Paper Issues: May Working Title

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues fun with this month's edition of

It's a lil close to my heart - it's the challenge that I host, 

and I have to say what a fantastic month April was!

 I just fell head over heels for those gorgeous floral titles! 

So much stunning inspiration from you all! 

Thanks so much for playing along!

The position and shape of your title can have a huge impact on your overall layout design & look. 

Keeping that in mind, this month Working Title is all about the curves!

Round, curvy or wavy titles.

No theme, no set words, just make sure your title isn't straight! Too easy! 

This challenge is suitable for layouts, cards, off the page numbers, and even traveler's notebooks. Actually, as long as it's new and it features a round/curvy/wavy title you can enter it!

I can't wait to see what you create!

But enough chatter, here's what I created, 

"Happy Together"

I was totally inspired by a similar layout by Stacie Ebnet Dietz - so with her permission, I've scraplifted her awesome design and given it a Happy Arty Days twist!

How cool is that rounded title?!

I've used Shimelle's Little By Little collection, & I just love those Thickers that I've curved around my page! 

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

So fun & playful!!!

Even the embellishment clusters have a frivolity to them! Yay! 

I love creating happy pages for my albums!

So much fun! Love it all! 

I can't wait to see what you all create for Working Title this month! 

Remember to upload as many new entries as you like to the 

{Friends & Fans} Facebook Group 

in the May challenges album. 

Every entry earns you an extra spot in the draw to win a Paper Issues gift card, 

so what are you waiting for?! Get creating! 

Need new supplies? 

No worries, Paper Issues has got you covered. 

& REMEMBER: Use my code AMANDA to save 20% off too!

As always, our talented Design Team have some wonderful inspiration for you -

see what they've created here! 

Thanks so much for visiting!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: April Mix It Up Monday

Hi Paper Pals!

Time to get your messy on with this month's edition of  

Yayyyyyyy!!! 

I love a lil mixed media fun and today's challenge is super awesome!

Simply use the salt resist technique with your favourite, inks, dyes and or, watercolours on your layout. 

Too easy, and boy oh boy, so much FUN!!!

But enough chatter, here's what I came up with.....

"Magic"

Isn't this stunning?! Just look at the salt resist pattern - so pretty!!!

The unicorn is part of the Spring Crop free cut files that you can grab in the Paper Issues store here.

I really love the free cutfiles and seriously, unicorns!?!! What more can I say. Love it!

You'll spy mixed veneers and stickers from my stash, a few odds and ends from TYPO, Thickers from Amy Tangerine, and Shimelle's Little By Little collection. 

Here's a closer look at that stunning mixed media work.....

It's so striking! 

I used purple, magenta, pink and red inks, lots of water and rock salt. 

The trick is to get the inks 'puddling' and then add the rock salt to dry it all up. Be sure everything is dried out before removing the salt. 

So much fun!!!

Magic, indeed!

OMG! How fun are all the photo filters / snap chat looks that you can play with? 

This rainbow unicorn one of my daughter is her favourite!  

(We may have hundreds of shots of her as a unicorn, lol!)

It adds to the playfulness of this design, and is just a perfect match with that cut file too!

All the papers in my photo cluster are Shimelle's Little By Little. This range is so vibrant, and whimsical and was the perfect choice for this magical layout! 

La la love this!

Wanna see more of Shimelle's Little By Little collection?

Grab yours here at the Paper Issues store

& 

REMEMBER: Use my code AMANDA to save 20% off your entire order!

Need more salt resist inspiration? 

Visit the Paper Issues blog here to see what the rest of out talented team created!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo