Art Journal Inspiration from Elisa Ablett

'Sweet As Honey'

Hi Scrap Matrix Lovers!

Elisa here from the design team with my latest creation based on this months challenge.

I decided to do something a little different and do a bright vibrant art journal page using 

some of my chosen elements from the challenge graphic.

Using a base of black gesso, then spray an area of white - using Ayeeda Pastel White Spray, I slowly built up my layers around the Cotton Candy Dreams Paper Collection from 7 Dots Studio. Then adding matching colour using the bright sprays from the Dylusions Shimmer Spray range.

I believe the real hero of the page though is the fussy cut elements from the Dina Wakely Media collage paper and the Paper Artsy stamps. by Tracy Scott ETS02.

Here is this month's challenge, 'How sweet it is' 

I was inspired by the word sweet, the love heart and colours from the sunset. 

You still have time to enter - July challenge album :-)

Here are some close ups of my project !!

Here are some of the products used in my project from the store -

http://scrapmatrix.com/e-tracy-scott-02-a5-set-trimmed-on-ez/

http://scrapmatrix.com/finnabair-gesso-heavy-black-8-5oz/

http://scrapmatrix.com/cotton-candy-dreams-elements-6x12/

http://scrapmatrix.com/shop-by-category/paper-ranges/7-dots-studio/cotton-candy-dreams-1/

http://scrapmatrix.com/brands/13-Arts.html

http://scrapmatrix.com/pastel-crayons-general-pencil-co-set/

http://scrapmatrix.com/dina-wakley-media-tissue-pack-7-5x10-20-pkg/

http://scrapmatrix.com/brands/Dylusions.html

That's it from me today :-) 

don't forget to leave me some love 

Hugs 

Elisa x

An extra post for July with Helen

Hello again Scrappy people, I have a new stencil from

Scrap Matrix and couldn't wait to have a play.

The stencil is from The Crafter's Workshop,

Mini Art Deco Leaves.

I used heavy weight Watercolor paper, because I wanted to create 
a mixed media background on some cards.

I thought the stencil would work well with some 

Tim Holtz Paper Dolls which appear to be from the same Vintage.
Don't they look cool dressed in their best bib and tucker?  They could be off to listen to music at their local Jazz club.

I made a 6"x6" card which I thought would be perfect for an 

engagement or wedding card.

The Chartreuse green reminds me of the colours from that era.

First I smooshed some Tim Holtz Oxides (Peeled Paint, Twisted Citron and Iced Spruce) onto a craft mat before spritzing them with water.

With the watercolor paper slightly damp, I swished it through the inks, until I was happy with the blending.

I placed the stencil on top & scraped Liquitex white gesso through it

after masking off the edges.  Whoops, forgot to photograph that bit!

Before removing the stencil, I sprinkled some Gold embossing powder randomly over the leaves, then set the powder with a heat tool.

I added a title with Tim Holtz words & some Prills 

to "ground" the people.

When I'm making a mess, I always try to make several cards; 

it makes the inky hands and messy desk worthwhile!

For this card, I applied the gesso through the stencil first.

While still wet I added some Mica Fragments & dried them.

Then I sprayed with Dylusions Ink, Polished Jade & Calypso Teal.

The result is a lot looser look, as the gesso softens again.

The angels wings are from Scrap Matrix; I smooshed them with Tim Holtz Oxide, Antique Linen.

I finished the card with a gold border using a die from my stash
and added a Tim Holtz word, which I also smooshed with ink.

Meanwhile back at headquarters, there is still time to play along with the July challenge "How sweet it is"

Here's a reminder of the mood board.

Thanks for your visit, I hope you found something to inspire you.

"Stunning" by Monique

Good morning Scrap Matrix fans, Monique here sharing a layout I created whilst on my recent school holidays.
 In case you don't know there are some absolutely gorgeous new Scrap Matrix products in the shop at the moment.  I went for a bit of a shopping spree recently and when I saw the absolutely divine 7 Dots Studio Garden Party Range I just couldn't wait to play with it.

This is what I created:

For this layout, I used the Fairy Lights and Dreamy papers, as well as the 12x12 Tag Sheet, the 6x12 Word Sticker sheet, and the Garden Party Stamp Set.

First I started on the background.  I used the  AALL #16 stencil and added some texture paste to the background.  Next, I added some purple ink and then rubbed some Finnabair Art Alchemy Metallique  Wax in Vintage Gold over the raised bits.  I also did some stamping with the Garden Party Stamp Set.

I then decided to add a bit more texture, and a few more images from that gorgeous stamp so I got a blank piece of tissue paper and stamped some more images onto it - like this:

Next, I carefully tore around the images and adhered to my page using matte medium.  I love adding stamped images this way, the tissue paper gives the stamped image a bit of texture and the matte medium dries clear so all your see is the image and the texture of the paper.

Once my background was finished I put some muslin down under where I wanted my Picture to go, and then backed my picture with a piece of Garden Party - Annual and some tags from the 12 x 12 Tag Sheet.  I added my photo to the background and then started embellishing with some fussy cut flowers from the Garden Party Dreamy paper, some stickers from the 6 x 12 word sticker sheet and some flowers from my stash.  I used a word from the 12 x 12 Arias Story Chipboard Words sheet, which I painted in purple ink and some gold paint.

Here are some close ups, you can see some of the stamped tissue paper images poking out from under my embellishments, so I hope you can see what I mean about that little bit of added texture.

Well, that's it from me today.  I hope you have been inspired to get yourself some of the gorgeous 7 Dots Garden Party range.

Here is a full list of the products I used from the Scrap Matrix shop:

7 Dots Garden Party Paper - Fairy Lights, Dreamy and Annual

7 Dots Garden Party 12 x 12 Tag Sheet

7 Dots Garden Party 6 x 12 Word Stickers

7 Dots Garden Party Stamp Set

AALL #16 Stencil 

Finnabair Art Alchemy Metallique Wax in Antique Gold

Aria's Story 12 x 12 Chipboard

Thank you for popping by xx.

You make me smile .. with Alz

Morning peeps!

I'm baaaaaaack. Okay so this is my third post this month. I know I know lol, but I couldn't help but create another layout with this month's challenge!

You make me smile

A quick reminder of this month's fabulous moodboard challenge Love is sweet ..

I've already created a layout using pink which was inspired by the baby photo, and a layout focusing mostly on green with some neutral elements. This time I was inspired by the yellow, albeit a softer yellow, and the shape of the macaroons. The layout came together super quickly, so I'll keep this super quick. Well, lol, at least I'll try.

I created my background on patterned paper from the Maja Design Coffee in the Arbour collection. Three quick steps and it was done. Literally. Using the masking technique I've shared before, I stamped some circles from a Blue Fern Studios stamp set, Texture Circles with a Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink in Antique Linen. I gave that a quick blast with a heat gun before applying Ranger Texture Paste through a TCW Stencil, 12x12 Tiny Circles. Judging by how grungy my stencil is (oops), I'm going to hazard a guess its my favourite. lol. Once that was dry I flicked around my absolute favourite product of all time, irResistible Spray. I've used the Desert Sand and OMGee it is divine. It looks like toffee and I can't hardly wait to use it on kraft cardstock as I reckon it'll look sensational. Moving on (lol).

Next, I stamped some circles from the Blue Fern Studios stamp set, Texture Circles on another sheet of patterned paper from the Maja Design Coffee in the Arbour collection. I used circle punches to cut out two different sizes .. one the original size of the stamp and the other, a smaller size. I inked the edges of both size circles to give them some definition. Oh, and I used the Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink, in Antique Linen, for my stamping which, again, I heat set.

