Happy Arty Days: May 2021

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Hip Kit Club: Father's Day Inspiration with the May Hip Kits!

Hi Friends!

Thanks so much for stopping by today to see my take on the Hip Kit Club's Father's Day theme week! Today's post also has the added challenges of using only the May 2021 Main Kit, strictly no pink and creating your own stripes or plaid design from pattern papers! Yay, such a fun challenge! I couldn't wait to get started on creating this layout of my son and husband - taken quite a few years ago...

"All The Feels"

How awesome is this?! I just love the combination of yellow, orange and soft blue - so fresh, and contemporary and really cool for my two boys! I've combined a mix of Pinkfresh Studio: Keeping It Real - A Little Chaos paper, Paige Evans: Wonders - Paper 5, and Obed Marshall's Buenos Dias Vamonos paper for my half inch paper strips. I've arranged them in a diamond design and weaved them together to really make the design and colors pop!

Those weaved paper strips are errrrything!!!

Apart from being super cool, they also form my loose interpretation of the required 'plaid' feature. It kinda has a plaid vibe, right? You'll also notice that I've roughly rolled up the corners of my Avalanche Cardstock ( May 2021 Cardstock Kit) and backed these areas with more of the Pinkfresh Studio: A Little Chaos paper. This messy textured paper look enhanced the masculine theme of my page and added that extra somethin'!

There are so many terrific pattern papers in the May 2021 Kit, that I had to feature more! You'll spy that I fussy cut the awesome Amy Tangerine: Brave & Bold - Take Note paper to build the layers beneath my photograph. That tiger is my fave! I also fussy cut Jen Hadfield's: Reaching Out - Stick Together paper to add the appearance of some taped journaling at the top left of my page. Simple approaches to incorporate more patterned papers into scrapbook pages!

Embellishing is always my favorite part, & I loved color hunting through the May 2021 Main Kit for coordinating die cuts and stickers! The Pinkfresh Studio: Keeping It Real Ephemera pack had quite a few pieces that coordinated well, but it was that Paige Evans: Wonders Dimensional Banner that really wowed me! I mean, seriously, so good!!!

With such a vibrant color scheme, it was important that I printed my cherished photograph in black and white, and centered it through the weaved plaid design. This ensured that my photo remained the focal point of my page!

For finishing touches, I sprinkled some black sequins from my stash - but black ink splatters would have worked just as well here.

A truly wonderful page for the special guys in my life!

I really hope my May Main Kit only layout has inspired you to get creating with the fabulous Hip Kits today!

Til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Elle's Studio: Product Focus: May Kit plus Knockout Words Die Set

Hi Creative Friends!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio awesomeness!

Today I'm shining the product spotlight on one of my favorite, must-have items from the May release - the fabulous Knockout Words Metal Die Set!

This metal die set is absolutely aaah-may-zing and perfect for all types crafty projects!

***Get yours from the Elle's Studio shop HERE***

The Knockout Words Metal Die is great for creating shaker pocket words & titles, card sentiments, making your own star and heart embellishments, and even decorating PL pocket pages with! But for today's post, I'm sharing how simple it is to incorporate this Metal Die Set into your everyday memory keeping pages!

Here's what I've created with the Knockout Words Metal Die,

"Favorite Moment" - 12x12inch scrapbook layout

Oh how sweet & fun! Favorite moment, indeed!

Elle's Studio Supplies: May Kit, Tiny Shapes and Dots Puffy Stickers - Warm Tones, Cork Words, Good Times Paper Stack & Knockout Words Metal Die.

Other Supplies: White Bazzill Cardstock - Avalanche, & Sewing Machine Stitching.

Let's take a closer look at how I've used the Knockout Words Metal Die in three different ways on my layout...

1. Create a big title that packs some punch!

I couldn't resist using the negative cuts from the Knockout Words Metal Dies to form my 'favorite moment' title with the Good Times Paper Stack. I used the deep blue pattern paper to make this punched out title look even more striking and effective! I could have also backed these die cut words with another pattern paper or even some clear acetate, but instead I opted to messily machine stitch through mine to compliment my overall page design.

2. Create your own custom embellishments!

With such a loving theme to my page's story, it was an obvious decision to make my own heart die cuts from the heart shaped Knockout die. Again, I used a Good Times pattern paper with the die set, but cork, vellum and fabric would have been a terrific option for this too! The star die in the Knockout Words Metal Die set could also incorporated this way.

In keeping with my distressed and messily machine stitched page, I also stitched my custom created hearts onto my layout. Repetition and continuity in design is everything to me!

3. Use the Knockout Words alphas to create your own sentiments/journaling!

Beneath my photo cluster is the machine stitched, & die cut sentiment 'love you more', which I created from combining the Love You, Favorite and Moment word dies. I rearranged the die cut alphas to make a phrase/sentiment that suited my story and needs - simple but such a great way to maximize this versatile metal die set!

Simple, striking and really easy ideas to use the Knockout Words Metal Die set in your everyday scrapbook projects!

I really hope my project has inspired you to get creating with this awesome die set today!

Thanks so much for stopping by today,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Elle's Studio: May 2021 Kit Inspiration!

Hey Friends!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio awesomeness!

I can't believe it's time for our May 2021 Kit reveal already! Time really does fly!

As always, the new releases and exclusive monthly kit are absolutely divine, so without further ado, here's what they look like...

Elle's Studio Exclusive May 2021 Kit

Told you it's divine! What a gorgeous array of bright and colorful patterns to get creative with!

And the new releases are even more ahh-may-zing!!!

Oh.my.heart!!! So much gorgeousness - I.can't.even!!!

And let's not forget the wonderful digital products available this month...

Wow!

Like always, this month's new kit and releases are stunning!

Here's what I've created with them for today's post...

"Favorite" - 12 x 12inch scrapbook layout

Oh my heart!!! So many beautiful details here! From the inky mess, to the scalloped goodness and all the magenta & scarlet embellishments - it's a feast for the eyes!

Elle's Studio Supplies: May 2021 Kit, Treasure This Vellum Stickers, Good Times Paper Stack, Puffy Banners and Border Stickers, Tiny Shapes and Dots Puffy Stickers - Warm Tones, Wood Veneer Borders, Fun With Borders Stamp, & Knockout Words Metal Die.

Other Supplies: Razzleberry Crisp Dye Ink, Permanent Black Crisp Dye Ink, & Machine Stitching.

Let's take a closer look at some of those layered details...

Inspired by the magenta scallops in the 3x4inch pocket card, I couldn't resist repeating the pattern with the awesome Fun With Borders Stamp!

Oh, and how awesome is the Knockout Words Metal Die? I used it to cut out the 'favorite' title as well as though cute polka dot hearts!

Scallops for the win!!!

I also repeat stamped the XO sentiment in black ink to cut through all that bright pop color!

Such a bright and beautiful mixed media page!

My next layout has a much cleaner look...

"Boy Oh Boy" - 12x12inch scrapbook layout

How fun is this interactive, hidden journaling pocket page?!!

I love hidden journaling, and this cute flag pocket made from one of the 4x6inch cards is so fun!

Elle's Studio Supplies: May 2021 Kit, Jane Tile Alphabet Cardstock Stickers - Yellow, Treasure This Vellum Stickers, Good Times Paper Stack, Yellow Parker Acetate Alphabet Stickers, Puffy Banners and Border Stickers, Tiny Shapes and Dots Puffy Stickers - Warm Tones, Cork Words, Happy Place Wood Veneer & Fun With Borders Stamp.

Other Supplies: Permanent Black Crisp Dye Ink, Machine Stitching.

Here's a better look at that cute, hidden journaling pocket...

So simple, and SO awesome!

To connect with my design, I trimmed the 4x6inch pocket card into a flag. I machine stitched it onto my cardstock base, leaving the top open to insert a 3x4inch pocket card for my journaling. Love it!

Those super bright Yellow Parker Acetate Alphabet Stickers are pretty awesome too!

And who can resist those fabulous printed Cork Words?

So.much.awesomeness this month!

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

I hope my projects have inspired you!

Be sure to keep an eye on my Instagram HERE for more Elle's Studio May Kit projects!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Altenew Exotic Garden Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hey Crafters & Altenew Friends!

Welcome to the Happy Arty Days blog! I am so super excited to be participating in today's amazing

Altenew Exotic Garden Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway!

If you just arrived here from the awesome Jaycee Gaspar 's blog, then you're in the right place! If not, or you're feeling a lil lost, visit the Altenew Blog HERE to get started!

Like always, Altenew are spoiling us with some incredible offers, and prizes to celebrate this release!

Like these FREE gifts...

Here are THREE ways to get a FREEBIE to kickstart your creativity!

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1. Get a FREE brand new Exotic Garden Stamp & Die Release Inspiration Guide (worth $5.99) with every order of high-value Exotic Garden release bundles. Shop HERE! *Exclusions apply.

2. Get a FREE brand new Creative Jump Start Class with every order from the new Storybook Fantasy release collection from 05/04/2021 through 05/10/2021. Shop HERE!

3. Get a FREE brand new Exotic Garden Stamp & Die Release Mini Inspiration Guide with every order from 05/04/2021 through 05/06/2021. Shop HERE!

Yay!

And to make things even sweeter, there's also a terrific giveaway happening with an amazing $300 in total prizes! Yes, you read correctly! $300 in total prizes - wow!

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 05/10/2021 for a chance to win.

Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 05/12/2021. Good Luck!

Blog Hop List:

Start here ---> Altenew Blog

Jennifer McGuire

Jaycee Gaspar

You are here ---> Amanda Baldwin

Wow, what a talented list! You'll be so super inspired by the end of this hop!

Speaking of inspiration, here's what I've created for today's release...

"Favorite Person" - 8.5 x 11inch scrapbook layout

Oh how adorable, indeed!

Altenew Supplies Featured: Simply Spring Stamp & Die Bundle, Dovetail Butterflies Stamp & Die Bundle, Cherry Blossom Slim Washi Tape Set, Permanent Black Crisp Dye Ink, Water Garden Artist Alcohol Markers Set G, Fine Frames Diamond Die Set, and Enjoy The Ride Ephemera Bundle.

Let's take a closer look...

So sweet!

The Simply Spring Stamp was the perfect base for layering my diamond cut photograph onto! & where there's flowers, there's always butterflies!

The Dovetail Butterflies are quite possibly my favorite from this release - so beautifully detailed, and perfect for all kinds of crafty projects! I hand colored mine with the purples from the Water Garden Artist Alcohol Markers (Set G) So soft and delicate!

I used the same stamp set to add my title & journaling. I just love how crisp & clear Altenew stamps are!

For finishing touches, you'll spy two of the Cherry Blossom Slim Washi Tapes trimming the top and base of my layout. Simple, & really beautiful memory keeping!

My second project also features the same products from this release, but with very different results...

"Enjoy Every Moment" - 12 x 12inch scrapbook layout

Oh wow! So different from the previous page, but really stunning!

Altenew Supplies Featured: Simply Spring Stamp & Die Bundle, Dovetail Butterflies Stamp & Die Bundle, Cherry Blossom Slim Washi Tape Set, Permanent Black Crisp Dye Ink, Tide Blue Crisp Dye Ink, Sunshine Valley Garden Artist Alcohol Markers Set F & Cherry Blossom Enamel Dots.

Here's a closer view...

I just adore this bright & beautiful mixed media page!

The Simply Spring Stamp is quite the show stopper in all it's colorful glory!

I used the Sunshine Valley Garden Artist Alcohol Markers Set F to color this floral beauty!

The warm Spring blooms really pop against the Tide Blue Crisp Dye Ink background!

Just gorgeous!

The detail of the Cherry Blossom Slim Washi Tape peaking through the distressed edges is a really cool look too! Just the right amount of pink to cut through the yellow and blue. Love it!

Speaking of blue, how about a 'sea change'?....

"We Sea You" - 12 x 12inch scrapbook layout