Elle's Studio: Product Spotlight - June Digitals!

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio inspiration! 

Today I am shining the product spotlight on the fabulous June 2020 Printables aptly titled, Summer Snapshots. 

It's no secret that I LOVE the versatility of digital products, 

but when combined with the awesome colors and designs that Elle is famous for, well, it needs no explanation! 

Happy crafting days! 

But enough chatter, here's what I created with the June 2020 Printables, 

"Summer Snapshots"

Elle's Studio Supplies: June 2020 Kit, Summer Snapshots Printables, Chipboard Star Stickers, Puffy Alphabet Banners, Summer Fun 6 x 8.5" Paper Stack, Summer Fun Stamp.

Other: Bazzill Cardstock - Avalanche, Stamping Ink - Black, Light Blue & Mint, Sewing Machine Stitching, Pom Pom Trim, & Sequins. 

Oh.my.stars! Quite literally, all those stars! 

Such a delicate & divine approach to Summer documenting. 

Perfect for that sweet photo of my darling boy, when he was just a toddler, nawww! 

Let's take a closer look....... 

So soft & dreamy! 

As soon as I saw the Summer Snapshots journaling tag with the large star on it, I knew I would create something magical! I individually selected this journaling tag in my Windows software, pressed print, and chose to print 4 copies of it in the 9 x 13cm size, in the Print Pictures screen.

Once printed, I used a craft knife to cut out one of the star shapes, and backed this card with my photo. This created a fabulous frame and focal point for my photograph. 

Such a simple idea, and yet so effective! Love it!

Inspired by this star, and a love of fussy cutting, I cut around the remaining 3 stars ensuring the mint green color outlined each one. I love repetition in design, and I couldn't help but use all the stars! I fussy cut the small blue stars from one of the 6 x 4 journal cards from the June Kit and adhered them with foam tape throughout my layout. I also used that star label die cut to mount one of the sentiments from the Chipboard Star Stickers too! 

The star pattern paper from the Summer Fun 6 x 8.5" Paper Stack didn't stand a chance, and naturally, I had to feature it. With the presence of so much blue in my page, I revisited the Summer Snapshots Printables. I printed, then cut out, the blue 'Summer Snapshots' journal card. I foam mounted this fussy cut sentiment and created my layout title. 

This awesome title then inspired the use of banners throughout my layout. 

I trimmed the star pattern paper into a pennant style banner, which I then layered my framed photo onto. I also used the gray polka dot paper from the Summer Fun pack, and crafted an over sized banner label which I adhered to my white cardstock base. 

I machine stitched the blue star banner onto the polka dot one, and then continued to adorn my scrapbook page with stars and banners. 

For a finished and polished look, I completed my layout with a mix of color coordinating sequins from my stash, and those amazing Summer Fun Stamps! I stamped the stars in mint and pale blue inks, and used black ink for my 'summer tradition' journaling. 

Who would've thought that the humble pocket card printable could be so amazingly beautiful

 (& versatile)?!

 I hope I have given you some new ideas on using the wonderful Elle's Studio Digitals in your everyday documenting, and that you feel inspired! 

Thanks so much for visiting, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Elle's Studio: May Kit & New Releases Inspiration!

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio awesomeness! 

 The May Kit is all kinds of amazing - 

but rather than rave, have a look for yourself....

May 2020 Exclusive Kit

Told you it was amazing!!! 

And the new release items are pretty impressive too....

And let's not forget the May Digital Cut Files and Printables....

Yep! There's no denying it!
Another fabulous month of memory keeping with Elle's Studio!
***Shop ALL the new products HERE***

Here's what I've created with these fabulous products so far....

"Love You To The Moon & Back, And Then Some"

Wow! Such an awesome page for my darling boy's album! 

Elle's Studio Supplies: May 2020 Kit, May 2020 Cut Files, Icon Chipboard Stickers, Cerulean Blue Puffy Alphabet Stickers, Puffy Heart Stickers, To The Moon & Back Wood Veneer, Acrylic Stars, Currently Icon Stamp, Title Builder Vol. 4 Puffy Stickers,  Flourish 6 x 8.5" Paper Stack, Elle's Studio Pen - Black Ink. 

Other Supplies: Bazzill Cardstock - Avalanche & Lemonade

Let's take a closer look at my layout...

So.much.fun!!!

I just adore this sweet page! 

You'll spy that I used the label cut file from the May Digital Cut Files to create my title. I enlarged this label to 9 inches wide & backed it with the blue pattern paper from the Flourish 6 x 8.5" Paper Stack. I embellished this title with black pen outline, Puffy Heart Stickers and one of the Cerulean Blue Puffy Alphabet Stickers. 

SO cool! I love how effective this large title looks!

I used the same Elle's Studio Black Pen to draw the strings of stars on my background, and then embellished these 'strings' with more stars - die cut ephemera & fussy cuts, veneers, stamped stars and even Acrylic Stars to complete the look!

I positioned my darling boy & puppy's photo onto an array of layered note cards from the May 2020 Kit. I also tucked in a few pieces of coordinating Flourish papers too! 

I covered the large moon wood veneer (from the To The Moon And Back Wood Veneer pack) with smooth yellow cardstock, and placed it onto my photo so that it appeared to 'cradle' my son. 

For finishing touches I added that amazing mirror Acrylic Star, and a few more Puffy Stickers. Awesome! 

Simple. Striking. Perfect for my boys!

And now it's time for something for my sweet girl!

Here's the layout I've created for her album, 

"Story"

Wow!

So light, fresh & contemporary - love it!!!

Elle's Studio Supplies: May 2020 Kit, Eat Sleep Repeat Printables, May Label Stickers, Icon Chipboard Stickers, Puffy Heart Stickers, Hello Sunshine Wood Veneer, Story Acrylic, Currently Icon Stamp, Springtime Tabs Stamp, Everyday Tabs Stamp, Flourish 6 x 8.5" Paper Stack

Other Supplies: Bazzill Cardstock - Avalanche, Staz On - Black, Tissue Wrap, Pom Pom Trim, Sewing Machine & threads. 

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

Grid designs are always for the win, but combined with stacked note cards from the May 2020 Kit, and embellished with all.the.things - well, it's a guaranteed recipe for success! 

To add a point of interest, and bring the quadrants closer, I distressed the left hand side of the page and machine stitched in a few of the Flourish 6 x 8.5" papers. 

I even tucked in a few die cuts and an Icon Chipboard Sticker to enhance this feature! 

But its the grid quadrants that have my heart - there are just so many pretty details in each stack!

Life is good, indeed!

Each stack is positioned onto a peach watercolor base, and contains a mix of layered May Kit note cards, & tissue paper. I have embellished with Puffy Heart Stickers, Icon Chipboard Stickers, Die Cuts and even a few Printable elements! So cute!

How amazing is that Hello Sunshine Wood Veneer?!! 

So impressive that I had to give it it's own stack, lol! 

Adore this veneer! It would look amazing on cards or pocket pages too!

Such pretty details, and loving this color scheme to no end!

La la love this note card! 

From that incredible Story Acrylic to the fabulous stamping - it's truly taking journaling & story telling to a whole new level!

Ahh-MAY-zing!!!

***Shop ALL the Elle's Studio new releases HERE***

There are SO many possibilities with this month's kit and new release items.

Please be sure to check back here a lil later in the month for many inspirational ideas! 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, Amanda xo 

Elle's Studio: February Kit Love & Process Videos!

Hi Friends! 

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio awesomeness with 

the fabulous February Kit & New Releases! 

This month is totally going to have you seeing rainbows!!!

 But rather than rave, here's what I'm talkin' 'bout.....

February Exclusive Kit

 I know, right? Those colors, those patterns - SO good!

Wait til you see the February Add On items.....

Wa wa WOW!!!

A full sheet of brightly colored Puffy Rainbow Stickers!!!! Cork Stars, Acrylic Clouds & Raindrops, awesome veneers, acetate alphas, clear stamps and so much more!!!!

I.can't.handle! Beyond words gorgeous!

& the February Digital Cut Files & Printables are all kinds of awesome too....

Aaah-MAY-zing!!!! 

So much awesomeness in this month's reveal!
All.the.rainbow goodness!

***You can shop ALL the new releases in the Elle's Studio shop HERE***

(& be quick because these lovelies will sell out fast!)

And now for some rainbow, I mean, Elle's Studio inspiration!
I have process videos for both of my projects today too - so be sure to watch them at the end!

Here's my first layout with these pretty scrapbook supplies, 

"Always Be A Rainbow"

Wow! For the love of rainbows!!! 

Elle's Studio Supplies: February Kit, Love Is Paper Pack, Puffy Rainbow Stickers,Cork Stars, Acrylic Clouds, Acrylic Raindrop Confetti, Coral Puffy Alphabet Stickers, Be Happy Stickers, Polka Dot Journaling Tags, Teal Acetate Alphabet & February Printables. 

Other Supplies: Bazzill Marshmallow Cardstock, Watercolors.

Isn't this a stunner?! 

A really wonderful page for my darling girl! 

You'll spy that I used the February Printables to create that super large, feature rainbow - so good! 

Another feature of this page that I am really loving is the some of the best moments note card from the February Kit, which I have cut to create a pocket frame for my sweet girl's photo! And let's not forget that amazing mixed font title!!! Those Teal Acetate Alphabet letters are just amazing!!!

Gosh, I just loooooove everything about this layout! So bright & fun & whimsical!

The Acrylic Clouds and Acrylic Raindrop Confetti teamed with the Cork Stars and fussy cut clouds (Love Is 6 x 8.5" Paper Stack)  really add to the magic of this design! 

But it's those rainbows that I can't stop thinking about! Here's another look at them....

Ga ga gor-jus!!! All.the.rainbow LOVE! 

Wanna see more? Please watch the process video HERE

Thanks so much for watching! I hope you enjoyed my video!

And what's better than one rainbow?

A double rainbow of course! 

Here's an 8.5" x 11" boy layout featuring more rainbow magic....

"Boy You Shine"

Total awesomeness! Such a fun, fresh & playful page!

Elle's Studio: February Kit, Sunshine & Laughter Stamp, Puffy Rainbow Stickers, Cork Stars, Acrylic Clouds, Acrylic Raindrop Confetti, Simply Wonderful Wood Veneer Banners, Coral Puffy Alphabet Stickers, Be Happy Stickers, Polka Dot Journaling Tags , Teal Acetate Alphabet & February Digital Cut Files. 

Other Supplies: Bazzill Marshmallow Cardstock, Pinkfresh Studio Ink Pads - Seaside & Slumber.

Oh this is all kinds of magic, indeed!

A really fun and fresh twist on the first page, but with a more masculine feel to it. So cool! 

For this layout, I just couldn't resist using the negative of the Rainbow Digital Cut File and backing it with a mix of Polka Dot Journaling Tags and Love Is.. 6 x 8.5" Paper Stack papers. And speaking of mixing, how about that mixed font title?! Love it!

I also used those Coral Puffy Alphabet Stickers to number my veneer sentiments, and create order and movement across my page.

But in the end, it was rainbows for undeniable the win! lol!
You can see this sweet boy page from start to finish in my process video HERE:

Thanks so much for watching, liking & subscribing to my channel, it really means so much!
I hope I have inspired you to get creating today!

***Shop ALL the Elle's Studio February Kit & new releases HERE***

Thanks so much for visiting,
til next time,

Happy Arty Days, 
Amanda xo 

The Cut Shoppe: Hello, Let's Chat Glam Girl!

Hi Everyone! 

Welcome back for more The Cut Shoppe inspiration!!!

Today I am featuring the fabulous Hello Let's Chat digital cut file 

& let's just say, it's perfection for teen girls!!!

Here's what I've created with it today....

"Glam Girl"

Well, Hello Glam girl, indeed! 

Such a fun & playful page for my not so little girl! 

I have combined the Echo Park's Fashionista with the My Mind's Eye Glam Girl collections to create this teen scene layout. 

I cut the file in white cardstock, attach it to my page with lots of foam dots, and finish it off with lots of embellishments. SO pretty! Raising the cut file with foam dots really makes it stand out against that soft mint background.

Let's have a closer look at this amazing cut file!

Hello, Let's Chat looks like this.....

So awesome, huh?! I can see a ton of possibilities with this file too!

You can get the Hello, Let's Chat file from The Cut Shoppe Etsy Store HERE.

Here's a closer look at my layout, and all those sweet embellishments.....

 I choose to back a few of the speech bubbles with pattern papers, and of course, my fun photo! 

This cut file is ideal for memory keeping all our conversations, texts and phone pics! She looks way too grown up in that mirror selfie - I blinked, and all of a sudden she wasn't little anymore. So glad that I document her stories to remember all our days! 

Here's another view for you....

I layer ephemera pieces onto some of the other speech bubbles, as well as cute brads, gold sequins and even some puffy sticker hearts! You'll also spot some typewriter font sentiments around the cut file. 

Loving that hello - it's such a fun font to compliment the speech bubbles with! 

Gorgeous, girly and so much fun!!!

I hope my layout has inspired you to go cut the Hello, Let's Chat file today! 

Get yours from The Cut Shoppe Etsy Store HERE

Thanks so much for visiting, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Citrus Twist Kits: Let Your Dreams Take Flight!

Hi Friends! 

Welcome back for more Citrus Twist Kits inspiration! 

I am just loving being part of this team, & am having so much fun! 

Here's what I've created today with their July Skyland Kits, 

"Let Your Dreams Take Flight"

Oh, isn't this cool!?!!

One for the boy - documenting his love of aircraft and all things planes! 

You'll spy a mix of the July Skyland Scrapbook & Pocket Life Kits, July Pattern Paper Play Kit & even the exclusive Citrus Twist Kits Digital Files! 

You can see all the kit contents in the store HERE 

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

Loving the mixed alphas title! 

The tiny puffy alphas are CTK exclusives from the Pocket Life Kit, and the larger, multi colored letters are from Echo Park: Imagine That (girl) collection & are included in this months Scrapbook Kit! So awesome!

For my pattern papers, I have used the B sides of Heidi Swapp's Hawthorne: 'Dreamscape', as well as Bella Blvd's Little Man: 'Star'. The map print was perfect for the 'journey' story happening in my sweet photo! 

All boy, all awesome!!!

Hope my layout has inspired you to check out this month's amazing kits, 

& sign up for a subscription so you never miss a kit again! 

See more inspiration from our amazing team in the Creative Team Gallery HERE!

Thanks so much for visiting, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo