Elle's Studio: September Kit & Inspiration!

 

Hi Crafters! 

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio awesomeness!

I can hardly believe it's September already - where has the year gone? 

Regardless, it's the 10th, and we all know that means our monthly Kit from Elle's Studio is now available! Yay! 

Check it out below...

September 2021 Kit

So much Fall fabulousness this month! 

& the September New Releases are just as amazing too...

WHOA!!! I.can't even! SO good! 

& the September Digitals don't disappoint either...

I think it's safe to say that it's another wonderful month of crafting ahead thanks to Elle's Studio!

***Shop ALL the new releases HERE***

Time for some inspiration, here's what I've crafted with these lovelies so far....

"Blessed" - 12 x 12 inch scrapbook layout

I don't document my own stories very often, but I have so much to be thankful for that I couldn't resist creating this page! I am so truly blessed! 

Elle's Studio Supplies: September 2021 Kit, Banner Stickers, Wood Veneer Leaves, Thankful 6 x 8.5 inch Paper Stack, Home Sewn Stitches Stamp, Thankful Stamp & Red Jane Alphabet Stickers.

Other supplies: Altenew Red Cosmos Pigment Ink Bundle, Altenew Permanent Black Crisp Dye Ink, & Enamel Dots. 

Here's a closer look...

When the stamps are this good, you just have to feature them! 

You'll spy both the Home Sewn Stitches Stamp & the Thankful Stamp - aren't they awesome?! 

And speaking of awesome, how about those Wood Veneer Leaves?  

So very beauti-Fall! 

To demonstrate the versatility of this month's kit, I've opted for a very different look for my next project...

"My Heart Is Full" - 12 x 12 inch scrapbook layout

Minimalist magic! Because sometimes less is really more! 

Elle's Studio Supplies: September 2021 Kit, Banner Stickers, Wood Veneer Banners, Thankful 6 x 8.5 inch Paper Stack, & Home Sewn Stitches Stamp. 

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

Love those layers!!!

So awesome! 

I'll be back a little later this month with more September inspiration - in the meantime, don't forget to Shop ALL the new things HERE! 

Thanks so much for stopping by today, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo  

Elle's Studio: Product Focus: Grateful For This Printables

 

Hi Friends! 

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio September Kit and new releases inspiration!

Today I am shining the product spotlight on our amazing Grateful For This Printables. 

The monthly printables offered by Elle's Studio are so incredibly versatile, and offer a lifetime of creative uses and possibilities! I can't get enough of them, but enough chatter, here's what I've created with them today...

Oh how cute 'n' fun! Love, indeed! 

Elle's Studio Supplies: Grateful For This Printables, & Wood Veneer Circles.

Other Supplies: White Bazzill Cardstock, white tissue paper.

When using the monthly printables, I always look for journal cards that would make for great pattern paper backgrounds, and smaller details that can be fussy cut to create my own embellishments with.  That's exactly how I created this sweet Fall themed page! 

I trimmed my white cardstock down to 8.5" x 11" so it would fit into my home printer, selected journaling tag 04 and printed it as a full size photograph. Voila! Instant pattern paper to scrapbook & craft with! Such a fantastic way to maximize the printables to work for more than just pocket page creating!  The plaid pattern design in the Fall colors is really beauti-Fall too, just sayin'!

While I had my home computer & printer still on, I proceeded to print off a mix of different sized journal cards - in particular, lots of journaling tag 05. I did this so that I would have a variety of hearts for my embellishments. 

I used journaling tag 01 & 03 from the Grateful For This Printables to back my sweet boy's photo with, and then for a bit of texture & interest, also added some torn tissue paper scraps to the layers as well. 

I foam mounted my layered photograph directly onto my freshly printed pattern paper, and then started on fussy cutting out all the hearts from journaling tag 05. The variance in sizes really does create the illusion of having more ephemera pieces. Another great way to get more from your printables! 

I positioned the hearts across the top of the plaid trim, and tucked some beneath, in and on my photo cluster. I was mindful to 'hide' some of the printed words to give the illusion of more hearts. This also aided in making more of a focal point, and subtitle, of the hearts where the printed words were still visible. 

Across the base of page, I also added a row of hearts on the edge of the plaid trim. This time, I cut some of the hearts into half to create the look of them being tucked under the plaid pattern paper, while others I glued over the plaid edge. The combination of 'under and over' really creates interest, and helps to anchor my overall page design. I fussy cut the word 'love' from journaling tag 05, and foam mounted it over the large gray heart to form my layout title. Simple, but so effective! For finishing touches, I added a couple of typewriter sentiments, a few silver sequins and those fabulous Wood Veneer Circles. The veneers add warmth and balance to my page, and well, they just look super cool! 

Simple, beautiful creating with our gorgeous Grateful For This September Printables! 

And if you're thinking that this was just a one-off, I was actually so impressed with this month's printables that I used them to create ALL my Elle's Studio projects this month! 

Here's a little more inspiration to close with....

Make some magic today with the Grateful For This September Printables! 

Thanks so much for stopping by today, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, Amanda xo 

 

Hip Kit Club: September Moodboard Inspiration!

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more Hip Kit Club inspiration! 

Today I'm sharing a super pretty layout inspired by the September 2019 Moodboard which was created by our amazing DT member, Elsie Robinson!

If you've missed or forgotten the September Moodboard, 

here's a quick reminder of what it looks like....

Totally gor-jus, huh?! Such beautiful imagery!

So without further ado, here's the layout that this board inspired...

"Time Together"

Oh how preeeeeeetty! 

I have combined the beautiful September 2019 Main, Embellishment & Cardstock Scrapbook Kits to create this gorgeous layout.

You'll notice that I was inspired by the striking pops of black in the first image, as well as all the florals throughout the board! The 'a cup of happy' image really got me thinking about gratitude and thankfulness. My 'cup' is so full. I am so blessed (& happy!) and my family are my every reason! I knew I had to document and convey this sense of happy gratitude somehow on my page. 

I also took inspiration from the embroidery hoops, and framed my greatest masterpieces (my two darling children) inside the Pretty Little Studio die cut ephemera wreath. 

Just beautiful!

Here's a better look at my scrapbook page.....

So very lovely! 

Cherish this time together!

I started my layout with the Bazzill Marshmallow Cardstock from the September 2019 Cardstock Scrapbook Kit. I love a good 'white space' layout! I also love all things black & white, and that striking Jen Hadfield pattern paper (reverse side of Home Sweet Home from the This Is Family collection) completely had my heart! It really captured my attention, plus it featured florals - so win, win! The pink & white stripe branding strip at the base of this pattern paper also impressed me, so I kept it intact to act as an anchor for both my pattern paper and photograph.

The Dear Lizzy 'Magic' pattern paper was just begging to be fussy cut,  and naturally, I had to oblige! Ha! I mean, who can resist those stunning blooms?! Infact, it was this pattern paper that then dictated the rest of my color scheme for the remainder of my layout.

Those blooms are errrything! I layered them beneath & around my photograph to visually draw attention to my treasured picture. The fine black outline on them also coordinated perfectly with the Home Sweet Home paper as well! 

Speaking of coordination, the Pretty Little Studio: Indian Summer Ephemera Combo pack contained a few pretty black & white pieces too! I used that divine wreath to frame my darling photo, and tucked a few leaves beneath the fussy cut Dear Lizzy blooms. 

Gor-jus!

The warm red color tones in the Magic blooms really excited me, (red isn't my usual go-to color) & I loved using this color as an accent in my design. 

Using the September 2019 Embellishment Kit, I adorned my framed photo with that stunning red flair from the Indian Summer Love This Flair buttons pack. I also chose some of the warm red Mini Phrase Stickers from the Dear Lizzy: She's Magic collection to add a few sentiments to my page. 

To avoid too much red, I also drew on the green and blue from the Magic paper, and sprinkled a few of the She's Magic Decorative Buttons and Pinkfresh Studio Office Hours Mixed Embellishments enamel dots from the Main Scrapbook Kit. This created both balance and harmony to my layout and offered a more light-hearted and fresh look!

For finishing touches, I positioned one of the golden yellow fussy cut blooms in the center of the base of the page, and embellished with more enamel dots, buttons, a phrase sticker and my title, Time Together. The title is from the Pretty Little Studio Indian Summer Ephemera Combo pack and is the perfect sentiment (& colors!) for my page.

And there you have it! 

Simple.Beautiful.Heartfelt creating! 

Inspired by that delightful moodboard and the gorgeous September Kits! 

I wonder how this moodboard will influence your next project? 

Be sure to share with us in the Hip Kit Club Facebook Group HERE. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

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