Paper Issues: *New Challenge* Add It Up!

Hi My Creative Friends!

It's time to share another of our NEW challenges starting this month at Paper Issues!
This challenge is called,

& it's super fun!!!

Every month we will be assigned a goal number of points to achieve.
This month it's score anything over one hundred points.
The points values are here:

So if you use a photo it equals 5 points - but if you were to use 5 photos on your layout it would earn you 25 points ( 5 x 5 = 25). Simply Add Up your layout to ensure you reach the target number. 

As I mentioned before, this month is a busy layout, as we're looking for a score of 100 or more.

Here's what I created, 

"You Rock"

How awesome is this?! Love this cool lil guy! 

I've combined Heidi Swapp's Magnolia Jane with Cocoa Vanilla Studio's new boy line, You Rock - & I just love how it turned out! 

Only one photo for me, so lots of pattern papers, ink, stamping & washi tape to bump up my score. Plus a whole stack of fun embellishments; chipboard stickers, transparencies, clear stickers, veneers, ephemera and more! I think my score is around 110ish.... lol, it's definitely over 100 anyways ;)

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

How fabulous is that CVS rubber charm 'You Rock'?  So very cool!!!

I am also in LOVE with the Magnolia Jane: Special Clear Stamp Set which I have used randomly through my design, 

And yes, that's a lil more houndstooth love from the Paper Issues happy mail squeezed in here too!

That gold transparency is pretty awesome too!!!

My boy. Totally Rad!!!

I hope you feel inspired by my take on the new Add It Up challenge!

Need Heidi Swapp Magnolia Jane???

Grab yours, and all your scrapbook favourites, in the Paper Issues store here

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Needing a few more ideas before you tackle this new challenge?

Visit the Paper Issues blog here to see what our amazing Designers have come up with!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: May Pinspire Me

Hi Creative Friends!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues fun with the May edition of 

 - Pinspire Me - 

Here's the  fabulous mood board that we're being inspired by....

Isn't this gorgeous?! All those blues and greens!

 The colours drew me in instantly! 

Here's what I created, 

"Together"

You are my happy , indeed!!!

Love this photo of them both together! 

All dressed up for a special event; they both look so grown up! I really wish I could hit the pause button! Love them so!

I used the super pretty Maggie Holmes: Chasing Dreams collection, as well as a few accessory stickers from Cocoa Vanilla Studio. 

I wanted to create an 8.5" x 11" layout look, but still in the 12 x 12" album size for this layout.

That blue pinstripe pattern paper is so pretty!!!

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

How fabulous are those Thickers?!! Love the gold foil accent on them!

The tiny chipboard tags are a sweet embellishment too!

Fussy cut roses are a lovely addition to this layout!

So very pretty!

I hope my layout inspired you &  has you wanting to play along!

Need supplies before you play?

Shop in the Paper Issues store here

& REMEMBER: Use my code AMANDA to save 20% off too!

Looking for more inspiration?

See what the rest of our amazing team created has created here

Thankyou for visiting!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: May Sketchy Saturday

Hi Creatives!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues awesomeness!

Time for this month's edition of

I love a good sketch, and this one is tons of fun! 

Check it out....

Fab-u-lous!!!

Here's what I created....

"FUN"

La la love this photo of my sweet girl! So much fun indeed!

I used the gorgeous Bella Blvd: Make Your Mark collection for this layout 

& just adore how it turned out!

Pretty blues and yellow just sing happiness to me!

I love the gold foil accents in this line too! 

You'll spy a Cocoa Vanilla Studio gold doily popped in for good measure too ;) 

Here's a closer look.....

How cool are the epoxy shapes!?!

Lots of pretty layers and mixed media fun going on here!

That blue is just perfection!

And there you have it!

A beautiful layout for my beautiful girl!

Hope you liked my take on this super fun sketch! 

Need a lil Bella Blvd?

Grab their collections, and more, in the Paper Issues store here

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

Looking for more inspiration?

See what the rest of the team has created here on the Paper Issues blog.

Thanks so much for stopping by, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: May Free File Friday

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to our new look Cut File Challenge at Paper Issues,

This month, the challenge is to use one of the Paper Issues free cut files that features florals.
I decided to use the Floral Heart Cut File (pictured below):

Such a stunning design!!!

Here's what I created with it, 

"Gratitude"

Oh,Wow!!! Isn't this preeeeetty!?!! 

I cut the Floral Heart in plain white cardstock, 

and then paper pieced it with Bella Blvd's, Make Your Mark collection: 6 x 8 Paper Pad. 

Infact, 98% of this layout is Make Your Mark - it's just so bright and beautiful!!!

*The sequins and printed veneer are from my stash*

Here's a closer look....

Such a beautiful photo of my not-so-little girl!!! 

She is growing up way too fast! So very proud of the person she is developing into!

That floral heart file was just perfect for her!

The Bella Die Cut Paper Pieces & coordinating Puffy Stickers are just the sweetest embellishments!

Loving the gold foil accents too! 

Super pretty blooms to enhance that floral heart! Love it all!!!

You know I love my florals, and that definitely includes floral cut files! 

Best of all, Paper Issues cut files are FREE - no purchase required! 

Paper.crafting. awesomeness!

Grab your free files here.

And REMEMBER: If you are shopping, use my code  AMANDA to save 20% off storewide!

Yay!!! 

Looking for a little more inspiration?

See what the rest of our talented team created here

Thanks for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: May Working Title

Hi Everyone!

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

It's a lil close to my heart - it's the challenge that I host, 

and I have to say what a fantastic month April was!

 I just fell head over heels for those gorgeous floral titles! 

So much stunning inspiration from you all! 

Thanks so much for playing along!

The position and shape of your title can have a huge impact on your overall layout design & look. 

Keeping that in mind, this month Working Title is all about the curves!

Round, curvy or wavy titles.

No theme, no set words, just make sure your title isn't straight! Too easy! 

This challenge is suitable for layouts, cards, off the page numbers, and even traveler's notebooks. Actually, as long as it's new and it features a round/curvy/wavy title you can enter it!

I can't wait to see what you create!

But enough chatter, here's what I created, 

"Happy Together"

I was totally inspired by a similar layout by Stacie Ebnet Dietz - so with her permission, I've scraplifted her awesome design and given it a Happy Arty Days twist!

How cool is that rounded title?!

I've used Shimelle's Little By Little collection, & I just love those Thickers that I've curved around my page! 

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

So fun & playful!!!

Even the embellishment clusters have a frivolity to them! Yay! 

I love creating happy pages for my albums!

So much fun! Love it all! 

I can't wait to see what you all create for Working Title this month! 

Remember to upload as many new entries as you like to the 

{Friends & Fans} Facebook Group 

in the May challenges album. 

Every entry earns you an extra spot in the draw to win a Paper Issues gift card, 

so what are you waiting for?! Get creating! 

Need new supplies? 

No worries, Paper Issues has got you covered. 

& REMEMBER: Use my code AMANDA to save 20% off too!

As always, our talented Design Team have some wonderful inspiration for you -

see what they've created here! 

Thanks so much for visiting!

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: May Take 5 Tuesday

Hi Friends!

It's time for Take 5 Tuesday over at Paper Issues!

Here's this month's playlist,

So many possibilities!!!

I decided to challenge myself, and create a boy layout with the gorgeously girly 

Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Wild At Heart collection. I've actually used 7 items from the list: green, blue, cardstock, label, frame, sticker & patterned paper. See if you can spot them!

Here's my layout, 

"Wild @ Heart"

Isn't this the sweetest?!! Love this cool kid!

And I think I managed to pull off a boy layout with this typically feminine line. 

How awesome are the chipboard frames?!!

And I am totally loving that flair button! 

Here's a closer look....

Super cute! 

& those rubber charms!!!!

The wood veneers are pretty cool too, 

and add a more masculine feel to the design. 

And there you have it! 

I hope I have inspired you to get creating with this fabulous collection!

You can grab all your Cocoa Vanilla Studio here in the Paper Issues Store

& 

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

Looking for more Take 5 inspiration? See what the rest of our talented team has created here.

Thanks for stopping by!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo