A Warm Welcome to March......@ Scrapmatts!

Hello...Hello dear friends of Scrapmatts!

Kim, here to kick off the month of March.

Today I am sharing a card & gift tag. I wanted to create a set for the boys!!!

We often create a lot of pretties for the girls, but not so much for the males in our lives.

[For the Boys]

The Scrapmatts Men's Accessories collection makes creating masculine cards such a breeze!

You can't go wrong!

Team it with some great background paper (Prima), and a little Tiny Twine and BAM!!!!

You have a great card for that special guy in your life. 

 

 Don't forget about the versatile, Diamond Mesh....just add a little ink!

I've used Tim Holtz Distress Ink in stormy sky.

 

Scrapmatts products used;

Men's Accesories 01 (CB1201)

Scrap Words 29 (CB1243)

Diamond Mesh 03 (CB5127)

Tags 01 (CB3003)

I do hope you have enjoyed looking at my creations!

Thanks so much for stopping by....make sure you stop by in a day or two to check out some more

fabulous creations by the other talented designs here at Scrapmatts!!!

Until Next Time

Happy Creating!!!

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,

 

Spring Has Sprung!

Hello all & a big welcome to September here at Scrapmatts!

September welcomes, Spring here in Australia and after a cold wet Winter it's nice to see

the blossoms appearing.

Today I would like to share with you a few new projects using awesome products from

SCRAPMATTS

 [Sweet 16 Birthday Card]

 

 Hexagon Mesh (CB5124)

Stencil Numbers (ST1017) 

Next is my Design Team Canvas

(which will hang alongside all the other Scrapmatts Design Team canvases)

I have used the following

 Scrapmatts products;

 

Stencil Bubbles (ST1004) 

Stencil Stones (ST5007) 

Scrap Words 25 (CB1239) 

Floral Design (CB4034) 

Diamond Mesh 03 (CB5127) 

Leaf Spray 02 (CB5082) 

 

[Everyday Beauty]

 This layout was created for the monthly challenge blog

Kraft+ last month.

Scrapmatts products used;

Ornate Frames (CB6110) 

I do hope you have enjoyed looking at my projects?

Please pop back into the Scrapmatts blog every now and then, through the month as the 

Scrapmatts Design Team are always sharing their wonderful creations or

why not head over to the

 Scrapmatts Ning Site

and check out loads of inspirational projects in the Gallery!

Until Next Time

Happy creating from

 

Together Canvas

Hi there.  It's Christine here & I'm so thrilled to be part of the Scrapmatts team.  Today I'm sharing a canvas which represents me.  I've always wanted to create something that's black & white, & so I gave it a crack with a portrait canvas.

Here are the yummy Scrapmatts Chipboards & Stencil I've used:
   CB6113 Scrap Words 32
   CB1238 Scrap Words 24
   CB5127 Diamond Mesh 03
   ATC 10-008 Rounded Corner 01
   CB6093 Ornate Frames 21
   CB3007 Tags 03
   ST5006 Circles Stencil

I've cut the Rounded Corner ATC in strips.  All chipboards are a given a good coat of black gesso except for the Scrap Words.  Once dry, the ornate frame is then embossed white.  I've then scraped some parts of it so you can see through the black & extra texture.

As for the tag, it was given a top coat of crackle.  For the background I've used the ever versatile Circles Stencil.  Some layers of mists & glitter on the edges are then added.  I wanted it to look like a galaxy & I'm pleased with how it turned out.

Thanks for popping in & do check out the delicious Scrapmatts goodies here.  I hope you've been enjoying the inspiration from the team.  Thanks for dropping by & have a blessed Easter.

Cheers,

I'm in chains!

Hi there bloggers!

 

Geraldine here and it's my turn on the blog today.

I recieved an amazing happy mail package full of the latest

'NEW' Scrapmatts releases and my oh my are the just 'to die for'.

I have been wanting chains in chipboard for so long and the buckles -TDF!!!.

With these new releases - I'm in heaven!

So I decided to do a really dark, grungy mixed media layout......

 

 

 Scrapmatts 'NEW' products:

 

CB1229 Chains 02

 

CB1231 Buckles & Belts 01

 

CB5127 Diamond Mesh 03

**used as a Stencil for diamonds**

 

other products:

Finnabair - Micro beads and glass glitter, Calico, Prima flowers, stamps and Timeless Memories paper. Lindy's Stamp Gang Colour sprays.

 

Thanks for dropping by and see you again soon! G.