I'm a guest DT ! - by Michelle

Hey everyone !
Michelle here as a guest DT this month. I am so lucky to be joining this great team for a little while.

This month's challenge is based around the colour wheel ! I have already created two very rainbow inspired art journal pages but this time I've used the colour wheel a little differently. You can find my previous pages and the challenge on the Scrap Matrix Shares facebook group.

I started by using the colour wheel to choose a triad of colours. I have choosen blue-green, yellow-orange and red-violet.
Here are the paints I also thought matched this scheme the best.

I have used scrapbooking paper to start my background. I've added colour to it using a gel plate and stencil. Then I've used black through a stencil on top of that. I've also stamped randomly using black too. 

The stencils I've used are Carabelle Studios- Mask with boxes,  TCW tiny circles (12x12) and also the 7dots Hazy days stamp set.

I have painted some chipboard in white gesso and then in the 3 colours above.

I have used an off cut piece of the original scrapbooking paper to use as a layer under my focal point. My focal point is an image from another piece of paper I had handy. The 2 pieces I've used are 13arts Creativity and 7 dots Garden party - Knotty.

Here is a closer up image of my focal point. I hope I've inspired you to use a colour wheel next time your choosing colours !! 

Michelle Bee 🐝

x

Creating with Tints, Shades and Tones - by Monique

Good Morning Everyone, Monique here sharing my latest layout which I created for the Scrap Matrix "Colour Wheel" challenge.

This image is so cool and so open to interpretation.

 

 

 My mind was in a spin about how to interpret this challenge, just sooooo many options.  Eventually I decided to do a literal interpretation of the colour wheel, and use the back of the colour wheel - as shown - to create a monochromatic layout using my favourite colour BLUE!!!!!

The cool thing about using the colour wheel to create monochromatic art is that all the colours will blend harmoniously, because the base colour is the same.  It's very easy to do this:

1.  To create various TINTS - Add white.

2.  To create various TONES - Add grey. (A mixture of black and white)

2.  To create various SHADES - Add black.

Colour wheels are so good for helping you with using colour - they help with choosing colours that blend well together, and help with mixing various other colours harmoniously.  You can find colour wheels in the Scrap Matrix Shop here and here.

 

Now I had stamped a variety of images from this Tracy Scott Stamp Set, and I wanted to create various colours to use.  I got out some Dylusions Paint in After Midnight and also some white and black paint, and put it all on the craft sheet on my Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat.  I then began mixing up my colours using After Midnight, White, Black and Grey.

This is what it looked like -

 I then used these colours to paint some stamped images from the Tracy Scott Stamp Set 13.

Next, I cut them out and to add some definition to the images I went over them in black pen.

This is what I look like when I added them to my layout, along with some images I left black and white:

Here is a full list of all the Scrap Matrix products I used, including links to where they are in the shop:

Simple Stories Paper DIY Boutique - Stripes/Green

Simple Stories DIY Boutique - Polka Dots/Red

Paper Artsy Stamp - Tracy Scott 3

Dylusions Paint - After Midnight and Black Marble
AALL and Create Stamp #134
Carabelle Studio Stamp "Edge In My Journal"
AALL and Create Stencil #45
Prima Mechanicals Mini Stars
Mambi Chips - Sweet Memories Value Pack
Mambi Chips - Hello Friend 103/Pkg

Well, that's it from me today.  I hope I have inspired you to get out your colour wheels and use them to create amazing colours!

To enter this months Colour Wheel Challenge and be in the running to win a fantastic Scrap Matrix shopping voucher simply complete your entry by the end of the month and upload it into the Colour Wheel Challenge on the Scrap Matrix Shares Facebook page.

Thank you for popping by and happy creating!

 

'Arty Angels' by Elisa Ablett

Hi everyone,

Oh my goodness, December already! this year has flown by....

Instead of getting all Christmasy at Scrap Matrix for our Challenge, Vicki went with a veritable rainbow of colours which is just AMAZING!

This is a fabulous challenge as it gives us all a chance to learn a bit more about the colour wheel if we are rusty or to use the entire Rainbow and I LOVE COLOUR.

Here is the link to the challenge album in the Scrap Matrix Shares facebook group.

 

After a bit of research I wanted to show you what you can do with a colour scheme that sits next to each other on the colour wheel, it's called an Analogous Colour Scheme. 

Analogous Colours from the Colour Wheel - Analogous colour schemes use colours that are next to each other on the colour wheel. They usually match well and create serene and comfortable designs. Analogous colour schemes are often found in nature and are harmonious and pleasing to the eye. 

I picked a 'cool' colour Analogous scheme of Blues, Turquoise and Greens and I was inspired by the water colour colour wheel in the bottom left hand corner of the challenge graphic.

 

Products and links to the Scrap Matrix Shop: - 

Head on over today to check out the great range of Scrapbooking and Mixed Media products on offer.

http://scrapmatrix.com/e-everything-art-03-a5-set-trimmed-on-ez/

http://scrapmatrix.com/brands/AALL-%26-Create.html

http://scrapmatrix.com/ayeeda-pastel-mists/

http://scrapmatrix.com/ayeeda-chalk-mist/

http://scrapmatrix.com/shop-by-category/stencils/aall-create/

http://scrapmatrix.com/search.php?search_query=paint+chips - 7Dots Paint Chips Collection, Tags and Stickers.

http://scrapmatrix.com/wings-white/ - German Scraps White Wings

Let's take a look at the close ups for the finer details :- 

To colour my Angels, I sprayed a small amount of each of the colours onto my craft messy mat and used a small paint brush to colour my Angels. I also added more water where needed to create a more pastel version of the colours.

Add some coordinated accents like wings, tags, tabs, quotes and distressed sewing! 

To create some texture in the background, I added some modelling paste through a stencil, and then used the sprays over the top and then tipped my page so the sprays would run down over the stencilled back ground. 

Add some extra hand drawn circles over the top of your wheels that you have created and some inking through stencils and splatters to tie the layout together.

That's it from me today, thank you for stopping by the blog, i hope i have inspired you to take on the Colour Wheel challenge and also an Analogous Colour Scheme!

Hugs xx

Elisa 

 

Scrap Matrix December challenge - The Colour Wheel with Helen

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

I've heard a rumour that Christmas is coming, but getting  stuck into a challenge is a sure fire way to de-stress.  I promise!

I decided to challenge myself by using a colour wheel which I bought recently from Scrap Matrix.  I tend to gravitate to the same colours all the time; often using a monochromatic theme.   It gets a bit boring, even for me, so it's time to experiment! 

As I've never studied art at any level, all these combinations are new to me and I choose a Triad (Contrast) theme, with three colours equally spaced on the wheel. 
Green-Blue, Violet-Red and Orange-Yellow.  
  

The eye on the mood board also inspired me and I used a piece of art work, created by Hope Wallace, a truly talented artist in our family.  Thank you Hope.

But, back to the beginning.  I almost always use clear Gesso on my page before I begin, to seal the Card Stock so I can use Mixed media. It seals the background and makes it easier to sop up a any little mistakes.  

I apply it fairly thickly, then smooth it out, often with my hands.  It looks white here, but dries clear.

Next, I added the quote, using a wide bodied printer.

Using a new stencil, I applied a thick layer of texture paste and allowed it to dry overnight. It's Oh so tempting to rush this part, but I've learnt my lesson and leave it well alone these days.

These Scribble Sticks are new to me and I love the creamy texture they add on top of texture paste.  I scribbled directly onto the texture and then added water with a soft brush.

These are the three colours I used,Fuschia, Peacock and Cheddar.  The Cheddar appears orangey in the stick, but it's yellow when scribbled onto the project.

By scribbling the sticks onto a craft mat and adding water, I made liquid colour, which I just flicked around with a brush.

I was trying to simulate a colour wheel; what do you think?

Finally, I added some strips of colour on two of the edges with some punched borders, filled in with card stock.

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  gift voucher and perhaps a Guest Design Team spot down the track.

Scrap Matrix Products used:-

Color Wheel

Clear Gesso

Modelling paste

Dina Wakley Scribble Sticks

AALL & Create Stencil # 28 - not currently in stock

 

Art Journal Page - the colour wheel ... by Lynn

Heeellllloooo everyone, 

Lynn here today to share with you the art journal page that I have created for this months challenge.

THE COLOUR WHEEL - what an awesome moodboard - so many options.

I was instantly attracted to the eye and wanted to do something around that image.

Here is my journal page:

For the background I have used the colours as they are on the colour wheel - this is the most pleasing to the eye.

I have used scribble sticks - but I didnt place them directly onto the paper - I have used a very wet brush and wiped the ink from the scribble sticks onto my mat giving me more of a water colour effect. 

I have gone over each colour a couple of times to get the density that I liked.  It is important that the colours are dry before adding another colour or you just might make mud!

I have hand-drawn an eye on a seperate piece of paper and then cut it out and stuck it down onto my journal page. Definately at the ugly stage here without lashes!!!! (and I increased the blue of the eye so that it goes to the bottom of the eye)

Using the scribble sticks again I have added some more colour around the eye and let it drip down.

To fit in with the saying I have also added some tears (which is from a raindrop stamp) and some stars on the other side using texture paste and a dusty attic star stencil.

The eyelashes were made with a combination of a water colour pencil and a black paint pen.

The words were printed onto a transparency and then glued onto the page - I find this better than my hand writing!!!

I will link the products used below so you can easily find them in the Scrap Matrix Store.

I hope that you find some time to join in this month - it is easy peasy - just take a photo of your project and upload it into the December Album in the Scrap Matrix Shares page.

Dylusions Art Journal

Scribble Sticks

Paint Pens

Tam just had to go with ALL of the colours!!

Hi there Scrap Matrix lovelies.

My turn (Tam) to share my creation for the current 'Colour Wheel Challenge'. 
What a challenge!!

As soon as I saw it, I did a major happy dance.....totally up my alley!

I ADORE COLOUR!

Of course, I just HAD to go with some sort of rainbow layout.

When I think of colour, and what Inspires me, I immediately think of my babies.

They bring ALL of the colours into my life. 

So I began by adding white gesso to white cardstock.

I then grabbed my favourite sprays....Dylusions Ink Sprays.  I just love their vibrancy.

So I began by adding some colour to the background.

Instead of spraying them on (too stressful - they go everywhere!), I opened them and applied with a paintbrush.

I added water and then let it run down the page a little.  This gives a gorgeous watercolour finish to the bold ink.

A couple of tips.....

WAIT for each colour to dry before adding the next colour - this will give you that distinct rainbow effect. Otherwise you run the risk of them blending and changing colour - I want colour, not mud!

My second tip is to copy the rainbow pattern ROYGBIV - it's fine to leave out a colour but going in that order is pleasant to the eye - that gorgeous natural wonder the rainbow does the work of contrasting/complementing the colours for you.  Don't mess with what is already perfect.

Once completely dry, I added a few flicks of the colour too.

I used the following colours:

Red - Dylusions Ink Spray - Postbox Red

Orange - can you believe I didn't have an orange Ink Spray, so I grabbed my Prima Watercolours in 'Tropical' and used the orange from that. You really can't tell the difference, so if  you don't have Dylusions Ink Sprays, using watercolour instead will totally work!

Yellow - Dylusions Ink Spray - Lemon Zest

Green - Dylusions Ink Spray - Vibrant Turquoise

Blue - Dylusions Ink Spray - Calypso Teal

Purple - Dylusions Ink Spray - Crushed Grape

That's the background done. So EASY!

Recently I had a bit of a spending spree on the new amazing Carabelle Stamps.

I couldn't go past this gorgeous flower stamp....

I stamped some onto white cardstock using an archival ink.

I wanted to add colour, so needed the ink to stay put and not run.

I then grabbed the Prima Watercolours in Tropical again and applied colour.

I focused the stronger colour on the centre of the flowers and let it fade off on the outer parts.

They look pretty average like this, but once cut out they are gorgeous!!

SEE!!

Anyway, back to the layout....

We took this photo recently.....yup a selfie, and I knew immediately I wanted to print it in both black and white and colour.  I just loved the contrast, and decided to print two more black and whites and create a multi photo layout.  Yes they are all the same photo - but you could easily use 4 photos in a series for this too.

As soon as I looked at the series, my title just came to me.....you colour my world!

I used the Tim Holtz Ideaology stamps to add the word 'colour'.

I then added in some Tim Holtz Ideaology small talk stickers.....

I added some of the paint splatters from the 7Dots Hazy Days Stamps in black ink.  LOVE this stamp so much.

I used both the large splatter and the fine splatter.

I ensured some were overlapping and some were hanging off the page.

I just love how those flowers look..... I made sure the colours matched the background.

I added in some 7Dots Word Stickers and also a few of the Mambi Chips - to the centre of the flowers.  They just completely finished it off!

The final step.....JOURNAL!!!

Doesn't have to be a lot, but ADD it!

I love how this turned out!!

 

I'd love you to give it a go!

Here's a look at the 'Colour Wheel Challenge'. How can you not be inspired by this?!?!

You can win a Scrap Matrix voucher - Vicki has the bestest stuff!!

You could also win a Guest DT spot! How cool to come and play with us!!!

Just head on over to our Facebook shares group, and add your entry into the challenge album.  Don't forget to let us know which Scrap Matrix product/s you used!

Yep it's that easy!

I can't wait to see what you do!!

Bonus points from me if you try this technique! LOL!

 

If you'd like to see more of my colourful work head to my blog HERE

 

 

Scrap Matrix Products used:

White Bazzill

White gesso

Dylusions Ink Spray

Prima Watercolours - Tropical

Carabelle Stamp

7 Dots Hazy Days Stamp

7 Dots Word Stickers - Paint Chips

Tim Holtz Ideaology Alpha Stamps

Tim Holtz Ideaology Small Talk Stickers

Mambi Chips - hello friend chalk