Paper Issues: April: Layered On Thick!

Hi Papercrafters!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues awesomeness!

Today I am playing along with the new layers challenge - 

Such a fun n easy challenge to create along with! 

Here's what I created....

"#LOVETHIS"

Lol! Such a silly, fun photo! 

With such happy memories, the Crate Paper Good Vibes collection was the perfect option! 

So bright n playful! 

The colors in this line make me happy; good vibes indeed! 

You'll spot pattern paper, Hashtag as my base - I love the geometric design, and it just begged for enamel dots!

And how about those layered embellishments!?!! All the awesomeness here! 

You can see more Crate Paper delights in the Paper Issues store HERE

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Thanks so much for stopping by today! 

I hope I have inspired you to play along with this super fun challenge!

Upload your entries for this challenge in the Paper Issues Friends & Fans Facebook group HERE

& go in the draw to win a Paper Issues Gift Card! 

Good luck!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: March Old School Challenge

Hi Creatives!

Welcome back for a new month of Paper Issues awesomeness & super fun challenges!

Today I am sharing my take on the new challenge....

This challenge is so fun & easy to play along with! Simply use B&W photo in your project!

I LOVE using black and white photos - a lot! 

Here's what I created for this challenge.....

"Cherish"

Oh isn't this pretty!!! 

I love the combination of white, peach & cork! Just gorgeous! 

I have used the stunning new Crate Paper Good Vibes collection for this layout, as well as the 

Paper Issues Cherish Florals Cut File. 

The cut file looks like this......

So awesome, huh?

You can download it for FREE (no purchase necessary) HERE

There are sooooo many amazing free files in the store - be sure to grab 'em all!

But back to my layout....

*sigh* It's just so pretty!

I've used that gorgeous cork pattern paper Magic as my base, then layered it with white cardstock. The cardstock is given a light treatment with Shimmerz Paints: Paste-eez in Peach Fuzz  for a gentle mixed media touch! 

The pretty peach paper is from the reverse side of pattern paper, Life Goals, and forms the perfect base for my cut file title, Cherish. 

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

That cut file is perfecion!

The tiny butterflies are from an old Martha Stewart punch in my stash, as are the sequins and rhinestones. 

How awesome is that gold glitter, pom pom frame?!!! SO stunning!

And speaking of stunning, 

how beautiful is this black & white photo of my daughter and niece?

Just gorgeous!!!

I've layered that sweet framed photo onto a few Die Cut Ephemera pieces, and then onto that intricate doily from Studio Calico. 

I then sneak a few stickers, and even that butterfly cut file, into the photo layers. Love it!

A foam mounted ticket forms the subtitle to the layout,

 & I add that divine Charm to the base of the photo frame for finishing touches!

Such a pretty take on the Old School challenge!

I hope I have inspired you to play along! 

Join us in the Paper Issues Friends & Fans Facebook group to get started! 

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Type AMANDA in the comments section of your order to receive a freebie!

Yes, AMANDA = free paint every.single.time you order!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: February Scraplift Sunday Wk4

Hi Creative Friends!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues awesomeness with 

my share on a lil Scraplift Sunday inspiration!

I am always blown away by how incredibly aaah-mazing our Design Team members are,
so getting to scraplift them is such a thrill!
Today I am lifting this gorgeous layout from the insanely talented Mary Ann Jenkins.....

Awesome, huh?!!

This makes me smile and feel so happy!

And with that in mind, I have used the bright & fun

Crate Paper Good Vibes collection for my take......

"Love You Tons" 

Squeee! Isn't this super FUN!?!!!

I just adore the bright and playful feel of the Good Vibes collection!

As the original layout design was SO good, I didn't change it up much at all. 

I do heart those super cute Pom Pom Frames!

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

Such beautiful captures of my two darlings - love this memory! 

The Good Vibes is definitely what it's all about! 

I've used the fabulous puffy script font Thickers for my subtitle, as well as lots of cute ephemera too! 

I love the combination of gold glitter, textures and cork in this line - really contemporary!  

You'll also spy a few pieces from the Chipboard Stickers sheet - these are always my fave Crate Paper items. 

So much fun! 

Sequins, and watercolor paint splatters complete my take on Mary Ann's inspiring original!

I do hope you've enjoyed seeing my take on this Scraplift Sunday feature!

Now it's your turn!

I can't wait to see your version of  Mary Ann Jenkin's original design! 

Need supplies before you get started?

Visit the Paper Issues store HERE

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Tag us @paperissues and use the hashtag #paperissues so we can leave you some love 

(& maybe even feature your creations too!)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo