Paper Issues: April Scraplift Sunday #4

Hi Creatives!

It's Sunday Funday! And at Paper Issues that means only one thing....

Yayyy! 

Time for another super fun Scraplift! 

For this week's lift, we're taking inspiration from the gorgeous Courtney Sawyer. 

Here's her stunning layout....

Sweet, indeed!!! 

And here's my take on it...

"Love You"

I had SO much fun creating this!
And how gorgeous are my two in the photo?!! Growing up way too fast!
You'll spot that I am stash busting the last of my Crate Paper: Maggie Holmes: Carousel collection. 
Such a fun and whimsical line that I've made a ton of gorgeous projects from!
If you're really lucky - you might just snare the last of this collection in the store HERE

I have used the reverse side of pattern paper Ferris Wheel as the base for my page, and then added lots of delicious Shimmerz Paints Vibez in Pop Art Pink & Jeni Be Bleu to my cardstock layer.
Here's a closer look.....

Those colors combined with the gold are everything!!!

And speaking of gold, how awesome is that Gold Puffy Word Sticker title?!!

So fabulous!!! 

The gold glitter scallop trim is actually cut from the Ephemera packaging - cool, huh?

So many pretty details to this lift!

The roller skate Enamel Pin Sticker is just the cutest adornment! 

I just adore how fun and playful this layout is! Perfect for my two darlings!

And there you have it! 

My take on this week's Scraplift Sunday!

 I can't wait to see you take on this challenge! 

Need supplies before you get started?

Code AMANDA will always save you $$$ in the Paper Issues store HERE

And typing AMANDA in the comments section of your Shimmerz Paints store order 

will earn you a FREE paint!!! 

Shop Shimmerz HERE.

***Remember to upload your Paper Issues challenge projects into the 

Paper Issues Friends & Fans Facebook Group (April Album) 

to go in the draw to win a store Gift Card! Yay!!!***

Goodluck!

Thanks for visiting!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: December Swag Bag Spotlight

Hi Creatives!

Time for one of my favourite shares on the Paper Issues calendar, 

Yay!!!

It's no secret that I love me a Swag Bag or 3!

I have used the October Swag Bag for my layout today - but you can grab the latest Swag Bag HERE

It's jam packed full of all the awesome things!

Here's what I created, 

"Memories"

Wow!

Swag Bag Sensation!!!

These mini kits are pure gold!

SO many yummy supplies here!

You'll notice that the title, 12x12 cardstock and trim, doily and Shimmerz Paints are from my stash, but everything else you see is from the Swag Bag! 

And for only $9.99 USD these kits are a steal! 

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

The October Swag Bag features lots of Crate Paper's Maggie Holmes: Carousel collection, American Crafts Dear Lizzy Stargazer collection and even some Shimelle Glitter Girl! Wow! 

That's quite the kit! 

That mixed media is also stunning, 

here's my product list:

Shimmerz Paints:

Vibez: Jeni B Bleu

Spritz: Sapphire

Spritz: Ruby

Dazzlerz: Sea U in the Morning

Creameez: Trippin' In the Tropics

Brads, buttons, sequins and enamel dots - Love them all!!!

It really doesn't get any better than this!

Hop on over to the Paper Issues store now to secure your Swag Bag!

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

Need more paint supplies?

Visit the Shimmerz Paints store here

& type AMANDA in the comments section of your order and you'll receive a free paint gift! 

Yesss! 

Looking for more Swag Bag inspiration?

See what the rest of our awesome team has created here

Thanks so much for visiting!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: November Try It Tuesday!

Hi Papercrafting Friends! 

It's time for another super fun edition of 

One of my favourite challenges on the Paper Issues calendar, 

but hey, I may be bias, lol! 

I just love trying new things, and I get really excited by all the wonderful ideas you all share with us! 

This month we want you to try....

 creating your own embellishments!

(and then use that embellishment/s on your project that you share with us!)

So much fun!

Here's just a few suggestions/ideas of DIY embellishments to get you started:

Make your own flowers from dies, layered cut files or ribbons

Paper rosettes

 Layered tags

 Feathered arrows from skewer sticks

 Stitch die cut ephemera together to create a new look

Banners / bunting & flags from washi tape

The possibilities are endless!

& Remember: This challenge is suitable for all creations; scrapbook layouts, cards, OTPs, planners etc

For my DIY embellishments,  I chose to make paper rosettes. 

You'll notice that I hot glued puffy stickers over the center joins for a more 'polished' look......

Aren't they gorgeous?!
You'll also spot that I also created my own layered tag from pattern paper, ephemera, stickers and one of my rosettes. I LOVE how this turned out!
Here's how I combined them all into my layout,

"Sweet Girl"

WOW! Happiness is definitely here!

Such a fun and vibrant page of my sweet girl!

I have used the stunning Crate Paper: Maggie Holmes Carousel collection & it's available in the store HERE.

 I just love how bright and playful it is!

To keep everything looking beautifully coordinated, I used pattern papers and stickers from this line to make my rosettes and tag too!

 Let's take a closer look.....

Oh so gorgeous!!! All the paper pretties!!!

From the 6 x 12 Stcikers to the Puffy & Chipboard Stickers, the Die Cut Ephemera & even those Enamel Pin Stickers -  this collection is out to impress!

Just look at that Enamel circus tent?!! So super cute!

The patterned paper base is the B-side of Fairgrounds - love the black n white pattern against those POP colours!

And before you ask, that STUNNING mixed media background has been created with my favourite Shimmerz Paints: Vibez mists!

You'll spy Hermit The Frog, Jeni B Bleu, Sunset Strip & Razzeldazzel Berry! LOVE them all!

I hope you have enjoyed seeing my take on this month's challenge! 

Now it's your turn,

 I can't wait to see what you make! 

Upload your new projects to the Friends & Fans Facebook Group:

 November Challenge Album HERE

Need supplies before you start?

Get yours in the Paper Issues store HERE

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

Thanks so much for visiting!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: November: Scrap Soup

Hi Creatives!

Welcome back for the November edition of 

And what a fun round it is! 

If you haven't played before, 

simply use all the items on the 'soup recipe' and create away!

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

"YAY"

SO much fun!!!

I love the Crate Paper Maggie Holmes Carousel collection! 

It's just perfect for all our Fair and Carnival photos! 

And how awesome are the fabric bows?!! 

You should be able to spot all the soup items on my page - 

but the 4 x 6 rectangle is a lil harder to see. 

It's beneath my photo cluster & features those cute zebras on the paper!

Let's take a closer look at that title.....

The title is from the Die Cut Ephemera pkt in this line, and embellished with those sweet sequin stars - also from the Die Cuts!

So many gorgeous details here, but let's not forget that pretty mixed media background!

I've dived into my Shimmerz Paints stash again, this time using Vibez: Jeni B Bleu & Cold As Ice. 

Such a pretty colour combination!

And speaking of pretty things, those Chipboard Stickers are incredible!

So much awesome in the Carousel collection! 

I hope you like my fun take on this challenge, & feel inspired to play along too!

Need supplies before you start?

Visit the Paper Issues store here 

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

Maybe you need some Shimmerz Paints in your stash too?

Visit the their store HERE

Psssst! Type my name into the comments section of your order to receive a FREE gift ;)

When it comes to papercrafting supplies I've got you covered!

Looking for more Scrap Soup inspiration?

See what our talented team has created here

Thanks so much for visiting!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: September Sketchy Saturday

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends!

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

We've changed things up a lil at Paper Issues this term, 

and the awesome Ann Tamimi is now our sketch creator! 

I love everything Ann creates and her first sketch for us is no exception!

Check it out....

How cool is this?!! 

I couldn't wait to play along! 

Here's my layout, 

"So Fun"

Super fun, indeed!

I have used the gorgeous Maggie Holmes Carousel line, and that super cute photo of my two on the carousel. Love it! 

So many gorgeous papers and embellishments in this line! 

Let's take a closer look at a few of them....

It's all about the stickers!!! 

Chipboard, 6 x 12, Puffy and my new favourites Enamel Pin Stickers!

The enamel pins are a really awesome addition to the Crate Paper lines, and I am LOVING them! That yellow heart is just adorable!

Here's another view of more of those sweet stickers..... 

(the chipboard flag is another fave of mine)

So gorgeous!

And let's not forget the super sweet ephemera! 

Check out that ticket booth, and carousel Zebra below....

Cuteness overload!!! La la LOVE the new Maggie Holmes Carousel collection!

Need this new line too?

Get yours in the Paper Issues store here

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

Want to see what the rest of our talented team has created with this sketch?

Visit the Paper Issues blog here

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: August Pawsitively Pets!

Hi Creatives!

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

This month is all about those pet (animal) adventures! 

Think road trips, walks, visits to the vet, special treats - anything is game!

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

"Sweet Treats"

Isn't this adorable?! 

I'm not sure who had the better 'sweet treat' here - 

My daughter getting to feed the Lemurs, 

or,

the Lemurs getting sweet dried fruit treats?!

Either way it was a fabulous moment that had to be scrapped! 

A real animal adventure for sure!

I have used the gorgeous new Crate Paper - Maggie Holmes Carousel collection for this layout. 

The whimsical carnival theme in this line worked beautifully with my 'Sweet Treats" title. 

Let's take a closer look......

Super sweet indeed! 

And those gold accents are just somethin'!

I totally adore the vintage ice cream stand ephemera - isn't it the cutest?!!

And I must mention the new enamel pin stickers! 

I mean, that bow is just incredible!!!

Cute puffy stickers, Thickers and all the usual Maggie Holmes delightfuls adorn this pretty page!

If you haven't got this collection yet, hurry!!! 

It's selling super fast & I know I am heading back for more too!

Get your Carousel collection  in the Paper Issues store here 

& REMEMBER: Use my code AMANDA & you'll save 20% off too! Yay!!!

Looking for a lil more pets inspiration before you play along?

See what our amazing team has created here

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo