Pinkfresh Studio: Mixing It Up for May!

Hi Creative Friends & Fans!

Today I am mixing it up for May with my Pinkfresh Studio creating!

I have two layouts that use all three of their current collections; 

The Mix No.1, Dream On & Live More!

 I know, how fun & inspiring!!!

First up is this super sweet page, 

"You Can Do Amazing Things"

Isn't this delicate and divine?! Such a pretty page for my pretty girl! 

*Please note: The tassel and sequins are from my personal stash, and not from  Pinkfresh Studio*

To create this layout, I took the pattern paper "FOCUS" from the LIVE MORE collection and fussy cut the chevron design. I repeated this with the same paper in the 6 x 6 Paper Pad. I then layered the fussy cuts together on white cardstock to create a new, more unique design. I used foam tape on the largest chevron to create dimension and more interest. This 'focal' chevron also directs you to my sweet photograph - love how this looks! So bold in intention, and yet so soft and pretty! 

Here's a closer look...

Wow! That foam tape really does make all the difference! 

You'll spy a much smaller, less obvious FOCUS chevron beneath my photo cluster. However, this one points in the same direction as that stunning arrow Paperclip 'Today'. That stunning embellishment is also from the LIVE MORE collection and is one of my fave go-to items from this line! But there's also a few pretty items from the Dream On collection adorning my photo too....... 

I used the minty "MARVEL"  pattern paper (6 x 6 Paper Pad size)  from the DREAM ON line for the bottom layer of my photo cluster. It's so fresh and light, & it coordinates beautifully with the LIVE MORE items! I've also used a few Die Cuts from this range. I included them as embellishments for those delicious photo layers! I could seriously do with a whole packet of just those leaves - just awesome!!! That stunning title is also from the DREAM ON Die Cuts packet, and again, the colours partner so perfectly with the LIVE MORE products it's incredible! 

For finishing touches, you'll spy a DREAM ON Layered Chipboard Sticker heart in a soft coordinating pink, as well as those fabulous Puffy Sticker hearts from The Mix No.1 collection. I love these bright embellishments; the matte finish on them is just so classy!!!

Such a simple, but oh so delicate and divine layout!

I hope you liked this one as much as I do! 

My second layout is all about my beautiful family and our special moments together, 

"Happy"

Love how fun and playful this is! Truly happy! 

Lots of bright, eclectic embellishments on this page too!

I have used the LIVE MORE pattern paper, "HONEST" as the base for this scrapbook page. I love that diagonal design, and used that orange line as an anchor for centering my photos! 

I wanted to showcase the fabulous 6 x 6 Papers for this layout, so I created quite larger layers beneath my photos, starting with the DREAM ON 6 x 6 paper, "DAYDREAM", and then "MARVEL". You'll also see the LIVE MORE "EMBRACE" and  reverse side of "FOCUS" papers tucked in there too! The layer directly beneath my happy photos is created from DREAM ON pattern paper, "MARVEL" but I've used the reverse side. I love the bright colours, and those cute little homes! Nothing says family like a happy home ;)

Infact, you'll notice I followed through with the homes theme in my embellishing! 

But enough chattering, here's a closer look at those lovely 6 x 6 paper layers....

Oh those layers are just divine! 

You'll notice that I used a layer of cardboard beneath the final layer to really make it 'pop' and add more dimension! There are a few Die Cuts from both LIVE MORE & DREAM ON layered with my photos - really building up that larger photo cluster! Love that small photos can feel large too! 

How cute are those Die Cuts and Puffy Sticker homes from DREAM ON?!! There's even a cute Washi Tape house too! Adorable!

Talking all things adorable, how about that rainbow Rubber Chip - so super cute!!!

And I am just loving how effective the Layered Chipboard Stickers look! 

Here's another view, check out that 'Captured Moments' layered chipboard.....

Totally awesome! 

I've used a DREAM ON Puffy Sticker for my title, "Happy". I love the whimsical font! 

I also love the sentiments in the LIVE MORE Phrase Stickers, and have used them to journal around my photo cluster. Perfect! 

For finishing touches, I've used The Mix No.1 collection again! This time I'm using the Gold Foam Shapes (the stars specifically) to add a lil bling & to keep with the playfulness of the layout.

And there you have it!  

My two layouts that mix up the gorgeous Pinkfresh Studio collections!

I hope they've inspired you to get creating! 

And using those 6 x 6 paper pads too!

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Thankyou so very much for visiting!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: *New Challenge* Project Pocket

Hi Creatives!

It's time for another of the all NEW challenges starting this month at Paper Issues;

And as you can probably guess by the title, 

it's all about those PL inspired, pocket pages!

This is so outta my comfort zone, but I really wanted to give it a go!

This month the challenge is to simply create any size pocket page - anything goes!

I chose to create a super sweet 4 x 4 Becky Higgins album for mine, and decorated it in 

Pinkfresh Studio Live More, Dream On & The Mix No.1 collections. I hope you like it! 

This is the album cover.....

Isn't this the cutest lil mini album?!! 

Let's take a peak inside....

2017 Stories - Life In Pictures! Perfect opening and title page! So super cute!

Nawww! It just keeps on getting cuter!!! Love these two munchkins!

Truly, so adorable!

In my usual style, I have kept the journaling hidden, and tucked inside the pockets ;)

And there you have it! 

The first couple pages in my new scrapbook mini album!

I hope to share some more pocket pages with you soon!

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Thanks for stopping by!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Pinkfresh Studio: Stamp All About It!

Hi Friends!

Today I am super excited to be sharing 2 very different layouts for Pinkfresh Studio, 

that feature some of their fabulous NEW stamps!

There are SO many amazing new stamps that my biggest problem was deciding which ones to use!

But enough chatter, let's see what I created!

First up, is this subtle stamped layout, 

"Live More" 

How fabulously fun is this?!! 

I adore the Live More collection - so fresh and contemporary! Just perfect for my style of memory keeping! I've combined it with a few embellishments from the Mix No. 1, and the subtle stamping is from the Live More Stamp Set. 

I've stamped the sentiments in striking black ink to make them pop! 

The criss cross pattern is stamped in tangelo ink, to mimic the original print on the paper. Very subtlte, very cool!

Let's take a closer look..... 

 

As well as that subtle stamping, I've used a ton of puffy stickers on this layout. I truly can't get enough of those puffy stickers!!! 

And the foiled chipboard stickers are also super cool! 

Totally awesome! 

Next up is this super dreamy page....

"Dream On" 

Isn't this just the sweetest?!! My big dreamer!

For this layout, I've teamed The Mix No.1 with the playful Dream On line, and I just love the result! This colour combination is so stunning!

I've also mixed my stamp sets; using the Dream On set, as well as the Little Love set by Lizzie M. Check out that adorable little rabbit holding the star wand! Omgoodness - can it get any cuter?!!! Needless to say, this was always going to be a girly and whimsical page!

How amazing are the acrylic mirror stickers?!! I just love that shiny title - so impressive!

Like my first layout, I've stamped all my sentiments in black ink. The sentiment stamps are all from Dream On stamp set. 

The Little Love stamps are super cute and fun! They kinda have a kawaii feel to them with their cutesy faces too! To keep them childish in nature, I've stamped them in royal blue, saffron yellow and mint inks. I really heart that rabbit!!!!

So many gorgeous embellishments here too.....

Naturally I used the golden, blue an yellow stars from The Mix No.1 - just perfect for this twinkly stars, dreamer's page! 

And those layered chipboard stickers are just so awesome! I love them!

And there you have it! 

Two very different layouts from Pinkfresh Studio's latest releases that feature stamps!

I hope you liked them & they've inspired you to get stamping on those layouts!

Thanks for visiting, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: Product Spotlight: Pinkfresh Studio

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends!

Wow! March already!?!
And what better way to start off a new month than with a
Product Spotlight with Paper Issues!
Today we're shining the light on one of my absolute favourite manufacturers of all time....

Oh YAY!!! LOVE Pinkfresh Studio!!!

 I have chosen the gorgeous Dream On collection for my sweet layout today!

Here's what I created for this spotlight, 

"ADORE YOU"

Oh I just love this photograph of my darling daughter! She is such a beautiful young lady! 

& with so many gorgeous elements to this line, Dream On is perfect for her!

I have used the softer, more delicate tones in this line to highlight her gentle nature. Mint is also her favourite colour too - so double bonus! 

Apart from my white cardstock, and ribbon bow, everything on this layout is from

 Pinkfresh Studio: Dream On.  

So much prettiness!

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

How sweet is that puffy sticker?! I just had to include it on my page!

There's also the cutest rubber charms....

That lil heart house is just ADORBS!

The acrylic mirror stickers are just the most reflective, golden, shiny shapes ever! 

And speaking of shine, the copper foiled mint alphas are also divine!!!

And in usual Pinkfresh Studio style, 

there's tons of contemporary paper designs and super fun die cuts!!! Just awesome!

Wow! 

I hope my layout has inspired you to grab this stunning collection! 

You can get it all here in the Paper Issues store 

& 

REMEMBER  to use my code: AMANDA to save 20%off your total when you checkout.

Need more ideas and inspiration? 

Visit the Paper Issues blog here and see what the rest of our talented team has created!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: February Sketchy Saturday

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues fun with this month's edition of Sketchy Saturday!

And here's what the February Sketch looks like.....

So much fun, huh?!

Here's my take on it.....

"Dreaming With Eyes Wide Open"

So delicate and pretty!!! Love this!

I have used the gorgeous NEW Pinkfresh Studio collection, DREAM ON 

which will be stocked in the Paper Issues store as soon as it's available! 

You'll notice that I flipped the sketch, but sometimes that's the fun part - making the sketch work for you and your precious photographs!

Speaking of special pics, this layout is all about my Big Dreamer, Miss M! She's such a beautiful young lady, and I think the Dream On collection was a perfect choice for her! 

Let's take a closer look....

I love that sentiment card, Follow Your Rainbow!!! No wiser words could we share with our children! Lots of pretty embellishments here too! Loving the leatherette stickers & those rubber charms are a must have!!!

 Oh that birds pattern paper is just divine!!! 

And while we're talking all things divine, how happy is all that yellow?!

I've used foam dots to make that yellow ephemera title really stand out - love it!

And there you have it!

My take on this month's Sketchy Saturday challenge using Pinkfresh Studio Dream On!

I hope you liked my layout and will join in on the challenge!

For more inspirational ideas, and all the details on how to play along click here.

*Remember: If you're shopping in the Paper Issues store use my code AMANDA at the checkout and you'll receive 20% off your total*

Thanks for visiting today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Pinkfresh Studio: Dream On....

Hi Everyone!
 I am so super dee duper excited to be sharing my first creations for 



This month the design team are spotlighting the stunning NEW
- Dream On - 



I wanted to share how incredible & diverse this collection is by creating both a feminine and a masculine layout for today's post.
As my daughter is my first born we'll say ladies first!
Here's my super pretty girly page, 

"XOXO"




Oh swoon! 
You can't get much more dreamy than this! Pretty collection for a pretty girl!
Very little is needed to make a happy life, indeed!
I was immediately drawn to the pattern paper 'Fancy', and some easy fussy cutting! I love the slightly obscure geometric shapes in this design! I decided to use these pretty shapes as stepping stones to my beautiful photograph, and created a pretty pathway straight through the center of my page!
This vertical design, and clever use of white space really draws your eye into my layout, & that darling photograph. Love it!
Dream On is more than just fabulous pattern papers though!
The embellishments in this collection are just divine!
Let's take a closer look at a few of them.........




Omgoodness!!! Mirror sticker delights!
How awesome are those shiny reflective stickers?!! La la love them! 
Every girl needs a bit of bling in her life, & the Gold Acrylic Mirror Stickers are the perfect option! Needless to say, the XOXO was always going to be used as my title for this layout ;)
I've also used the copper and mint Cardstock Alpha Stickers to personalise the layout with her initial too. Mint just happens to be her favourite colour - perfection!
That dove like birdy from the ephemera Cardstock Die Cuts, just sings happy thoughts, and adds to the playful nature of my design.
I can't move on without mentioning how cute the puffy stickers are!  SO cute!




Perhaps my newest favourite embellishments are the Leatherette Shape Stickers!
I just love that they're so delicate & detailed, despite being so textured. Awesome!
Dimensional Layered Chipboard Stickers, Studio Puff Stickers, Rubber Chips and Washi Stickers add that finishing touch to my layout. Love it all! 
A super pretty array of colour, pattern and cool design! 
Dream On is definitely dreamy for our sweet girls!
Don't be deceived though!
Dream On is also a lil edgy, fun and mischievous!
It totally rocks those boy albums too!

Here's my Mister Cool's layout, 
"LIVE For The Moment" 




Wild & Free - that's my boy for sure! 
How awesome is this?!! 
Talk about showcasing the diversity of Dream On! Uber cool!!! 
That Cardstock Die Cut, 'LIVE for the moment' was such an ideal match for my boy and his antics! I used 3D foam dots to really make it pop.
I've been cutting up those pattern papers again!
This time I've used paper 'Reverie', as well as the stunning copper specialty paper, Spring Icons Foiled Vellum.
Similar to my first layout, I've used a vertical design, as well as the Studio Puff Stickers, Rubber Chips, Leatherette Shape Stickers, & Layered Chipboard Stickers but it is the Clear Stamp Set that really makes this layout sing!
Let's take a closer look....
 



Oh my! Those photopolymer stamps are literally the best!
My son is only young, so I didn't want my stamping to be too strong, 
and in keeping with a fairly 'clean' look to my layout, I've intentionally lightly stamped a few of the sentiments around my photo clusters. The striped circle stamp was a bit cool, and perfect for using as the base to my photo layers. Subtle, but still adding that masculine edge!
To reflect his character, I added the cut apart cards from Reverie, to the left hand side of my layout & stitched them all into place....




Seeking adventure always! Lol! 
As you can see Dream On is also a match made in heaven for our big dreaming, adventurer boys!
And there you have it! 
A girl, a boy and the stunning Dream On collection!
I hope my layouts have inspired you!
*Remember: If you're purchasing Pinkfresh Studio in the Paper Issues store, 
Use my code: AMANDA and you'll save 20% off your total shop!* 
Thanks for stopping by, 
til next time, 
Happy Arty Days, 
Amanda xo