Happy Arty Days: December

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Altenew Quiet Reflections Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hi Friends!

Welcome to the Happy Arty Days blog!

I am so delighted to be participating in today's fabulous

Altenew Quiet Reflections

Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Yay!

If you've just arrived here from the awesome Emily Midgett's blog, then you're in the right place! If not, or you're feeling a little unsure, here's the full blog hop list for you...

Start here ---> Altenew Card Blog

Wow! What an epic hop this will be!

And like all good hops, there are some awesome giveaways and offers happening...

Like $300 in total prizes!!! Yes, you read correctly, $300 in total prizes! WOW!

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $40 gift certificate to 3 lucky winners and

a $20 gift certificate to 9 winners!

Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list above by 12/09/2020 for a chance to win.

Altenew will also draw 12 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 12/11/2020.

Plus check out these terrific special offers....

Here are THREE ways to get a FREEBIE to kickstart your creativity!

Get a FREE brand new Quiet Reflections Stamp & Die Release Inspiration Booklet (worth $5.99) with every order of high-value Quiet Reflections release bundles. Shop HERE! *Exclusions apply.
Get a FREE brand new Online Cardmaking Class with every order from the new Quiet Reflections Stamp & Die Release collection from 12/04/2020 through 12/10/2020. Shop HERE!
Get a FREE brand new Quiet Reflections Stamp & Die Release Mini Inspiration Booklet with every order from 12/04/2020 through 12/06/2020. Shop HERE!

Wow!

Altenew really do look after us!

With the formalities taken care of, here are my inspirational projects....

First up is this gorgeous mixed media scrapbook page,

"Flourish"

Oh how pretty!!!

Altenew Supplies: Tranquility Rose Stamp & Die Bundle, Delicate Polka Dots Washi Tape, Permanent Black Crisp Ink, Watercolor 36 Pan Set, Enjoy The Ride Scrapbook Collection, & Enamel Dots:Warm & Cozy.

That Tranquility Rose Stamp is errrrything!!!

I couldn't resist painting up an array of those florals with my Altenew watercolors - let's take a closer look...

Oh how lovely! This stamp set really lends itself beautifully to hand coloring - lots of opportunity for tonal work and details. LOVE!

I just love how the softness of the Tranquility Roses contrasts perfectly against the dark Enjoy The Ride Scrapbook Collection paper. So stunning!

You'll spy the pretty Delicate Polka Dots Washi Tape behind my sweet girl's photograph, as well as tucked in beneath those gorgeous blooms...

This washi tape is so super cute and would be perfect for so many different kinds of projects!

I think you'll agree that the Tranquility Roses Stamp & Die Bundle, and the Delicate Polka Dots Washi Tape are absolute 'must-haves' from this release!

My second project is another pretty mixed media page,

"Beauti-fall"

Swoon! Sooooooo beauti-fall indeed!

Altenew Supplies: Inspirational Quotes Stamp & Die Set, Delicate Stripes Washi Tape, 36 Watercolor Pan Set, Permanent Black Crisp Ink, Enjoy The Ride Chipboard Alphas, Enamel Dots: Warm & Cozy and the 2in1 Precision Glue Pen.

Like my previous page, I have opted to stamp my Inspirational Quotes leafy flourishes with permanent black ink, and then paint with my favorite Altenew watercolors. The results are incredible!

Whoa! Seriously ga-ga-gorjus!!!

I enhanced those pretty stamped flourishes by layering them with similarly colored cardstock die cuts, which I also created from the Inspirational Quotes Stamp & Die Set.

Oh! Just divine!!!

The Inspirational Quotes sentiments are perfect for cardmaking, but they also work really well for layouts too!

Oh, and how cute is that Delicate Stripes Washi Tape? Perfect for trimming all our crafty projects with!

Next up, I am showcasing one of our gorgeous new ink cube bundles with a sweet thankyou card...

Oh-so soft and pretty !!!

Altenew Supplies: Mini Daisy Stamp Set, Martian Terrain Mini Cube Set, Fine Liner Pen Set, Enjoy The Ride Scrapbook Collection.

Here's a closer look...

Oh-my-heart! Those colors are beyond beautiful!

Here's another card using the same inks, but with a really different look...

Wow! This is so elegant!

Altenew Supplies: Ornamental Feature 3D Embossing Folder, Martian Terrian Mini Ink Cube Set, Ink Blending Tool Small, Enjoy The Ride Chipboard Stickers & Fine Liner Pen Set.

To make the embossed Ornamental Feature more noticeable, I have used my Altenew small ink blending tool with the new Martian Terrain Inks. Here's a better look at it...

Such a simple card (& technique) but such a beautiful outcome!

The Altenew 3D Embossing Folders never disappoint! Amazing results every.single.time!

And lastly, I'm sharing a lil craft room organizing inspiration with the fabulous new,

Altenew Craft Room Organization Decal Set!

Organized, practical & beautiful? Oh, yes please!

The new Craft Room Organization Decal Set is perfect for creating an orderly, but still very pretty, creative studio!

Those florals are so super pretty! And, because they're decals they are completely removeable & reusable - yay!

Such a cute, and functional work station!

I couldn't resist using the florals to decorate my handy travel sewing machine too....

Now I really look the part when I attend a crop! Love it!

Simple storage ideas, made oh so beautiful thanks to the new Craft Room Organization Decal Set!

I hope my projects have inspired you today!

Thanks so much for looking, and please don't forget to leave a comment to be eligible for the giveaways!

Time to send you hopping over to the super talented Jaycee Gaspar's blog!

He has some amazingness to share with you all!

Thanks again for stopping by, & Good Luck!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Technique Tuesday: December Memory Keepers Inspiration

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more inky inspiration with the December Memory Keepers Studio release from

This month's release includes the Self Care Stamp Set

& the Geometric Border Crafting Dies

Such an awesome set!

As always, you can become a member, bundle them and SAVE $$$!

Find out more about membership benefits HERE

***Shop this fabulous Memory Keepers Studio set HERE***

This set would definitely make some beautiful cards, but I really wanted to demonstrate how versatile these products can be! So I've opted for a 12 x 12 scrapbook page.....

Here's what I created,

"Weekend Obsessed"

How fabulous is this?!!

I've documented my favorite, go-to place for self care!

The beach has always been powerful for me, and it really does bring me clarity, mindfulness and peace. I've combined the December Memory Keepers Studio products with the Crate Paper: All Heart collection, and I think they compliment each other perfectly!

I cut the circular Geometric Border Crafting Die with cork board, and I just love how effective this looks!

I stamped a lot of the phrases from the Self Care Stamp in plain black ink - keeping them striking and bold!

The fonts in those phrase stamps are just stunning! LOVE the Self Care Stamp set!

***Shop the December Memory Keepers Studio release HERE***

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Elle's Studio: December Kit Reveal & Inspiration!

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio awesomeness with the December reveal!

There are so many gorgeous new products this month, starting with the

December Exclusive Kit

How fabulous is this month's exclusive kit?!!

La la LOVE!!! So many great note cards to document the season with!

The Add-On items are pretty amazing too....

As always, the stamps have my heart - so good!

And let's not forget our amazing digital cut files and printable elements too...

So cool!

***You can shop ALL the new things in the Elle's Studio online store HERE***

Now, time for some inspiration with these fabulous new products!

First up, I just had to use those Winter Wood Veneers and those fabulous stamps....

"Hot Cocoa"

How fun is this?! La la LOVE!!!

Elle's Studio Supplies: December Kit, Wonderful Life Stamp, Currently During The Holidays Stamp, 6 x 6 Tis The Season Paper Stack, Winter Wood Veneers, Goals Phrase Stickers, December Label Stickers, December Labels.

Other supplies: Bazzill Cardstock - Avalanche, machine stitching, natural twine, Staz-On Ink - black, Scrapbook.Com Premium Hybrid Ink - Cardinal Red

Let's take a better look at this 8.5" x 11" layout.....

Aren't those veneers and stamps errrything?!!

SO good!

You'll spy that I used the Tis The Season papers down the left hand side of my layout, and then stamped a coordinating pattern down the right side. While I had the Wonderful Life Stamp handy I also stamped the Celebrating the little things phrase onto that 3" x 4" note card with my photo, as well a few phrases around the photo cluster. The layers beneath my photo are created from a mix of the December Kit note cards, die cuts and more of the Tis The Season pattern papers.

I fussy cut and hole punched a tag from the Tis The Season papers to complete the cluster layers, and embellished it with some natural twine. Around the cluster I added a couple of the stickers from the Goals Phrase Stickers, as well as stamped a few icons from the Black Friday Sales Exclusive "Currently During The Holidays" Stamp in red ink. Here's another view for you....

Such pretty layers!

I decided to add machine stitching to compliment the twine, and add a little softness to this fairly crisp page. For some added interest, warmth & balance I also embellished with the Winter Wood Veneers.

Absolutely stunning! Those veneers are a must-have item this month!

For my second project, I have created a 12 x 12 scrapbook layout documenting our beautiful Christmas tree this year...

"Oh, Christmas Tree"

Oh how pretty!!!

Elle's Studio Supplies: December Kit, 6 x 6 Tis The Season Paper Stack, Everyday Puffy Label Stickers, Warm & Cozy Phrase Stickers, Winter Wood Veneers, The Best This Year Wood Veneers, Goals Phrase Stickers, December Label Stickers, December Labels, Jane Alphabet Stickers - Red.

Other supplies: Bazill Cardstock - Avalanche, Nuvo Drops - Bubblegum Pink.

Like my previous layout, I just had to use the fabulous 6 x 6 Tis The Season Paper Stack papers to trim the edges of my page. These papers are definitely a favorite of mine, and will likely feature in this year's December Daily album too!

I used a few of the December note cards to back my photo with, and then halved a couple of the December Labels to create the appearance of more cards. I foam mounted this photo cluster, and tucked a mix of stickers, die cuts and The Best This Year Wood Veneers beneath it all.

Next I grabbed my scissors and fussy cut out the tree from one of the December Kit note cards, and then cut a variety of hearts from one of the pick colored cards. I used these fussy cuts to embellish my photo with!

To complete this page, I used the super versatile Jane Alphabet Stickers in red - perfect!

Simple. Easy. Beautiful!

And there you have it!

My first two projects with the gorgeous December Kit & new releases!

***You can shop ALL the new releases HERE***

Thanks so much for visiting today!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

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Altenew Quiet Reflections Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Technique Tuesday: December Memory Keepers Inspiration

Elle's Studio: December Kit Reveal & Inspiration!