Showing posts with label Layers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Layers. Show all posts

Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Throwback Thursday with More Than Words!




Hi Creative Friends!

Welcome back for another installment of the Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Throw Back Thursday feature!
Today I am taking you back to 2018 with 
the gorgeous More Than Words collection and a very sweet 'mom & son' page,

"Wonderful Moments"


Talk about sweet, this melts my heart! Such a happy moment documented! And maybe another twist on my love for the monochromatic designs ;)
Lots of lovely layers here, starting with the reverse side of CV-MT003 GOSSAMER as my layout base. I layer over this pretty black floral paper with a sheet of pale blue cardstock. I distress, peel back, and staple this cardstock into place to reveal the CV-MT003 GOSSAMER base. This is such an effective technique, as it creates both texture & interest, as well as a masculine touch to these pretty papers!
To these two background bases, I layer a cut file (Geometric Art courtesy of The Cut Shoppe) which I semi back with the 6 x 6 PAPER PAD version of the GOSSAMER paper. To the cut file, I add embellishments galore, and of course, my photo cluster! So many pretty layers! Let's take a closer look......


Absolutely LOVE this photo of me & my boy! 
I embellish the cut file with a mix of DIE CUT EPHEMERA, CHIPBOARD ACCENT STICKERS, ENAMEL SHAPES, & even ACCESSORY STICKERS. I start my design from the top of the cut file, & travel down the page focusing on my photo cluster in the center. The 'wonderful' CHIPBOARD ACCENT STICKER was the perfect title choice for my darling photo! But my title doesn't end there! As your eye moves down my layout, you'll find the remainder of my title beneath my photograph....


Unforgettable, & Wonderful are fussy cut labels from pattern paper CV-MT006 TREASURE, and Moments is from the CHIPBOARD ACCENT STICKERS. Such a fun mixed title & I just adore all the tucked in pieces surrounding my photo! Layered perfection!
Here's a better look at my title and central photo....


That layering beneath my photo is just stunning! 
You'll spy more cuts from pattern paper, CV-MT006 TREASURE, as well as ACCESSORY STICKERS, more CHIPBOARD ACCENT STICKERS, DIE CUT EPHEMERA & that divine VELLUM ACCENTS feather!  I love that bold pop of blue, it really brings attention to my photo!

Here's another view for you....

Just gorgeous!
I tuck a few white cotton floss threads into the photo cluster too!  For more interest & a finishing touch, I also add a few watercolor splatters as well! LOVE it!


More Than Words might be a girly, feminine collection but it is still perfect for scrapping the boys too! 
I hope you enjoyed my edition of Throw Back Thursday, 
& feel inspired to get creating with your older Cocoa Vanilla Studio stash too!

Thanks so much for visiting today!
til next time, 

Paper Issues: Spring Crop: Create A Cluster!




Hi Creative Friends!

Are you playing along with the awesome Paper Issues Spring Crop?!!
If not, join us in the Paper Issues Friends & Fans Facebook Group HERE

I am lucky enough to be hosting the Create A Cluster challenge - Yay!
So.Much.Fun!!!
(& all you need to do is add a cluster to your project to play along!)

Here's my layout to inspire you with....

"SuperDude, Superfly!"



Super cool dude, indeed!!!
What an awesome page for such a cool kiddo!
You'll spy that fabulous Elle's Studio woodgrain pattern paper, 3 x 4 cards and embellishments from the Paper Issues March Swag Bag and a ton of Pink Paislee's Wild Child collection. So awesome!

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


Omgoodness! How cute is that Puffy Sticker?!
& the beaded chop sticks from the Swag Bag are all kinds of fun!


My lil Superhero!
Aren't those clusters and layers just the best?!!


#1 and no denying it, kid! 

And there you have it! 
Simple and easy to play along! I can't wait to see your take on it!

Need supplies before you get started?
Visit the Paper Issues store HERE
& REMEMBER: Code AMANDA will save you 20% off your total! Yay!


Thanks so much for stopping by!
til next time,

Happy Arty Days, 
Amanda xo 

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

& REMEMBER: Code AMANDA will save you 20% off your total spend - Yayyy!!!


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