Paper Issues: May Swag Bag Spotlight!

Hi Everyone! 

Welcome back for more Paper Issues awesomeness with one of my favourite shares,
 Swag Bag Spotlight!

Today I am creating with the April Swag Bag, called "Yay! Let's Celebrate"

Isn't this such fun! 

So many cute embellishments and 3 x 4 cards! 

Each mini kit slightly varies, and mine had quite a few pieces from the My Mind's Eye,  Good Vibes collection!
The pink foil and bright colors in this line partnered perfectly with my left over pieces from the February Swag Bag. 

Here's what I created with them.....

"Yay!"

Isn't this the sweetest?!!

I had so many left over hearts from the February Swag Bag, this was a perfect way to use them up!

Everything on my layout is from these two Swag Bags, 

except for my 12 x 12 paper, and the Nuvo Drops in Bubblegum Pink. 

 That super cool Amy Tangerine Hustle & Heart  12 x 12 pattern paper for my base was a perfect match with all the hearts too! 

Such a happy girl page! Love it!

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

The April Kit also included those super fun Shaker Stickers from Shimelle's Glitter Girl, and some cute 2 x 2 squares from Paige Evans: Pick Me Up collection. Perfect for this sweet page! 

Loving the playfulness of the MME Good Vibes line!

Beautiful! 

Swag Bags - a little bit of this and a sampling of that! 

Perfect when you just want to try it all! 

Love 'em!

Get your Swag Bag subscription HERE

& REMEMBER: Code AMANDA will always save you $$$ at checkout! 

Thanks so much for visiting today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: April Swag Bag Spotlight!

Hi Everyone!

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

It's no secret that I LOVE the Swag Bags and the March Kit: I've Got This! is just brimming with treasures!

Here's what it looks like....

Oh me, oh my!!! This IS awesome!

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

"Dream"

Ohhhh! So very dreamy, indeed! 

I just loved the soft colour palette of the Pinkfresh Studio embellishments that were included in the Swag Bag! I use them to inspire both my design and color scheme! 

You'll also spot some fabulous FREE Paper Issues Cut Files on my layout - they're from the Sky's the Limit set which looks like this.....

What a terrific cut file! You can grab it HERE for free!!!

Cut files are the perfect partners to Swag Bags, and the possibilities with them are just endless!

Here's a closer look at my layout.....

Oh hello everyday magic, indeed! 

Those clouds are the cutest! I've embellished them with cute heart stickers and that tassel bow from the Pinkfresh Studio: The Mix No.2 collection. Love!

Lots of lovely layers beneath my photo too!

How gorgeous is that background?! 

It's created with an Echo Park 6 x 6 Stencil, and Shimmerz Paints Dazzlerz in Gmmy Berry Blue. 

I've also used Shimmerz Paints Vibez in Pop Art Pink & Jeni Be Bleu. SO pretty! 

The blue really makes the cut file title stand out. 

The die cut butterfly is from the new Paige Taylor Evans collection - Pick Me Up, and was from the Swag Bag too. It just adds that extra element of whimsy and playfulness! 

And there you have it! 

My first layout with the March Swag Bag!

 I say first because since creating this layout, I've made another 2 pages! 

Yep, the Swag Bags are that good!!!

Swag Bags sell out in the Paper Issues store super fast! 

To beat the rush & avoid disappointment, you can get a subscription HERE

REMEMBER: Code AMANDA will save you 20% off your total spend too! Yay! 

And, if you need Shimmerz Paints visit their store HERE

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

Yay for free paint! 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I can't wait to see what you'll create with your Paper Issues Swag Bags! 

Be sure to upload your new creations in the Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook group HERE (April Challenges Album) to go in the draw to win a Paper Issues Gift Card!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: February Swag Bag Spotlight!

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues awesomeness with a look at this month's

It's no secret that I LOVE me a Swag Bag, or 3!

And the February Swag Bag is just stunning!

Here's a peak at "Write It Down".....

Isn't it awesome?!! 

There's only a few left in stock though - so be sure to grab yours HERE.

For my spotlight project, I am featuring the January Swag Bag because, well, all.the.heart.things!!!

It looks like this.....

Yayyyyy!!! Love it all!

(& if you're super quick I think there's two left in the Paper Issues store HERE)

Here's what I've created with it, 

"Love You"

Oh wow!

How much fun is this?!!

I like his face LOTS!!! My fave lil guy!

Everything you see here is from the Swag Bag apart from the following few items: 12 x 12 papers, pink gingham paper, and the mixed media element. 

The cut file title isn't in the mini kit BUT you can download it from Paper Issues for FREE here!

Love me some free files!!!

So many fabulous journal cards, and embellishments in this kit! La la LOVE it!

And best part, it's only $9.99USD! 

(& you can always use code AMANDA at checkout and receive a bonus 20% off too!)

Tons of Crate Paper, Fancy Pants Designs & Pebbles deliciousness in this Swag Bag!

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

Such a happy day, indeed! 

Couldn't love him more if I tried! 

The mixed media background was created using the packaging technique, 

with Shimmerz Paints: Spritz in Ruby, & Vibez: Sweet Heart. 

My cut file title was lightly inked in Versa Ink: Sea Foam. 

How cute are the heart sequins?!!

Yep. It's true - I like you LOTS!!!!

Happy Valentine's to my happy Mister A!

I hope you liked my layout & feel inspired to play along with the Swag Bag Spotlight this month!

Get all your scrapbook & Swag Bag supplies at the Paper Issues Store HERE

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

Thanks for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: January Swag Bag Spotlight!

Hi Creatives!

Welcome back for one of my absolute favourite shares of the Paper Issues calendar, 

Yay!!!

It's no secret that I love me a Swag Bag!

They're always stashed full of SO many awesome cards and embellishments - that despite trying I never seem to use them all up!

Well, starting from now I am determine to use them all up! 

Today's layout is made from the 2017 June Swag Bag.......

Here's what I've created, 

"Brave, Rad, Cool, Little Man"

Isn't this so  much fun?!!

La la LOVE this!

Apart from my cardstock, 12 x 12 Crate Paper pattern paper base, Thicker stickers & mixed media everything else you see here is from the Swag Bag! 

I know, crazy huh?! SO many 3 x 4 cards and cool embellishments! 

(especially when I made 2 other layouts with this mini kit last year - that's some serious good value!)

Swag Bags are only $9.99 USD but, they do sell out fast! 

Click HERE if you're feeling lucky about this month's awesome mini kit!

To avoid disappointment, I have a 6month subscription which you can read all about HERE

A few close ups for you.....

Lots of Crate Paper Cool Kid collection, and I just adore the cute buttons too!

The mixed media background is made from my stash of Shimmerz Paints. 

I applied Vibez in Jeni Be Bleu and Deep Blue Sea using the packaging technique. Very cool!

Loving the layered 3 x 4 cards beneath my photo and Wild Child sentiment!

Super cool! (A bit like my handsome subject in the photo! ;)  )

And there you have it!

Swag Bags are jam packed full of awesome!

Sometimes you just want a little bit of this and a little bit of that.

There's nothing wrong with sampling!

 You need a Swag Bag! 

Get yours in the Paper Issues store HERE

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

See more Swag Bag inspiration from our talented team here

Thanks so much for stopping by!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: December Swag Bag Spotlight

Hi Creatives!

Time for one of my favourite shares on the Paper Issues calendar, 

Yay!!!

It's no secret that I love me a Swag Bag or 3!

I have used the October Swag Bag for my layout today - but you can grab the latest Swag Bag HERE

It's jam packed full of all the awesome things!

Here's what I created, 

"Memories"

Wow!

Swag Bag Sensation!!!

These mini kits are pure gold!

SO many yummy supplies here!

You'll notice that the title, 12x12 cardstock and trim, doily and Shimmerz Paints are from my stash, but everything else you see is from the Swag Bag! 

And for only $9.99 USD these kits are a steal! 

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

The October Swag Bag features lots of Crate Paper's Maggie Holmes: Carousel collection, American Crafts Dear Lizzy Stargazer collection and even some Shimelle Glitter Girl! Wow! 

That's quite the kit! 

That mixed media is also stunning, 

here's my product list:

Shimmerz Paints:

Vibez: Jeni B Bleu

Spritz: Sapphire

Spritz: Ruby

Dazzlerz: Sea U in the Morning

Creameez: Trippin' In the Tropics

Brads, buttons, sequins and enamel dots - Love them all!!!

It really doesn't get any better than this!

Hop on over to the Paper Issues store now to secure your Swag Bag!

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

Need more paint supplies?

Visit the Shimmerz Paints store here

& type AMANDA in the comments section of your order and you'll receive a free paint gift! 

Yesss! 

Looking for more Swag Bag inspiration?

See what the rest of our awesome team has created here

Thanks so much for visiting!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: September Swag Bag Share!

Hi Creatives!

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

I love me a Swag Bag or 3!

& today I'm playing with the August Swag - Let's Go! 

How fun is this Swag Bag?!!

Totally loving this travel inspired mini kit!

Here's what I created with mine.....

"These Are The Days"

Oh wow!!! La la LOVE this!

So many gorgeous 3x4 cards and embellishments in this Swag Bag!

From cute twine, to a Rub-On Pen, straw and enamel charms this kit has it all!

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

How cool are those layers?!!

I made them appear bigger by cutting the 3 x 4 cards into half - such a clever way to utitilise those smaller paper pieces!

That gorgeous mixed media background is from my Shimmerz Paints stash 

(Vibez in Jeni B Bleu, Razzaldazzel Berry and Glorious Day)

& my 12 x 12 cardstock is patterned paper, Rose Park, from the Maggie Holmes Carousel collection.

Everything else you spy on my page is from my August Swag Bag! 

Here's another view....

SO much fun!!!

You'll spy lots of Shimelle, & Amy Tangerine in this cool mini kit!

How super cute is that Remember tag?!!

& I am totally loving the rubber and enamel charms included too!

Absolutely the best value kit around! 

I still have enough leftovers for at least 2 or 3 layouts - Yay!!!

Get your Swag Bag here

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

Need Shimmerz Paints mixed media?

Order here & use my code AMANDA in the comments section 

and receive a free gift with every order placed!

 Double yay!

Looking for more Swag Bag inspiration?

See what our incredible team has created here

Thanks so much for stopping by!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: August Swag Bag

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends!

Welcome back for one of my favourite shares of the month; 

Love me a Swag Bag!!!
I am using the July bag for today's spotlight.

Here's what the July Swag bag,
'Fruit Cup' looks like......

Tropical paradise!!! 

So much pretty here!

And here's what I created for this spotlight....

"Sweet Things"

Oh wow! Rainbow delight!

Isn't this the sweetest?!

Everything on my layout is from the July Swag Bag except for:

 12 x 12 cardstock base, mixed media inks, and the cut file. 

Yep, that's a whole lotta lovely from the Fruit Cup Swag!!!

Swag Bags are the best value mini kits around! 

I love that you get a lil bit of this and a lil bit of that to sample from the store!

That fabulous cut file is from the Paper Issues store, so it's completely FREE!

I love our Free Files!!!

It's called You Fill Up My Heart....

And you can download it here for FREE - no purchase needed!

Here's a few close ups of from my layout for you.....

That cut file looks just gorgeous with the 3 x 4 cards from the Swag backing it!

I couldn't resist all those pretty rainbow colours, and the inky background to enhance it all!

I spy an Amy Tangerine bitty bow and Bella Blvd paperclip - such pretty embellishments!

 Love these two! So super sweet!

Speaking of sweet, how fantastic is that chipboard sticker title......

Sweet Things, indeed!

Grab yourself the latest Swag Bag here!

Or, if you're like me and hate to miss out, 

get a 6 month subscription!

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

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I hope my layout has inspired you to get creating!

Looking for more inspiration?

See what the rest of our talented team has created for this spotlight here

til next time,

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo