Paper Issues: June Free File Friday #2

Hi Creatives!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues awesomeness with the mid month share of 

This time we're focusing on any Summer themed Free File from the Paper Issues store!

There are so many options in the store, that I actually used two files on my layout!

Here's what I created....

"Summer Days"

Pure Summer sweetness!

I've used the stunning Echo Park Summer FUN line & combined it with the pineapple cut file featured in the NSD 2017 Free Cut File - see below.

 & I have also used the super pretty Tropical Orchid Free Cut File ....

So Awesome!!!

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

So many beautiful elements to this collection - but I just can't go past that pineapple pattern paper!!! Fabulous!

My cut files are all backed with pattern papers in the Summer FUN line too! 

Here's a better look at that pineapple......

I've embellished it with a few tropical flower stickers - cute!

And speaking of tropical flowers, here's that super stunning orchid up close......

Ga ga gorgeous!!!

If you're like me, and can't live without either of the Echo Park Summer lines don't despair!

You can grab them both in the Paper Issues store here

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

Looking for more Free File Friday inspiration? 

See what our talented team have created here 

& don't forget to grab all the FREE Cut Files here

Thanks so much for stopping by!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: May Notable Quotable

Hi Everyone!

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

This month's quote is just too pretty for words....

Gorgeous, huh?!!

I was totally inspired by the blooms and that tiny heart! Here's what I came up with...

"Bloom" 

Isn't this the prettiest?!! 

I absolutely ADORE this floral pattern paper from Bella Blvd's, Make Your Mark collection! So gorgeous!!! It's called Magnifique - you can see why!

Perfect for this challenge, and my beautiful photograph! 

I fussy cut the pattern paper to form my diagonal design, and used coordinating die cuts to embellish my photo with. 

That golden title is from the Fundamentals Sticker Sheet in the same collection. Pardon the pun, but I think it's Blooming Marvellous! ;) LOL!

Here's a closer look...... 

SOooooooo pretty! Love those die cuts!!!

My photo has been matted with a blue sheet from the Make Your Mark 6 x 8 Paper Pad, as well as a doily from my stash. There's a light layer of watercolour media beneath it all too....

Just gorgeous!

Hope you feel inspired by my layout! 

Fancy some Bella Blvd?!! Silly question! 

Grab yours in the Paper Issues Store and use my code: AMANDA to save 20% off!

Looking for more inspiration? 

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

Thanks for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: April New Issue: Round 2

Hi Creative Friends!

Mid month signals Round 2 of our New Issue at Paper Issues!
This month's issue is:

Put the Petal/Pedal to the Metal/Medal

Suggested ideas:

-Use metallics and/or metal embellishments
-Create a project using flowers or about gardening and spring
-Share something about transportation like bicycles, motorcycles, cars (your first car or current ride), toy cars
-Show us a project about awards and/or accomplishments

Naturally, I went straight to the florals for this one! 
Here's my layout, 

"Just Be You"

Oh my!!! All the floral things for my sweet girl!

I have used the stunning Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Wild At Heart collection, & while I may be biased, I don't think it gets any prettier than this! 

Just look at those layers!!!

Truly love how bold and beautiful this is!

Here's a few close ups....

So pretty!!! 

The doily, cotton thread and white punched butterflies are from my stash, 

& the bitty blooms and sequins are actually from the Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Love Always line. 

Everything else is from the Wild At Heart collection - I know, so many paper pretties!!!

Here's another view.....

Those bold pattern papers and the lusicous layers they create are just stunning!

Such a beautiful girl! I truly hope she doesn't change. Not one little bit! Love her! 

Gorgeous, huh?!

You can get your Cocoa Vanilla Studio supplies here in the Paper Issues Store

& 

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

Thanks so much for visiting! I hope I have inspired you!

You can see more New Issue inspiration from our talented team here

Til next time,

Happy Arty Days, 
Amanda xo