Citrus Twist Kits: Perfectly Posh Layouts!

Hi  Friends!

Welcome back for more Citrus Twist Kits inspiration!

I have a ton of Perfectly Posh August Kit creations for you today!

You may want to get yourself a cup of coffee & get comfortable....

This month's kits are sooooooooooo pretty & superbly coordinated, that I 'whipped up' a batch of layouts in next to no time! 

I mean, the kits are just SO good that I couldn't stop!

Yay for scrap happy days!

Here's what I've made with them so far .....

"You're My Sunshine"

Sigh! Pastel.Pink.Perfection!!!

Isn't this super pretty?!!

Scrapbook Kit Supplies | Pinkfresh Studio: Simple & Sweet: Simplicity, Pinkfresh Studio: Simple & Sweet: Enamel Dots, Maggie Holmes: Willow Lane: Foam & Chipboard Thickers (Wonderful)

Pocket Life Supplies |  Exclusive CTK Cardstock Ephemera, Exclusive CTK Bright Yellow Puffy Alphabet Stickers, Double-sided Journaling cards, May Arts: Pompom Trim.

Digital Files | Floral Swag designed by Nathalie De Sousa & Perfectly Posh Cut Aparts

I was immediately drawn in by the pretty florals that featured across the kits, and just had to use them all together! 

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

The Pinkfresh Studio 'Simplicity' pattern paper is just divine, and really dictated my color scheme for this layout! I love the soft, pastel pink teamed with the bright, sunshine yellow! Such a pretty and happy combination!

I used the journaling cards from the Pocket Life Kit to back the Floral Swag Cut File with, and then embellished with more florals from the CTK Exclusive Cardstock Ephemera!

How gorgeous is that pom pom trim?!! I NEED more of this - it's my kinda embellishment! 

And it's no secret that I am a HUGE fan of Puffy Stickers and these sunshine yellow alphas have my heart!!! (I may have to hoard some of them, lol!)

SO.much.pretty!!! 

Bright days ahead, indeed! 

Love it! 

Next up, is another gorgeously girly and pretty page....

"Love You"

Swoon!!! It doesn't get much prettier than this! 

Scrapbook Kit Supplies | Maggie Holmes: Willow Lane: Together, Melody & Sweet One pattern papers, Willow Lane: Ephemera, Foam & Chipboard Thickers (Wonderful), Flea Market Mix embellishments, Perfectly Posh Cut Aparts.

Embellishment Kit Supplies | Maggie Holmes: Willow Lane: Accent Stickers & Pom Pom Frames 

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

Lots of pretty layers here - you'll even spot the tissue wrap that our kits come in! I needed to use all.the.things! 

Like my previous layout, I've opted for a super pretty color scheme with lots of delicate embellishments. I just adore the vintage shell buttons and that mint satin ribbon! SO very feminine & girly!  

On careful inspection, you'll notice some peach watercolor droplets which I use to enhance the peach pom pom frame & pattern paper! So lovely!

And for finishing touches, who can go past the gold glitter foam heart stickers?!! 

Just gorgeous! 

My next layout is one of those super quick, but oh-so sweet 8.5" x 11" numbers....

"Cute"

Isn't she the cutest?! Such a fun page for her personal album!

Scrapbook Kit Supplies | Amy Tangerine: Shine On: Sprinkled, Maggie Holmes: Willow Lane: Foam & Chipboard Thickers (Wonderful), Willow Lane: Crepe Fringe

Embellishment Kit Supplies | Maggie Holmes: Willow Lane: Accent Stickers & Pom Pom Frames

The Sprinkled pattern paper from Amy Tangerine was so pretty that I just had to feature both sides of it on my layout! I apply each pattern to the top of my layout, and then repeat this layered look with the Willow Lane Crepe Fringe.  To make my fringing 'stretch' a lil further I unpicked some of the stitching to 'loosen' it up, and soften it's appearance. 

The Willow Lane Pom Pom Frames from the Embellishment Kit are just the bees knees!!! I am seriously in love with them - so pretty!

It's at this point in my creating that my darling boy points out that I 'haven't made me (him) a page yet!' Ooops! I was so caught up in all that prettiness that I forgot to make something for my Mr A for Awesome! No problem - the Perfectly Posh kits are super versatile.....

"Going & Going Wild"

Voila! How's that for my super cool kid?! 

Pocket Life Kit Supplies | CTK Exclusive items - 2" x 3" Polymer Stamp, Fabric Die Cut Stickers, Cardstock Ephemera, Journaling Cards, Printed Cork Shapes, Cut Apart Labels, Perfectly Posh Cut Aparts, as well as Flea Market Find: Vintage Poetry Book Page. 

Pattern Paper Play Kit | Paper #3

Going & Going Wild sums it perfectly! Such a cool travel page of my mister at the rail yard!

So many awesome details and layers, but I am especially impressed by the stamps! Here's a closer look at them....

Wow!!! Don't they stamp beautifully?! So clear that they look like they were printed on the labels - not stamped! LOVE!!!

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

So.much .awesome! 

This is my happy, indeed! The kits may be 'posh' but they're definitely for the boys too! 

And there you have it!

Lots of lovely layouts from the wonderful CTK August kits!

I hope I have inspired you to get creating with yours today!

Need more inspiration? I have another fun page that you can check out on my blog HERE

Haven't ordered your kits yet? 

Hurry over to the store HERE before they're all gone!

Thanks so much for visiting,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Elle's Studio: April New Releases!!!

Hi Friends!

I am SO excited about this month's
Kit Reveal at Elle's Studio! 
I know - I say this every month, but seriously April is amazing!
To make it even more exciting, the all new NOTEWORTHY collection is now available too! Yayyy!
So much awesomeness this month!
Before I share my first projects, let's take a quick look at all these new releases....

First up, the exclusive April Kit! 



Loving the mix of colors and patterns here! So good!

And let's not forget the fabulous Add-Ons...


The Acrylics! The Stamps! The Stickers and Veneers! I NEED it all!!!
How about the Currently Printables & Digital Cut Files....



So.much.awesome!!!

And the icing on the cake is definitely the all new NOTEWORTHY collection....

Told you this month is AMAZING!!!!
Now you know why!

You can shop ALL the New Releases HERE.

Wanna see my first two creations with these fabulous products? (I've been having fun!)

First up is my layout with the April Kit - I'm documenting the everyday adventures...

"Outdoor FUN"

Everyday happiness, indeed! 

Nothing more magical than getting outdoors and enjoying the day with this Mr Cool! 

Life is a grand adventure!

The acrylic subtitle is so exquisitely cut and is the perfect adornment to this sweet page!

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

Loving the 3 x 4 card layers beneath my photo - the colours and patterns are just perfect for this happy moment! 

& how awesome are those add-on  Acrylic Stars?!!

It's no secret that I heart all the stickers, 

and the Adventure Puffy Stickers are no exception!

So good!

But what about the new NOTEWORTHY line?!! 

This collection is just bursting with bright colours & I couldn't wait to play with them all....

"Favorite" 

So magical! All the happy vibes! 

I am just in LOVE with that rainbow stripe pattern paper from the 6 x 6 Paper Stack! 

You can see how it inspired my design - use all the pretty colours!!! 

And then coordinate with all the pretty embellishments! 

Here's a closer look...

All the pretty things!!! La la LOVE it all!

The Acrylic Stars are from the April Add-Ons - they really compliment the NOTEWORTHY collection!

Everyone dreams of being a unicorn (or at least magical) just once in their lives, right? 

So why not document all those crazy, happy, silly details?! 

No denying that NOTEWORTHY has my heart already!!!

And there you have it!

A quick look at my first layouts with the fabulous Elle's Studio: April New Releases!

*Remember: Elle's Studio kits sell out super fast, 

so to avoid disappointment, get yourself a monthly subscription HERE*

I can't wait to share more Elle's Studio awesomeness with you a lil later in the month!

(& I am excited to see what you'll create with these products too!) 

Thanks so much for visiting 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 

Paper Issues: November Try It Tuesday!

Hi Papercrafting Friends! 

It's time for another super fun edition of 

One of my favourite challenges on the Paper Issues calendar, 

but hey, I may be bias, lol! 

I just love trying new things, and I get really excited by all the wonderful ideas you all share with us! 

This month we want you to try....

 creating your own embellishments!

(and then use that embellishment/s on your project that you share with us!)

So much fun!

Here's just a few suggestions/ideas of DIY embellishments to get you started:

Make your own flowers from dies, layered cut files or ribbons

Paper rosettes

 Layered tags

 Feathered arrows from skewer sticks

 Stitch die cut ephemera together to create a new look

Banners / bunting & flags from washi tape

The possibilities are endless!

& Remember: This challenge is suitable for all creations; scrapbook layouts, cards, OTPs, planners etc

For my DIY embellishments,  I chose to make paper rosettes. 

You'll notice that I hot glued puffy stickers over the center joins for a more 'polished' look......

Aren't they gorgeous?!
You'll also spot that I also created my own layered tag from pattern paper, ephemera, stickers and one of my rosettes. I LOVE how this turned out!
Here's how I combined them all into my layout,

"Sweet Girl"

WOW! Happiness is definitely here!

Such a fun and vibrant page of my sweet girl!

I have used the stunning Crate Paper: Maggie Holmes Carousel collection & it's available in the store HERE.

 I just love how bright and playful it is!

To keep everything looking beautifully coordinated, I used pattern papers and stickers from this line to make my rosettes and tag too!

 Let's take a closer look.....

Oh so gorgeous!!! All the paper pretties!!!

From the 6 x 12 Stcikers to the Puffy & Chipboard Stickers, the Die Cut Ephemera & even those Enamel Pin Stickers -  this collection is out to impress!

Just look at that Enamel circus tent?!! So super cute!

The patterned paper base is the B-side of Fairgrounds - love the black n white pattern against those POP colours!

And before you ask, that STUNNING mixed media background has been created with my favourite Shimmerz Paints: Vibez mists!

You'll spy Hermit The Frog, Jeni B Bleu, Sunset Strip & Razzeldazzel Berry! LOVE them all!

I hope you have enjoyed seeing my take on this month's challenge! 

Now it's your turn,

 I can't wait to see what you make! 

Upload your new projects to the Friends & Fans Facebook Group:

 November Challenge Album HERE

Need supplies before you start?

Get yours in the Paper Issues store HERE

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

Thanks so much for visiting!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: *New Challenge* Add It Up!

Hi My Creative Friends!

It's time to share another of our NEW challenges starting this month at Paper Issues!
This challenge is called,

& it's super fun!!!

Every month we will be assigned a goal number of points to achieve.
This month it's score anything over one hundred points.
The points values are here:

So if you use a photo it equals 5 points - but if you were to use 5 photos on your layout it would earn you 25 points ( 5 x 5 = 25). Simply Add Up your layout to ensure you reach the target number. 

As I mentioned before, this month is a busy layout, as we're looking for a score of 100 or more.

Here's what I created, 

"You Rock"

How awesome is this?! Love this cool lil guy! 

I've combined Heidi Swapp's Magnolia Jane with Cocoa Vanilla Studio's new boy line, You Rock - & I just love how it turned out! 

Only one photo for me, so lots of pattern papers, ink, stamping & washi tape to bump up my score. Plus a whole stack of fun embellishments; chipboard stickers, transparencies, clear stickers, veneers, ephemera and more! I think my score is around 110ish.... lol, it's definitely over 100 anyways ;)

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

How fabulous is that CVS rubber charm 'You Rock'?  So very cool!!!

I am also in LOVE with the Magnolia Jane: Special Clear Stamp Set which I have used randomly through my design, 

And yes, that's a lil more houndstooth love from the Paper Issues happy mail squeezed in here too!

That gold transparency is pretty awesome too!!!

My boy. Totally Rad!!!

I hope you feel inspired by my take on the new Add It Up challenge!

Need Heidi Swapp Magnolia Jane???

Grab yours, and all your scrapbook favourites, in the Paper Issues store here

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

Needing a few more ideas before you tackle this new challenge?

Visit the Paper Issues blog here to see what our amazing Designers have come up with!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo