Elle's Studio: January Kit & New Releases!

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends! 

Welcome back for a new year of Elle's Studio awesomeness! 

I am SO over the moon delighted to be remaining on this incredible team! 

I can't wait to inspire you with more of our amazing releases, 

& like every month, the new 2019 January Kit rocks!

Here's a little looksee for you.....

Told you it rocks!!! 

SO many gorgeous patterns, colors and die cuts!
Get your January Kit HERE 

The Add-ons are crazy good too.....

Oh.My.Heart!!! 

We all know how much I love Elle's Studio Stamps, 

and the January Happy Heart Stamp is my new favorite of them! LOVE!

From cool veneers, to acrylics, acetate shapes, puffy stickers & more - the Add-ons are completely winning me over! I need all.the.things!!!

And last, but by no means least, 

here's a peek at the monthly Printables & Digital Cut Files....

Yep, January is all kinds of awesome!!!

***Shop ALL the Elle's Studio new releases HERE***

Here's my first two layouts created with these divine products,

"Happy Days"

So soft & sweet! Such a beautiful Dad & Daughter moment!

Elle's Studio Supplies: January 2019 Kit, All My Heart 6 x 6 Paper Stack, Happy Heart Stamp, Sweetheart Puffy Stickers, XO Wood Confetti, Heart & Star Acetate Die Cuts, January Blank Label Stickers,  Happiness Found Stickers, Black & White Polka Dot Puffy Alpha Stickers,  & 12 x 12  Noteworthy Collection. 

Other Supplies: Sewing Machine, Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Peacock, Umbrella Crafts Ink: Sky Blue, Umbrella Crafts Ink: Mint

Here's a closer look for you....

Interactive elements are so much fun, & I just adore that sweet hidden journaling pocket! 

And while we're having a closer look, how awesome are stamps?!! 

They're all from the Happy Heart Stamp (which I just can't get enough of!)

Those puffy stickers are pretty cool too! 

The Black & White Polka Dot Puffy Sticker Alphas are super cute!!!

So.much.gorgeousness here! 

The blue Love This heart has been fussy cut from one of the January 2019 Kit cards, and coordinates beautifully with the blue pattern paper from the All My Heart 6 x 6 Paper Stack. 

I have also repeat stamped the camera icon in mint ink to match the one in the die cut! 

I use the Sweetheart Puffy Stickers and XO Wood Confetti to complete my page. Love it!

My second layout also features that amazing Happy Heart Stamp.....

"Happy Heart"

Whoa! So awesome!

I have used the confetti style stamp from the Happy Heart Stamp set to create that incredible semi-circle base, as well as add heart icons, sentiments and those striking X's and O's! 

Elle's Studio Supplies: January 2019 Kit, All My Heart 6 x 6 Paper Stack, Happy Heart Stamp, Sweetheart Puffy Stickers, XO Wood Confetti, Linked Wood Veneer Hearts, Heart & Star Acetate Die Cuts, Happiness Found Stickers, January Labels, Noteworthy Epoxy Stickers.

Other Supplies: Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Picked Raspberry, Umbrella Crafts Ink: Pink, Umbrella Crafts Ink: Ruby, StazOn: Black.   

Here's a closer look....

I use the black heart strings die cuts to create a banner that follows around the stamped semi-circle. I fussy cut the large XO from one of the January 2019 Kit cards and add it to my banner. 

Such a fun & inventive way to use the 3 x 4 cards if you're not a pocket page memory keeper! 

I am loving the Linked Wood Veneer Hearts! 

They serve as both a fabulous photo frame and anchor to my page design. The use of veneer on this cool and striking page, really adds balance and warmth. 

I embellish with all.the.things around and even on, my semi-circle. SO effective! 

Omgoodness! So adorable! Too cute, indeed! 

Love the Sweetheart Puffy Sticker that adorns my linked hearts frame - adding both color, dimension and gentle texture to my layout. 

But again, it's the Happy Heart Stamp that I'm totally crushing on....

These stamps are errrrything!!!! 

And stamped in black ink, they're SO striking! 

Oh, and how cute is that layered Acetate Heart?! 

Totally gor-jus!!! 

***Shop ALL the Elle's Studio New Releases HERE***

 I hope I have inspired you to get creating with your Elle's Studio kits! 

These kits always sell out fast, but don't worry - 

you can start yourself a subscription HERE so you never miss out again, yayyy! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

I have a few more Happy Heart Stamp layouts to share with you - so stay tuned! 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Citrus Twist Kits: 2019 Life Crafted Kit - Getting Started!

Hi Friends!

Thanks so much for joining me today as I reveal my first 'play' with the beautiful new 

Life Crafted Kits from Citrus Twist Kits!

Haven't seen this amazing new kit, yet?

Here's a quick peek for you....

This is the first kit, called Fresh Starts and is SO gorgeous!!! 

You can order it from the CTK store HERE. 

And, if you're wanting the 'whole' Life Crafted experience,
 be sure to get yourself one (or several!) of these elegant new albums......



Sigh!
This new size album (6.5" x 9.25" with a 1.75" spine) is perfect for documenting all your life stories with!
This tiny size is a total game changer for me - finally a pocket page option that meets my needs! Think pocket page documenting meet traveler's notebooks; perfection!!!
You can order the albums HERE

Enough chatter though,
here's how the opening pages of my Life Crafted album looks....

Oh.my.heart!

The pretty pastel pattern papers & ephemera included in the Fresh Starts Kit were ideal for decorating my opening pages with! 

And because I love color, I decorated the back of the front cover & utilized this space to create a 6" wide pocket to store supplies & memorabilia in! 

Here's a closer look for you.....

Such a great use of this otherwise 'empty' space. 

The versatility of Life Crafted is that it allows your to customize your album in your signature style.

So cool! 

Here's a look at my opening page.....

This is where it all begins...

Such a pretty page to start my album with! 

And yes, everything you've seen today is solely from the Life Crafted Kits! 

No need to raid your stash for coordinating items, this kit comes with everything you need!

Here's my second page....

So lovely!

I hope you're feeling inspired by my getting started post & will stop back to see how my album progresses! 

You can shop ALL the Life Crafted pretties in the CTK store HERE

Thanks so much for visiting, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Pebbles: Patio Party Scrapbook Process Video!

Hi Friends! 

Welcome back for more Pebbles Design Team inspiration! 

2018 saw the release of so many gorgeous collections for Pebbles, 

but my very favorite would have to be the bright and beautiful 

Jen Hadfield: Patio Party. Just beautiful! 

So, just before we reveal the first of many stunning new lines for 2019, let's take another look at this wonderful collection!

Today I am sharing a very sweet & fun scrapbook layout,

"Smile"

Oh isn't this pretty?!!

Such a beautiful page that really draws on all the gorgeous florals and blooms in both my photo, & the Patio Party collection! Love it!

Here's a closer look for you....

Sigh! This is soooooooo pretty!

I have featured the beautiful Backyard Blooms pattern paper as both the layout base and 'border', and then used this very same pattern in the 6 x 6 size to back my silly selfie photo with! The repeat patterning creates unity within my design, and pulls everything 'together'. As it is such a busy pattern paper, I avoid adding other designs or patterns and instead, opt for lots of complimentary embellishments to support my photo with.

How pretty are all those blooms?!

You'll spy them in Die Cut Ephemera, Dimensional Stickers, Puffy Stickers and even the 6 x 12 Accent Stickers - so many beautiful embellishments to create layers and interest with!

Just look at those layers!!! All the heart eyes for these pretty details!

With all those bright, pop colors & layered blooms, I feature the Wood Stickers to create balance in my design. The strong, rectangular shape combined with the dark wood grain offer a hint of masculinity and structure to this otherwise girly page.

I use the gold Puffy Sticker, Smile for my title - perfect for my selfie!

For finishing touches, I add a little watercolor paint and splatter droplets to complete my lovely page!

Want to see more?

Please watch my Scrapbook Process Video HERE: 

Thanks so much for liking & subscribing too!

I hope you enjoy my video!

Thanks so much for visiting today!

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

PATIO PARTY SUPPLIES:

732904 Backyard Blooms

732960 From Me To You

733775 6 x 6 Paper Pad

733778 Wood Stickers

733779 Dimensional Flower Stickers

733781 6 x 12" Accent Cardstock Stickers

733782 Ephemera

733783 Puffy Stickers

The Cut Shoppe: Follow Your Heart!

Hi Friends! 

Welcome back for more digital cut file inspiration!

Amanda here, and to start off 2019 I am all about stash busting my supplies. Time to use up all the things and have a fresh start to the New Year! Yay!

To save time, I often cut an extra cut file or two in white cardstock to 'save' for a just incase or unexpected project. I call these my 'back up files' for times when my software needs a lengthy update or just doesn't want to play nice (you know what I'm talkin' 'bout, right?) LOL!

Well, in my back up stash, I had cut the awesome Follow Your Heart file - perfect for combining with my hoarded stash of Pink Paislee's Auburn Lane.....

"Forever Friends"

Follow your heart, indeed! Isn't this pretty?!! Totally swoon worthy!  

The pink backed heart against the textured woodgrain paper is just stunning!

The Follow Your Heart file is just the BEST!

Here's what it looks like....

Such a fun design! You can get this awesome file HERE!

Here's a closer look at my beautiful layout....

I have backed the heart with 4 of the Pink Paislee Auburn Lane pattern papers, then foam mounted a die cut ephemera heart in the center. For added interest & a lil' bling, I use pink sequins at each of the heart 'joins' - so pretty!  

Before adding the Follow Your Heart cut file to my layout, I add a beautiful layer of paint splatters & droplets. I use watered down white acrylic paint plus Shimmerz Paints Vibez sprays in Pop Art Pink, Sweet Heart & Razzeldazzel Berry. So effective! 

***Remember: Type AMANDA in the comments section of your Shimmerz Paints Store order to receive a FREE gift***

I foam mount the heart, and attach it to that mixed media and woodgrain base. 

I add the beautiful ephemera tag to the heart, and then wrap the gold foam Thickers title around the heart....

SO gorgeous! 

I also embellish the heart with die cut ephemera blooms - because there's no such thing as too many florals, right?! 

And lastly, I add my beautifully adorned and framed photograph to the Follow Your Heart feature!

Beautiful!

A light sprinkle of sequins, & some enamel hearts and dots complete this lovely layout! 

I hope you enjoyed seeing my first layout for The Cut Shoppe for 2019! 

You can get the Follow Your Heart cut file HERE

And you can see more fabulous designs in The Cut Shoppe HERE

Thanks so much for visiting!

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

And A Lil' More Happy News for the New Year....

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends! 

Welcome back! 

I have just a lil more exciting news to share with you all today....

Yippeeeee!!! 

I'm so thrilled to be remaining on the Cocoa Vanilla Studio Design Team for a 5th year!

Happy, happy days!

I am so thankful & grateful to be part of this incredible team! 

Cocoa Vanilla Studio holds a special place in my heart, and it always will! 

We welcome back a number of our favorite DT members, & introduce 5 new faces too! 

Please join me in congratulating each & every one of them - 

You can find them all tagged in the Cocoa Vanilla Studio announcement HERE, 

so you can follow their creative accounts too! 

Thanks again for all your continued support, comments & likes - 

this encouragement means so much! 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

More New Year News!

Hi Everyone! 

Welcome back to the Happy Arty Days blog! 

I have another super exciting announcement for 2019 to share......

Yayyyyyy!!!!

Happy dance moment!

I'm beyond thrilled to be remaining on the Elle's Studio Design Team! 

We have such an amazing line up of creatives to inspire you, & I'm honoured to be amongst them!

It's no secret how much I love this team,  so you can just imagine my delight & excitement!!!! 

So.super.happy!!!! 

Oh, & how awesome are our exclusive Design Team tee-shirts?!!! 

So cool! LOVE this! 

Don't know all the faces in this amazing team?

Visit the Elle's Studio blog HERE for the official announcement and links to all their creative accounts! 

Thanks so much for all your continued support, 

it really means the world! 

Hope your 2019 is shaping up to be as exciting and awesome as mine! 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Happy New Year News for 2019!

Hi Friends! 

Happy New Year! 

I hope that 2019 brings you much happiness, love and laughter! 

I wish good health, joy & prosperity to you & your families! 

I have some very exciting, 2019 happy news to share with you today.....

Eeeeeeeep!!!

I'm not just remaining on the Pinkfresh Studio Scrapbook Team - 

I've been promoted to the all new Video Education Team!!! 

Woohoo! 

So super delighted and extremely humbled to be bestowed this great honour! 

We all know my deep love of Pinkfresh Studio, 

so this news just makes my heart sing!

I can't wait to share what I've been creating! 

Be sure to subscribe to the Pinkfresh Studio channel HERE so you don't miss a thing! 

Our talented team have a ton of inspiring process videos & tutorials to share with you!

Please join me in congratulating our other fellow design team members and contributors, by visiting the official announcement on the Pinkfresh Studio account HERE

Yayyyy! 

What a fantastic start to 2019! 

Thankyou for your amazing and continued support, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo