Paper Issues: December Working Title!

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends & Fans!

It's time for the December edition of Paper Issues Working Title challenge!

And as it's the Season to be Jolly, the challenge for this month is to....
Use the title and or, lyrics from a Christmas song!
Yay!
Such an easy challenge, but oh so fun too!
I literally wish you a Merry Working Title ;)
Can you tell it's the most wonderful time of the year?!)
LOL.
Okay, okay, I love me some Christmas Carols!

Here's what I've created,

"FaLaLa"

Naww! Isn't this adorable! 

There's a super cute story behind that sweet photograph, 

the short version is.... 

"Love the Nutcracker Mom, as he keeps all your presents safe" Lol! 

This kiddo cracks me up every time! Never a dull moment!

I used Crate Paper's FaLaLa collection for my striking Christmas page, & before you ask,

Yes, that is a Paper Issues happy mail bow adorning my layout too! Love me some Cassie mail!

There's also a few other pretty embellishments on this layout......

The FaLaLa Tinsel Tassels would have to be the most fun adornment for all your Christmas creations this year! Love them! 

I am always a fan of vintage Buttons, 

and the 6 x 12 Stickers & the  Puffy Stickers are pretty cool too!

Here's a closer look at that song inspired title......

Falalalala lalala la!

Christmas creating is SO much fun!

I hope you all feel inspired to play along too! 

 Upload all your new Christmas song/lyrics title creations 

(layouts, cards, pocket pages, December Dailys, OTPs, TNs etc)

in our Paper Issues Friends & Fans Facebook Group: December Album HERE

& remember you can enter as many times as you like! 

Each creation counts as an extra entry to the Paper Issues Gift Card draw*

*Just make sure your projects are NEW ;)  

Need supplies before you get started?

Visit the Paper Issues store HERE

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

Looking for more inspration? 

See what our talented team have created HERE

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I can't wait to see what you all create!

Merry Christmas!
& til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: November Working Title - Numeral Fun!

Hi Creatives!

Welcome to a new month of Paper Issues awesomeness!

Whoa! Can you believe it's November already?!! 

WOW!

Time sure does fly when you're having fun!

And speaking of fun, let's get started on this month's Working Title challenge!

For November, we're having numeral fun with our titles. 

Simply use a number or numerals in your title

Here's some title ideas to get you started:

1,2,3 Go!

Happy 5th Birthday

Ten Things About You

December 25

12 Days of Christmas

First Day of....

2 Cool 4 School

Friday 13th

Love You 2!

I'm sure you get the idea! 

Whether it be the written word or the actual numeral, simply feature it in your title somewhere!

Here's my sample layout for you....

"1. Open Your Heart"

Oh isn't this the sweetest?!

I have used Pink Paislee's Paige Taylor Evans, Turn The Page collection and the awesome

 V-Background cut file

I have used numbers not only in my title, but also to step you through my journaling - 

1. Open Your Heart to New Beginnings, 

2. Believe in You 

& 3. Follow Your Dreams

Such a beautiful message for my daughter! 

Let's take a closer look..... 

To add emphasis to my numerals, 

I have doubled them up with the Shimelle Glitter Girl Marquee Thickers

There's a few pretty papers here too!

 I especially love those fussy cut quotes from pattern paper, Paper 21. 

So many gorgeous embellishments in this collection! 

But enough chatter from me, 

Time for you to get creating now!

 Be sure to add your numeral creations in the 

Paper Issues Friends & Fans Facebook group here  

to go in the draw to win a Paper Issues gift card. 

Upload as many NEW entries as you like by December 3rd, 

to increase your chances of winning! 

Winners will be announced December 4th.

Goodluck!

Need scrapbook supplies? 

Use code AMANDA in the Paper Issues store here

& save 20% off your total - every single time you order! Yay!

Thanks so much for visiting,

I can't wait to see all your wonderful numeral creations!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: October Working Title

 Hi Creative Friends!

I am super excited to share Paper Issues October Working Title challenge with you!

This month your project (layout, card, otp, btp, pocket page etc) must feature a title with more than one font! 

Time to stash bust all those Thickers, alphas, and leftover words from collections and get them on a creation! Yay!

 Easy to play along and tons of fun!

Enough chatter though, here's my take using up a mix of patterned paper words, ephemera & Thickers....

"LOVE So Sweet XO"

Tons of fun, indeed! How cute and playful is this?!!

I have used Maggie Holmes Carousel collection to document my two riding the Merry Go Round recently! Perfect collection for this photo! 

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

Love the gold foil Swing Thickers!

How gorgeous are all the embellishments in this line? 

Enamel Pin Stickers, Chipboard Stickers and oh those Fabric Bows!!!!

Love it all! 

Hope you liked my fun take on using more than one font in your title!

Needing Maggie Holmes Carousel and more?

Use my code AMANDA and you'll save 20% off your total spend in the Paper Issues store here

I can't wait to see what you create for this month's Font-astic challenge!

Play along with Working Title and all our super fun challenges, 

in our {Friends & Fans} Facebook group.

Upload your entries in  the October challenge album right here.  

Before you play along, please take a look at what our talented team has created here.

Thanks so much for visiting!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: Summer Be Thy Working Title!

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends & Fans! 

Time for one of my absolute favourite challenges at Paper Issues, 

Ok, so I may be a lil biased - 

but my challenge truly is a good one to play along with!

Before we get started, I just want to say,

Omgoodness! You creatives are knocking these titles outta the park!

I am so amazed by all the awesome entries for this challenge last month!

Thankyou so much for playing along!!!

This month's Working Title is super fun, and easy to play;

Create a multi word title that includes the word 'Summer' too!

Ideas: Here Comes Summer, Summer Lovin', Summer Vacay, Best Summer Ever, I Heart Summer! Summer Paradise, Feels Like Summer - you get the picture ;)

There are SO many fabulous Summer themed collections in the store right now too!

Here's my creation, 

"SUMMER MAID"

Oh isn't this the sweetest?!

Summer never looked so pretty! 

I have used the gorgeous Pink Paislee Summer Lights collection, and have created my title with the Feels Like Summer cut file

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

Such a bold title, and yet so delicate and pretty! Love it! 

And how about that divine embellishment cluster on my photo?

 

Lots of cool stickers and ephemera to adorn my page! 

Wanna know more about that cut file?

The entire Feels Like Summer cut file looks like this....

It's just perfect for this challenge with a few title options here ;)

 & you can download it here for FREE!

Before you get started on your project for this challenge, 

take a look at what our talented team has created here!

Now it's your turn! 

 Be sure to Add your projects here in the August Challenge album in our 

Paper Issues {friends & fans} Facebook page to be entered in the draw for a

 Paper Issues Gift Card!

Upload as many NEW projects as you would like for even more chances to win, as each project counts as an extra entry!  

Entries for this and all challenges close on September 3rd and winners announced September 4th.

Need supplies before you get started?

*Use my code AMANDA to save 20% off in the Paper Issues store here*

Thanks so much for visiting!

I can't wait to see what you create!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

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: June Working Title: One Tiny Word!

Hi Creatives!

Welcome back for another round of Working Title!

WOW! The entries for last month's curvy/wavy/round titles were nothing short of Aaaahmazing! 

Thanks so much for joining in and having some fun!

 Speaking of fun, this month's title challenge is just that!

Show me all your delicate and tiny titles, by using one word and keep it to a small font size! 

So the June Working Title challenge is literally, 

'one little word'

This challenge is open to any type of creation, just ensure it's a new project & 

includes one small word! 

I had a ton of fun with this! 

Here's my layout, 

"Happiness"

I've used the super pretty Elle's Studio, Live Laugh Love collection and I am just loving it! 

My tiny title is a die cut from the coordinating Bits & Pieces pack, and perfectly describes my darling daughter! She is happiness! 

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

Isn't it just so pretty?!!

You'll notice that I've also used some older Amy Tangerine Thickers hearts on my layout too!  

The black hearts really pop & match perfectly with those puffy, and hand drawn hearts too! 

Super cute!

Just adore that tiny title!

So much fun!

Grab your Elle's Studio supplies (& more) in the Paper Issues store here

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

Need more inspirational ideas? 

See what the rest of our talented team has created here

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: May Working Title

Hi Everyone!

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

It's a lil close to my heart - it's the challenge that I host, 

and I have to say what a fantastic month April was!

 I just fell head over heels for those gorgeous floral titles! 

So much stunning inspiration from you all! 

Thanks so much for playing along!

The position and shape of your title can have a huge impact on your overall layout design & look. 

Keeping that in mind, this month Working Title is all about the curves!

Round, curvy or wavy titles.

No theme, no set words, just make sure your title isn't straight! Too easy! 

This challenge is suitable for layouts, cards, off the page numbers, and even traveler's notebooks. Actually, as long as it's new and it features a round/curvy/wavy title you can enter it!

I can't wait to see what you create!

But enough chatter, here's what I created, 

"Happy Together"

I was totally inspired by a similar layout by Stacie Ebnet Dietz - so with her permission, I've scraplifted her awesome design and given it a Happy Arty Days twist!

How cool is that rounded title?!

I've used Shimelle's Little By Little collection, & I just love those Thickers that I've curved around my page! 

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

So fun & playful!!!

Even the embellishment clusters have a frivolity to them! Yay! 

I love creating happy pages for my albums!

So much fun! Love it all! 

I can't wait to see what you all create for Working Title this month! 

Remember to upload as many new entries as you like to the 

{Friends & Fans} Facebook Group 

in the May challenges album. 

Every entry earns you an extra spot in the draw to win a Paper Issues gift card, 

so what are you waiting for?! Get creating! 

Need new supplies? 

No worries, Paper Issues has got you covered. 

& REMEMBER: Use my code AMANDA to save 20% off too!

As always, our talented Design Team have some wonderful inspiration for you -

see what they've created here! 

Thanks so much for visiting!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: April Working Title

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends & Fans!

Welcome back for more scrap happy fun with the April edition of

Paper Issues Working Title challenge!

You may not know, but this challenge is extra special to me because it's the challenge that I created & host!
I get so excited each month to see all the incredible entries!
SO much stunning inspiration! I do hope you'll join in with us this month!
For every new project you upload in our Facebook Friends & Fans Group challenge album, you get entered into the draw to win a Paper Issues Gift Card - so be sure to play along!!!

As we enter the season of Spring, I am reminded of all those budding blossoms and blooms! 

I heart all the floral things! 

So, for this month's challenge, 

the title needs to feature florals! 

Here's a few suggestions to get you started: 

Decorate your thickers with flower ephemera

 Use flower stickers to form the letters in your title

 Cut your title from floral pattern paper

Stamp a chipboard title with flowers

Use paper blooms to form your words

Here's what I've created,

"Love"

All the floral love going on here! 

I've used the stunning Cute Girl collection from Crate Paper for my layout today. 

The title is one of our fabulous FREE cutfiles called Love Script Heart & I've used the tiny florals pattern paper Fancy to cut it out. 

So pretty! 

Here's a closer look......

Such a beautiful moment captured!

I've also fussy cut the Storybook paper, and used a few of the blooms to embellish my title too! 

Love indeed!

Looking for more inspiration? 

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

Need supplies before you get started?

Shop in the Paper Issues store here and use my code

AMANDA

& you'll save 20% off your entire order! 

Yay! Happy Shopping!!!

Thanks for stopping by today!

I can't wait to see what you create for this Flower Power edition of Working Title!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: March Working Title: Bling It On!

Welcome back Creative Friends!!!

A huge thankyou and congratulations to everyone who entered the February edition of Working Title - totally LOVED up from all those gorgeous projects! 

Just stunning - so keep 'em coming this month and go in the draw to win a Paper Issues Gift Card!!!

March already?! Whoa! 

Time sure does fly by when you're busy scrapping up a storm!

Speaking of March, let's march straight on into this month's new Working Title challenge!

This month is all about the BLING!

We wanna see all those titles glitter, sparkle, shimmer and shine!

Think glossy foil, shiny pearls, sequins, rhinestones, sparkly dots and more! It's up to you how you chose to use the bling factor for your title!

Here's my take on this month's challenge, 

"Love, Love, Love"

Isn't this the sweetest page of my darling daughter?!! 

I've used the stunning Dear Lizzy: Lovely Day and the shiny foil accented Thickers, as well as the foil ephemera to create my reflective title. I've also scattered sequins around my circular design for extra added bling. Love it! 

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

Even the brads have a shiny gold rim on them! Perfect for complimenting that bling title!

So very shiny indeed!

Love, love, love for sure!

Hope my layout has inspired you! 

Need Dear Lizzy Lovely Day? Visit the Paper Issues store here 

& use my code AMANDA to save 20% off your total order!

Need more inspiration before you get started? Visit the Paper Issues blog here to see what the rest of our talented team has created! 

Can't wait to see what you will create with our bling it on edition of Working Title!

Be sure to upload your creations in the Paper Issues Friends & Fans Facebook group (March Challenge Album) to go in the draw to win a Paper Issues Gift Card & use the hashtag #paperissues so we can find you instagram too! 

Thanks for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo