Framing your titles...

Like a lot of Australians I was introduced to the art of Scrapbooking by the MLM company Creative Memories back in the 90's. 

One of the key concepts they encouraged was trimming photos down into shapes and the use of fitting frames. 

The idea of cutting my photos never sat very well with me (I like them Big, in the middle, the main focus and the first thing you see! lol) So I had to come up with little tricks and ideas to recycle and use the many frames and shapes that were always left over from my scrapbooking packs

This technique of framing your titles is my all time favourite trick.

I've used a pack of the Scrapmatts frames to show off these fabulous titles and this groovy technique.

Do you have a bunch of chipboard frames in your stash waiting to be used? 

ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL...

Always Beautiful title - CT049

To colour this title I used inks and a glitter overlay.

Ornate Frames 19 ( The smaller one)  - CB60 91

The frame I simply painted with a cream colour and added glitter to.

Love this - Assorted Words 18 - CB6095

- The smaller chipboard words were also inked and glittered up.

Happy - Assorted Words 30 - CB6117

- This word is just glue and glitter ( potentially I was getting carried away with the glitter by this point!!?) 

 

Diamonds Stencil - ST9070

- To create the the diamond pattern in the back ground I first inked with a dark purple ( dusty concord distress ink) and then used silver 'Inka Gold' wax to create the shimmering more dominate diamonds over the top of the inked ones.

ONCE UPON A TIME...

Once Upon A Time Title - CT015

- for this title I used a pearl pen ... I just ran the pearly paint over the chipboard letters and let it settle there and then dusted with a little kindy glitz latter.

Ornate Frames 19 ( The larger one)  - CB60 91

- For colouring the frame I used an array of Inka Gold waxes - antique gold, light green and a touch of pink. I also created highlights around the frame using gold Kindy Glitz.

Bricks 01 - CB5183

The Bricks chipboard sheet is just one of the most versatile in the entire Scrapmatts range! I trimmed mine up into all the segments you can see on the layout and then coloured them with a deep red ink ( Fired Brick Distress Ink).

Hearts Template - ST9050

Just to make sure I picked up on some of the beautiful pinks in this paper I also added a bit of back ground activity with the gorgeous little hearts template and some simple hot pink ink - I love this look - its just so darn cute!! 

WOW + Arrows - Assorted Words 18 - CB6095

These arrows I covered with Fuchsia liquid pearls paint - just to give them a little dimension. 

I often wonder what little techniques people have come up with  along their creative journey to use up spare bits and pieces... feel free to share if you have good ones you are happy to let the rest of us in on 😁

All my best,

Kelly-ann xo

November Creations with Tania

Hello there!

Tania joining you today to share some creations for my DT work for November using lots of gorgeous Scrapmatts goodies!!!  I can't believe I'm sharing for November, how fast the year is flown by?.......

This month I have created a BTP project and a card.

First up is my BTP project, I have altered a kaiser wooden card box.

Some close ups....

CB1229 Chains 02

CB1023 Flowers 03

 CB1253 Scrap Words 36

CB5165 Lavender 01 

My second share for this month is a card I created for my daughter's best friends Birthday.  Unfortunately I don't have any close ups of my card I had a slight technical issue......

"Happy Birthday"

CB6100 Happy Birthday Words 29

CB4071 String Circles 07

Well that's all from me today!  I hope I have inspired you all a little.  Don't forget to check out the store here for all your Scrapmatts goodies, and also pop back to the blog to see the gorgeous creations from the other DT girls.

 Until next time, happy crafting Tania xx

Captured Moments

Hi & Welcome

Well the months a flying by fast, don't blink, we all know what time of year it will be again.

Today I'm sharing with you a double page layout I recently created and taught to a group of ladies.

I have combined the Kaiser Craft Lilac Whisper Collection with a really old background paper I had in my stash.  I love combining old products with new to help use items we have in our stash.  I added one of the new titles Scrapmatts have been creating "Captured Moments" along with a older product a Leaf Spray.    The title was embossed with some beautiful chunky glitter embossing powder and the leaf spray I've just inked.

You can find these products below by clicking on the pictures this will then take you to the shopping page.

Thanks for stopping by and I will see you next month with another share.

By for now!!!

October Layouts by Lisette

Hi everyone, Lisette here with some Scrapmatts inspiration for October. 

My first layout is for the September Kraft+ Challenge.  It was one of my favourite colour combos - Kraft, Red, Black & White.  It is not often that you see Waratah's in full bloom in the bush.  We were lucky enough to see some on a recent hike.  These fit perfectly with this challenge!

  ST9067 - Circles

 CB4071 - String Circles 07

  CB1197 Scrapwords 05

 CB1192 Scrapwords 04

 My second layout is another one from my Ningaloo Trip.  This one is for the 123 Challenge.

 ST9003 Circles - I used both the A4 & A6

CB5128 Circle Mesh 

 CB1251 Scrapwords 31

CB6118 Boho 01

 I hope my layouts have inspired you to create with Scrapmatts products.

 I love them!

Until next month, wow can't believe that will be November!

Happy Creating 

Lisette

Snapshot Moments

Snapshot Moments

Hello Scrapmatters

Today I join you to share my DT piece for the month.

Snapshot Moments.

On a recent trip to Spotlight I found this fantastic paper pad by Vicki Boutin.

It had the most amazing watercolour backgrounds.

The front cover is acetate, so I cut elements from it to use on my page.

To colour the chipboard I have used a Wink of Stella Black glitter pen, this is my favourite way to colour my chipboard.

Super easy.

Unique......

Good morning how are you? Rikki here to share with you a couple more pieces that I did for demos when Scrapmatts joined us of my side of the country here in Western Australia. It was awesome fun to play with so many pieces of chipboard and the NEW Finnabar wax colours which made it easy work to have fun with.

CB5186 Dreamcatcher 01

CB5116 Feathers 01

So as you can see I have used the NEW Colours  on a black based background in the piece above, the one below is on a white base as you can see the new range of waxes show up on white with amazing vibrancy.

CT048 Still Beautiful

CB5139 String Circles 03