Technique Tuesday: September Memory Keepers Studio

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more inky inspiration with the September installment of the 

Memory Keepers Studio 
This month's set is all about documenting life's learning!
It's officially called,

Learn New Things Stamp Set and Rectangle Bookplate Crafting Dies Bundle

& it looks like this....

Oh what fun!!! 

Here's what Technique Tuesday has to say about this awesome set, 

"The phrases in the Learn New Things stamp set and Rectangle Bookplate crafting die bundle encourage us to keep expanding our knowledge and learn from everyday experiences. If you're scrapbooking photos of your child's school days, stamp these sentiments inside a die cut bookplate to make titles and captions that reinforce the theme. Try cutting this classically shaped bookplate die and faux fasteners out of metallic cardstock and it will look like the real thing! Use these stamps and dies about about life lessons in your own personal journals to document progress and motivate you too. Never stop learning!"

Awesome!

Naturally, I couldn't resist documenting my son's first day of school!
Here's what I created.....

"Hello, Brainiac"

Oh isn't this all kinds of awesome?!!

Work hard & learn new things, indeed! 

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

So Cool!!!

You'll notice that I cut the book plate die in white cardstock three times, then backed these cuts with pattern paper. Next, I stamped the 'Hello Brainiac' sentiment in black ink onto the pattern paper. I arranged these stamped cuts so that they appeared to cascade from my darling boy's photo. Super cute, & really effective too!

Using colored inks, I stamped around my photo cluster with both the school supplies icons and the 'work hard' & 'learn new things' sentiment stamps. 

These clear stamps are super crisp and print beautifully! 

I also included the 'dots' from the Rectangle Bookplate Die Set, and scattered them around my photo cluster too! That blue is just stunning! 

For today's layout, I combined the 

Learn New Things Stamp Set and Rectangle Bookplate Crafting Dies Bundle

with the Pinkfresh Studio Office Hours collection.

They're a match made in heaven, don't you think?!

Back to School documented to perfection!

And there you have it! 

Documenting those all important school memories made easy with the

Technique Tuesday Memory Keepers Studio!

Shop this amazing bundle HERE

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Technique Tuesday: September Scrapbooking Classics Products

Hi Friends! 

Welcome back for more stamping fun as I reveal some more Technique Tuesday awesomeness!

Today I am sharing some inspiration with the fabulous
Remember When Scrapbooking Stamp Set

&
Oval & Rectangle Stitched Labels Crafting Dies Bundle 

What a super fun stamp set & die bundle!

The Scrapbooking Stamps & Scrapbooking Supplies Collections are really something! So many versatile designs to suit any style of memory keeping! 

 You can see more of these amazing products in the Technique Tuesday shop HERE. 

Back to today's post....

Here's what I created with the wonderful Remember When Scrapbooking Stamp Set

and
Oval & Rectangle Stitched Labels Crafting Dies Bundle 

"Cherish This Story"

Oh how preeeeeeeeetty! 

Who would've thought sentiment stamps could look so lovely?!!

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

Wowza! 

This is a super pretty look for stamped labels! 

I have combined the Remember When Scrapbooking Stamp Set

and
Oval & Rectangle Stitched Labels Crafting Dies Bundle  
with the brand new Unforgettable collection from Cocoa Vanilla Studio. 
By using inks in the colors that coordinate with the collection, I was able to soften the appearance of the stamped labels and create a really feminine and pretty page!
I used Scrapbook.Com Exclusive Premium Hybrid Ink Pads in the following colors:
Candy Shop Pink
Mixed Berry
Soft Lavender
Parisian Purple
Oasis
&
Black.
For the soft watercolor base I used Shimmerz Paints Spritz in Pink Stiletto.
Here's a closer look at my page....

I am loving those stitched labels!

I created them by stamping the solid label stamp in Soft Lavender, then stamped the sentiment in solid black ink & finally, die cut them with the stitched rectangle label die.

Here's another view of these fabulous labels...

Good Times Together, indeed! 

The perfect sentiment for this darling photograph and moment!

I also featured a lot of the sentiments in my background - you'll spot the best TIME sentiment in Oasis ink, and lots of softened down black ink sentiments as well! I even get a bit inventive with the trims too - check out the spiral flight path beneath the butterflies...

Such a beautiful & whimsical approach to using these stamps! 

And there you have it! 

September Scrapbooking Classics Products never looked so pretty! 

You can shop ALL the Scrapbooking Stamps & Scrapbook Supplies HERE

I hope my layout has inspired you to get creative with your favorite Technique Tuesday supplies!

Thanks so much for visiting, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Shimmerz Paints September Color Kitz & Process Video!

Hi Shimmerz Friends & Fans! 

Amanda here, & I am so super excited to be sharing my layout & process video with the gorgeous new September Color Kitz! 
And oh my heart! The colors in this month's kit are just divine!!!
Here's a reminder of what the September Color Kitz look like....

Wow!!!

The Kit includes the following items:

• 1 1oz bottle of Keep Palm Vibez
• 1 1 oz bottle of the exclusive new color: Practice What You Peach Spritz
• 1 package of exclusive Dotz "Gingham Greatness"
• 1 jar of Wisteria Lane Shimmerz
• 1 jar of In A Jam Creameez

Simply stunning! 

If you're super quick, and really lucky there might be one or two of these Color Kitz still in stock - visit the shop HERE. 

Here's what I created with them...

"Cherish"

Oh my! Cherish indeed!

There's no denying that the September Color Kitz are perfect for all your Fall theme projects!

Just stunning!

My pretty layout actually began as a quick wreath painting that I shared to the Shimmerz Paintz Sharez Facebook page a couple weeks ago - you might remember it? 

Isn't this a pretty approach to testing your colors? So much more lovely than a color swatch! 

And as I like to say, when in doubt wreath it out!

I used the gorgeous Vibez Palm Reader for the leaves, Creameez In A Jam for the rose, the all new exclusive Spritz Practice What You Peach for the smaller blooms, and an array of tiny dot flowers with Shimmerz Wisteria Lane. 

With such a gorgeous wreath on my desk, I felt inspired to create another...

This time I painted straight onto my pretty pattern paper & used the beautiful Creameez In A Jam for the foliage. The blooms were painted in Shimmerz Wisteria Lane, and I added a few splatters for good measure too!  

I fussy cut around the original wreath, and foam mounted it onto the newly painted one. This created both dimension & interest to the design and also added some depth to the combined wreaths as well. 

Between the layered wreaths, I tucked in two of the Gingham Greatness Dotz - LOVE!!!!

I embellish my photo cluster with fussy cut florals from the Jen Hadfield, Along The Way collection and add a good sprinkle of the SpiegelMom Scraps Summer Morn sequins. 

Such beauti-Fall details!!!

Interested in seeing how I painted those wreaths, and created this layout?

Please watch my video on the Shimmerz Paintz channel HERE. 

Thanks so much for watching!

I hope you enjoyed my video. 

**Shop the September Color Kitz HERE**

Remember: Type AMANDA in the comments section of your Shimmerz Paints store order to receive a FREE paint! 

Thanks so much for visiting today!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Elle's Studio: September Kit & New Releases!

Hi Creative Friends!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio inspiration with the fabulous September Kit & new releases! 

Before I share my first projects,
let's take a lil look at all these gorgeous new things!!!!

September Kit

Oh.em,gee!!! It's always so good!!!

Loving the colors in this month's kit too!

September Add Ons

September Digital Cut Files & Printables

SO.much.awesome!!!

***You can shop ALL the new releases HERE***

Enough of the chatter, and onto the projects! 

Here's what I came up with....

"Sweet Teen Life" 

Oh isn't this pretty?!!

I just adore the patterns and colors in the September Kit!

Elle's Studio Supplies: September Kit, Good Times Stamp, Home Sweet Home 6 x 6 Paper Stack, Puffy Autumn Heart Stickers, Die Cut Labels - Jewel Tones, Life Right Now Acrylics, Autumn Tiny Everyday Label Stickers, Title Builder Vol.3 Wood Veneer, Jane Alphabet Stickers- Teal. 

Other Supplies: White cardstock, Scrapbook.Com Premium Hybrid Ink Pad - Black & Pink Lemonade, Scallop & Circle punches, Sequins. 

Let's take a closer look at this pretty number...

Such a gorgeous page for my darling daughter! 

And yes, picture selfie fun is definitely a big part of teen life, lol!
For this layout, my design was inspired by repeat patterns & shapes, and in particular circles.
The fabulous new Home Sweet Home 6 x 6 Paper Stack has a few terrific circular prints, which then dictated my color scheme options too! I couldn't resist combining the peach circular print note cards from this month's Kit with the teal pattern paper - just too pretty for words!!!



To enhance the circles theme, I fussy cut the circles from the Home Sweet Home teal paper, use a circle punch from my stash to shape my photos, as well as feature the circle tags from the die Cut Labels - Jewel Tones pk. I even use a scallop punch along the edge of the black & white dot print paper for more subtle repetition too! SO effective!

I curve the Jane Alphabet Stickers title around a circle for even more repeat pattern fun, and layer the fabulous 'life' acrylic over that circle to complete the title and create some wow factor!
I use the Good Times Stamp to add some soft pink hearts to the layout, as well print the black love you sentiments. Subtle stamping is always so classy on clean look layouts! 

To cut through this very fresh color palette, and add a lil warmth and balance to the page, I use the 'picture' veneer from the Title Builder Vol.3 Wood Veneers pk. How cute is the heart inside the camera?
Have you noticed that my repetition of shapes now includes hearts too? They're a little more subtle, in the stamps & puffy stickers - but very much an integral shape to the overall page design!

Really stunning details!

There's no denying that the September Kit & Add Ons are super pretty!!!

My second layout today is an 8.5" x 11" interactive page & it's just a bit close to my heart as it documents our new family home....
"Home Right Now"

How sweet is this?! 

Untie the string,  & open the note card to reveal...

Our beautiful new home! 

Such a clever and fun way to document our new happy place!

Elle's Studio Supplies Featured: September Kit, Home Sweet Home 6 x 6 Paper Stack, Puffy Autumn Heart Stickers, Happy Moments Puffy Stickers, Home Wood Veneers, Life Right Now Acrylics, Autumn Tiny Everyday Label Stickers. 

Other Supplies: White Carddtock,  & Jute Twine.

Here's a few close ups....

The tiny row of houses a the base of my layout have been fussy cut from that gorgeous new Home Sweet Home pattern paper. Aren't they just the cutest?!

Loving the coordinating Home Wood Veneers too! 

But it's this 3 x 4 note card that totally wins my heart! 

Super sweet and the perfect page for documenting our new home! 

And there you have it! 

My first creations with this month's fantastic kit & new releases! 

***Shop ALL the Elle's Studio new releases & September Kit HERE***

I can't wait to share more Elle's Studio inspiration with you a lil later this month!

til then, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Citrus Twist Kits: Sunday Sketch with the Good Stuff Kit!

Happy Sunday Lovelies!

My turn on the Citrus Twist Kits blog with today's super fun Sunday Sketch!

Here's what it looks like....

Oooh! How AWESOME is this sketch?!! 

I loved it as soon as I saw it, & couldn't wait to play along with this design! 

For today's sketch I wanted to showcase how fantastic the September "Good Stuff" Add-On Kit is - 

here's what I came up with.....

"En Pointe" 

LOVE!!! 

Such a special moment documenting my daughter's first pair of pointe shoes! Milestone moment for every young danseur & ballerina! 

And how gorgeous is this Add-On Kit?! Everything you see (apart from my cardstock base) is from this kit! Now that's cool! 

Here's a closer look....

As it's a ballet page, I just had to draw on all the pink elements from the Good Stuff Kit. The Vicki Boutin Die Cut Ephemera pieces, combined with the MME Girl Meets Glam Decorative Brads, were the perfect option for all the ticket / tag elements in the sketch! They really pop against the otherwise black & white page!  Pretty! 

For the pattern paper trim, I use the subtle polka dot pattern paper from the Maggie Homes: Willow Lane 6" x 8" Paper Pad. This paper also inspires the use of the polka dot alpha Thicker, as well as the coordinating brad over my photo. Sweet!

Carefully considered embellishments to adorn my page!

For finishing touches, I use the MME Girl Meets Glam Enamel Dots as an alternative to the paint splatter on the sketch. Love how this looks! 

You can never have too many enamel dots, right?!

And there you have it! 

My take on Citrus Twist Kit's awesome Sunday Sketch! 

Needing the Good Stuff Add On Kit? 

Get yours HERE. 

I hope I have inspired you to play along - I can't wait to see what you create! 

Til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Elle's Studio: Hazel Alphabet Stickers Spotlight!

Hi Friends! 

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio inspiration!

I just adore the Hazel Alphabet Stickers, 

and today I'm shining the spotlight on these fabulous alphas!!

I couldn't resist using both the white and the light purple varieties on my layout! 

They were perfect for documenting my daughter's love of desserts!

So without further ado, here's my layout, 

"Story Of Dessert"

Pardon the pun, but isn't this the sweetest?! 

I have used those fabulous Hazel Alphabet Stickers as both a border trim on my white cardstock, and as washi tape strips on my vellum sheet. 

Here's a closer look.....

So gorgeous!!!

Loving all that pretty purple!

I alternate colors between each story descriptor, mainly names of her fave desserts, and also use the stickers in my 'the story of dessert' title.

And yes, despite being a very petite ballerina she has an enormous sweet tooth! 

I use the word 'yum' repeatedly to for the faux washi tape. Awesome!

You'll also spy the Exclusive September Kit, Good Eats wood veneers from the September new releases, as well as our List & Ledger Journaling Tags and Noteworthy collection. 

Delicious, indeed!

Such a fun way to tell stories on your scrapbook layouts!

How amazing are these tiny alphas?!!

I just LOVE them!

Get yours from the Elle's Studio shop HERE 

I hope my layout has given you a few different ideas on how to use these fabulous 

Hazel Alphabet Stickers in your creating! 

Thanks so much for visiting,

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo