July Creations with Tania

Hello there!

Tania joining you today to share my July Scrapmatts projects with you all!!

First up this month I have a Heart canvas to share...... I had so much fun getting messy making this canvas and love how the colours turned out!

I used the Bricks stencil to add texture to the background.  Then I got messy adding lots of colour using an assortment of colouring mediums.  Once I was happy with the colours I began to add my embellishments.  I altered my chipboard pieces with some new Dylusions Shimmer sprays. Added some paper straws and then my photos.  I finished off the canvas with lots of yummy blooms.......

Bricks Stencil ST9023

Assorted Words 30 CB6117

Wildflowers 04 CB5177

Diamond Mesh 02 CB5126

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

My second share for today is a layout.  I had a little fun playing on snapchat recently so I decided to scrap one of those photos lol!

I added lots of torn layered edges on this page and then used the Paint Drips Stencil on the background.  I added a photo and created a couple of flower clusters either side of it and then tucked in the gorgeous page borders on either side keeping them in the white finish.  

Paint Drips Stencil ST9033

Page Borders 07 CB2008

Assorted Words 24 CB6106

Tabs 01 CB5117

a few close ups......

Well that's all from me today,  thanks for stopping by the blog, I do hope I have inspired you all a little.  Be sure to check out the store here for all your gorgeous Scrapmatts goodies........

 Until next time, happy crafting Tania xx

Daddy Hugs and Smile - Lauren Tomecek

Sometimes when you have a great photo, it's important to let it be the star of the layout and not over clutter the layout with embellishments or layers. I find Scrapmatts chipboard is the perfect finishing touch for these kinds of layouts, subtle yet effective. It's also nice sometimes to create a simple layout that doesn't take ages.

I have used the stencil ST9008-A5 to apply some white gesso over parts of the background, then covered the same areas with sections of CB5126 Diamond Mesh 02. Lastly, I've used CB1155 Ferns 01 to frame my title. 

Scrapmatts is sponsoring the current challenge over at CSI: Color, Stories and Inspiration. The case file is below. I've used leaves, a heart, wood/woodgrain and vellum from the evidence and my journaling is inspired by the words 'outside' and 'calm'.

I created my second project whilst on a retreat last month. It was so good to get away and focus on nothing but relaxing and crafting for a whole weekend!

These flowing script words from CB6117 Assorted Words 30 make perfect titles. I've coloured mine using two layers of Versacolor inks to match the background cardstock. I've coloured a medium sized butterfly from CB4008 Butterflies 01 with liquid pearls to add texture and shine.

You can see the largest circle from the CB5139 String Circles 03 set in these close ups, which I've cut in half to use in two spots. This has been inked too, then some pearls glued as accents on all the dots. You can also see a small tab covered in washi tape from CB5117 Tabs 01 and a smaller butterfly from the same set. 

Thanks for looking!

My Boys - Lauren Tomecek

I'm normally a pretty bright and colourful scrapbooker but this month I've taken it to the extreme! First up I have a rainbow explosion page with a photo of my husband. I told him if he wants to take silly selfies then he should expect to see them on a layout. :)

I started by doodling my background in Gelatos, then washing that out with some water and playing with how the drips ran. The background has some extra texture as I applied gesso through stencil ST5003 on the left and right sides. The heart topiary (CB1110 Topiaries 01) is a classic chipboard piece, I've used two packs in my time with Scrapmatts. CB4063 Leaf Spray 13 flourishes in black provide some contrast to all the colour. I've used CB1159 Hearts 05 in the red, CB1166 Cupids 01 in white mist finish in the purple and CB6116 Assorted Words 29 for my title.  

My second layout for this month is another bright and colourful boy themed layout about my son and his messy feet. They are always running or jumping or climbing or kicking.

I really wanted to capture the 'messy' aspect of having an active toddler, while still keeping a 'clean' layout design. The paint splatter stencils ST1009 and ST5010 were perfect to create that effect, using a little bit of mist. I mixed the same mist in with some texture paste and painted the title pieces from CB4055 Assorted Words 09 as well as some CB1078 Gears 05 pieces, you can see the great effect this created in the close ups. I covered a CB5117 Tabs 01 piece with patterned paper and added it to my top cluster.

I also created a little bonus project this month. Harrison had painted these wooden star bases earlier and I was saving them for a 'special occasion'. We had a few elderly neighbours pop round to give him some Easter treats, so I turned the stars into thank you gifts with the addition of a photo and some Scrapmatts chipboard. The sentiment is CB6020 Words 06, coloured with a silver sharpie. I've also added a couple of stars from CB1223 Stars 03 painted with acrylic paint.

Quick and Easy Christmas Cards a Tag and a Shadow Box

Welcome to August. Anne here today. 

 Wow this year is just flying by so quickly.  With that in mind, I have a couple of quick and easy Christmas cards to share with you today.  The main elements on these cards is the chipboard, which is what makes they look great, but be so quick and easy.

With this card, I have added some Christmas stars (CB6081) and a Christmas Tag (CB1215).

This card has some Christmas words (CB1211 and CB1213) and a Christmas Tag (CB1215).

Then i created this Christmas Tag,  My idea is about getting organised for Christmas, and that is why I used the new Tabs (CB5117), then using some Christmas Words to highlight what I need to organise.

Now I have another Shadow Box to share with you.  This uses some pictures of my friend and he daughters.  The top layer of the shadow box, I  used a template and then inked in Red and yellow to create the pattern.  I have then used a Heart Frame (CB5113), some vines (CB2021) and finally some dragon flies (CB1036)

And for some close ups.

(and it is good to note, the shadow boxes fit Washi tape around the edges perfectly).  

Thanks for Looking, I hope you have enjoyed my creations.

Anne