Happy Arty Days

Kaisercraft September Creations

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back for more inspiration with the amazing Kaisercraft collections for September!

Boy-oh-boy have I got some eye candy for you this month!

As usual, I am just totally in love with them all

& couldn't stop at just a few projects.... lol!

So go pop on the kettle, sit back, relax, and enjoy seeing what I've created to inspire you!

First up, I am sharing the gorgeous Silver Bells collection....

How beautiful! Think pinks, blues, vintage and Christmas - sheer paper bliss!

Here's what I've created with it...

"Christmas Countdown" Beyond The Page

I know - how sweet is this Christmas Countdown? Sooooo very pretty!

Although my darling Mr A for Awesome was a bit concerned about 'where the chocolates go?' Bless him!

Other: Thickers numerals

Speaking of my awesome boy, here he is....

"Believe" layout

Yep, cute as a button! And so very hilarious too!

How fabulous are these papers though? I couldn't wait to get a lil mixed media onto them - with Kaisercraft's new release Christmas Templates!

Here's a closer view...

And loving the new decorative dies as well! Kaisercraft really spoil us with fabulous product!

Other: Texture paste, & staples.

Here's another contemporary page of my boy at Christmastime,

"Believe" 8.5" x 11" layout

Love this! So modern & fun despite the vintage feel of the papers, & those new dies are really just divine!

But, I can't let Mr A steal all the limelight -

here's my beautiful daughter with some very pretty pinks....

"Merry Christmas LOVE" layout

Gorgeous, huh?!

These patterned papers are simply divine! And those ornament collectables are a perfect adornment - too pretty!

And another modern, contemporary page for my personal 8.5 x 11" album.....

"Christmas" 8.5" x 11" layout

And, because it's a Christmas collection, here's a couple of Christmas cards too...

How cute is that sequin shaker pocket?!!

So many paper pretties with this lovely collection!

And if you want a lil more Silver Bells inspiration - see my Design Team Finalist 2015 Entry here.

I was lucky enough to sample this gorgeous collection earlier this year,

and yes, I am still in love with it!!!

The second collection that I fell in love with this month is the more tradtional, Home For Christmas.

This is a really earthy Christmas collection that has the cutest stamps set too!

Here's a super sweet Christmas package and stamped gift tag...

Told you it had a cute stamp set!

"Merry Christmas" layout

How cool is this?!!

Such a fun page, & I really love that new Stars C6 Decorative Die - it's a new favourite of mine!

Let's take a closer peak at it.....

Love those Merry Christmas Clear Stickers too! Very cool!

Here's another bright and contemporary page,

"Smile, it's Christmas" layout

Such a cheeky photo!!! How cute is this boy?!!

Again, quite a modern design but a great display of those patterned papers and collectables.

I also love cork as an embellishment & the new Stars C6 Decorative Die works perfectly with the Kaisercraft Cork Sheets - awesomeness!

Such a lovely Christmas collection needs a few cards too...

"Merry Christmas" card

"Tis the Season" card

"December to Remember" card

"The most wonderful time" card

& the final collection that I am sharing with you today is the incredible new Family Tree inspired, Generations

This collection has a really traditional and vintage Family Tree style to it & is just perfect for Family Albums!

I've started creating a 12 x 12" album of my family with it -

Here's where I am up to,

"Grandmother"

"Grandfather"

Kaisercraft Products: PP227 | 12 x 12" Paper Pad, CT839 | Collectables, FL327 | Elm Tree. Other: Lace.

"Mother"

Kaisercraft Products: PP227 | 12 x 12" Paper Pad, CT839 | Collectables, F629 | Buttercream, RS411 | Cameo. Other: lace.

"Father"

Kaisercraft Products: PP227 | 12 x 12" Paper Pad, CT839 | Collectables, TM806 | Metal Label Pulls-Brass, TM812 | Metal Drawer Knobs.

"Daughter"

"Son"

Kaisercraft Products: PP227 | 12 x 12" Paper Pad, CT839 | Collectables, TM812 | Metal Drawer Knobs, FL301 | Leaves. Other: Ribbon.

& my final lovely that I am sharing today is a beautiful frame of my mum and darling son....

This one truly is a "Treasured Memory"

Isn't this divine?! This one makes me smile every time I see it!

Such pretty corner embellishment clusters too....

So beautiful!

Hope you have enjoyed viewing some of my creations with these stunning new collections!

Thanks for leaving a kind comment,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Jot Magazine Issue 11: LOVED Layout

Hi Creatives!

I have some really exciting news to share with you...

A while back I submitted one of my layouts to

for the very first time

& I am delighted to share that it was accepted!

Yay!!! Happy Dancing for me ;)

What an honour to have my creative work featured in this gorgeous boutique online mag!

The latest Jot Magazine Issue 11 is now ready and waiting free for your online viewing.

Issue 11 is truly a visual feast, jam packed with all sorts of papery things to see, read about, make and enjoy. You'll spy my layout in the Just My Type Gallery....

Here's a peak though - if you're short of time,

"LOVED"

I know - how precious is this?! Love these two darlings!

I've used the Simple Stories I Am... collection papers and stickers - just perfect!

Here's a closer peak at some of that "Type" feature...

Yep. A very cool type page! Hope you liked it :)

But, if you've got a minute...

Grab youself a cuppa, get comfy and click the link below to check it out !

Jot Magazine #11

Thanks for stopping by today,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

APOCD: Friday Favourites: Paper Pretty

Hi My Creative Lovelies!

Hope you've all had a fabulous week!

& are ready to sing, "Hooray for Friday!!!"

Let's kick start that weekend early with some scrap happy inspiration :)

I am still totally diving in to my APOCD: July Main Cake Kit....

I know - so many paper pretties in this kit!

And that's where today's page came from -

It's a simply because the papers are so pretty I had to use them page! Lol!

Here it tis...

"Best Day Ever"

Naww... such a beautiful moment! Hello Best Day Ever indeed!

Told you those papers were pretty!

I've used the Crate Paper Inc Confetti paper, and combined it with the Simple Stories So Fancy stickers, those amazing Jen Hadfield puffy stickers, and a few scattered sequins.

A fairly simple page design - but with these gorgeous products you don't need much to make your layout complete.

Love it!

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

Yep. That be pretty paper - LOVE!!!

And those stickers are really awesome too....

Aren't they divine?!!

But if I have to pick a favourite it would be that floral bouquet - it just compliments that paper perfectly!

Oh, and I am sucker for those black puffy stickers too tho!

Isn't that black heart the coolest?!

SO many pretty things in the July Kit - making it my Friday Favourite!

Hope you liked my layout, & that I've inspired you to dive into your kits a lil more ;)

Have an Awesome Weekend!

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Imaginarium Designs: September Layouts

Hi my fellow Creatives!

Welcome to a new month of awesome inspiration & creativity!

I am starting September off with some super fun & playful layouts!

You'll spy lots of the new Imaginarium Designs chipboard available & hopefully I'll inspire you to get creating ;)

First up, a seriously cool Dad and Son page......

"Special For Today"

I know, how divine is that pic?!!

Mr A for Awesome and his Dad down at the beach and just hanging out! Love it!

And what a fabulous boy page!

Natalie May's new pie chart chippies are soooo awesome!

(& they partner perfectly with that Cut Shoppe X File digital file)

A great embellie for masculine pages!

I have inked mine in Black and Island Kaisercraft Ink Pads.

Tip: Kaisercraft inks are great for chipboard as they're super juicy and bursting with colour!

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

You'll also see some of my old favourite chippies here too....

Steampunk clock & cogs;

Both of which I have sprayed with an iridescent peach misting spray.

This has an almost rusty, metallic look to it - perfect for partnering with some precious metals!

A super cool, masculine layout - find the chippies here...

Natalie's Pie Charts

Steam Punk Clock (small)

9 Cogs on board

Next up, a really pretty girly page....

"Your Time To Shine"

Isn't this pretty?!!

Those papers and ephemera are from the all new Cocoa Vanilla Studio collection: Life Is Beautiful, but it's that awesome title that I'm crushing on....

Evidence that our chippie titles are truly perfect for all our layout lovelies!!!

Apart from that fabulous new title, "Your Time To Shine", this page also contains Natalie's new mini hand drawn hearts, & the left overs from an old corner flourish.

Left overs?? Well, hardly - just take a peak at how cute it looks?