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: More August Kit Inspiration!

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio awesomeness!

Today I'm sharing more everyday documenting with the fabulous August Kit, Add On items & the incredible Title Builder Vol.3 Stamp! 

It's no secret that I adore Elle's Studio stamps, but honestly, the Title Builder Stamps are a true favorite o'mine! SO good!

Here's yet another reason why...

Elle's Studio Supplies: August Kit, Title Builder Vol.3 Stamp, Title Builder Vol.3 Wood Veneer, 6 x 6 Sunshine Paper Stack, Makes Me Smile Cork Circles, Back To School Puffy Stickers, Acrylic Sunglasses, Acrylic Hand Drawn Hearts, Highlights From Today Stamp, Be Yourself Phrase Stickers. 

Other Supplies: White Carrdstock, Machine Stitching, Altenew Ink Cubes - Pink Diamond, Rubellite, & Razzleberry, SpiegelMom Scraps Firecrackers Sequins. 

Isn't this the sweetest Summer page?! 

And see what I mean about the everyday documenting? This was no milestone moment, just a simple capture of my two darlings exploring the rock pools - but one that I still wanted to record & 'keep' forever! A Summer moment that truly was the Best Fun Ever!

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

Every element of this page was inspired by that sweet photo! I often create pages where the photo is the focus, and chief story teller of the design. From the colors in my children's clothing, to the warm Summer's day at the rock beach, to the loving moment that they shared - it all inspired this fun Summer page! 

To be completely honest, my 12 x 12 scrapbook layout also really began as a pocket page.....

I started with the 3 x 4 notecard that features the 'more of this' sentiment on it. Apart from it's coordinating color, I also loved the pennant icon that the sentiment was printed on. So, I used a scalpel knife & fussy cut it to create a photo clip to insert my photo into. A really simple touch that brings attraction to my photo! I then embellished this photo card with the 'Best Friends' Back To School puffy sticker & the 'Summer' veneer from the Title Builder Vol.3 Wood Veneers. 

So cool! Pocket page scrappin' is so much fun! 

But... we all know that I'm a 12 x 12 girl at heart, so I just couldn't stop there! 

Next, I created a banner from white cardstock, and repeat stamped the word LOVE from the Title Builder Vol.3 Stamp. I stamped this subtitle in an ombre style & added faux stitching around the edges with black pen. The banner shape compliments the pennant photo clip, & added an extra point of interest to draw attention to my photograph. To connect the two main pieces of my layout together, I embellished both with a pair of red sunglasses - one is an Acrylic, and the other was fussy cut from a notecard in the August kit. Cute!

It's at this point where I actually decided to create a 12 x 12 page. I trimmed one inch off my white cardstock base to allow for the paper trim on the left hand side. I butted two half inch strips of pattern paper from the 6 x 6 Sunshine Paper Stack to form the 12 inch appearance. I did this twice, and then machine stitched all trims onto the underside of the white cardstock. I also layered the polka dot print stripes paper through the left hands side of my page (at the 4inch mark) to anchor both my photo and banner.  

Now for the super fun part! All the embellishments!!!

I added a a good scattering of hearts (including the stamped hearts & LOVE word from the Highlights From Today stamp), watercolor splatters, the fantastic Makes Me Smile Cork Circles and few sequins from my stash. I also stamped up a spot of journaling with the Title Builder Vol.3 Stamp, 'this is the best fun ever'. I told you that the Title Builder Vol.3 stamp is my favorite!!! LOVE it!

I added a few more of the Makes Me Smile Cork Circles around the page, and a couple more pairs of both fussy cut & Acrylic Sunglasses. So fun!

And there you have it!

 Documenting the everyday never looked so good! 

I hope my layout has inspired you to get creating with the fabulous  Elle's Studio August kit and those stamps! 

***You can shop all the Elle's Studio supplies HERE***

Thanks so much for visting, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Elle's Studio: February Product Highlight: XOXO Stamp

Hi Lovelies!

It's a new month and I have so many gorgeous new Elle's Studio projects to share with you all!

Today's Product Highlight post is all about our gorgeous XOXO Stamp, 

and I've teamed it up with our stunning January Kit and New Releases.
Before we get started, here's a quick look at our January Kit......

And those delighful add ons (including the XOXO Stamp)

Awesome!

So today, I'm getting inky! 

Well, at least my fingers are! Lol! 

Have you checked out our fabulous XOXO Stamp yet?!

It's all kinds of awesome and would suit a variety of projects and creations!

I've created a traditional 12 x 12 layout with it today, and oh me oh my, this was SO much fun!!!

"Love You"

I told you that stamp was all kinds of awesome! ;) 

For my layout background, I start with a quick mist of Shimmerz Paints: Vibez in Sweet Heart & Princess.

 As soon as it dries, I repeat stamp the tiny hearts & xo's cluster stamp in a coordinating purple ink pad color. I do this throughout the inky base area - trying to keep it uneven and less structured. 

This builds interest and color to the base, and draws your eye into my super sweet photograph. 

For my larger, hand drawn heart stamps & title love you, I stamp onto a scrap piece of white cardstock using a variety of pinks, reds, and purple ink cubes. 

I love stamping this way as I can fussy cut the stamped images that I am happy with, and arrange on my layout without any mess, or stress!

That title is really stunning.....

And by keeping the white cardstock rim, it still stands out despite the similarly colored background. Such a simple but effective technique to try with our clear stamps. 

Here's another view for you -  I just adore that sweet arrow!!!

I think you'll agree with me that the XOXO Stamp is just divine!!!

I complete my layout with our gorgeous January Kit items, XOXO 6 x 6 Paper Stack, Love You Die Cuts and Hugs & Kisses Puffy Stickers. Perfection! 

I hope I have inspired you to give the fabulous Elle's Studio XOXO Stamp a try! 

You wont regret it!

Shop all your Elle's Studio favorites HERE

Thanks so much for visiting, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo