Hip Kit Club: Rainbows, Rollerskates & a Process Video!

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more Hip Kit Club inspiration! 

 I am SO super excited to be sharing my latest scrapbook layout (& process video) with the gorgeous 

HKC January Hip Kits! 

Today I am being inspired by the February Mood Board, and in particular, the rainbows, florals, hearts & those rollerskates! You'll also spy the fabulous February HKC Subscriber Exclusive rollerskate cut file - but rather than rave, here's a quick look at my happy-go-lucky vibes page!

"Let's Roll"

Oh how fun, and whimsical! Such a bright and playful page for my two darlings! I just couldn't resist fussy cutting that rainbow paper from Pinkfresh Studio: My Favorite Story collection (courtesy of the HKC January 2020 Main Kit) and combining it with our amazing rollerskate HKC Exclusive Subscriber Cut File! I mean, rainbows and rollerskates go hand in hand, right?!

If you missed seeing the February mood board, it looks like this....

Wow! All kinds of pretty, huh?! You can interpret this board so many ways, and best part, it coordinates with both our January and February Hip Kits - Yay!!! I hope you'll see something that sparks some creativity and inspires you! But back to today's project, here's a better look at my layout.....

Sunny + Bright, indeed! So.much.fun!!!

I started my scrapbook page with the beautiful  Bazzill Starmist Cardstockfrom the January Cardstock Kit - such a pretty color for my background and base. Next I backed the fabulous rollerskate HKC Subscriber Cut File with two of the Pinkfresh Studio: My Favorite Story papers from the January 2020 Main Kit, as well as that stunning, sparkly Bazzill Prince Charming Bling Cardstockfor added wow factor! I can't even begin to tell you how ahh-MAY-zing that cardstock is!!!

I fussy cut that divine rainbow, Joyful Heart paper, also from theMain Kit, and layered it onto that fabulous Starmist base. For added interest, I foam mounted every second stripe in the rainbow and then adorned every stripe with tone on tone embellishments from both the January Main & Embellishment Kits. Such a pretty effect!

I framed my main photograph with one of the Pinkfresh Studio Chipboard Frames from the Embellishment Kit, and then positioned it onto that cute skate! To complete the rollerskate, I added lots of the Floral Die Cuts and a Fabric Bow (also from our Embellishment Kit) as well as a couple of the Puffy Phrase Stickers. I layered it all onto the end of the fussy cut rainbow and tucked in my second photo into this cluster. Love it!

I used the White Puffy Alphas (with gold accents, no less!) from the Embellishment Kit to form my title, and then added a subtitle - Sunny + Bright - with thePuffy Phrase Stickers courtesy of the Main Kit. I cut out and adhered a few fluffy white clouds from the Bazzill White Cardstock, and then finished off with a good sprinkling of the Pink Paislee Lucky Us Puffy Shape Stickers. 

Such a magical design! 

Please watch my process video for a much more detailed look at how my page came together:

Alternatively, you can watch it in Full HD on my channel by clicking the link HERE. 

Thanks so much for watching! 

I hope I have inspired you to get creating with the beautiful January & February 2020 Hip Kits- they really are divine!!!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,  

Amanda xo

The Cut Shoppe: All Heart

Hi Everyone! 

Welcome back for more super fun, digital cut file inspiration!

Today I am sharing a cute & sweet layout of my two darlings with 

The Cut Shoppe's,  All Heart file....

"Here Together"

Isn't this adorable?!!

I have combined the All Heart file with the beautiful Pinkfresh Studio: Everyday Musings collection. So bright & beautiful! A really cute & fun page! & those colors just scream Spring! 

The All Heart cut file is one of my all-time favorites! 

Here's a closer look at it....

Such a fabulous design! & you can never have too many hearts! 

Get the All Heart digital cut file from The Cut Shoppe HERE.

Here's a few close up shots of my layout....

Those hearts are really something! 

Loving the mixed colored alphas over the red ones - so fun!  

I layered my sweet framed photo through the center of the design, and embellished it with a few stickers. You'll notice that I kinda filled the hearts in rainbow order, so to draw more attention to my photo, I only used blue embellishments. So striking!

The All Hearts file is ALL kinds of awesomeness! 

I hope my layout has inspired you to use it too! 

Get the All Heart cut file from The Cut Shoppe HERE

Thanks so much for visiting, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Elle's Studio: February Creating & New Releases!

Hi Lovelies!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio awesomeness! 

It's New Releases Day & we all know that means a new kit,
& lots of amazing add ons! 

As always, I have a couple of layouts to inspire you with too! 

But first, here's a looksee at all the new items in the shop.....

February Exclusive Kit

Oh yeah!!! SO good!
Just look at the colours this month!!!

And the add ons are pretty fabulous too.....

Ahh-MAZING!!! 

Two words - Rainbow Acrylic!!!!

GAH! You know I can't resist me a rainbow!
& don't even get me started on the Oh Happy Day Stamp! 

And last, but by no means least, this month's Digital Cut Files & Printables....

Wow! Another amazing release day!

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

But enough chatter, let's get straight into the inspiration and that Rainbow Acrylic! 

"The Best Day"

W.O.W!!!

All the rainbow love here!

Elle's Studio Supplies: February Exclusive Kit, Oh Happy Day Stamp, Puffy Icon Stickers, Little Acrylic Stars, Rainbow Acrylic, Die Cut Labels, Real Life Phrase Stickers, Jane Alphabet Stickers - Black, 12 x 12 Noteworthy Paper Collection. 

Other Supplies: Watercolor paints, White Bazzill Cardstock, Umbrella Crafts Premium Ink Dyes - Red, Orange, Yellow, Lime, Blue, Purple. 

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

For the love of color!!!

I can't decide if I love the Rainbow Acrylic, Oh Happy Day Stamp, Little Acrylic Stars or the Die Cut Labels the most! Oh heck, I LOVE them all!!!

And truly, why wouldn't you?! Such gorgeous products for all types of crafting! 

Here's a few close ups....

The acrylics are truly to die for! Exquisitely cut and just so fancy!

I matched my stamp inks to my rainbow watercolor base, & repeat stamped the Oh Happy Day lines & stars. SO cool! 

I layered the coordinating color of Die Cut Labels onto the mixed media base. I also adorned each label and color strip with more color matching embellishments! Those Puffy Icon Stickers & Little Acrylic Stars are especially fabulous! 

SO much awesomeness!!!

But if bright & bold just isn't your thing, don't despair! 

The February Exclsuive Kit has some seriously pretty pastel elements too...

"Dreaming With Eyes Open: Happiness"

Sigh! So dreamy & divine! 

All the heart eyes for this pretty page! 

Elle's Studio Supplies: February Exclusive Kit, All My Heart 6 x 6 Paper Stack, Happiness Acrylic, Wood Veneer Confetti, Real Life Phrase Stickers, February Labels, Light Purple Puffy Alphabet Stickers, 12 x 12 Noteworthy Paper Collection.

Other Supplies: White Bazzill Cardstock. 

Gosh, this is pretty! 

And how fantastic is that confetti veneer heart base?!! 

Such a creative and fun way to use those sweet veneers! 

I need to add that I am totally crushing on those soft Light Purple Puffy Alphabet Stickers! 

That color is so divine & totally swoon worthy! 

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

More dreamy purple in those lusicious layers......

The photo cluster layers are created from the February Exclusive Kit & the  6 x 6 All My Heart Paper Stack. So gor-jus! 

 & let's not forget that a-may-zing Happiness Acrylic! 

Another exquisite embellishment for your memory keeping! 

Whoa! So.much.gorgeousness! 

Be sure to stop back on Valentine's Day as I share a trio of loved up cards using this kit too! 

Remember you can shop ALL the new releases in the Elle's Studio Shop HERE

or, if you're like me and don't like to miss out, 

set up a Monthly Kit Subscription HERE.

Thanks so much for visiting today! 

I hope I've inspired you!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: September Working Title!

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends & Fans!

Welcome back for a new round of Paper Issues

Before we get started on the September edition of Working Title,
I just wanted to say how inspired y'all make me feel!
When I see your projects in the challenge albums I am in total awe!
So ThankYOU for participating and keeping our challenges fun, and fabulous!

Speaking of fun, you're going to love how we're working our titles this month;

we're heading somewhere over the RAINBOW!
So sing me a rainbow & play along!

 You can interpret how you wish, but here are a few ideas to get you started:
*use a rainbow of alphas to create your title
*use the word 'rainbow' in your title
*position your title in a rainbow shape
*place your title over a rainbow
*use the rainbow cut file (Magic Spring Unicorn) with your title

I really loved creating for this challenge - here's what I came up with.....

"Live Your Dreams"

Oh this makes me happy!!!

In case you hadn't already guessed it, 

my daughter dreams of being a professional ballerina, so this page is a special one for her 

'journey album' !

I've used a mix of Pink Paislee's Summer Lights and Paige Evans Oh My Heart collections, as well as the Magic Spring Unicorn cut file from the Paper Issues store. 

Let's get a closer look at my title....

Isn't this striking?!! 

I have used a rainbow of Thickers to form my title, and curved it around the rainbow cut file for maximum impact!

I love the result! 

I have also featured a sub title on my layout too.....

The reason for sharing my sub title with you is because it was a chipboard phrase sticker, love your laugh, that I cut with my trusty scissors to better fit my page. 

Yep! Cutting up phrases to create titles (or sub titles) is also a nifty idea to use up that stash!

Anyways, enough chatter! 

I hope you like my layout today & will play along!

I can't wait to see what you 'll create!

Need supplies before you get started?

Use my code AMANDA & you'll save 20% off every.single.time you shop! Yay!

Looking for more inspiration?

See more Working Title creations on the Paper Issues blog here

We HEART all things paper, & LOVE to make new friends, 

so please stop by and say hi! 

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Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo