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Elle's Studio: Sincere Sentiments Scrapbook Inspiration!

Hi Creative Friends!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio inspiration!

Today I'm shining the product spotlight on the gorgeous new Sincere Sentiments: Wonderful You collection - for scrapbooking! Yes, you read correctly! I am absolutely loving this new collection designed specifically for card makers but you know me, I can't resist demonstrating how versatile the Elle's Studio products are!

Here's a look at my completed project...

"YOU shine so bright" - 12 x 12 inch scrapbook layout

Oh how sweet & fun! Sincere Sentiments: Wonderful You is definitely a scrapbook must-have!

Elle's Studio Supplies: Sincere Sentiments Wonderful You Chipboard Banners, Sincere Sentiments Wonderful You Acetate Stickers, Gold Puffy Heart & Star Stickers, Cool Solids Paper Stack, Sincere Sentiments Wonderful You Stamp, Sincere Sentiments Wonderful You Metal Die, & Autumn Die Cuts.

Apart from the addition of the Autumn Die Cuts, my page was crafted entirely from the Sincere Sentiments Wonderful You collection!

Here are a few of the key elements and techniques that I used to create this page:

1. Solid Paper Perfection!

Solid papers can seem a little plain if you're an avid pattern paper fan, but when used to highlight and draw attention they can be really effective! Try layering different colors together, and using strong geometric shapes to make them pop. I layered two of the Cool Solids Paper Stack blue papers together with a 1/4 inch trim, and cut the papers into rectangles and triangles.

I also directed the solid paper triangles into my photo cluster for added impact.

Simple, but so effective!

2. Mix Up the Title!

With such an awesome array of sentiments, phrases and titles in the Sincere Sentiments Wonderful You collection, mixing the title font, color and material is a great way to create interest on memory keeping pages! You'll spy that I stamped & die cut the large outline 'YOU' onto some cork for my title. This not only added interest to my title, but also some much needed warmth to my overall design. With warmth needed, I completed my title with the Sincere Sentiments Wonderful You Chipboard Banner, 'shine so bright'.

3. Get Inky With Journaling & Sub-Titles!

The Sincere Sentiments Wonderful You Stamp has so many phrase combinations and heartfelt sentiment options! Stamping not only fills white space, it also adds a pop of color and detail to the background cardstock. I repeat stamped a few of the YOU stamps with a mix of story appropriate sentiments to make my journaling a feature of the layout rather than a block of text. Such a cool idea!

4. Stick To It!

When it comes to embellishing, nothing beats a good sticker (or 20!) Stickers add color, detail, interest and even more story telling to the page. I mixed the Sincere Sentiments Wonderful You Chipboard Banners, Acetate Stickers, & Gold Puffy Hearts for my sweet layout. To ensure attention was directed into my photos, I only adhered stickers around my photo cluster. Again, a really simple idea to maximizing the Sincere Sentiments Wonderful You collection for scrapbooking!

5. Repetition & Color Are Errrrrything!

Repetition in design creates a more cohesive and seamless look. Use similar shapes, embellishments, patterns and or, colors to connect your page. You'll notice that I repeated hearts and florals within my color scheme. I know, I've mentioned this tip many times before, but nothing looks more classy than a beautiful color scheme! Choose colors that compliment your photo or story mood, and that play off each other well. The Solid Colors Paper Packs are loaded with beautiful colors to inspire you!

I hope these top tips have given you some ideas on incorporating the

Sincere Sentiments Wonderful You Collection

into your scrapbook and memory keeping pages!

Thanks so much for visiting,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Altenew Build-A-Flower: Tree Peony Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hi Crafty Friends, thanks so much for hopping by today!

I am so super excited to be joining in on the fabulous

Altenew Build-A-Flower: Tree Peony Release Blog Hop + Giveaway!

It's no secret that I LOVE the monthly Build A Flower releases, and let me tell you, the Tree Peony is all kind of gorgeousness!!! Happy days!

Huge thanks to the lovely Bridget Casey for sending you to my blog today. If you didn't arrive here as part of this awesome blog hop, you can visit the Altenew Card Blog HERE to get started!

As always, there are some fantastic offers and giveaways happening...

Like $200 USD in total prizes! WOW!

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $20 gift certificate to 5 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 06/07/2021 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 7 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 06/09/2021. Good Luck!

Blog Hop List:

Start here ---> Altenew Card Blog

You are here ---> Amanda Baldwin

Wow! What a line up! There's so much inspiration along this hop!

Plus, don't miss out on these great offers...

Bundle & Save!!! Receive a 5% discount when you purchase this amazing set!

It includes the BAF Tree Peony Layering Stamp and Die Set plus 8 coordinating mini ink cubes to ensure you have everything you need to create beautiful blooms! Shop this deal HERE

Or, if you're like me and never want to risk missing out on this exclusive stamp,

why not join the Build-A-Flower Club?

You'll save money and never suffer FOMO again! Yay!

Join HERE

Are you ready for a gorgeous tree peony in full bloom?

Here's what I created with these pretty peonies...

"No words" - 12 x 12inch scrapbook layout

Oh my heart! No words, indeed!

Aren't those Tree Peonies errrrything?!!! SO pretty!

Altenew Supplies: Build-A-Flower: Tree Peony Layering Stamp & Die Set, Permanent Black Crisp Ink, Northern Shore Crisp Dye Ink Mini Cube Set, Nature's Wonders Crisp Dye Ink Mini Cube Set,

A Love For Stripes Set D 6x6inch Paper Pack, Elegant Foil Stripe Washi Tape, & Glacier Caves Enamel Dots.

Let's take a closer look at this darling page...

They couldn't be any sweeter together, & the Build-A-Flower: Tree Peonies were the perfect adornment to their sweet photograph!

I inked mine in the gorgeous blues from the Northern Shore Crisp Dye Ink Mini Cube Set and then used the Nature's Wonders Crisp Dye Ink Mini Cube Set for the leaves. Such an elegant result!

I also used the Northern Shore inks for those dainty little branches with small buds and leaves. Simple coloring but so effective!

The sentiments in this stamp set are really heartfelt, and I couldn't resist stamping one of them to journal my photograph's story, "Sometimes, there are no words". Just divine!

Really beautiful memory keeping with the Build-A-Flower: Tree Peony Layering Stamp & Die Set!

I really hope my project has inspired you!

***Please remember to leave a comment on this post to be entered into the giveaway & Good Luck!***

Time to send you hopping over to the wonderful Michelle Short's blog, she has something amazing to share with you!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Elle's Studio: May 2021 Kit Inspiration!

Hey Friends!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio awesomeness!

I can't believe it's time for our May 2021 Kit reveal already! Time really does fly!

As always, the new releases and exclusive monthly kit are absolutely divine, so without further ado, here's what they look like...

Elle's Studio Exclusive May 2021 Kit

Told you it's divine! What a gorgeous array of bright and colorful patterns to get creative with!

And the new releases are even more ahh-may-zing!!!

Oh.my.heart!!! So much gorgeousness - I.can't.even!!!

And let's not forget the wonderful digital products available this month...

Wow!

Like always, this month's new kit and releases are stunning!

Here's what I've created with them for today's post...

"Favorite" - 12 x 12inch scrapbook layout

Oh my heart!!! So many beautiful details here! From the inky mess, to the scalloped goodness and all the magenta & scarlet embellishments - it's a feast for the eyes!

Elle's Studio Supplies: May 2021 Kit, Treasure This Vellum Stickers, Good Times Paper Stack, Puffy Banners and Border Stickers, Tiny Shapes and Dots Puffy Stickers - Warm Tones, Wood Veneer Borders, Fun With Borders Stamp, & Knockout Words Metal Die.

Other Supplies: Razzleberry Crisp Dye Ink, Permanent Black Crisp Dye Ink, & Machine Stitching.

Let's take a closer look at some of those layered details...

Inspired by the magenta scallops in the 3x4inch pocket card, I couldn't resist repeating the pattern with the awesome Fun With Borders Stamp!

Oh, and how awesome is the Knockout Words Metal Die? I used it to cut out the 'favorite' title as well as though cute polka dot hearts!

Scallops for the win!!!

I also repeat stamped the XO sentiment in black ink to cut through all that bright pop color!

Such a bright and beautiful mixed media page!

My next layout has a much cleaner look...

"Boy Oh Boy" - 12x12inch scrapbook layout

How fun is this interactive, hidden journaling pocket page?!!

I love hidden journaling, and this cute flag pocket made from one of the 4x6inch cards is so fun!

Elle's Studio Supplies: May 2021 Kit, Jane Tile Alphabet Cardstock Stickers - Yellow, Treasure This Vellum Stickers, Good Times Paper Stack, Yellow Parker Acetate Alphabet Stickers, Puffy Banners and Border Stickers, Tiny Shapes and Dots Puffy Stickers - Warm Tones, Cork Words, Happy Place Wood Veneer & Fun With Borders Stamp.

Other Supplies: Permanent Black Crisp Dye Ink, Machine Stitching.

Here's a better look at that cute, hidden journaling pocket...

So simple, and SO awesome!

To connect with my design, I trimmed the 4x6inch pocket card into a flag. I machine stitched it onto my cardstock base, leaving the top open to insert a 3x4inch pocket card for my journaling. Love it!

Those super bright Yellow Parker Acetate Alphabet Stickers are pretty awesome too!

And who can resist those fabulous printed Cork Words?

So.much.awesomeness this month!

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

I hope my projects have inspired you!

Be sure to keep an eye on my Instagram HERE for more Elle's Studio May Kit projects!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Altenew Paint-A-Flower: Chamomile Outline Stamp Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hey Crafters & Altenew Friends!

Welcome to the Happy Arty Days blog! I'm so super excited to be joining in on today's amazing

Altenew Paint-A-Flower: Chamomile Outline Stamp Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Yay! I just LOVE the Altenew Paint-A-Flower releases so much!

Isn't the Altenew Paint-A-Flower: Chamomile Outline Stamp Set just gorgeous?!

You can get yours HERE or, even better, join the exclusive Paint-A-Flower Club!

Wow! Not only will you save money, you'll also never suffer FOMO again!

Join this awesome club HERE

If you haven't arrived here as part of this awesome hop, visit the Altenew Card Blog HERE to get started! As always, there are some amazing offers, prizes and giveaways plus a ton of inspiration too!

Like $200 in total prizes! WOW!!!

Altenew will draw 7 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 04/30/2021.

Blog Hop Order:

Start here ---> Altenew Card Blog

You are here ---> Amanda Baldwin