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Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Midnight Collection Inspiration!

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more Cocoa Vanilla Studio loveliness with our gorgeous new collection;

Midnight!

This collection is totally swoon worthy & perfect for my beautiful ballerina!

Here's my layout.....

"Beautiful"

Isn't this lovely?!!

The Midnight collection is oh-so pretty and makes my sigh every single time I look at it! From the soft and dreamy color palette to the pretty patterns and sweet florals - this collection is errrything! And yes, perfect for documenting the girls (or in my case all the ballet photos) with! Love it!

I have opted for a simple vertical design for my layout today. I have also been inspired by all the trending vertical titles on layouts that I've been seeing in my social feeds. I love how the horizontal striped CV-MN009 SOPHISTICATED paper really directs your eye into the CHIPBOARD PIECES Beautiful title! And of course, I am crushing on all the blooms and florals on this layout too!

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

That title is really stunning! I position it so it's also aligned with the center of the page, and then support it with those indigo leaves from the DIE CUT EPHEMERA pack. Beautiful, indeed!

I use the CV-MN0009 SOPHISTICATED paper on the right hand side of my layout also. However, this time I overlay it with the reverse side of the super pretty CV-MN007 INKY DEPTHS.To soften the join between the two pattern papers, I add the pom pom trim. Such a small detail, but what a difference it makes! So lovely!

Here's another view of that fabulous CHIPBOARD PIECES title....

Truly stunning!

The remainder of my layout is built around my darling photograph, and involves lots of lovely embellishments! I especially adore those layered CHIPBOARD PIECES & ACCESSORY STICKERS blooms, and DIE CUT EPHEMERA cascading leaves!

Instead of layering my photo onto pretty pattern papers, I decide to mount a CHIPBOARD PIECES frame onto it. I lightly stick it onto the white cardstock base, and then tuck a few of the brush stroke CLEAR STICKERS beneath the frame. I also tuck in a couple of the bloom ACCESSORY STICKERS.

Next, I adorn the CHIPBOARD PIECES frame with the leaves DIE CUT EPHEMERA. I foam mount the main DIE CUT bloom over the top left corner of the frame, and apply both an EPHEMERA & CHIPBOARD PIECES sentiment to the base of the frame.

I embellish around the photo cluster with ACCESSORY STICKERS hearts & butterflies, falling leaves DIE CUTS, as well as a CHIPBOARD PIECES heart.

For finishing touches, I add the ACCESSORY STICKERS journaling sentiments, and a sprinkling of our Hello Lovely collection sequins. So beautiful!

I hope my layout has inspired you to get creating with the divine Midnight collection!

Thanks so much for visiting,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Precious

Hi Creative Friends!

Welcome back for more Cocoa Vanilla Studio inspiration!

Today I am sharing a super sweet and dreamy page of my two darlings!

I just love the soft and pretty patterns in the More Than Words collection, and just had to fussy cut those butterflies!

Here's what I am talkin' 'bout........

"Precious"

So precious & adorable, indeed!

Inspired by that very sweet 'loved up' moment, I used repetitious hearts & butterflies to create unity and balance within my design.

The featured cut file is called The All Heart & is from The Cut Shoppe.

I have backed this file with the beautiful More Than Words pattern papers, and then embellished with the fussy cut butterflies from pattern paper CV-MT003 GOSSAMER & ENAMEL SHAPES.

Clean.Simple. And understated elegance!

I love this fresh & pretty page!

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

How pretty!

I start this page by backing the outer ring of hearts in that divine watercolor wash paper, reverse side of CV-MT007 DARLING BUDS. That pink is so pretty!

Travelling inwards, I back the next heart ring with that gorgeous spots pattern, reverse side of CV-MT008 RADIANT. The black and white pattern helps to break up and balance all the sweet pastel colors within this layout.

For the remaining two heart rings, closest to the center, I choose the 6 x 6 PAPER PAD. This is so that the patterns are in proportion to the cut shapes. I just adore that apricot stripe pattern - it's all kinds of awesome!

You'll spot that I give my photograph the circular treatment, to encourage visual appeal and avoid covering those pretty papers too! As the ultimate focal point of my layout, the photo is positioned into the very center of the design.

Lots of symmetry and balance for a clean, easy on the eye look!

And speaking of symmetry and balance, I embellish the heart rings in a very distinct pattern....

The outer ring is adorned with alternating fussy cut butterflies from pattern paper, CV-MT003 GOSSAMER, and the apricot hearts from the ENAMEL SHAPES pack. Super pretty! The hearts in the RADIANT paper ring are embellished similarly but, this time there is a break or space between the butterflies, and enamel hearts. Pink hearts are used for this ring.

Moving inwards, the embellishing reflects the smaller size of the hearts. The larger butterflies are avoided, and white enamel hearts only feature on every fourth heart in the ring.

The last ring is kept free of adornments, allowing for more focus on that darling photo!

That photo really is the sweetest!

To draw even more attention to it, I tuck one of the GOSSAMER butterflies beneath the photo. I add that gorgeous DIE CUT EPHEMERA sentiment as my subtitle, and use the CHIPBOARD ACCENT STICKERS arrows to direct your eye into my photo. Unlike the rest of the design, these embellishments are not symmetrical, but on closer inspection you'll note that I've applied them using the visual triangle 'rule of three' to maintain that sense of order within the layout design. So simple and yet, so carefully considered!

The final detail to this darling page is the title. I feature that divine CHIPBOARD ACCENT STICKERS Precious, & I support this title with a fussy cut butterfly, and an ACCESSORY STICKER sentiment, So Much Love. For finishing touches, I add a chipboard heart, and that delicate VELLUM ACCENTS butterfly.

And there you have it!

Beautiful, simple designs that highlight our precious memories!

I hope I have inspired you to get creating with the pretty More Than Words collection!

Thanks so much for visiting,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Rad Boy!

Hi Creative Friends!

Welcome back for more stunning Cocoa Vanilla Studio inspiration!

It's stickers theme week over on the Cocoa Vanilla Studio blog,
and boy-oh-boy do I have a fun You ROCK layout to share with you today!
I have this super cute photo of my boy, aka the Rock Star, that was just perfect for today's share!
If you love scrapping the boys,
or are just looking for more masculine layout inspiration,
then today's post is for you!
Here's my cool scrapbook page,

"Rad Boy"

Isn't this striking, and oh-so much FUN?!!
I love the colour and pattern combinations in this design!
And let's not forget all those fabulous stickers!!!
So much awesome here, and that pie chart cut file (Free Cut file from Paper Issues) really lets those pattern papers shine against that CV-YR005 NIGHT SKY background paper. Love it!

Let's take a closer look at it all....

How cool are those FLAIR BUTTONS?!!
I love the senitments - Boys Rule, BOOM!!!
Such a perfect match for my Mister A for Awesome!
And while they're not officially a 'sticker' as such, they are still the best dimensional stick-on embellishment for masculine layouts! My faves!

But today is all about the stickers so let's here it for those amazing ACCESSORY STICKERS and CHIPBOARD ACCENT STICKERS! Yes! They totally rock!
To make mine stand out even more, I have positioned them inside their very own piece of the pie chart - very cool!!!
I never tire of the typewriter font word stickers, and they're perfect if you're not a fan of your own handwriting too ;)
Here's a better look at those incredible CHIPBOARD ACCENT STICKERS ......

Aren't they the coolest?!!
Fun, bright, bold and striking!
As well as highlighting them in their own 'piece of pie', the stickers are also mounted on varying pattern papers from the You ROCK collection!
The blue chevron design of CV-YR009 GALACTIC (reverse side) really makes those white type font stickers 'pop'!
Similarly, the white base of ruled pattern paper, CV-YR005 NIGHT SKY (reverse side) really allows those cool blue chippy stickers to be the hero!
In typical Cocoa Vanilla Studio fashion, everything coordinates so perfectly! LOVE it all!!!

Those CHIPBOARD ACCENT STICKERS are really something aren't they?
One In A Million indeed!
And that arrow! You'll also spy more fun arrows in pattern paper, CV-YR003 THIS WAY guiding your eye into my super cute boy photograph!
Arrow-tastic!

And I can't not mention those luscious layers beneath my photo.....

Ooooh! So much paper & sticker goodness here!!!
You'll spy layers of patterned papers, CV-YR005 NIGHT SKY, and CV-YR006 RANDOM (both sides), as well as some fussy cut stars from CV-YR001 STARSHINE
In between those divine layers, are a few more super fun ACCESSORY STICKERS because, well, you can never have too much awesomeness!
A few super cute RUBBER CHARMS complete the layout, and wow!
There you have it!
What an impact stickers can have on your projects!

I hope my masculine take on this weeks Stickers Theme has inspired you to get creating!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,
Amanda xo

Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Wild At Heart: LOVE YOU!

Hello Friends!

I have a gorgeous floral layout to share with you here, &

on the Cocoa Vanilla Studio blog today!

I just adore florals, and the ones in the Wild At Heart collection just make me swoon!!!

SO pretty!

But enough chatter, here's what I've created....

"Love You"

Told you those florals were pretty!!! No fancy layout design required when the papers are this gorgeous!

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

Simple. Beautiful. And just oh-so stunning!

Wild At Heart really has my heart!

I have used my favourite floral pattern paper, CV-WH009 MEMENTO, for the base of my layout, and used it's coordinating CHIPBOARD FRAME to enhance my sweet photograph!

You'll also spy floral paper,CV-WH007 GROW WILD as the pretty backing to that 'string art' dream catcher cut file. I selected this paper as it has a #samebutdifferent look to the MEMENTO paper, and it coordinates beautifully!

The center heart is pieced with the B-side of pattern paper CV-WH001 LUSCIOUS -

so pretty, and it really pops against the indigo blue!

Here's a closer view.....

I just love that dream catcher cut file!

I have made it appear as string art, by cutting the mosaic lines thinner, & connecting these 'strings' with ENAMEL DOTS (SPARKLES) beads. I have added a soft mixed media element beneath the dream catcher with watercolour splatter, and finished it all off with a sweet 'Wild at Heart' CHIPBOARD ACCENT STICKER.

* Please note: This cut file is one I have edited from the Silhouette Store. *

I have positioned my photograph cluster just over the right side of the dream catcher, to enhance the connection and flow through my design....

To avoid 'blending' my frame into the dream catcher, I have layered the LUSCIOUS paper beneath my framed photo to add warmth and contrast.

There's also two cuts from CV-WH006 FUSSY CUTS paper in this layering, as well as a delicate doily (from my stash). That gorgeous CHIPBOARD FRAME is also embellished with a DIE CUT EPHEMERA banner, so lovely!

Speaking of lovely, how about that LOVE YOU title?!!

The CHIPBOARD ACCENT STICKER title is just divine!

I have also embellished it with a super cute FLAIR BUTTON that appears to have a similar pink 'wash' look to it, which also coordinates with the soft mixed media element of my page too!

When it comes to florals, and all the pretty things,

Wild At Heart is definitely my go to collection!

So very beautiful and perfect for memory keeping my sweet girl!

Hope my layout has inspired you today!

Thanks so much for visiting!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Paper Issues: July Take 5

Hi Happy Arty Friends!

Time for one of my favourite Paper Issues challenges,

Take 5 Tuesday!

Here's what this month's challenge list looks like......

Awesome!

I may have used more than 5, LOL!

I used pink, stickers, cardstock, paint, patterned paper, enamel dots, & stitching on mine!

See if you can spot them on my layout......

"Happy Sweet You"

Oh LOVE!!! Adore my gorgeous girl in the photo too!

Cocoa Vanilla Studio's Wild At Heart collection is just perfect for scrapping her photos with!

You'll also spy that fabulous Paper Issues cut file - Butterfly Heart Love - you can download it for FREE here

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

How fabulous is that veneer title?!!

Here's the other part of it,

- just stunning!!!

Lots of fussy cut butterflies, and how about that chipboard frame - loving it all!!!

The stickers and sparkly enamel dots really add that finishing touch!

A pretty layout for a beautiful young lady!

Hope you liked my layout and feel inspired to play along too!

Need supplies? Grab yours in the Paper Issues store here

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

Need more inspiration before you join in?

See what our amazing DT have created here

Thanks so much for stopping by!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Paper Issues: June Take 5 Tuesday

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back for another edition of Paper Issues: Take 5 Tuesday!

You know how much I LOVE this monthly challenge - simply take 5 things from the list below and create!

Isn't this month's list fun?!!

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

"Summer"

Nawww! I love this photo of my two darlings playing beneath the jetty!

Such happy memories!

I've used the gorgeous new Echo Park: Summer Dreams collection and had an absolute blast playing with all those super cute embellishments!

You'll spy that I used blue, green, plaid, a tag, and title for my 5! There's probably a couple extras in the mix too, but hey, whose counting when we're having such scrap happy fun?!!

I absolutely LOVE how bright, and playful this Summer line is! I mean, just look at that gorgeous rainbow plaid!!! AND flamingos!!!

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

Chipboard, ephemera, puffy stickers, enamel dots, element stickers, layered stickers and even pretty brads - this collection has it ALL!

I used a few flamingos on this design to mimic my two in the photo - how random that they both had their legs bent like flamingos & at the same time?!! LOL! Literally, just chillin' with my flock ;)

How super cute are the icecreams and paddle pops too?!! Perfect for Summer layouts!

Here's a closer look at that fabulous puffy sticker title....

SO awesome! I can't recommend this collection enough - just stunning!!!!

Grab your Echo Park collections here in the Paper Issues store

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

Need more inspirational ideas? Visit the Paper Issues blog here

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I can't wait to see your takes on this super fun challenge!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Mixed Media Layouts with Imaginarium Designs!

Hi Creative Friends!

Time for a little chipboard love!
Today I have two very different, but both really inspiring, mixed media layouts to share!
So without further ado, here's this month's DT creations for Imaginarium Designs....

First up, I am sharing this super cool boy layout,

"Right NOW"

Awesome, huh?!!

I absolutely adore this boy, and this layout just captures his personality perfectly!

Bold, bright colours, exciting, energetic and fun!

I've used the Dear Lizzy: Saturday collection (incl. the coordinating stickers & veneer numerals) combined with some fabulous chippies to create a really cool look!

1. Just for fun, 2. just love. 3. right now 4. life is now

Love this!

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

Both the phrase, 'Right NOW' & the pie chart chipboards have been inked in Staz On in black. I wanted to create a cut file background look with the pie charts; so I paper pieced the sections, and used them to layer my photo onto.

Love how this turned out.....

To enhance the piecharts, and really make them 'pop', I also created a circular Gelatos design beneath them. I also added some watercolour splats for fun too! Cool effect!

The piechart peg from the Dear Lizzy collection coordinated with the chipboard perfectly & was the inspiration for my layout's colour scheme. The crosses chipboards have been inked in complimentary Red, Lime & Saffron Yellow inks.

Such a super cool page for my super cool boy! Love it!

Chipboards Featured:

Right NOW

Nat's Pie Charts

Loolabelle's Freeky Peep Crosses

My second mixed media layout is very soft, delicate, and feminine - much like my subject!

Here's my layout,

"Beautiful"

Swoon! I love how delicate and pretty this is!

I've used embellishments from the Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Colour Me Happy collection, as well as watercolour paints, cotton and our favourite chippies to create this stunning page!

Let's take a closer view......