Happy Arty Days: March

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Elle's Studio: March Kit & New Releases Inspiration!

Hi Creative Friends!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio awesomeness with the fabulous March 2021 Kit and new release items!

March 2021 Exclusive Kit

I.can't.even!!! SO good!

Spring, Easter and well, just bright, happy days!

March New Products

Gorgeous, right?!

But it's this next reveal that I'm gasping over....

Hip, Hip Hooray!!!

Did you know that Elle's Studio are celebrating their 14th birthday?!

It's one big, bright & beautiful party this month!

And as a special birthday gift to you, all current and new subscribers will receive a FREE Elle's Studio pen with their March Kits! Yayyy!

Find out all the subscription benefits and more HERE!

& let's not forget the amazing March Digital & Printable Products

Wow!

Every month just impresses me, and March is no exception!

The birthday theme gave me all the party feels, so I just had to create this party on a page....

"Good Times"

How awesome is this?!!

SO.much.fun!

Elle's Studio Supplies: March Kit, March 2021 Labels, Jane Tile Alphabet Cardstock Stickers - Light Teal, Light Teal Cardstock Label Stickers, Happy Birthday Chipboard Stickers, Tiny Shapes and Dots Puffy Stickers-Cool Tones, Grateful Wood Veneers, & Celebrate 6 x 8.5 inch Paper Stack.

Other Supplies: Smooth Bazzill Cardstock - Coconut Swirl, sewing machine stitching and cotton threads, and teal gemstones.

Told you it was like a party on a page! So many fun details!

Speaking of details, here's a few close ups for you...

For the love of embellishments!!!

To enhance the party feel, I trimmed the 3 x 4" March Kit note cards into cute banners! Such a simple idea, but I really love how effective it looked!

And how could I resist this embellishment cluster?! SO gorgeous!!!

For my second layout, I decided to finally document Easter 2020 (or as we refer to it, the great chocolate b-lockdown, lol!)

"Happy Easter 2020"

Such a clean and simple design - kind of in keeping with the low 'iso' mood, and simpler lifestyle.

Elle's Studio Supplies: March Kit, March 2021 Labels, Jane Tile Alphabet Cardstock Stickers - Light Teal, Light Teal Cardstock Label Stickers, Happy Easter Wood Veneers, Tiny Shapes and Dots Puffy Stickers-Cool Tones, Large Acetate Numbers, & Celebrate 6 x 8.5 inch Paper Stack.

Let's take a closer look...

How fabulous is that Happy Easter veneer?! LOVE!

The Large Acetate Numbers are pretty cool too!

That bunny is the cutest!

And there you have it!

Simple, beautiful creating with the new Elle's Studio March Kit!

***Shop ALL the new releases HERE***

I'll be back a lil later this month to share some birthday themed projects too!

til then,

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Technique Tuesday: February Memory Keepers & Fresh Cut Studio Inspiration!

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more Technique Tuesday inspiration!

This month's Memory Keepers & Fresh Cut Studio release is a really fun one!

Emojis Stamp Set & coordinating Emojis Crafting Dies

How awesome are these?!! So.much.fun!!!

Here's what Technique Tuesday has to say about them....

"Emojis are a great way to communicate how you feel...without using words! With over 18 expressions, the Emojis stamp set with matching dies can add a bit of humor to your paper craft projects. With this emoji stamp and die bundle you can die cut a solid 1" circle and layer die cut emoji faces over it, or stamp an emoji face on it. You could custom stamp a background for a card or scrapbook layout with a variety of emoji faces, then add a few dimensional emoji die cuts to drive home the true feeling. Another fun use for these clear emoji stamps with dies would be to make a chore chart for your kids and let them glue pre-made emoji die cuts in the square each day...a smile for a job well done, a sad face when they forget, or a straight face for a job that needs more effort. You'll find so many ways to use these icons that are such a part of our daily lives!"

Clearly a super cute set to create cards with, but of course, I wanted to share how you could incorporate the Emojis Stamps & Crafting Dies into your memory keeping projects!

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

"All Heart Eyes"

Nawww!!! All the heart eyes, indeed!

