Shimmerz Paints: Major Heart Eyes for Color Stories Inspiration!

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends!

Time for another awesome installment of Shimmerz Paints delights!
This month Paper Issues Partnered Up with Color.Stories.Inspiration and I was so inspired by the mood board that I had to create with it for a second time!
(yep, this is my round 2 entry - lol!)
I mean, the colours are just stunning!
And when it comes to colour, Shimmerz Paints has got you covered!

Here's another look at that moodboard......

And here's what I created using that stunning color scheme......

"Major Heart Eyes"

Major heart eyes, indeed! 

What a cutie! And such a bright & fun page to reflect his happy personality!

I used the playful Amy Tangerine, Hustle & Heart collection and combined it with my favourite Shimmerz Paints: Dazzlerz & Paste-eez! 

Unfortunately, I don't have a hot orange or light blue in my pastes stash... 

BUT! I do have Paste-eez Salt of the Earth

This is a gorgeous white, which I color mixed to create my 'missing' colors from the color scheme. 

Here's how....

On an artist's mixing palette, I combined 3 drops of orange food dye to one part Salt of the Earth for that stunning hot orange. 

That pretty light blue was created with 1 spritz of Vibez: Jeni Be Bleu to one part Salt of the Earth. I LOVE how pretty this turned out!

Shimmerz Paints are just Aaaah-mazing! 

You'll also spot Dazzlerz: Pucker Up Pink and Sour Apple in my mixed media background. All colours were applied with a palette knife, at the same time - no drying between colours. Allowing for lots of colour blending and tonal work.

Ga ga gorgeous!

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

The blending between the hand mixed orange, and Pucker Up Pink is just sensational!

& that Sour Apple green is just divine! 

The cut file is a FREE one from the Paper Issues store; you can download it HERE

Yep! When it comes to mixed media and all the painty things, 

It's all about the color! The Shimmerz Paints colors!

I hope my take on the CSI challenge has inspired you to get out your Shimmerz Paints and play along too!

*Did you know if you type AMANDA in your Shimmerz Paints store order HERE

you'll receive a freebie?!

Yessss! AMANDA = free paint 

  

Thanks so much for visiting!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: January Free File Friday #1

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back for a new year of fabulous FREE cut files with Paper Issues!

I LOVE all the incredible cut files that Paper Issues has on offer, 

& there are so many new ones appearing in the store all.the.time!!! 

The first cut file challenge for January is all about numerals. 

Use a numeral cut file OR use any cut file and add numerals to it. Easy! 

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

"Oh You 2"

Isn't this the sweetest?!!

I have used the gorgeous Amy Tangerine: Hustle & Heart collection for this happy page. 

I just love the bright & fun colours and patterns in this line. 

The title is made from Dear Lizzy Thickers, and you'll spy that I used the number '2' over the edge of my cut file butterfly. Super cute!

The floral cut file & butterfly are just stunning!  

They're from the Cherish Florals file, which looks like this......

SO divine!

Download this cut file HERE for free! (No purchase required)

Here's a better look at them in action.....

That floral is too cute for words!

They really are such simple & beautiful cuts!

To create a little more dimension to this 'clean' look, I used foam tape beneath the floral cut for added interest.

- I LOVE YOU BEYOND MEASURE - 

Perfect sentiment! 

Adore this super happy page documenting my fave 2!

Looking for more fabulous free files? 

Visit the Paper Issues store HERE

& if you do make a purchase, please use the discount code AMANDA

It saves you 20% off your total spend! Yay!!!

Want to see more with our cut files? 

Find more inspiration from our talented team HERE

Thanks so much for visiting today, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: November Notable Quotable

Hi Papercrafting Friends!

It's time for the new edition of 

This month's quote is from the insanely talented Amy Tangerine and looks like this.....

I was totally inspired by the colours, the quote and by the fact that it comes from Amy!

Here's what I created....

"Stay Wild"

Oh Heck Yeah!!! Lol

So much fun!

I used the Amy Tangerine: Hustle & Heart collection, and that gorgeous photo of my boy with a very muddy face! 

Such a happy day & memory here! 

Loving that Jungle of Love patterned paper, 

it's just perfect for my wild child playing in the garden!

You'll also spot a ton of cool embellishments from this collection, including the 

Wool Half Circle Pom Pom Stickers, Sticker Book, Ephemera Die Cuts & even those awesome white foam Thickers

Here's a close up for you.....

Fun, indeed! 

 Hustle & Heart is definitely for those who live on the brighter side of life! 

Burtsing with gorgeous colour and pattern!

Speaking of colour, that mixed media background is crazy cool!!!

I've dived into my Shimmerz Paints stash, and used 

Creameez:  Just Peachy,  Boogie Boardin' Blue & Trippin' in the Tropics

as well as a base coat of my fave Vibez: Jeni B Bleu

You'll notice I also hand coloured the foam Thickers with the Just Peachy Creameez too......

La la love this!

So many beautiful reasons to be happy!

Needing a lil Hustle & Heart in your creative world?

Get yours from the Paper Issues store here

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

Maybe you're needing to grow your Shimmerz Paints stash?

Visit their online store here 

& 

Place my name in the comments section of your order to receive a FREE gift!

Yessss!!!

I hope you like my fun take on this month's challenge, and will play along too!

See more Notable Quotable inspiration from our wonderful team here.

Thanks so much for visiting, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: September Notable Quotable

Hi Lovelies!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues fun with the September edition of 

Always such a fun challenge, & this month's quote is really sweet! 

We LOVE books in our home, so this quote is perfect inspiration for my memory keeping albums!

Here's what I have created, 

"Good Book"

Isn't this fun?!!

I have used the Pink Paislee, Paige Taylor Evan's Oh My Heart collection, as I had that cute book paper still in my stash just waiting to be used! As you can see, I fussy cut all the books, and have created a double circle design with them. 

I repeat stitched the books into place, and layered the inner circle with my photo cluster. 

And seriously, how cute is my Mister A for awesome? 

He had been playing a little too quiet, 

so I snuck up on him expecting to find trouble - only to discover that he was sitting on our bed reading Charlie & Lola books! 

So adorable that I had to snap the moment!

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

The chipboard stickers in this line are super sweet, and I just had to embellish my layout with them. Loving those reading glasses especially!

And how about that sentiment sticker, all you need is a good book! Perfection!

So awesome!

I should add that the cute puffy hearts, 

and that mini bow on the fox tail 

are from Amy Tangerine's Hustle & Heart colleciton 

So super cute!!!

Need Pink Paislee, Amy Tangerine & more?

Visit the Paper Issues store here

& REMEMBER: Use my code AMANDA & you'll save 20% off too!

Looking for more Notable Quotable inspiration?

See what the rest of our talented team has created here

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I hope my layout has inspired you to get creating too!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: August Product Spotlight

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends!

Welcome back for another fabulous Paper Issues 

Product Spotlight

This time we're shining the light on...

Amy Tangerine's Hustle & Heart collection! YAY!!!

It's no secret how much I LOVE Amy Tangerine's fun, vibrant colours and patterns! 

Here's what I've created for this spotlight...

"Life Is Beautiful"

La la LOVE this!!!

Talk about bright and vibrant colours! 

To balance all that gorgeous colour, I used a beautiful black and white photograph, and those stunning gold glitter alphas. They're officially called The Lucky Ones Thickers and are the coordinating Thickers for this line. 

Here's a closer view.......

So gorgeous!

I've used watercolour droplets to create my faux wreath & I just love how effective this looks!

You'll also spy those super cute Puffy Hearts - love these!

And finally, how about that bow!!!! Check it out below......

Oh squeee!!! It's the cutest!

Love me a cute bow or 3!

Such beautiful products to create such stunning projects with!

I hope you feel inspired by my layout today!

Need to get some Hustle & Heart in your stash?

Get yours in the Paper Issues store here 

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

Wanting a lil more inspiration with this cool collection?

See what the rest of the team has created with it here

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I really appreciate your kindness & support!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo