Happy Arty Days: March 2021

Altenew Paint-A-Flower: Coral Sunset Outline Stamp Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hey there Altenew friends, & welcome to the Happy Arty Days blog!

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

Altenew Paint-A-Flower: Coral Sunset Outline Stamp Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway!

A big thankyou to the wonderful Seeka for relaying you here!

If you haven't arrived here as part of the blog hop, or you're feeling a little lost, here's the full blog roll call for you...

Start here ---> Altenew Card Blog

You are here ---> Amanda Baldwin

Katrina Howe

Wow! That's quite the talented list! And as you can see, you're almost at the finish line!

You've probably read all these details already, but just incase, here's the all important info you need to know about today's hop:

To celebrate this fabulous release Altenew have some fantastic giveaways happening!

Like $200 in total prizes! WOW!

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 featured above by 03/27/2021 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 03/30/2021.

Good Luck!

Plus, did you know that Altenew also offer a Paint-A-Flower Subscription?

Receive a specially discounted price and never suffer FOMO again - yesss!!!

Find out more about the Paint-A-Flower Subscription HERE.

Okay, time to share some pretties with the Coral Sunset Outline Stamp Set....

The new PAF Coral Sunset Outline Stamp Set is perfect for coloring with the Altenew Artist Alcohol Markers. I stamped the Coral Sunset image with Permanent Black Crisp Dye Ink, and then colored with the Sunshine Valley Garden Set of markers. Simple but so effective!

I just love how seamless and pretty these blooms are!

So stunning!

But it isn't called 'Paint-A-Flower' for nothing! So obligingly, I grabbed my fave Watercolor 36 Pan Set and created this pretty card,

"Miss You"

Now that's a Coral Sunset! Wow!

Let's take a closer look...

SO very pretty!!!

I think you'll agree that this Altenew Paint-A-Flower: Coral Sunset Outline Stamp Set is an absolute must-have!

***Shop yours HERE***

Please remember to leave a comment at the end of this post to be entered into the giveaway draw

& Good Luck!

Time to send you hopping over to the final stop: the amazing Katrina Howe's blog!

Thanks so much for visiting, & for all your kind comments!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Hip Kit Club February Kits Scrapbook Inspiration - Recipe Challenge!

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more Hip Kit Club inspiration!

Today I am sharing my take on the HKC Weekly Challenge featuring the February 2021 Hip Kits!

This week's challenge is this super fun recipe...

Oh how fun is this?! Plus the Hip Kit Club Design Team have the added challenge of documenting a 'place' (no people to feature in our photographs!) Wow, that's a great challenge!

Here's what I came up with,

"This Is My Happy Place"

Sigh! This place, this beach - it truly is our little piece of paradise! I feel so fortunate to live in such a beautiful location & documenting it with the gorgeous February 2021 Hip Kits made it even more pleasurable! There are lots of lovely details to this layout - let's take a closer view...

So stunning! I just adore this fresh and contemporary color scheme for Summer themed pages!

If we work through the recipe check list, I used a mix of pattern paper, Pinkfresh Studio: Some Days collection Chipboard Flair, Simple Stories: Hello Today Decorative Brads and even the Pinkfresh Studio: Some Days Enamel Dots to meet the 'circles' requirement. I fussy cut the paper circles from the Hip Kit Club: Heartfelt collection paper called, Yours Forever. The blue is really striking with the woodgrain and Pinkfresh Studio: Some Days lemon Die Cuts, and who can resist a heart pattern? (especially given my love for this special place!). So lots, and lots of circles to my design, but then with so many beautiful things in the February 2021 Hip Kits - why not?!

Next on the recipe list is to use at least 3 patterned papers. It's always easy to incorporate a few paper designs into every page as the Hip Kits are so carefully curated that everything coordinates perfectly! I took inspiration from the colors and textures in my photograph, and used the B sides of the Hip Kit Club: Heartfelt papers - Love Connection (woodgrain print) and Cross My Heart (soft gray print). It's no secret that I love a good woodgrain print, and this one had my heart! The third paper was the Yours Forever print, which when teamed with the lemon yellow, crisp Bazzill White Cardstock, and the soft gray and woodgrain was a match made in heaven! (or at least, perfect for documenting my paradise on Earth!) Also, to enhance the woodgrain look, I couldn't resist framing my photo with that fabulous Simple Stories: Hello Today Chipboard Frames courtesy of the February 2021 Embellishment Kit. Love it!

Those Pinkfresh Studio: Some Days Floral Die Cuts are also worth a special mention! I associate lemons with all things Summer - so they were the perfect adornment to my beach paradise page!

The next recipe item is 'hidden journaling'. I actually do this on all my layouts, normally as a letter to my children on the back of my page. That isn't particularly inspiring though, so for the sake of today's challenge, I opted for something different! I created a pocket by gluing only the very edges of the top, bottom and left hand side of my framed photo. This allowed me to slide in that sweet Hip Kit Club: Heartfelt Die Cut Tag which I adhered my typewriter journaling onto. Simple, but so effective! Here's a closer look at it...

Pockets are a really easy way to hide your journaling, memorabilia and even more personal photos!

The final item on the recipe is 'one big title'. There are a couple of ways to interpret this; use only one very large word for your project title OR, make one really big title with lots of words - like I did! The soft blue color of the Pinkfresh Studio: Some Days - Puffy Alphabet Stickers were a subtle touch to my page, and prevented that 'big title' from dominating my design.

Simple, beautiful Summer creating for the Hip Kit Club Weekly Challenge with the February 2021 Hip Kits!

I really hope my layout has inspired you to create with this recipe too!

Please be sure to upload your creations for this challenge in the Hip Kit Club Facebook Group HERE! Not only will you have fun and inspire others, but you'll also go in the draw for the weekly challenge prize! Yay! I can't wait to see what you'll create!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Altenew Fairy Tale Dreams Video Hop!

Hey Friends!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I just wanted to let you all know that Altenew are hosting an amazing

Fairy Tale Dreams Video Hop today!

I am so excited to be participating & as always, there are some amazing giveaways happening too!

Find out more, and start this fabulous video hop on the Altenew channel HERE

Here's a s sneaky peek at the layout I've created for today's hop...

Oh how gorgeous!

Please watch how I created it over on my channel HERE

Thanks so much for watching, liking & subscribing to my channel!

Your support really means so much!

(& good luck with the giveaways too!)

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Elle's Studio: Hip, Hip, Hooray Shaker Cards!

Hi Friends!

Hip, Hip, Hooray, it's Elle's Studio 14th birthday!

To celebrate this momentus occasion, I have created a twin set of super fun, shaker cards!

Woohoo! Let's get this party started!

Oh my goodness! How cute 'n' fun is this card duo?!

Elle's Studio Supplies: Happy Birthday Journaling Tags, Happy Birthday Chipboard Stickers, Happy Birthday Wood Veneers, Acrylic Balloons & Presents, Celebrate 6 x 8.5 inch Paper Stack, Make A Wish Stamp, Layered Card Metal Die & Acrylic Stamp Block 3 x 4 inches.

Other Supplies: Smooth Bazzill Cardstock - Coconut Swirl, Black Stamping Ink & Sequins.

Did you spy my Elle's Studio pen?!

All current and new subscribers will receive it with their March Kit subscription! Another great reason to start a subscription - discover all the benefits and more HERE.

Let's take a better look at each individual card...

What a fabulous birthday card for someone special! The blue card definitely has my heart, but the purple and red version is pretty awesome too...

So gorgeous!

I know, you're probably thinking shaker cards are tricky to make, but honestly these cards were really easy to assemble! Elle's Studio products are cleverly designed to coordinate together - they make creating a dream!

Here are my top tips for making these fun cards...

1. Take advantage of the Happy Birthday Journaling Tags! These tags are the perfect base to any layered birthday card design, and are super easy to customize too! I chose the balloons design for my both my cards, personalized them with some repeat stamping from the Make A Wish Stamp, and used their colors to dictate my overall color schemes.

2. Select papers that coordinate with the color palette and theme. I used the new Celebrate 6 x 8.5inch Paper Stack papers to enhance both my birthday cards. These papers are super cute, and the colors just pop! I even fussy cut some bows out of my papers to add that extra somethin'!

3. Use the Elle's Studio Layered Card Metal Die! Possibly the most genius metal die ever invented! It ensures that all layered cuts are accurate, plus saves me so much time ( and frustration) on measuring and cutting! This die set is so good, it even makes my Elle's Studio: 'Hall Of Fame' must-have product list!

4. Use your old Elle's Studio packaging to form the clear acetate pockets! Such a simple idea, but it really takes the 'tricky' out of pocket shakers. I mounted these clear packaging bags onto the back of the layered die cut frames before filling them with a Happy Birthday Journaling Tag and all the sprinkles!

5. Maximize embellishments to create shaker 'stoppers'. I adhered the Happy Birthday Chipboard Stickers and the Acrylic Balloons to the Happy Birthday Journaling Tags to prevent the sequins & sprinkles from falling straight to the bottom of the card. Super pretty, and purposeful!

and lastly,

6. Add a sentiment that is easy to read, despite all the 'shaking sequins'. The Happy Birthday Wood Veneers were ideal for this - the warmth of the wood cut through all the bright colors, created balance and were easy to see when positioned over the layered frame and shaker pocket.

Simple, easy tips for beautiful birthday cards!

I hope my cards have inspired you to give shaker cards a try!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Elle's Studio: March Kit & New Releases Inspiration!

Hi Creative Friends!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio awesomeness with the fabulous March 2021 Kit and new release items!

March 2021 Exclusive Kit

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

Spring, Easter and well, just bright, happy days!

March New Products

Gorgeous, right?!

But it's this next reveal that I'm gasping over....

Hip, Hip Hooray!!!

Did you know that Elle's Studio are celebrating their 14th birthday?!

It's one big, bright & beautiful party this month!

And as a special birthday gift to you, all current and new subscribers will receive a FREE Elle's Studio pen with their March Kits! Yayyy!

Find out all the subscription benefits and more HERE!

& let's not forget the amazing March Digital & Printable Products

Wow!

Every month just impresses me, and March is no exception!

The birthday theme gave me all the party feels, so I just had to create this party on a page....

"Good Times"

How awesome is this?!!

SO.much.fun!

Elle's Studio Supplies: March Kit, March 2021 Labels, Jane Tile Alphabet Cardstock Stickers - Light Teal, Light Teal Cardstock Label Stickers, Happy Birthday Chipboard Stickers, Tiny Shapes and Dots Puffy Stickers-Cool Tones, Grateful Wood Veneers, & Celebrate 6 x 8.5 inch Paper Stack.

Other Supplies: Smooth Bazzill Cardstock - Coconut Swirl, sewing machine stitching and cotton threads, and teal gemstones.

Told you it was like a party on a page! So many fun details!

Speaking of details, here's a few close ups for you...

For the love of embellishments!!!

To enhance the party feel, I trimmed the 3 x 4" March Kit note cards into cute banners! Such a simple idea, but I really love how effective it looked!

And how could I resist this embellishment cluster?! SO gorgeous!!!

For my second layout, I decided to finally document Easter 2020 (or as we refer to it, the great chocolate b-lockdown, lol!)

"Happy Easter 2020"

Such a clean and simple design - kind of in keeping with the low 'iso' mood, and simpler lifestyle.

Elle's Studio Supplies: March Kit, March 2021 Labels, Jane Tile Alphabet Cardstock Stickers - Light Teal, Light Teal Cardstock Label Stickers, Happy Easter Wood Veneers, Tiny Shapes and Dots Puffy Stickers-Cool Tones, Large Acetate Numbers, & Celebrate 6 x 8.5 inch Paper Stack.

Let's take a closer look...

How fabulous is that Happy Easter veneer?! LOVE!

The Large Acetate Numbers are pretty cool too!

That bunny is the cutest!

And there you have it!

Simple, beautiful creating with the new Elle's Studio March Kit!

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

I'll be back a lil later this month to share some birthday themed projects too!

til then,

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Altenew Storybook Fantasy Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hey Crafters & Altenew Friends!

Welcome to the Happy Arty Days blog!

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

Altenew Storybook Fantasy Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release

Blog Hop + Giveaway

A big thankyou to the awesome Jaycee Gaspar for relaying you here!

If you haven't arrived from his blog, or you're feeling a little lost, you can always visit the

Altenew Card Blog HERE

To make things a lil easier, here's the full blog hop roll call for you too...

Start here ---> Altenew Card Blog

Laura Bassen

Jaycee Gaspar

You are here ---> Amanda Baldwin

Dana Joy

Wow! What a line up!!!

Like always, Altenew have some incredible giveaways and promotions to share with you...

Like $300 in total prizes! Yay!!!

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $20 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 shown above by 03/15/2021 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 12 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 03/17/2021.

Good Luck!

And if that wasn't enough,

Here are THREE ways to get an Altenew FREEBIE to kickstart your creativity!

1. Get a FREE brand new Storybook Fantasy Stamp & Die Release Inspiration Guide (worth $5.99) with every order of high-value Storybook Fantasy release bundles. Shop HERE! *Exclusions apply.

2. Get a FREE brand new Creative Jump Start Class with every order from the new Storybook Fantasy release collection from 03/09/2021 through 03/15/2021. Shop HERE!

3. Get a FREE brand new Storybook Fantasy Stamp & Die Release Mini Inspiration Guide with every order from 03/09/2021 through 03/11/2021. Shop HERE!

Wow! So much awesomeness with today's blog hop & release!

And speaking of awesome, let's take a look at what I've been busy creating!

(There's actually quite a lot of eye candy to share with you, so I'll keep my typing short 'n' sweet!)

"My Fave" 8.5" x 11" scrapbook layout

Oh, how elegant is this?!

The Fairy Tale Florals Stamp & Die & Coloring Stencil Bundle would have to be 'my fave' in this release - absolutely gorgeous!

Altenew Supplies: Fairy Tale Florals Stamp & Die & Coloring Stencil Bundle, Cool Summer Night Slim Washi Tape Set, Crisp Dye Northern Shore Mini Ink Cubes, Glacier Caves Enamel Dots & Enjoy The Ride Ephemera.

Here's a closer look for you...

Simply stunning!

"Forever" 6 x 8.5" scrapbook layout

This is just the sweetest!

Altenew Supplies: Modern Swans Layering Stamp and Die Set, Cool Summer Night Slim Washi Tape Set, Glacier Caves Enamel Dots, Deep Blue Seas Crisp Dye Mini Ink Cubes, & Permanent Black Crisp Dye Ink.

Such a darling page!

Those Modern Swans are errrything! And I'm loving the new Cool Summer Night Slim Washi Tape Set!

So lovely!

The new Vintage Roses Decal Set - Mini is on my must-have list too...

Sigh! My office supplies never looked to pretty!

Now that's what I call a workspace!

Altenew's floral decals always make everything better!

And once I started decaorating my office, I couldn't stop...

The Aurora Borealis Washi Tape was perfect for jazzing up my plain white laptop!

Just look at that washi tape!!! I.can't.even! Just so stunning!!!

So fabulous!

Did you see the brand new Altenew Detailed Blending Brushes?

These brushes are perfect for all those fine, detailed areas!

These incredible tools are sure to sell out super fast!

Shop your Detailed Blending Brushes HERE

"Thankful For You" card

Oh how lovely!!!

Altenew Supplies: Fairy Tale Rose Layering Stamp and Die Bundle, Artist Markers Sunshine Valley Garden Set, Crisp Dye Ink Permament Black, Cherry Blossom Enamel Dots & Marble Foil Washi Tape.

Such a stunning stamp!

Gorgeous!

"Forever Stories" 12" x 12" scrapbook layout

Oh my heart!

I honestly feel like I saved the very best for last today!

The Book Engravings Stamp & Die Bundle is another of my absolute favorites from this release!

Just look at those stunning blooms!

Altenew Supplies: Book Engravings Layering Stamp & Die Set, Tall Tale Outline Stamp Set, Whimsical Herringbone Outline Stamp Set, Permanent Black Crisp Dye Ink, Northern Shore & Nature's Wonders Crisp Dye Mini Ink Cubes & Glacier Caves Enamel Dots.

Oh this totally has my heart! So very beautiful!

I think you'll agree that the Altenew Storybook Fantasy Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection is exceptional! So much gorgeousness in one release!

I really hope that my projects have inspired you!

Please be sure to leave a comment on this post to be entered into the giveaway draw & good luck!

Time to send you hopping over to the incredible Emily Midgett's blog!

Thanks so much for visiting & for your lovely comments!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

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Altenew Paint-A-Flower: Coral Sunset Outline Stamp Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hip Kit Club February Kits Scrapbook Inspiration - Recipe Challenge!

Altenew Fairy Tale Dreams Video Hop!

Elle's Studio: Hip, Hip, Hooray Shaker Cards!

Elle's Studio: March Kit & New Releases Inspiration!

Altenew Storybook Fantasy Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway