Citrus Twist Kits: Let Your Dreams Take Flight!

Hi Friends! 

Welcome back for more Citrus Twist Kits inspiration! 

I am just loving being part of this team, & am having so much fun! 

Here's what I've created today with their July Skyland Kits, 

"Let Your Dreams Take Flight"

Oh, isn't this cool!?!!

One for the boy - documenting his love of aircraft and all things planes! 

You'll spy a mix of the July Skyland Scrapbook & Pocket Life Kits, July Pattern Paper Play Kit & even the exclusive Citrus Twist Kits Digital Files! 

You can see all the kit contents in the store HERE 

Here's a closer look at my layout....

Loving the mixed alphas title! 

The tiny puffy alphas are CTK exclusives from the Pocket Life Kit, and the larger, multi colored letters are from Echo Park: Imagine That (girl) collection & are included in this months Scrapbook Kit! So awesome!

For my pattern papers, I have used the B sides of Heidi Swapp's Hawthorne: 'Dreamscape', as well as Bella Blvd's Little Man: 'Star'. The map print was perfect for the 'journey' story happening in my sweet photo! 

All boy, all awesome!!!

Hope my layout has inspired you to check out this month's amazing kits, 

& sign up for a subscription so you never miss a kit again! 

See more inspiration from our amazing team in the Creative Team Gallery HERE!

Thanks so much for visiting, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: August Free File Friday #1

Hi Happy Arty Days Fans!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues awesomeness with this month's 

This edition is all about those cut file titles! 

So many awesome files to pick up from the Paper Issues store for this challenge!

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

"Explore"

Oooh! This is the prettiest!!!

I've stashbusted my left overs from Bella Blvd's Make Your Mark collection, and combined it with the fabulous new

 Explore Creekside Cut File

It looks like this.... 

And you can grab it for FREE here!

I've used the Explore as my cut file title for this challenge, and added a lil daubed yellow ink to it! I've also stitched it into place for added interest!

Let's be honest though, it's that bouquet that really makes this layout!

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

So very pretty!!! Love this delicate cut file!

Here's a better look at the title too....

So cool! 

I am LOVING this!!! 

The doubled up title beneath really adds interest too! 

And gold foil - love all the gold accents in the Make Your Mark line!

Yep, it's official! I adore the new Explore Creekside cut file!

Which FREE cut file will you use for your take on this fun challenge?
Download them all HERE

& if you need scrapbook supplies
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& you'll save 20% off your total spend in the Paper Issues Store! 

Looking for a lil more inspiration? 

See what the rest of our talented team has created here

Thanks so much for stopping by, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: July Sketchy Saturday

Hi Everyone! 

Welcome to a new month of super fun challenges over at Paper Issues!

First off the ranks, is one of my fave challenges

Let me tell you that this month's sketch is SO much fun!!! 

Here's what it looks like.....

Oh yeah! What an awesome design to play along with!

Here's my take on it.....

"Oh Sweet Girl"

Isn't this the sweetest?!! 

This one is for my daughter's album to remind her that is she sweet & kind, and to focus on finding the happy in each and every day. 

A great message for any pre teen / tween, right?

I have mirror flipped the sketch for my interpretation & used the gorgeous Make Your Mark collection from Bella Blvd. 

 I love all the gold foil accents! Just Stunning!

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

How fabulous are those puffy stickers?!! Super cute!

I LOVE the pretty blooms in this line, and just had to fussy cut them! Love how this looks! 

The gold foil alphas were a lil tricky to photograph - but you get the idea! 

Golden, gorgeous and such fun! 

The enamel stickers are also a new fave of mine! 

A really deluxe finishing touch to any project!

Love it!

And there you have it!

My take on this month's Sketchy Saturday!

I hope you'll play along with us!

Need scrapbook supplies before you get started? 

Shop here in the Paper Issues Store 

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

Looking for more Sketchy inspiration? 

Visit the Paper Issues blog here

Thanks so much for stopping by!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: May Sketchy Saturday

Hi Creatives!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues awesomeness!

Time for this month's edition of

I love a good sketch, and this one is tons of fun! 

Check it out....

Fab-u-lous!!!

Here's what I created....

"FUN"

La la love this photo of my sweet girl! So much fun indeed!

I used the gorgeous Bella Blvd: Make Your Mark collection for this layout 

& just adore how it turned out!

Pretty blues and yellow just sing happiness to me!

I love the gold foil accents in this line too! 

You'll spy a Cocoa Vanilla Studio gold doily popped in for good measure too ;) 

Here's a closer look.....

How cool are the epoxy shapes!?!

Lots of pretty layers and mixed media fun going on here!

That blue is just perfection!

And there you have it!

A beautiful layout for my beautiful girl!

Hope you liked my take on this super fun sketch! 

Need a lil Bella Blvd?

Grab their collections, and more, in the Paper Issues store here

& REMEMBER: Use my code AMANDA to save 20% off your total!

Looking for more inspiration?

See what the rest of the team has created here on the Paper Issues blog.

Thanks so much for stopping by, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: May Free File Friday

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to our new look Cut File Challenge at Paper Issues,

This month, the challenge is to use one of the Paper Issues free cut files that features florals.
I decided to use the Floral Heart Cut File (pictured below):

Such a stunning design!!!

Here's what I created with it, 

"Gratitude"

Oh,Wow!!! Isn't this preeeeetty!?!! 

I cut the Floral Heart in plain white cardstock, 

and then paper pieced it with Bella Blvd's, Make Your Mark collection: 6 x 8 Paper Pad. 

Infact, 98% of this layout is Make Your Mark - it's just so bright and beautiful!!!

*The sequins and printed veneer are from my stash*

Here's a closer look....

Such a beautiful photo of my not-so-little girl!!! 

She is growing up way too fast! So very proud of the person she is developing into!

That floral heart file was just perfect for her!

The Bella Die Cut Paper Pieces & coordinating Puffy Stickers are just the sweetest embellishments!

Loving the gold foil accents too! 

Super pretty blooms to enhance that floral heart! Love it all!!!

You know I love my florals, and that definitely includes floral cut files! 

Best of all, Paper Issues cut files are FREE - no purchase required! 

Paper.crafting. awesomeness!

Grab your free files here.

And REMEMBER: If you are shopping, use my code  AMANDA to save 20% off storewide!

Yay!!! 

Looking for a little more inspiration?

See what the rest of our talented team created here

Thanks for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: May Notable Quotable

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues fun with this month's edition of

This month's quote is just too pretty for words....

Gorgeous, huh?!!

I was totally inspired by the blooms and that tiny heart! Here's what I came up with...

"Bloom" 

Isn't this the prettiest?!! 

I absolutely ADORE this floral pattern paper from Bella Blvd's, Make Your Mark collection! So gorgeous!!! It's called Magnifique - you can see why!

Perfect for this challenge, and my beautiful photograph! 

I fussy cut the pattern paper to form my diagonal design, and used coordinating die cuts to embellish my photo with. 

That golden title is from the Fundamentals Sticker Sheet in the same collection. Pardon the pun, but I think it's Blooming Marvellous! ;) LOL!

Here's a closer look...... 

SOooooooo pretty! Love those die cuts!!!

My photo has been matted with a blue sheet from the Make Your Mark 6 x 8 Paper Pad, as well as a doily from my stash. There's a light layer of watercolour media beneath it all too....

Just gorgeous!

Hope you feel inspired by my layout! 

Fancy some Bella Blvd?!! Silly question! 

Grab yours in the Paper Issues Store and use my code: AMANDA to save 20% off!

Looking for more inspiration? 

See what the rest of our talented team has created for this challenge here.

Thanks for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: Roll The Dice: December

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues fun!

It's time for the December edition of:

And this month the dice determined that we create a project with 5 photos, & 4 varieties of alphas.

So many photos is always a fun challenge!
 Here's what I came up with....

"Carnival Fun"

SO much #FUN indeed!
Love how bright and happy this layout is!

I've used Bella Blvd: Addison collection, and it's modern, vibrant & happy vibe is perfect for my two darlings at the fun fair! 

My alphas are a bit of a mix from Dear Lizzy (2 varieties), Crate Paper & We R Memory Keepers.

Here's a closer look at those mismatched Thickers.....

Such a playful and happy title too!

Did  I mention how much I ADORE this collection?!! 

It's so contemporary, and a great reflection of our bright happy lives!

Here's another look at it.....

So much CUTE going on here!

Love those paperclip embellishments!

Cool ephemera, and stickers too.....

So gorgeous!

I love being challenged outside my comfort zone, 

& this month's challenge really pushed me.

I am so happy with how my layout turned out - hope it inspired you too!

Visit the Paper Issues blog here for more inspirational ideas.

Need this Bella Blvd collection?!! 

Visit the Paper Issues store here 

& Use my code: AMANDA to save 20% off!

Thanks so much for visiting!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo