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 

Shimmerz Paints: Hello Sunshine!

Hello February, & Hello Sunshine!!!!

I am so excited to be sharing another gorgeous Shimmerz Paints project with you today!

"Hello Sunshine"


Ooooooh!!! All the happy Summer vibes here!
Love this!
You'll spy lots of awesome Shimmerz colors here!
I took inspiration from the Dear Lizzy Hello Sunshine ephemera, and that fabulous (wave like) Elle's Studio washi tape! So cool!

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



I started by lightly sketching my sun and wave design, and then literally painted them in using those gorgeous Inklingz Paints.
I used Inklingz: Can't Elope, &  Meet Me @ Sunset for the sun, and Green Goddess for those mimicked waves. You'll also spot some delicate splatters using Inklingz: Beets Me & She Packs A Punch. 
SO awesome! I just adore this color combination!
I have mixed Dear Lizzy's Stargazer collection with Elle's Studio: Live Laugh Love line for this happy, Summer beach days page!
My chipboard title has been treated with Vibez: Jeni Be Bleu & Cold As Ice - love the two tone look!
Fab-u-lous!!!
I can't tell you enough how incredible these paints are to work with!!!!
Here's a few close ups for you.....

Vibez: Jeni Be Bleu is such a signature Shimmerz Paints colour! Isn't it gorgeous?!!

Here's a better look at those tiny Inklingz splatters.....

Gosh, it's just so pretty!!!

I ADORE Inklingz - the shimmer and high sheen on these paints is mind blowing! 

I think Green Goddess may be going on my newest favourites list!!! 

Spectacular!

And there you have it!

All the Summer Vibez!!!

Needing a lil Shimmerz Paints to brighten up your day?

Visit the store HERE &

Type AMANDA in the comments section of your order to receive a freebie!!!

Yes,  type Amanda = free paint!

Thanks so much for visiting! 

I hope I have inspired you!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: February Ad-spiration!

Hi Creatives! 

Welcome back for more Paper Issues awesomeness!
 I am super excited to be sharing a better look at the new February challenge, 

This fun challenge is all about taking inspiration from an advertisment selected by our team.

Here's what this month's 'Ad' looks like....

WOW!

Talk about fun! This is SO awesome! 

Take inspiration any way you wish ! From the bright rainbow colours, to the spiral pattern, to the exclamation design, or even the text, - basically anything goes!

Oh, & there's even a new FREE cut file in the store to compliment this challenge too! 

It's called Live Out Loud & you can download it HERE

Isn't it fabulous?!! 

While it's no secret that I LOVE our free files, I had a different idea for my layout today though.....

Here's my take on this bold & bright Ad, 

"Love Beyond Words"

Isn't this FUN!

I have used a bunch of Elle's Studio: Live Laugh Love Lil Snippets Labels as an alternative to the exclamation marks, and arranged them in the same spiral pattern! To strengthen the connection between the Ad and my layout, I have also used bright, rainbow colours and then stamped exclamation marks around my mixed media background. 

Such a cool design to use your labels and tags with!

You'll also spy Enamel Dots, Puffy Stickers and even a stamp from the Elle's Studio collection.  

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

We have so much fun, indeed!

Another element that I drew inspiration from was the wording in the Ad's text.... 

As you'll see from my photo, my boy Lives Out Loud! and I love him beyond words -  it ties in perfectly with the Ad. 

Here's a very quick look at that background......

I have used Shimmerz Paints Vibez and Spritz, and applied them using the packaging technique. So effective!

It's all about the details! 

Speaking of details, here's a better look at those Elle's Studio labels.....

Totally Awesome!!!

I hope I have inspired you to join us and play along with this great challenge! 

Needing supplies before you start?

Visit the Paper Issues store HERE 

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

Upload your new Adspiration projects to the February Challenge Album in the Paper Issues Friends & Fans Facebook Group HERE

Do you heart instagram? 

We do!!!

Tag @paperissues  and use the hashtag  #paperissues in all your challenge projects so we can leave you some love and maybe even feature or repost your creation too! Yay!!!

Ordering from Shimmerz Paints?

Type AMANDA in the comments section of your order and they'll send you a Freebie! ;)

Thanks so much for visiting! 

I can't wait to see your takes on this terrific new challenge! 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: Scraplift Sunday!

Hi Creative Friends!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues awesomeness with Scraplift Sunday!

Today we're lifting this fabulous layout from the very talented Janet.....

I know, right?! Totally awesome! 

I am kinda enjoying vertical designs again, so I decided to rotate this design. 

Here's what I came up with....

"Happy Memories"

Omgoodness! Could this boy get any cuter?! Such a sweetie! Adore him to no end!

I've used the striking Elle's Studio: Live Laugh Love collection for this scraplift & I am just loving how it turned out!!! 

The bold colours against the white cardstock, as well as the veneers, really make this layout pop! 

So cool! 

Here's a closer view.......

All my heart, indeed! He truly makes us all happy - such a joyful lil man! 

Aren't those veneers just divine? Just look at that scalloped trim!

I should note that the solid black hearts are actually from Bella Blvd. They coordinate perfectly with the Elle's puffy sticker title! 

Lots of cool tabs, paper trims and Bits 'n' Pieces ephemera going on here! 

Can you believe that the all day, everryday is actually a washi sticker from this line too?!!So much awesomeness!!!

Needing some Elle's Studio for your stash? 

Grab it from the Paper Issues store here

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

Wanting more inspiration?
See what the rest of team has created for this super fun scraplift here

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I hope you liked my take on Janet's fabulous design - I can't wait to see your take on it!

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