Happy Arty Days

Hip Kit Club: October Hip Kit Inspiration!

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more Hip Kit Club inspiration!

Today I am sharing a mood board inspired page, and boy oh boy is November's mood board a spectacular one! Created by the very talented Emilie Chamel, it's bound to give you all the cozy Fall feels!

Here's what the November mood board looks like...

Sigh! Such a seasonal beauty!

From the acorns to the wreath of leaves, those pumpkins and that kindness matters image - this is one very inspirational board!

But enough chatter, here's what it encouraged me to create with our stunning October 2020 Hip Kits!

Oh my heart! This is truly one for the love of Fall! Let's take a better look...

All.the.Fall.feels! Love this! This season always makes my creative heart so happy - from the rich colors to the thankful sentiments, I am in my element! To enhance the warmth of this Autumn page, I decided to use a Kraft cardstock (October 2020 Cardstock Kit) as my base instead of my usual go-to white. White cardstock is so fresh and crisp, but Kraft is warm and cozy - perfect for Fall!

With my base in place, it was time to pick my papers, and I just couldn't go past the B side of Amy Tangerine's Late Afternoon - Warm and Cozy. That burgundy color is just divine, and the diagonal leaf pattern inspired me to 'cut along the line' dictating my overall page design. I also couldn't go past that fussy cutter's dream paper - Simple Stories' Cozy Days - Harvest Wishes. Those fussy cut, falling leaves are errrrrything! They really create such flow and movement in my page. I tucked a bunch of them under my diagonal cuts, and arranged them so they looked like they were falling across my page. The golden leaves from The Avenue Puffy Stickers, courtesy of the October Embellishment Kit, really enhanced this look. They also added extra dimension and more warmth too!

To complete these two focal points on my page, I embellished with the Simple Stories Cozy Days Chipboard Stickers from the October 2020 Main Kit. Those falling acorns are my faves!

Speaking of Simple Stories chippies, those Chipboard Frames were outta the packet and on my photo before I could even consider it! So adorable, and as my photo is a color one, it really helps to make it stand out and not get lost amongst all the Fall pretties! With so many warm and rich colors, I decided to adorn my frame with a couple of the soft pink Simple Stories Foam Stickers (October Embellishment Kit). The use of pink cuts through all the richness, balances the page & like the chippie frame, draws your eye into my photo first. Perfect!

The Simple Stories Chipboard Stickers worked beautifully for my title, and Jen Hadfield's The Avenue sticker book stickers were great for adding snip-its of my story!

You can see why fall is my favorite season to document! So beauti-Fall!

I hope my project has inspired you to get creating with your October 2020 Hip Kits today!

Please be sure to share your lovely creations with us in the Hip Kit Club Facebook Group HERE!

We really do love seeing what everyone creates with the fabulous Hip Kits!

Thanks for stopping by today!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Poppy Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hi Altenew Friends!

Welcome to the Happy Arty Days blog!

I am so super excited to be participating in today's

Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Poppy Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Yippee! This Craft A Flower release is simply gorgeous, & will have you swooning!

If you just arrived here from the super inspiring Tania Ahmed's blog then you're in the right place! If not, or you're feeling a lil unsure, here's the full blog hop list for you:

Start here ---> Altenew Card Blog

You are here ---> Amanda Baldwin

Wow, that's quite the line up! So many gorgeous projects to inspire you!

Like all good blog hops there are some amazing prizes and giveaways happening....

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners!

Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog by 11/12/2020 for a chance to win.

Altenew will also draw a winner to receive a $15 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list featured above.

All winners will be announced on the Altenew Winners Page on 11/16/2020.

PLUS

Altenew has a few fabulous special offers....

Get 25% off ALL Washi Tapes and receive a FREE Gift (Crafting 101 - Washi Tapes class) from 11/07/2020 at 12:01 AM EST until 11/08/2020 at 11:59 PM EST. Shop HERE

Not valid on previous orders. Free gift will be added to cart automatically. Excludes November 2020 release products.

Purchase the Craft-A-Flower: Poppy Layering Die Set & Gradient Cardstock Bundle HERE and receive a 5% discount

OR, if you're wanting a much better discount why not join the exclusive Craft-A-Flower Club today!

When signed up, you are guaranteed a spot in the Altenew monthly Craft-A-Flower releases and will receive a set each month - at a specially discounted price! ($35.99 →$29.99) - Yay! Shop HERE

With the formalities taken care of, here's what I created with this beautiful release...

"Blossom & Grow"

Sigh! Such a pretty scrapbook page!

Altenew Supplies: Craft-A-Flower: Poppy Layering Die Set, Enjoy The Ride Scrapbook Collection Ink Blending Tool-Small, 2 in 1 Precision Glue, Enamel Dots: Tropical Forest, & Classy Stripes Stencil.

Let's take a better look...

Oh.my.heart! This is beyond words - those poppies are errrything!

So much layered goodness to these sweet blooms!

I have used the Craft-A-Flower Poppy to create a floral bed for my sweet girl's photograph. This cluster really draws you in, and by gosh, is it pretty!

Such stunning details!

To enhance my layout, I also featured the beautiful Altenew Enjoy The Ride Scrapbook collection which coordinates perfectly with the poppies!

Like all Altenew dies, the Craft-A-Flower: Poppy cut with precision and ease every.single.time! I can't get over how intricate and fancy the flowers look despite being so easy to assemble and create. Love it!

Absolutely stunning!

I hope my layout has showcased the versatility of this Craft-A-Flower release, and inspired you to create more than just pretty cards!

***Don't forget to leave a comment on this post to go in the giveaway***

Time to send you hopping over to the amazingly talented Erum Tasneem's blog HERE

Thanks so much for stopping by today,

Good Luck!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Altenew Twinkle & Shine Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hi Friends!

Thanks for visiting the Happy Arty Days blog!

I am so super excited to be participating in today's

Altenew Twinkle & Shine Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Yippeee!! So.much.gorgeousness to inspire you with!

If you have arrived here from the amazing Victoria Calvin's blog then you're in the right place! If not, or you're feeling a lil confused - here's the full blog hop list for you...

Start HERE ---> Altenew Card Blog

You are here ---> Amanda Baldwin

Wow! That's a whole lotta talent & inspiration for you there!

Like usual, Altenew have some wonderful prizes and giveaways happening too!

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 3 lucky winners! Yay!!!

Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog by 11/10/2020 for a chance to win.

Altenew will also draw a winner to receive a $15 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list featured above.

All winners will be announced on the Altenew Winners Page on 11/12/2020.

PLUS

Altenew are also offering 3 ways to get a FREEBIE to kickstart your creativity.....

1. Get a FREE brand new Twinkle & Shine Stamp & Die Release Inspiration Booklet (worth $5.99) with every order of high-value Twinkle & Shine release bundles. Shop HERE! *Exclusions apply.

2. Get a FREE brand new Online Cardmaking Class with every order from the new Twinkle & Shine Stamp & Die Release collection from 11/04/2020 through 11/10/2020. Shop HERE!

3. Get a FREE brand new Twinkle & Shine Stamp & Die Release Mini Inspiration Booklet with every order from 11/04/2020 through 11/06/2020. Shop HERE!

Yesss!!! So many fabulous reasons to shop this release, but before you do, here's a look at what I've created with just a few of these amazing new products!

Let's start with some super pretty, monochromatic cards....

Oh you are simply wonderful, indeed!

Altenew Supplies: Pen Sketched Silhouette Stamp & Die Bundle, Blue Watercolor Washi Tape, 2in1 Precision Glue Pen, Fine Liner Pen Set, Deep Blue Seas Mini Ink Cube Set.

Clean & simple cards always looks so elegant!

The Pen Sketched Silhouette Stamp & Die Bundle is my personal fave & top pick from this release - so delicate & divine!

Let's take a closer look at each one of these cards...

Seriously, soooooo pretty!

It's partner card is just as gorgeous too...

I am loving the combination of stamped and washi die cut florals - so stunning!

I think you'll agree that the Pen Sketched Silhouette Stamp & Die Bundle is a real 'must have' from this release! Shop this amazing set HERE.

Not convinced on the Pen Sketched Silhouette Stamp & Die Bundle yet?

Well, next up is this gorgeous scrapbook layout using this set too,

"Cherish This Moment"

Oh.my.heart! Such a lovely page for my darling girl!

Altenew Supplies: Pen Sketched Silhouette Stamp & Die Bundle, Pink Watercolor Washi Tape, Enjoy The Ride Scrapbook Collection, 2in1 Precision Glue Pen, Fine Liner Pen Set, Cherry Blossom Mini Ink Cube Set, Enamel Dots - Shades of Purple.

I love incorporating stamping & die cutting into my scrapbooks, and this is exactly why!

I really loved how effective the stamped Pen Sketched florals looked with the Watercolor Washi ones, that I just had to take this look to another level. I also used the very beautiful Altenew Enjoy The Ride Scrapbook collection for this page - which you can get in the Altenew shop HERE.