Summer layout -.... by Lynn Good

Morning everyone, today I am back with the second layout that I have created for this months moodboard challenge. 

Here is my layout- I have gone with the greens and pinks for this page together with an array of summer photos of our pup "Rosie"

I began by cutting up the 6 x 6 La-La Lands Paper - Endless Summer and adhering to a 12x12 cardstock with matte medium. I then added a layer of gesso to push the paper to the background,

I have then used Paper Artsy Grunge Paste, Paper Artsy Infusion Green Man and Paper Artsy Stencil PS097 at the top and bottom of the page.

Once this was dry I have highlighted the paper strips with gelatos and words from Mambi sticks Stickers.   

Final touches with liquid pearls around the layout,

Here are some close ups:

I hope that this has inspired you to find some time to create and enter into this months challenge.  It is super easy - create a project and upload a picture to our Scrap Matrix Shares page, easy peasy.  Dont forget to let us know what products you have used that is available from the Scrap Matrix Shop.

Until next time = Happy Crafting

Scrapbook layout .... by Lynn

Morning everyone, today it is my turn to share the layout I have created as my first project for this months challenge - Mandalas and Zentangles.

I haven't created a scrapbook page in a long time so I thought I would start with a 12x12 page:

The photo is not super clear but it was a snap chap fun photo taken on the spur of the moment one night.  I find these fun photos have more meaning and love  and I am happy to have them in my album.

I begin by stamping art foamies Splat Heart Doily and Doodle Centre onto tissue paper using Dina Wakely paints

Once these were dry I cut/tore around the edges of the images and adhered them to my paper

I have used a heavy weight white cardstock as at this stage I was unsure how much paint I was going to put onto the page - as it turned out I didnt put any !!!!!!

Once the tissue was dry I have taken a Carabelle Stamp - Scribbled leaves and Textured Circles - designed by Birgit Koopsen and stamped randomly in the gaps using Ranger Distress Archival Ink.

I wanted to create some depth behind the photo, so I have coloured the images in the Dylusions Creative Dyary Stickers book with Jane Davenport Water Colours.

I have also added some 7 Dots Cotton Candy tags and words.

To blend everything together I have added some stamps in black ink - I have used a Paper Artsy Stamp ETS10 by Tracy Scott and one mark making stamp that I had given to me by Dee Dee Catron when she came to Australia.

The main title  is from Mambi Stickers.

Here are some close ups:

I hope that you have a go this month and enter the challenge - it is easy - Just add your creation into the 'August - Mandalas and Zentangles' Album over on our Facebook Scrap Matrix Shares page, and let us know in the comments what products you used from the Scrap Matrix store!

A voucher to the store, or even a Guest Design Spot are up for grabs!

Til next time - happy crafting

Scrap Matrix January 2019 Challenge - a second project with Helen

Welcome back to the Scrap Matrix challenge this month 
where we have an eclectic mood board to inspire you.

You can take this challenge pretty much where ever you want;
 it's so versatile.

Once again, the team has been invited to to use multiple photos,
so I specifically took heaps of shots on Christmas day.

I decided to keep it simple & create frugally as I did years ago.  

One sheet of paper and a few scraps is all I used.

I'm such a fan of this paper collection, 7 Dots, paint chip collection, "Aquarmarine" 

 What better for photos at the beach.

To partially frame the photos, I cut some contrasting scraps of paper, 

using some old dies from my stash.

The titles and stars are all from a Pink Fresh Studio, 

"Escape the ordinary" die cut set. 

It was lovely to see the Cousins enjoying each other's company.

The Photo App tag is from Mambi chips, "Vacation". 

I used the Carabelle stamp, "Bulles d'eau",  because it reminds me of the bubbles 

in the sea, the champagne we drank and the effervescence of the children.

I randomly stamped the bubbles with 

White ink from my stash.

  

Here, I'm trialling the elements in various places on the paper. 

I decided to type my journalling on white card stock, so that it would stand out from the background. But then it looked too stark, so I pulled out some Tim Holtz distress Oxides.

Testing how the colours blend and checking that they will look OK on the background.   

I keep these little test swatches with the Oxides 

in case I need the same combination later on.

Before I separated the lines of text, I smooshed the card stock through the Oxides and dried it with a heat tool.

Later I flicked on a bit of extra green Oxide paint.

I'm happy with this photo journalist style of page, it narrates the Joy of the moments in an inexpensive and simple way.

How about you, do you have a group of photos you'd like to get scrapped?   I hope you've found some inspiration here and will 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 generous gift voucher and perhaps a Guest Design Team spot down the track.

Year in Review - Tammy Klingner

Hi there Creative friends,

 

Tam here today to share my first project for our first challenge of 2019 - A Year in Review!

 

I decided to create a Project Life Spread.

 

Some of you may know I try to complete a weekly Project Life spread. I've been doing this for a few years now, however this year I've dropped the ball with all my other creative commitments taking over and I'm 6 months behind.  AaaaH!!

When I saw this challenge, I knew I could do a final spread for 2018, and hope I can catch up the rest later.

What you can't see in these pages are that there are lots of interactive lift the flap pages and also a couple of mini pages too.

 

Here's a closer look at the left hand side:

I'm sorry for the blurriness, no matter how I photographed it, it kept happening, so I gave up!'

 

Here's the right hand side:

 

Of all my creative projects, this one totally has my heart as it captures the everyday moments around here.

I love looking back on it and remembering totally random things I had forgotten - what we were reading, watching, eating, achieving - it's like watching a re-run of our life.

The kids love looking at it too.

 

As this was the year in summary, I really wanted to add all the family members voices, so I asked them their highlights and then added them to cards.

 

I made many of the cards myself, which I'll explain further below, and I also added a few smaller pocket pages - it was a big year as usual, and I had so much to cover!

 

Here's a look at the extra pages:

 

 

 

 

So let's take a look at how this began....

 

 

 

I used a couple of sheets of the 7Dots range - Messy Head, and a sheet by My Minds Eye.  I also found a few of the pages from the Pinkfresh range fitted in perfectly.

 

 I trimmed them all down, and just love that they are the correct sizes for my pockets.

I laid them all out - here you can see the mini pages I added in too. These are from Snap - a multipack and they are great if I've got a lot to say!!

This is how I plan my pages, so I know what size photos to print!

 

You can also see I added in some white watercolour pages.  These will be used to add in the individual highlights of each family member, so there are 5 in total.

 

Time to make them non white!

 

I used Jane Davenport's Watercolours, and applied colour using the 'packaging technique'.

 

Just add some paint to some old packaging, add a bit more water and then splodge it on.

 

 

I then added stamping.

 

I used the Ideaology Alpha Stamps and added each persons initial.

I then added a few fun stamps too, leaving plenty of room for words and a photo.

 

I used stamps by Carabelle and AALL & Create.

 

 

 

 

I then added some embellishments - I used the AWESOME Snarky Stickers. These are hysterical and absolutely perfect for my Project Life.  I also used some MAMBI Chips, and some of the Escape the Ordinary ephemera from Pinkfresh.

 

 

 

 

 

Here's the 5 finished cards:

 

Two of them I turned into pockets/flaps - mine and my daughters cards.

 

I always have so much to say, and my girl had a massive year which all needed a mention!

 

I just run some Washi tape along the side of a card and attach it to another card so it creates a hinge.  The bottom card then gets slotted into the pocket and the top card sits on top, over the plastic.

 

 

 

 

Sorry about the glare from the plastic!

 

Here's a pic showing the 2018 card I created - I stamped with the Alpha Stamps and wrote around the edge.  Too easy.

Here's a couple more cards I created:

 

 

I created that black and white striped card by using paint on a watercolour card.

Love the simplicity and boldness!

 

 

 

 I really love that quote card - this came from the Simple Stories sheet.

 

So what are you going to do for our challenge?  A layout, a journal page, a project life spread. You could summarise the year, like I've done, or document a significant event that happened in 2018, or you could add in your resolutions, or write down your bucket list. There's so many possibilities and you could win a Scrap Matrix Voucher and a guest design spot. How fun would that be, to come and play along with us?!?

 

 

Just load your entries into the 'Year in Review' Folder over at the Scrap Matrix Shares Group on Facebook and let us know which Scrap Matrix products you used! That simple. You don't need a blog.

 

Well that's it from me for today, I'll be back again soon with another share (I can't wait to share this one, it's been a while in the making!!)

Have a magical 2019

 

Luv Tam

xxx

 (you can always check out my blog HERE for more of my creations)


Scrap Matrix Products used:

Simple Stories Story of Us paper
  Snap 6x8 Page Protector
Pinkfresh Escape the Ordinary Paper - Search
Pinkfresh Escape the Ordinary - Ephemera
Ideaology Snarky Stickers
Ideaology Alpha Stamps
Carabelle Stamps Azoline Textures - small flowers
Carabelle Stamps Scribbled leaves/textured circles
7Dots Messy Head Paper
Mambi Chips - Chalk - Makes me Smile
AALL & Create Stamp #60
Jane Davenport Watercolour Set Glitz Sea
Dina Wakley Washi Tape