Paper Issues: July Working Title!

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends & Fans!

Welcome back for the July edition of Working Title!

Let me start by saying that last month's tiny one word title projects were ALL stunning!

I feel so inspired by you all! 

Thanks so much for playing along!

This month the challenge is to feature an icon in (or on) your title! 

Icons may include hearts, stars, emojis, watermelons, toys etc - basically an image or shape within your title! 

I have chosen to use my icon as a letter replacement....

"Love This"

Love this, indeed! Doesn't it just scream Summer Fun?!!

With so many watermelons in the Echo Park Summer Dreams & Summer Fun collections, I just had to make a feature of them! 

I even added my own watercolor melon for added interest to my layout. 

But today we're all about the titles, so here's a closer look at mine.....

How fabulous is that watermelon chipboard sticker as a 'v' ?!! So cool!

Loving this super sweet Summer page!

SO much watermelon goodness! Love it all!

Hope my layout has inspired you to get creating!

Now it's your turn! 

Create a new project, layout, card, pocket page or even off the page item that features an icon in or on the title

 & 

upload it in the Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook group July challenges album here

& go in the draw to win a Paper Issues gift card! YAY!!!

I can't wait to see what you create!

Need supplies before you start? 

Visit the store here

& REMEMBER: Use my code AMANDA & you'll save 20% off your total spend!

Looking for more iconic inspiration? 

See what the rest of our talented team has created here

Thanks so much for visiting today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: July Try It Tuesday!

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends!

Welcome back for another super fun edition of Paper Issues Try It Tuesday!

This month we're going to get a lil messy with paint, & try the scraping technique! Yay! 

This technique is really easy, super fun and creates the coolest backgrounds! 

Here's a quick step by step of what I am meaning.....

1. Apply a few spots of acrylic paint to your layout. 

Ensure that you use colors that will blend well together 

2. Take a palette knife, old store card or even a piece of cardboard, apply mild pressure & literally, scrape the paint.

3. Scrape paint repeatedly until you're happy with the results!

I felt mine was a lil lacking in the pink color, so I added a few paint splatters.....

Such an awesome fun background!

Here's what I created with my paint scrape background....

"FUN"

Oh W.O.W!!! 

Doesn't this just scream Summer Fun?!!!

I've used Echo Park Summer Dreams collection & had a ton of  FUN embellishing this!

You'll notice that my background has become more subtle now, 

and really just highlights my layout - perfect!

Here's a few close ups for you.... 

Lots of layers, chipboard stickers, element stickers and die cuts - so cool!

Here's another view of that awesome paint...

So fabulous! Sweet on Summer indeed!

I really hope that my layout has inspired you!

I love to get messy, and even if you don't, 

I hope you'll Try It for Tuesday ;)

I can't wait to see what you all create for this fun challenge!

Be sure to upload all your new projects into the Paper Issues Friends & Fans group now through August 1st! 

Please tag Paper Issues on your social media posts too, 

as we really love seeing what you've created!

Need supplies from the Paper Issues store? 

Use my code: AMANDA & you'll save 20% off your total spend! Yay! 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: July Pinspire Me

Hi Creatives!

Welcome back for the July edition of  Paper Issues Pinspire Me challenge!

Here's the pinboard we're drawing inspiration from....

So pretty, huh?!!

I was immediately inspired by the circular shape & veneer of the logs, the 'so happy' reference and the colours!

Here's my layout, 

"Happy, So Happy"

Oh, this make me smile!!!

She is such a beautiful, sweet natured girl and this layout really reflects her delightful disposition!

I've combined Echo Park Paper Summer Dreams line with Cocoa Vanilla Studio Wild At Heart collection, and I just love the result! Such a pretty colour combination!

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

Love that Cocoa Vanilla Studio Rubber Charm, it layers perfectly with the Echo Park Die Cuts - super sweet!

So much prettiness!!!

Hope my layout has inspired you to get creating!

Need supplies before you get started?

Visit the Paper Issues store here

& REMEMBER: Use my code AMANDA & you'll save 20% off your total spend!

Looking for more pinspiration?

See what our talented team have created here

Thanks so much for stopping by!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: June Pinspire Me

Hi Creatives!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues awesomeness with the June edition of

Pinspire Me

This month's mood board is just a Summer delight! Check it out....

So bright, and fun! I couldn't wait to play along! 

Here's what I created.......

"So Much Fun"

Such fun, indeed! Love how bright and playful this is!

I've used the stunning Echo Park Summer Dreams collection, and been totally inspired by the Summer theme, bright colours and all the icy-poles (popsicles)!

I love how this just screams Summer Fun! So cool!

Here's a few closer shots for you.....

The Element Stickers in this line are really fun! I layered mine to achieve this fun look! 

I also had a lil fun with the Enamel Dots and Decorative Brads too! 

How cool are the new enamel puffy stickers?!! Super cool shades!

And that pattern paper is just awesome sauce! 

If you're like me, & you can't live without this Echo Park line you can

grab it here in the Paper Issues store

& REMEMBER: Use my code AMANDA & you'll save 20% off your total too!

I hope you feel inspired by my take on this month's Pinspiration!

 You can see more stunning inpiration from the rest of our talented team here

Thanks so much for stopping by, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: June Scrap Soup

Hi Creative Friends!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues awesomeness with this month's edition of 

Isn't this month's recipe fun?!!

Simply include the above listed items on your layout to play along! 

Note: You can use more of these items if you wish; this list is just the minimum requirement for your page! 

Here's what I created, 

"Summer"

La la love this!!! Summer has never been so much fun! 

I've used the new Echo Park Summer Dreams collection - it just sings happiness!

And yes, it's the second layout I have made this week using that rainbow plaid pattern paper, cos there's no such thing as too much plaid right?!!

I've also incorporated some of the 6 x 6 pattern papers into my design, but it's those Paper Fans that really make my layout! What a fun circle embellishment!!!

In keeping with all those circles, I have also used a mix of circular chipboard stickers, brads and enamel dots! So bright, fun and playful! Super sweet!

My title is from the Chipboard Stickers too - love it!

My fave circle would have to be this photo of my two darlings! Just divine!!!

And there you have it! 

Hope I have inspired you to get creating and play along!

Need the new Echo Park collections?! 

Grab yours in the Paper Issues store here

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

Looking for more ideas & inspiration? Visit the official blog here

Thanks so much for stopping by!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: June Take 5 Tuesday

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back for another edition of Paper Issues: Take 5 Tuesday!

You know how much I LOVE this monthly challenge - simply take 5 things from the list below and create!

Isn't this month's list fun?!!

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

"Summer"

Nawww! I love this photo of my two darlings playing beneath the jetty! 

Such happy memories!

I've used the gorgeous new Echo Park: Summer Dreams collection and had an absolute blast playing with all those super cute embellishments! 

You'll spy that I used blue, green, plaid, a tag, and title for my 5! There's probably a couple extras in the mix too, but hey, whose counting when we're having such scrap happy fun?!!

I absolutely LOVE how bright, and playful this Summer line is! I mean, just look at that gorgeous rainbow plaid!!! AND flamingos!!!

Let's take a closer look......

Chipboard, ephemera, puffy stickers, enamel dots, element stickers, layered stickers and even pretty brads - this collection has it ALL!

I used a few flamingos on this design to mimic my two in the photo - how random that they both had their legs bent like flamingos & at the same time?!! LOL! Literally, just chillin' with my flock ;)

How super cute are the icecreams and paddle pops too?!! Perfect for Summer layouts!

Here's a closer look at that fabulous puffy sticker title....

SO awesome! I can't recommend this collection enough - just stunning!!!!

Grab your Echo Park collections here in the Paper Issues store

& REMEMBER: Use my code AMANDA and you'll save 20% off your total spend - Yay!!!

Need more inspirational ideas? Visit the Paper Issues blog here

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I can't wait to see your takes on this super fun challenge!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo