Tammy's Challenge Share

Hi everyone

Tammy here today and I'm excited to share my first post as part of the awesome Design Team, Scrap Matrix.

We are having our first ever challenge (and its fantastic!!) and we'd love you to join in.

Vicki is offering a voucher from her store.....and she seriously has the BEST stuff - all my favourite brands.  She is the only Australian stockist of 13Arts and she also has companies like Dina Wakely, Dylusions, Blue Fern, 7 Dots and many many more.

So the challenge is this awesome Mood Board:

It's all about our space....where we create....where the magic happens!!

You could have an amazing studio, a designated room, a desk, your kitchen table - wherever and whatever it is we'd love to see it!

You can head to the Scrap Matrix Shares Facebook Page to enter your creation (you'll find it in the Album section).

I can't wait to check out your entries!!

So without further ado, here is my space......

I had so much fun creating this one.  It's busy and messy.....just like my space.

I'm so very grateful to have a room to scrap/create in.  It's my haven, my safe place.  I love that I can get messy - and then just shut the door!!  It's MY MESS! Yep my creative mess.

I do tend to tidy up after each creation - it helps my creativity.
I just LOVE messing things up and having a clean slate allows me to feel that free feeling when the mess starts to occur!  But I can only handle a certain amount of mess before I need some sense of order again.

I began by applying white gesso all over my cardstock.  I then added some black gesso to one side of the layout.  I also added a few flicks of black gesso.

I then brushed some Aqua/Rose Opal Magic Paint onto the black gesso, using a stencil from 'The Crafters Workshop' called 'Sketch Grid'. 

I just LOVE this product  - I rave on about it often, but basically it's a lovely soft pink metallic on white, and turns a gorgeous metallic teal against black.  It really is like magic.

I then added some Dylusions spray in Fresh Lime to some Soft Gloss Gel.

I swiped this through a 13 Arts Triangle Stencil.

I then had a lot of fun with some Dylusions Sprays - spritzing and flicking these onto my layout. I really love the vibrancy of the colours.

I then added a variety of stamps.  Some around the edges of the gesso, and also along the sides of my layout.

I then added some but pieces of mesh tape, and some washi tape. I love how the mesh tape adds texture and interest.

I then coated some of the gorgeous Scrap Matrix Metals with white gesso. I love how this totally changes up the metal and gives it a fresh look.

I added my photos in a cluster to my page.

I tucked lots of 7Dots Tags and paper off cuts behind my photos.

I tucked in the metal and also added some embellishments.

I used 7Dots Word Stickers, 13 Arts Clear Stickers, metal feathers, string and even some old dry paintbrushes. How cool do they look!

 Finally I added my journaling and also some micro-beads in hot pink with Soft Gloss Gel.

So there you have it.......

Here's a few close ups to finish off with

I'd really love you to enter our Inaurgural Challenge!!
So be sure to pop your entry into the Challenge Album.

If you'd like to see more of my work you can head to my BLOG

I'll see you again soon!

Scrap Matrix Products used:
Heavy White Gesso
Dylusions Sprays - Fresh Lime, Polished Jade, Funky Fuschia
The Crafters Workshop Stencil - Sketch Grid

Metal Flowers
Metal Feather

Hazy Days Stamp Set
Dreamscapes Stamp Set
13 Arts Marta's Small Word Stickers
Marshmallow Cardstock
Mesh Tape
Black Gesso
Twine
13Arts Stencil - Triangles
Microbeads
7Dots Hazy Days Zip Paper
7Dots Writer's Block Tags
7 Dots Cotton Candy Word Stickers
3D Gloss Gel
Art Alchemy Opal Magic Acrylic Paint - Aqua/Rose

 

'A Beautiful Mess' by Elisa Ablett

Hi everyone,

Welcome to the Scrap Matrix Blog!

I am so excited to present my first share on the blog as part of the awesome design team for Scrap Matrix. I am featuring a layout I created for the September Moodboard challenge which is all about sharing your 'craft space', this is a fantastic challenge as you can interpret this in many ways, show us where you create, your storage ideas, the mess you make ... anything really to do with your 'creative space'.

We would love for you all to participate - head on over to the Scrap Matrix Shares facebook page, join the group and enter your layout into the album to be in with a chance to win a voucher to the store. Scrap Matrix Shares Facebook Group

The store is an absolute treasure trove of scrapbooking and mixed media products, including wonderful paper ranges including Blue Fern Studios paper, stamps, stencils and 13arts products.

and here is the layout I created for the design team reveal!

I wanted to showcase my craft room after a mad creating session - a beautiful mess! plus i wanted to feature multiple photos on the page, including a few of my favourite storage items, a small white storage rack that fits on my desk, my two trolleys from aldi that hold all my tools and mediums and an old wooden work bench that i adjusted so that i can stand and scrap as well.

Being creative is like therapy for me so this page represents my 'happy place' along with the things i like most about creating in my space...

I wanted to share with you a few of the techniques and products that I used to create the bright mixed media layout.

First of all, an overview of some of the wonderful products that I used to create my layout that can be found at Scrap Matrix - Blue Fern Studio 'Happy Accident' paper collection, Blue Fern Studio chipboard pieces, 13arts paint, 13arts stickers, Scrap Matrix Metal Filigrees, Flowers and Paper lace trim, Twine, Dina Wakely heavy body paint.

To begin my background I had to prep a the metal pieces and my chipboard with gesso and let them dry. I painted my chipboard title black once dry.

Once my paintbrush chipboard had been prepped with gesso and dried. I painted the handles to resemble wood with a lovely bronze sparkle paint from 13arts and then I used the Dina Wakley paint to paint the tips to go with my background.

I used one of my favourite paper collections from Blue Fern Studios - Happy Accident, I trimmed the bottom strips off and cut a few coordinating pieces from the second sheet of paper to go under my photos.

To achieve the background technique, I first added paint blobs on my craft mat and then sprayed them liberally with water (the Dina Wakely paint waters down nicely), I then placed my paper upside down on the craft mat and blotted my paper onto the watered down paint.

Next step is to add some lovely splatters to your page!

To add splatters, I love to use a fan brush, I added a lovely blob of 'Ocean' Dina Wakely paint on my craft mat then added water, mix with your brush and then tap your brush over your page where you want the splatters to go.

The two colours of Dina Wakely paint that I used are Ocean and Fuchsia.

To colour your metal pieces, I decided on using the bronze paint on the outside and the Ocean paint on the inside of the flowers. Let dry thoroughly and then add a coat of protective sealant over the top. Glossy accents, or spray sealant.

Add your paper lace trim to the outside edges of your layout and then add some stamping to your page - I used a lovely set of stamps available in store today by Paper Artsy - E3 by Tracey Scott 11

Next add some texture to your background by using a gorgeous 13 arts 6x6 Stencil- Her Style and black modelling or heavy gesso and a palette knife.

Last step before you assemble your page is to add some lovely gold accents and messy script writing with the Gold Pico Embellisher and place some 13arts stickers over your layout to coordinate with your theme for example... i used 'practice art everyday' and 'creative mess' 

Here are some close ups!

and here is the finished layout again after assembling all your pieces.

Well that's it from me today, thank you so much for popping by the blog to see my layout and the techniques used to create it.

If you want to see more of my work here is my blog link - http://2crazycrafters.blogspot.com.au/

Head on over and follow me and keep up to date on my work.

Also please head over to join the wonderful new group on facebook called Scrap Matrix Shares, this is where you can enter your project for the challenges and view more of the design team work and SHARE your work with us!!

Hugs xx

Elisa

Introducing our first Guest Designer......Rachel Dutko!

Hi everybody

 

Its Rachel Dutko here, and I’m so excited to be Guest Designing for Scrap Matrix this month.

 

My scrap space is along one end wall of our open plan lounge room. I quite like it being in a shared space so I can potter around while still spending time with the family. Although it does mean that I need to keep it tidy and contained!

 

When I first started scrapbooking a few years ago I was using a card table and a desk. It didn’t take long to realise that that space was not going to be enough for my emerging passion (and stash!). So that started what I like to call ‘the evolution of a scrap space’. It is still evolving, but for now I think I have plenty of space, and everything has its place.

 

I’m really proud of my scrap space, due to the fact that my husband custom built each piece of furniture, and let his creative side bloom with the design and woodwork.

His first project was to custom build the desk. He then designed and built the shelving unit underneath. It is on castors to be able to slide out to access more storage shelves on the back. I have most of my supplies in clear storage containers to be able to see exactly what I need.

 

We've recently added more shelving above the desk. I like having all my products on display and within reach.

Now on to my layout. I chose to scrap this photo as it has my cat on the desk looking for shiny bits and pieces to play with! It does make it difficult to leave projects out to dry when she is always interested!

 

I wanted to create a 'graffiti' style page to represent the creative process. To 'grunge' up my background paper I have used Colour Blast Colour Paste through a TCW stencil, and Dina Wakley Media Acrylic paint through a 13 Arts stencil.

I have used papers from 7 Dots Studio and Blue Fern Studio. I have added some 7 Dots Studio tags and stickers. I have also used some 13 Arts word stickers. I've added a chipboard flourish frame coloured with the same mediums.

I hope you enjoyed a little peek into my creative space!

 

You can see more at my blog HERE

 

Rachel

xx

 

 

 

Scrap Matrix Products used:

 

7 Dots Studio  - Cotton Candy Dreams "Cloud Watching" paper

Blue FernStudios - Chesterville"Hargrave" paper

7 Dots StudioHome Grown Element Stickers

7 Dots Studio Cotton Candy Dreams Element Stickers

7 Dots Studio- Home Grown "Tags 12x12"

13 Arts -Maremi's Small Art - 'Small Words' stickers

Colour Blastcolour paste – Fire Engine

TCW 6x6 stencil- 'Mini Splats'

13 Arts 6x6 stencil- 'