Paper Issues: January Swag Bag Spotlight!

Hi Creatives!

Welcome back for one of my absolute favourite shares of the Paper Issues calendar, 

Yay!!!

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

They're always stashed full of SO many awesome cards and embellishments - that despite trying I never seem to use them all up!

Well, starting from now I am determine to use them all up! 

Today's layout is made from the 2017 June Swag Bag.......

Here's what I've created, 

"Brave, Rad, Cool, Little Man"

Isn't this so  much fun?!!

La la LOVE this!

Apart from my cardstock, 12 x 12 Crate Paper pattern paper base, Thicker stickers & mixed media everything else you see here is from the Swag Bag! 

I know, crazy huh?! SO many 3 x 4 cards and cool embellishments! 

(especially when I made 2 other layouts with this mini kit last year - that's some serious good value!)

Swag Bags are only $9.99 USD but, they do sell out fast! 

Click HERE if you're feeling lucky about this month's awesome mini kit!

To avoid disappointment, I have a 6month subscription which you can read all about HERE

A few close ups for you.....

Lots of Crate Paper Cool Kid collection, and I just adore the cute buttons too!

The mixed media background is made from my stash of Shimmerz Paints. 

I applied Vibez in Jeni Be Bleu and Deep Blue Sea using the packaging technique. Very cool!

Loving the layered 3 x 4 cards beneath my photo and Wild Child sentiment!

Super cool! (A bit like my handsome subject in the photo! ;)  )

And there you have it!

Swag Bags are jam packed full of awesome!

Sometimes you just want a little bit of this and a little bit of that.

There's nothing wrong with sampling!

 You need a Swag Bag! 

Get yours in the Paper Issues store HERE

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

See more Swag Bag inspiration from our talented team here

Thanks so much for stopping by!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: August Notable Quotable

Hi Lovelies!

Welcome back for another awesome Paper Issues challenge, 

I love the fun quotes that this challenge presents us & this month's is super fun!

Here it is....

Awesome, huh?!

Here's what I created, 

"Never Stop Exploring"

Isn't this fun?! Love this cool kid! 

He just loves exploring The Great Outdoors, so this challenge was perfect for his scrapbook album!

Speaking of cool, 

I have used the Crate Paper Cool Kid collection for this scrapbook layout! Love it!

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

The ephemera in this collection is so awesome! 

I couldn't resist using up all those fun tags too!

Wild Child, indeed! ;)

Adore this boy!

And there you have it!

My take on this month's Notable Quotable challenge! 

Need Crate Paper Cool Kid and scrapbook supplies? 

Get yours in the Paper Issues store here

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

Want to see more inspiring creations before you play along?

Visit the blog here  to see what our awesome team has created!

Thanks so much for visiting, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: August Try It Tuesday

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to a new month of paper crafting awesomeness with Paper Issues!

Today I am kicking off the August challenges with this month's edition of Try It Tuesday!

& let me say,

 I have been so impressed with all the entries we've been receiving for this challenge! 

So fabulous to see everyone having a go!

Try It Tuesday is all about taking risks and trying something new - or just different - in your creating, & this month's challenge is super fun!

TAPE IT UP! 

Yep, this month I want you to use masking tape, washi tape, cello tape, as long as it's a tape, I wanna see it on your projects (layouts, cards, pocket pages, off the page items) in a new and inventive way! 

Think creating textures, masks, patterns and even your own embellishments from tape!

Here's my sample for you.....

"Little Explorer"

Nawww! Isn't he the cutest?! Love my lil explorer!

And how about that textural, washi tape star?!!

I've used the super fun Crate Paper Cool Kid collection and teamed it up with the Fancy Pants Designs: Sweet Nothings collection washi tape 

(The designs just happen to be a perfect a match!)

Today is all about the tape though, so let's take a closer look at it.....

To create a more textural appearance, I've scrunched, wrinkled and folded my tape in sections to create an uneven and interesting shape. The star is then stapled into place and embellished with cotton floss and veneer stars. Love it!!!

Such a cool way to use tape!

Hope my layout has inspired you to play along!

Now it's your turn, 

Create a new project featuring tape and upload it to the 

Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook group 

to go in the draw to win a Paper Issues gift card! Yay!

Can't wait to see what you create!

Need supplies before you start? 

Visit the Paper Issues store here, 

& REMEMBER to use my code AMANDA & you'll save 20% off your total spend!!!

Need a lil more inspiration?

See what the rest of our incredible team has created here

Thanks for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: July Scrap Soup

Hi Lovelies!

Time for another awesome Paper Issues challenge with the July edition of

This challenge is always so much fun!

Remember: The list is just the minimum of what must feature on your project - you can use more items if you wish!

Here's what I created,

"EXPLORE"

Awesome.sauce.!!! 

I have scraplifted the incredible Cassie Box for this one - such a fabulous design!

Love this boy & Crate Paper's Cool Kid collection is perfection for him!

You'll spy all the items from the Soup list, plus a few more embellies for good measure!

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

Yep. Love this kid! That pretty much sums it up!

How super are those alphas?!! So glossy and shiny too!

My superhero without a doubt!

That cute fox face is my fussy cut item - it's from pattern paper Run & Jump, cool huh?

And I totally have to mention the Cool Kid Pennants - aaahmazing!

There's been a final top up of Crate Paper's Cool Kid in the Paper Issues store!

Be sure to race over and buy up on it like me, lol! #sorrynotsorry

Use code AMANDA & you'll also save 20% off your entire order - yay!

You can find more fabulous inspiration for this challenge here

I can't wait to see you take on it!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: July New Issue Monday - Let's Taco 'Bout It!

Hi Creative Friends!

It's time for another New Issue with Paper Issues & this month's is tons of fun!

- Let's Taco 'Bout it! -

Suggested ideas:

 Use speech bubbles and/or phrase stickers, 
Make a page about funny things kids say, 
4th of July/patriotic,
 Tacos and food in general, 
Use the PI taco card

Told you it was a fun one!
Here's what I came up with,

"OH Yeah!"

Arrrrrgh! SO Cool!!!!
I had a blast with this New Issue!

All the awesome phrase stickers and sayings in the Amy Tangerine On A Whim collection were perfect for this challenge!
 I combined them with a few odds and ends from past Paper Issues Swag Bags
& a lil water color to complete the look!
Totally inspired by my hilarious mister and the all funny things he says!
Oh, & btw, he can't stop singing Justin Timberlake's, "Can't stop the feeling" around the house! Cutest ever!!!

Here's a closer look.....

You are straight up AWESOME, indeed! 

Loving the mix of chipboard and clear stickers in the On A Whim line!

So super cool!

Another funny thing this cool kid says, "Mashtag" instead of hashtag - cracks us all up!

How fabulous is that flair?!! 

It's a Paper Issues exclusive one - they pop up from time to time in the Swag Bags. 

Just another reason to make sure your grab your Swag Bag every month!

And there you have it!

My take on this month's New Issue!

Need some Amy Tangerine On A Whim for all your fun Summer layouts?!!

Grab it all here in the Paper Issues Store

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

Looking for a lil more inspiration before you play along?

Check out what our amazing DT have created here

Thanks so much for stopping by!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues : January Pawsitively Pets

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends!

Welcome back for another fabulous Paper Issues challenge - the January edition of 

This is always a fun challenge to play along with!

 & this month's challenge is super easy too!

 Simply create a layout about an animal in your life with 3 or more papers (patterned paper and/or cardstock), 3 or more embellishments, and 3 or more enamel dots, puffy circiles, etc. 

Here's my layout, 

"COOL"

Isn't this adorable?!! He loves his dog.... so cute!

I've used Crate Paper's Cool Kid collection and some of the limited edition Cocoa Vanilla Studio flair. Love it!

That doggy patterned paper with the coordinating flash card was just too perfect for this layout!

But it's that dog face rubber charm that I just adore!!!

Cuteness overload!!!

Here's a closer look at that Cocoa Vanilla Studio flair ....

My heart is full, indeed!

Total awesomeness!!!
Love this boy & Cool Kid is just perfect for capturing his fun spirit!

Need more inspirational ideas?
Check out what the rest of the team has created here

Want Crate Paper and more?
Visit the Paper Issues store here

*** use my code AMANDA to save 20% off your order every.single.time!!! Yay!***

Thanks for stopping by, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: January Roll The Dice

Hi Creatives!

Get ready as Paper Issues rolls the dice for January!
This challenge is soooooo much fun!

This month the dice roll determined that we would need to use 

4 Photos

& 

4 Words for the title

for our scrapbook layouts.

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

"Don't Grow Up Kid"

Isn't this the coolest boy page?!!
Love this cool lil guy, and truly, I could keep him 4 til forever!
I've used Crate Paper's Cool Kid collection, limited edition flair from Cocoa Vanilla Studio, & another of the FREE cutfiles in the Paper Issues store.
Let's take a closer look.... 

The four word title, and the four photos made this quite an easy challenge to play along with! 

I love that mosaic style triangles cut file - its supercool! You'll also spy some paper piecing & a watercolour mixed media background beneath it too!

Grab the free file here.

Lots of awesome embellishments too....

So RAD! Love this cool kid!
And loved playing along with this challenge too!

Wanna join in on the fun?

Visit the original post here for all the details and more inspiration from our amazing design team!

Shopping in the Paper Issues online store?

Use my code AMANDA to save 20% off every.single.time you order! YAY!

Thanks for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo