Pinkfresh Studio June Stamp Release Blog Hop

Hi Pinkfresh Studio Friends & Fans!

Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio June Stamp Release Blog Hop! 

I am SO thrilled that you could join us for all the fun & inspiration!
If you are just starting the blog hop begin at the Pinkfresh Studio blog here, 
& remember to leave a comment on every designer's blog to go in the draw for the major prize:

The complete set of June release stamps & dies

There are a ton of awesome minor prizes too!
 Each individual blog will have a winner who will get to choose one set of their favourite stamp and dies set too! So be sure to leave a comment at the end of every blog ;)
Yayyyy!!!!!

But enough chatter, let's get straight into the cards!

Here's my first card creation, 
"Thankyou"

Isn't this delciate and divine?!!

I love how soft and feminine this is!

I've used the  Say It With Florals Stamp & Die Set featured below:

Wow!

You know I adore anything floral, and these stamps are just stunning!

Here's a closer look....

Oh so pretty, indeed!

Three layers of inks to create those sweet blooms, but so worth the effort - just stunning! 

I've stamped my main sentiment onto vellum, and then double foam mounted my card front onto the Live More collection patterned paper, "Simple" for extra pretty! 

You'll also spy a few enamel dots from The Mix No.1 line too! Love it!

Next up, I have this fun and contemporary card, 

"Everyone needs a friend like you"

Isn't this fun?!! Just love the cacti and terrariums! 

I have used the Terrariums die set, and Simply Succulents coordinating stamps for this card.

Aren't they awesome?!! 

I love the earthiness of this collection! It feels 'real' and totally from the heart! 

FYI:  those divine puffy green hearts are from the Pinkfresh Studio: The Mix No.1 collection ;)

Here's a closer look at that sentiment stamp....

Isn't that script gorgeous?!!!

Here's one more card with a totally different look....

How pretty is that lace heart die?!! Beautiful!

It's called the Now Is The Time die & it's soooooo gorgeous! 

Love it!!!

I hope you liked my cards today & feel inspired by my creating!

Before I get you hopping on to the next designer - please remember to leave a comment on each and every blog in the hop!
Next up is the super talented, Julia Stainton, you can hop over and visit her here
&
here's the entire blog hop list if you need it:

Pinkfresh Studio June Stamp Release Blog Hop List

Pinkfresh Studio 

Flóra Mónika Farkas

Núria Prieto

Laura Bassen

Amanda-jayne Baldwin <--- You are Here!

Julia Stainton

Taheerah Atchia

Janna Werner

Amy Tsuruta

Evelyn Pratiwi Yusuf

Carissa Wiley

Carson Riutta

Thanks again for hopping by & best of luck for the major prize draw!!!

The winners will be randomly chosen from all comments left on each of the participating blogs. Comments will close at 11:59 pm CST on Friday, June 9th, 2017 and the winners will be announced on Pinkfresh Studio's blog on Friday, June 16th, 2017.

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Pinkfresh Studio: Mixing It Up for May!

Hi Creative Friends & Fans!

Today I am mixing it up for May with my Pinkfresh Studio creating!

I have two layouts that use all three of their current collections; 

The Mix No.1, Dream On & Live More!

 I know, how fun & inspiring!!!

First up is this super sweet page, 

"You Can Do Amazing Things"

Isn't this delicate and divine?! Such a pretty page for my pretty girl! 

*Please note: The tassel and sequins are from my personal stash, and not from  Pinkfresh Studio*

To create this layout, I took the pattern paper "FOCUS" from the LIVE MORE collection and fussy cut the chevron design. I repeated this with the same paper in the 6 x 6 Paper Pad. I then layered the fussy cuts together on white cardstock to create a new, more unique design. I used foam tape on the largest chevron to create dimension and more interest. This 'focal' chevron also directs you to my sweet photograph - love how this looks! So bold in intention, and yet so soft and pretty! 

Here's a closer look...

Wow! That foam tape really does make all the difference! 

You'll spy a much smaller, less obvious FOCUS chevron beneath my photo cluster. However, this one points in the same direction as that stunning arrow Paperclip 'Today'. That stunning embellishment is also from the LIVE MORE collection and is one of my fave go-to items from this line! But there's also a few pretty items from the Dream On collection adorning my photo too....... 

I used the minty "MARVEL"  pattern paper (6 x 6 Paper Pad size)  from the DREAM ON line for the bottom layer of my photo cluster. It's so fresh and light, & it coordinates beautifully with the LIVE MORE items! I've also used a few Die Cuts from this range. I included them as embellishments for those delicious photo layers! I could seriously do with a whole packet of just those leaves - just awesome!!! That stunning title is also from the DREAM ON Die Cuts packet, and again, the colours partner so perfectly with the LIVE MORE products it's incredible! 

For finishing touches, you'll spy a DREAM ON Layered Chipboard Sticker heart in a soft coordinating pink, as well as those fabulous Puffy Sticker hearts from The Mix No.1 collection. I love these bright embellishments; the matte finish on them is just so classy!!!

Such a simple, but oh so delicate and divine layout!

I hope you liked this one as much as I do! 

My second layout is all about my beautiful family and our special moments together, 

"Happy"

Love how fun and playful this is! Truly happy! 

Lots of bright, eclectic embellishments on this page too!

I have used the LIVE MORE pattern paper, "HONEST" as the base for this scrapbook page. I love that diagonal design, and used that orange line as an anchor for centering my photos! 

I wanted to showcase the fabulous 6 x 6 Papers for this layout, so I created quite larger layers beneath my photos, starting with the DREAM ON 6 x 6 paper, "DAYDREAM", and then "MARVEL". You'll also see the LIVE MORE "EMBRACE" and  reverse side of "FOCUS" papers tucked in there too! The layer directly beneath my happy photos is created from DREAM ON pattern paper, "MARVEL" but I've used the reverse side. I love the bright colours, and those cute little homes! Nothing says family like a happy home ;)

Infact, you'll notice I followed through with the homes theme in my embellishing! 

But enough chattering, here's a closer look at those lovely 6 x 6 paper layers....

Oh those layers are just divine! 

You'll notice that I used a layer of cardboard beneath the final layer to really make it 'pop' and add more dimension! There are a few Die Cuts from both LIVE MORE & DREAM ON layered with my photos - really building up that larger photo cluster! Love that small photos can feel large too! 

How cute are those Die Cuts and Puffy Sticker homes from DREAM ON?!! There's even a cute Washi Tape house too! Adorable!

Talking all things adorable, how about that rainbow Rubber Chip - so super cute!!!

And I am just loving how effective the Layered Chipboard Stickers look! 

Here's another view, check out that 'Captured Moments' layered chipboard.....

Totally awesome! 

I've used a DREAM ON Puffy Sticker for my title, "Happy". I love the whimsical font! 

I also love the sentiments in the LIVE MORE Phrase Stickers, and have used them to journal around my photo cluster. Perfect! 

For finishing touches, I've used The Mix No.1 collection again! This time I'm using the Gold Foam Shapes (the stars specifically) to add a lil bling & to keep with the playfulness of the layout.

And there you have it!  

My two layouts that mix up the gorgeous Pinkfresh Studio collections!

I hope they've inspired you to get creating! 

And using those 6 x 6 paper pads too!

You can get all your Pinkfresh Studio products in the Paper Issues store here

& REMEMBER: Use my code AMANDA & you'll also receive 20% off your cart total! 

Thankyou so very much for visiting!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: *New Challenge* Project Pocket

Hi Creatives!

It's time for another of the all NEW challenges starting this month at Paper Issues;

And as you can probably guess by the title, 

it's all about those PL inspired, pocket pages!

This is so outta my comfort zone, but I really wanted to give it a go!

This month the challenge is to simply create any size pocket page - anything goes!

I chose to create a super sweet 4 x 4 Becky Higgins album for mine, and decorated it in 

Pinkfresh Studio Live More, Dream On & The Mix No.1 collections. I hope you like it! 

This is the album cover.....

Isn't this the cutest lil mini album?!! 

Let's take a peak inside....

2017 Stories - Life In Pictures! Perfect opening and title page! So super cute!

Nawww! It just keeps on getting cuter!!! Love these two munchkins!

Truly, so adorable!

In my usual style, I have kept the journaling hidden, and tucked inside the pockets ;)

And there you have it! 

The first couple pages in my new scrapbook mini album!

I hope to share some more pocket pages with you soon!

Need scrapbook supplies?

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Not sure where to get started? Visit the blog here for more tips & inspirational ideas!

Thanks for stopping by!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Pinkfresh Studio: Stamp All About It!

Hi Friends!

Today I am super excited to be sharing 2 very different layouts for Pinkfresh Studio, 

that feature some of their fabulous NEW stamps!

There are SO many amazing new stamps that my biggest problem was deciding which ones to use!

But enough chatter, let's see what I created!

First up, is this subtle stamped layout, 

"Live More" 

How fabulously fun is this?!! 

I adore the Live More collection - so fresh and contemporary! Just perfect for my style of memory keeping! I've combined it with a few embellishments from the Mix No. 1, and the subtle stamping is from the Live More Stamp Set. 

I've stamped the sentiments in striking black ink to make them pop! 

The criss cross pattern is stamped in tangelo ink, to mimic the original print on the paper. Very subtlte, very cool!

Let's take a closer look..... 

 

As well as that subtle stamping, I've used a ton of puffy stickers on this layout. I truly can't get enough of those puffy stickers!!! 

And the foiled chipboard stickers are also super cool! 

Totally awesome! 

Next up is this super dreamy page....

"Dream On" 

Isn't this just the sweetest?!! My big dreamer!

For this layout, I've teamed The Mix No.1 with the playful Dream On line, and I just love the result! This colour combination is so stunning!

I've also mixed my stamp sets; using the Dream On set, as well as the Little Love set by Lizzie M. Check out that adorable little rabbit holding the star wand! Omgoodness - can it get any cuter?!!! Needless to say, this was always going to be a girly and whimsical page!

How amazing are the acrylic mirror stickers?!! I just love that shiny title - so impressive!

Like my first layout, I've stamped all my sentiments in black ink. The sentiment stamps are all from Dream On stamp set. 

The Little Love stamps are super cute and fun! They kinda have a kawaii feel to them with their cutesy faces too! To keep them childish in nature, I've stamped them in royal blue, saffron yellow and mint inks. I really heart that rabbit!!!!

So many gorgeous embellishments here too.....

Naturally I used the golden, blue an yellow stars from The Mix No.1 - just perfect for this twinkly stars, dreamer's page! 

And those layered chipboard stickers are just so awesome! I love them!

And there you have it! 

Two very different layouts from Pinkfresh Studio's latest releases that feature stamps!

I hope you liked them & they've inspired you to get stamping on those layouts!

Thanks for visiting, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: Product Spotlight: Pinkfresh Live More Collection

Hi Friends!

Time for another fabulous Product Spotlight with Paper Issues!
Today we're shining the light on one of my favourite collections;

Pinkfresh Studio: Live More

So fresh and contemporary - this collection is for the free spirited & young at heart!

Just perfect for my style of memory keeping!

You know how much I LOVE Pinkfresh Studio - I have been creating quite a few layouts with this stunning line!

But enough chatter, here's my latest layout with Live More, 

"Everyday Magic"

How awesome is this?!!

That geometric squares / grid pattern paper is just the coolest! 

It's called Freedom and trust me when I say you'll want more than one sheet of this!!! 

La la LOVE it! 

I've also dived into my 6 x 6 paper pad to create the layers beneath my photo, and made great use of the Live More paper. I've angled it to line up with the printed words square, and decorated it with lots of delicious embellishments from Pinkfresh Studio! 

Here's a few close ups....

Loving the foiled chipboard stickers, 

and the enamel finish paperclips in this line are just divine!!!

The puffy stickers are pretty cool too.....

The enamel dots are from the Mix No.1 line from Pinkfresh Studio 

(and yes, they're also in the Paper Issues store too! Yay!!!)

There's also some super fun die cuts in the Live More line and I even used one for my title, Everyday Magic!

So fun, so fresh, so fabulous!!!

You can see why I love Live More so much!

Need it too? Grab it here in the Paper Issues store now

& 

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Looking for more inspirational ideas?

Visit the Paper Issues blog here to see what our amazing team has been creating!

Thanks for stopping by, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Pinkfresh Studio: Live More Layouts

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more Pinkfresh Studio: Live More inspiration!

Today I have two very different, but both very feminine, layouts to share with you. 

One is quite dreamy and soft, the other very fun, fresh & contemporary!But enough of the chatter, let's get straight into it!

Here's my first layout using that STUNNING marble pattern paper, "Embrace"...."DREAM GIRL"

Oh how delicate and divine is this?!! Needless to say that this is the soft and dreamy page. Just perfect for my precious daughter in the photograph! I love all the layers and details, so much pretty going on here! From fussy cutting, to mixed media this layout has it all! I've been inspired by the gorgeous marble pattern, and the pink, mint and copper tones in this collection.  And that "Journey" Foiled Vellum is just aaahmazing!She truly is my Dream Girl & what better way to highlight it than with those beautiful copper Puffy Alphabet Stickers - just stunning!!!Here's a closer look at my layout....

Love the embellishment cluster on the top left corner of my photo! You'll spy pretty Foiled Die Cuts, Foiled Chipboard Stickers, and that awesome Paperclip too! The Happy sentiment has actually been cut out from the journal cards paper, "Rise". Speaking of cutting, who could resist fussy cutting the reverse side of the "Rise" paper?!! I just adore that pink and grey diamond pattern - so very pretty!!!

The Foiled Die Cuts are so FANCY, indeed! This line is very sophisticated! Copper foil is so on trend right now! Love it!!!To matte my photograph, I used more of that divine Vellum, as well as the 6 x 6 Paper pad size of the Rise pattern paper. Gorgeous! How cute are the Acetate Alphas & Studio Puff Stickers?! So much fun! To complete my layout, I added a little cotton floss, and some very soft watercolour media too! Beautiful!I love how this layout turned out! So very pretty!!!

Now for something totally different!Here's my second layout using the stunning LIVE MORE collection, "LOVE"

How fun, fresh and contemporary is this?!I absolutely adore this bright and fun colour combination and knew it would work perfectly with my happy photo! That stunning pattern paper is the reverse side of "Goals" and I am just smitten with these colours together!!! I really drew on this colour combination for all my embellishment selections too. The diagonal design on the pattern paper also encouraged my diagonal layout design and flow.  How awesome is that Acetate Alpha title?!! Absolutely love it! As the layout is so 'cool', I added the copper Puffy Alphabet Stickers (stars & asterisk) to add a bit of warmth and balance to the layout. As well as few spots of red ;) Perfect!*Note: The sequins are from my personal stash*Here's a close up of that title, and the layers beneath my photo.....

I have used a journal card or two from the "Rise" paper, as well as Foiled Die Cuts to layer my photo onto. I just LOVE that 'Captured' Paperclip - I think it may be my favourite embellishment from Live More! Although, the Studio Puffs are pretty cool.....

Beautiful!Hope my two very different layouts have shown you how very versatile, 

and OH-SO-pretty Live More is!

Need it?! Grab it in the Paper Issues store here & use my code AMANDA to receive 20% off!

Thanks for stopping by! til next time, Happy Arty Days, Amanda xo 

Pinkfresh Studio: Love More with Live More....

Hi Creative Friends!

 I have been so inspired by all the gorgeous Valentine's Day creations this month that today I'm sharing a lil love myself with the fabulous Pinkfresh Studio LIVE MORE line!

"XOXO"

Isn't this just lovely?!! This is magic, indeed!

And yes, that's me & my true love - a rare photo of us together! 

I was totally inspired by the xoxo design on the pattern paper, "Honest", and all those sweet sentiments too! As soon as I saw that pattern paper, I knew I wanted to create a large XO to layer my photo onto. I just love how it turned out!

I also used the reverse side of my "Honest" scraps to cut out those sweet striped and marble hearts. Love them! 

I used the pretty polka dots paper, "Simple" as my layout base, added an 11.5" x 11.5" white cardstock layer & then some Lindy's Stamp Gang Magicals for the mixed media base. Gorgeous!

My 'XO'  title was a little hard to see, so I outlined it with black pen to really make it pop!

Once this was glued into place it was time to layer and embellish - my favourite part! There are just SO many stunning embellishments in the LIVE MORE line! 

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

Omgoodness! Yessss! Copper foil is the signature highlight color for this collection! So shiny and pretty!!! I especially love the Foiled Chipboard Stickers, Foiled Die Cuts and Puffy Alphabet Stickers (I used the asterisks on my layout) - just stunning! 

The Studio Puff Stickers are always a favourite of mine too! They add such dimension to layouts without being bulky and clumsy. And seriously, could that diamond sentiment be any more on pointe?! Love the Puff! An absolute Must Have item for my supplies!

The Phrase Stickers are another staple item of mine, and I've added one as a subtitle to my layout; 'You Make My Heart So Happy'. Perfection! 

And last, but definitely not least, the Paperclips!

Oh my! These are so cool, and while I intend on using them in my planners and travelers's notebooks, I just couldn't resist tucking that 'LOVE' one onto my photograph. An exquisite embellishment for a polished finish!

And there you have it!

My first layout with the stunning new LIVE MORE!

I hope I have inspired you to get creating with it!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo