Happy Arty Days: August 2021

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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

Elle's Studio: Product Focus: Pocket Envelope Metal Die Set

Hi Crafty Friends!

Welcome back for even more Elle's Studio awesomeness!

Today I am shining the product spotlight on the brand new Pocket Envelope Metal Die!

As the name suggests, this fabulous die set is designed to create envelopes that fit inside a pocket page album - awesome, right? However, like all Elle's Studio products, they have been expertly designed to meet the needs of a variety of crafters!

This die set is great for creating cards, happy mail packages, and even mini albums! For today's post, I wanted to share how I used the Pocket Envelope Metal Die to create an interactive, hidden journaling scrapbook page! Such a versatile little die!

"Good Times" - 12 x 12inch scrapbook layout

Oh, how cool is this?! Rainbow envelopes for the win!

Elle's Studio Supplies: Pocket Envelope Metal Die, August 2021 Kit, Proud Of You Die Cuts, Chipboard Circle Stickers, Tiny Acrylic Stars, Adventure 6 x 8.5inch Paper Stack, & Good Times 6 x 8.5inch Paper Stack.

Let's take a better look...

Such a bright and fun page, and this is only enhanced by the colorful pattern papers from both the Adventure & Good Times 6 x 8.5inch Paper Stacks.

I organized my pocket envelopes into rainbow order, and labelled each one with the coordinating day of the week chipboard circle stickers.

I've also hidden a little note and or story for my son inside each of the envelopes - kind of like an Advent calendar with a lil surprise waiting inside! I love hidden journaling, and this is such a simple and effective way to incorporate more of it into my memory keeping pages. It's also really fun for my son to play and interact with his albums and find new joy in past memories too!

In true ROYGBIV style, I ended the rainbow with a violet envelope. I tucked this one under my son's photograph, because he is the gold at the end of my rainbow! I also sprinkled some of the acrylic stars through my photo cluster in rainbow order too!

Favorite indeed! This boy has such an amazing spirit and heart - he is our happy and our 'Good Times'. The Proud Of You Die Cuts communicated this sentiment perfectly!

Unlike the other pocket envelopes, I left the purple one open revealing the note card tucked inside. This is designed so my son would see it, and be encouraged to pull out the card.

I embellished his photo cluster with a mix of die cuts, and chipboard stickers but my favorite adornment is that fussy cut pie chart from the August Kit - so cool!

Everything about this page is so carefully considered, and is so beautiful in it's simplicity. And all because of one very small, but very versatile Pocket Envelope Metal Die! What will you create with yours? The possibilities are endless!

I hope my project inspired you today!

Shop the Pocket Envelope Metal Die HERE & see more inspiration with it from our amazing Design Team - you'll be so glad you did!

Thanks for stopping by!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

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

Hi Crafters!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio awesomeness!

It's time to reveal the August Kit and new release items & oh me, oh my!

SO.much.amazingness this month!

Here's a looksee...

August 2021 Exclusive Kit

Oh aren't those colors and patterns divine?!!

And the new releases are going to have you swooning too...

Wow! So much awesomeness in this release!

I'd race and fill my cart (HERE) before it's all sold out (just sayin')!

& let's not forget the fabulous August Note To Self Printables & Digital Cut Files...

It really is a spectacular release day!

***Shop ALL the new things in the Elle's Studio shop HERE***

Time for some inspiration!

Here's what I've created so far this month...

"Sun Day Fun Day" - 12 x 12 inch scrapbook layout

Whoa! How awesome is this?!!

That stamped background is errrrrrything!!!

Elle's Studio Supplies: August 2021 Kit, Pr oud Of You Die Cuts, Light Teal Cardstock Basic Shape Stickers, Chipboard Circle Stickers, You Got This Stamp & Adventure 6 x 8.5inch Paper Stack.

Other Supplies: Asstd stamping ink pads, & machine stitching.

Here's a few close ups of this stampendous page!

Stamped circles for the win!

The You Got This Stamp is my favorite stamp set from this release - so versatile!

My favorite part of Summer is.... well, let's be honest, I'm just a Summer girl at heart!

I'm pretty sure every Summer moment is my favorite part, but especially days spent at the beach with these two!

The Pr oud Of You Die Cuts might seem to have a back to school theme, but honestly, they're super versatile too! And I'm loving all the pops of teal this month!