Paper Issues: March Old School Challenge

Hi Creatives!

Welcome back for a new month of Paper Issues awesomeness & super fun challenges!

Today I am sharing my take on the new challenge....

This challenge is so fun & easy to play along with! Simply use B&W photo in your project!

I LOVE using black and white photos - a lot! 

Here's what I created for this challenge.....

"Cherish"

Oh isn't this pretty!!! 

I love the combination of white, peach & cork! Just gorgeous! 

I have used the stunning new Crate Paper Good Vibes collection for this layout, as well as the 

Paper Issues Cherish Florals Cut File. 

The cut file looks like this......

So awesome, huh?

You can download it for FREE (no purchase necessary) HERE

There are sooooo many amazing free files in the store - be sure to grab 'em all!

But back to my layout....

*sigh* It's just so pretty!

I've used that gorgeous cork pattern paper Magic as my base, then layered it with white cardstock. The cardstock is given a light treatment with Shimmerz Paints: Paste-eez in Peach Fuzz  for a gentle mixed media touch! 

The pretty peach paper is from the reverse side of pattern paper, Life Goals, and forms the perfect base for my cut file title, Cherish. 

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

That cut file is perfecion!

The tiny butterflies are from an old Martha Stewart punch in my stash, as are the sequins and rhinestones. 

How awesome is that gold glitter, pom pom frame?!!! SO stunning!

And speaking of stunning, 

how beautiful is this black & white photo of my daughter and niece?

Just gorgeous!!!

I've layered that sweet framed photo onto a few Die Cut Ephemera pieces, and then onto that intricate doily from Studio Calico. 

I then sneak a few stickers, and even that butterfly cut file, into the photo layers. Love it!

A foam mounted ticket forms the subtitle to the layout,

 & I add that divine Charm to the base of the photo frame for finishing touches!

Such a pretty take on the Old School challenge!

I hope I have inspired you to play along! 

Join us in the Paper Issues Friends & Fans Facebook group to get started! 

Need supplies before you start?
Visit the Paper Issues store HERE
& REMEMBER: Use code AMANDA to save 20% off your total spend! Yay!!!

Maybe you need some Shimmerz Paints Paste-eez?
Type AMANDA in the comments section of your order to receive a freebie!

Yes, AMANDA = free paint every.single.time you order!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Elle's Studio: February Kit & New Releases!

Hi Friends!

 It's New Release time at Elle's Studio!!! Yay! 

I am SO excited to be sharing the fabulous new  February Kit & Add Ons with you!
This month's kit is just divine!!!!
Take a peak......

- February Kit -



Could this be any more awesome?!! The colours are everything!
And if you love embellishments,
then the Add Ons will make you swoon......

Cork, veneers and rainbow puffy hearts! La la LOVE them all! 

And don't forget the awesome Icon Printables and February Cut Files too....

February is Fantastic!

Shop ALL these gorgeous products in the Elle's Studio Shop HERE

Wanna see my first creations with this fabulous kit?

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

"5 Is The New Cool"

Oh.my.heart!!!

This kid melts me everytime! So Mr.Cool for sure!

I have used a simple grid design, and layered each quadrant with lots of the February Kit 3 x 4 cards.

Each one is embellished with a mix of either Die Cuts, Puffy Stickers, Veneers, & Cork Speech Bubbles and then stamped with the Icon Stamp set. SO awesome! 

Here's a closer look for you..... 

You'll spy that I add tissue paper & cotton thread from my stash, as well as sewing machine stitch the  quadrant for just a touch of texture on my cool boy page! Adding a lil 'edge' so to speak!

The base paper is that incredible woodgrain pattern paper from the Live Laugh Love collection - you can get it in the store HERE

Not a fan of your own handwriting? Me either... lol! 

So I just LOVE the Elle's Studio: Letter & Number Stickers 

(they come in quite a few colours too!) 

Here's one last close up for you....

Those layers are awesome, huh?! Loving this kit to pieces already!!!

And it suits more than just the boys.....

Here's my second layout, 

"Kind"

Gasp! So girly and pretty!!!

This time I have used the warmer tones, and made a feature of the Kind Acrylic & those Puffy Heart Stickers! 

The Elle's Studio Acrylics are always a firm favourite of mine & that title is no exception - SO good!

And those Cork Speech Bubbles are really something too!

I have used the Live Laugh Love 6 x 6 Paper Stack with this layout as it coordinates beautifully with the February Kit!

You stole my heart, indeed! 

I think I may need a lifetime supply of those hearts (Shapes & Dots Puffy Stickers)

So much awesomeness this month!

As you can see, February is just the BEST!!! 

I hope I have inspired you today! 

You can shop ALL these fabulous products in the Elle's Studio Shop HERE

& you'll save $$$ if you get a subsrciption too!

See more from me on the Elle's Studio blog soon!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo