Paper Issues: May Scraplift Sunday #1

Hi Everyone! 

Welcome back for more Paper Issues awesomeness with one of our favorite challenges - 

Scraplift Sunday!

And yes, I know I'm a few days late - but better late than never, right?

This week we're lifting this gorgeous layout from the insanely talented Anita Bownds....

Oh sigh!!! This is simply stunning!

Such a beautiful layout! 

Inspired by the Spring theme, I have used Fancy Pants Designs: The Bright Side collection for my take on it! 

Here's my layout, 

"It's a Beautiful Day"

Oh isn't this so super pretty & fresh?!! 

I just adore this new collection! 

The Bright Side, indeed! Love! 

I have followed Anita's design, but opted for pretty florals and birds, over tags and bunnies. Cute! 

I even featured a cut file in the photo cluster just like the original. 

I used my fave Paper Issues cut file again, lol!

It's called Cherish Florals and looks like this....

You can download this fabulous file for FREE here. 

Awesome!

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

So.much.pretty!!! 

Those blooms are just divine! 

And how fabulous are those Bubblegum Pink Nuvo Drops?!! 

Happy Heart for sure! 

And there you have it! 

My take on this week's Scraplift Sunday! 

Join us in the Paper Issues Friends & Fans Facebook group to play along too! 

You could even win a Paper Issues gift card!

Need supplies before you get started?

Visit the Paper Issues store HERE

& REMEMBER: Code AMANDA will save you $$$ at checkout! Yay!

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: Product Spotlight!

Hi Friends!

It's time for another fabulous Paper Issues Product Spotlight,
& today we're shining the light on Alphas.
Yep, any type/kind of alpha that is sold in a pkt in the Paper Issues store here!
Let's be honest, we all have a ton of those Thickers, right?!!
So I've decided to stashbust and use up some older alphas for this scrapbook layout.
Here's what I created....

"This Is Us 2" 



Isn't this the sweetest?!!
 Such a beautiful Autumn memory that I couldn't wait to scrap!
I've used Fancy Pants Designs: Golden Days collection (including the coordinating alphas) & teamed it up with the Crate Paper Oasis collection Thickers too! They coordinate perfectly!

Here's a closer look......

The Golden Days line is just Fall perfection! Such a stunning collection! 

How sweet & fun!!!

Hope you liked my take on the alphas spotlight today! 

Shop ALL the alphas in the Paper Issues store here

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

Looking for more alphas inspiration? 

See what our talented team has created on the official blog post here

Thanks so much for stopping by!
til next time,

Happy Arty Days, 
Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: June Sketchy Saturday

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends!

Welcome back for the June edition of Paper Issues

Yay! Who doesn't love a great sketch?!! 

Here's what this month's looks like.....

So much fun! I couldn't wait to play along!!!

I've been hoarding (saving!) my stash of Fancy Pants Designs Golden Days line for our Aussie Autumn weather - finally I can break into it!

Here's my Fall page, 

"Fall Days"

How awesome is my Mister A?!! Love this cool kid! 

The Golden Days line is just a perfect match for his tree climbing adventures! 

Masculine and fun, & with coordinating woodgrain and cork embellishments it's just THE best Fall line around!

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

How cool are the enamel dots?! 

Love the layered patterned papers too! That plaid is divine!!!

More embellishment awesomeness here! Loving the flair!

And the gold foil touches.....

Such a fun take on this month's sketch! 

Hope I have inspired you to play along!

Need supplies? Visit the Paper Issues store here

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

Looking for more scrap happy inspiration? Visit the Paper Issues blog here!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: Product Spotlight: Fancy Pants Designs

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends!

Welcome back for another fabulous Product Spotlight with Paper Issues!

Today we're shining the light on few of the more recent collections from 

I LOVE all their lines, but I chose to spotlight the Sweet Nothings collection for my layout. 

"Little Moments"

Oh gosh! How striking is this?!! 

I just love the vibrant, bold colours and patterns in this collection! 

And how grown up are my two darlings getting?! Eeep! Time really does fly!

As well as the Sweet Nothings line, I've also used a FREE Paper Issues Cutfile for my layout. 

It's called Love In Full Bloom and you can grab yours here. 

Lots of prettiness on this page - here's a closer view.....

Just look at those luscious layers!!!

 Lots of ephemera love here too....

The puffy sticker sequins are just awesome!!!

Aaaaah! I just love me some Fancy Pants Designs!

You can get yours in the Paper Issues store here

& 

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

Looking for more creative ideas? 

Visit the Paper Issues blog here to see what our talented team have been creating!

Thanks for stopping by, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: Pinspire Me January

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back for a lil Paper Issues Pinspiration!

Just check out the fabulous mood board for January - it's a golden delight!

So much shiny, glittery goodness! Love me some gold!

Here's my layout,

"ADORBS"

Isn't this the sweetest?!
I've totally fallen for all those golden hues, and the vertical typography in the mood board!
And if you're going for gold, you really must feature Fancy Pants Designs: Golden Days collection.
I just adore this line, and it was a perfect choice for this challenge!
Let's take a closer look.....

Look at all the pretty gold foil embellishments on this layout!!! 

That flair is just divine!!!

I am also loving the golden puffy stickers to no end.....

As my layout is all about my gorgeous darlings playing at the park, I've teamed all the gold with woodgrain to keep with a 'natural' feel. The woodgrain alphas are my fave! 

The vertical design is totally inspired by the list on the mood board, and those gold acetate swirls are meant to reflect the sparklers! 

Here's another look......

Make A Wish, indeed! How sweet life is!

Hope my layout has inspired you to get creating, & play along!

See more from our talented team (including how to join in on the fun) here

*REMEMBER: Use my code AMANDA to save 20% off in the Paper Issues store*

Thanks for stopping by!

Til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: Golden Days Love with Amanda Baldwin

Hi Paper Issues Friends & Fans!

Welcome back for more papercrafting fun and inspiration! 

Amanda here, & today I am sharing my latest layout with the stunning

Fancy Pants Designs - Golden Days collection.

Think all things Fall, golden, feathers, woodgrain, arrows and blooms - perfect for scrapping either of my darlings with!
But enough chatter, here's my latest layout with this stunning collection....

"LOVE"

Love this photo of my daughter! Such a beauty indeed!

And while we're talking beauty, isn't this layout something?!!

Those blooms won me over instantly - oh so pretty!

And the Autumn hues teamed with the mint green make my sigh!

There are just so many gorgeous elements to the Golden Days collection

&

in true Fancy Pants Designs style, 

there's a ton of perfectly coordinating embellishments too! 

Let's take a closer look....

Oh where to begin? So much lovely here!

Let's start with those divine puffy stickers - 

I mean, hello sticker heaven! Can they get any prettier? And so glossy too!
Speaking of gloss, there are so many golden delights on this layout as well!
The leaf paperclips are quite intricate and the golden acetate ephemera is just plain awesome!

The cute tags were perfect for using beneath my photo, to create layering and interest. 

The cork stickers added a textural element to this 'clean' look, and to be honest, they were just the coolest stickers and I HAD to use them!

A bit like those aaaahmazing alphas...

Talk about making your title 'pop'! These alphas are so easy to use, and come in the pattern paper designs! Love, love, love!!!

It's safe to say that Fancy Pant Designs Golden Days is all about the beauty!!!

Hope you liked my layout, and feel inspired to get creating!

You can get Fancy Pants Designs in the store here

& remember to use my code: AMANDA to save 20% off!

Thanks for visiting, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: December Take 5 Tuesday

Hi Creatives!

Time for another of my favourite Paper Issues challenges,

Take 5 Tuesday!

Always such a fun and very easy challenge to join in on, 

& this month's is no exception!

Here's the December list.....

Awesome fun, huh?!!

Here's the layout that I've created for this challenge, 

"XO XO"

SO Gorgeous!!!

I've used the stunning new Fancy Pants Designs collection: Golden Days, and my 5 items from the list are: #3 Green, #6 Woodgrain, #12 Alpha Letters, #13 Stickers, #14 Triangles. 

Did you spot them?

Here's a closer look.....

Love my girl! 

Golden Days is definitely a perfect match for her too! 

The blooms, the woodlands, Fall leaves and even the golden foil ephemera - just divine!

So many pretty embellishments in this line too! Just check out the cork stickers, and the golden puffy stickers, and that flair....

SO Stunning!

Hope you liked my layout and feel inspired to join us! 

For more ideas, and how to play along,see the original team post here.

To get your crafty fingers on Fancy Pants Designs: Golden Days, 

visit the Paper Issues store here and use my code: AMANDA to save 20% off! 

Thanks for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: October Mix It Up Monday

Hi Friends!

Time to get your messy on with Paper Issues: Mix It Up Monday!

The October challenge is to use a stencil.
Yep. that's all! I know, it totally leaves the creative door wide open.... 

Love how fun stencils & templates are! So many different ways to apply them to your projects!

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

Isn't this pretty?!!

A really delicate and elegant mixed media page.

I've used Fancy Pants Designs: Life Is Beautiful collection 

and teamed it up with a Donna Downey peonies stencil (from my stash). 

I combined Lindy's Stamp Gang Magical's in Salt Water Taffy with some gel medium, and applied it to the stencil using a palette knife. Love the result!

So delicate, & it works perfectly with Life Is Beautiful!

Here's a closer look at that stenciling....

Love the shimmer of the Magical and the high sheen of the gel medium - so glossy!

Those puffy stickers & that flair!!! Love me some Fancy Pants!

The sheen is just divine, huh?!

How stunning is that floral pattern paper?!! 

Incase you want to order, it's called Save The Date ;) 

Super cute ephemera too!

Love it all!!!

You can check out the Fancy Pants collections here 

& use my code: AMANDA to save 20% off your total order!

To see what the rest of the team created, 

& to get started on this super fun challenge, 

visit the Paper Issues blog here.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo