Happy Arty Days

Elle's Studio: September Kit & Inspiration!

Hi Crafters!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio awesomeness!

I can hardly believe it's September already - where has the year gone?

Regardless, it's the 10th, and we all know that means our monthly Kit from Elle's Studio is now available! Yay!

Check it out below...

September 2021 Kit

So much Fall fabulousness this month!

& the September New Releases are just as amazing too...

WHOA!!! I.can't even! SO good!

& the September Digitals don't disappoint either...

I think it's safe to say that it's another wonderful month of crafting ahead thanks to Elle's Studio!

***Shop ALL the new releases HERE***

Time for some inspiration, here's what I've crafted with these lovelies so far....

"Blessed" - 12 x 12 inch scrapbook layout

I don't document my own stories very often, but I have so much to be thankful for that I couldn't resist creating this page! I am so truly blessed!

Elle's Studio Supplies: September 2021 Kit, Banner Stickers, Wood Veneer Leaves, Thankful 6 x 8.5 inch Paper Stack, Home Sewn Stitches Stamp, Thankful Stamp & Red Jane Alphabet Stickers.

Other supplies: Altenew Red Cosmos Pigment Ink Bundle, Altenew Permanent Black Crisp Dye Ink, & Enamel Dots.

Here's a closer look...

When the stamps are this good, you just have to feature them!

You'll spy both the Home Sewn Stitches Stamp & the Thankful Stamp - aren't they awesome?!

And speaking of awesome, how about those Wood Veneer Leaves?

So very beauti-Fall!

To demonstrate the versatility of this month's kit, I've opted for a very different look for my next project...

"My Heart Is Full" - 12 x 12 inch scrapbook layout

Minimalist magic! Because sometimes less is really more!

Elle's Studio Supplies: September 2021 Kit, Banner Stickers, Wood Veneer Banners, Thankful 6 x 8.5 inch Paper Stack, & Home Sewn Stitches Stamp.

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

Love those layers!!!

So awesome!

I'll be back a little later this month with more September inspiration - in the meantime, don't forget to Shop ALL the new things HERE!

Thanks so much for stopping by today,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Elle's Studio: Use Your Scraps from the August Kit!

Hi Creative Friends!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio inspiration!

Today I am sharing some of my top tips to stretch the August kit & add ons!

I only had one of the 3 x 4 inch journal cards left from my August 2021 Kit - but that didn't stop me from creating a full 12 x 12 inch page! Here's what I crafted...

"High Five"

Wow! Such an amazing layout & you'd never guess that I was short on supplies!

Elle's Studio Supplies Featured: August 2021 Kit, Lizzy Alphabet Stamp, Proud Of You Die Cuts,

Light Teal Cardstock Basic Shape Stickers, & August Labels.

Here are my top tips on using your scraps!

1. Add a mixed media base! A splash of paint, and some cleverly repeated stamping will create the illusion of 'more'. I used the packaging technique to apply my blue watercolor paints, and then repeat stamped the scallop icon from the amazing Lizzy Alphabet Stamp.

2. Labels are everything! The humble label is such a useful and versatile embellishment.

I cut a few of the August Labels (and August Kit Die Cuts labels) into half and tucked them under my photograph. So even though I only had the one journal card to mount my photo onto, I now had the appearance of a layered cluster. I also used labels to embellish my journaling (let the good times roll) and enhance the torn edges at the top of my page. Simple, but so effective!

3. Die Cuts add interest, and dimension! Adding die cuts can really bring attention to certain page elements. I used the Proud of You Die Cuts to adorn my photo and make it the focal point. The die cuts also act as page builder, and create the illusion of a much fuller design - despite the lack of supplies.

4. Use your stamps! Not only did I use the Lizzy Alphabet Stamp for my mixed media base, I also repeat stamped the stars from this stamp set to 'fill the gaps'. Using different colored inks or similar stamps in different sizes will also create the illusion of more embellishments on the page.

5. Reveal 'snippets' of pattern paper to give the impression that there's more hiding!

I tore the edges of my white cardstock base and stapled my left over paper scraps to the back of these tears.

6. Make stickers do the hard work! The Light Teal Cardstock Basic Shape Stickers were perfect for tucking into my photo cluster. I also sprinkled some of the light teal stars around my page.

7. Repetition is key! I opted for a simple color palette which I repeated to use in my embellishment selection. The over use of the same colors enhanced the design and gave it a more plentiful appearance. I also repeated the star shape throughout my layout. Again, the overuse of similar items really enforced the abundant look of the page.

And there you have it! My top tips for stretching your supplies while we wait for our newest kit to arrive! I hope I have given you a few ideas to try!

Thanks so much for visiting today,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Dendrobium Orchid Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in total prizes)

Hi Crafters!

Thanks so much for hopping by today!

I am so super excited to be joining Altenew today for this fabulous

Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Dendrobium Orchid Release Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Special thanks to the awesome Tenia Nelson for relaying you here!

If you haven't arrived here as part of the hop, or you're feeling a lil lost, please visit the Altenew Card Blog to get started!

Like usual, Altenew are celebrating in style....

With an epic $200 USD in total prizes! WOW!

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $20 gift certificate to 5 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 09/13/2021 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 7 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 09/15/2021.Good Luck!

Blog Hop List:

Start here ---> Altenew Card Blog

You are here ---> Amanda Baldwin

Such an amazing array of crafter's to inspire you today!

Before I share my pretty project, I really must share this amazing offer...

WOW!

Bundle & Save with the

Craft-A-Flower: Dendrobium Orchid Layering Die Set & Gradient Cardstock Bundle

Or, if you're like me, and never want to miss out on another Craft-A-Flower release, why not join the exclusive Craft-A-Flower club?

This is a monthly subscription plan for the Altenew Craft-A-Flower die set.

When signed up, you are guaranteed a spot in the monthly Craft-A-Flower releases and will receive a set each month - at a specially discounted price! ($35.99 →$29.99). Yessss!!!!

Find out more HERE

Now, onto my project!

Here's what I created with the beautiful Craft-A-Flower: Dendrobium Orchid...

Oh how elegant! Such a delicate and detailed bloom!

Altenew Supplies: Craft A Flower: Dendrobium Orchid, Red Sunset Gradient Cardstock Set, Dancing Peacock 3D Embossing Folder, Fresh Bloom Stamp Set & Permanent Black Crisp Dye Ink.

Let's take a closer look...

I used the lovely Red Sunset Gradient Cardstock Set for my orchids, and layered them onto that gorgeous Dancing Peacock 3D Embossing Folder. Simple crafting, & yet so beautiful!

I think you'll agree that the Craft A Flower: Dendrobium Orchid is an absolute 'must-have' for your floral die collection!

I really hope that my card has inspired you!

Please remember to leave a comment on this post to be entered into the giveaway draw!

Time to send you hopping over to the wonderful Terri Koszler's blog!

Thanks so much for visiting!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Altenew Thanks and Blessings Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

Hi Altenew Friends!

Welcome to the Happy Arty Days blog!

I am so super excited to be participating in today's amazing

Altenew Thanks and Blessings Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Yay! So many gorgeous new products in this release!

Thanks to the awesome Tenia Nelson for relaying you here - if you haven't arrived here as part of the hop, you can visit the Altenew Blog HERE to get started!

I can't get over how amazing this release is!

If you've not seen all the fabulous new things yet, here's a quick look for you...

WOW! So much awesomeness!

Bundle & save with the biggest discounts ever when you purchase the full release HERE

Altenew are celebrating today's release with tons of inspiration, and some fabulous giveaways!

WOW! $300 USD in total prizes!

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 09/09/2021 for a chance to win.

Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 09/11/2021. Good Luck!

Blog Hop Order:

Start here ---> Altenew Blog

You are here ---> Amanda Baldwin

What an amazing line up! So many paper crafters and mixed media artists to inspire you!

And speaking of inspiration, here's what I've created for today's release....

"Blessings" - 12 x 12 inch scrapbook layout

Oh how awesome is this?! SO many gorgeous details!

Altenew Supplies: Blossom & Bloom Stamp and Die Bundle, Greatest Blessings Sentiment Stamp and Die Bundle, Brick Rosette Builder Stencil Set, Fine Frames Diamond Die Set, Caribbean Sky and Persian Blue Pigment Ink, Permanent Black Crisp Dye Ink, Watercolor 36 Pan Set, & Glacier Enamel Dots.

I can't even begin to describe how beautifully the Blossom & Bloom Stamp & Greatest Blessings Sentiment Stamp coordinate together! Such stunning stamps!

Let's take a closer look...