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

Hi Friends! 

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio inspiration
with the fabulous August Kit and new release items!
I know, every month I say it, but truly this month's kit and add-ons are aaaah-may-zing!!!

Check them out....

August Kit


The colors & patterns are just stunning!

And let's not forget the fabulous August New Releases....

WOW! 

And last, but by no means least, the amazing
August Printables & Digital Files

Wow! So.much.awesome!!!

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

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

First up is a sweet 8.5" x 11" page documenting my darling girl's academic achievements,

"School Life"




This is so awesome! Such a special occasion to document for her school life!

Elle's Studio Supplies: August 2020 Kit, A New Day Stickers, Composition Stickers, So Cool Puffy Stickers, ABC Wood Veneer, Acrylic Hearts, Shine Brighter Stamp & Summer Fun 6 x 8.5" Paper Stack.

Other: White Bazzill Cardstock, Staz-on Black, Ribbon, & SpiegelMom Scraps Sequins.

Let's take a closer look at this lovely...

So many pretty details!
The Shine Bright Stamp is pretty amazing, but it it's the So Cool Puffy Stickers title that wins my heart! I mixed the Hello Life & So Cool Phrases to create my 'school life' title. So versatile!
The Composition Stickers and ABC Veneer are fun embellishments for this education theme too! 

Awesome, indeed!
Loving the color scheme of gray, coral red and black n white - so classy!



Those puffy stickers are errrything!!!



Always Be Curious, indeed!
Love it!

My second layout has a real Summer vibe to it,

"Celebrating Fun Times"



How bright 'n' fun is this?!
Summer memories documented to perfection!

Elle's Studio Supplies: August 2020 Kit, A New Day Stickers, Chipboard Tags, So Cool Puffy Stickers, Wood Veneer Circles, Acrylic Hearts, Summer Fun 6 x 8.5" Paper Stack, & Bright Polka Dot 6 x 8.5" Paper Stack.

Other: White Bazill Cardstock, stapler & pale blue tissue paper. 

So simple, and yet so strikingly beautiful - LOVE this!

I combined the August Kit, new releases and both the Bright Polka Dot & Summer Fun 6 x 8.5" papers to create this layout.

The new release embellishments are really stunning! 

They look so good clustered together!

Yep, August at Elle's Studio is superb!

***Shop ALL the Elle's Studio products HERE***

Thanks so much for visiting, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Elle's Studio: More June Kit Inspiration!

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio: June Kit inspiration!

Summer is my favorite season, & I just couldn't resist adding a lil sunshine into today's layout -  

Here's what I'm talkin' 'bout....

"Summer Snapshots"

For the love of Summer, sunshine & sunbursts! 

Whoa! 

The June Kit is outta this world!

Elle's Studio Supplies: June Kit, Summer Fun 6 x 8.5" Paper Stack, Summer Wood Veneers, Vacation Wood Veneers, Summer Stickers, June Labels, Tiny Shapes & Dots Puffy Stickers. 

Other Supplies: White Bazzill Cardstock, & Pale Blue Tissue Paper

Let's take a closer look at this striking sunburst page....

Inspired by the theme & colors of my family photograph, I knew I wanted to create a page that evoked all the Summer vibes. As soon as I saw the yellow sun pattern paper in the Summer Fun Paper Pack, I knew I would have to use it! 

However, unlike my usual butting of two papers together to create the illusion of a full 12" paper, I had to get a little creative to make this design work. 

To form the sun, I had to trim the first sun paper to 6 inches long, and then rotate the second sun paper, and trim it to 6 inches wide. Now, when combined these two sun papers became one large radial 6" x 12" sun  - awesome! 

To add extra dimension, & texture to this sun, I cut along all the sun rays, distressed all the edges and foam mounted all the pale yellow segments. For added impact, I also added a half inch trim of the blue striped pattern paper (also from the Summer Fun Paper Pack) beneath this sun. 

To keep my design uniform, I lightly distressed the edge of this paper too. 

So effective!

I layered my photograph onto a couple of the 3" x 4" note cards from the June Kit, some pale blue tissue paper from my stash, and some of that gorgeous blue striped paper. Into these layers, I tucked in a few embellishments - die cuts, June Labels and even that fussy cut 'summer fun' circle. 

I wanted to use the Summer Fun circle as a feature embellishment as it combined the sun design with the blue colors and also aided to anchor my photo cluster onto that circular sun. 

Such a fun way to use the June Kit journal cards! 

I cleverly positioned this photo cluster over the center of the sun for two key reasons. 

1. So that your eye would be drawn directly into my photo

and 2. To cover the paper joins & enhance the illusion of 12 inch papers. 

Drawing on the natural sand color in my photograph, and a need to balance out all that bright pop color, I mixed the Summer and Vacation Wood Veneers and added them to my design. 

The Summer Snapshots veneer fitted beautifully across my photo and formed the perfect title! 

To further enhance the sun design, I used a mix of circular embellishments throughout my page, and even scattered some puffy sticker dots (from the Tiny Shapes & Dots Puffy Stickers released in May) too. Those little pops of teal created a point of difference between the dominant blue & yellow, and added that extra interest. 

For finishing touches, I added a spot of journaling with the Summer Stickers. 

Such a simple, yet super striking page to document my family's Summer story! 

I hope I have inspired you to start documenting your Summer stories with the fabulous

  Elle's Studio June Kit & new releases! 

Thanks so much for visiting,

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

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

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio awesomeness! 

Like always, this month's exclusive kit and new release items are amazing - check them out:

Elle's Studio June Kit


Wa wa WOW!!!
Such a fun array of colors, patterns and Summer themed sentiments!
 And the Add-On items are just as desirable...

Yes, please! Gimme.all.the.things!!!

So.much.gorgeousness!

And last but by no means least, 

the Digital Cut Files and Summer Snapshot Printables are all kinds of awesome too!

Yep, it's another month of Elle's Studio amazingness!!! 

***Shop ALL these fabulous memory keeping products HERE***

Here's a look at my first two projects created with the June Kit & extras! 

First up is this sweet page,

"A Summer Story"

Oh, how sweet is this?!

I scream, you scream, we all scream for icecream! 

Too cute!

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

Other Supplies: White Bazzill Cardstock. 

The colors in the June Kit and the Summer Fun papers are so bright and fun that I just had to make the most of them for this happy Summer page! Everything coordinates so beautifully and is just a joy to create with. 

Those gorgeous Chipboard Star Stickers are no exception either! Aren't they divine?! 

And who can resist icecream stickers? Adore them!

Such a simple design, and yet so striking! Love it!

My second layout also showcases those stunning Summer Fun pattern papers....

"Sweet Dreams" 

Nawww! Sweet dreams, indeed! 

Such a magical page!

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

Other Supplies: White Bazzill Cardstock, Blue & Mint Stamping Ink, Silver Embroidery Thread, Pom Pom Trim & White Tissue Paper. 

Isn't this just the sweetest puppy page ever?! 

I was so inspired by all the stars present in this month's kit and new releases that I just had to make a feature of them. Needless to say, a star burst design was the answer! 

Here's a better look at this page....

So full of texture, and so super whimsical too! 

From the Summer Fun Stamp stars, to the Summer Fun pattern papers, the Chipboard Stars and even the die cuts from the June Kit - this page simply shines! 

The printed Chipboard Star Stickers are my this month's must-haves! 

They are so awesome and super versatile for all your paper crafting projects!

And how cool are the Puffy Alphabet Banner Stickers?! 

Perfect for both scrapbook & pocket page titles and even for greeting card sentiments!

Seriously gorgeous creating with the Elle's Studio June Kit and new releases!

***Shop ALL the Elle's Studio products HERE***

I hope I have inspired you to get creating with this month's kit!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: July Free File Friday #2

Hi Creatives!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues awesomeness with round 2 of

This round is all about documenting your travels, road trips, & staycations from Summer, 

with a Paper Issues Free File or 2!

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

"I Heart Summer Vacation" 

Isn't this FUN?!!!

My boy just adores Summer at the beach and 

there's a sweet story on the back of this layout for him at a later date ;) 

I have used the Summer Days Cut File, which has tons of designs in it!

So cool! 

I ungrouped mine, and rearranged the I heart Summer Vacation into a triangle design. 

Love how it turned out!!!

You can grab this FREE file here

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

The colours in Echo Park Summer FUN are just so bright and cheery! 

Perfect for documenting our happy Summer memories with!

All the embellishments you see are also from this playful line!

Super cool Summer vibes!!!

How cute is that chipboard car?! Love it!

Love it all!

Paper Issues rock the Cut Files!

Get yourself some Paper Issues FREE files here

& if you need supplies, shop in the Paper Issues store here

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Looking for more Free File Friday inspiration?
Visit the Paper Issues blog here

Thanks so much for visiting today!
til next time,

Happy Arty Days, 
Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: July Working Title!

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends & Fans!

Welcome back for the July edition of Working Title!

Let me start by saying that last month's tiny one word title projects were ALL stunning!

I feel so inspired by you all! 

Thanks so much for playing along!

This month the challenge is to feature an icon in (or on) your title! 

Icons may include hearts, stars, emojis, watermelons, toys etc - basically an image or shape within your title! 

I have chosen to use my icon as a letter replacement....

"Love This"

Love this, indeed! Doesn't it just scream Summer Fun?!!

With so many watermelons in the Echo Park Summer Dreams & Summer Fun collections, I just had to make a feature of them! 

I even added my own watercolor melon for added interest to my layout. 

But today we're all about the titles, so here's a closer look at mine.....

How fabulous is that watermelon chipboard sticker as a 'v' ?!! So cool!

Loving this super sweet Summer page!

SO much watermelon goodness! Love it all!

Hope my layout has inspired you to get creating!

Now it's your turn! 

Create a new project, layout, card, pocket page or even off the page item that features an icon in or on the title

 & 

upload it in the Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook group July challenges album here

& go in the draw to win a Paper Issues gift card! YAY!!!

I can't wait to see what you create!

Need supplies before you start? 

Visit the store here

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

Looking for more iconic inspiration? 

See what the rest of our talented team has created here

Thanks so much for visiting today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: July Try It Tuesday!

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends!

Welcome back for another super fun edition of Paper Issues Try It Tuesday!

This month we're going to get a lil messy with paint, & try the scraping technique! Yay! 

This technique is really easy, super fun and creates the coolest backgrounds! 

Here's a quick step by step of what I am meaning.....

1. Apply a few spots of acrylic paint to your layout. 

Ensure that you use colors that will blend well together 

2. Take a palette knife, old store card or even a piece of cardboard, apply mild pressure & literally, scrape the paint.

3. Scrape paint repeatedly until you're happy with the results!

I felt mine was a lil lacking in the pink color, so I added a few paint splatters.....

Such an awesome fun background!

Here's what I created with my paint scrape background....

"FUN"

Oh W.O.W!!! 

Doesn't this just scream Summer Fun?!!!

I've used Echo Park Summer Dreams collection & had a ton of  FUN embellishing this!

You'll notice that my background has become more subtle now, 

and really just highlights my layout - perfect!

Here's a few close ups for you.... 

Lots of layers, chipboard stickers, element stickers and die cuts - so cool!

Here's another view of that awesome paint...

So fabulous! Sweet on Summer indeed!

I really hope that my layout has inspired you!

I love to get messy, and even if you don't, 

I hope you'll Try It for Tuesday ;)

I can't wait to see what you all create for this fun challenge!

Be sure to upload all your new projects into the Paper Issues Friends & Fans group now through August 1st! 

Please tag Paper Issues on your social media posts too, 

as we really love seeing what you've created!

Need supplies from the Paper Issues store? 

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

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo