Elle's Studio: Sincere Sentiments Scrapbook Inspiration!

 

Hi Creative Friends! 

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio inspiration!

Today I'm shining the product spotlight on the gorgeous new Sincere Sentiments: Wonderful You collection - for scrapbooking! Yes, you read correctly! I am absolutely loving this new collection designed specifically for card makers but you know me, I can't resist demonstrating how versatile the Elle's Studio products are! 

Here's a look at my completed project...

"YOU shine so bright" - 12 x 12 inch scrapbook layout

Oh how sweet & fun! Sincere Sentiments: Wonderful You is definitely a scrapbook must-have! 

Elle's Studio Supplies: Sincere Sentiments Wonderful You Chipboard Banners, Sincere Sentiments Wonderful You Acetate Stickers, Gold Puffy Heart & Star Stickers, Cool Solids Paper Stack, Sincere Sentiments Wonderful You Stamp, Sincere Sentiments Wonderful You Metal Die, & Autumn Die Cuts.

Apart from the addition of the Autumn Die Cuts, my page was crafted entirely from the Sincere Sentiments Wonderful You collection! 

Here are a few of the key elements and techniques that I used to create this page:

1. Solid Paper Perfection!

Solid papers can seem a little plain if you're an avid pattern paper fan, but when used to highlight and draw attention they can be really effective! Try layering different colors together, and using strong geometric shapes to make them pop. I layered two of the Cool Solids Paper Stack blue papers together with a 1/4 inch trim, and cut the papers into rectangles and triangles. 

I also directed the solid paper triangles into my photo cluster for added impact. 

Simple, but so effective! 

2. Mix Up the Title! 

With such an awesome array of sentiments, phrases and titles in the Sincere Sentiments Wonderful You collection, mixing the title font, color and material is a great way to create interest on memory keeping pages!  You'll spy that I stamped & die cut the large outline 'YOU'  onto some cork for my title. This not only added interest to my title, but also some much needed warmth to my overall design. With warmth needed, I completed my title with the  Sincere Sentiments Wonderful You Chipboard Banner, 'shine so bright'. 

3. Get Inky With Journaling & Sub-Titles! 

The Sincere Sentiments Wonderful You Stamp has so many phrase combinations and heartfelt sentiment options! Stamping not only fills white space, it also adds a pop of color and detail to the background cardstock. I repeat stamped a few of the YOU stamps with a mix of story appropriate sentiments to make my journaling a feature of the layout rather than a block of text. Such a cool idea! 

4. Stick To It! 

When it comes to embellishing, nothing beats a good sticker (or 20!) Stickers add color, detail, interest and even more story telling to the page. I mixed the Sincere Sentiments Wonderful You Chipboard Banners, Acetate Stickers, & Gold Puffy Hearts for my sweet layout. To ensure attention was directed into my photos, I only adhered stickers around my photo cluster. Again, a really simple idea to maximizing the Sincere Sentiments Wonderful You collection for scrapbooking!

5. Repetition & Color Are Errrrrything! 

Repetition in design creates a more cohesive and seamless look. Use similar shapes, embellishments, patterns and or, colors to connect your page. You'll notice that I repeated hearts and florals within my color scheme. I know, I've mentioned this tip many times before, but nothing looks more classy than a beautiful color scheme! Choose colors that compliment your photo or story mood, and that play off each other well. The Solid Colors Paper Packs are loaded with beautiful colors to inspire you! 

I hope these top tips have given you some ideas on incorporating the 

Sincere Sentiments Wonderful You Collection 

into your scrapbook and memory keeping pages! 

Thanks so much for visiting, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days,

 Amanda xo 

Scrapbook & Cards Today: Free SUMMER Cut File Inspiration!

 

Hi Friends! 

I am so super excited to be a featured guest designer over on the SCT Magazine blog! 

Here's a sneaky peek at my layout...

Isn't this fun?! 

I love a good stitching file, & this one is just perfect for documenting those sweet Summer moments! Also, this is a FREE cut file, so be sure to download yours HERE today!

To see more of this fabulous SUMMER Stitching layout, and grab that cut file, click the link HERE! 

I really hope it inspires you! 

Thanks so much for stopping by today, 

til next time,

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

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

 Hi Friends! 

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio awesomeness! 

It's the 10th of the month which means a brand new kit reveal, plus a ton of fabulous new products in the shop as well! Yay!!!

Here's a peek at the October 2020 Kit

Oh wow! Just look at those fabulous die cuts & journal cards - SO good!

The new products for October are pretty amazing too....

WHOA!!! 

Totally awesome!

And last, but by no means least, the October Autumn Printables & Digital Cut Files....

So many creative possibilities with these! 

Infact, I was so inspired by the October Autumn Printables that I have used them for both my projects today! 

Here's what I came up with, 

"AUTUMN" 

Whoa! How awesome is that large feature title?!! LOVE!

Elle's Studio Supplies: Autumn Printables, Bright Polka Dot 6 x 8.5" Paper Stack, Love Is 6 x 8.5" Paper Stack & Everyday Tabs Stamp. 

Other Supplies: Bazzill Cardstock - Avalanche, Sequins, Staples, Machine Stitching, Staz On - Black.  

Let's take a closer look at this super fun Fall page!

That title is errrything!!!

I selected the journal card with Autumn on the side of it, printed it at as an A4 size photo onto some white paper & then fussy cut out the letters. I machine stitched the letters into position and then embellished them with a variety of fussy cut Fall leaves from another of the journal tags. Here's a close up of this fab title...

Seriously SO cool! Such a terrific way to incorporate the Autumn Printables into your memory keeping!

More fussy cut pieces embellish  my photo cluster too, as well as a couple of the Autumn Printables labels! 

Such a simple page, and yet so perfect for Fall! 

My second layout is a sweet 8.5 x 11" layout, 

"My Boy" 

How cute is this?! I just adore it!

Elle's Studio Supplies: Autumn Printables,  & Jane Alphabet Stickers-Black. 

Other Supplies: Bazzill Cardstock - Avalanche, white tissue paper, wooden peg. 

Here's a better look at my page....

For this sweet page I printed the journal card as an A4 photo on white cardstock. This created the appearance of a patterned paper background for my 8.5 x 11" page. I trimmed the base of my page with more fussy cut labels, and used a mix of fussy cut pieces to embellish both my photo and page. 

I used some journal cards to layer beneath my photo as well as some white tissue wrap from my stash. 

Those fussy cut leaves are really cool! 

The Jane Alphabet Stickers combined with that fussy cut, printed heart were perfect for my title! 

And there you have it! 

Two very different, but both very awesome layouts, created mostly with the 

Elle's Studio: October Autumn Printables. 

***Shop ALL the new products HERE***

Be sure to stop back a lil later in the month for more Elle's Studio October Kit inspiration!

Thanks so much for visiting today! 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Elle's Studio: Spooky Halloween!

Hi Creatives! 

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio awesomeness!
Have you got some Boo-tiful photos and memories to document? 

Well this month's kit and new releases are perfect for all your spook-tacular Halloween projects!

***Shop ALL the Elle's Studio New Releases HERE***

Here's a little Happy Haunting inspiration for you.... 

"Trick Or Treat"  

Elle's Studio Supplies: October Kit, Sweater Weather 6 x 6 Paper Pack, Puffy Stars & Dot Stickers, Trick-O-Treat Wood Veneer, Halloween Wood Veneer, Autumn Shipping Tags, Autumn Fun Stickers, Jane Alphabet Stickers-Black & Noteworthy Epoxy Stickers. 

Other Supplies: White & Black Bazzill Cardstock, Umbrella Crafts Dye Ink in Sunshine, & organza ribbon. 

All the happy haunts here! Such a fun layout! 

You'll spot that I trim the moon & stars pattern paper (from the Sweater Weather pack) into one inch strips. I connect the strips together to create the appearance of 12 inch paper at both the top and base of my layout design. Such a great way to maximize your six inch papers! 

To enhance the spooky starry background, I fussy cut the stars & moon journal card from the October Kit, and add a star die cut or two. I further add to this look with the inclusion of the Puffy Star & Dot Stickers - so cool! 

I feature the Halloween Wood Veneer in the top corner of the layout, & coat the OCT 31 in yellow ink. The colored veneer really pops! 

I use the same ink to hand color the Trick Or Treat Wood Veneer in the opposite corner at the base of my  page, and add more of those fabulous stars!

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

That title is errrrything!!! Whether you use it on layouts, pocket pages or even cards - the Trick Or Treat Wood Veneer is a must-have!

And when it comes to Halloween, we need a pumpkin or two, right?! 

 

The Jack-O-Lantern novelty veneer is super cute! A perfect embellishment for my two trick or treaters in the photo! (And yes, they sure do love candy!) 

The second pumpkin is one which I drew, & cut out from black cardstock. I back it with more of the Sweater Weather 6 x 6 Papers and position my layered photo onto it. 

The layers beneath my photo are created with the Autumn Shipping Tags, October Kit, and more of the Sweater Weather papers. Wood Veneer & Autumn Fun Stickers complete the photo cluster, and add that extra BOO! factor. 

For finishing touches, I add the Happy Haunting subtitle with the black Jane Alphabet Stickers and fussy cut some bats from my left over one inch pattern paper strips.....

Totally Spook-tacular!!!

I hope I have inspired you to document your Halloween memories with Elle's Studio!

Happy Haunting Friends!

Thanks so much for visiting, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo 

Elle's Studio: Sketch Inspiration

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back for more gorgeous inspiration with the Elle's Studio May Kit & Add-Ons!

For today's post I am creating a layout from this month's sketch inspiration.

 It's based on the 'Yes Please' layout in our April Gallery & is by the super talented Susan Brochu.

Here's what the sketch looks like....

Awesome, huh?!

 I've followed the sketch pretty closely, 
but I'm adding my 'twist' to it by using super bright colors, & adjusting all the proportions. 

Here's my take on it,

"Good FUN"

Good FUN, indeed! 

This is my two darlings on Easter morning eating chocolate bunnies, for breakfast, no less! 

Living the (chocolate) dream for sure! 

The bright, playful colors in this month's kit were perfect for documenting this happy moment!

And nothing says fun better than an over sized FUN wood veneer title, right?!

That veneer is just awesome, and the woodgrain contrasts beautifully against the rainbow of tags and labels! 

I love Susan's clever use of flags in her design.  I twist this idea, by arranging tags and labels into the flag style. I coordinate mine into similar color groups, and align each group with the veneer title, for maximum impact!

You'll also spy a few pretties from our new Noteworthy collection, including that super happy, yellow stripe, pattern paper base. Possibly a new fave o'mine! 

**The typewriter font journal trim beneath my photo cluster is actually the reverse side of the barcode strip from that same pattern paper** 

 

I should note that the 'good' veneer is from our Title Builder Vol. 2 Veneer set, and coordinates beautifully with our May kit! 

That FUN veneer title is a such a stand out feature!  

Stretching it across the page and adding the Puffy Heart stickers between the letters really adds emphasis to this already BIG impact title! So cool! 

 

Speaking of Puffy Heart stickers, you'll also spot the Gold Shapes and Dots adorning my layout too! 

  

 My photo cluster and layers are created from the 3 x 4" and 6 x 4" tags in the May kit, and embellished with some pretty Add-Ons, including those fabulous Play All Day Phrase Stickers.  Beneath these layers, I add a little tissue wrap from my stash to create dimension, texture & interest. 

And there you have it! 

My fun take on this fabulous sketch using the gorgeous May Kit, Add-ons & Noteworthy collection. 

I hope I have inspired you to get creating with these beautiful products! 

Thanks so much for visiting!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days,

 Amanda xo 

Shimmerz Paints: One Of A Kind!

Hi Creatives! 

Welcome back for more Shimmerz Paints inspiration! 

Today I am showcasing the incredible Dazzlerz paints! 

Dazzlers are smooth, incredibly shimmery, dimensional paints. 

Their paste like texture is excellent for use in mixed media, card making and scrapbooking. 

They come in a variety of beautiful colors.... including all the colors of the rainbow! 

Here's what I'm talkin' 'bout! 

Vibrant, shimmery, rainbow delight!

Background perfection! 

Here's how I created that base....

I know, nothing tricky to see here! 

Simply swipe your Dazzlerz onto the stencil/mask with a palette knife (or store card) & voila!

It's seriously that easy! 

And isn't the result just gorgeous?!!

Love how intense and shiny the Dazzlerz are! 

For this background,  I used the following Dazzlerz colors:

Pucker Up Pink

Dreamsicle

Lemon Drop

Gummy Berry Blue &

Grape-tastic 

Here's my completed page....

"One Of A Kind"

Isn't this fabulous & fun?!! 

All the rainbow stars for the win!

Here's a closer look.....

I've used the Elle's Studio April Kit & Add-Ons, including the wood veneer title One Of A Kind. The veneer looked really dull against all those bright Dazzlerz, so to jazz it up I gave it a good spray with Shimmerz Paints Vibez Before Dawn!

Here's a better look at it.....

Oh just look at that shimmer!!! 

The black is so striking against my rainbow of stars! 

And speaking of stars, to make the Dazzlerz stars pop even more you'll spy the occasional Acrylic Star and Puffy Star Sticker embellishment amongst them too! 

The sweetest!!! 

And seriously, how dazzling is that background!!!

In case you need more convincing.....

Aaaaaah-MAZING color!

When it comes to high shine, bright and beautiful color, Dazzlerz are your best friend!

I hope my layout has inspired you to try DAZZLERZ! 

You can get yours from the Shimmerz Paints store HERE 

& REMEMBER: Type AMANDA in the comments section of your order to receive a FREE paint! Yay!!!

Thanks so  much for visiting, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Elle's Studio: April New Releases!!!

Hi Friends!

I am SO excited about this month's
Kit Reveal at Elle's Studio! 
I know - I say this every month, but seriously April is amazing!
To make it even more exciting, the all new NOTEWORTHY collection is now available too! Yayyy!
So much awesomeness this month!
Before I share my first projects, let's take a quick look at all these new releases....

First up, the exclusive April Kit! 



Loving the mix of colors and patterns here! So good!

And let's not forget the fabulous Add-Ons...


The Acrylics! The Stamps! The Stickers and Veneers! I NEED it all!!!
How about the Currently Printables & Digital Cut Files....



So.much.awesome!!!

And the icing on the cake is definitely the all new NOTEWORTHY collection....

Told you this month is AMAZING!!!!
Now you know why!

You can shop ALL the New Releases HERE.

Wanna see my first two creations with these fabulous products? (I've been having fun!)

First up is my layout with the April Kit - I'm documenting the everyday adventures...

"Outdoor FUN"

Everyday happiness, indeed! 

Nothing more magical than getting outdoors and enjoying the day with this Mr Cool! 

Life is a grand adventure!

The acrylic subtitle is so exquisitely cut and is the perfect adornment to this sweet page!

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

Loving the 3 x 4 card layers beneath my photo - the colours and patterns are just perfect for this happy moment! 

& how awesome are those add-on  Acrylic Stars?!!

It's no secret that I heart all the stickers, 

and the Adventure Puffy Stickers are no exception!

So good!

But what about the new NOTEWORTHY line?!! 

This collection is just bursting with bright colours & I couldn't wait to play with them all....

"Favorite" 

So magical! All the happy vibes! 

I am just in LOVE with that rainbow stripe pattern paper from the 6 x 6 Paper Stack! 

You can see how it inspired my design - use all the pretty colours!!! 

And then coordinate with all the pretty embellishments! 

Here's a closer look...

All the pretty things!!! La la LOVE it all!

The Acrylic Stars are from the April Add-Ons - they really compliment the NOTEWORTHY collection!

Everyone dreams of being a unicorn (or at least magical) just once in their lives, right? 

So why not document all those crazy, happy, silly details?! 

No denying that NOTEWORTHY has my heart already!!!

And there you have it!

A quick look at my first layouts with the fabulous Elle's Studio: April New Releases!

*Remember: Elle's Studio kits sell out super fast, 

so to avoid disappointment, get yourself a monthly subscription HERE*

I can't wait to share more Elle's Studio awesomeness with you a lil later in the month!

(& I am excited to see what you'll create with these products too!) 

Thanks so much for visiting today, 

til next time,

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo