Paper Issues: January Sketchy Saturday

Hi Creative Friends!

It's time for Sketchy Saturday with Paper Issues 

& this month's sketch is soooooooo much fun!

Check it out.....

Told you it was fun! 

Feeling inspired by those snowflakes, I decided to catch up on my 

Remember December album & create a Waiting For Santa layout of my sweet boy....

"Wish"

Isn't this the cutest?!! 

He tells us, "I love those yummy Santa walking sticks!" lol! 

I've never thought of candy canes as Santa's mobility aids - but there you have it! From the mouths of babes, LMAO!!!

I've used the stunning Carta Bella Christmas Delivery collection for this layout - I love how striking it looks!

Here's a few close ups....

Naww, he really is the cutest!

And how fabulous is that script sticker title?! Love it!

Cute layers beneath that photograph too!

That delivery trucks sticker is soooo cool!

And there you have it! 

A quick scrap with the Sketchy Saturday challenge - read more about joining in on this challenge here. 

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Thanks for stopping by!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: Pinspire Me January

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back for a lil Paper Issues Pinspiration!

Just check out the fabulous mood board for January - it's a golden delight!

So much shiny, glittery goodness! Love me some gold!

Here's my layout,

"ADORBS"

Isn't this the sweetest?!
I've totally fallen for all those golden hues, and the vertical typography in the mood board!
And if you're going for gold, you really must feature Fancy Pants Designs: Golden Days collection.
I just adore this line, and it was a perfect choice for this challenge!
Let's take a closer look.....

Look at all the pretty gold foil embellishments on this layout!!! 

That flair is just divine!!!

I am also loving the golden puffy stickers to no end.....

As my layout is all about my gorgeous darlings playing at the park, I've teamed all the gold with woodgrain to keep with a 'natural' feel. The woodgrain alphas are my fave! 

The vertical design is totally inspired by the list on the mood board, and those gold acetate swirls are meant to reflect the sparklers! 

Here's another look......

Make A Wish, indeed! How sweet life is!

Hope my layout has inspired you to get creating, & play along!

See more from our talented team (including how to join in on the fun) here

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Thanks for stopping by!

Til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: January Working Title

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends!

 I am super-dee-duper excited to announce that I will be hosting the newest monthly challenge at Paper Issues;

Working Title.

This challenge is all about those project titles

 & for our first challenge, 

I am asking you to Go LARGE for 2017!!!

The BIGGER your title, the BETTER!

*As an optional extra, you can challenge yourself more by focusing on 2017, the New Year, resolutions, hopes, dreams or your future plans * 

One of my goals for this year is to tell more of my story too! 

I am always scrapbooking my beautiful family, but never myself. 

So with that in mind, here's my take on this fun new challenge....

"2017"

Soft, delicate, feminine and pretty - this page is definitely all about me!

And how about my LARGE title?!! 

I have used a Free Cut File from the Paper Issues store 

(it's coming to the store next week - so keep your eyes open for it!)

I simply enlarged the file, and voila! One instant, large title!

I have use the stunning Pink Paislee, Moonstruck collection for my layout, and this includes the paper piecing inside my numerals title.
As my layout is very delicate and soft, I added the specialty gold vellum paper and machine stitching to make my title stand out just a bit more!
Here's a few close up shots for you....

I adorned my title with ephemera and puffy stickers too!

That gold vellum is just divine!!!

I also used a few inspirational words to remind me of my goals this year - wander more, take big chances, have a timeless beautiful life & be unstoppable!

And there you have it!

I hope you liked my delicate & girly take on this fun new challenge!

Need more inspiration?
Check out what our amazing team has created here.

REMEMBER

Upload your new LARGE title creations in the Paper Issues Friends & Fans facebook page here 

to go in the draw to win a Paper Issues gift card! YAY! 

I can't wait to see what you create!

Enter as many times as you wish!

Thanks for joining us!

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: Take 5 Tuesday

Hi Creatives!

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

Take 5 Tuesday!

This challenge is always one of my absolute favourites, and this month's is no exception!
Here's what the January list looks like....

So many awesome options to choose from that I ended up with 10!

I've used pink, cardstock, something silver, patterned paper, foam tape, star, chipboard, layers, tag, & winter! See if you can spot them on my layout......

"Winter Birthday Boy"

Oh how sweet is Mr 4!!! Such a happy birthday it was! 

I've used a Silhouette snowflake cutfile, Pink Paislee's Fancy Free 

& a whole lotta Crate Paper Snow & Cocoa! Love it!

Here's a few closer shots.....

How cute is that photo clip?!! Just adorable!

Lots of small details on this layout....

I love all the layering beneath my photo - it really draws you into that darling photo!

I used the Crate Paper Snow & Cocoa Thickers for my title - so bold!

Love this boy!

Such a wonderful memory, & a great challenge to scrap it with! Did you spot all my items? ;)

For more inspirational ideas, & to play along too, click here!

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Thanks for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: January - New Issue - Round 1: Stashbusters!

Hi Creative Friends!

Time for Paper Issues first New Issue for 2017! 

This edition is about Stashbusting!!!

Suggested ideas:
It's a new year, so make a dent in your stash!

What are you hoarding? Is it an old collection? Is there a paper you think is too pretty to cut into? Do you have embellishments you haven't even opened? Get to work creating a project that includes something you haven't used yet or finishes off a collection by using up the scraps.

Show us anything about your New Year's celebrations.
Scrap a photo of yourself.

And with those ideas in mind, here's my layout...

"Love"

And love her I do! What a beautiful young lady she's growing into! Such a sweet girl!

So.....

I finally caved and cut up those beautiful Crate paper Cute Girl papers! 

I have been hoarding these for quite a while now... lol! 

And how gorgeous are those papers and coordinating embellishments?! 

Divine!

Here's a closer look.....

Lots of fussy cutting for this layout! 

The yellow scallops are all cut from that happy paper, Cheery & all those sweet blooms are fussy cut from the patterned paper, Storybook.

 Love how it turned out!

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Love those Cute Girl Wood Veneer Shapes  & Small Embellishments too!

You'll also spy some of the fabulous stickers and those Resin Hearts!!!

My favourites that I may have also been keeping for something special - ha!

So glad I used them!

I've included a lil mixed media element to my layout too - tempera paints, and a Kikki K roller stamp that I just had to buy, but only used once!

A really great effort to bust through my stash before all the New Year collections start turning up on my doorstep.....

I hope you liked my take on the New Issue as much as I do!

Looking for a lil more ideas and inspiration?

Check out the official post here and see what our amazing team has created!

It also includes the details on how to join in on the challenge and go in the draw for a

 Paper Issues Gift Card

And remember, when you're shopping in the Paper Issues store, 

use my code: AMANDA 

It'll save you 20%off everything in the store! YAY!

Thanks for visiting, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Happy New Year News!

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I hope that 2017 is full of joy, good health, happiness and wonderous beauty for you all!

I am starting the New Year with some super exciting news!!!!

Meet the Jan - April Paper Issues DT.....

I am remaining on the Paper Issues DT for the Jan-April term! Woo hoo!

So totally over the moon excited! 

Happy Dancing!

I love being on the Paper Issues team! So much creative fun!

And what a talented line up too!

You can read all about this exciting news and see some new faces too 

here on the official announcement. 

It also means my Paper Issues Store Discount Code is still valid - 

use code AMANDA to save 20% off every order!

YAY!!!

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful 2017 friends!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: Quotable Challenge

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to 2017! The first day of the New Year!

To start the year off with a bit of fun, Paper Issues have introduced a few new challenges!

The first of which, is this awesome new game....

How fun is this?!! Taking a quote and drawing on it for layout ideas! 

& the first quote that we're taking inspiration from is...

Such beautiful words!

Here's my layout,

"The Wonders of Winter"

Isn't this just darling?!! 

As soon as I read that quote, this photo of me & my boy came straight to mind! 

It was a cooler Winter's day, and we had stopped into a cafe for hot chocolate and churros - 

nothing says Winter warmth and love like a cuddle from your fave boy and chocolate!

I've used the stunning Crate Paper, Snow & Cocoa collection  - it was perfect for this challenge!

The cutfile is from the Silhouette library,
& that stunning mixed media background is created from Faber- Castell Gelatos & watercolours!

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

Love that gold foil sticker - so shiny! And those quote stickers are just the perfect journaling for my page! So glad to be together, indeed!

Speaking of sticker love, check out those fabulous Chipboard Stickers!!!!

From the sweet Polar bear to the super cute Mason jar, the chipboard stickers are just awesome!!!

The cutfile partners perfectly, and I just loooooooove that mixed media background! 

Here's a closer view.....

How cute are the small details?! Love the stitching and thread clusters!

Love, love, love!

And I hope you did too!

Need more inspiration, or want to play along too?

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Thanks so much for stopping by!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo