Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Sweet Happiness Layout & Process Video!

Hi Creative Friends!

Welcome back for more paper crafting inspiration!

This week the Cocoa Vanilla Studio Design Team are being asked to Turn Old Into New again, and scraplift one of our very own older pages! 

Such a fun challenge to scraplift youself - but which layout to pick?! 

In the end I chose this pretty page from March of last year....

"Precious Moment"

Precious, indeed! 

Such a beautiful layout created with the divine MORE THAN WORDS collection. I just adore this page, and am especially taken in by the delicacy & softeness, the butterflies and all those pretty pattern papers! I simply couldn't resist recreating this layout with the HAPPINESS collection and twisting it to create a brighter and bolder edition!

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

"Sweet"

Whoa!!! How gorgeous is this?! 

Definitely bolder & brighter, but also super beautiful too!

I have tried to maintain the integrity of the original design, whilst giving the layout a completely refreshing and fun new look! 

Like the original page, I have kept with the pattern paper border, and large cut file butterfly with a layered focal photograph as the key design elements. 

You'll also spy a few additional butterflies scattered around the photo too....

My layout begins with that fabulous blue paper, CV-HA003 GOOD VIBES - such a stunning pattern paper! Next I trim the gorgeous wreath paper, CV-HA005 SO FRESH to 11" x 11" and layer over the pretty blue base. I use the 6 x 8 HAPPINESS PAPER PAD and CV-HA007 EXPRESSIVE pattern paper to back the butterfly cut file (cut file is called Butterfly Wings & is courtesy of The Cut Shoppe) & then layer this large butterfly through the center of the page. 

So lovely!

Similar to the original layout is my use of a single, black and white square photo. I foam mount this photograph, and position it through the center of the butterflies wings. I also fussy cut a few smaller butterflies from pattern paper CV-HA008 BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL, and scatter them around my sweet photo.

Speaking of sweet, I use the sweet CARDSTOCK DIE CUT TITLE to both embellish my photo, & as my layout title.

For finishing touches, I add a couple more butterflies - this time from the ACCESSORY STICKERS sheet, and a sprinkling of sequins (Happy Vibes sequin mix from Spiegelmom Scraps). Gorgeous!

A really simple & sweet scrap lift of my Precious Moments layout!

You can see how it all came together in my process video HERE.

Thanks so much for watching!

I hope I have inspired you to get creating today!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Cool Kid!

Hi Creatives!

Welcome back for more Cocoa Vanilla Studio inspiration!

For today's DT assignment I am scraplifting the incredibly talented, Anna Komenda! 

I know, what a task! 

Everything Anna creates is pure awesomenss, and today's layout is no exception!

Here's her original layout, created for last month's Throwback Thursday.....

Told you it was pure awesomenss!!! What a stunning page!

I decided to create a boy version of it using our super cool, Boys Rule collection! 

Here's my take,

"Cool Kid"

 

How awesome is this?!! He's one cool kid, for sure!

Just like Anna's original I have opted for a pattern paper base, & made a real feature of the frames in this collection. 

Such a clever design!

The background paper is the reverse side of CV-BR009 GOOD TIMES, and I just love its textural appearance! The concrete look is so raw and edgy - perfect for more masculine memory keeping! I have used a lime and sky blue color scheme to compliment the coolness of the GOOD TIMES paper. I opt for wood grain embellishments and frames as my accent color; to add warmth and balance to my page. Awesome!

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

While Anna features flowers as her core embellishment, I have used stars for mine. 

You'll spot stars from the CLEAR STICKERS, ACCESSORY STICKERS, CHIPBOARD PIECES, & even the DIE CUT EPHEMERA pack! All.the.stars for the win!!! T

o add dimension and interest to the stars, I foam mount a few of them & even layer one or two together.

But it's the layered frames that really make this layout! I have combined frames from both the DIE CUT EPHEMERA & MISCELLANY packs to create this fun look! For my photo cluster, I dress the frames with that awesome #BOYSRULE FLAIR BUTTON, a CHIPBOARD PIECES star and arrow, and my DIE CUT EPHEMERA COOL KID title.

Tucked between the layered frames are a few more EPHEMERA stars, an ACCESSORY STICKERS tab,  as well as a flag & label from the MISCELLANY pack. The #EPIC subtitle is fussy cut from pattern paper, CV-BR006 BOY STUFF & just adds that little something extra! 

Here's another view for you....

Awesome! Loving all the details here!

That FLAIR BUTTON is the best! I use it not only for cool factor, but to balance my black & white photo and camera embellishment (rule of three and all that jazz  ;)  ) To add more dimension & interest I foam mount the DIE CUT camera too!

Travelling down the page, I add a  few more stars (you can never have too many, right?), as well more layered frames......

I opt for smaller frames to avoid distraction from my focal point and photo, and embellish with the CHIPBOARD PIECES wood grain face, ACCESSORY STICKER flag, and that Super Hero EPHEMERA. Very cool!

And there you have it!

My scraplift of our amazing Anna Komenda using our Boys Rule collection! 

I hope I have inspired you to scraplift this layout too! 

You can see more of Anna's awesome creations HERE

Thanks so much for visiting,

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Paper Issues: May Scraplift Sunday #1

Hi Everyone! 

Welcome back for more Paper Issues awesomeness with one of our favorite challenges - 

Scraplift Sunday!

And yes, I know I'm a few days late - but better late than never, right?

This week we're lifting this gorgeous layout from the insanely talented Anita Bownds....

Oh sigh!!! This is simply stunning!

Such a beautiful layout! 

Inspired by the Spring theme, I have used Fancy Pants Designs: The Bright Side collection for my take on it! 

Here's my layout, 

"It's a Beautiful Day"

Oh isn't this so super pretty & fresh?!! 

I just adore this new collection! 

The Bright Side, indeed! Love! 

I have followed Anita's design, but opted for pretty florals and birds, over tags and bunnies. Cute! 

I even featured a cut file in the photo cluster just like the original. 

I used my fave Paper Issues cut file again, lol!

It's called Cherish Florals and looks like this....

You can download this fabulous file for FREE here. 

Awesome!

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

So.much.pretty!!! 

Those blooms are just divine! 

And how fabulous are those Bubblegum Pink Nuvo Drops?!! 

Happy Heart for sure! 

And there you have it! 

My take on this week's Scraplift Sunday! 

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Thanks so much for visiting!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days,
Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: April Scraplift Sunday #4

Hi Creatives!

It's Sunday Funday! And at Paper Issues that means only one thing....

Yayyy! 

Time for another super fun Scraplift! 

For this week's lift, we're taking inspiration from the gorgeous Courtney Sawyer. 

Here's her stunning layout....

Sweet, indeed!!! 

And here's my take on it...

"Love You"

I had SO much fun creating this!
And how gorgeous are my two in the photo?!! Growing up way too fast!
You'll spot that I am stash busting the last of my Crate Paper: Maggie Holmes: Carousel collection. 
Such a fun and whimsical line that I've made a ton of gorgeous projects from!
If you're really lucky - you might just snare the last of this collection in the store HERE

I have used the reverse side of pattern paper Ferris Wheel as the base for my page, and then added lots of delicious Shimmerz Paints Vibez in Pop Art Pink & Jeni Be Bleu to my cardstock layer.
Here's a closer look.....

Those colors combined with the gold are everything!!!

And speaking of gold, how awesome is that Gold Puffy Word Sticker title?!!

So fabulous!!! 

The gold glitter scallop trim is actually cut from the Ephemera packaging - cool, huh?

So many pretty details to this lift!

The roller skate Enamel Pin Sticker is just the cutest adornment! 

I just adore how fun and playful this layout is! Perfect for my two darlings!

And there you have it! 

My take on this week's Scraplift Sunday!

 I can't wait to see you take on this challenge! 

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Goodluck!

Thanks for visiting!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: March Scraplift Sunday Wk2

Hi Creative Friends!

Hooray for Sunday! Happy Days!
And at Paper Issues, Sundays are for scraplifting!

Today we're lifting this incredible design from the talented Rachel O'Neal....

Isn't this fun!!! All the circles make for a great lift!!!

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

"YES"

Isn't this sweet?!!
Just me and Mr A for Awesome hanging out in the city and having fun! Love it!

I have used the gorgeous Pinkfresh Studio: Let Your Heart Decide collection, and I am just loving the pretty colors in this line!!!
I have used pattern paper Impulse for my base, and then layered it with an 11 x 11" white cardstock. My photo takes center stage, and has been backed with a super cute Stitched Frame, reverse side of pattern paper Whim & a doily from my stash!
There are a LOT of cool circle embellishments in this line which I combined with some punched pattern papers from the 6 x 6 Paper Pad to recreate that fun background!
Here's a closer look for you....

As always, the Pinkfresh sentiments are spot on! 

It's almost as if Kinnari (owner and creator of Pinkfresh Studio) lives inside my head at times! 

Good heart and happy vibes for the win!

And how awesome is that Wood Veneer Sticker title? Yes! La la LOVE it! 

Aren't those Die Cuts just divine?!!

Such a fun and fresh collection! 

So cute! 

Let Your Heart Decide is just perfect for documenting the everyday stories!

And there you have it!

I hope you liked seeing my take on this week's 

Paper Issues Scraplift Sunday!

Play along with all our fun challenges in the

Paper Issues Friends & Fans Facebook group HERE

***Every new entry you upload puts you in the draw for the monthly store Gift Card prize***

Needing supplies before you get started?

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Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: March Scraplift Sunday Wk1

Hi Everyone! 

It feels like ages since I played along with the awesome Paper Issues Scraplift Sunday challenge! 

So good to get back to it & have some much needed scrappy time!

Today's lift is courtesy of the very talented Wendy Tipton and her layout looks like this....

Isn't this something?!! That banner, that stitching, SO much awesomeness!!!

And here's my take on it....

"So Cute"

Oh how super cute is this!?!!
Just adore these two! And I think this layout says it all!
I stuck fairly close to Wendy's original design, but gave it my own 'feel'.
Hope you like it!

I have used Crate Paper's Main Squeeze collection & I am just adoring that specialty paper,
Red Glitter Hearts - it's so pretty!
You'll also spy pattern papers Just Love, & SWAK as well as tons of super cute heart embellishments!

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



Oh gosh! The Heart Tassels, the Puffy Stickers, the Ephemera... I heart it all! So stinkin' cute!!!

And speaking of cute, how about that Sweetest Puffy Thickers title.....

Gor-jus!!!

There's so many divine embellishments in this collection!

You'll even spot Chipboard Stickers, and 6 x 12 Stickers too.....

Gah! Sweetness overload!!!

What a pretty take on this week's Scraplift Sunday!

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I can't wait to see your interpretation of this week's Scraplift Sunday!

Upload yours in the Paper Issues Friends & Fans Facebook group HERE 

& you'll go in the draw to win a Paper Issues Gift Card.

Goodluck!!!!

Thanks so much for visiting, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: February Scraplift Sunday Wk4

Hi Creative Friends!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues awesomeness with 

my share on a lil Scraplift Sunday inspiration!

I am always blown away by how incredibly aaah-mazing our Design Team members are,
so getting to scraplift them is such a thrill!
Today I am lifting this gorgeous layout from the insanely talented Mary Ann Jenkins.....

Awesome, huh?!!

This makes me smile and feel so happy!

And with that in mind, I have used the bright & fun

Crate Paper Good Vibes collection for my take......

"Love You Tons" 

Squeee! Isn't this super FUN!?!!!

I just adore the bright and playful feel of the Good Vibes collection!

As the original layout design was SO good, I didn't change it up much at all. 

I do heart those super cute Pom Pom Frames!

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

Such beautiful captures of my two darlings - love this memory! 

The Good Vibes is definitely what it's all about! 

I've used the fabulous puffy script font Thickers for my subtitle, as well as lots of cute ephemera too! 

I love the combination of gold glitter, textures and cork in this line - really contemporary!  

You'll also spy a few pieces from the Chipboard Stickers sheet - these are always my fave Crate Paper items. 

So much fun! 

Sequins, and watercolor paint splatters complete my take on Mary Ann's inspiring original!

I do hope you've enjoyed seeing my take on this Scraplift Sunday feature!

Now it's your turn!

I can't wait to see your version of  Mary Ann Jenkin's original design! 

Need supplies before you get started?

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Tag us @paperissues and use the hashtag #paperissues so we can leave you some love 

(& maybe even feature your creations too!)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: September Scraplift Sunday!

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends!

It's Sunday and at Paper Issues that means we Scraplift!!!

Yay!

Here's the fabulous layout we're lifting this week, 

it's from the super talented Damaris!

Isn't it awesome?!! So fresh and fun!

I couldn't wait to lift it!

Here's my take on it...

"Grow Wild"

I had tons of fun with this! 

Sometimes you just need to get out the messy stuff and play!!!

You'll spy my fave, Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Wild At Heart collection, teamed up with some gorgeous mixed media products from Shimmerz Paints. 

How cool are those chipboard frames?! 

& Oh, those pretty blues!!!

Here's a close up or two for you....

Cut aparts, ephemera, and a cute chippy frame = perfection!

That gorgeous background has been created with a circular mask,

 Shimmerz Paints: Paste-eez: Baby Boy Blue applied with a palette knife, 

as well as inky splatters and drips from Spritz: Sapphire.

So beautiful! 

I just love the contrast of the wood veneer words against the blue - so striking!

And those frames really complete the look! 

So cool!

Love these two & I hope they continue to grow wild for sometime yet!

Hope you like my fun take on this week's scraplift!

You can see more takes from our talented team here

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Yay! I've got you covered!

Thankyou so much for stopping by today!

I hope you'll join us in the Paper Issues Friends & Fans Facebook group and play along too!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo