Elle's Studio: More January Kit Inspiration!

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio inspiration! 

I just can't stop creating with the gorgeous January Kit & new releases!

  I know I say it every month, but honestly, this month's products are just incredible! 

The proof is that this is my 5th scrapbook layout that I've created with these supplies!

 Yes, 5th! It's that good! 

And before you ask, you bet I used the Happy Heart Stamp! 

I've stamped all.the.things this month! I la la LOVE this stamp! 

I created a lot of loved up Valentine's inspired projects, but today I want to demonstrate the versatility of these awesome products! 

So enough of the chatter, here's my latest layout to inspire you with.....

"#Besties 4 Eva"

Wow! Isn't this fun! Besties forever, indeed! 

Elle's Studio Supplies: January Kit, Happy Heart Stamp, Sweetheart Puffy Stickers, XO Wood Veneer Confetti, Wood Veneer Hearts, Heart & Star Acetate Die Cuts, January Labels, January Blank Label Stickers, Happiness Found Stickers, Black & White Polka Dot Alphabet Puffy Stickers, Jane Alphabet Stickers, Noteworthy 12 x 12 Paper Collection, Noteworthy Puffy Stickers. 

Other Supplies: White Bazzill cardstock, machine stitching, staples, Umbrella Crafts Premium Dye Ink in Sunshine Yellow & Black. 

For this layout, I was totally inspired by my sweet photograph of my daughter & niece. The great mix of  colors and designs in the January kit allowed me to draw on the near black of my niece's hair, the gray of my daughter's tee, & that golden butterflies filter! The movement of the butterflies in the photo also influenced the flow and movement of my design. 

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

I started this layout with the fabulous yellow striped pattern paper from the Noteworthy collection. I layered a sheet of torn white cardstock over it, inserted a couple of 3 x 4 cards into the layer, and stitched & stapled it all into place.  

I featured the dominant yellow stripes on the left, to encourage your eye to move across my layout, left to right. The Happy Heart stamped yellow base adds to the directional flow, and further guides you across my page. I selected all the yellow acetate hearts & stars from the Heart & Star Acetate Die Cuts pack and aligned them with the stamped base also.  

To complete the base, I embellished with lots of stickers, die cuts and veneers! I love the layered Wood Veneers Hearts over the acetate hearts - so cool! I also loved the confetti style look of the stamp, so I tried to arrange my embellishments in a similar fashion. For a more interesting & striking effect, I added a few black icon stamps as well. The pops of black balance the bright yellow perfectly!

For my photo cluster, I layered more of the 3 x 4 journal cards from the January Kit, and then tucked in a few labels, stickers and even one of the acetate hearts. I embellished my photo with a Sweetheart Puffy Sticker & that divine Wood Veneer Heart! 

For finishing touches, I included a few sentiment die cuts and the Happiness Found Stickers. Last but by no means least, I added my mixed alphas title! 

I used the extremely versatile and everyday essential, black Jane Alphabet Stickers for the #Besties part. Love these stickers! 

And for the remaining title, I used the super cute Black & White Polka Dot Alphabet Puffy Stickers. Perfect! 

The January Kit is jam packed with all kinds of awesomeness!

I hope my layout has shown you it's versatility for creating, & inspired you to take some inspiration from your photographs too! 

Thanks so much for joining me today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo  

Elle's Studio: Happy Heart Stamp Spotlight!

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for even more Elle's Studio inspiration!

 Today I am sharing more of the Happy Heart Stamp LOVE!!!

We all know that Elle's Studio offer premium, high end, clear stamps but this latest stamp is my absolute, hands down, number one new favorite!!!!

And here's exactly why...

Oh.my.heart!!! Stamping never looked so impressive! 

Absolutely sensational!

Elle's Studio Supplies: Happy Heart Stamp, Acrylic Stamp Block 3 x 4 Inches, All My Heart 6 x 6 Paper Stack, Wood Veneer Hearts, January 2019 Kit, Happiness Found Stickers, Black Puffy Alphabet Stickers. 

Other Supplies: White Bazzill cardstock, Umbrella Crafts Premium Dye Ink - Red, Umbrella Crafts Premium Dye Ink - Purple, Ranger Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Picked Raspberry, Staz On - Black, Shimmerz Paints Vibez - Princess, Sweet Heart & Razzeldazzel Berry, White Tissue Paper. 

Here's a better look at that stamped background for you.....

Ahh-MAZING! Happy heart, indeed! 

I start this background by applying shimmering ink sprays in pinks and purples with the packaging technique. I also apply them to form a triangle shape, and fade out as they reach the edge of the left hand side. I use these very same colors to add splatters and droplets too!

Once dry, I take the confetti / polka dot like stamp and repeat stamp it in red, purple and raspberry inks. I pay particular attention to the edges of my mixed media color work, so it creates the appearance of even more paint splatters. 

Next, I apply the larger heart stamps around the painty edges, using raspberry ink for the striped heart & purple ink for the open heart. Using the same purple ink, I repeat stamp the Love You sentiment, and for added interest, I even print it inside two of the open hearts. 

I repeat stamp the XO with the raspberry ink, ensuring that it's bold in some prints and really faded out in others. The heart icon stamp is applied in the same fashion, but with red stamp ink instead. 

I have kept to the same red, purple & raspberry inks as this type of stamping can get a lil messy, and I don't want my background to distract from my photo! Using similar and like colors in mixed media backgrounds aids to soften the busy appearance. The colors tend to compliment each other and blend more. 

For a more noticeable print, & to cut through all that sweet color work, I use black ink for the Love This stamp. So striking! 

I also ink up the Wood Veneer Hearts, and strategically arrange them around my photograph so that they repeat the triangular form of the mixed media background. Repeating patterns, shape and form is very aesthetically pleasing on the eye. Repetition in this layout design avoids the mixed media base from appearing too messy or over done. 

My photo is backed with blue & purple papers from the 6 x 6 All My Heart Paper Stack, some distressed white tissue paper, a label, tag and sticker or two from the January Kit and new releases. I've kept the layering simple as there's quite enough visual stimulation with that amazing stamped background. 

For finishing touches, I apply the Black Puffy Alphabet Stickers for my rather apt title, #lovefiercely

Lol, his face says it all! 

Stamping magic!!! 

Looking for more Happy Heart Stamp inspiration?

ALL my Elle's Studio projects for January have featured this incredible stamp! 

You can see them here & even here! 

Yep, I told it is my number one fave stamp!!!

I hope I have inspired you to get your ink on! 

Shop the Happy Heart Stamp here.

Thanks so much for visiting, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo

Elle's Studio: Love You Layout!

Hi Everyone! 

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio awesomeness!

The January 2019 Kit and New Releases are SO incredibly awesome!
I just haven't been able to stop creating with them!
Visit my previous post HERE to see ALL the new things
(and what I created for New Release Day!)

Here's a super fun mixed media layout I've created using my fave new Happy Heart Stamp,

"LOVE YOU"

Oh.my.heart!!! Love you more than words can say!
What a precious page!

Elle's Studio Supplies: January 2019 Kit, Happy Heart Stamp, All My Heart 6 x 6 Paper Stack, Sweetheart Puffy Stickers, So Loved Shipping Tags, Love You Acrylic, Wood Veneer Hearts, Large Jane Alphabet Stamp - Solid,  Jane Alphabet Stickers - Black, 12 x 12 Family Fun Paper Collection

Other Supplies: AC - Pale Pink Cardstock, Jo Sonja's White Gesso, Shimmerz Paints: Spritz - Ruby & Cotton Candy, Vibez: Quit Yer Winen, Umbrella Crafts Premium Dye Ink - Red, Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Picked Raspberry, MME Enamel Dots & Decorative Brads, Baker's Twine. 

So many beautiful details to this layout - let's take a closer look.....

WOW!!!

The January Kit is amazing, but the Add On items are totally swoon worthy!

I can't decide what I love most - SO good!!!

From the Love You Acrylic, to the striking black & white So Loved Shipping Tags and the Sweetheart Puffy Stickers -  I am in memory keeping heaven! 

And let's not even get me started on the incredible Happy Heart Stamp!!! LOVE!

Speaking of incredible stamps, I used the fabulous Large Jane Alphabet - Solid Stamp with Raspberry ink to fill the printed Love You tag. So cool!

The January Kit and exclusive Add Ons are so perfect for Valentine's / Happy Hearts Day creating! 

That mixed media base is all kinds of awesome! 

Repeat stamping for the win!!!

Shop the Happy Heart Stamp HERE!

or

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

I hope you enjoyed seeing my layout today, 

I may have another Happy Heart Stamp layout for you in a few days time - 

so be sure to check back for more Elle's Studio inspiration!

Thanks so much for visiting today. 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Elle's Studio: January Kit & New Releases!

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends! 

Welcome back for a new year of Elle's Studio awesomeness! 

I am SO over the moon delighted to be remaining on this incredible team! 

I can't wait to inspire you with more of our amazing releases, 

& like every month, the new 2019 January Kit rocks!

Here's a little looksee for you.....

Told you it rocks!!! 

SO many gorgeous patterns, colors and die cuts!
Get your January Kit HERE 

The Add-ons are crazy good too.....

Oh.My.Heart!!! 

We all know how much I love Elle's Studio Stamps, 

and the January Happy Heart Stamp is my new favorite of them! LOVE!

From cool veneers, to acrylics, acetate shapes, puffy stickers & more - the Add-ons are completely winning me over! I need all.the.things!!!

And last, but by no means least, 

here's a peek at the monthly Printables & Digital Cut Files....

Yep, January is all kinds of awesome!!!

***Shop ALL the Elle's Studio new releases HERE***

Here's my first two layouts created with these divine products,

"Happy Days"

So soft & sweet! Such a beautiful Dad & Daughter moment!

Elle's Studio Supplies: January 2019 Kit, All My Heart 6 x 6 Paper Stack, Happy Heart Stamp, Sweetheart Puffy Stickers, XO Wood Confetti, Heart & Star Acetate Die Cuts, January Blank Label Stickers,  Happiness Found Stickers, Black & White Polka Dot Puffy Alpha Stickers,  & 12 x 12  Noteworthy Collection. 

Other Supplies: Sewing Machine, Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Peacock, Umbrella Crafts Ink: Sky Blue, Umbrella Crafts Ink: Mint

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

Interactive elements are so much fun, & I just adore that sweet hidden journaling pocket! 

And while we're having a closer look, how awesome are stamps?!! 

They're all from the Happy Heart Stamp (which I just can't get enough of!)

Those puffy stickers are pretty cool too! 

The Black & White Polka Dot Puffy Sticker Alphas are super cute!!!

So.much.gorgeousness here! 

The blue Love This heart has been fussy cut from one of the January 2019 Kit cards, and coordinates beautifully with the blue pattern paper from the All My Heart 6 x 6 Paper Stack. 

I have also repeat stamped the camera icon in mint ink to match the one in the die cut! 

I use the Sweetheart Puffy Stickers and XO Wood Confetti to complete my page. Love it!

My second layout also features that amazing Happy Heart Stamp.....

"Happy Heart"

Whoa! So awesome!

I have used the confetti style stamp from the Happy Heart Stamp set to create that incredible semi-circle base, as well as add heart icons, sentiments and those striking X's and O's! 

Elle's Studio Supplies: January 2019 Kit, All My Heart 6 x 6 Paper Stack, Happy Heart Stamp, Sweetheart Puffy Stickers, XO Wood Confetti, Linked Wood Veneer Hearts, Heart & Star Acetate Die Cuts, Happiness Found Stickers, January Labels, Noteworthy Epoxy Stickers.

Other Supplies: Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Picked Raspberry, Umbrella Crafts Ink: Pink, Umbrella Crafts Ink: Ruby, StazOn: Black.   

Here's a closer look....

I use the black heart strings die cuts to create a banner that follows around the stamped semi-circle. I fussy cut the large XO from one of the January 2019 Kit cards and add it to my banner. 

Such a fun & inventive way to use the 3 x 4 cards if you're not a pocket page memory keeper! 

I am loving the Linked Wood Veneer Hearts! 

They serve as both a fabulous photo frame and anchor to my page design. The use of veneer on this cool and striking page, really adds balance and warmth. 

I embellish with all.the.things around and even on, my semi-circle. SO effective! 

Omgoodness! So adorable! Too cute, indeed! 

Love the Sweetheart Puffy Sticker that adorns my linked hearts frame - adding both color, dimension and gentle texture to my layout. 

But again, it's the Happy Heart Stamp that I'm totally crushing on....

These stamps are errrrything!!!! 

And stamped in black ink, they're SO striking! 

Oh, and how cute is that layered Acetate Heart?! 

Totally gor-jus!!! 

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

 I hope I have inspired you to get creating with your Elle's Studio kits! 

These kits always sell out fast, but don't worry - 

you can start yourself a subscription HERE so you never miss out again, yayyy! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

I have a few more Happy Heart Stamp layouts to share with you - so stay tuned! 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo