My May Creating!

Hello there, I hope this month of May has started well for you! And for all the Mums out there, I hope you get something special for Mothers day too..

I have a couple of creations I would like to share with you..  The first one is a card that I have embellished with  some lovely SCRAPMATTS chipboard.

Celebrate.

 I did some paper pleating across the front of the card and placed a lovely Card Border 02 which I embossed in white on top of the pleats to hold the pleats in place.. I also embossed the Flowers 03 in pink and put a fabulous sparkly gem in the centre of each one..  And for the Sentiment I used the word Celebrate from the  Scrap Words 24.

Here are the products and a link to the shop.

Card Borders 02
 

Flowers 03


Scrap Words 24


I would like to share with you a layout using some pretty papers and lovely chipboard colored by using water colors or gesso.

some closer views..

This close up shows the stencilling on the back ground using the Stencil Hearts , and the chipboard  Diamond Mesh 02 .

 You can also see the String Circles 03 which I have placed under my photo.. I actually cut it in half to use it in two places under my photo...

You can see some more stencilling on the back ground using the Stencil Leaf Sprays which is quickly becoming a favorite of mine! I have also used some gorgeous Flowers 12 which I have painted using water colors ( paint with gesso first as a prima for the color..)

and my layout..

Beautiful Memory..

I will list all the Scrapmatts I have used on this layout for you..

Stencil Leaf Spray


Stencil Hearts 
 

Scrap Words 24


Flowers 12


Feathers 02


Diamond Mesh 02


String Circles 03


Hearts 03


Thanks so much for coming by, make sure you pop by again to see what other Design Team members are creating for you to inspire you to use your lovely Scrapmatts products..

 Happy Creating!

Stencils and Butterflies with Christine

Let’s take a moment to honor the ANZAC soldiers who fought for our freedom.  They are heroes that will forever resonate and leave a mark of fortitude and honor.  ‘Lest we forget.

 

Today I'm sharing two different projects, both with Scrapmatts' Stencils and Butterfly Chipboards.  First up is an ATC which I transformed to a wall display:

 

 

Scrapmatts Chipboards: ATC10-008 Rounded Corners 01, CB1028 Butterflies 18, CB1238 Scrap Words 24

 

Scrapmatts Stencil: ST5033 Stencil Triangles

 

 

I thought what a great idea it would be to transform an ATC into a hanging wall art inspired by the concept of dream catchers, with rich shades of deep blues and purples altogether.

 

 

I just love how the different textured butterfly chipboards look against the stenciled triangles.

 

Last but not the least is a mini rectangle tray:

 

 

Scrapmatts Chipboards: Mini Rectangle Tray (CB6114), Ornate Frames (CB4069), Assorted Words (CB6115), Butterflies (CB1028)

 

Scrapmatts Stencil: Bubbles (ST5001)

 

 

Again I went for rich colors, but this time in red shades.  Nothing says romance better than this fiery color.  I love the fact that you can easily mix and match Scrapmatts' stencils and chipboards over and over again, while still getting different looks from it.

 

 

Thanks for popping in and I hope you enjoyed my Scrapmatts creations this month.  Keep checking for the rest of the team's inspirations and check out more Scrapmatts goodies HERE.  Enjoy the rest of your month.

 

Cheers,

 

 

March Layouts with Christine

Good day.  Scrapmatts is one of the major sponsors and March guest designers for CSI - Colors, Inspirations and Stories challenge blog.  And now I get to share with you my take on their two current case files. 

 

First up is Case File #225:

 

 

This is also a major case file which includes a sketch courtesy of The Nifty Pixel as pictured above.  My five evidences are: buntings, washi tape, things that fly, circles and wood.  My testimony is handwriting on the background, and I’ve stuck to the sketch using one feature photo.  Here’s how I solved the case:

 

 

Scrapmatts chipboards: Birds (CB5045), Floral Spray (CB5045), Assorted Words (CB6115)

 

Scrapmatts stencils: Honeycomb (ST9002-A4), Bubbles (ST5001), Halftone Circles (ST5006), Circles (ST5043)

 

I've painted most of the chipboards white and some with the green shade from the case.  I've applied paste, mist, and paint on varying stencils to build the base of the background.

 

Next up is Case File #226:

 

 

My evidences are strings, animal, plants, and transparent stuff.  I've included all the colors of the case and my testimony is my journaling which is written at the back of my layout:   It makes me happy scrapping and looking back at the moments when you're growing up to be a girly girl.  This is the first time you tried on some bubblegum lip gloss that you got from a party loot bag, and boy oh boy you loved it!

 

Here's my layout:

 

 

Scrapmatts Chipboards: Circle Mesh (CB5130), Assorted Words (CB6116), Cats (CB1014), Leaf Spray (CB5166), Scrap Words (CB1238)

 

 

The #look at me chipboards are given a good coat of pink glimmer mist to match the case colors, and the rest of the chipboards have been painted white. 

 

 

I had fun creating these layouts and it got the seal of approval from both of my girls.  Thanks for popping in and don't forget to check out the CSI case files here.  There's amazing prizes to be won, including Scrapmatts goodies.

 

Cheers,

 

 

 

 

 

Birth & Birthday Creations With Christine

Hi there, how's it going? Christine here posting a couple of projects filled with Scrapmatts goodness.  I've titled my post for this month "Birth & Birthday", so let's start off with my birth mixed media layout:

 

Scrapmatts Chipboards: Diamond Mesh (CB5127), Assorted Words (CB6115), Gears (CB1073), Butterflies (CB1045), Black Scrap Words (CB1197)

 

Scrapmatts Stencils: Squares (ST1038), Borders (ST1010), Cobblestones (ST5014)

 

 

I’m not big on scrapping photos with myself on it, but this particular picture is very special and close to my heart and deserves a special page.  The birth of my first daughter definitely changed my life forever, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

 

Hands down blue is my ultimate favourite color so I incorporated many shades of blue for my background with the help of Scrapmatts Cobblestones, Borders, and Squares stencils.

 

 

 

The chipboards have been painted white, and I've added some blue paint to the “life” Scrap Word for an ombre effect.  The Diamond Mesh would have to be one of my favourite Scrapmatts chipboard and the Black Scrap Words are perfect for adding those little extra subtitles to your projects.

 

Next up is a birthday card for a bubbly and cheerful little girl:

 

 

Scrapmatts Chipboards: Nested Stars (CB5021), String Circles (CB5138), Black Silhouettes (CB1195), Assorted Words (CB6116), Sticks (CB5153), Burnt Cream Scrap Words (CB1238)

 

Scrapmatts Stencil: Circles (ST5006)

 

 

I applied some black texture paste through the Scrapmatts Circles Stencil on the yellow cardstock and layered the Nesting Star on top which I've embossed.  For the top chipboard layers, I’ve painted the sticks white, the stars strings and wish word with yellow paint.  The wish word is topped with traced edges and glossy accents for a shiny enameled finish. 

 

I also added some glitter on top of the black balloon, because glitter dipped balloons are delightful :).  It’s all finished off with some flowers and it’s ready for the bubbly and cheery birthday girl.

 

Thanks for popping in and don’t forget to check out more Scrapmatts goodies HERE.

Cheers,

 

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..

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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...