Happy Arty Days: July 2021

Elle's Studio: Five on Friday Inspiration!

Hey Friends, Happy FriYAY!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio July Kit inspiration!

I can't wait to share what I've created using the exclusive July 2021 Kit and new release items! Today's post is all about highlighting 5 of the new products - hence, 5 on Friday!

Let's get started!

Firstly, here are the 5 products I've chosen to highlight...

1. July 2021 Kit die cuts

2. Adventure 6x 8.5inch Paper Stack

3. Cardstock Die Cut Tags

4. Navy Puffy Alphabet Stickers

and last, but by no means least,

5. Summertime Tabs Stamp

Wow! SO much awesomeness to craft with! Some might say the Fantastic Five!

Here's what I came up with,

"Vacay & Good Times"

How awesome is this?!

Five products, and five stars! You'd never know that this page was limited to only five products - so many wonderful details to admire!

Elle's Studio Supplies: July 2021 Kit die cuts, Adventure 6 x 8.5inch Paper Stack, Cardstock Die Cut Tags, Navy Puffy Alphabet Stickers, and Summertime Tabs Stamp.

Other: White Bazzill cardstock, black stamping ink, machine stitching.

Let's take a closer look...

Firstly, let's talk all things pattern paper!

I think it's only fair to say that the new Adventure 6 x8.5inch Paper Stack is a serious 'must-have' item! With 2 sheets of 15 designs it's easy to create the illusion of full size 12inch papers. I butted together two 2inch strips of the striped design paper and adhered them to the back of my distressed white cardstock base to form a 12 inch background paper. So cool!

On the opposite side of my page, I layered two 6inch squares of the yellow striped paper over the top of my white cardstock. To build on my design, and to enhance my sunset photo I also machine stitched a pattern paper sunburst design over the striped yellow section. Plus, I even backed my photograph onto a paper base too! Pattern paper is definitely for the win!

And speaking of winning, how about the versatile use of the Navy Puffy Alphabet Stickers? Apart from the obvious title, I also used these stickers to emphasize the sunburst rays! Such an inventive way to utilize the exclamation marks!

The June 2021 Kit die cuts were the perfect embellishment for adorning my photo, as well as filling some negative space. I combined the two tone banner with the Summertime Tabs Stamp to add a snip-it of storytelling to my page.

To fill more of the negative space, I shadow stamped the 'fun in the sun' sentiment - also from the awesome Summertime Tabs Stamp.

The Cardstock Die Cut Tags could be used in a myriad of ways, but I tucked mine beneath my photo to create even more visual attention.

Really simple, and such effective approaches for maximizing 5 products!

I hope my project has inspired you today!

***Shop ALL the new Elle's Studio products HERE***

Thanks so much for stopping by,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Altenew Paint-A-Flower: Fashion Monger Dahlia Outline Stamp Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hey Crafters & Altenew Friends!

Thanks for hopping over to the Happy Arty Days blog!

I'm so thrilled and delighted to be joining Altenew for this fabulous

Altenew Paint-A-Flower: Fashion Monger Dahlia Outline Stamp Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Enormous thanks to the amazing Jaycee Gaspar for relaying you here!

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

Like always, Altenew are celebrating this release with some amazing offers and giveaways...

Like $200USD in total prizes!

Yes, you read correctly! 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 07/28/2021 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 07/30/2021. Good Luck!

Blog Hop Order List:

Start here ---> Altenew Card Blog

Jaycee Gaspar

You are here ---> Amanda Baldwin

Wow! What a line up!

Plus, don't miss these great offers...

Save with the Paint-A-Flower: Fashion Monger Dahlia & Watercolor Essential 12 Pan Set Bundle

Shop HERE

Or, go large with the Paint-A-Flower: Fashion Monger Dahlia & Artists' Watercolor 24 Pan Set Bundle

Shop this deal HERE

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

Find out more about this monthly subscription HERE

With the formalities taken care of, let's take a look at my project with the beautiful Paint-A-Flower: Fashion Monger Dahlia Outline Stamp Set...

Such a beautiful thankyou card!

Altenew Supplies: Paint-A-Flower Fashion Monger Dahlia, Dancing Peacock 3D Embossing Folder, Sunshine Valley Garden Artist Alcohol Markers Set F, Wildflower Scrapbook Collection & Calla Lily Gel Pen Set.

Isn't this Paint-A-Flower divine?!

Here's another look at it...

You'll spot that I colored mine with the gorgeous Sunshine Valley Garden Artist Alcohol Markers Set F, before fussy cutting out the Dahlias. I arranged the Fashion Monger Dahlias over the Dancing Peacock 3D Embossing Folder base using foam tape.

Simple, but so elegant!

Really stunning cardmaking with this month's gorgeous Altenew Paint-A-Flower: Fashion Monger Dahlia Outline Stamp Set!

***Shop yours HERE before they're all sold out!***

I hope my card has inspired you today!

Please remember to leave a comment to be entered into the giveaway draw,

& Good Luck!

Time to send you hopping over the amazing Erum Tasneem's blog - she will surely mesmerize you!

Thanks so much for visiting,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Hip Kit Club: June 2021 Main Kit Only

Hi Crafters!

Welcome back for more Hip Kit Club inspiration & awesomeness!

Today I'm sharing how I've incorporated punches and metal dies from my stash into a

June 2021 Main Kit Only layout.

Yay, such a fun challenge!

Oh, and if you're a mom of boys (or simply just wondering how such a pretty kit can work for boy pages), read on!

Here's my darling son's newest page with the June 2021 Main Kit Only...

"Happy Memories"

Whoa! How awesome is this?! Super cool & perfect for documenting my sweet boy!

You'll spy punched stars and semi circles, as well as die cut foliage pieces too!

And my favorite die cut? Well, that would definitely be the diamond die that I used to shape my photograph with!

Here's a closer look at it...

So super awesome! That diamond photo is really somethin'! To be honest, it dictated the vertical page arrangement and overall design of the layout. I even aligned my border papers (B sides of Hip Kit Club's Delightful: Lemon Parfait and Pinkfresh Studio's Happy Blooms: Garden) with the diamond photo before I zig zagged them into place.

The blue, teal and purple tones of this layout are so cool and refreshing that they simply add to the chilled out, Summer vibes theme. This contemporary color scheme is then balanced out with pops of striking black & white embellishments. The black and white details really cut through the 'softness' of the colors, giving a stronger & more masculine feel. You'll notice that I've featured lots of textural elements such as messy machine stitching, distressed cardstock, those amazing Hip Kit Exclusive Wood Veneer Buttons, lots of foam tape and even curled, folded and raised embellishments for the same effect.

The Hip Kit Club Delightful Ephemera leaves inspired me to create more foliage die cuts to anchor my photo with. I cut these leaves from the B side of Pinkfresh Studio's Happy Blooms: Garden paper, and arranged them with the Delightful leaves, as well as the banners from the Pinkfresh Studio Happy Blooms: Journaling Bits. The Delightful Wood Veneer Buttons were perfect for added dimension and interest, but I felt like my page needed more black and white details. The solution? I used an old star punch with the B side of Hip Kit's Delightful: Strawberry Crush Paper (white paper with black dot pattern) and sprinkled them throughout the vertical design (because he's my lil super star, of course!).

My semi circle punch was used to support the two die cut clouds. A simple mirroring technique, but so effective!

All the Hip Kit Club Main Kit awesomeness!!! Love it!

I hope my layout has inspired you to get creating with the June 2021 Hip Kits today!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: Seasonal Blooms Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hi Altenew Friends & Fans!

Welcome to the Happy Arty Days blog!

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

Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: Seasonal Blooms Release Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Huge thanks to the amazing Jennifer McGuire for relaying you here!

Her projects are always mesmerizing!

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

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

With an amazing $300USD in total prizes!

Yes, you read correctly! $300USD in total prizes!

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 07/18/2021 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 07/20/2021.

Blog Hop Order

Start here ---> Altenew Blog

Jennifer McGuire

You are here ---> Amanda Baldwin

I am so thrilled to be part of this hop and introducing the first-ever

Altenew: Craft Your Life Project Kit!

This is an exciting monthly package that is sure to get the creativity flowing! Each month the Craft You Life Project Kit will include a 6x8 stamp set, coordinating die set, as well as a stencil and embossing folder to fit the theme - wow! So much awesome in one lil kit!

Here's a look at this month's Craft Your Life Kit: Seasonal Blooms

WOW!!!

Please note: These products are NOT sold separately - they are exclusive to the Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit!

Worried that the Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit will sell out before you get it into your cart?

Never fear!

You can secure early access to the Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit before it is released in-store by subscribing to the Craft Your Life Project Kit Monthly Subscription Plan! When you are subscribed to the monthly subscription, you are guaranteed a spot in the New Craft Your Life Project Kit each month.

You will also have the added benefit of a discounted price - only $49.99/ month! (plus shipping and tax)

What are you waiting for?

With the formalities taken care of, it's time for some inspiration!

Here's what I've created with the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Seasonal Blooms...

"Hello, I LOVE YOU" - 8.5 x 11inch scrapbook layout

Oh.my.heart!

I can't even begin...SO beautiful!

Scrapbooking & memory keeping are going to a whole new level thanks to the

Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit!

Altenew Supplies: Craft Your Life Project Kit - Seasonal Blooms, Permanent Black Crisp Dye Ink, Assorted Altenew Colored Stamping Inks, Detailed Blending Brushes, & Creative Edges: Scalloped Scallops Die Set.

Let's take a closer look...

You'll spy that I have stamped, stencil colored, & die cut those amazing Seasonal Blooms for maximum impact!

I layered these blooms onto a sheet of vellum, before foam mounting over the white Seasonal Blooms 3D embossed paper. Simple, beautiful, elegant!

I also used the Seasonal Blooms Stamps and Coordinating Die Set to form my layout title!

Perfect!

And I just had to make a card too...

Oh how elegant!!!

The Altenew 3D Embossing Folders are always impressive, but combined with the rose gold foil, well, they really are a match made in card making heaven!

So beautiful!

I think it's safe to say that I am locking in my monthly subscription to the

Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit now! Get yours HERE!

I really hope my projects have inspired you today!

You can see more of my crafty projects on Instagram HERE

***Please be sure to leave a comment on this post to be entered into the giveaway!***

Thankyou & Good Luck!

Time to send you hopping over to my favorite crafty guy, the super talented Jaycee Gaspar - blog HERE!

Thanks so much for visiting,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

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Elle's Studio: Five on Friday Inspiration!

Altenew Paint-A-Flower: Fashion Monger Dahlia Outline Stamp Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hip Kit Club: June 2021 Main Kit Only

Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: Seasonal Blooms Release Blog Hop + Giveaway