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.

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A Layout & A Little Something by Christine

Hi everyone.  Christine here posting a couple of Scrapmatts projects.  I got excited as soon as I got my hands on the Triangles stencil, so I created with it straight away and this is what I came up with:

Scrapmatts Chipboards: Page Borders (CB2003); Twig Frame (CB6086); Grass (CB5099); Cats (CB1014); Black Scrap Words (CB1197)

Scrapmatts Stencils: Triangles (ST5033); Leaf Sprays (ST5004)

This layout features daddy's little helpers.  Every winter, the girls always piles the firewood in the wheelbarrow, then brings them in the house ready for the fireplace.

  I’ve applied some modeling paste through the Triangles Stencil and added a splash of green mist to match the lush color of the grass.  I’ve also done the same process with the stenciled Leaf Sprays, one of my favorite Scrapmatts stencil.

How adorable is the Cat chipboard? I've inked this cat chipboard, as well as the Grass and Page Borders chipboards.  For the Twig Frame, I simply painted the wooden branch and leaves in brown and green.  It's finished off with a couple of Black Scrap Words for the title.

Next up is a heavenly ATC Card:

Scrapmatts Chipboards: Rounded Corner ATCs (ATC10-008); Flourishes (CB1003); Stars (CB1223); Leaves(CB1115); Burnt Cream Scrapwords (CB1200)

Scrapmatts Stencil: Borders (ST1010)

I’ve used 2 ATCs and punched 2 holes on one side, and tied them with ribbons to double this ATC as a card as well.  For a layer of texture in front of the ATC, I’ve applied some texture paste through the Borders stencil. 

I’ve added some texture and color to the leaves chipboard and then layered them behind the angel’s wings.  This angel is also lying on the Courage Burnt Cream Scrapword chipboard.  For the Flourishes and Stars chipboards, I’ve simply painted them white and layered them on the ATC card.

As always, thanks for stopping by and we hope you've been enjoying the Scrapmatts team's posts.  To shop Scrapmatts chipboards and stencils, click here.  And for more Scrapmatts inspiration, check out our gallery here.  We'd love for you to share your Scrapmatts creations in the Gallery, and we sure are loving all the beautiful creations everyone is sharing.

Cheers,

Wall Decor & Card

Hello there! Hope you fellow Scrapmatts fans are having a super week so far :) 

I recently moved house and have been on a mission to create some cutesy wall decor pieces to complement my scrapbook page that adorn the walls of my new home.

Here is one such piece that was put together using the adorable Owl chipboard piece:

How to:

1) Pick a patterned paper of your choice. (I chose subtle shades to match my girl's room)

2) Trace out the shape of the chippie onto patterned paper

3) When cutting out the shape, cut outside the line so that when you adhere the paper, it covers the chipboard fully

Materials Used:

MAking Memories Patterned Paper

Doodlebug Cardstock

CB4064 Layered Owls 03

Next up is a card

Materials Used:

Kaisercraft Patterned Paper

CB1200 Scrapwords 08

CB1195 Silhouettes 03

All About Harrison - Lauren Tomecek

This is one of my favourite photographs of Harrison. I just snapped it while he was playing on the lawn next to me as I hung out the washing but his smile is perfect and the colours really pop. I couldn't wait to be able to scrapbook it and I'm really happy with the end result of this layout.

 

 

I used the new string circles (CB5139 String Circles 03) in the background and the 'man' part of the title from CB4055 Assorted Words 09.

 

 

My second layout also features some photos of Harrison, this time from his newborn photo shoot. I have kept the embellishments relatively light as I wanted the focus to be on the beautiful photos. There is some chipboard from CB5135 Baby Boy 01, CB1166 Cupids 01, CB5101 Flags 02 and CB1200 Scrap Words 08.

 

2 cards+LO

Hi dear scrappers!
I have for you today few summer creations :)
First will be summer wedding card witn vintage bicycle CB1012 Penny Farthings 01

The second card is masculine also vintage card with using chipies CB1076 Gears 04

And finally summer sunne family layout with chipboards: CB5131 Bubbles 01, CB1223 Stars 03, CB1200 Scrapwords 08

have a nice scrapping day!

Hugs

Tanya

CSI Guest Designer - Lauren Tomecek

Scrapmatts is sponsoring CSI: Colour, Stories, Inspiration so my two design team projects for this month use their challenges as inspiration.

 

 

Are you interested in knowing which beautiful Scrapmatts pieces I've used for this layout? CB6095 Assorted Words 18, CB1159 Hearts 05, CB5113 Heart Frames 10, CB1209 Scrap Words 12, CB1087 Birds 02 and CB5128 Circle Mesh 01.

 

 

This second layout is the Main Case so you have all month to enter if the colour combo takes your fancy. It features some of the lovely tutors I was lucky enough to do classes with at the 2014 Scrapbook and Papercraft Expo.

 

The beautiful Scrapmatts chipboard on this layout are CB5114 String Circles 01, CB1222 Feather 02 and CB1200 Scrap Words 08.

 

Blue Dreamcatcher by Lauren Tomecek

I had so much fun making my last dreamcatcher that I had been thinking of making another one for a couple of months now. I finally sat down to do it this month and found that my fellow Scrapmatts DT member Crece had also created a dreamcatcher for her project this month! They must just be the in thing at the moment. Still, you can never have too much of a good thing so I continued with mine and came up with something completely different to hers.

 

As soon as I saw these feathers (CB5116 Feathers 01 and CB1222 Feathers 02) I knew they would be perfect for a dreamcatcher. I put some clear embossing ink on the edges and then dusted it off up the length of the feather to get that gradient effect. The little feathers have the same treatment, but were embossed with blue powder before the gold was applied over the top. The 'dream' chipboard word (from CB1200 Scrapwords 08) is just straight embossed with gold, I love the way the etched in word stays clear when you do this. The flourish is a left over piece I had from doing a Scrapmatts class at an expo (but you can get it from CB4066 Ornate Frames 23). I painted it white with acrylic paint then put some crackle medium over the top for texture and shine. The chipboard is flexible enough to bend to match the shape of the hoop while still being strong enough to not rip or break.

 

 

If you create a dreamcatcher with Scrapmatts chipboard we would love to see it over in our gallery!

Dance in the Moonlight!

Hello there everyone.

It's Geraldine here....back again to share a DT layout I have created with a favourite picture of my daughter Mackenna. I can't believe I have gone pink and girly - believe me that's rare for me these days.

I have used some favourite beautiful

Scrapmatts

products to feature on my layout!

 

'Dance in the Moonlight'

 

Scrapmatts products featured:

 

CB5114 String Circles 01

CB1200 Scrapwords 08

CB1115 Leaves 01

CB2022 Leaf Spray 12

 

 

Other Products - Manor House Creations Flowers and 7 Dots Studio -Thoughts Keeper.

 

 

 

Thanks for dropping by the Blog, see you again soon! G.

 

 

tags and wedding card

Hi dear crafters!

Today I want to show you few sweet creatons)

Firstly..wedding cards :)

Adore this theme...and frames adore! So when I use one f them..I use the part between two of them! it is also great frame!

Scrapmatts chipies:  CB6093 Ornate Frames 21,  CB1084 Key Holes03, CB1045 Butterflies 19

and now tags..

first about loving to travel...about travel as lifestyle :)

I used adorable chipies, buttons and flowers :)also as a background I used a fabric with stars.

SCRAPMATTS chipboards CB1209 Scrap Words 12, pieces from set CB1221 Nautical Designs 04, charm from set CH043 Assorted Charms #4

This tag special for very creative person who adore to sew))))

also you can see...fabrics as a background, flowers and ribbon:)

Scrapmatts chopboards :CB1200 Scrapwords 08, pieces from set CB1194 Sewing 02

 Have a nice scrapping!

Hugs

Tanya :)

Spring has SPRUNG!

Hello Scrapmatts fans! 

I am super happy that we are now in my favourite season  SPRING! 

Here are some of my new creations using Scrapmatts chippies :)

Love Your Smiling Eyes

 On this layout I have used: CB4060 Ornate Frames 17 which I have coloured black and snipped in half to make my chippies go further. I have also used: CB1189 Scrapwords 01 and the W from the CB6084 Alphabet Flags 01. 

Next up is a cute colourful card I made for a challenge but never got around to posting it!!

Rainbow Bird Card

On this card I have used: CB5045 Birds 04 and dipped them randomly in dylusions ink sprayed onto a mat. 

Lastly here's a quick messy layout I completed:

Today

 on this one I have used:CB6092 Ornate Frame 20 Which I gessoed and then randomly painted with Sparkling H2O's, CB1190 Scrapwords 02 and CB1200 Scrapwords 08 to draw attention to the centre of the layout and the pics. Lastly I have added in a few of my FAV Scrapmatts chippy - CB5082 Leaf Spray 02 in behind the flowers.

Thanks for looking! 

Now go and enjoy some beautiful sunshine!

luvReneexoxo