7 Dots Studio Mixed Media - Rebecca's First Share

Hi Everyone,

Rebecca here with you today to share with you a mixed media canvas created with the beautiful 7 Dots Studio Writers Block Collection. This collection was made to be combined with the Scrap Matrix metals, they just look so good together!.  

At this point, I need to let you in on a little secret. My project when I began was not intended to be a 8" x 8" canvas, it was a 12" x 12" layout (as you can see below in my break down photos). The two photos here will show you my layering process. 

Stitching can add beautiful effects to your paper...

Using a nice strong pair of scissors you can cut your metals, making them go a little bit further, layering them, giving an illusion of a full circle even though you have used a semi circle. 

Many thanks for taking time to visit here, I wish you all a very happy and creative day.

~ Rebecca ~

Scrap Matrix Products Used

7 Dots Studio - Writers Block Collection 

Scrap Matrix Metal - Flower Large

Scrap Matrix Metal - Brass Round Large No 7  

Scrap Matrix Metal - Brass Square Large No 3

German Scrap - Renaissance Petite Black

Ranger Glossy Accents 

7 Dots Hazy Days

Hi Everyone,

Monique here.  Today I am sharing my first layout for this month's 7 Dots Studio Challenge.  I used the fabulous Hazy Days Collection to create this Layout.

The colours and textures of this collection are perfect for grungy boy layouts - as you can see!

I have also been playing with my Gell Plate lately, and decided to have a play creating some textured background papers for this layout as well.  I am going to show you how to create a unique background using some Dylusion Paints, your Gell Plate, a Brayer and a stencil. (I used the Hazy Daze Chevron Stencil)

Now here's the part where I tell you I got so carried away I forgot to take pictures, so I will just have to tell you without the pictures.

• Working with Gell Plates is all about working with layers.  Add a tiny squirt of paint to the plate.  Brayer it on.  It is important now to leave this layer to dry slightly, that way it will not blend with the next layer, but will lift off the plate when the paper is applied and pulled off.
• Next, apply the stencil over the layer of paint.
• Add another layer of paint, working it into the pattern of the stencil.
• Lift off the stencil, apply a piece of Deli Paper over the top, press down, give it a run to ensure all paint is applied, then peel it off.

Here is an example of a couple of the papers I created.

Out of all the papers I created, I like these two the best.

Now, back to my layout.  I first applied some Clear Gesso to my base paper.  This protects the paper and gives all the media I use something to stick to, rather than soak into my paper.

Next, I applied some texture paste using the "His Time" stencil from 13 Arts.  I layered up some Lindy's stamp Gang mist in Canna Lily Burnt Orange and Bayou Boogie Gold.  I then dabbed my Distress Ink (Blueprint Sketch) onto my craft sheet, sprayed it with water, then stamped some "splotch" images onto the background with the 7 Dots Hazy Daze stamp.  I also rubbed some Finnebair Art Alchemy wax onto the raised texture paste.

Once I was satisfied with my background, I started adding layers of papers.  First I added some strips of paper.

I stamped the staples stamp from the Hazy Daze stamp set on the paper strips.  Then I tore up bits from my Gell Plate papers and layered them over the larger strips.

When I was happy with the layers, I then added my photo and my embellishments.

This was the final result.

Here is a list of the materials I used that are available in the Scrap Matrix Shop

7 Dots Studio Hazy Daze Papers, Element Stickers, Word Stickers, Stamp, Buttons, 

Lindy Stamp Gang Ink Sprays - Bayou Boogie Gold and Canna Lily Burnt Orange.

13 Arts 6 x 6 Stencil "His Time"

Distress Ink Mini "Blueprint Sketch"

Prima Wooden Cogs and Gears

I loved every minute of creating this layout, and I hope it has inspired you to get cracking and enter this months "7 Dots Challenge."

Thanks for stopping by.

7 Dots Challenge - Lynn Good

Good morning, Lynn here to share a layout that I have created using the 7 Dots Collection - Dreamscapes.

I recently went to Melbourne and my son and I went to the Melbourne Zoo - The Butterfly house was where I took this photo of a beautiful butterfly.

I created the background by first covering the entire page with clear gesso - this allows the paints/inks to sit and dry on top of the paper and not soak in.

I have then used Prima Water Colour Confections - I love these little squares of vibrant colour.  

After the paint had dried I have stamped randomly around the colour using a Kaisercraft Stamp - Botanical.  

I have then applied 3D Gloss Gel through a 7 Dots Stencil - Triangles.

Here is the layout so far:

Putting the layout together  I kept the embellishments simple as the background was rather busy.  I have used some Prima Sunset Sunrise flowers wrapped with leafy twine and rope, metal embellishments, German Paper Lace and micro beads.

Here are some close ups:

Below are a list of products used with a link to the Scrap Matrix store:

7 Dots Dreamscapes

3D Clear Gesso

7 Dots word sticker - Fortune Teller

7 Dots Triangles Stencil

3D Gloss Gel

Prima Watercolour paints

string leaves

Prima Glass Beads

Prima Micro Beads

Metal Flowers

German Black Lace

Prima Sunrise Sunset Flowers

Thanks for stopping by and I hope that you have found some inspiration in my page.  Dont forget, if you want to be in to win a voucher from Scrap Matrix, have a go at this months challenge and create a layout, art journal page, tag, or card and upload it onto our facebook page - Scrap Matrix Shares to be eligible - it is that simple :)

Until next time  Happy Crafting

Tammy's step by step using 7Dots Hazy Days

Hi everyone

Tammy with you today to show you how I created my layout using the 7Dots Studio range Hazy Days.

This month the challenge over at Scrap Matrix Shares is to create using 7Dots.

There is so much 7Dots goodness at Scrap Matrix, so get creating and upload your creation to Scrap Matrix shares to win a store voucher!

Here's what I created with some of the Hazy Days Collection:

Yep, my usual bright style!!

I began by coating background paper in clear gesso.

This gives all the paint and mediums something to sit upon, rather than soak into the paper.

I then got out my Prima Watercolours in Tropical, and began adding colours to the background, ensuring there was plenty of water to make the paint run a little.

I kept adding colour until I had a bit of a mess!!

At this point, I got so involved in the process that I forgot to take photos!!

Whoops.  I'll add what I can.

I grabbed some bronze coloured flowers, and then decided that I didn't like the look of the bronze with the rainbow colours, so instead of searching for different flowers I changed them up!!

I simply added white gesso and then sprayed with my favourite Dylusions Ink Spray - Polished Jade.

I added a few tags and layers behind my photos, and added cardboard under these to give them height.

I then began to add lots of metal flowers and paper flowers to my background sheet, I glued them directly on top of the colours.

This is the part I forgot to get photos of. Whoops!

I painted them in white gesso, and then added colour to some of them (I left a few white), using the Prima Watercolours.

Most of the paper flowers that I used were white, so I sprayed them with Dyluions Ink Spray, to get strong, vibrant colours.
I LOVE that about white flowers - change them to suit your layout.

I wanted my flowers to look like they were cascading down the page.

 

I then added in some German Scrap and added stamping  using the Hazy Days Stamp Set. 
I adore those paint flick stamps!!!!

I added some of the 13 Arts Dried Roots in black - I poked it in and around the flowers, and really like how this pulled the whole page together.

Time to add some word stickers 

When I stood back and looked at my layout, I felt the large flowers which I had coloured with Polished Jade Ink Spray looked like they needed something extra, so I cut down a trim and added these to the centres.

Finally and most importantly my journaling.

 

 

A very important message for my beautiful girl. 

 

Here's a few more close-ups of the layout, showing the flower details.

So that's it from me for today, I will be back soon to share another layout using 7Dots.

I can't wait to see your creations this month using all things 7Dots.

 

Scrap Matrix Products used:

 

7Dots Hazy Days Paper- Slick

7Dots Hazy Days Paper - Oil Spill

7Dots Hazy Days Word Stickers

7Dots Hazy Days Elements

7Dots Hazy Days Stamps

7Dots Writer's Block Tags

Liquitex Clear Gesso

Prima Watercolours - Tropical

Brass Metal Flower - Round Medium 1

Silver Metal Flowers - Filigree Medium 1

Brass Metal Flowers - Round Large 5

Brass Metal Flower Round Large 2

Brass Metal Flower Large 1 

Antique Bronze Filigree Large 2

Antique Copper White painted Flower

German Scrap Fleu de Lis Black

Prima Finnabair Sunrise/Sunset Flowers

Large White Roses

Paper Flowers - White

Bling trim

Dylusions Ink Spray - Polished Jade and London Blue

Heavy White Gesso

13 Arts black Dried Roots

 

 

'A twinkle in your eye' by Elisa Ablett

Hi everyone, 

Elisa here from the design team with my latest layout for Scrap Matrix featuring loads of products from the store including the 7 Dots Studio - Dreamscapes Collection, Prima Flowers and Colour Blast Bling Paste

Here is a little taster of the products used in my layout.

Here is my mixed media layout, I really love this paper collection, grungy yet dreamy at the same time and great paired with gold and bronze accents.

Here are some close ups!

One of my favourite techniques is to use gold foil flakes on my chipboard pieces.

Use your stencils in a different way, trace the inside of your stencil with a black pen to create patterns on your background.

Products used from Scrap Matrix!

7-Dots-Studio - dreamscapes collection, elements, word stickers

7 dots - 6x6-dreamscapes-triangles-stencil

7 dots - dreamscapes-clear-stamp-set

Colour Blast Paste - Bling

Paper Clip Star - Bronze

x-pressit-foam-tape-12mm

That's it from me today, I hope you head over to the Scrap Matrix Shares facebook page and join in with this months challenge.

Hugs 

Elisa xx