Citrus Twist Kits August Reveal & You Are Loved Layout!

Hi Creative Friends!

Welcome back for more papercrafting joy with the gorgeous new August Kits from 

This month's kits are absolutely stunning!

Here's a quick looksee.....

'Perfectly Posh' Scrapbook Kit 

SO gorgeous, huh?!! 

You can see more of this amazing kit HERE 

The Pocket Life Kit is just as yummy....

Told you so! 

Loving them both! 

There are a few more paper-liscious, and embellishment rich kits which you can check out in the Citrus Twist Kits store HERE

I've created a ton of layouts with these gorgeous kits, & I can't share them with you a lil later in the month!

However, I did create a 'just because' layout for you to enjoy.....

"You Are Loved"

Sigh! Isn't this beautiful?!! 

My first few layouts with these kits have been quite soft, pastel and pretty - 

but on second glance, I couldn't resist the rich colors in the Crate Paper Willow Lane line.

 So perfect for those Fall photos! 

(Of course, I'm in Australia & Autumn has been and gone this year, but I've waiting for the new Fall collections to arrive to scrap these darling photos!) 

That deep yellow is a pretty close match to the leaves in my photo. Love it!

You'll spy lots of stickers, and Foam & Chipboard "Wonderful" Thickers from the Willow Lane collection here! SO pretty!

And I couldn't resist that sweet cork embellishment which is a CTK exclusive from the PL kit! 

Rich, warm and oh-so pretty! 

This month's Perfectly Posh kits are pastel perfection, but they're also fabulous for Fall!

I hope you've liked seeing this sweet page!

I can't wait to share my other pages with you - these kits had me swooning! 

You can get all your Citrus Twist Kit supplies HERE

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: 2017 Fall Crop: Supersize It!

Hi Creative Friends!

Are you playing along with the

 Paper Issues Fall Crop?! 

If not, come join us in the Paper Issues Friends & Fans Facebook group here

I am lucky enough to be hosting two of the Crop challenges,
& I am so super excited about it!
Here's my second challenge for the crop.....

Yup! Supersize it and go LARGE!!!

For this challenge you can either use a supersized photograph OR a supersized title for your layout.

Easy to play, but tons of fun (& you go in the draw to win some awesome prizes!)

Here's my sample layout for you....

"Major Heart Eyes"

Major heart eyes, indeed! Isn't this the most beautiful photo?!!

And yes, I supersized it to focus in on that gorgeous handhold! 

These two are inseparable, they really dote on one another - it's so lovely!

You'll spy that I used the stunning Pink Paislee: Paige Taylor Evans: Turn The Page collection for this layout. That sweet floral paper is just perfect for Spring or Fall memory keeping. 

And the embellishments are just divine!

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

Just look at that sweet Puffy Sticker heart! It really pops against the black n white photo.

I am also LOVING the Fresh Start Icon Thickers (chipboard stickers) - there are so many cute designs!

And speaking of Thickers..... 

The New Day Printed Thickers are amazing!!!

They really are title perfection!

Feeling like you need a lil more Pink Paislee in your stash?

Use code AMANDA in the Paper Issues store here

& you'll save 20% off your total spend! Yay!

I hope you liked my fun take on this SUPERsized challenge!

I can't wait to see what you create for it!

Thanks for stopping by!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: October Sketchy Saturday

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues awesomeness with this month's edition of 

Here's this month's incredible sketch.....

Awesome, huh?!

I couldn't wait to play along!

Here's my take on it.....

"FIVE"

Omgoodness! 5?!!! 

When did Mr A for Awesome become a 5yr old boy?!! 

Finding it hard to let go of him not being a baby anymore...lol!

Moving on though... 

How fun is this take on the sketch?!!

I have used American Crafts' Shimelle: Glitter Girl collection. 

Who would've thought that such a girly line could be so masculine too?

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

LOVING those teal Sparkle PhraseThickers & the golden veneer-like Marquee Thickers too! 

Perfect for bold titles! 

You'll also spy that super cute Enamel Charm camera ......

Isn't it fun?!!

And what about those Shaker Stickers!!!!

This collection has ALL the new look embellies! & I am loving them!

See all the stunning pattern papers in this range here

Hope my take has inspired you today!

Get all your Shimelle in the Paper Issues store here

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

Looking for more Sketchy inspiration?
See what our talented team has created here

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Paper Issues: October Working Title

 Hi Creative Friends!

I am super excited to share Paper Issues October Working Title challenge with you!

This month your project (layout, card, otp, btp, pocket page etc) must feature a title with more than one font! 

Time to stash bust all those Thickers, alphas, and leftover words from collections and get them on a creation! Yay!

 Easy to play along and tons of fun!

Enough chatter though, here's my take using up a mix of patterned paper words, ephemera & Thickers....

"LOVE So Sweet XO"

Tons of fun, indeed! How cute and playful is this?!!

I have used Maggie Holmes Carousel collection to document my two riding the Merry Go Round recently! Perfect collection for this photo! 

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

Love the gold foil Swing Thickers!

How gorgeous are all the embellishments in this line? 

Enamel Pin Stickers, Chipboard Stickers and oh those Fabric Bows!!!!

Love it all! 

Hope you liked my fun take on using more than one font in your title!

Needing Maggie Holmes Carousel and more?

Use my code AMANDA and you'll save 20% off your total spend in the Paper Issues store here

I can't wait to see what you create for this month's Font-astic challenge!

Play along with Working Title and all our super fun challenges, 

in our {Friends & Fans} Facebook group.

Upload your entries in  the October challenge album right here.  

Before you play along, please take a look at what our talented team has created here.

Thanks so much for visiting!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: August Product Spotlight

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends!

Welcome back for another fabulous Paper Issues 

Product Spotlight

This time we're shining the light on...

Amy Tangerine's Hustle & Heart collection! YAY!!!

It's no secret how much I LOVE Amy Tangerine's fun, vibrant colours and patterns! 

Here's what I've created for this spotlight...

"Life Is Beautiful"

La la LOVE this!!!

Talk about bright and vibrant colours! 

To balance all that gorgeous colour, I used a beautiful black and white photograph, and those stunning gold glitter alphas. They're officially called The Lucky Ones Thickers and are the coordinating Thickers for this line. 

Here's a closer view.......

So gorgeous!

I've used watercolour droplets to create my faux wreath & I just love how effective this looks!

You'll also spy those super cute Puffy Hearts - love these!

And finally, how about that bow!!!! Check it out below......

Oh squeee!!! It's the cutest!

Love me a cute bow or 3!

Such beautiful products to create such stunning projects with!

I hope you feel inspired by my layout today!

Need to get some Hustle & Heart in your stash?

Get yours in the Paper Issues store here 

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

Wanting a lil more inspiration with this cool collection?

See what the rest of the team has created with it here

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I really appreciate your kindness & support!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: Product Spotlight!

Hi Friends!

It's time for another fabulous Paper Issues Product Spotlight,
& today we're shining the light on Alphas.
Yep, any type/kind of alpha that is sold in a pkt in the Paper Issues store here!
Let's be honest, we all have a ton of those Thickers, right?!!
So I've decided to stashbust and use up some older alphas for this scrapbook layout.
Here's what I created....

"This Is Us 2" 



Isn't this the sweetest?!!
 Such a beautiful Autumn memory that I couldn't wait to scrap!
I've used Fancy Pants Designs: Golden Days collection (including the coordinating alphas) & teamed it up with the Crate Paper Oasis collection Thickers too! They coordinate perfectly!

Here's a closer look......

The Golden Days line is just Fall perfection! Such a stunning collection! 

How sweet & fun!!!

Hope you liked my take on the alphas spotlight today! 

Shop ALL the alphas in the Paper Issues store here

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

Looking for more alphas inspiration? 

See what our talented team has created on the official blog post here

Thanks so much for stopping by!
til next time,

Happy Arty Days, 
Amanda xo