Shimmerz Paints: Hello Sunshine!

Hello February, & Hello Sunshine!!!!

I am so excited to be sharing another gorgeous Shimmerz Paints project with you today!

"Hello Sunshine"


Ooooooh!!! All the happy Summer vibes here!
Love this!
You'll spy lots of awesome Shimmerz colors here!
I took inspiration from the Dear Lizzy Hello Sunshine ephemera, and that fabulous (wave like) Elle's Studio washi tape! So cool!

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



I started by lightly sketching my sun and wave design, and then literally painted them in using those gorgeous Inklingz Paints.
I used Inklingz: Can't Elope, &  Meet Me @ Sunset for the sun, and Green Goddess for those mimicked waves. You'll also spot some delicate splatters using Inklingz: Beets Me & She Packs A Punch. 
SO awesome! I just adore this color combination!
I have mixed Dear Lizzy's Stargazer collection with Elle's Studio: Live Laugh Love line for this happy, Summer beach days page!
My chipboard title has been treated with Vibez: Jeni Be Bleu & Cold As Ice - love the two tone look!
Fab-u-lous!!!
I can't tell you enough how incredible these paints are to work with!!!!
Here's a few close ups for you.....

Vibez: Jeni Be Bleu is such a signature Shimmerz Paints colour! Isn't it gorgeous?!!

Here's a better look at those tiny Inklingz splatters.....

Gosh, it's just so pretty!!!

I ADORE Inklingz - the shimmer and high sheen on these paints is mind blowing! 

I think Green Goddess may be going on my newest favourites list!!! 

Spectacular!

And there you have it!

All the Summer Vibez!!!

Needing a lil Shimmerz Paints to brighten up your day?

Visit the store HERE &

Type AMANDA in the comments section of your order to receive a freebie!!!

Yes,  type Amanda = free paint!

Thanks so much for visiting! 

I hope I have inspired you!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: January New Issue Monday!

Hi Creative Friends!

Happy New Year! 

I hope that 2018 brings you much happiness & joy!

Paper Issues are kicking off the New Year with a brand New Issue...

The January issue is....

We're Off To A Fresh Start

Suggested ideas:

 Pages about your plans/intentions/resolutions for the new year; 

Use "2018" on your project; 

How did you ring in New Year's Eve; 

Share any project you'd like — anything goes. 

Here's what I created, 

"Wonderful"

Isn't this stunning?! I love that photo of me and my darling daughter - such happy times!
My layout is inspired by our New Year's intentions to reach for the stars, as well as making this year our time to shine.  

To start off the New Year 'fresh' I am also stash busting all my left over collections. For this layout I have used the super pretty Dear Lizzy Stargazer collection.
That incredible constellation pattern paper is called Magical (& isn't it just!) 
That colour is just divine!

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

So many awesome embellishments in this collection! From cute flair, to Wood Icon Paper Clips, and even those 6 x 12 Cardstock Stickers - love it all!

Wonderful, indeed!!!

And there you have it! 

My take on this month's New Issue!

Looking for Dear Lizzy and more?

Visit the Paper Issues store here

& REMEMBER: Use code AMANDA to save 20% off your total! Yay!

Want more New Issue inspiration? 

See what our talented team has created here. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: November Take 5 Tuesday

Hi Creatives!

It's time for another super fun Paper Issues challenge - 

Yay!!! So.much.fun!

For my 5, I have used 

red, die cut, patterned paper, cardstock & title. 

See if you can find my items on my page..... 

Here's my layout, 

"You Are Magical"

Preeeeeettty!!!

I love this photograph of my daughter, I'm so glad I captured it!

She's growing up so fast - I just want time to slow down!

And yes, she truly is Magical to us!

I have used the beautiful American Crafts, Dear Lizzy: Stargazer collection, and really drawn on those sweet floral papers!

I have used pattern paper Pretty Petals, and the B sides of Make A Wish, & Falling Stars.  They coordinate beautifully together! 

You'll also spy some gorgeous embellishments......

The 6 x 12 Cardstock stickers are really fun, 

but it's the Magical Phrase Thickers that I am totally in LOVE with! 

Just look at that title!!!

Hey girl! YOU are Magical!

 Love it!

Hope you feel inspired by my layout today!

You can get all the Dear Lizzy in the Paper Issues store here

& REMEMBER: Use code AMANDA to save 20% off your total! Yessss!

Looking for more Take 5 inspiration?

See what our talented team has created here

Thanks so much for visiting today, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo