Hip Kit Club: October Hip Kit Inspiration!

 Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more Hip Kit Club inspiration!

Today I am sharing a mood board inspired page, and boy oh boy is November's mood board a spectacular one! Created by the very talented Emilie Chamel, it's bound to give you all the cozy Fall feels! 

Here's what the November mood board looks like...

 Sigh! Such a seasonal beauty! 

From the acorns to the wreath of leaves, those pumpkins and that kindness matters image  - this is one very inspirational board! 

But enough chatter, here's what it encouraged me to create with our stunning October 2020 Hip Kits! 

 

 Oh my heart! This is truly one for the love of Fall! Let's take a better look... 

All.the.Fall.feels! Love this! This season always makes my creative heart so happy - from the rich colors to the thankful sentiments, I am in my element! To enhance the warmth of this Autumn page, I decided to use a Kraft cardstock (October 2020 Cardstock Kit) as my base instead of my usual go-to white. White cardstock is so fresh and crisp, but Kraft is warm and cozy - perfect for Fall!

 With my base in place, it was time to pick my papers, and I just couldn't go past the B side of Amy Tangerine's Late Afternoon - Warm and Cozy. That burgundy color is just divine, and the diagonal leaf pattern inspired me to 'cut along the line' dictating my overall page design. I also couldn't go past that fussy cutter's dream paper - Simple Stories' Cozy Days - Harvest Wishes.  Those fussy cut, falling leaves are errrrrything! They really create such flow and movement in my page. I tucked a bunch of them under my diagonal cuts, and arranged them so they looked like they were falling across my page. The golden leaves from The Avenue Puffy Stickers, courtesy of the October Embellishment Kit, really enhanced this look. They also added extra dimension and more warmth too!  

 To complete these two focal points on my page, I embellished with the Simple Stories Cozy Days Chipboard Stickers from the October 2020 Main Kit. Those falling acorns are my faves! 

 Speaking of Simple Stories chippies, those Chipboard Frames were outta the packet and on my photo before I could even consider it! So adorable, and as my photo is a color one, it really helps to make it stand out and not get lost amongst all the Fall pretties! With so many warm and rich colors, I decided to adorn my frame with a couple of the soft pink Simple Stories Foam Stickers (October Embellishment Kit). The use of pink cuts through all the richness, balances the page & like the chippie frame, draws your eye into my photo first. Perfect!  

 The Simple Stories Chipboard Stickers worked beautifully for my title, and Jen Hadfield's The Avenue sticker book stickers were great for adding snip-its of my story! 

You can see why fall is my favorite season to document! So beauti-Fall!

 I hope my project has inspired you to get creating with your October 2020 Hip Kits today! 

Please be sure to share your lovely creations with us in the Hip Kit Club Facebook Group HERE! 

We really do love seeing what everyone creates with the fabulous Hip Kits! 

Thanks for stopping by today!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

 

Citrus Twist Kits: Heartbreaker Layouts!

Hi Creative Friends!

Time for my first installment of this month's amazing Heartbreaker Kits from Citrus Twist Kits! 

If you haven't already ordered yours, you can check them out HERE

 This month's extraordinary Heartbreaker kits are jam packed full of so.much.gorgeousness!!!

And the stamps! Oh.my.heart, the stamps are errrrything!

But enough chatter, here's what I'm talkin'bout!

"Wonderful"

Wonderful, indeed! Fall pages never looked so pretty! 

I have used the beautiful Heartbreaker Scrapbook and Embellishment Kits, as well as the This Is Life "Magic Happens" Stamp! Awesome! 

I was immediately drawn to all the Amy Tangerine Shine On collection items in this kit! The patterns & colors just made my creative heart happy! There's also lots of die cuts from this line too, especially those stunning blooms!!! I use the Scrapbook Kit stamp on my cut apart label, and repeat the 'Be you, bravely' sentiment. All the other stamping is from the "Magic Happens" stamp. (And how sweet are those pink stamped heart icons?! Love!)

I am also crushing on that vintage music note paper! Seriously LOVING!

With a white cardstock background, it was a lil hard to see that 'wonderful' title. To add some definition to it, I smeared Coral Macaroon paint from the Mixed Media Color Pop acrylic paint from Vicki Boutin (July Mixed Media Kit) beneath it.  I also embellished my title with cotton floss from my stash, as well more of those heart icon stamps! Perfect! 

Lots of pretty layers & details form this page. 

Here's a closer look at the embellishment clusters.....

Stickers, die cuts, veneers, stamps, epoxy and puffy stickers - this layout has it all!!! So many pretties! 

Here's another view....

Told you the stamps are errrrything!!! They print so perfectly, & compliment all styles of memory keeping - love 'em! 

I've opted for a completely different look for my next layout....

"Remember This" 

How fun  & fabulous is this?! 

Apart from the obvious smaller size ( 8.5" x 11" ), I have created a less is more, clean lines kinda page! I have used the Heartbreaker Scrapbook Kit, & teamed it with embellishments from both the Add-On and Embellishment Kits. I just love the warm color scheme against the stark, white negative space - so refreshing and contemporary! 

This page is for my 'documenting the everyday' album. It's a really simple, no frills album filled with favourite moments and photographs that I just had to record. 

And aren't my two darlings just the sweetest?! Despite the 6.5yr age gap they totally dote on one another, and love to spend their after school time at the park together. So cute! 

The Maggie Holmes Willow Lane clear stickers were the perfect addition to this playful design!

So simple. So sweet! 

My next page is all the pretty things....

"This Story" 

Gasp! Isn't it swoon worthy?! SO super pretty with all those gorgeous florals! 

I have featured the PL Heartbreaker Kit, and combined it with the Add-On and Pattern Paper Kits. Just gorgeous! 

I couldn't resist that pretty floral paper, and it's coordinating ephemera! Perfect for scrapbooking this sweet picture of my daughter & how cute is that deer?!! So adorable!

Here's a closer look.....

I can't handle the cuteness! All the heart eyes for that deer!

I also love the gold script puffy word stickers from the PL kit. They're bold in gold, but because of their intricate script remain very delicate in appearance. Love!

Beauty in everything, indeed!The exclusive epoxy stickers are so awesome! And those blooms are just too pretty!

Even the brads are adorned with roses! Floral love!

And last, but by no means least, I have this stunning page to share.....

"Simple & Sweet"

Sigh! Isn't this all kinds of prettiness?!! 

I just fell in love with that divine mint green floral, and had to create a girly page with it! 

Actually, I had to create with all.the.things! I have mixed most of the September kits to create this layout - but with so many beautiful possibilities, why not?! 

Here's a few close ups for you....

So gor-jus! I just love how everything coordinates so beautifully despite being from a mix of the kits!

The scallop pattern on the woodgrain Willow Lane paper was just begging to be fussy cut & I used the scalloped trims as an alternative to ribbon or lace. 

Such a great way to highlight & use a pattern paper! 

Those golden Pinkfresh Studio puffy stickers are just awesome! So versatile and elegant, & they add warmth to an otherwise cool and minty fresh page!

And there you have it! 

A first look at my creations with the gorgeous September Heartbreaker Kits! 

If you haven't ordered your September kits yet, hurry on up HERE, as they're bound to sell out fast! 

Or even better, set up a monthly subscription and never miss out again! 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I'll be back later in the month with more inspiration and memory keeping ideas! 

til then, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: May Swag Bag Spotlight!

Hi Everyone! 

Welcome back for more Paper Issues awesomeness with one of my favourite shares,
 Swag Bag Spotlight!

Today I am creating with the April Swag Bag, called "Yay! Let's Celebrate"

Isn't this such fun! 

So many cute embellishments and 3 x 4 cards! 

Each mini kit slightly varies, and mine had quite a few pieces from the My Mind's Eye,  Good Vibes collection!
The pink foil and bright colors in this line partnered perfectly with my left over pieces from the February Swag Bag. 

Here's what I created with them.....

"Yay!"

Isn't this the sweetest?!!

I had so many left over hearts from the February Swag Bag, this was a perfect way to use them up!

Everything on my layout is from these two Swag Bags, 

except for my 12 x 12 paper, and the Nuvo Drops in Bubblegum Pink. 

 That super cool Amy Tangerine Hustle & Heart  12 x 12 pattern paper for my base was a perfect match with all the hearts too! 

Such a happy girl page! Love it!

Here's a few close ups for you.....

The April Kit also included those super fun Shaker Stickers from Shimelle's Glitter Girl, and some cute 2 x 2 squares from Paige Evans: Pick Me Up collection. Perfect for this sweet page! 

Loving the playfulness of the MME Good Vibes line!

Beautiful! 

Swag Bags - a little bit of this and a sampling of that! 

Perfect when you just want to try it all! 

Love 'em!

Get your Swag Bag subscription HERE

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Thanks so much for visiting today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Shimmerz Paints: Major Heart Eyes for Color Stories Inspiration!

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends!

Time for another awesome installment of Shimmerz Paints delights!
This month Paper Issues Partnered Up with Color.Stories.Inspiration and I was so inspired by the mood board that I had to create with it for a second time!
(yep, this is my round 2 entry - lol!)
I mean, the colours are just stunning!
And when it comes to colour, Shimmerz Paints has got you covered!

Here's another look at that moodboard......

And here's what I created using that stunning color scheme......

"Major Heart Eyes"

Major heart eyes, indeed! 

What a cutie! And such a bright & fun page to reflect his happy personality!

I used the playful Amy Tangerine, Hustle & Heart collection and combined it with my favourite Shimmerz Paints: Dazzlerz & Paste-eez! 

Unfortunately, I don't have a hot orange or light blue in my pastes stash... 

BUT! I do have Paste-eez Salt of the Earth

This is a gorgeous white, which I color mixed to create my 'missing' colors from the color scheme. 

Here's how....

On an artist's mixing palette, I combined 3 drops of orange food dye to one part Salt of the Earth for that stunning hot orange. 

That pretty light blue was created with 1 spritz of Vibez: Jeni Be Bleu to one part Salt of the Earth. I LOVE how pretty this turned out!

Shimmerz Paints are just Aaaah-mazing! 

You'll also spot Dazzlerz: Pucker Up Pink and Sour Apple in my mixed media background. All colours were applied with a palette knife, at the same time - no drying between colours. Allowing for lots of colour blending and tonal work.

Ga ga gorgeous!

Here's a few close ups for you.....

The blending between the hand mixed orange, and Pucker Up Pink is just sensational!

& that Sour Apple green is just divine! 

The cut file is a FREE one from the Paper Issues store; you can download it HERE

Yep! When it comes to mixed media and all the painty things, 

It's all about the color! The Shimmerz Paints colors!

I hope my take on the CSI challenge has inspired you to get out your Shimmerz Paints and play along too!

*Did you know if you type AMANDA in your Shimmerz Paints store order HERE

you'll receive a freebie?!

Yessss! AMANDA = free paint 

  

Thanks so much for visiting!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: January Free File Friday #1

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back for a new year of fabulous FREE cut files with Paper Issues!

I LOVE all the incredible cut files that Paper Issues has on offer, 

& there are so many new ones appearing in the store all.the.time!!! 

The first cut file challenge for January is all about numerals. 

Use a numeral cut file OR use any cut file and add numerals to it. Easy! 

Here's what I came up with......

"Oh You 2"

Isn't this the sweetest?!!

I have used the gorgeous Amy Tangerine: Hustle & Heart collection for this happy page. 

I just love the bright & fun colours and patterns in this line. 

The title is made from Dear Lizzy Thickers, and you'll spy that I used the number '2' over the edge of my cut file butterfly. Super cute!

The floral cut file & butterfly are just stunning!  

They're from the Cherish Florals file, which looks like this......

SO divine!

Download this cut file HERE for free! (No purchase required)

Here's a better look at them in action.....

That floral is too cute for words!

They really are such simple & beautiful cuts!

To create a little more dimension to this 'clean' look, I used foam tape beneath the floral cut for added interest.

- I LOVE YOU BEYOND MEASURE - 

Perfect sentiment! 

Adore this super happy page documenting my fave 2!

Looking for more fabulous free files? 

Visit the Paper Issues store HERE

& if you do make a purchase, please use the discount code AMANDA

It saves you 20% off your total spend! Yay!!!

Want to see more with our cut files? 

Find more inspiration from our talented team HERE

Thanks so much for visiting today, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: November Notable Quotable

Hi Papercrafting Friends!

It's time for the new edition of 

This month's quote is from the insanely talented Amy Tangerine and looks like this.....

I was totally inspired by the colours, the quote and by the fact that it comes from Amy!

Here's what I created....

"Stay Wild"

Oh Heck Yeah!!! Lol

So much fun!

I used the Amy Tangerine: Hustle & Heart collection, and that gorgeous photo of my boy with a very muddy face! 

Such a happy day & memory here! 

Loving that Jungle of Love patterned paper, 

it's just perfect for my wild child playing in the garden!

You'll also spot a ton of cool embellishments from this collection, including the 

Wool Half Circle Pom Pom Stickers, Sticker Book, Ephemera Die Cuts & even those awesome white foam Thickers

Here's a close up for you.....

Fun, indeed! 

 Hustle & Heart is definitely for those who live on the brighter side of life! 

Burtsing with gorgeous colour and pattern!

Speaking of colour, that mixed media background is crazy cool!!!

I've dived into my Shimmerz Paints stash, and used 

Creameez:  Just Peachy,  Boogie Boardin' Blue & Trippin' in the Tropics

as well as a base coat of my fave Vibez: Jeni B Bleu

You'll notice I also hand coloured the foam Thickers with the Just Peachy Creameez too......

La la love this!

So many beautiful reasons to be happy!

Needing a lil Hustle & Heart in your creative world?

Get yours from the Paper Issues store here

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Maybe you're needing to grow your Shimmerz Paints stash?

Visit their online store here 

& 

Place my name in the comments section of your order to receive a FREE gift!

Yessss!!!

I hope you like my fun take on this month's challenge, and will play along too!

See more Notable Quotable inspiration from our wonderful team here.

Thanks so much for visiting, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo