Kaisercraft: Say Aloha Collection

Hi Kaiser Fans!

Welcome back to a new month of fun and fabulous new collections from Kaisercraft.  

This week introduces the warm, and bright Say Aloha Collection

Think Hawaii and all things tropical, 

add a few textural designs and a flamingo.... and you've got Say Aloha! 

Such a fun and playful collection!

 

Here's my take on this vibrant new range. ...

"Love Life" layout

Told you it was vibrant & tropical!!!

How cool are those popping pinks and lime greens?!

And, as usual, Kaisercraft have a fantastic assortment of collectables to embellish your pages with.

But my fave adornment would definitely be that Wooden Flourish - seriously awesome!

Here's another layout with Say Aloha....

"Love, love this photo"

I know, how cute huh? 

Cant believe that this lil miss is 9 now :( Time really is escaping us!

But a great reminder to enjoy the little things & to capture them too!

I absolutely LOVE this basket weave background paper - it gives such a warm and natural feel!

And again, loving the Collectables to no end!

Here's a closer look at those too cute butterflies.....

Very cool! 

Definitely a perfect match for scrapping your Summer & or Tropical holidays with.

I also whipped up a couple cards with these fabulously fun papers....

So pretty & playful! 

Bound to brighten up any rainy day :)

And yes, I did use flamingos on every project....

I think they may be my new go to embellishment for a while, LOL!!!

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed taking a peak at my Say Aloha creations.

For more inspirational ideas be sure to visit the Kaisercraft blog here and see what my amazing fellow DT members have created.

Thanks for stopping by,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

May Creations with Imaginarium Designs!

Hi my chippie lovelies!

I can't believe it's May already?! 

Time really does fly by when you're having fun!

& speaking of fun, I've been having an absolute blast with some gorgeous chipboard!

I have three super cool & contemporary layouts to share with you....

First up, my master of cool.....

"Cheeky Monkey"

Wow! Love this super cool guy & this page just yells FUN!

Lots of chipboard yummies here too....

How amazing are the triangles and chervrons?!!!

I've used a matte black acrylic & a bright blue Gelato on them.

These larger arrows have been coated in gesso & then drawn on in black sharpie pen.

The pen is kept 'messy' to add to the contemporary & boy look of this page.

I've used the same treatment on the title too....

Yep, this boy is definitely one super cool Cheeky Monkey indeed!

Awesome!

Chipboard Featured:



Cheeky Monkey

Loolabelle's Nested Arrows



Loolabelle's Single Chevrons



Chris' Small Arrows and Shapes Board



Triangles in a board

Next up, a super pretty & fresh take on some Maggie Holmes pattern papers....

"Love Every Minute" 

Oh yes, how very, very sweet is this?!!!

I love a bright and fun page & this one still maintains an air of girly-ness to it despite the ephemera and staples.

Pretty pastel inks and oh-so-subtle sparkle mists flatter my chipboard & add a gentle touch to this layout.

Let's look closer......

Such an exquisitely cut title! And how elegant too!

I LOVE these doilies! Infact, this isn't the first time I've used them & it won't be my last!

The chipboard doilies are just such a fabulous embellishment & are on my absolute favourites list!

They are so versatile & just look fantastic!

The petal pink bunting adds to the femininity of this page, and is another of my favourite chipboards - just perfect for adorning your children's pages! 

& of course, the numeral '8' forms part of my discreet journaling..... 

Really pretty and picture perfect chipboards on this page, 

here's what I used:



Love Every Minute



Four Circular Doilies in a board



Numbers (38 per sheet)



Banners

My final layout today is inspired by our gorgeous Autumn weather here in Australia,

"Time Creates Wonderful Memories"

Love these two & this pic just captures them perfectly!
True partners in crime.....
Some really cool skeleton leaves adorning this page, and those tiny ones are new hand drawn leaves created by our super talented Natalie May!
Awesome, huh?!!
To keep with my Autumn theme, I treated all the leaves with gelatos that I blended to get some gorgeous hues. My title and small birdcage are coated in an almost black, bark coloured ink, and my doves are a rust colour ink.
A really simple but gorgeously adorned page!
Here's a closer look at those fabulous leaves............... 

And such a precisely cut and elegant title!

Yep, definitely loving these new chippies!

Chipboard featured:

Time Creates Wonderful Memories

Sheet of 7 Leaves

Doves 

& Natalie's Hand drawn leaves 

I hope you enjoyed seeing what I've created this month for Imaginarium Designs!

Thanks for looking,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Guest Designer: Kraft+ May Challenge

Hi my creatives!

Welcome to May! 

To start the month off with a bit of fun, 

I'm representing Imaginarium Designs 

as a guest designer over at Kraft+ Challenges! 

If you haven't checked out Sandra's awesome challenge blog you NEED to get over here. 

So much kraft love going on! !! ♡

This month they're using a mood board too.....

Cool huh?!!

I was immediately drawn in by the colours, and in particular,

 those old books wrapped in twine....

Here's my take on this fabulous challenge! 

"Wonderful Moment In Time" layout

Firstly, how awesome is Kraft?! I truly LOVE that earthy, retro, relaxed and arty feel it gives to proejcts!

I have used some fabulous Imaginarium Designs chippies here too....

Hot Air Balloons 4 in a board

Moments in Time (small for tags)

Wonderful

Denise's Fern Flourish (small 2 in a board)

Swirly Frame 3" x 2"

Let's take a closer look....

'Mr A for Awesome' up to waterplay shennanigans!!! How long did he stay dry for....LOL!

I've use Kaisercraft Ink Pads on all the chipboards because they give terrific coverage and a great matte finish colour!

That swirly frame is sooooo awesome!!!

The super cool papers and collectables are none other than Kaisercraft's, Close Up! collection. 

I love all the vinatge camera ephemera you get in these collectables!

A really cool twist on the challenge board - hope it has inspired you!

So what are you waiting for?

Go get your Kraft on! 

Thanks for stopping by,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Imaginarium Designs & White With....Sand!

Hi Happy Arty Days Fans!

This month over at Imaginarium Designs we've been shining the spotlight on one of our fave sponsored challenge sites, 

White With One

This month the 'one' colour is sand - or 'raw' chipboard if you like ;)

Here is my take on this fabulous challenge....

"Beautiful" layout

I know... How awesome is raw chipboard?!!! 

& 

I am totally LOVING my peeled paint background....

Lots of Kaisercraft Blue Bay love on this page!  Kaisercraft epoxy stickers & resin flowers too!

But that incredible Imaginarium Designs chipboard really is the star!

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

Fancy flourishes, birds on twigs, hearts & a cute script title.....

Buy them HERE

I had so much fun playing along with WW1 - I might even join them next month too!

Love to see your takes on this challenge!

Thanks for looking (& I love to read your comments :) )

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Cocoa Vanilla Studio: #Besties

Hi everyone!

Time for some more Cocoa Vanilla Studio yumminess!

Today I am sharing another gorgeously girly page created from the fabulous Sugar & Spice collection;

# Besties

I know, how cute are these two?!! & they truly are partners in crime - real BFFs!

As they are such wonderfully, happy girls the Sugar & Spice collection was perfect for scrapping them!

Bright, joyous colours and pretty patterned papers are just what we need for our gorgeous daughters, nieces and friends!

And don't forget about divine embellishments.......

How stunning are those cork hearts, wooden veneers & floral stickers?!!! Sooooooo pretty!

I love the printing on the wood veneers too - just adds that extra touch that creates a more finished look!

Let's take another look-see..... 

Absolutely love this embellie cluster! Such a beautiful adornment to my photo!

The doily & alphas are from my stash, but everything else featured in this layout is pure Cocoa Vanilla Studio goodness!

Those vibrant, pretty papers, the cork hearts & yes, even that way too cool flair button!

Might I add, that flair button inspired my whole page - I just had to use it with my photo of my girls!

Just divine!

"Sugar & Spice, and all things nice, that's what pretty girls are made of" Absolutely!

If you are lucky enough to have a gorgeous gal or two in your life you NEED Sugar & Spice to memory keep them!

Maybe you've already started scrapping them? If so, please do share your Sugar & Spice layouts with on the Cocoa Vanilla Studio Facebook page!

Thanks for visiting today,

Please leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my #Besties layout,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Kaisercraft: Oh So Lovely!

Hi Happy Arty Days Fans, 

Welcome back for more Kaisercraft beauties!

The title of the new collection,

Oh So Lovely

really says it all!

I can't begin to tell you how incredibly pretty this new range is!!!!

Let's allow my creations do the talking.....