I mounted my photograph with some cardboard packaging to raise it off the page and then added my stamped circles and some Petaloo Florals (Mini Paintables - Blossoms Ivory) around the photo as a mat of sorts, and also as embellishments. I added some other small bits and pieces I had sitting on my table gathering dust, and a stick pin I made (my latest obsession). I added the journaling I printed using my favourite font, 1942 report, which I found free online somewhere, and voila, I was done! I told you it was super quick. Here's a couple of close ups ..

Anyways, its time for me to step away from the moodboard (lol) and check out what you guys have been creating. Don't forget you now only have until the end of the month to upload a pic of your project on the Scrap Matrix Facebook page. Also, don't forget to let us know which products you've used from Scrap Matrix.

Til next time!

Cheers .. Alz   :)

Scrap Matrix products used:

Maja Design Coffee in the Arbour - Homemade Lemoncurd

Maja Design Coffee in the Arbour - Lemon Meringue Pie

TCW 12x12 stencil - Tiny Circles

Ranger Texture Paste

irResistible spray - Desert Sand

Blue Fern Studio stamp - Texture Circles

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink - Antique Linen

Petaloo Mini Paintables - Blossoms Ivory

Enjoy - Helen's 2nd post July challenge "How sweet it is"

Welcome back to the Scrap Matrix challenge where this month

the theme is "How sweet it is"

You might be inspired by the colours, or the photos on the Gelati bright mood board; you might want to record a sweet moment; what ever floats you boat, but do let us know what inspired your project.

 

 

 

I chose to scrap a photo of one of my little Garden helpers.

My plan was to create a background using my Gel Plate with 
the lusciously creamy, Dylusions paints and some stencils.

I added small dabs of paint onto the Gel Plate.

Using a brayer, I spread them out, trying not to blend them too much.

Next, I added a stencil from my stash, then I placed a piece of  white card stock on the top.  Using my hand, I rubbed the card firmly, to ensure contact with the paint, before gently peeling it off to reveal the pattern it created.

  

The first pull was a bit dark, but I really liked this second one.
Having allowed the paint to dry, I added some more Teal paint through a stencil, trying to pick up the colour of the bucket.

Now to colour the chipboard.

First I tried painting the chipboard hearts with Squeezed Orange Dylusions, but I didn't like the look with the pink flowers in the photo. 

So I tried the Bubble Gum Pink. 

Nup! Toooo pink. How about some over stamping? Meeeh! Don't think so!

 What about some Gold Wax?   Yuk!  Going from bad to worse!
Why am I boring you with all my fails you might ask?  Just to prove that the Blue Fern Chipboard is so sturdy it will stand up to anything you throw at it and not distort or warp. 

Then I remembered an embossing powder which might mute the colour and add some black and gold.  It went seamlessly over all the layers and finally I had a look I was happy with. What do you think?   

I stamped some triangles and a square on the first Gel Plate Pull, cut them out and tucked them under the photo for a bit of definition.

To extend the area of the background, 
I added some stamping with triangles.

To finish off, I added a bit of stamping to echo the colour of the chipboard and scattered a few prills inside the hearts.  The tiny flowers are from my stash. 

This little boy loved watering the flowers every time he came with his twin to spend the day with us.  I notice he just got his undies on; it must have been one of his "No, no, Granny, no shorts" days!

I hope you find time to play along, just add your entry to the 

Scrap Matrix Shares page in the corresponding folder and don't forget to let us know what Scrap Matrix products you used and what inspired you.  You could be in the running for a $30.00 gift voucher and perhaps a Guest Design Team spot down the track.

Scrap Matrix Products used:-

Gel Plate

Dylusions Paints, Calypso Teal and Fresh Lime

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks,

Tim Holtz Archival Ink, Jet Black

Blue Fern Chipboard, Chunky Heart Panel

Stampendous Clear Embossing Embossing Ink

PaperArtsy Stamps, EKC02

AALL & Create Stamps, #43

AALL & Create Stamps,#10

AALL & Create Stencil #9

Carabelle Studio Stamps, Les Geometriks #1

Maremi Small Art Stickers for 13@rts, Small Sayings