Shimmerz Paints: On A Whim with a Tropical Delight!

Hi Happy Arty Days Fans!

I am so super excited to be sharing my first 'official' Social Team layout for Shimmerz Paints!

With SO many gorgeous products to play with, my hardest task was deciding which paints to use! 

I ended up going with a bright n fun Summer floral page - so lots of vibrant colour! 

Here's what I created, 

"On A Whim" 

Gasp!!! Tropical paradise happening here!!! 

Just look at those spectacular Shimmerz Paints!!!!

LOVE those vibrant colours, love, love, love!!!

I have used Amy Tangerine's On A Whim collection, as well as a FREE Paper Issues cut file and combined it with a number of gorgeous paints & sprays from Shimmerz Paints!

 I started this gorgeous mixed media work with  AcriTonez in 3 Sheets to the Wind acrylic paint. 

This paint has a low sheen, matte finish & is self priming. 

This makes it an excellent alternative to gesso for light to medium mixed media pages. Perfect!

My background has been created with the packaging technique with spray mists, 

Vibez in Sunset Strip and Razzeldazzel Berry, as well as Creameez watercolours in Lettuce Get Together, Just Peachie & Good Ol' Summer Time. 

That intricate cut file has also been hand painted with the above mentioned Creameez colours too! So awesome! 

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

The hot pink foil flowers from On A Whim, coordinate beautifully with the berryliscious shimmer of Vibez Razzeldazzel Berry - surely a match made in heaven!!!

And how stunning is that painted cut file?!!

You'll spy the Good Ol' Summer Time in the center, and Just Peachie for the remainder of the petals. So pretty!!!

You'll spy Creameez Lettuce Get Together on both the cut file leaf, as well as the fussy cut one! It really adds that 'extra something' to them! 

And just look at those divine background colours!

It is safe to say that I am LOVING being part of the Shimmerz Paints team!

SO much gorgeousness for all your artsy needs!

Need a lil Shimmerz in your life?

Get yours here in the Shimmerz Retail Store AND 

be sure to add my name AMANDA to the comments section of your order & you'll receive a lil gift with purchase! YAY!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I really hope that you've enjoyed seeing my first Shimmerz Paints creation!

Have a wonderful day!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo  

Paper Issues: August Free File Friday #2

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for the second installment of Paper Issues 

Yay!!! Love me some FREE cut files!

This edition is all about the fabulous FREE background cut files in the Paper Issues store!

Here's what I came up with, 

"Feeling All The Feels"

All the heart eyes for this layout!!!

I just adore it!

From the photo, to the cut file background and that fresh colour palette - I LOVE it all!

I have used Amy Tangerine's On A Whim collection and combined it with the awesome

Mark Your Spot cut file ( shown below ). 

SO awesome! & you can get this FREE file here

Wanna see more? 

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

How awesome are the chipboard stickers in the On A Whim line?!

I couldn't stop myself from singing Katy Perry's "Feels" song while I glued them down, lol!

You'll also spy some Pinkfresh Studio: The Mix No.1 embellishment collection here too! 

The two collections coordinate beautifully together to create this fresh, fun look!

I have paper pieced some of the hearts as well as a couple of the circles, to break up all the white in the cut file, and to add interest. 

I then fussy cut some hearts from an Amy Tangerine 3 x 4 card, and layered them over my cut file. 

The Pinkfresh puffy hearts added to this cool layering effect too!

So much awesome! 

LOVE this cut file and how effective the background is to my overall design!

Hope you liked my layout too!

Get your Amy Tangerine & Pinkfresh Studio lines in the Paper Issues store here

& REMEMBER: Use my code  AMANDA  & you'll save 20% off your total spend! 

Looking for more Free File Friday inspiration?

See what the rest of our awesome team has created here

Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a kind comment!

I really do appreciate each and every single one of you! 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: July New Issue Monday - Let's Taco 'Bout It!

Hi Creative Friends!

It's time for another New Issue with Paper Issues & this month's is tons of fun!

- Let's Taco 'Bout it! -

Suggested ideas:

 Use speech bubbles and/or phrase stickers, 
Make a page about funny things kids say, 
4th of July/patriotic,
 Tacos and food in general, 
Use the PI taco card

Told you it was a fun one!
Here's what I came up with,

"OH Yeah!"

Arrrrrgh! SO Cool!!!!
I had a blast with this New Issue!

All the awesome phrase stickers and sayings in the Amy Tangerine On A Whim collection were perfect for this challenge!
 I combined them with a few odds and ends from past Paper Issues Swag Bags
& a lil water color to complete the look!
Totally inspired by my hilarious mister and the all funny things he says!
Oh, & btw, he can't stop singing Justin Timberlake's, "Can't stop the feeling" around the house! Cutest ever!!!

Here's a closer look.....

You are straight up AWESOME, indeed! 

Loving the mix of chipboard and clear stickers in the On A Whim line!

So super cool!

Another funny thing this cool kid says, "Mashtag" instead of hashtag - cracks us all up!

How fabulous is that flair?!! 

It's a Paper Issues exclusive one - they pop up from time to time in the Swag Bags. 

Just another reason to make sure your grab your Swag Bag every month!

And there you have it!

My take on this month's New Issue!

Need some Amy Tangerine On A Whim for all your fun Summer layouts?!!

Grab it all here in the Paper Issues Store

& REMEMBER: Use code  AMANDA to save 20% off your total spend!

Looking for a lil more inspiration before you play along?

Check out what our amazing DT have created here

Thanks so much for stopping by!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: April Pinspire Me

Hi Everyone! 

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

Pinspire Me

Here's what the mood board looks like.....

So bright and happy! Awesome, huh?!!
I was totally drawn in by all the pop colours, as well as the plants and cactus!
But enough chatter, here's what I created...

"Awesome"

Hello fun! Totally awesome, indeed! 

I have used the super fun Amy Tangerine, On A Whim collection, as well as a few chipboard stickers from Pink Paislee's Fancy Free & enamel dots from Cocoa Vanilla Studio. 

I just love how this turned out!

You'll notice that my patterned paper background even mimics the pattern on one of those pots!

 Super cool!

Here's a closer look....

And yes, ma'am that be official Paper Issues happy mail houndstooth wrappings that I've matted my photo with! Love me some Paper Issues #happymail !!!

What a super fun page for my gorgeous photo!

A really playful, happy page for their album!

Perfect!

Wanna see more of the gorgeous On A Whim line? 

Grab it here in the Paper Issues store 

& 

Use my code AMANDA & you'll also save 20% off your entire order!

Looking for more inspiration? 

Check out what the rest of talented team created for this challenge here

Can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo