Hip Kit Club: Merry Everything Inspiration!




 Hi Creative Friends! 

I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas!!!

Today I am sharing my take on the Hip Kit Club's Weekly Challenge! This time it's a super fun color challenge.... 

Both the November & December Hip Kits are brimming with these divine colors, and I couldn't wait to get creating for this challenge!

I have been so smitten by the super cute Russian Nesting Dolls featured in the November Hip Kits, that I decided to make some of my own for today's layout. 

Here's what I crafted,

"Merry & Bright" 

 

Oh how adorable is this?!!! So cute 'n' fun! Those Russian Nesting Dolls are the BEST chipboard stickers I've ever seen! Love 'em! With so many beautiful pattern papers in the November 2020 Main Kit, and the challenge colors in mind, I just had to feature them for my larger, fussy cut & hand stitched Russian Dolls. 

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

 

 SO super cute!!! I quickly made up a doll template by drawing a bowling skittle with a circle on top. I traced around these templates and cut out all the pattern paper pieces in red, blue & pink papers. For the doily aprons, I used a metal die from my stash & cut out both a White and a Quartz doily courtesy of the November Cardstock Kit. 

 For the doll faces, I used Light Kraft Cardstock from the October 2020 Cardstock Kit, and drew in the eyes and mouths. I fussy cut out the doll hair from a black 3" x 4" journal card from the November 2020 Pocket Life Kit. For the larger doll, I used pink sequins for her cheeks and for the smaller one, I used a hole punched on some pink paper, both of which are from the November Main Kit. So simple, and yet such a fun use of these supplies! 

 

As the pattern papers are so detailed, I opted for a chunky straight stitch to outline my dolls, and give them even more of that handmade feel. I embellished them with a few supplies from my sewing box, as well as those sweet blue Puffy Stickers. 

 As the largest nesting doll always holds all the 'babies' inside, it seemed only fitting that my large doll feature my babies on it. I framed my children's photograph with that striking Merry Everything Chipboard Sticker Wreath, and foam mounted it onto my doll. So sweet! 

 Surrounding my Russian Nesting Dolls, and completing my scene, are more of the Merry Everything Chipboard  Stickers. This time, I've backed the stickers with golden twine, and created the appearance of hanging ornaments - so cool! I used the Merry Everything Puffy Phrase Stickers for my layout title, and then filled the remaining white space with a mix of star stickers, and vellum from the November Embellishment Kit

For finishing touches, I added some sequins from the Main Kit too. Love it! 

The November Hip Kits are really stunning!

I hope my Russian Nesting Dolls page has inspired you to get a little creative with your Hip Kits, and play along with this week's challenge! Please be sure to share your projects with us in the Hip Kit Club Group HERE - we truly love seeing what everyone creates with the beautifully curated Hip Kits!

Thanks so much for visiting!

Til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo

Altenew Paint-A-Flower: Tulips Outline Stamp Set & More Release Blog Hop + Giveaway




 




Hi Friends! 

Welcome to the Happy Arty Days blog! 

I am so thrilled to be participating in today's fabulous 

Altenew Paint-A-Flower: Tulips Outline Stamp Set

& More Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

If you've just arrived here from the amazing  Tenia Nelson's blog, then you're in the right place! If not, or you're feeling a lil unsure, here's the full blog hop line up for you....

Start here ---> Altenew Card Blog

Norine Borys

LauraJane

Nathalie DeSousa

Dana Joy

Erum Tasneem

Mindy Eggen

Virginia Lu

Tenia Nelson

You are here ---> Amanda Baldwin

Jenny Colacicco

Colleen Balija

Terri Koszler

Kelly Griglione

Teresa Litchfield

Amy Hill

Kari VanNoy

Such a fantastic array of crafters & artists!

Like all good blog hops, Altenew have some amazing giveaways and offers happening...


Like $200 in total prizes!

Yes, you read correctly, $200 in total prizes - YAY!!!!

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $15 gift certificate to 10 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list featured above by 12/28/2020 for a chance to win. 

Altenew will draw 11 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 12/30/2020.


And how's this for a special offer,

The Paint-A-Flower Monthly Subscription Plan

When signed up, you are guaranteed a spot in Altenew's monthly Paint-A-Flower releases and will receive a set each month at a specially discounted price!

Wow! Not only do you save money, but you'll never suffer FOMO again!

But enough chatter, it's time to take a look at what I have created with this beautiful 

Paint-A-Flower Tulips Outline Stamp Set


Sigh! Such beautiful cards!


Let's take a closer look at these beauties...


Gosh, they're such pretty blooms! 
I inked mine with Altenew's Permanent Black Crisp Ink & hand painted with the Watercolor 36 Pan Set. Simple, and yet so elegant!


 I fussy cut out the painted tulips, & foam mounted them onto one of the Celebrate Scrapbook Collection papers. For added dimension & interest, I also foam mounted the pattern papers onto my white card bases.
 So gorgeous!

This one is my personal favorite....


Those colors are errrything! 



Just Stunning! 

But maybe you prefer this brighter and bolder version? 


That purple is really oppulent!



Love! 
Which one was your favorite? Please let me know in the comments below.

Before I send you hopping along, here are a few more amazing Altenew products being released today...


Oh, hello Retractable Eraser!!!



These new products are totally making my arty heart happy!


Awesome!

 I hope my projects have inspired you today! 
***Please remember to leave a comment on this post to enter the giveaway***

Time to send you hopping over to the amazing Jenny Colacicco's blog - she has something beautiful to share with you!
Thanks so much for visiting,
til next time,






Altenew Bursting With Creativity Stand-alone Dies Release Blog Hop + Giveaway





Hi Creative Friends! 

Welcome to the Happy Arty Days blog! I am so thrilled to be participating in today's amazing

Altenew Bursting With Creativity 

Stand-alone Dies Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Yay! There's so many amazing new products & I can't wait to share what I've created with them! Bursting with Creativity, indeed!

If you just arrived here from the wonderful Svitlana Shayevich's blog, then you're in the right place! If not, or you're feeling a lil unsure, here's full blog list for you...

Start here--->Altenew Card Blog

Laura Bassen

Therese Calvird

Jennifer McGuire

Nicole Watt

Kelly Griglione

Vicky Papaioannou

Nathalie DeSousa

Jenny Colacicco

Erum Tasneem

Terri Koszler

Norine Borys

LauraJane

Lilith Eeckels

Mindy Eggen

Tania Ahmed

Dana Joy

Virginia Lu

Teresa Litchfield

Reiko Tsuchida

Kari VanNoy

Svitlana Shayevich 

You are here ---> Amanda Baldwin

Laurie Willison

Keisha Charles

Amy Hill

Maryam Perez

Colleen Balija

Agnieszka Małyszek

Tenia Nelson

Tina Smith

Wow! With so many creatives sharing their talents, you're destined to be inspired & bursting with creativity too! 

Like always, Altenew has some amazing giveaways and offers to share with you too....


Firstly, how about $250 in total prizes?! YAY!!!

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $15 gift certificate to 10 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the above featured blog hop list by 12/23/2020 for a chance to win.

Altenew will draw 12 random winners from the comments and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 12/25/2020.


To celebrate even more, Altenew are also offering 2 ways to receive a free gift....





Here are TWO ways to get a FREEBIE to kickstart your creativity! 


1. Get a FREE brand new Bursting With Creativity Stand-alone Dies Release Inspiration Guide (worth $5.99) with every order of high-value Bursting With Creativity release bundles. Shop HERE!


2. Get a FREE brand new Bursting With Creativity Stand-alone Dies Release Mini Inspiration Guide with every order from 12/17/2020 through 12/19/2020. Shop HERE!

So awesome! 

With the formalities taken care of, it's time to get inspired by my creations....

First up is this clean and fresh scrapbook page, 

"So Loved"

Oh how sweet is this?! That scallop trim at the top is so delicate and divine!  

Altenew Supplies: Creative Edges Scalloped Scallops Die Set, Linear Crossroads Die, Layered Wood Flower Die Set, Just Leaves Die Set, Enjoy The Ride Chipboard Alphas. 

So many pretty layered dies! Love it!

That Layered Wood Flower Die Set is just exquisite! I tucked in a few of the Just Leaves die cuts into that floral cluster too - so good!

Speaking of Just Leaves, check out my next page....

"This"

W.o.W! Now that's some serious layered goodness there! 

Altenew Supplies: Just Leaves Die Set, Twigtastic Die, & Enjoy The Ride Chipboard Alphas. 

How amazing do the Just Leaves look together?!

I absolutely LOVE how this turned out, and it really was as simple as die cutting multiple colors of cardstock with the Just Leaves Die Set. The Twigtastic Die was perfect for layering my photo onto, and coordinated beautifully with the Fall theme. Simple, and yet so striking!

 My next project also features the Just Leaves Die Set, but has a very different look & feel to it...

"That's My Girl"

Super sweet & adorable!

Altenew Supplies: Just Leaves Die Set, & Enjoy The Ride Scrapbook Collection. 

Such a soft and pretty page! Let's take a closer look....

Those leaves are errrrything!!!!

Just gorgeous!

The new Stand Alone Dies are also perfect for card making....

Oh! So elegant!

Altenew Supplies: Swirl Motif Die Set, Woven Heart Die Set, Essential Sentiment Strips Die Set, 2 in 1 Precision Glue Pen

The Swirl Motif Die Set is really somethin' & would be perfect for making wedding invitations with as well! 


I love how pretty this looks when teamed with the Woven Heart Die Set - a match made in heaven!
LOVE!!!

And lastly, but by no means least, I have this stunning card to share....


So stunning!!!


I can't even begin to tell you how much I enjoyed making this card - everything about the Dotted Lines Debossing Cover Die just makes me happy! And let's not forget, it's in my fave colors too! The brand new Northern Shore Mini Cube Set will have your heart! Love it all!




I hope my projects have inspired you to get creating with these amazing new products! 
Please remember to leave a comment to enter the giveaway draw, 
& Good Luck!
Time to send you hopping over the incredible  Laurie Willison's blog!

Thanks so much for visiting, 
til next time,