Elle's Studio: Product Spotlight - June Digitals!

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio inspiration! 

Today I am shining the product spotlight on the fabulous June 2020 Printables aptly titled, Summer Snapshots. 

It's no secret that I LOVE the versatility of digital products, 

but when combined with the awesome colors and designs that Elle is famous for, well, it needs no explanation! 

Happy crafting days! 

But enough chatter, here's what I created with the June 2020 Printables, 

"Summer Snapshots"

Elle's Studio Supplies: June 2020 Kit, Summer Snapshots Printables, Chipboard Star Stickers, Puffy Alphabet Banners, Summer Fun 6 x 8.5" Paper Stack, Summer Fun Stamp.

Other: Bazzill Cardstock - Avalanche, Stamping Ink - Black, Light Blue & Mint, Sewing Machine Stitching, Pom Pom Trim, & Sequins. 

Oh.my.stars! Quite literally, all those stars! 

Such a delicate & divine approach to Summer documenting. 

Perfect for that sweet photo of my darling boy, when he was just a toddler, nawww! 

Let's take a closer look....... 

So soft & dreamy! 

As soon as I saw the Summer Snapshots journaling tag with the large star on it, I knew I would create something magical! I individually selected this journaling tag in my Windows software, pressed print, and chose to print 4 copies of it in the 9 x 13cm size, in the Print Pictures screen.

Once printed, I used a craft knife to cut out one of the star shapes, and backed this card with my photo. This created a fabulous frame and focal point for my photograph. 

Such a simple idea, and yet so effective! Love it!

Inspired by this star, and a love of fussy cutting, I cut around the remaining 3 stars ensuring the mint green color outlined each one. I love repetition in design, and I couldn't help but use all the stars! I fussy cut the small blue stars from one of the 6 x 4 journal cards from the June Kit and adhered them with foam tape throughout my layout. I also used that star label die cut to mount one of the sentiments from the Chipboard Star Stickers too! 

The star pattern paper from the Summer Fun 6 x 8.5" Paper Stack didn't stand a chance, and naturally, I had to feature it. With the presence of so much blue in my page, I revisited the Summer Snapshots Printables. I printed, then cut out, the blue 'Summer Snapshots' journal card. I foam mounted this fussy cut sentiment and created my layout title. 

This awesome title then inspired the use of banners throughout my layout. 

I trimmed the star pattern paper into a pennant style banner, which I then layered my framed photo onto. I also used the gray polka dot paper from the Summer Fun pack, and crafted an over sized banner label which I adhered to my white cardstock base. 

I machine stitched the blue star banner onto the polka dot one, and then continued to adorn my scrapbook page with stars and banners. 

For a finished and polished look, I completed my layout with a mix of color coordinating sequins from my stash, and those amazing Summer Fun Stamps! I stamped the stars in mint and pale blue inks, and used black ink for my 'summer tradition' journaling. 

Who would've thought that the humble pocket card printable could be so amazingly beautiful

 (& versatile)?!

 I hope I have given you some new ideas on using the wonderful Elle's Studio Digitals in your everyday documenting, and that you feel inspired! 

Thanks so much for visiting, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Elle's Studio: La La Love You Printable Inspiration!

Hi Creative Friends!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio January Kit Love,
plus some True Love Printable Inspiration!
I just adore creating love-filled pages, and this kit was perfect for this!
Here's what I created,

 "La La Love You" - 8.5 x 11" layout 

Oh, how adorable is this?! La la love, indeed! 

And you bet I put hearts on it!!!

Elle's Studio Supplies: January Kit, I Adore You Stickers, La La Love You Puffy Stickers, Little Moments Leatherette Stickers, You Are Loved Die Cuts, & True Love Printables. 

Other Supplies: Printer quality white A4 paper, home printer, baker's twine - natural. 

Such a sweet scrapbook page & for those of you who follow my creating, you'd know that this is my 5th scrapbook page that I have created with the January Kit and new releases. Yes, you read correctly, layout #5 because the January Kit is THAT awesome! That said, I was definitely getting low on supplies when I made this - so how did I get my kit and extras to stretch so far? 

Three little words: Elle's Studio Printables! Here's how....

I started my layout by downloading & extracting the Elle's Studio True Love Printables Zipped File to my laptop, which uses Windows software. Once extracted, instead of clicking on the True Love PDF, I  double right clicked on the icon named: EllesStudio-TrueLove-January2020-Printables-JournalingTag02. I then selected to print this image in the standard Windows Print Pictures option. I selected the following: A4 photo size, best quality photo and printed the image to 'fill the page'. I used a quality white A4 printer paper to print with, but a light weight 80pound smooth cardstock would also work well here. 

*Please note that printed colors may vary depending on your individual paper, printer and ink options. 

Once printed, I trimmed my A4 paper down to the 8.5" x 11" layout size. Perfect! Who would've thought that our Printable Note Cards would also make fabulous pattern papers?! Love it! 

Such a great way to maximize your Elle's Studio supplies and make them last that little bit longer! 

With such a fabulous striped pattern at the top and base of my paper, I decided to fill the white area with my sweet girl's photograph. I layered my photo onto my few remaining note cards from the January Kit - you'll spy that the 4 x 6" card is actually the same pattern design (only a different color) as the printed one. I trimmed it to 4 x 5" to better fit my page, then layered the 3 x 4 note cards over it. Repeat patterns, shapes, and colors are all integral elements to my design style. With this in mind, it was quickly determined that my page would feature horizontal stripes, hearts, and that super pretty pink & green color palette with red, black and white accents. 

To the right of my photo cluster, I embellished with the Love Tag from the You Are Loved Die Cuts pack. I adorned the tag with a La La Love You Puffy Sticker heart (of course!) and some baker's twine from my stash. For added impact, I foam mounted the tag which added some subtle dimension to the page. 

On the pretty pink stripes at the top of the printed paper, I embellished with my La La Love You Puffy Sticker title and I Adore You Stickers sentiments and journaling. The puffy alphas fitted perfectly inside the stripe, and really popped against the pink! As my layout appeared to have alternating stripes or features of black and white, I added the 'cutie' puffy alphas in black above my photo cluster to maintain this look and achieve balance.

For finishing touches, I added a few more of the You Are Loved Die Cuts and that fabulous Little Moments Leatherette Sticker. 

Simple, easy, loved up creating with our January Kit and extras! 

I hope my layout has inspired you to document your loved ones, and to stretch your kits a little further with our amazing Elle's Studio Printables! 

***Shop ALL the Elle's Studio lovelies HERE***

Thanks so much for visiting, 

Til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Elle's Studio: May Kit and New Releases!

Hi Everyone! 

It's our favourite time of the month - 

Elle's Studio New Releases are now LIVE!!!

Shop ALL the fabulous new things HERE

Yayyy!
You're going to fall in love with the May Kit and Add-Ons, it's SO good! 

Here's what the May Exclusive Kit looks like....



Gorgeous, huh? The color palette is just so bright & happy!
Kind Of A Big Deal, indeed!!!
And the Add-Ons are like the icing on the cake this month....

Oh.my.heart!!! I can't even pick a favorite! 

So many beautiful embellishments, & those stamps!!! SO awesome!

And if the Add -ons are the icing, then the monthly Printables and Digital Cut Files are definitely the cherry on top! 

Check these out....

Always so FUN and versatile! 

& we have something else NEW and exciting to share this month too.....

Drum roll please! 

Introducing the Elle's Studio Exclusive Traveler's Notebook Kit!  

YES!!! 

I am in memory keeping heaven right now! 

This month's kit is called Let's Go! 

& is perfect for all your Summer Vacay memory keeping!

These kits are going to sell out fast! 

Don't miss out - get yours HERE!

And now it's time for a little inspiration with the May Kit! 

Here's what I've created for today's release....

"Good Times" 

With so much magic packed into this month's kit, it seemed only fitting that I go totally magical with this hand painted Caticorn layout! 

Told you this kit was Kind of a Big Deal!

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

So.much.fun!!! 

I have layered my photo onto a few of the 3 x 4 journal cards, and embellished with the included Die Cuts. That purple paperclip is the cutest!!!

And speaking of cute, I just adore the Puffy Heart Stickers (Spring Mix) adorning the tail and directing you into my sweet pic! 

And how can I move on without mentioning THAT gold mirror Good Times Acrylic title?! It's crazy good! 

I need a whole box of these titles! So stunning! 

The Gold Shapes and Dots Puffy Stickers add to the 'magic' and add that special something! 

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

The sweet butterflies are from our new Noteworthy collection, and add to the playful nature of this design! 

For finishing touches I use our recently released Title Builder Vol.2 Stamp - love it! 

May is definitely MAGIC! 

Here's my second layout - this time celebrating Easter morning.... 

"Sweet Life"

Oh how sweet is this?!!

Love, love, love! 

And what could be sweeter than chocolate bunnies for breakfast? lol! 

Such happy memories! 

Here's a closer look............

How cool is this banner design?!

I love the suspended photographs and their layered clusters! 

So many beautiful Add Ons to embellish with! 

As well as our gorgeous May products, you'll also notice that my title is created from our recently released Title Builder Vol.2 Wood Veneer set. (available HERE) 

The 12 x 12 pattern papers featured are from our new Noteworthy collection. 

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

I just love the colors in this! SO light, bright & fresh! 

You'll see that I use the The Play All Day Phrase Stickers throughout my layout for added journaling and fun descriptors. Cool! 

So yummy, indeed! 

And that's all I can share with you for today..... ;)

Come back a lil later in the month to see more! 

I can't wait to share it all with you! 

Shop ALL the new arrivals in the Elle's Studio store HERE

Thanks so much for visiting! 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo

Elle's Studio: Digital Cut Fun Part 2!

Hi Creative Friends! 
Welcome back for more Elle's Studio inspiration!  

As you already know, I am just crazy for the monthly Digital Cut Files!

& today I am expanding on that love with

 Digital Cut Fun: Part 2! 

***If you missed Digital Cut Fun you can go back and check it out HERE***

Today's focus is on combining those awesome digital files with the monthly printable designs - yay!
Here's what the March set looks like....

Totally awesome, huh?!

I just adore all the cute bunny designs in the latest Happy Day Printables set, and couldn't resist creating an Easter page with them!

Here's my layout, 

"Bunny Love"

Oh the cuteness! Does it get any sweeter than this?!! And yes, yes, yesssss to all the bunnies!

You'll be surprised just how super easy it is to re create this look! 

Simply open the Happy Days Printables and select the images you wish to print. Edit sizes according to your needs & print away!

 I was super lazy and selected my images and just hit the 'share' & 'print' options in Microsoft Windows. I selected my sizes according to the options in Print Pictures. 

Yes, it's honestly that easy! 

 Fussy cut them out (or if you're really clever print & cut with your silhouette software) and voila! Rabbit season!

I especially love the heart icon which I over size to create the cut file bunnies tummy with! 

And speaking of cut files, here's how I created those sweet big feature bunnies....

Enlarge the white tail bunny digital design to 11 inches in height, left align the image and cut it out with white cardstock. Keep the cut out to use as a future template, and use the bunny 'hole' or negative to back with pattern papers. I love the softness and whimsy of the gray stars design in the Live Laugh Love 6 x 6 Paper Stack. As I opted to use 6 x 6 papers, I rounded the bunny chin & glued it over the other sheet of paper to avoid the appearance of ugly join marks. I then add that extra large heart icon to create the bunny tummy. So cute! Using black cardstock scraps, I snip out a nose and eyes for our sleepy bunny. A pink bow and faux stitching (black felt tip pen) complete the main rabbit. 

For the second pattern paper rabbit, you will need your previously cut out rabbit template. Position the template over the paper you wish to use. I chose the pretty pink hearts from the Live Laugh Love collection because they coordinated perfectly with the heart icon printable, and then it's a simple trace & cut! SO easy! Apply the faux stitching and glue into position. 

Now it's time to make the bunny banner! 

Suspend some baker's twine onto the top right hand corner of your page, and glue into place. Take your Happy Days Printable bunnies and adhere them to the string like flags. Divide each bunny with a Puffy Sticker star from the March Kit & Add-Ons, and add a pom pom cotton tail to each one! Adorable!

Use more of your printed bunnies to both adorn & layer your photo onto....

You'll also spot a few items from our March Kit here ;)

I add more of the printed bunnies to the left side of my feature rabbit too! 

Complete your layout with Puffy Alphabet Stickers, Enamel Dots & Heart Of Gold Chipboard Stickers. 

Simple, fun and oh so perfect for Easter memory keeping!

Layering cut files with printables is super easy but looks so effective!

I hope you'll give this technique a try! 

Thanks so much for visiting today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Elle's Studio: March New Releases!!!

Hi Creative Friends!

Are you as excited as I am about the

Elle's Studio March releases!!

OMGoodness! You'll squeal over how good this month is!

And let's not forget, it's Elle's Studio 11th Birthday! Yay!!!
That means all our March orders are receiving discount scratch tickets PLUS our kit subscribers
(current and new sign - ups this month) will  receive an exclusive gift!
Oh Happy Days!!

First up is our March Exclusive Kit....



Oh W.OW!!!
So many beautiful elements including Spring, Easter, St Patrick's Day and RAINBOWS!!!
It's no secret how much I heart all the rainbows, and that leads me to the March Add Ons....

Oh.my.happy.rainbow.heart!!!

From a rainbow of acrylic hearts, to labels, cute bunnies and oh yes, an actual acrylic rainbow this month's Add Ons are sure to sell out in minutes! Pre-order NOW!!!!

Need more encouragement?

Well the cherry on top for March is our sensational Printables & Digital Cut Files!

Check  'em out..... 

Needless to say, the March Kit plus Add Ons are my favourite EVER!!!

Love, love, LOVE!!!!

Here's what I've created with them so far.....

"Chasing Rainbows"

Eeeeep!!! Rainbow errrrrything!!!!

I just couldn't resist creating a page about my two darlings chasing rainbows at the beach - so good!

The largest rainbow is created from our Digital Cut Files, and backed with papers from our Live Laugh Love collection, and embellished with those super sweet Little Acrylic Hearts. 

The Rainbow Acrylic is layered onto the cut file rainbow, and also onto a hand cut cloud from the Family Fun 6 x 6 Paper Stack. 

The final rainbow has been fussy cut from the 3 x 4 card in the March Kit  - SO good!!! 

I also use the 3 x 4 cards to frame my photo...

Just divine!

But it's those rainbows that are making my heart swoon.....

Does it get any happier and prettier than this?!!

Loving the bold black Puffy Alphabet Sticker title - it really pops against all that colour!

Gah!!! Told you this kit was Aaaaaah-mazing!!!!

My second layout is a really soft and delicate newborn page.

Mainly as it's too early for me to document those Easter moments, 

and bunnies are the perfect embellishments for baby pages!

So something a lil different....

"I Heart This"

Nawww!!!

Isn't this heart melting?!!
Just adore this photograph of my boy holding his baby cousin for the first time! 

So precious! 

I've used 12 x 12 pattern paper from the Family Fun collection  as my background paper, and then been inspired by the pretty purples, and teals in this month's kit. 

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

Those bunnies!!! Oh they're the cutest ever!!!

To balance the cool color scheme, I also feature the Wood Veneer Bunnies in my layout. 

Not only do they add warmth, but also add dimension and interest too!

And when it comes to embellishing, 

what could be more effective than a sprinkling of our Enamel Dots 

and those divine Little Acrylic Hearts?!!

I love the gentle blue tones beneath my photo - so soft and subtle!

You'll also spy that sweet purple hearts paper; it's from our XOXO 6 x 6  Paper Stack, and just compliments this layout perfectly!

And for finishing touches, the Big Moment Phrase Stickers  really add that special something!

Such a pretty look into my first creations with the sensational March Exclusive Kit & Add Ons!

I hope I have inspired you - I can't wait to share some more projects with you soon!

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Happy Birthday Elle's Studio! 

I am so delighted to be part of this incredible team!

Here's to many more successful years ahead!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo