Simple Stories: Sunshine & Happiness Inspiration

Hi Creatives!

Hope you're all well & enjoying the cooler months! 

Not me - gah! 

I loathe Winter - so it was a scrapbook dream when I received the new

 Simple Stories : Sunshine & Happiness collection 

from my friends at Shop & Crop Scrapbooking to warm up with! :)

This collection is bright, fun, contemporary & all about celebrating the Summer! 

(I know, it's a match made in heaven for me!)

But enough chatter, here's the two layouts I have created so far with it....

"Hello #FUN"

 

Isn't this fun indeed?!! So many sweet pattern papers and the cutest embellies ever!

I love all the Simple Stories Elements stickers - they're too cool! They coordinate perfectly and they come included in the Collection Kit that you can buy here.

Here's a couple close ups...

More of those too cute stickers and a few die cuts too!  Awesomeness!

Told you the stickers were the cutest! I mean that bunting?!! And such a fun collection for celebrating those Summer moments with!

And how about that super sweet brad sticker?!! Love it!!!

And here's my second layout....

#SummerFUN

Naww! Isn't that pic the cutest?!

And again, how perfect is this collection for Summer?!! 

More awesome pattern papers that are just too much fun!

I am loving the Emoji brads and stickers too! More sunshine and happiness ;)

You can order those sticker brads here

Let's take a closer look...

Such a bright and playful colour palette! Everything about this collection sings Summer FUN!!!

Oh! And those pretty little blue droplets? Well, they're from Shop & Crop Scrapbooking too!

They're Lindy's Magicals: Sweet Treats Set. 

I've used watered down Tiffany Lou's Blue for this layout. You can check them out here. A few little drips is all you need to recreate this look!

And that's all I have time for today!

I hope you've enjoyed viewing my layouts and feel inspired to create with 

Simple Stories: Sunshine & Happiness Collection Kit.

Thanks for stopping by, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Nautical Bliss!

Hi Creatives! 

Welcome back!

Today I have two very sweet layouts that I've created for 

Shop & Crop Scrapbooking

with the Julie Nutting: Nautical Bliss collection.

This collection is a beautiful mix of Julie Nutting's Prima Dolls, combined with a pretty seaside theme - so pretty!!!

But enough chattering, let's get straight into the good stuff! Here's my first layout, 

"The Sea"

 

Told you it was pretty!

How sweet are the pastel tones with the red pops of colour?!

Just love that colour palette!

For this layout I have made a feature of the reverse side of the pattern paper:

Pink Dolls Item #NB2243

The tiny red stars on this paper are the sweetest! But the 'pink dolls' were too cute not to use, so they're on the top of the page too! 

Here's a closer look...

Such a cute trim, and it also uses a few cut pieces from the

 'Cards' paper - Item # NB2239. 

I've also used a few of my 'left over' items from the Shop & Crop Scrapbooking: June Cropaholic Kit to embellish with. You'll spy Dear Lizzy Embellished Brads, as well as a Dear Lizzy flamingo paperclip. I ADORE that flamingo clip!!! 

I fussy cut the flowers, and words from the Cards paper too!

(Note: Doily is from my personal stash, but the store does have similar ones in stock)

The sequins are from Cocoa Vanilla Studio - they're also in the store ;)

They really add that finishing touch!

Love just how soft & delicate this beachy page is!

Nautical Bliss is a perfect collection for scrapping your Seaside Memories with!

But just to prove how versatile it can be, I've also created a non- nautical page too! 

Here's my second layout, 

"Doll Baby"

This time I've really embraced the Pink Dolls paper - it works so well with my photograph!

But it's the fussy cut bunting that really makes this layout a little special! It's cut from the pattern paper 'Banners' - Item #NB2238. Yes, it was a lil time consuming, but the result is well worth the scalpel efforts! 

Here's a closer view......

Again, I've used the 'Cards' paper to fussy cut and add a few details to my layout. I've also used a few cards to layer beneath my photo too! 

The other embellishments featured are all from Photo Play Paper: Happy Glamper: Alpha Stickers. These stickers are also from my June Cropaholic Kit left overs.

The stickers also form my title, and subtitle....

So cool! & I love the fussy cut doll - works too well with my layout theme! 

And there you have it!

Nautical Bliss is certainly not just for the seaside.

 It's gorgeously pretty for scrapping your girls with & it's in the 

Shop & Crop Scrapbooking store for purchase here.

Thanks so much for stopping by today,

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Shop & Crop Scrapbooking: June Cropaholic Kit

Hi Creative Friends!

Thanks for stopping by today :)

This month I was lucky enough to be the designer who revealed the 

Shop & Crop Scrapbooking's

 Cropaholic Kit

I know, total awesomeness! 

The June Cropaholic Kit is amazing and includes lots of yummy products from Photo Play Paper, Dear Lizzy, & Maggie Holmes to name a few...

Here's a quick look at the 3 layouts I have created with it,

*Note: These layouts come with step by step photo instructions in the kit too*

"{HAPPY}"

"Adventure"

"Glamper Sweet Glamper"

WOW! SO many creative possibilities in this new kit! 

To find out more, and to get you crafty fingers on a kit,  visit Shop & Crop Scrapbooking here.

Thanks for looking, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Echo Park: Petticoats & Pinstripes Fun!

Hi Everyone!

Hope you're all having a scrap-tastic day!

Today I am sharing my recent creations for Shop & Crop Scrapbooking!

I was lucky enough to receive the super fun  

Echo Park: Petticoats & Pinstripes collection to play with!

This paper collection is seriously cool & on the 'must have' list - but rather than rave, let me show you what I'm talking about....

(oh, and by the way; I only had a few sheets of this paper & some loose pieces of ephemera to play with - so imagine how good it is when you purchase the entire collection. Note to self: buy more, you love it! ;)  )

Here's my first page...

"You are my HERO"

I know, such a cool boy page, huh?! I am totally loving the primary colours featured in the palette for this Echo Park collection - strong, bold, & striking! Perfect for scrapping my boy with! Let's take a closer look....

Lol. Love this photo - too cute! And yes, he really is my lil hero!

The die cut ephemera in this range are quite fun too - I adore that DREAM BIG File Tab!

My title is also made from the ephemera too...

I used a few staples to connect my bunting title, & to also add a little more interest with a metal hardware look ;) A really simple, but effective touch for our masculine layouts. SO cool!

Speaking of cool, here is my second layout with Petticoats and Pinstripes, 

"What An Adventure"

LOL! Talk about fun - this lil guy cracks me up

& is honestly our Greatest Adventure by far!

For this layout, I've teamed up this collection with a couple of the new Travel: Wooden Shapes from Kaisercraft & some Cocoa Vanilla Studio: sequins - both of which are available in the store now too! 

But let's take a closer view of those awesome Pinstripes papers...

It's just gorgeous paper to play with! My title, "What An Adventure" has been fussy cut from one of the prints in the Journal Cards paper & adhered with mounted tape. Love how effective it looks!

The base paper has that warm vintage feel to it, and lends itself to those muted blues and bright reds! And I do love a little wooden shape or two to embellish with...

How cute are those ephemera pieces?! Such fun!

You can see why I'll be rushing back to the store to buy the complete collection kit...

I know - I NEED it all! 

Racing you to the Shop & Crop Scrapbook Online Store now!

Thanks for stopping by, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Photo Play: Autumn Days

Hi Creatives!

Boy oh boy have I been having some Autumn Days fun!

I was a tad excited when the lovely Kylie Powell  from

Shop & Crop Scrapbooking

 sent me a few items from the 

Autumn Day Collection from Photo Play Paper Designs

YAY! Lucky, lucky me!

Think crisp, cooler days, and a gorgeous, warm colour palette - DIVINE!

I had some of the cutest Fall photos of my Mr A for Awesome to create with too!

Here's my first layout, 

"AUTUMN LEAVES"

Love it! That patterned paper is just perfection for memory keeping at this pretty time of year! 

How cool is that Multi Leaf pattern paper?! & those stickers are just the cutest!

Here's a closer view....

Such a cutie patootie!!!

I've snipped a few words to create the subtitle & stapled them to add interest. Cool!

I mounted my stickers on circular wooden shapes to give them a lil more dimension too!

And how striking are the coordinating alphas?!

Yup. Love it! Simple, understated but very much FALLing for Photo Play Autumn Day ;)

Here's the second layout I created....

"fall"

A little bit contemporary, but again, a fun, playful layout that really lets that fabulous pattern paper shine! 

Here's a couple close-ups....

Oh I do love those stickers! Perfect for layering to create interest!

And again, those alpha stickers complete the look!

Very cool!

And there you have it! 

Two very different, but very fun Fall moments captured and recorded!

You can find the Photo Play Paper Designs: Autumn Days Collection here

Thanks for visting, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days,

 Amanda xo 

Simple Stories: You Are Here Layouts

Hi Creative Friends!

Today I am sharing my first DT creations for Shop & Crop Scrapbooking 

& boy-oh-boy was I delighted to receive the new

Simple Stories: You Are Here collection!

With bright, vibrant colours and a modern, contemporary feel this collection was right up my alley! LOL... I may have created not one, not two but three layouts to inspire you with! 

(Yep. It's that good!)

But enough chattering, let's see what I came up with...

"You Are Here"

I know - how awesome are those chipboard frames?!! Lots of cool ephemera and wood veneer shapes here too! With such vibrant colours and patterns a really simple page design works perfectly. I've used double thick mounting tape to raise my sweet photograph, as well as the title & subtitle bars to create just a lil more interest.

Let's take a closer look at that fabulous wood veneer title.....

Love that cute veneer heart too!

Did I mention the to die for stickers?

I mean, seriously, how awesome are those hibiscus stickers that I've layered with my wood veneer title?! Just adorbs!

Next up, I have this sweet holiday snap page....

"HELLO Paradise"

Naww.... Love this pic! So many wonderful memories from this trip together! 

I've used lots of off cut pieces of patterned paper to create a beautiful layers to matte my photograph onto. Sweet! (I've also added in a doily from my personal stash).

But the real hero on this layout are those stickers!!! 

That title is just fantastic! Exquisitely cut and super easy to apply - love!

Here's a closer view.....

Those pineapple veneers are just too fun!!!

You can see why I am totally in LOVE with Simple Stories: You Are Here - just awesome!

I'm not much of a travel scrapper but this collection is just so fun and playful! 

And my final layout that I am sharing with you today is this selfie one.....

"GO Travel"

Love the map patterned paper here - really cool! 

And again, those stickers - the title 'travel' and that camera?!! Just too fabulous!

This page is actually quite a story for me.

For sometime, my health was in a bad way....

But I am pleased to say I am doing well & this pic reminds me that I now look healthy and am ready to go travel! Time to spread our wings and fly! 

How wonderful that our papercrafting can be so cathartic too!

Here's a close -up for you....

Lots of fun, bright layers and yes, those stickers are definitely a MUST buy! ;)

Thanks for stopping by today!

I hope I have inspired you to get creating with this fantastic Simple Stories collection!

Best part - it's all in the store NOW and you can get it here

til next time,

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Happy Place & Happy News!!!

Hi Lovelies!

Thanks for stopping by today :)

I am super-dee-duper excited to share that I was invited to be a Guest Designer this month for 

for their 'deluxe' Cropaholic Kit.

This Kit is Aaaahhhmazing and features the Fancy Pants Designs: Happy Place collection. You'll also spy a lil of my favourite Cocoa Vanilla Studio & Lindy's Stamp Gang Magicals ;)

Truly so fun, contemporary & bright - perfect for my style of memory keeping!

My task was to create 3 layouts from the kit 

& include step-by-step photos & instructions for kitclub members to recreate them.

 I know, what a great opportunity?!! How could I resist?

Needless to say, I had a ton of fun! 

Here's a quick peak at my three layouts - but for more info, and or the step by steps, you'll need to order the Cropahloic Kit here.

"Hello LIFE"

How cool is this page?!! I mean those colours are just so summery sweet!!! Perfect for a lil beach pic or two!

"this happy BOY"

I just love the text paper - it is Cool with a capital C!!! Seriously cool embellies here too....

& last, but certainly not least, this gorgeously girly number...

"BLISS + FULL"

Isn't this just the prettiest?!!  Loving those Cocoa Vanilla Studio Blooms!!!

And there you have it! 

My Guest Designer projects for Shop & Crop Scrapbooking!

I will add, there was so much included in this kit that I am STILL using it up! Enough for an entire album easy! (& yes, lucky, lucky me!)

Speaking of lucky.....

I had such a magnificent time creating with Shop & Crop Scrapbooking that I have decided to make it a lil more permament!

I am delighted to announce that I am now on their 2016 Design Team!
Yay!!! 

Over the moon with excitement and cant wait to get my hands on more of their fabulous supplies!

I hope you liked what I created & please follow me on their instagram here too!

Thanks for visiting today, 

til next time,

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo