Happy Arty Days

CMS Challenge #68

Hi Everyone!
Thanks for stopping by for a peak at my take on
Challenge #68 over at Color Me Scrappy!
Here's what the challenge looks like......

I know - what a fabulous colour palette to create with!!!
& the extra challenge is an 'Ode to Summer'
I had so many wonderful ideas for this challenge but as always, more ideas than time!
I decided on creating a super cute mini from our most recent Summer photos.
Here's my cover.....

So cute!

I created this mini entirely from the Kaisercraft Dream Big Collection.

The album was super easy to create ( & actually only used one sheet of paper!)

The only extras are washi tape, blue tulle and the Kikki K fold back clip.

Let's look inside........

Lots of Dream Big Collectables featured here!

A lovely spot of journalling to remind us of these happy moments.

Back cover

And there you have it! A really cute mini made from only one sheet of paper!

Too easy and a fantastic keepsake!

Thanks for taking time out of your day to view my creations!

If you would like to join in on the fun over at CMS click here!

(We would love to see your take on this challenge too!)

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Scrap & Play: Challenge #8

Hi everyone!

Thankyou for taking time to come by and see what I've been creating

for Challenge #8 over at Scrap & Play!

Here's what the challenge looks like............

An ode to our four-legged friends!
Hmm..... I don't scrap pets!
Well, actually, apart from a very un-photogenic turtle, we don't have any pets.
This could be an interesting page!
Here's what I came up with....

Isn't he just adorable?! Love this lil man!

You are AMAZING- remember that!

Ok, so there's no pets BUT,

this entire page is created from the striking Kaisercraft: Mister Fox collection.

(A fox is a four-legged friend, yes?)

Oh, and there's also bull dog clips too! ;)

A bit of a sneaky take on the challenge, but what a great page!

If you haven't seen the Mister Fox collection you're missing out!

It's one of my absolute go-to's for boy pages! Love it!

Let's have a closer look....

How striking is that Kaisercraft washi tape?!!

& love those collectables!

I love all that distressing and paint splatter too!

So cute!

Thanks for taking a peak at my very *sneaky* take on this challenge.

I'd love to see how you interpret this challenge, so please give it a go!

To get started, visit Scrap & Play here!

Thanks for visiting,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

My Kaisercraft Design Team Projects for August

Hi Happy Arty Days Fans!

Thanks for stopping by to take a lil look-see at my Kaisercraft Design Team Projects for August.

There are some truly incredible collections for this month & I'm sure you'll want to get your crafty fingers on them all!!!

First up, a really modern & happy Christmas collection:

Mistletoe

Here's my layout, JOY....

Isn't this the loveliest?!!

So much Kaiser goodness on this page!

Really loving the Collectables and Printed Tape!

(oh and those blooms, and the Wooden Flourish and the so cute stamps....)

This is such a fun Christmas collection!

And of course, we can't have a Christmas collection without Christmas cards.

Here are 3 that I created......

Ultra modern and contemporary! Love it!

Here's another cutie...

Again - how good are those Collectables and Printed Tape?

One last one.... (well, for today anyway! LOL!)

Such a gorgeous Christmas collection!

Mistletoe is perfect for all us lighthearted,vibrant & modern Christmas creators!

(I will be creating lots of extra Christmassy goodies with this paper)

The second new collection for August, is the masculine and camping inspired,

Outdoor Trail

For those of you who don't know me to well - I don't camp, I glamp!

So on that note, you'd think I might struggle creating with this collection?

Of course not!

Kaisercraft continue to wow me with how cleverly versatile they design their collections.

Let's take a peak at my super cute layout, Explore

Just divine, huh?

Here's a closer view.........

Definitely a must-have collection (don't be put off by that 'camping' theme!)

Outdoor Trail ended up being a true favourite of mine!

Here's a gentleman's pocket mini album I created with it too......

Isn't this clever lil mini?!!

Let's take it out of the pocket for a peak.....

Just like a card wallet (so very masculine! lol!)

And an easy concertina style album when opened.

So cool!

The final collection for August is by far the most fantastic collection of all time!!!

Yes, I said it, ALL TIME!!!

I am talking about the fabulous,

Mix & Match

This collection should be a permanent collection available all year round - it's that good!!!

Let me show you a few of my creations.

Here's my layout, Love, Love, My Girl..............

Told you it was amazing!

How magnificent is the artsy, kraft/black/red/white combo?

Let's look closer.....

Just divine!

Super versatile and spectacular for any occasion!

Here's my cute 'love' card,

Again, how magnificent is this paper collection?!!

And just to keep with how versatile it is,

a lil Off-the-Page number too.........

My only disappointment with this collection is that I only had a few days to create with it!

But I am absolutely in total papercraft lurve with Mix & Match!

Keep an eye out for more of this collection in my future projects ;)

Well, there you have it!

My August Design Team creations for Kaisercraft!

If you're looking for more inspiration,

please take a peak at my fellow DT member's projects at the

Kaisercraft Blog here.

(they're fabulously talented!)

Thanks for visiting,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Tuesday Tip: Kaisercraft

Hi everyone!

Thanks for taking time out of your day to see what I've been creating!

On Tuesday, it was my turn on the Kaisercraft Blog to reveal a Tuesday Tip.

I came up with this cute idea.......

Make it a mini in minutes!

Isn't this mini the cutest?!!!

& it's made from only 3, yes 3, main items....

I love Captured Moments Journal Cards & Printed Tapes!!!

They are so truly versatile & come in so many fabulous designs!

My album uses the new Peppermint Swirl collection,

it's divine!

Here's a very quick peak at the inside......

Amazing how Journal Cards & Printed Tape can make an album in minutes!

Okay, that's all I'm going to share with you here -

but if you'd like to read my Tuesday Tip on how to 'Make it a Mini in Minutes'

visit the Kaisercraft Blog here.

Thanks for visiting,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

CMS Challenge #67

Hi Happy Arty Days Fans,

Thanks for stopping by to take a look-see at my take on Challenge #67 at CMS!
Here's what the challenge looks like.......

Use the colours shown on the mood board above,
&
also include something you love on your creation!
Such a fun colour palette to play with!
I decided to opt for something different with this challenge.
I created a set of tags for the loves of my life
(but also featuring flowers, butterflies & fabric - all of which I love to create with!)
Here they are.......

Aren't they soooooo pretty?!!

They are all created with

Kaisercraft: Storyteller Collection: Papers & Collectables.

Let's take a closer look at each one....

Those butterflies are so lovely!

The Collectables make these tags so easy to create!

and yes,

YOU are my happiness

(you know who you are!)

More gorgeous collectables here - delicate flowers and sweet sentiment!

So very special!

There you have it!

My take on a fun and really easy challenge to join in on!

(Did I mention there's also an amazing prize this month too?)

I'd love to see how you interpret this challenge, to join us click here.

Thanks for visiting,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Scrap & Play: Challenge #7

Hi everyone!

Thanks for stopping by for a peak at my take on Challenge #7 over at
Scrap & Play!

Here's what this challenge looks like....

What an inspiring mood board!!!
For me, it's all about Summer and those washy watercolours -
so here's what my layout looks like............

Love this photo sooooo much!

Nothing says sibling love more than the protective handhold!

I think I used a similar photo on my last challenge but they're all just so lovely and really capture the beautiful relationship that these two share!

Oh, and isn't this the best background paper ever?!

It's Basic Grey: Soleil Collection

& just perfect for this Summer inspired page!

You'll also spy Couture Creations: Van Roe Decorative Dies: Sail Away

& Explore title

- again, so perfect for this page!

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

Isn't that shell cluster just divine?!

Also featured in the cluster are Prima mini roses and the 'seaweed' is dried florists moss.

You'll also notice a few upcycled items on this page too.

The tag is from a clothing label, the photo matte is from the prima packaging

& the fabric is actually from a (new/unused) cleansing puff

(that is now cut into shreds but saved me a trip to the sewing store)

I love using things from around the house, and outdoors, as part of my creations!

Here's a closer peak at that top embellishment cluster......

That felt doily is from Paper Fields & is just too cute!!!

The paper strips are just scraps I had left over from this collection, but work wonderfully!