Such a sweet traveler's notebook page documenting our darling doxie pup!

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

You'll spy that I repeat stamped the 'smile' (semi circle) stamp to create my scallop trim on the top and bottom of my white cardstock. Such a super cool, alternative use of this stamp!

I also stamped the 'This photo makes me' sentiment label in the same mint colored ink, and tucked it under my photo to create the appearance of a photo tab.

I used the heart eyes Emojis Crafting Dies to embellish beneath my photo and add a playful element to my design!

SO cute 'n' fun!

Did you know you can become a Technique Tuesday Member?

Click HERE for more information on membership benefits & discounts!

***You can shop the March Memory Keepers & Fresh Cut Studio products HERE***

I hope you enjoyed my project!

Thanks so much for visiting,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Elle's Studio: March Kit & New Releases Inspiration!

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio awesomeness!

The March 2020 Kit and new releases are SO good -
I mean like, seriously amazing good!!!

But rather than rave, let's take a quick look at them....

March 2020 Kit

Oooh! So much to love here!!!

March new release items....

See what I'm talkin' 'bout?!

All the awesomeness here!!!

& let's not forget the fabulous March Printable & Digitals...

Yep, It's all awesome!!!

And just when you thought it couldn't get any better, there's more!

Presenting the latest edition to the famed Title Builder series,

Title Builder Vol.4 Bundle!

Oh.my!!!
Aaah-MAY-zing!!!

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

---> Remember: If you don't want to miss out, start an Elle's Studio subscription.
Find out more HERE

Here's my first two creations with these amazing new products...

"Cherished Moment"

Sigh! Isn't this just the prettiest?!!

Elle's Studio Supplies: March 2020 Kit, Flourish 6 x 8.5" Paper Stack, Tiny Shapes & Dots Puffy Stickers, Black Typewriter Cardstock Alphabet Stickers, Adventure Stickers, March Label Stickers.

Other: Bazzill Avalanche Cardstock, doily, twine & sequins.

Here's a better look at my layout....

Oh, it couldn't get any sweeter!

I started this layout as a Traveler's Notebook page, but as I continued to create, it evolved into this super sweet 8.5" x 11" page. I just love how this turned out!

The new Flourish pattern papers are absolutely gor-jus, and that floral one had my heart! I combined it with its' coordinating die cut and notecard from the March Kit, and built my design around these pretty pieces (perfect for my darling girl's photograph)!

How awesome are the new Black Typewriter Cardstock Alphabet Stickers?!!

I am loving these fun new alphas!

A terrific addition to all your crafty projects!

And speaking of loving, how good is that layered note card?!

Pocket cards never looked so pretty!

Grow & bloom my darling girl!

Such a sweet and pretty page to document her with!

My second layout is one for my cool boy's album...

"Come FLY with me"

Total.awesome.sauce!!!

Elle's Studio Supplies: March 2020 Kit, Word Circle Stamp, Flourish 6 x 8.5" Paper Stack, Go See Do Acetates, Tiny Shapes & Dots Puffy Stickers, Black Typewriter Cardstock Alphabet Stickers, March Label Stickers, & Wood Veneer Adventure Tags.

Other: Bazzill Avalanche Cardstock, Permanent Black Ink, staples & twine

Here's a better look...

Wow!

It doesn't get any cooler than this!

Such a fun and playful page for my Mister A for Awesome!

I've layered a few of the March 2020 Kit notecards together to create a focal point around my photo, and embellished with those super cool Go See Do Acetates.

I really couldn't resist making a feature of those incredible Wood Veneer Adventure Tags & the Black Typewriter Cardstock Alphabet Stickers too!

I scattered the Word Circle Stamp & the Tiny Shapes & Dots Puffy Stickers around my layout for added interest!

Yep. It's super awesome creating with the March 2020 Kit!

You'll notice that I haven't featured the fabulous Title Builder Vol.4 Bundle - but don't worry!
It's so incredibly amazing that I am giving this Stamp set it's very own blog post!
Check back a lil later in the month to see what I've created with it!
Or, follow me on Instagram HERE for all my crafty news and updates!

