Happy Arty Days: Make A Wish

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Paper Issues: July Project Pocket

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back for more paper crafting awesomeness with a new round of
Paper Issues Project Pocket challenge!

This month the challenge is to create pocket pages that document some kind of holiday or celebration;

ideas include 4th July, Christmas, Thanksgiving, birthdays, Easter etc.

I decided to document a recent birthday celebration,

here's what I created....

How fun is this?!!

I've used the gorgeous Make A Wish collection from Cocoa Vanilla Studio - LOVE!!!

This collection was definitely made for documenting birthdays and celebrations!

Gorgeous birthday girl!!!

Let's take a closer look at page 1....

I like to use a lot of embellishments on my pockets,

so to avoid my pockets from getting too bulky I attach most of my embellishments on the exterior of the pocket.

How fabulous are the veneer candles ?!!

And that flair!!!

Here's a closer look at them both....

SO awesome!!!

Here's a better look at page 2....

You'll spy more awesome embellishments here,

as well as super pretty pattern papers!

The chipboard stickers are a firm favourite of mine too....

WOW!!!

Make A Wish is just perfection for birthday pocket pages!

I hope you feel inspired by my pockets to play along!

Need supplies? No problem, visit the Paper Issues store here

& REMEMBER: Use my code AMANDA & you'll save 20% off your total spend!

Looking for more inspirational pocket page ideas?

See what our amazing team created for this challenge here

Thanks so much for stopping by today,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Happy Little Moments!

Hi Creative Friends!

I have a super sweet layout using the gorgeous Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Make A Wish Collection to share with you today !

I just love the bright and happy hues in the Make A Wish line, and it was perfect for scrapping this pic of my daughter and I! But enough chatter, here's my layout,

"Happy Little Moments"

How sweet is this?!!

It may be a birthday themed collection, but Make A Wish is so pretty, and versatile, that it works for the everyday moments too!

I just love a fun grid design, don't you? To add a bit more interest to mine, I used a lil mixed media and a whole bunch of fun embellishments!

Each patterned paper box has the sweet pink watercolour wash paper CV-MW002 HIP HOORAY as its base, and then either the woodgrain paper (reverse side of CV-MW001 FRESH CUT) or the pink polka dots (reverse side of CV-MW005 PARTY MIX). Such a pretty combination of papers! The white cardstock has been treated with a coat of gesso, & given a good smattering of shimmer mist and watercolour splats! Love the result! All the colours coordinate perfectly with that final backing layer, patterned paper CV-MW003 PARTY DOTS

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

With the same pink watercolour wash as the patterned paper, that Chipboard Accent Sticker frame was an obvious choice for highlighting my photograph. I've also embellished the frame with another chipboard accent sticker with the sentiment 'Oh Hello" - super cute! img_20161228_115551_529

I've layered my photo and frame with some cut file leaves from the Colour Me Happy Digital Cutfile collection, and then added Vellum Shapes leaves & butterflies, Blooms, Enamel Dots and even some cotton thread for texture. The centrality of it all just draws you into my photo more - love it!

Here's another view (of the blooms in particular because they're sooooooo pretty!),

Some gorgeous glittery Sparkles enamel dots and Oooooh that heart flair!

The flair is actually from the limited edition sets CV-LIM-1 There's only a few of these left in the store, so get in quick!!!

Lots of gorgeous Die Cut Ephemera pieces on this layout too.....

So many paper pretties! La-la-LOVE it all!

Even the Accessory Stickers are divine!

I mounted mine onto pop dots , and layered with a little cotton thread too - so very cool!

And those vellum shapes! Oh-so-swoon worthy!!!

It's all just soooooooo pretty! Make A Wish is just perfect for scrapping a Mother & Daughter page ;)

Hope you feel inspired by my layout today,

Thanks for visiting,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Make A Wish Pocket Letter!

Hi Creative Friends!

Today I am sharing something a little different with the stunning

MAKE A WISH collection!

A lil Happy Mail!!!

Snail mail or, pocket letters, are such a wonderful surprise to receive in the letterbox these days; such a novelty!

& there's nothing more fun to create either!

Here's a recent pocket letter I've created for someone super sweet....

Isn't this just lovely?!!!

Make A Wish is the prettiest collection! And it's perfect for everyday occasions too!

I've selected the pattern paper, CV-MWOO3 - PARTY DOTS, for the base of my mail as I just adore both sides of it! Hard to tell which is the B side - it's divine!!!

As this is the 'front cover' of the letter, the chipboard sticker, 'hello beautiful' is an ideal greeting sentiment. I've also used a chipboard frame, and heart banner to embellish with. You'll also spy lots of pretty die-cut ephemera, and a few puffy stickers and sparkly enamel dots on the cover too!

Just gorgeous!

Let's take a peak inside now.......

Oh, how cute is this?!!

Celebrate You, indeed! Love it!

I've created a couple of pocket strips to hold some happy mail sweet treats. Here's what's underneath all those goodies...

Love that stitched journal card - such an inspirational quote too! It's from another of my favourite pattern papers,

CV-MW005 - PARTY MIX

You'll notice I've also embellished with a couple wood veneers & accessory stickers on this page. Pretty!

I must also mention, that I scrap-lifted this pocket letter design from the gorgeous Kylie Kingham, who has totally inspired me to get back into sending ole' fashion mail. She's totally rocking the pocket letters!

Here's the flipside of my sweet mail.....

I've created an extra pocket, filled with 'all the things' to make a girl say, "YAY"!

Hope she likes it!

On the opposite side I've created another strip pocket to hold a letter, which I've decorated with both Alphabet and Accessory stickers - isn't it cute?!!

Such a fabulous and fun way to celebrate and cheer up friends!

And there you have it! Happy Mail that's guaranteed to bring a smile ;)

Hope this post has got you inspired to create a little extra love for the mail box this week

& share the Cocoa Vanilla Studio love with your friends!

Thanks for stopping by today!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,
Amanda xo

Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Make A Wish: FOUR

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back for more birthday inspiration with the gorgeous new Cocoa Vanilla Studio collection;

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MAKE A WISH

Today I am sharing a very sweet layout about my Mister A for Awesome's recent birthday - so cute!

Make A Wish is perfect for birthdays and celebrations! Here's my birthday boy layout,

"FOUR"

I know, isn't he just the cutest?! He was so pleased with himself, " I a big boy now" Naww! How could I not scrap this milestone moment! And what better collection to scrapbook it with!

I love the very cool blue tones in Make A Wish. The pattern paper CV-MW004 LOOT BAG (with the cross pattern) is ideal for a masculine layout. I cut this paper into 2 inch squares and arranged the squares diagonally across my white cardstock base (in a checkerboard design), with my precious photograph in the center. As it's a boy layout, I then added lots of stunning blue embellishments, however, this made my layout a little too crisp. So, to create more warmth & balance, I teamed up the blues with the wood look pattern paper, CV-MW001 FRESH CUT and Wood Veneers. Perfect!

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

Sooooooo many fabulous embellishments! Puffy Stickers, Chipboard Accent Stickers, Enamel Dots (sparkles), Vellum Accents & divine Die Cut Ephemera!

Let's not forget those Wood Veneers either! STUNNING! I mean, check out the stars and subtitles.....

The chipboard frame with the veneer look is perfect for layering my photo onto, and take a look at that gorgeous cluster of embellishments - THAT cake is just adorable!!!

I have also used those fabulous Alphabet Stickers to create my title with! Awesome! And despite my initial reservations about being able to use them on a boy page, I am totally LOVING the glitter Sparkles - Enamel Dots! So much fun!!!

You'll also note that I have used lots of directional arrows leading you into my sweet photo too. Gently encouraging the eye into what I value most about my layout ;)

Here's another glimpse at those fabulous Enamel Dots and Puffy Stickers.....

Yep. Loving it!!!

Let's not forget that mini cluster in the top of my page though - Hey, it's FUN!!!

Make A Wish is just making all of my scrapbook wishes come true! It's so awesome to create with!!

It's the Best Ever Birthday, indeed!

Hope you feel inspired to get creating with Make A Wish!

Thanks for stopping by & leaving a comment - I really appreciate your thoughtfulness!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Make A Wish: LOVE

Hi Friends!

Today I have a super sweet and oh-so-pretty page with the new

Make A Wish collection

I LOVE the birthday and party theme of Make A Wish, but I really wanted to show you how incredibly versatile this collection is!

So, in the word's of Lewis Carroll, " A very, merry un-birthday to you!"

Here's my layout,

"LOVE"

I know, soooooooo pretty, huh?!

From gorgeous layering, to sweet blooms, and delicate butterflies, Make A Wish is perfect for my beautiful subject!

*Please note that the bloom stencil used for my mixed media element is one from my stash*

It's no secret that I heart florals, but honestly, the florals and blooms in this collection are truly divine!

I mean, just take a look at that pattern paper, CV-MW006 DAYDREAM - toooooooo pretty for words!

As the blooms on this pattern paper are quite intricate and small, they're ideal for border trims and photo mattes. Love it!

I also used the journal cards paper, CV-MW005 PARTY MIX for those lovely photo layers; here's a closer look.....

So many wonderful (and beautifully coordinating) elements in Make A Wish! The die cut ephemera is just swoon worthy!

To cut through all the swoon, I introduced the woodgrain pattern to add a little balance to my page. You'll spy the Party Mix card & subtitle, 'Wonderful', a die cut ephemera butterfly and THAT chipboard sticker frame! I am LOVING chipboard stickers right now, seriously can't get enough of them! The label, 'hello beautiful' is also a chippie sticker, & it's stinkin' cute!

And speaking of stickers, how fabulous are the Accessory Stickers?!!

Loving the tags, labels & the tiny coloured typewriter font words - another new fave of mine!

Here's another view.....

Love how I layered my Die Cut Ephemera butterflies, and used a few of the Sparkles Enamel Dots ....

Hello Beautiful, indeed!

And there you have it! A very non-birthday layout with the all NEW collection

Make A Wish

Did you want to see a birthday inspired layout? Well, ok, I suppose I could....

Here's one that I created for a scraplift from Orange Gearle & Paper Issues,

"Happy Birthday to You"

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LOVE this! So much fun!!!

It uses the same photo as the previous layout, but that's because it was from her 10th birthday photo shoot. Birthdays just can't get prettier than this!

So it's a given that Make A Wish is PERFECT for those birthday memories - but oh wow! I didn't think party pages could ever be this fun! Love it and I hope you do too!

Thankyou so much for stopping by today!

I hope you feel inspired to get creating with this collection - due to hit stores very soon!
And remember, if you order it from Paper Issues, use my code: AMANDA to save 20% ;)

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Make A Wish & Take Me Away with Imaginarium Designs

Hi Everyone!

Time for another monthly dose of Imaginarium Designs chipboard inspiration!
I've got a couple of gorgeous, bright and colourful layouts to share - including another of my boy/girl double pages - so let's get straight to it!

First up, I am using the new Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Make A Wish collection

to show off some fabulous chippie phrases and shapes....

Isn't this stunning?!!

A really cool double pager that also works as two single layouts!

I've used a few of my fave phrases as well as some hearts & stars to embellish with.

Bright, playful pops of colour and a real fresh, modern & contemporary feel. Love it!

Let's look at each layout separately.....

"You Smile With Your Heart"

So pretty!!! Girly and feminine without being too cutesy now (she's growing up!) LOL!

I've used Versa Ink in (the very hot) Opera Pink to really make my title pop.

NOTE: I use this brand of ink a lot as it gives real depth of colour - even if I don't apply a coat of gesso to my chipboard before applying.

I love how this colour, and chippie phrase, dictate the tone and feel of the page!

Here's a closer look at that stunning phrase...

So exquisitely cut!

And how about those super cute hearts.....

Perfect for an embellishment cluster, or as an alternative sequin/enamel dot scatter!

The lower heart has been inked with Petal Pink to balance out all the hot pink and add a little interest. Very sweet, indeed!

A pretty embellishment for any gorgeously girly creation!

Enough of the girl talk - let's take a look at my boy version of this layout.....

"Wild At Heart"

Could he get any cooler?!! Such a rad little guy!

This time I've used Versa Ink: Sea Foam for my title, subtitle and most of the stars. The remaining stars are inked in Saffron Yellow. I love the solid, matte finish the ink provides!

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