Elle's Studio: Easter Traveler's Notebook / Mini Album

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio March Kit inspiration!

This month's kit and exclusive add on items are perfect for all your memory keeping needs, and today I am sharing how I used these supplies to create a completed, Easter theme, Traveler's Notebook insert! Yay!

Think December Daily goes small scale & Easter style!

Here's a look at my TN front cover....

Elle's Studio Supplies: Noteworthy 12 x 12 Paper Collection, Teal Puffy Alphabet Stickers, Chocolate Acrylic Bunnies, Happy Easter Wood Veneer. 

Isn't this fun?! 

Such a simple, but very sweet Traveler's Notebook insert to document all your Easter memories with!

To create this TN, I trimmed a sheet of the 12" Noteworthy pattern paper to 8 3/4" x 8 1/4". Next I  trimmed 10 sheets of plain white paper ( I like to use 180gsm watercolor paper ) to 8 1/4" x 8 1/4". I placed the pattern paper cover onto the slightly smaller sheets of white paper, and scored down the center to create a 'spine'. To hold it all into place, I machine stitched along the scored line, and voila! A TN insert ready to record those memories with! 

I decorated the cover with the Happy Easter wood veneer and one of the Acrylic Chocolate Bunnies! I also embellished the cover with some of the Teal Puffy Alpha Stickers - gorgeous!

Let's look inside....

Elle's Studio Supplies: 12 x 12 Noteworthy Paper Collection, Noteworthy Puffy Stickers, March Kit, Springtime 6 x 6 Paper Stack, Teal Puffy Alphabet Stickers, Little Acrylic Bunnies, Wood Veneer Easter Eggs, Wood Veneer Speech Bubbles,  March Labels, Tiny Everyday Label Stickers. 

Other Supplies: Enamel dots, magenta gel pen. 

What a sweet opening page! 

I decorated the reverse side of the cover with a simple butterfly puffy sticker from the Noteworthy collection. On the opposite page, I trimmed a 1/2" strip of the Springtime 6 x 6" Paper Stack, and attached it to the top and bottom of my page. I also applied lots of lovely embellishments including that very cute wood veneer Easter egg. To make it pop just a lil more, I partly colored it with a magenta gel ink pen. Speaking of veneers, you'll also spy that fabulous Speech Bubble at the top of my page! Love it! The pale purple Little Acrylic Bunny is a very sweet addition to the embellishment cluster too! 

Further inside my TN, you'll notice that I divide my Easter story into 'chapters'. This helps me to organize how I will document, photograph and record our memories made this Easter. 

Chapter 1 is 'Family Time'....

Elle's Studio Supplies: March Kit, Spring Puffy Stickers, White Puffy Alpha Stickers, Large Wood Veneer Numbers, Tiny Everyday Label Stickers, March Labels. 

I opted for a simple design here, and trimmed one of the March Kit 3 x 4 journal cards into 1/2" strips. I attached these strips to the center tops and center bases of both pages. On the left hand side, I added the chapter number and title with the Large Wood Veneer Numbers & White Puffy Alphabet Stickers. I also tucked a small die cut from the March Kit beneath the number one. At the base of this page, I also added a Tiny Everyday Label Sticker, as well as a Spring Puffy Sticker. Cute! 

On the right hand side, I glued a 3 x 4" journal card from the March Kit to the center of my page. This is where I'll add my first family photograph from our upcoming Easter. For finishing touches, I adorned the page with more coordinating die cuts from the March Kit, and a March Label too! 

Here's another 'ready to go' page for this chapter.....

Elle's Studio Supplies: Springtime 6 x 6  Paper Stack, Jane Alphabet Stickers - Teal, Tiny Everyday Label Stickers. 

How sweet is that Springtime pattern paper?! 

Again, I've kept to a simple layout design, and am just waiting for my 6 x 4" family portrait photograph to be glued onto the right hand side, to balance that pattern paper. Cute! 

Let's jump ahead to Chapter 2, 'Hello Spring'.....

Elle's Studio Supplies: March Kit, Springtime 6 x 6 Paper Stack, Spring Puffy Stickers, Little Acrylic Bunnies, Large Wood Veneer Numbers.

I just adore interactive elements in any notebook or mini album, so stitching a journal pocket with the Springtime papers was a given! To highlight the Spring feel, I chose that floral paper & coordinating journal card. They really enhance the Spring vibes!

Here are a few more simple pages awaiting photos and memorabilia from this Season....

Elle's Studio Supplies: March Kit, Springtime 6 x 6 Paper Stack.

Isn't this happy?! 

I created a monochromatic page with the all the yellow items in the March Kit. Nothing says sunshine and happiness more than yellow! I have ensured that my pages leave ample room for journaling & a photo, or two!

Here's another fun Spring page.....

Elle's Studio Supplies: Springtime 6 x 6 Paper Stack, March Kit. 

Oh, how cool is this? I created this fun spread by cutting up the Springtime 6 x 6 Paper Stack packaging label, and added a die cut from the March Kit. So simple, and so effective!

Let's move on to Chapter 3, "Easter"......

Elle's Studio Supplies: March Kit, Springtime 6 x 6 Paper Stack, White Puffy Alphabet Stickers, Little Acrylic Bunnies, Wood Veneer Speech Bubbles. 

Other: Enamel dots.

Oh how adorable! All the lil bunnies!!!

Here's another page in this chapter.....

Elle's Studio Supplies: Noteworthy 12 x 12 Paper Collection, March Kit, Chocolate Acrylic Bunnies, Tiny Everyday Labels, March Labels. 

Eeep!!! That Chocolate Acrylic Bunny is errrrything! 

Possibly my fave item from the add-ons this month!

And that's just a brief look at my Easter TN using the fabulous March Kit and new releases!

Now all I need to do is get out my big girl camera for Easter, and take those photos!

Ready, set, Easter is GO!!!

I hope my post inspired you to go ahead & create a Traveler's Notebook to record your Easter memories with!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Citrus Twist Kits: Life Crafted Album & Love Stories Kit!

Hi  Friends!

Welcome back for more Citrus Twist Kits inspiration!

 Boy oh boy, have I been having tons of fun with my new Life Crafted Album!

The new February Life Crafted Kit - Love Stories - is all kinds of awesomeness! From pretty pattern papers to the divine ephemera & even the acetate shapes, this kit has my heart!

But enough chatter, let's take a lil looksee into my album.....

Missed my first post with the opening "Getting Started" pages? 

You can check it out here.

Here's the next installment...

CTK Supplies: Life Crafted January Fresh Starts Kit & die cut ephemera from February Love Stories Kit. 

This month I have been able to really embrace how Life Crafted is going to work for me & my stories! You'll see that I have now divided my album into 3 key sections: A Beautiful Life - memory keeping & story telling, Give Yourself Time - dedicated to self care and personal growth, & Random Thoughts - fun, random bits n pieces from daily life, as well as a bit of creative play. It's kinda like 3 albums in one, which will grow & develop as the year unfolds. I used my January Fresh Starts Kit for this, and then continue to mix and match the two kits because the kits have been so beautifully curated that everything coordinates together perfectly! 

My album will be an eclectic mix of scrapbook pages, pocket pages, traveler's notebook spreads and all things in between! Ultimately, it will become a beautiful mini album that reflects me & my stories! Perfect! 

Here's a few pages from my A Beautiful Life section.....

CTK Supplies: Life Crafted February Love Stories Kit, Life Crafted Album - black. 

This IS my why! Such a treasured memory, & so beautifully documented. Love the soft color palette & the gold foil accents. On the left hand side of my album, I have a more traditional scrapbook style page with lots of pretty layers & embellishments. I trim the pattern paper to a 5" x 8" size, and hole punch the side so it fits into my ringed binder. To the right, I have created a more TN / pocket style page - doing things my way & loving how it looks! 

The stamps included in the Love Stories Kit are amazing! I use them subtly on both pages. 

CTK Supplies: Life Crafted February Love Stories Kit, January Life Crafted Fresh Starts 6" x 8" Pattern Paper.

How awesome are these TN style pages?! Love This, indeed! Documenting the everyday moments never looked so good! Here's how it fits into my album...

Yes, This!!! 

For these pages, I mostly used the February Love Stories Kit, but I also added in the powder blue pattern paper from the January Kit. The 3" x 4" cards were perfect for these fun photos of my husband, son & new puppy - just look at the facial expression on my son, hear the love, indeed! The die cut acetate shapes in this month's kit are such a fabulous edition too! 

CTK Supplies: Life Crafted February Love Stories Kit, black puffy alphas from the January Kit. 

Nawww! Another wonderful moment documented! So sweet!

I have mixed up my memory keeping style again & I have to say, I am having so much fun! The 5" x 8" title page is a fave of mine, & I love the mix of the January black puffy alphabet stickers with the February ephemera & acetate shapes! 

Here's a close up of my TN style page...

Isn't this darling?!!

I loved the bold colors, but as most of my album will be soft & full of pastel pretties, I used plain white paper as my base. The white helps to balance the yellow & red, and adds a 'clean' look to the page. 

Best part, it looks gorgeous and I documented it in minutes! Life Crafted is fitting memory keeping into my busy life! LOVE!

Next up, my Give Yourself Time feature....

For my opening page,  I use a clear vellum overlay which I embellish with the you've totally got this ephemera & a puffy heart sticker from the Love Stories Kit. But it's what's underneath that has me....

CTK Supplies: Life Crafted January Fresh Starts Kit. 

Ga ga gorgeous! Nothing says self care like encouraging affirmations! That pattern paper is totally swoon worthy! 

Over the page, you'll see more from the February kits....

CTK Supplies: Life Crafted February Love Stories Kit

Each month the Life Crafted kits include an exclusive 3" x 8" book mark & this month's was perfect for my self care album! I embellished mine with die cut ephemera & acetate shapes as well as foiled chipboard & puffy sticker hearts! (All are from the Love Stories Kit). 

Peeking behind the book mark is a pocket page affirmation....

CTK Supplies: Life Crafted February Love Stories Kit

Sigh! SO pretty & so heartfelt! A little reminder to self kinda page! 

Tip: To keep the dimension of the die cut butterfly wings, I adhere the butterfly onto the outside of the pocket, not onto the paper. This prevents bulging, out of shape pockets and looks just as effective. 

Also in my 'me' section, I am trying to document more of lil' 'ole me....

CTK Supplies: Life Crafted February Love Stories Kit. 

Nawww, puppy love & evening beach walks! My best Summer, right here! This makes my heart happy!

As the month's progress, so will my stories & self care - but oddly enough, I have already created the closing page to this part of my album.....

CTK Supplies: Life Crafted February Love Stories Kit

As soon as I saw the I AM ENOUGH label, I knew I wanted use it for the closing page of my Give Yourself Time album. I foam mount it onto a pretty pink label,& that divine floral paper. Pretty! I also add one last reminder to self...Breathe! Those gold puffy alphas are errrrrything!

And last, but by no means least, here's a very quick peek into my Random Thoughts part of the album.....

CTK Supplies: Life Crafted February Love Stories Kit

How fun is this?! Bright, colorful & creative play! Love it! 

And there you have it! 

Life Crafted  - my album, my stories, my way! 

If you're keen to hear more of the how-to, tips & tricks on crafting my album, join me in this quick album walk through video HERE

https://youtu.be/qOcmtKgymv0

I hope you enjoy watching and please press the subscribe button for future inspiration! 

Thanks so much for joining me today, 

I hope I have given you some ideas for how to use your Life Crafted Album & Kits! 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo

Elle's Studio: May Kit and New Releases!

Hi Everyone! 

It's our favourite time of the month - 

Elle's Studio New Releases are now LIVE!!!

Shop ALL the fabulous new things HERE

Yayyy!
You're going to fall in love with the May Kit and Add-Ons, it's SO good! 

Here's what the May Exclusive Kit looks like....



Gorgeous, huh? The color palette is just so bright & happy!
Kind Of A Big Deal, indeed!!!
And the Add-Ons are like the icing on the cake this month....

Oh.my.heart!!! I can't even pick a favorite! 

So many beautiful embellishments, & those stamps!!! SO awesome!

And if the Add -ons are the icing, then the monthly Printables and Digital Cut Files are definitely the cherry on top! 

Check these out....

Always so FUN and versatile! 

& we have something else NEW and exciting to share this month too.....

Drum roll please! 

Introducing the Elle's Studio Exclusive Traveler's Notebook Kit!  

YES!!! 

I am in memory keeping heaven right now! 

This month's kit is called Let's Go! 

& is perfect for all your Summer Vacay memory keeping!

These kits are going to sell out fast! 

Don't miss out - get yours HERE!

And now it's time for a little inspiration with the May Kit! 

Here's what I've created for today's release....

"Good Times" 

With so much magic packed into this month's kit, it seemed only fitting that I go totally magical with this hand painted Caticorn layout! 

Told you this kit was Kind of a Big Deal!

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

So.much.fun!!! 

I have layered my photo onto a few of the 3 x 4 journal cards, and embellished with the included Die Cuts. That purple paperclip is the cutest!!!

And speaking of cute, I just adore the Puffy Heart Stickers (Spring Mix) adorning the tail and directing you into my sweet pic! 

And how can I move on without mentioning THAT gold mirror Good Times Acrylic title?! It's crazy good! 

I need a whole box of these titles! So stunning! 

The Gold Shapes and Dots Puffy Stickers add to the 'magic' and add that special something! 

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

The sweet butterflies are from our new Noteworthy collection, and add to the playful nature of this design! 

For finishing touches I use our recently released Title Builder Vol.2 Stamp - love it! 

May is definitely MAGIC! 

Here's my second layout - this time celebrating Easter morning.... 

"Sweet Life"

Oh how sweet is this?!!

Love, love, love! 

And what could be sweeter than chocolate bunnies for breakfast? lol! 

Such happy memories! 

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

How cool is this banner design?!

I love the suspended photographs and their layered clusters! 

So many beautiful Add Ons to embellish with! 

As well as our gorgeous May products, you'll also notice that my title is created from our recently released Title Builder Vol.2 Wood Veneer set. (available HERE) 

The 12 x 12 pattern papers featured are from our new Noteworthy collection. 

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

I just love the colors in this! SO light, bright & fresh! 

You'll see that I use the The Play All Day Phrase Stickers throughout my layout for added journaling and fun descriptors. Cool! 

So yummy, indeed! 

And that's all I can share with you for today..... ;)

Come back a lil later in the month to see more! 

I can't wait to share it all with you! 

Shop ALL the new arrivals in the Elle's Studio store HERE

Thanks so much for visiting! 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo

Paper Issues: 52 Friday Favorites Journaling Project!

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues awesomeness & memory keeping inspiration!
Today I am sharing a peak into my 

52 Friday Favorites pocket album!

 52 Friday Favourites is our year long journaling project. 

Simply choose something each week to document; photos, fave moments, lists - the possibilities are endless! 

And the best part -  you can start this challenge TODAY! 

Yep, it doesn't have to be a full 52 weeks. 

Just jump on in and start recording one thing a week! Yay! 

SO.much.fun!!!

To be completely honest with you, I love pocket page scrapping but...
 I NEVER complete more than one month before giving up, lol!

52 Friday Favourites works better for me as it's only one thing a week
& to make it even easier,
 I am using a pocket size notebook 3.5" x 5"
This not only looks awesome,
 but also makes it so much quicker for me to play along each week!

But enough chatter,
here's a peak into my album thus far....

52 Friday Faves

Here's what my album looks like!

 It's a Pink Paislee C'est La Vie mini notebook and you can find it in the store HERE

So cute! (& it fits inside my pocket size Filo - perfect!)

Cover page using cute Alphas from the store.

I am also using a combination of Pink Paislee and Cocoa Vanilla Studio products to create this album with! They seem to partner perfectly, but you be the judge!

Here's my weekly entries.....

 Week 1



A super cute out take and yes, face palm from mister 5!

Week 2

Summer nights spent playing at the beach.

Week 3

 More beach fun! (It was Summer in Australia)

Week 4

Vacay vibes and theme park fun!

Week 5

This was a big week for my momma bear heart! 

Mister A for awesome started school & Miss M turned 12!!!!

Week 6 

Hanging out at the Festival Theatre with my fave guy!

Week 7 

My beautiful tiny danseur performing!

Week 8 

Yep, more beach time! 

Week 9 

Lol... more beautiful beach days! 

It's Autumn now, but we still try to visit the beach daily until Winter hits!

Week 10

Another hot Autumn day, so keeping cool after school!

And there you have it!

My version of the 52 Friday Favorites challenge! 

I am a big fan of letting my photos tell the story.

I also like to keep my journaling private - so it's often hidden or kept to a minimum.

Sweet, simple and already a mini album to treasure!

Follow me on instagram @happy_arty_days to see my next installments ;)

What does (or will) your take on this fun challenge look like?

Visit our Paper Issues Friends & Fans Facebook group HERE

for more inspirational ideas 

AND to upload your entries too!

*Every new entry gives you the chance to win our monthly prize!*

Need supplies before you get started?

Visit the Paper Issues store HERE

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I can't wait to see you 52 Friday Favorites!

Are you on instagram? 

Tag  @paperissues & use the hashtags #paperissues and #52Fridayfaves so we can find you and share the love!

We may even feature your projects! 

So what are you waiting for! 

Have some scrap happy time for yourself!

Thanks for stopping by today, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo