Paper Issues: October Pinspire Me

Hi Happy Arty Friends!

It's time to be inspired with a new mood board for the October edition of 

 Paper Issues Pinspire Me challenge!

Here's this month's board - it's a lil spook-tacular!

Isn't this fabulous!!!
Lots of Fall and Halloween inspiration here!
And here's my take on it.....

"Love Autumn"

So beautiful! Love this girl!

And how divine is this Fall collection from Simple Stories?!

It's called Vintage Blessings and it's the prettiest, most floral delight I've ever seen for Autumn!

You'll also spy some gorgeous Shimmerz Paints for my mixed media background too! 

I've used Vibez: Sunset Strip & Pop Art Pink, and applied them with the packaging technique for a soft and subtle background! Pretty!

Let's have a closer look.......

Omgoodness, how cute are those patchwork birds?!! 

So adorable! 

I am also adoring those pattern papers!

 I used the reverse side of So Very Blessed, & then layered that pretty mint floral,So Thankful ,over it.  The coordinating trim down the left hand side is actually Grateful Washi Tape! 

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

So divine! 

As always, I have made good use of the Bits & Pieces Die Cuts, Cardstock Stickers & even those fabulous Chipboard Stickers! 

Love it all!

Need Simple Stories Vintage Blessings collection?!

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Yes! Free paint on me ;)

Looking for more pinspiration?

See what our talented team has created here

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: September Pinspire Me

Hi Lovelies!

Welcome back for another edition of Paper Issues' mood board challenge; 

Pinspire Me

This month's pinspiration board is really cute n fun!

Here's what we're drawing from....

Back to School Cool!!! (& all the colours of the rainbow too!)

Love it!

Here's my take on it....

"ABC Happy Adventure"

Isn't this super fun?!!

I've been stashbusting my Crate Paper Maggie Holmes' collections: Chasing Dreams & Gather to create this scrapbook layout. 

The bunting-like alphabet letters are fussy cut from pattern paper Happy Place, and then stitched into position. I just love how this looks! Combined with my sweet 1st day of school photo, it really brings  that 'back to school' feel to life! The globe and book stickers add to the education vibe perfectly.

So very sweet!!!

I've also been really inspired by the colours, and in particular the yellow, aqua, pink and blue. La la love that mixed media background - it's made from a few of my new favorite Shimmerz Paints products! SO awesome!

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

Nawww! These two are so cute together!

Happy adventure, indeed! 

That pretty pink frame is actually a chipboard sticker from Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Love Always collection - doesn't it coordinate beautifully?!! 

Speaking of chipboard stickers, how sweet are the yellow hearts, sentiment & blooms?! Like sunshine, so happy and bright!!!

And oh, that Shimmerz background......

And there you have it!

My interpretation of this month's Pinspire Me challenge!

Hope I have given you a few ideas for playing along this month.

See more from our inspiring team here

Need scrapbook supplies before you start?

Visit the Paper Issues store here

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

Need Shimmerz Paints?

Visit the Retail Store here

& use my code AMANDA in the comments section of the order 

& they'll send you a little extra somethin'. ( Not valid with any other discounts)

So totally got you covered for all your crafty needs ;)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days,
Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: August Pinspire Me

Hi Creatives!

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

Pinspire Me!

Here's this month's awesome mood board,

How fabulous is this?!!
So many awesome possibilities with this pinboard!
Here's what I came up with.....

"FOCUS on what matters"

Isn't this the coolest?!!

I have combined Carta Bella's Toy Box with Pinkfresh Studio's embellishment collection, The Mix No.1 - LOVE this!!!

Totally inspired by the colour palette, the cinematography theme, and even those chairs!

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

Love that puffy sticker title from Pinkfresh! 

The 'focus' ties in with the camera / cinema theme too! 

The view master papers and embellishments are from Carta Bella and are super cool!!! 

You'll also spy brads and stickers from the Toy Box collection - love them!

The sentiment stickers, enamel dots and gold stars are from Pinkfresh Studio, and are the perfect adornment to any scrapbook layout!

Carta Bella & Pinkfresh Studio make such an awesome combination!

And there you have it!

My fun interpretation of this month's Pinspire Me challenge!

Need more scrapbook supplies?

Get yours in the Paper Issues store here

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

Looking for more PINspiration?

See what our talented team has created here

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: July Pinspire Me

Hi Creatives!

Welcome back for the July edition of  Paper Issues Pinspire Me challenge!

Here's the pinboard we're drawing inspiration from....

So pretty, huh?!!

I was immediately inspired by the circular shape & veneer of the logs, the 'so happy' reference and the colours!

Here's my layout, 

"Happy, So Happy"

Oh, this make me smile!!!

She is such a beautiful, sweet natured girl and this layout really reflects her delightful disposition!

I've combined Echo Park Paper Summer Dreams line with Cocoa Vanilla Studio Wild At Heart collection, and I just love the result! Such a pretty colour combination!

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

Love that Cocoa Vanilla Studio Rubber Charm, it layers perfectly with the Echo Park Die Cuts - super sweet!

So much prettiness!!!

Hope my layout has inspired you to get creating!

Need supplies before you get started?

Visit the Paper Issues store here

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

Looking for more pinspiration?

See what our talented team have created here

Thanks so much for stopping by!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: June Pinspire Me

Hi Creatives!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues awesomeness with the June edition of

Pinspire Me

This month's mood board is just a Summer delight! Check it out....

So bright, and fun! I couldn't wait to play along! 

Here's what I created.......

"So Much Fun"

Such fun, indeed! Love how bright and playful this is!

I've used the stunning Echo Park Summer Dreams collection, and been totally inspired by the Summer theme, bright colours and all the icy-poles (popsicles)!

I love how this just screams Summer Fun! So cool!

Here's a few closer shots for you.....

The Element Stickers in this line are really fun! I layered mine to achieve this fun look! 

I also had a lil fun with the Enamel Dots and Decorative Brads too! 

How cool are the new enamel puffy stickers?!! Super cool shades!

And that pattern paper is just awesome sauce! 

If you're like me, & you can't live without this Echo Park line you can

grab it here in the Paper Issues store

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

I hope you feel inspired by my take on this month's Pinspiration!

 You can see more stunning inpiration from the rest of our talented team here

Thanks so much for stopping by, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: May Pinspire Me

Hi Creative Friends!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues fun with the May edition of 

 - Pinspire Me - 

Here's the  fabulous mood board that we're being inspired by....

Isn't this gorgeous?! All those blues and greens!

 The colours drew me in instantly! 

Here's what I created, 

"Together"

You are my happy , indeed!!!

Love this photo of them both together! 

All dressed up for a special event; they both look so grown up! I really wish I could hit the pause button! Love them so!

I used the super pretty Maggie Holmes: Chasing Dreams collection, as well as a few accessory stickers from Cocoa Vanilla Studio. 

I wanted to create an 8.5" x 11" layout look, but still in the 12 x 12" album size for this layout.

That blue pinstripe pattern paper is so pretty!!!

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

How fabulous are those Thickers?!! Love the gold foil accent on them!

The tiny chipboard tags are a sweet embellishment too!

Fussy cut roses are a lovely addition to this layout!

So very pretty!

I hope my layout inspired you &  has you wanting to play along!

Need supplies before you play?

Shop in the Paper Issues store here

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

Looking for more inspiration?

See what the rest of our amazing team created has created here

Thankyou for visiting!

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 

Paper Issues: March Pinspire Me

Hi Friends!

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

Pinspire Me!

This month's board is going to make you green with envy.......

Wow! What a stunning board with so many possibilities!

I've been really trying to stashbust again - and one of the colours I seem to unintentionally avoid is green. So with that in mind, here's what I created....

"Love"

Oh isn't this the sweetest thing?!! 

A gorgeous Dad n Daughter moment that was too lovely not to scrap!

I have stashbusted a few Crate Paper lines that I may have been hoarding...oooops! 

You'll spy Wonder, Cute Girl & Maggie Holmes Shine too! 

I think it turned out quite sweet - a pure reflection of my photo!

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

You'll notice that I was also inspired by the stars reference too!

And how cute is this tag?!!! 

Super sweet indeed!

And there you have it! 

My take on this month's Pinspire Me challenge! 

Looking for more inspirational ideas?

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

Need scrapbook supplies? Visit the online store here & 

 REMEMBER: Use my code AMANDA to receive 20% off every single time you shop!

Thanks for visiting!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: February Pinspire Me

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues fun!
Time for one of my favourite challenges, 

Pinspire Me!

This month's board is SO much fun! Bright & full of colour.....

Awesome, huh?!!! 

When it came to inspiring me, I didn't get past the first box... lol!

Here's my layout,

"You Are My Favourite, Best Ever!"

Isn't that rainbow heart just stunning?!!
I've used the gorgeous Pink Paislee / Paige Taylor Evans Fancy Free collection from the Paper Issues store, as well as that incredible Bits & Pieces Heart cut file from Just Nick Studio.
I'm going to be honest here...
It took me an hour to paper piece that cut file, but I think that the end result is well worth the effort!
I've embellished with those stunning chipboard stickers, glitter thickers & some cotton floss.
Let's take a closer look...........

You 2 are my favourite indeed! 

Love my beautiful, happy children & this colourful layout captures them both perfectly!

Those chipboard stickers are really something, huh?

All the pretty pattern papers are left overs from my stash of Fancy Free - they work so well together! 

Oooooh! Glitter Thickers get me everytime!!! And the cursive font of these sweet phrases adds to the playful nature of my page!

Just stunning! Love my bright & happy darlings!

And la la love this rainbow heart layout too!

Hope my layout has inspired you to get creating!

Need more inspiration? Check out the other stellar layouts from our talented team here.

Need more Pink Paislee & scrapbooking supplies?
Get them at the Paper Issues store here
&
Use my code: AMANDA to save 20% off every.single.time you checkout!

Thanks for stopping by!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo