C.S.I. Challenges using SCRAPMATTS.

Hello there,
How is your week going? I am mid winter here and I mustn't complain as Winter is needed, and it makes for good days indoors creating!!

Once again the Team from Scrapmatts were invited to be Guest Designers for the challenges over at C.S.I. Color Stories Inspiration Challenge and I would like to share two of my layouts from two of the challenges..

The first layout was created for the Mid June Challenge which was to document something about summer. Well I had to find some fabulous Scrapmatts beachy chippies for my page and then I created my layout.

some closer views ..

 I love the different types of chipboard shell available by Scrapmatts.

Just some randomly cut Net chipboard.

Ah the Tranquility of the beach...

This photo was taken early one morning when we were at the beach, the water was so blue and beautiful...

The Scrapmatts I have used for my page...

ST9018 Net A5



CB6061 Shells 01



CB6087 Assorted Words 15



CB5168 Net 01


The second layout I am sharing was created for the C.S.I. Color Stories Inspiration challenge #257 which was to document something summer...  So again I found a photo of my Dd when we had a summer holiday and created my page..

some closer views..

I popped a shell just lightly swiped with gesso in my flower cluster and a little frame is peeking out there too..

The fabulous Diamond Mesh is one of my favourite chippies to add some texture.

I put my chipboard banner pieces through two different embossing folders and I love the added interest the texture has given to the banner.. A light swipe with gesso using my finger is all I have put on them... The word summer was painted with gesso and then the same water color I used on the back ground in places.

My layout..

Ah I love going to the beach in summer time!!!

and the Scrapmatts I have used for this layout..

ST9027 Damask A5



CB5101 Flags 02


CB6061 Shells 01


CB6087 Assorted Words 15


CB6065 Nautical Designs 02

 

CB5125 Diamond Mesh 01


CB1220 Ornate Frames 22



Don't forget to check out the challenges over at C.S.I. Colors, Stories, Inspiration Blog as you might win a lovely prize!

I hope you pop back again and see what the other Designers are creating using fabulous Scrapmatts products and you can check out all the products at the Online Store HERE!!!!

Until next time,
Happy Scrapmatting!

Welcome to April!

........and BAM!!!

 Just like that it's April!

Hello dear friends of Scrapmatts.

Kim here to kick of April with a few creations.

The first is a very special card created for a special young couple who begin life as husband & wife, today!

 Wishing Keira & Zac a lifetime of happiness and I hope you both have a truly wonderful day!

I kept the design quite simple. 

Scrapmatts products used

Stencil Hearts (ST5035)

Assorted Words 28 (CB6115)

The next 2 projects are from last months Guest Designer spot over at

 CSI Challenge Blog 

The first layout was for Case File #225 

 

[Time to Fly]

 Loved creating this layout using the awesome prompts created by CSI along with the wonderful sketch!

Our middle daughter, Madison has started at university this year.....Time for her to fly on her own now.

 Scrapmatts Products Used

Stencil Stars (ST5042)

Stencil Alphabet (ST5018) 

Stars 03 (CB1223)

Flags 02 (CB5101)

Wings 01 (CB1120)

 Assorted Words 18 (CB6095)

Assorted Words 16 (CB6088) 

 My last share is my layout for Case File #226

[Love is Homemade]

This layout is of my two gorgeous grandsons, Flynn & Angus.

I truly adored the visual prompt for this Case File and I used it as my inspiration.

Scrapmatts Products Used;

Stencil Alphabet (ST5018)

Stencil Hearts (ST5038)

Flags 02 (CB5101)

Diamond Mesh 02 (CB5126) 

Butterflies 06 (CB1006) 

Thank you so much for stopping by be sure to check back

 here in a couple of days and see what the other Design Team members have been creating.

 

 

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.

 

The Importance of Family - Lauren Tomecek

Welcome back for some more chipboard goodness!

 

 

My first layout for today is a double featuring family photos from my wedding back in 2011. The large rose piece is so delicate and beautiful, I fell in love with it as the Expo last November when it was released but was saving it for a special occasion. I have simply painted it with acrylics and let it shine as a feature. I used up the last of my Flags in the title, and squeezed in some flowers which I heat embossed silver to match the colour scheme.

 

Scrapmatts used: CB2023 Roses 01; CB5101 Flags 02; CB1145 Flowers 09

 

 

Project number two is a single page layout of my parent-in-laws' puppy, Josh. The picket fence is such a cute design but I had never found a use for it on any of my layouts previously. The title comes from an assorted set which seems to be more targeted towards little boys but I thought it suited Josh perfectly.

 

You can see in the close up I left the fence raw to tie in with the natural feel I was going for. The title is painted with acrylic paint and then covered with crackle medium. The Scrap Word in the corner just has stamping ink whipped over the top to let the recessed black words still show through.

 

Scrapmatts used: CB1198 Scrap Words 06; CB2026 Picket Fences 09; CB4055 Assorted Words 09.

 

Delightful

I am so excited as this is my very first post on Scrapmatts new blog! Not only do we have a new blog but as you may have already seen we have some new chipboard to play and some cute little charms!

I have created this card by using one of the fabulous new ornate frames (CB6093 Ornate Frames 21) and used the delicate little padlock charm (CH020 Lock #3). 

I have used a bronze distress stain to colour the chipboard ornate frame

  (CB6093 Ornate Frames 21) and the roses (CB1202 Roses 02) to add to the 

romantic vintage feel.

"Forever" tag

I have used lots of chipboard goodies for this tag. 

Firstly, I have embossed the chipboard tag (CB3007 Tags 03) using an embossing folder and cuttlebug, then covered the tag with distress paint and misted with glimmer mists. 

I have painted the flags (CB5101 Flags 02) in distress white, stamped in black ink, used distress ink on edges and then layered together . 

I love the versatility of the little gears (CB1078 Gears 05), I have also painted them with distress paint and placed behind other layers to add interest. I finished the tag off with a little butterfly (CB1028 Butterflies 18)  and words.

"Happiness Captured"

My last project that I would like to share with you this month is a layout of one of my nieces.  

I have used the stunning Window Set in white mist (CB5102 Window 02), roses (CB2023 Roses 01) and title from the chipboard words (CB4061 Assorted Words 17) which I have heat embossed with gold.

I hope that you get a chance to get creative yourself.

 We would love to see what you create with Scrapmatts goodies, all you have to do is to go to our  gallery and load your creations!

Thanks for stopping by.

Tracey