Happy Arty Days: Floral Wreath

Hi Creative Friends!

Welcome back for more Cocoa Vanilla Studio inspiration!

Today I am sharing another super pretty page with the delightful HAPPINESS collection!

It's no secret that I adore florals, so when it came to documenting this photo of me and my puppy, I just had to use them all!

Here's what I'm talkin' 'bout....

"Love Here & Now"

So super pretty! Gimme all the florals!

Love here & now, so much!

If you know me, you'll also know my love for the color blue! Needless to say, I started my layout with the reverse side of the fabulous CV-HA003 GOOD VIBES pattern paper. Absolutely gorgeous! Such a pretty blue, and it compliments my photo background perfectly - win, win! I centered an 11" x 11" sheet of white cardstock over this paper, to create a white 'clean' background for my super bright & colorful page.

Next, I cut the fabulous bloom cut files from the exclusive HAPPINESS DIGITAL FILES which you can download from the shop HERE. I backed the leaves with the B-side of CV-HA004 FRAME OF MIND and the blooms with the pink watercolor paper from the 6 x 8 PAPER PAD. I positioned these larger cut file blooms in the left hand corner of my layout to create interest & anchor my open wreath design. DIE CUT EPHEMERA florals and leaves tuck into one another to form the remainder of the open wreath shape. I predominantly used pink and orange pieces, as these floral die cuts contrasted with the blue border trim beautifully!

I layered pink & orange watercolor swatch CLEAR STICKERS beside the cut file blooms. I tucked my photograph into and beneath the cut file blooms, and over the CLEAR STICKERS base. Next, I foam mounted an ACCESSORY STICKER onto my photo. To finish off my photo cluster, I added the foam mounted DIE CUT TITLE (love) and a heart ACCESSORY STICKER.

I chose to extend my title with the ACCESSORY STICKERS 'here + now' sentiments, which I applied to the right hand corner of my layout.

I added the typewriter font phrases (also from the ACCESSORY STICKERS sheet) around the wreath to tell a little of my story, as well as more sticker hearts.

'Love You More' sequins from SpiegelMom Scraps, as well as some fussy cut butterflies from pattern paper CV-HA008 BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL are added to my layout for finishing touches. And there you have it!

Simple, bright & beautiful memory keeping at its best!

You just can't go wrong with the gorgeous HAPPINESS collection.

I hope you have enjoyed seeing my layout today

& feel inspired to get creating!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Hi Lovelies!

Today I am sharing my final project for The Cut Shoppe Design Team!

I have absolutely LOVED creating for this awesome team,

and wish Ashley & The Cut Shoppe all the very best!

For my final layout, I have created a super pretty Spring inspired number with the gorgeous new Floral Wreath cut file!

Teamed with the beautiful and bright Cocoa Vanilla Studio Happiness collection, this layout is a floral dream!

Here's my layout,

"Happy Times"

Oh isn't this gor-jus?!!

The new Floral Wreath is simply stunning!

I have cut the wreath in white cardstock, and backed it with two of the Happiness 6 x 8" Paper Pad papers.

Here's a better look at the Floral Wreath......

LOVE!!!!! Absolute floral perfection!

Shop the fabulous Floral Wreath in The Cut Shoppe HERE

Here's a closer view of my layout.....

To create soft dimension & interest to my wreath, I fold some of the flower petals upwards. I also embellish some of the flower centers with fussy cut butterflies, die cuts, sequins and even a flair button!