Happy Arty Days

Elle's Studio: July Kit Inspiration!

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio awesomeness with the fabulous

July 2021 Exclusive Kit and New Releases!

Like always, this month release will have you gasping!

So many fabulous new products!

Let's check them out...

July 2021 Exclusive Kit

Told you it was fabulous! So many cool patterns and designs!

And if that's not enough, the new releases are next level...

Oh.my.stars!!!

Who could even pick a favorite?! I'll take one (or two!) of everything, please!

And let's not forget the wonderful digital products being released today too...

Yep, it's another 'take my money now' month, lol!

Seriously though, the July products won't last long -

***Shop ALL the new things HERE ***

Here's a lil looksee at what I've created for today's release...

"Adventure" - 8.5inch x 11inch scrapbook page

How pretty is this adventure page?!

It's documenting the story of my son and I heading out to an expedition of Morialta Falls.

I know, you can't read the story as it is hidden on the back of my layout for personal reasons - but I really think the layout says it all!

Elle's Studio Supplies: July 2021 Kit, Chipboard Speech Bubble Stickers, Tiny Shapes and Dots Puffy Stickers - Neutrals, The Great Outdoors Wood Veneers, Acrylic Trees & Adventure 6 x 8.5 inch Paper Stack.

Other Supplies: White Bazzill Cardstock.

Here's a few detailed shots for you...

Despite the rich, warm & outdoorsy vibe of this month's kit I was still able to create a cool and feminine page to document my story.

I just love that kind of versatility! So much value added when you can use your kits for more than the 'expected'.

How awesome are those Acrylic Trees combined with The Great Outdoors Wood Veneer?!

Such a fun detail!

And no surprises that I managed to use not one, but 4 of the patterned papers from the Adventure 6 x 8.5 inch Paper Stack! Such terrific patterns & colors!

My second layout is a bit more masculine...

"The Best" - 8.5inch x 11inch scrapbook layout

WHOA! Such an awesome Great Outdoors page! LOVE this!

Elle's Studio Supplies: July 2021 Kit, Navy Cardstock Label Stickers, Chipboard Speech Bubble Stickers, Navy Puffy Alphabet Stickers, Tiny Shapes and Dots Puffy Stickers - Neutrals, The Great Outdoors Wood Veneers,& Adventure 6 x 8.5 inch Paper Stack.

Let's take a better look...

To create the impression of a full patterned paper background, I carefully adhered 2 sheets of the woodgrain paper (from the Adventure 6 x 8.5 inch Paper Stack) to my white cardstock base. I aligned the paper joins, and covered most of the connection with my photo cluster.

A really simple idea, but super effective!

How fantastic is that Let's Go For A Hike Great Outdoors Wood Veneer?!

Lots of lovely layers to my photo cluster!

Well, I think you'll agree that the Elle's Studio July 2021 Exclusive Kit

and New Releases are a crafter's essential!

Shop yours HERE before they're all sold out!

I hope my projects have inspired you!

Please be sure to stop by a lil later in the month for more July 2021 Kit inspiration!

Thanks so much for visiting,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Scrapbook & Cards Today: Free SUMMER Cut File Inspiration!

Hi Friends!

I am so super excited to be a featured guest designer over on the SCT Magazine blog!

Here's a sneaky peek at my layout...

Isn't this fun?!

I love a good stitching file, & this one is just perfect for documenting those sweet Summer moments! Also, this is a FREE cut file, so be sure to download yours HERE today!

To see more of this fabulous SUMMER Stitching layout, and grab that cut file, click the link HERE!

I really hope it inspires you!

Thanks so much for stopping by today,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Daffodil & Glitter Cardstock Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hi Crafters!

Thanks so much for hopping by today!

I am so super excited to be joining Altenew today for this fabulous

Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Daffodil & Glitter Cardstock Release Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Special thanks to the insanely talented Emily Midgett for relaying you here. Weren't her Daffodils simply stunning?!

If you haven't arrived here as part of the hop, or you're feeling a lil lost, please visit the Altenew Card Blog to get started!

Like usual, Altenew are celebrating in style....

With an epic $200 USD in total prizes! WOW!

Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $20 gift certificate to 5 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 07/13/2021 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 7 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 07/15/2021. Good Luck!

Blog Hop List:

Start here ---> Altenew Card Blog

Emily Midgett

You are here ---> Amanda Baldwin

Now that's one very talented line up for today's hop!

Before I share my pretty projects, I really must share this amazing promotion & 'all-in-one' deal with you....

WOW!

Bundle & Save with the Floral Dazzle Glitter Gradient Cardstock & Die Cutting Bundle!

The perfect 'starter' set with everything you need for creating beautiful florals including the Mini Blossom Die Cutting Machine!

Shop HERE

Or, if you're like me, and never want to miss out on another Craft-A-Flower release, why not join the exclusive Craft-A-Flower club?

This is a monthly subscription plan for the Altenew Craft-A-Flower die set.

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

Find out more HERE

Now, onto my projects!

Firstly, here's what I created with the beautiful Craft-A-Flower: Daffodil Layering Die Set...

Oh how pretty!!!

Those Daffodils are just divine!

Altenew Supplies: Craft-A-Flower: Daffodil Layering Die Set, Gilded and Forest Canopy Glitter Cardstock Sets, Enjoy The Ride Scrapbook Collection, 2in1 Precision Glue Pen & the Crafter's Essential Bone Folder.

Sigh! Talk about show stopping!

The Craft-A-Flower dies are always so intricately and expertly layered to ensure that you achieve realistic looking blooms each and every time you create!

How amazing is the sparkly daffodil crafted from the Gilded and Forest Canopy Glitter Cardstock Sets?! Gorgeous!

Love it!

Everything's always better in glitter!!!

And with this in mind, here's what I have created with the awesome new glitter cardstock sets...

"Kisses" - 12x12inch scrapbook layout

Swoon! Better in glitter, indeed!

This is soooooo pretty!

Altenew Supplies Featured: Pink Brilliance Glitter Cardstock Set, Dazzling Diamond Glitter Cardstock Set, Decorative Swirls Die Set, Fancy Kisses Die, & the Wildflower Papercrafting Collection.

Let's take a closer look...

Nawww! Happiness is here!

So many beautiful details!

How stunning is that Pink Brilliance Glitter Cardstock kisses title?!

It's die cut from the awesome Fancy Kisses Die, and really pops! Love it!

You'll spy that I die cut two of the swirls from the Decorative Swirls Die Set in the elegant Dazzling Diamond Glitter Cardstock and combined them to form a heart shaped frame around my treasured photograph. The Dazzling Diamond heart frame looks amazing, and even better, it draws you into my sweet photograph instead of distracting from it! Sparkles are always for the win!

I couldn't resist die cutting the fabulous foliage pieces from the Decorative Swirls Die Set as well! I used a mix of all the tones featured in the Pink Brilliance Glitter Cardstock Set and honestly, I couldn't love the result more! SO stunning!!!

Really beautiful!

And the best part?

The Glitter Cardstock Sets have been expertly designed to glide through your die cutting machines and cut like butter! Such a dream to craft with!

I hope my layout really inspired you!

Oh, and here's a few more of my recent projects featuring the Glitter Cardstock Sets, because you can never have too much glitter, right?!

The Pink Brilliance Glitter Cardstock Set is clearly a fave of mine!

How fabulous does it look teamed up with the Bold Heels Stamp & Die Set?

Pretty in Pink Brilliance Glitter Cardstock again!

But I also created this same card in blue...

I think you'll agree that the Ocean Reflection Glitter Cardstock is just stunning!!!

And I couldn't forget to feature the brilliant Forest Canopy Glitter Cardstock Set either - check out that sparkling title below...

WOW!

I think it's safe to say that the Glitter Cardstock Sets are my new fave Altenew products!

Need these pretties too?

Shop & save with the Sparkle & Dazzle Glitter Gradient Cardstock Bundle HERE

I really hope my projects have inspired you today!

Please remember to leave a comment on this post to be entered into the giveaway, and Good Luck!

Time to send you hopping over to one of my most admired creatives in the industry, the incredibly beautiful Erum Tasneem. Her projects will have you swooning!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Altenew Eclectic Vibes Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hi Altenew Friends & Fans!

Welcome to the Happy Arty Days blog!

I am so delighted to be participating in today's

Altenew Eclectic Vibes Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Enormous thanks to the lovely and very talented Nicole Watt for relaying you here! If you haven't arrived here as part of the hop, please visit the Altenew Blog HERE to find out all the details & get started!

If you haven't checked out the Eclectic Vibes release yet, here's a quick glance for you...

So much awesomeness!!!

Shop the Eclectic Vibes Full Release Bundle HERE & Save!!!

Altenew are celebrating today's release with tons of inspiration, and some fabulous giveaways!

Like an amazing $300USD in total prizes!

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 07/11/2021 for a chance to win.

Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 07/13/2021.

Good Luck!

Blog Hop Order:

Start here ---> Altenew Blog