Thanks so much for visiting today!
I hope I have inspired you to get creating with these amazing new products!
til next time,

Happy Arty Days,
Amanda xo

CTK: Life Crafted Kit: 3 To Inspire!

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more Citrus Twist Kits: March Kit inspiration!

Today I am sharing a few projects for the awesome 3-to-Inspire challenge!

Before we get started here's the 3 things you'll need to feature in your projects to play along;

1. Use pattern paper. There are so many gorgeous designs in both kits this month - so use them up!

2. Include chipboard embellishments. Again, there's a vast array of these in both kits!

3. Add Die Cuts / Ephemera. An easy one to keep things light hearted, & just get you creating!

Now, onto the good stuff!

Firstly, here's what I've created with using my Life Crafted Album & March Life Chapters Kit!

Sigh! Sweet dreams, indeed!

Such darling pages & a great design to showcase that fabulous pattern paper!

Here's a closer view....

On closer inspection you'll spy that I have also used the 3 x 8" book mark as part of my page base too! The vintage appearance of this book mark softens the boldness of the pattern paper, and also adds a more masculine feel to the page!

The chipboard sentiment circles, combined with the star ephemera are the perfect finishing touch!

I also created a new 'tabbed' section for my Life Crafted Album using the March Life Chapters Kit too.....

Sigh! Isn't this pretty?! I instantly fell in love with that floral paper and knew I'd make a real feature of it! The cream scalloped pocket is also a fave of mine from this month's kit!

(Especially as I love hidden journaling and interactive album pages!)

& speaking of interactive elements, the "Did you ever hear the story of..." journal card is the BEST prompt card for this new section of my Life Crafted Album. A place to record all life's little chapters & stories!

The hearts are such a soft take on chipboard stickers, and really add an elegant touch! Beautiful!

Next up is a super pretty layout that I've created using the March Scrapbooking Add On Kit,

"Happy"

Oh!!! Such loveliness!

You'll spy pattern papers Happy Place & Good Times from the Pinkfresh Studio Everyday Musings collection. I may be a lil biased when it comes to Pinkfresh Studio, but this line really has my heart! Oh.so.pretty!!!

To showcase more of these gorgeous pattern papers, I also fold up the edges to reveal the B sides....

I layer & embellish this page with lots of the Everyday Musings ephemera too!

For the chipboard element, you'll spy more of those exclusive ones from the March Life Chapters Kit, as well as a chipboard frame from the February Scrapbooking Add On Kit.

Such a gorgeous photo cluster!

Love it!

And there you have it!

Three very beautiful projects for today's 3-to-Inspire challenge!

I hope you'll join me and play along!

Don't forget to share your CTK projects with us in the Citrus Twist Kits Facebook Fan Page HERE!

We really love seeing what you create and love to talk all things paper craft!

Thanks so much for visiting today!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Altenew March 2019 Stamp/Die/Stencil Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hi Friends!

Welcome to the Happy Arty Days blog!

I am so super excited to be participating in the

Altenew March 2019 Stamp/Die/Stencil Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

If you've just arrived here from the super awesome Sveta Fotinia's blog,

then you're in the right place!

If not, or you're feeling a lil uncertain, here's the full blog hop list:

Start Here----> Altenew Card Blog

You are HERE----> Amanda Baldwin

Altenew Scrapbook Blog

Like all good blog hops, there are some fantastic prizes up for grabs!

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners!

Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by 3/19/2019 for a chance to win. 6 winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 3/23/2019.

You can also go in the drawer to win a $20 Altenew gift certificate by simply leaving a comment on this blog!

The winner for this prize will also be announced on the Altenew blogs on 3/23/2019

With the formalities taken care of, let's take a look at what I've created!

Note: I have a lot of projects to share with you, so I'll keep my write up short. If you have any questions about how I created my layouts, just pop them in the comments section & I'll get back to you!

Seriously, so much eye candy ahead for you!!!

Here's my first layout featuring the Bold Bunch Stamp, Die & Mask Stencil,

"Colorful Memories"