Well, there you have it!

Another fun and exciting challenge for you to have-a-go at!

If you haven't already, please join us at Scrap & Play!

There's so much scrappy fun to be had!

Thanks for visiting,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Couture Creations & Imaginarium Designs Blog Hop

#couturecreationsaus #imaginariumdesigns

Welcome to Day 3 of the

Couture Creations & Imaginarium Designs Blog Hop!

We’re so excited to team up with Imaginarium Designs sharing inspiring projects created with both our products with you this week. What could be more perfect than our Embossing Folders and Dies and Imaginarium Designs gorgeous Chipboard designs.
Each day this week we will feature our Design Team projects and over on the Imaginarium Designs Blog they will also feature their Design Team projects all created using Couture Creations and Imaginarium Designs products. So loads of inspiring projects for you to help get your creative juices flowing.

We will link to the tutorials on each Design Team members blogs, please show all our designers some love and leave a comment on their blog.

We’ll be giving away Two $100 prize packages filled with Couture Creations & Imaginarium Designs goodness at the end of the week, so be sure to play along and check back on both Imaginarium Designs and Couture Creations blogs Monday 4th August 2014 to see if you’re one of the lucky winners!

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Let me say, it has been a bit like Christmas for me lately - having some amazing products arrive in the post to play with!

Note to postman: This is the kind of post you should be delivering daily - please stop sending Bill - he doesn't reside here!

LOL! Bring on the great products :)

Here's my layout, "First Year"

Such a delicate baby girl page!

Created with a combination of intricate doilies and chipboard, that are both so exquisitely cut! Love it!

The Butterfly and The Treasures Ornamental Lace Dies: Moulin Rouge doily partner perfectly!

Let's take a closer look....

Oh yes! So very, very pretty!!!

Here's another close -up.....

Just divine!

How good does that Imaginarium Designs title, "First Year" look with the flocked

Couture Creations Nesting Die: Scallop Circle ?!!

and I love that intricate chipboard vine too!

As this is such a clean and simple page - I haven't included a tutorial for this page but,

here's a few quick tips for this layout....

If you're painting your chipboard like I did, be sure to use a roller.

Brushes tend to leave streak marks and can lose that 'finished' look.

For extra dimension and bling, use Glitzin' Glamour to really make your project sparkle!

(I used Lilac over my butterfly and a very light coat of Crystallina over my doilies)

To soften scallop circles use a flocked transparency.

This just adds that lil something special to your die cut shapes.

For a little more attention to detail use a few cleverly positioned pearls or gemstones.

Pearls and gemstones are a much more gentle alternative to enamel dots for delicate baby pages.

Couture Creations Products Featured:

CO723310 Ornamental Lace Dies: Moulin Rouge

CO723041 Nesting Dies: Scallop Circle

CO721971 Glitzin' Glamour Glitter Glue: Crystallina

CO721975 Glitzin' Glamour Glitter Glue: Lilac

CO721997 Pearls 50pc: Pink Blush

CO721995 Gemstones 100pc: Pink Flamingo

Imaginarium Designs Products Featured:

IDP0055 First Year

IDS0002 Butterfly (Large)

IDT0027 Vine Flourish (Tiny)

But I did promise a tutorial, didn't I?

And both Couture Creations and Imaginarium Designs have been so very generous that I just had to create a lil bonus project for you all!

So here it is, a divine card - so lovely you'll want to frame it!

1. Start by embossing your paper with the stunning, The Marriot Collection Chain Wire folder.

2. Create a frame using the Nesting Dies Victorian Square & use a smaller Nesting Dies Square inside - as featured above. You'll also spy the metal adapter plate in this photo - using this plate will help stop your nesting dies from moving whilst running through your Big Shot or similar machine.

3. Prepare the Imaginarium Designs Edward Relief Ornament (large) - for intense colour and excellent coverage I prefer to paint my chipboard. Once dry, roughly paint and rub some metallic gold onto the chipboard to compliment the other metals featured on the card.

4. Take your embossed paper and distress it. Quickly zip around the edges with a sewing machine & for final touches splatter with watered down gold paint.