Mixed Media with Scrapmatts!

Hello there! Here we are in June!! The year is flying by! I hope you are getting some creative time!!

I have been having a bit of fun with mixed media which is simply using a variety of media to create art.. or in our case, our scrapbooking!!

I got a scrap piece of paper and began to use some modelling paste and some fabulous stencils..

Then I covered the whole piece of paper with gesso.. This makes the paper able to hold the wet mediums which I used next..

When that was completely dry I sprayed it with mist..

When that was completely dry I mat this on some black cardstock and then mat that onto my card face..
I added some more stencilling, some mesh, some old die cuts left over from another project, my chipboard pieces which were painted in black gesso , added some flowers and I created a fabulous card!!

These are the Scrapmatts products I have used for my card...

ST1032 Stencil Plus Signs
 

ST1003 Stencil Sticks
 

ST5005 Stencil Patterns


ST1013 Stencil Borders
 

ST5044 Stencil Circles


ST1028 Stencil Flowers
 

CB6036 Dress Forms 01


CB6102 Assorted Words 21


       

I would also like to share a layout I created using mixed media also.  I have used a selection of stencils for the back ground. I have used quite a few chipboard pieces too...  I will share some closer views to show some of the details..

I can never have enough of the cogs, just love them!! Painted with brown paint and dabbed with gesso..
I have used the 3 sizes of the Hexagon stencil on the back ground..

I love the Federation Corners painted in white gesso, which matched the era of the house..

My layout... Family..

Here is a list of the Scrapmatts products I have used on my layout..

ST9002 Hexagon Stencil 3 sizes
 

ST1017 Stencil Numbers
 

CB2013 Page Border 11


CB1127 Australian Federation Corners 03
 

CB6105 Assorted Words 23
 

CB5106 Chevrons 01
 

Thank you for coming by and checking out my Scrapmatts creations this month, remember you can get all these products and so much more at the ONLINE STORE HERE!!! 

Happy Creating!!

Something Old is New by Danielle Vertigan

When you come full circle it can be a beautiful thing......
Every Crafters will have had that moment when you look at your project and its just not happening.
Its not coming together...
It can be both challenging and heartbreaking!
You've spent so much time on it...
Used so much product on it...
No matter which way you turn it, its not coming together?
Then the dilemma????
WHAT DO YOU DO????
ME???? I'm a hoarder. I struggle to throw anything out when I craft.
The tiniest scrap could be something???
Couldn't it?



 

So I started with an Arch Window Frame 07 CB4038

Its a piece of loved but to beautiful to use!!

We all know that feeling, It has to be just right.

 

 

So I opened my bag of goodies and started to flick....

Stencil, Cardstock... What do I want?

And there it was....

This background was once a source of pain.

I had stamped through a stencil. Water Coloured it.

Layered patterned paper, Applied texture paste, Spritzed it and more water colour.

It wasn't happening.

I gesso'd over the top still not happening and finally packed it away!

Its been that way a long, long time never to be thought of again.

Today I have come full circle.....

 

 

I turned it. Layered my frame on it and immediately knew what photos I wanted!

I love that with the frames it doesn't have to be all photos, the texture from the hessian is perfect.

some circles with my tape rolls as guides. Perfect, simple and easy.

 

 

Then to layer.

 I think by far my favourite pieces at the moment is anything nature inspired.

Here I've used

CB5165 Lavender 01

CB5166 Leaf Spray 15

I've kept it simple with chalk ink and I couldn't be happier with the results.

 

The feathers add a soft touch
Today I'm working with CB5116 Feathers 01 in White mist.
I have also chosen to leave them be, they are just perfect as they are.

 

Don't be afraid to layer the inks and add another dimension.

 

My next Share is Bright, Pink and Pretty

Plus who doesn't love string circles

CB5114 String Circles 01

Here I have inked them in white and then used a silver embossing powder.

 

 

 

I love the confetti look of this stencil.

Its quickly becoming a favourite....

ST1028

 

 

I've also added detail by using a White gel pen over my Colour Blast Colour Paste.

 

 

These Butterflies are Gorgeous and come with a bundle on the sheet for you to play with

CB4010 Butterflies 03

I've layered the 3 sizes and coloured them using Shimmer Pots.

They look stunning and really pop off the page.

 

 

I twist of shabby, a touch of ink, some stamping and journaling...

and I think we are there!

Don't forget to stop by www.papertoleaustralia.com

for all your Scrapmatts needs you wont be disappointed!

 

I hope you've enjoyed a little wonder through my projects.

Id love to see what you can do with something you once rode off as hopeless?

Hidden treasures are everywhere!

 

 

Till next month

Danni

 

 

 

Hello from ME

 

Good Morning!!!

I'm super excited to be sharing my first post with you all.

Its been so much fun playing with these gorgeous chippies and I must

say the Stencils are awesome too......

 

Creating with these goodies was so easy to do!

They fit perfectly with my photos and perfectly with my projects..

 

My first official share with you is my Canvas created for the Scrapmatts Team

board at the show.

Its full of colour, chipboard and stencils.....

 

My first step was to adhere a selection of swirls from

CB4069 Ornate Frames 26

to the canvas and coated with a thin layer of Gesso.

 

Using Texture paste I added some circles with

ST9003-A5

Butterfly Sprinkles with

ST1028

Now comes the fun part adding lots of colour!!!

Allow it to pool and sit along the grooves of your chipboard.

Increase the intensity of the colour by adding more a step at a time and allowing to dry.

 

 

Using a selection of the following I embellished my Canvas

 

CB5165 Lavender 01

CB5166 Leaf Spray 15

CB6117 Assorted Words 30

CB1235 Leaf Spray 14

 

 

All the chipboards chosen from the packs where first Inked then finished with

matching embossing powder.

A few selected pieces where coated with Gesso and Stamped with StazOn.

 

Once the lavender pieces cooled I re inked the flower tops to adjust the colour.

Before adhering all the pieces to my canvas I randomly stamped the canvas.

 



 

Now I have a layout to share with you.

It includes my two favourite people which you will get to know well!

These gorgeous little faces are my inspiration!!!

(I'm Bias)

 

 

This one was all pleasure!!!

This timeless photo I have scrapped many times over and its still one of my favourites.

When I saw the CB4070 String Circles 06 Roses

I knew straight away exactly what I wanted to do with it.

 

Using Shimmer Dusts and water I created my background which I then layered with

Stamps and StazOn.

Using the residue on my brush I painted the chipboard which I've used to border my photo.

 

 

I layered this around the indentations on the rose to create another layer of depth.

I also used my chalk inks to randomly stamp with a selection of colour to add

to the rustic look.

 

Using a few pieces left over from CB4069 Ornate Frames26

I stamped them randomly with a selection of colours.

Some I cut along the swirl lines to spread around the page.

As you can see pictured below.

 

I detached the small roses from the circle to spread slightly wider creating a larger circle

CB6117 Assorted Words 30

CB6106 Assorted Words 24

I Finished off the layout pieces treating them the same way as I did the frame.

Some flowers, Typescript Stickers and a White Gel Pen

finished the layout off.

 

I hope you enjoyed my little journey.....

I look forward to playing with more chipboard and sharing the fun with you all.

Till next time

Happy Scrapping.....

 

 

 

 



September creating with Lizzy.

Hello there, I hope your day is going well!

I would like to share two layouts I have created using some wonderful SCRAPMATTS products which I will list with a link to the SCRAPMATTS ONLINE STORE.

The first layout is a beachy one. I just love going to the beach and usually take lots of photos which I need to scrap. The photo I have used on my layout is of my daughter exploring the rocks and I have cut it into three for something different.  I have used some lovely SCRAPMATTS chipboard shells which I have left raw..

For some added interest I have also used the fabulous RETRO SQUARES 01 and also some GRASS to the sides of my photos. And my title came from the SCRAPWORDS 24,  I also did a little line of stencilling using the TILE STENCIL along the top of my page... and my layout..

Explore

ST5021 STENCIL TILE PATTERN



    

CB5099 GRASS 01




 
    
CB6061 SHELLS 01 

    

CB6062 SHELLS 02   

 

CB1238 SCRAP WORDS 24  
 
 
CB5141 RETRO SQUARES 01 
   

On my second layout that I would like to share with you, I have used some beautiful chipboard and some stencils. I have used the stencils two ways, one way is to use texture paste, and the second way is to just lay your stencil down on your layout and lightly spray with mist.
You can see the two ways I have used the stencils in this close up view of my page.

I have painted my beautiful chipboard with black gesso to make them stand out. I have also used drops of purple kindy glitz to add some sparkle..  And my layout..

Exquisite Beauty.

I will list all the Scrapmatts products I have used on my layout.. I hope you can see them all!

ST5035 STENCIL HEARTS 

 
ST1028 STENCIL FLOWERS 

 
ST1037 STENCIL BLING 

 
CB5060 SIGN BOARDS 02 

 
CB1127 AUST FEDERATION CORNERS 03 

 
CB2009 PAGE BORDERS 08 
 
CB5137 ORNATE TOPPERS 01 

 
CB6105 ASSORTED WORDS 23 
      

I hope you have enjoyed viewing my layouts and noticing all the wonderful SCRAPMATTS PRODUCTS.  I have linked up each one for you to find in the online store to make your shopping easier!
Thanks so much for coming by and come back soon as more inspiring creations are posted to show just how easy it is to use some chipboard and stencils on your layouts..
Happy creating...