - 

I can't wait to see what you create!

Upload your creations with us in the October Album 

in the Paper Issues Friends & Fans Facebook Group

Need supplies before you get started?

Shop this beautiful line and so much more, in the Paper Issues store HERE

& REMEMBER: Use my code AMANDA & you'll save 20% off every.single.time your order! Yay!!!

Looking for more Try It Tuesday inspiration?

See what the rest of our talented team has created here.

Thanks for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: October Take 5 Tuesday!

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues awesomeness with the October edition of

Yay!!!

It's no secret that I LOVE this challenge, and how good is this month's list?!!

As usual, I've managed a few more items than 5, but that's just how easy it is to play along!

You'll spy blue, white, sticker, something gold, cardstock, chipboard, tag & the free choice (doily) on my scrapbook layout. 

But enough chatter, here it is.....

"Everyday Moments"  

Oh how pretty!!!

A beautiful page for my beautiful daughter!

I've used the gorgeous Turn the Page collection from Pink Paislee / Paige Taylor Evans, and I am LOVING it! So bright, and cheerful with a feminine feel to it! And OH those florals!!! 

Pretty, pretty, pretty!

Let's take a closer look......

How good are those foil accent Die Cuts?!! That butterfly is just stunning! 

And the Puffy Stickers in this line are just the cutest!

That sweet bird,  & my title are from the Die Cuts packet have been mounted on foam dots to make add dimension and interest. Gorgeous!

Everything in the Turn The Page line is SO bright, fun and Preeeeeetty! Love it all!

Hope you've been inspired by my Take 5 Tuesday layout!

Need that Pink Paislee collection and more?? 

Get yours in the Paper Issues store here

& REMEMBER: Use code AMANDA and you'll save 20% off your total spend! YAY!!!

Looking for more Take 5 inspiration?

See what our incredible team has created here

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo