Technique Tuesday: December Memory Keepers Inspiration

Hi Friends! 

Welcome back for more inky inspiration with the December Memory Keepers Studio release from 

This month's release includes the Self Care Stamp Set 

& the Geometric Border Crafting Dies

Such an awesome set! 

As always, you can become a member, bundle them and SAVE $$$! 

Find out more about membership benefits HERE

***Shop this fabulous Memory Keepers Studio set HERE***

This set would definitely make some beautiful cards, but I really wanted to demonstrate how versatile these products can be! So I've opted for a 12 x 12 scrapbook page.....

Here's what I created, 

"Weekend Obsessed"

How fabulous is this?!!

I've documented my favorite, go-to place for self care!

 The beach has always been powerful for me, and it really does bring me clarity, mindfulness and peace. I've combined the December Memory Keepers Studio products with the Crate Paper: All Heart collection, and I think they compliment each other perfectly! 

I cut the circular Geometric Border Crafting Die with cork board, and I just love how effective this looks! 

I stamped a lot of the phrases from the Self Care Stamp in plain black ink - keeping them striking and bold! 

The fonts in those phrase stamps are just stunning! LOVE the Self Care Stamp set!

***Shop the December Memory Keepers Studio release HERE***

Thanks so much for stopping by today! 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo 

Pinkfresh Studio: Simple & Sweet Summer Days!

Hi Friends! 

Welcome back for more fresh & fabulous Pinkfresh Studio inspiration!

For today's post I am sharing all the 8.5" x 11" scrapbook layout love with the divine 

Simple & Sweet collection! 

Hope you enjoy seeing what I've created!

First up is this minty delight, 

" Beautiful, Happy Memories"

 

Beautiful happy memories, indeed! Aren't they just the sweetest together?! 

I just adore the simplicity of this design! So clean, and concise - all about my precious photograph! 

I am also loving that refreshing color scheme, and those pretty floral layers!

I start with an 8.5" x 11" base with reverse side of pattern paper, GOOD COMPANY (that mint color is just divine!!!), and I layer it with a 7.5" x 10" white cardstock base. I stitch the two layers together, and then build up my page. 

Let's take a closer look....

So much pretty here! 

On careful inspection, you'll spot the gorgeous Emerald City Liquid Watercolor (which I have watered down immensely) forming a striped, freshmint base for my photo cluster. To this, I add those blue floral Die Cuts, and a fussy cut tag from pattern paper FRESH AIR.

My photo is embellished with that fabulous STITCHED FRAME, and that striking DIE CUT black heart with gold foil dots. In keeping with the gold embellishments, you'll also spy scattered GOLDEN ACCENT PUFFY STICKER hearts.  SO good! 

I embellish the photo frame with that sweet PUFFY STICKER heart, and then use the PUFFY STICKER words to create my vertical title. 

For finishing touches, I stitch the DIE CUT labels to the top of my page, and embellish with a CHIPBOARD STICKER sentiment. Voila!

So cool and refreshing! 

 

My second layout is warm, citrus-y sweet & just screams Summer....

"Sunkissed"

Isn't this gorgeous?!

Summer days never looked so pretty!

I've kept with the soft mint highlights, but opted for a brighter color scheme with those sweet lemons! Most of the lemons have been fussy cut from pattern paper, LEMON LUSH, but you'll also spy a few DIE CUTS & a PUFFY STICKER too!

Like my previous layout, I have adorned my photograph with a fabulous STITCHED FRAME, as well as layered fussy cut labels from pattern paper FRESH AIR beneath it all too. So cool! 

Here's a closer look....

I've made use of as many of the yellow PUFFY STICKERS as I could, as well as scattering mint ENAMEL DOTS throughout my design too! I've foam mounted my gold foil DIE CUT title to add emphasis and interest to my page. 

To create balance, I anchor my design with that rectangle CHIPBOARD STICKER. I love how such a simple embellishment can bring it all together - just incredible! 

Such a pretty page for my pretty girl! 

And there you have it! 

My Simple & (oh-so) Sweet takes on 8.5" x 11" layouts for Pinkfresh Studio!

I hope they have inspired you to get creating with this gorgeous Summer line! 

Thanks so much for visiting today, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Shimmerz Paints: All About the Blues!

Hi Creatives!

Welcome back for more Shimmerz Paints inspiration!
Instead of focusing on a particular Shimmerz Paint product,
today's post is all about my fave colour; blue!
Here's what I've created ......

"Life Is Good"

Awesomeness!
I took these sweet pics of my darling boy at the beach on Christmas Eve and couldn't wait to document them! So cute! And such happy memories too!
I've used the Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Bohemian Dream collection, and have drawn from all the blues in this line too!
With it being a coastal theme, ombre blues seemed a perfect choice for my background paper.



That Shimmerz Paints background is totally WOW!

Here's how I created it......

I used a scribbles circle stencil in a right alignment position. 

I wanted to create an ombre look with our awesome sprays.

Starting from the top, I misted a row of Spritz: Sapphire, followed by Vibez: Jeni Be Bleu, & lastly Vibez: Cold As Ice. I add a few flicks of paint from each spray nozzle too!

So cool!

While that was drying, I painted up my chippie title .....

I start with good wet coat of Creameez: Boogie Boardin' Blue, and before it dries, I blend in some Inklingz: Me & Blue. This adds more interest to the title, as well as more shimmer & shine! 

To make the title stand out a lil more, I outline the script with a fine line black permanent pen. 

Seriously good! 

I LOVE how effective this looks!

Here's a closer look at my completed page.....

That spritzed background is just so stunning! 

I hope you'll give creating your own Shimmerz Paints background a try!

I think you'll agree that the end result is so worth it!

Need some more Shimmerz Paints before you get started?

Visit the online store HERE

& REMEMBER: Type AMANDA in the comments section of your order (every time you order)

 and you'll receive a bonus shimmery gift! Yay for free paint! 

Thanks so much for stopping by today, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: August New Issue: Round 2

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends!

Welcome to Round 2 of the August edition of Paper Issues'

Yay! I love this challenge, it always pushes me to think a lil more about my creating!

This month's Issue is:

Summer In & Summer Out

Suggested ideas for this issue include:

 

Show us your favorite summer activities - indoor and out; 

Vacations

Sight seeing

Staycations

 Use the PI flamingo card.

Here's what I came up with.....

"Mermaid Hair"

Oh, isn't this preeeeeeetty!

The beach is hands down, without a doubt,

 our all time favourite Summer activity!

And isn't she the sweetest with her beach hair?!!

I LOVE how this page turned out!

I have used Pink Paislee's Summer Lights collection, as well as watercolour paints for my background. 

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

That chipboard mermaid sticker, and that cute frame, 

are just the perfect adornment to my daughter's sweet pic!

Lots of cool ephemera, and 6 x 12 stickers here too!

SO much awesome in this collection! 

Did you notice the holographic accents? Super cool!

Just gorgeous!

Absolutely the best Summer memories!

Are you loving that Pink Paislee Summer Lights line as much as I do?

Get yours in the Paper Issues store here 

& REMEMBER: Use my code AMANDA & you'll receive 20% off your total spend! Yay!

Hope you liked my take on the New Issue! 

& feel inspired to play along too!

For more inspirational ideas, be sure to visit the challenge post here

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: July Notable Quotable

Hi Creative Friends!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues awesomeness with the July edition of'

I love this challenge! 

Here's the super fun quote we're being inspired by.......

So much fun!

I was totally inspired by the whole notion of Ocean life - here's what I created.....

"Beach"

Isn't this the softest, most delicate and divine ocean layout ever?!!

La la love this!!!

Apart from that super sweet photo, 

I have used the stunning Pink Paislee Summer Lights collection - so gorgeous!

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

The soft mint with peach and grey is just the prettiest colour combination! 

There's also a few holographic accents in this divine collection - 

so very cool and SO on trend right now!

Just look at those pretty layers!!!

Love it all!

Need Pink Paislee Summer Lights?

Get yours in the Paper Issues store here

& REMEMBER: Use my code AMANDA & you'll save 20% off your total spend - YAY!

Looking for more Notable Quotable inspiration?

See what our amazing team has created here

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo