When layouts go wrong....

Hello Scrapmatts fans, Renee here with a series of tags that started off life as a layout.

 I had started to create a mixed media background for a layout but it seriously went wrong so instead of binning it (as sections of it were kinda rockin') I thought I could turn it into a series of tags. I have used quite a few packets of Scrapmatts chippies and charms but I have modified some (like snipping the frame and using it on 3 different tags and the flat charms, snapping them and using the off cuts on another tag.) 

Here I have used: CB5111 Layered Fob Watch 02, CB1198 Scrapwords 06, CB6084 Alphabet Flags 01, CB6096 Ornate Frame 24, CH043 Assorted Charms #4

 Here I have used: CB3004 Tags 02, CB2026 Picket Fences 09, CB1206 Scrap Words 09, CH043 Assorted Charms #4. 

 Here I have used: CB3008 Tags 04, CB6060 Christmas Trees 01 , CB1219 Scrap Words 20, CH043 Assorted Charms #4.

 Here I have used: CB3008 Tags 04, CB6096 Ornate Frame 24, CB1206 Scrap Words 09, CH017 Filigree Corners #2

  Here I have used: CB3008 Tags 04, CB1195 Silhouettes 03, CB5031 Mini Frames 01, CB5096 Layered Frames 02, CB1189 Scrapwords 01

Here I have used: ATC10-025 Sewing Spool 01, CB6096 Ornate Frame 24, CB1190 Scrapwords 02, CH043 Assorted Charms #4.

I hope you enjoy having a look at my spontaneous tag set as much as I enjoyed making it! 

luvReneexoxo

Scrapmatts projects and tag tutorial

Hi there! I'd like to share a few works I've made with Scrapmatts chipboards, and a small tutorial for altering your chipboard tags

First I made a romantic layout. I was looking forward to using the border chippie (CB2004 Page Borders 03) and I thought it was the perfect picture for it. I gave it a coat of gesso, painted it with white acrylic paint and embossed a script stamp with clear embossing powder. Finally, I painted it again with twinkling h2o, leaving the embossed areas white.

Here I used CB2004 Page Borders 03,CB5112 Hanging Hearts 01 ,CB1107 Clocks 08,CH064 Keys #3, CB4061 Assorted Words 17, CB1220 Ornate Frames 22 

I also altered the gorgeous Mini Tray (CB6094 Mini Tray Stamp 01). It's so tiny and cute! I used some sewing themed chiboards to decorate it, it's going to be a gift form my mother and she likes sewing and knitting. 

I used CB6094 Mini Tray Stamp 01, CB1194 Sewing 02,CB1168 Assorted Words 10 

Finally, I altered two chipboard tags. I had so much fun making my backgrounds!! 

I used CB3008 Tags 04, CB3007 Tags 03, CB4006 Frames 01, CB4063 Leaf Spray 13  

Also, I'd like to share a quick tutorial of how I made the background of the second tag. 

First I painted my tag with gesso, I applied two coats.

Then I covered it with Gelatos in different colors

I blended the colors

I used a mask and covered it with acrylic glaze. You can use gel medium too. 

Covered it again with another color 

Then I wiped the excess of paint

And this is how it turned out! 

I added a few splats of color with a homemade mist, and I was done!!

Autumn is Here

Autumn is finally here!! 

Mid March and we are at last getting some relief from the hot weather here in Western Australia. 

I love the cooler mornings and evenings and watching all the leaves change colour.

Today I have a few projects that I would like to share with you all. 

"January" Tag

I have covered the CB3008 Tags, in paper then used a stencil and gesso to add some texture. I have coloured the CB1016 Bird Cage in a gold distress ink, along with the CB1124 Hinge. I have also used

CB1099 Birds and CB1189 Scrapwords.

"February" Tag

As February is the month of "Love" I have created this tag on this theme.

I have used CB3007 Tags, the stunning new CB5113 Heart Frames, CB1166 Cupids,

,CB1212 &  CB1189 Scrapwords , and one of our new and totally cute charms  CH030 Arrows.

My next project is a Layout that I have created using brighter than my normal choice of colours, which I did tone down using distress inks. 

"Pictures of You"

I have used CB5087 Leaf Spray, and CB1197 Scrapwords.

My last project that I wish to share with you is one where I managed to get some natural photos of my eldest son when we had spent the day at the river. I have used the stunning CB8005 Layered Frame in White Mist.

" Remember When"

Thank you for stopping by and seeing what we have all been creating here at Scrapmatts.

Tracey

xx