October Creating with Scrapmatts!

Hello there,
I trust your day is going well...  I am scratching my head as to how we got to October already, but here we are!!! I am just popping in to share a couple of layouts I have created using some fabulous Scrapmatts products.. So many  products, so many ways to use them!! I hope I can inspire you in some way today!

The first layout is one I created for last months challenge over at Color; Stories, Inspiration where some of the Scrapmatts designers guested for the challenge.Challenges are always good to get you thinking!!
The theme of my layout was to scrap about my Daughter and her cat!

and here are some closer views!!

Love the string circles and I popped a little liquid pearls dot randomly on the arrows..

The stencilled triangles always add great interest to any back ground..

The chipboard swirls are painted with black gesso to add some drama to my page..

I popped a little bow under my cluster and painted it a happy yellow to match the color scheme!

You are my favourite.

I love this photo of my Daughter and her cat... some photos just look better cut into a circle!!

The Scrapmatts I have used for this page..

ST5032 Stencil Triangles



CB4063 Leaf Spray 13



CB5140 String Circles 04



CB1191 Scrap Words 03



CB6083 Bows 01



The second layout I would like to share is a masculine one, and I love the gears and cogs and arrows for my male projects...

some closer views..

The gears were simply dabbed with two different colored ink pads..

Chipboard arrows, stencilled numbers...  perfect for my male page..

I added some rips to the paper and put some contrasting paper strips in the gaps for some added texture and interest.

You make the world more amazing.

And this is a list of the Scrapmatts I have used for my male layout.

ST1003 Stencil Sticks



ST9030 Stencil Numbers



ST9036 Stencil Gears


CB1017 Keys 01


CB2012 Page Border 10


CB5107 Arrows 01



Well I hope you have been inspired to get your Scrapmatts out of the packets and onto your layouts!! Make sure you come back to check out what amazing things the other designers are creating on the blog!
Until next time,
Happy Scrapmatting!!

 

Scrapmatts creating in August - One layout and two cards

Hello again and welcome back to Scrapmatts.  It's Helen with you today.

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Sofia & Andrew at the Craft fair in Adelaide.

Thanks for the chance to be part of the hustle and bustle of a busy stall, 

I really enjoyed it.  It's an honour to be part of this friendly team.

First up is a layout about one of my Grand daughters.

The paper collection is from Cocoa Vanilla, "Wild at Heart".  A bit like my girl!

I enjoyed using one of the newer stencils, ST9012 - A5  patterns,  to create interest down the right side of the page, before splashing on some Tim Holtz Oxides distress ink.

This cluster at the bottom consists of:- 

Flowers - CB1161 Flowers 11

Leaves CB4070 from the string Circles 06 Roses, treated with gesso, 

before adding water colour paint and some tiny beads to the centre of the flowers.

CB1038 Dragonflies 06 was heat embossed with gold.

The sweet title is from CB6117 Assorted words 30, just a touch of white paint to make it pop against the navy floral paper.

The pink and white twine and the locket are also available from Scrapmatts.

Can you see the little birds at top left?  I pushed several thick layers of texture paste through 

ST9020 - A6 Bird Stencil.

Next is a vintage style card for a friend's Birthday.

The vintage image called for some vintage embellishments and I created the peach background with a stencil similar to This one ST9025 - A6

The leaves looked lovely with the At Deco theme, I used Distress Oxides and Wink of Stella to dress them. CB1235 Leaf Spray 14

I scattered a few Prills at her feet and the 

 trim across the bottom was treated with crackle medium and gold paint.

CB2001 01 Page Border

The tiny butterfly is from CB1028 Butterflies 18

Finally a Father's Day card for a special event coming up soon.

The background was created with texture paste through another new stencil, 

ST9024-A5 - Bricks

Then I added Tim Holtz Oxides Distress inks, to create a patina on the bricks.

The gears were already painted black, as were the words.

CB1072 Gears 01

CB1191 Scrapwords 03

Did you know you can order direct from Scrapmatts?

CLICK HERE to see the amazing range.

Feel free to upload your Scrapmatts projects to the gallery, 

so we can leave you some love.

July Creating with Helen - Memories, Hello and three ATC's

Hello and welcome back to Scrapmatts.

It's Helen with you today.

First I'm sharing a layout which I created for the Kraft+ July challenge.

I've used Fussy cut roses, a background of roses, a rose stencil and the stunning 

Scrapmatts rose chipboard.

I used acrylic paints on the gorgeous String circles Roses  and layered them up with

 pretty papers are from Kaisercraft, the High Tea collection. 

The fussy cut roses are from "Devonshire"

The stencil is by Tim Holtz THS075. 

The background paper is "Tea leaves"

The little title I just swiped with watercolour ink.

CB1200 Scrapwords 08

CB4070 String Circles 06 Roses

Next I'm sharing a layout which was a combined Scrapmatts/CSI challenge.
Scrapmatts is kindly sponsoring CSI again this month.

 I wet embossed the gorgeous frame to highlight my photo.  

The little wooden stars were added for one of the evidence clues. 

The butterfly was given a water colour wash; another of the evidence clues.

The script word was heavily embossed with UTEE and the chipboard held up perfectly.
Scrapmatts products used:-
CB4069 Ornate Frames 26
 CB1028 Butterflies 18
CB6117 Assorted Words 30
 CB5143 Christmas Trees 06  (the little stars are on this set)

Next up is a trio of ATC cards. 

These small chipboard shapes measure 2.5" x 3.5" and are lovely for a little gift 

or to dress up the front of  a 6" x 4" card.

Scrapmatts products used:- 

ATC cards which I covered with various patterned papers & ribbons from my stash.

CB1200 Scrap Words 08

CB 5165 Lavender 01

Scrapmatts products used:-  

CB6090 Ornate Frames 18, heat embossed. 

CB1191 Scrap Words 03, untreated.

Scrapmatts products used:- 

CB5137 Ornate Toppers 01, heat embossed.

CB1239 Scrap Words 25

Heartfelt thanks to my friend Astrid McLean for gifting me the gorgeous vintage stamps.

Do yourself a favour and check out her inspirational blog.

Did you know you can order direct from Scrapmatts?

CLICK HERE to see the amazing range.

Feel free to upload your Scrapmatts projects to the gallery, 

so we can leave you some love.

Remember and Baby Girl - Lauren Tomecek

Hello chipboard fans! I have two layouts to share today. My first is a family photo from my sister's wedding a few years ago. I wanted to go with a bit of a rustic feel with gold bling highlights. The new CB4069 Ornate Frames 26 set was perfect for my flourishes and stunning frame. I've embossed the frame with gold embossing powder but left the smaller background flourishes raw.

The chain pieces (CB6109 Lamps 11 and CB1229 Chains 02) were all embossed in chocolate-coloured powder. I love the effect of the gold texture paste through the ST9006-A5 stencil in the background. My title comes from the CB6112 Scrap Words 31 pack.

The second layout I'm sharing today was created for the CSI: Color, Stories, Inspiration challenge for July, which Scrapmatts is sponsoring. I have used the same background stencil (ST9006-A5) only this time painted watercolours through it for a more subtle effect. My flourishes are actually from CB2003 Page Borders 02, but I've cut it into two quarter pieces to use either side of my photo.

I had been wanting to use the gorgeous rocking horse chipboard piece (CB6057 Rocking Horses 01) for such a long time, so was very excited to finally get the chance. I have left the horse itself raw and painted the darker brown parts with a watercolour pencil, then used a gold pen to highlight the metallic details. The title comes from the CB5135 Baby Boy 01 set. I have scattered words across from page from CB1191 Scrap Words 03.

If you're interested in playing along with the CSI challenge, the Case File is below and it's open all month. I'd love to see what you create. 

Stuck on Spring & Starting to think about Christmas.

Hello All :)

Kim here to share a few of my latest creations using

Scrapmatts

Firstly I would like to show you my layout created for

Stuck?! Sketches

{ Imagine }

 If you don't imagine nothing ever happens at all- John Green

I have used CB8001 Circles ,  CB1010 Butterflies

& CB1191 Scrapwords

 

I tweaked the sketch just a little.

 

Thank You

Stuck?! for an awesome sketch to work off!

Next up I want to share a few Christmas Creations

I know....Christmas??!!

But let's face it, it will be here before we know it!

I have used

CB1181- Snowflakes

CB3009- Tags 

CB1212- Scrap Words (tag)

CB1214- Scrap Words (card)

CB1220- Ornate Frames

CB1224- Holly (tag)

&

CH073- Filigree Flower #13, (card)

 CH070- Filigree Flower #10 (tag)

And for this tag I have used

CB1224- Holly

CB5050- Reindeers (in Metallic Silver)

CB1212- Scrap Words

CB3009- Tags

I do hope you have liked what I have created?
And I do hope you pop over and visit us over at the
Scrapmatts Ning Site 

Until next time

Enjoy your creative time!

Kim 
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