Paper Issues: Pawsitively Pets

Hi Everyone!

I was just a tad excited when Paper Issues announced they were introducing a new pets challenge!

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

Super cool page, huh?!

I've been stashbusting my Pinkfresh Studio: Felicity collection - you can order it from the store here. 

Such a fun & fresh collection!!!

Here's a few other shots....

Love that sweet puffy bird sticker - too cute!!!

And how about the veneer hearts.....

A super cute embellishment! 

Love the cotton typewriter font stickers too! Totally needing to stash bust more 

(starting to think I've been hoarding this gorgeous collection!)

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Just the cutest & such a wonderful memory recorded too!

 Do you have stories about your animals that need to be shared?

Be inspired by other DT members takes on this challenge, & join in on the fun here.

Be sure to visit the Paper Issues store here & use my discount code: AMANDA to save 20% off!

Thanks for stopping by today, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: Product Spotlight: Dear Lizzy - Saturday

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends!

Today the Paper Issues team are putting the spotlight on the gorgeous 

Dear Lizzy 

Saturday collection

With such a variety of patterned papers in this collection, I wanted to showcase the softer side of Saturday,

so my first page with this collection is a delicate, pretty, little number....

'A life filled with Magic'

Isn't this just SO preeeeeeetty?!!

Perfect for my sweet girl! 

I've used the patterned paper Central Park as a pennant to mount my photo to - I just adore the tiny blooms!

I've also used the patterned paper, Big Apple, and cut apart some journal cards to layer beneath my photo and pennant. You'll also spy those fabulous Black Varnish Phrase Stickers - I couldn't resist using one as my title!

Time to talk about that decorated wooden peg - OMGoodness does it get any cuter?!! 

They're the Saturday Icons Clothepins & trust me when I say, they're all super cute and you NEED them ;)

I may have bought 2 pkts of these stunners (One for scrapbooking & one for planning!)

To add a few more floral touches to my page, I fussy cut the paper, Uptown and also used a floral Rubber Shape too! Awesome.

And there you have it!

Dear Lizzy Saturday - a delicate approach!!!

I hope you feel inspired by my page!

 Use my code: AMANDA to save 20% off you order at Paper Issues & order your Saturday supplies here

 Click here to see what the rest of our talented DT has created with Dear Lizzy Saturday.

*Be sure to upload your own Saturday layouts in the 

Paper Issues Friends & Fans Facebook group to go in the drawer to win a Paper Issues gift card*

Thanks for stopping by!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: September Take 5 Tuesday

Hi Creative Friends!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues fun!

Today I am sharing my take on the fabulously fun 

Take 5 Tuesday challenge...

How good is this?!!! Such a fun challenge to take part in! 

It's pretty open-ended and user friendly -

And by joining in, you go in the running to win a PI Gift Card too! Awesome!

I think I ticked off 9 of the 15 on mine - see what you can find!

"LOVE YA"

This is too sweet!

I've used the Pink Paislee: Paige Evans designed: Take Me Away collection,

 as well as a couple of puffy stickers and doilies from my stash. Love how this turned out!

Such a bright, happy & colouful page! 

Looking for more inspiration?

Or, how to join in on the fun? 

Visit the Paper Issues blog here.

Wanna see more of this collection? Visit the Paper Issues store here, 

& use my code: AMANDA to save 20% off your order!

Thanks for stopping by today, 

I hope my layout has inspired you to play along!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: September: Sketchy Saturday

Hi Creative Friends!

Time to get your scrappy sketch on with 

Paper Issues September edition of Sketchy Saturday

Here's a peak at the super fun sketch this month.....

I know, cool huh?!

And here's my take on it...

"i love"

Such a cool dude! Love this lil guy!!!

I've used the Amy Tangerine Better Together collection for this layout. 

Here's a couple close-ups....

Love the thickers that partner with this collection - too cool! Perfect for standing out amongst the bold pattern papers.

How cute is that PS I love you Puffy Sticker - just adorable!!!

Yep. Gotta love this cool kid! Too awesome for words!

Hope my layout has inspired you to get creating!

You can see the Amy Tangerine collections and more in the Paper Issues store here.

Be sure to use the code: AMANDA to save 20% off your order ;)

Thanks for stopping by!

 Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: September Pinspire Me Fun!

Hi Lovelies!

Check out the fabulous Pinspire Me board designed by Mary-Ann Coulter Maldonado for

 Paper Issues this month....

Talk about Back to School COOL! This mood board is awesome!!! 

I was totally taken in by the school theme and those rich colours too....

"School Days Fun"

I've used the Fancy Pants Designs: Life Is Beautiful collection with a couple of items from my stash to create this super fun and playful page! LOVE how it turned out!

here's a few close-ups....

The Life is Beautiful puffy stickers are an absolute fave of mine!!!

And how about the fun ephemera in this collection - I mean that typewriter is just ADORBS!!!

As always, there's some awesome flair in the collection too!

Yep. Totally loving me some Fancy Pants Designs!

Be inspired be the rest of the team's take on this challenge here

& to go in the draw to win a PI gift card,

 be sure to  upload your take on this challenge in our 

Paper Issues Friends & Fans Facebook Group.

Don't forget to visit the Paper Issues store here

& 

use my discount code: AMANDA to save 20% off!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

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.....

How awesome is my subtitle, "Happy"?! Perfect for my subject & I must mention my layered star! 

I love the look of layering your chipboard and ephemera together. I've mounted mine too, to really stand out and draw you into my photo.

 In the image below, I've mounted a smaller star onto a larger one to create a cool embellishment.....

But it's my title that is totally awesome....

Wild At Heart - he sure is! 

Seriously though, another awesome phrase that's cut to perfection! 

Love it!

Imaginarium Designs Products:

Wild at Heart 

Star Board Small (36 Stars)

Nat's Hearts 12 in a Board

You Smile With Your Heart

My last layout for today is another gorgeously bright and happy page created with the new 

Pink Paislee: Paige Evans: Take Me Away collection, 

"Little Things Big Memories"

Love this! It just screams fun!!! 

And truly, sometimes the littlest moments leave the biggest imprints on us - this phrase sums it up to a tea!

I've drawn on the very bright & colourful patterned paper to inspire my chipboard treatment.

Bold, fun and happy!!!

Let's take a closer look..... 

I love the use of multiple fonts in this phrase - it makes it really versatile to use!

(& yes, it's hot Opera Pink again!)  

The hearts are just the cutest little finishing touch embellishment...

SO sweet!!!

How cute is the heart decorated with a lil button?! Love!!!

Imaginarium Designs Products:

Little Things Big Memories

Nat's Hearts 12 in a Board

And that's all for me today! 

I hope I have brought a little colour & cheer into your day!

Thankyou so much for stopping by, 

Til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

More Exciting News for 2016!

Hi sweet friends!

Thanks for stopping by today!  

I am absolutely delighted and jumping out of my skin with excitement to be joining the extremely talented team at 

 Paper Issues!!!

Oh yay!!! Talk about happy dancing!

 These gals really know how to scrap and have a blast! 

There are so many fun challenges going on in the Friends & Fans Facebook group 

& they stock sooooooo many awesome scrap supplies!

You can see the other talented creatives in the team and read more in the official announcement post here. 

You can check also out the online store here

& 

- especially for all my Aussie friends -

 you'll be amazed with the awesome prices despite our woeful dollar. 

Yep. Seriously talking great value ($1.30AU latest release papers!!!)

 AND, 

 everyone can save more too when you use code: AMANDA 

It'll get you 20% off everytime! 

Happy Dancing & Happy Scrapping!!!

I am just too excited for words!

Thanks for sharing my joy & be sure to join us in the Friends & Fans group for all the challenges here.

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo