Elle's Studio: May Kit & New Releases Inspiration!

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio awesomeness! 

 The May Kit is all kinds of amazing - 

but rather than rave, have a look for yourself....

May 2020 Exclusive Kit

Told you it was amazing!!! 

And the new release items are pretty impressive too....

And let's not forget the May Digital Cut Files and Printables....

Yep! There's no denying it!
Another fabulous month of memory keeping with Elle's Studio!
***Shop ALL the new products HERE***

Here's what I've created with these fabulous products so far....

"Love You To The Moon & Back, And Then Some"

Wow! Such an awesome page for my darling boy's album! 

Elle's Studio Supplies: May 2020 Kit, May 2020 Cut Files, Icon Chipboard Stickers, Cerulean Blue Puffy Alphabet Stickers, Puffy Heart Stickers, To The Moon & Back Wood Veneer, Acrylic Stars, Currently Icon Stamp, Title Builder Vol. 4 Puffy Stickers,  Flourish 6 x 8.5" Paper Stack, Elle's Studio Pen - Black Ink. 

Other Supplies: Bazzill Cardstock - Avalanche & Lemonade

Let's take a closer look at my layout...

So.much.fun!!!

I just adore this sweet page! 

You'll spy that I used the label cut file from the May Digital Cut Files to create my title. I enlarged this label to 9 inches wide & backed it with the blue pattern paper from the Flourish 6 x 8.5" Paper Stack. I embellished this title with black pen outline, Puffy Heart Stickers and one of the Cerulean Blue Puffy Alphabet Stickers. 

SO cool! I love how effective this large title looks!

I used the same Elle's Studio Black Pen to draw the strings of stars on my background, and then embellished these 'strings' with more stars - die cut ephemera & fussy cuts, veneers, stamped stars and even Acrylic Stars to complete the look!

I positioned my darling boy & puppy's photo onto an array of layered note cards from the May 2020 Kit. I also tucked in a few pieces of coordinating Flourish papers too! 

I covered the large moon wood veneer (from the To The Moon And Back Wood Veneer pack) with smooth yellow cardstock, and placed it onto my photo so that it appeared to 'cradle' my son. 

For finishing touches I added that amazing mirror Acrylic Star, and a few more Puffy Stickers. Awesome! 

Simple. Striking. Perfect for my boys!

And now it's time for something for my sweet girl!

Here's the layout I've created for her album, 

"Story"

Wow!

So light, fresh & contemporary - love it!!!

Elle's Studio Supplies: May 2020 Kit, Eat Sleep Repeat Printables, May Label Stickers, Icon Chipboard Stickers, Puffy Heart Stickers, Hello Sunshine Wood Veneer, Story Acrylic, Currently Icon Stamp, Springtime Tabs Stamp, Everyday Tabs Stamp, Flourish 6 x 8.5" Paper Stack

Other Supplies: Bazzill Cardstock - Avalanche, Staz On - Black, Tissue Wrap, Pom Pom Trim, Sewing Machine & threads. 

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

Grid designs are always for the win, but combined with stacked note cards from the May 2020 Kit, and embellished with all.the.things - well, it's a guaranteed recipe for success! 

To add a point of interest, and bring the quadrants closer, I distressed the left hand side of the page and machine stitched in a few of the Flourish 6 x 8.5" papers. 

I even tucked in a few die cuts and an Icon Chipboard Sticker to enhance this feature! 

But its the grid quadrants that have my heart - there are just so many pretty details in each stack!

Life is good, indeed!

Each stack is positioned onto a peach watercolor base, and contains a mix of layered May Kit note cards, & tissue paper. I have embellished with Puffy Heart Stickers, Icon Chipboard Stickers, Die Cuts and even a few Printable elements! So cute!

How amazing is that Hello Sunshine Wood Veneer?!! 

So impressive that I had to give it it's own stack, lol! 

Adore this veneer! It would look amazing on cards or pocket pages too!

Such pretty details, and loving this color scheme to no end!

La la love this note card! 

From that incredible Story Acrylic to the fabulous stamping - it's truly taking journaling & story telling to a whole new level!

Ahh-MAY-zing!!!

***Shop ALL the Elle's Studio new releases HERE***

There are SO many possibilities with this month's kit and new release items.

Please be sure to check back here a lil later in the month for many inspirational ideas! 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, Amanda xo 

Shimmerz Paints: April Color Kitz Inspiration & Process Video!

Hi Friends! 

Welcome back for another exciting month of Shimmerz colorific inspiration!

 I am so super excited to be sharing my first creation (& process video) with the stunning new

Shimmerz Paints Color Kitz: The April Collection

If you haven't seen it yet, here's a peek at this fabulous new Color Kit!

Gorjus, huh?!

April Showers with the Shimmerz Paints Color Kitz. 
The April Collection includes the following colors and products:

Something Like Blue Inklingz: A new exclusive color to this kit. 

This color is a blue watercolor with a grey undertone. Much like cloudy skies on a rainy day.

Wave of Blue Inklingz: A new exclusive color to this kit. This color is a medium denim blue jeans water color.

Cold as Ice Vibez
Chick-A-Dee Spritz
Don't Citron Me Coloringz
Limoncello Shimmerz
1 exclusive Sweet Rainbow cut file created by Shimmerz Paints
1 package of daisy buttons.
1 set of "Sunshine mixed with a Little Huricaine" Dotz
1 set of Shimmerz Paints Stencil with dewdrops.

***Shop The April Collection HERE***

Here's my scrapbook layout using these divine colors...

"Shine"

Shine, indeed! What a glorious page! 

These colors are a match made in heaven - so stunning!!!

Here's a better look for you....

A really beautiful layout for my beautiful girl! 

I started my layout with a really fun and messy resist technique using an 'un-cut' cut file & Cold As Ice Vibez, Chickadee Spritz & Don't Citron Me Coloringz. 

(You can check it out in the video at the end of this post)

I then enhanced the geometric floral cut file with more intentional layers of paint with the two exclusive new colors: Inklingz Something Like Blue & Wave of Blue, as well as Shimmerz Limoncello. These colors are beyond words - so insanely gorgeous!!!

I applied two coats of these colors to really make them noticeable over the sprayed layers. 

I mixed some of the Cold As Ice Vibez into a white embossing paste, & applied it to my cardstock using the Shimmerz Paints Stencil: With Dewdrops. 

I love the soft texture and interest this added to my design - so pretty!

I also splattered Cold As Ice Vibes & Something Like Blue Inklingz around the perimeter of where my cut file would be positioned. Simple, but so effective! 

I foam mounted my shimmery cut file to create dimension and interest, and layered it onto my pretty  dewdrop base. I combined a bunch of Pink Paislee: Paige Evans: Bloom Street embellishments with the Daisy Buttons to evoke more of the Spring vibes. Love it! 

To complete the look, I added the You Are My Sunshine Dotz and a few of last month's kit, Shimmerz Paints Spotz. Voila! 

See it all come together in my detailed process video HERE

Thanks so much for watching! 

I hope you enjoyed my video & feel inspired to get creating! 

***Purchase your Shimmerz Paints Color Kitz: The April Collection HERE***

Thanks so much, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Elle's Studio: February Kit Love & Process Videos!

Hi Friends! 

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio awesomeness with 

the fabulous February Kit & New Releases! 

This month is totally going to have you seeing rainbows!!!

 But rather than rave, here's what I'm talkin' 'bout.....

February Exclusive Kit

 I know, right? Those colors, those patterns - SO good!

Wait til you see the February Add On items.....

Wa wa WOW!!!

A full sheet of brightly colored Puffy Rainbow Stickers!!!! Cork Stars, Acrylic Clouds & Raindrops, awesome veneers, acetate alphas, clear stamps and so much more!!!!

I.can't.handle! Beyond words gorgeous!

& the February Digital Cut Files & Printables are all kinds of awesome too....

Aaah-MAY-zing!!!! 

So much awesomeness in this month's reveal!
All.the.rainbow goodness!

***You can shop ALL the new releases in the Elle's Studio shop HERE***

(& be quick because these lovelies will sell out fast!)

And now for some rainbow, I mean, Elle's Studio inspiration!
I have process videos for both of my projects today too - so be sure to watch them at the end!

Here's my first layout with these pretty scrapbook supplies, 

"Always Be A Rainbow"

Wow! For the love of rainbows!!! 

Elle's Studio Supplies: February Kit, Love Is Paper Pack, Puffy Rainbow Stickers,Cork Stars, Acrylic Clouds, Acrylic Raindrop Confetti, Coral Puffy Alphabet Stickers, Be Happy Stickers, Polka Dot Journaling Tags, Teal Acetate Alphabet & February Printables. 

Other Supplies: Bazzill Marshmallow Cardstock, Watercolors.

Isn't this a stunner?! 

A really wonderful page for my darling girl! 

You'll spy that I used the February Printables to create that super large, feature rainbow - so good! 

Another feature of this page that I am really loving is the some of the best moments note card from the February Kit, which I have cut to create a pocket frame for my sweet girl's photo! And let's not forget that amazing mixed font title!!! Those Teal Acetate Alphabet letters are just amazing!!!

Gosh, I just loooooove everything about this layout! So bright & fun & whimsical!

The Acrylic Clouds and Acrylic Raindrop Confetti teamed with the Cork Stars and fussy cut clouds (Love Is 6 x 8.5" Paper Stack)  really add to the magic of this design! 

But it's those rainbows that I can't stop thinking about! Here's another look at them....

Ga ga gor-jus!!! All.the.rainbow LOVE! 

Wanna see more? Please watch the process video HERE

Thanks so much for watching! I hope you enjoyed my video!

And what's better than one rainbow?

A double rainbow of course! 

Here's an 8.5" x 11" boy layout featuring more rainbow magic....

"Boy You Shine"

Total awesomeness! Such a fun, fresh & playful page!

Elle's Studio: February Kit, Sunshine & Laughter Stamp, Puffy Rainbow Stickers, Cork Stars, Acrylic Clouds, Acrylic Raindrop Confetti, Simply Wonderful Wood Veneer Banners, Coral Puffy Alphabet Stickers, Be Happy Stickers, Polka Dot Journaling Tags , Teal Acetate Alphabet & February Digital Cut Files. 

Other Supplies: Bazzill Marshmallow Cardstock, Pinkfresh Studio Ink Pads - Seaside & Slumber.

Oh this is all kinds of magic, indeed!

A really fun and fresh twist on the first page, but with a more masculine feel to it. So cool! 

For this layout, I just couldn't resist using the negative of the Rainbow Digital Cut File and backing it with a mix of Polka Dot Journaling Tags and Love Is.. 6 x 8.5" Paper Stack papers. And speaking of mixing, how about that mixed font title?! Love it!

I also used those Coral Puffy Alphabet Stickers to number my veneer sentiments, and create order and movement across my page.

But in the end, it was rainbows for undeniable the win! lol!
You can see this sweet boy page from start to finish in my process video HERE:

Thanks so much for watching, liking & subscribing to my channel, it really means so much!
I hope I have inspired you to get creating today!

***Shop ALL the Elle's Studio February Kit & new releases HERE***

Thanks so much for visiting,
til next time,

Happy Arty Days, 
Amanda xo 

Hip Kit Club: Winter Wonderland!

Hi Friends!

Welcome back to the Happy Arty Days blog!

I am super excited to share my first project with the stunning November  2019 Main Scrapbook, Pocket Life & Cardstock Kits for the Hip Kit Club!

The November digital cut files are super pretty & I just couldn't resist using the Snowflake 1 cut file for my Winter themed layout! 

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

"Winter Wonderland"

Oh wow, wonderland indeed! 

Fall might have the most beautiful colors, but there's something really magical about Winter, snow & ice! So delicate and pretty!!!

Let's take a better look at this snowy delight!

Just gorgeous! So many beautiful layers and details!

I am absolutely swooning over the exclusive Make A Wish 12 x 12 patterned papers, so naturally,  I couldn't help but use a few of them for this layout. I started with the soft pink, reverse side, of Deck The Halls as my layout base. Next, I trimmed the reverse side of Silent Night to 10" x 10" and centered it over the pretty pink base. And last, but by no means least, I trimmed pattern paper White Christmas to 9 1/2" x 9 1/2" and layered it over the soft gray paper. 

To add more emphasis to the overall design and draw you into the center of the page even more, I decided to use the Snowflake 1 cut file. I cut it to a 10 inch size using the Bazzill Avalanche cardstockfrom the November 2019 Cardstock Kit. 

With the snowflake lining the center of the layout, I began to build up my page. The frame in the Make A Wish exclusive Chipboard Stickerswas perfect pop of bold color to draw further attention to my darling boy's picture. I positioned my framed photograph in the center of the snowflake, and adorned both sides of it with a variety of blue Christmas Tree Die Cuts.  

With these main embellishments in place, I was ready to add a few stamped snowflakes too!

The tiny snowflake from the Make A Wish Stamp included in the Pocket Life Kit was just the right size to repeat stamp, and it worked perfectly as an alternative to sequins or enamel dots. 

With snowflakes being a bit of a theme in my layout, I decided to add a few more of them with the fabulousChipboard Stickers! So good! I also added a few puffy sticker hearts & dots to complete the look.

For finishing touches, I used the Puffy Alphabet Stickersfrom the Pocket Life Kit to create my fun, Winter Wonderland title! 

And there you have it! 

A really lovely page that is super fun (& easy) to recreate! 

I hope I have inspired you to get creating with the November 2019 Hip Kits today! 

Thanks so much for visiting,

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo 

Shimmerz Paints: Ice Cream Dream Layout & Process Video

Hi Creative Friends! 

Welcome back for Shimmerz Paints inspiration!

Today I am sharing a super sweet scrapbook layout (& process video) featuring a few of my favorite Shimmerz Paints products! 

Here's my Ice Cream Dream layout.....

Dreamy, indeed! 

Summer never looked quite so sweet! 

You'll spy lots of Shimmery goodness here:

Dazzlerz: I Lilac You

Vibez: Princess & Sweet Heart

Shimmerz: Key Lime, Lilac Blossom & Celery

and

Creameez: Sky's The Limit

Told you it was my favorites!!! 

Here's a closer look for you.....

For this pretty page, I hand paint the Floral Frame 01 cut file from Cut To You, with Shimmerz Celery and Key Lime for the leaves, and then Shimmerz Lilac Blossom & Vibez Sweet Heart for the blooms. I just love how good this combination looks! Super pretty!

For my cardstock base, I apply a Peonies stencil with Dazzlerz: I Lilac You. Once dry, I fill around the stencil area with Creameez: Sky's The Limit & apply a few splatters of Vibez Princess too! 

It's a really soft and subtle result, and flatters the delicacy of my design! 

To embellish my darling photogrpah & page, I am using the beautiful Ice Cream Parlour digital collection from Tinker N Co Digital. I love that with digital collections you can print off as many die cuts and papers as you need! 

You'll also spy some of the Freezin' For A Reason sequins from our friends at Spiegel Mom Scraps. Yay! Everything coordinates so beautifully!

Want to see more of how this layout came together?

Please watch my Process Video HERE

Thanks so much for watching! 

I hope I have inspired you to get painting today! 

Need supplies?

Remember that typing code AMANDA in the comments section of your Shimmerz Paints store order will earn you a FREE paint! Yesss! 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo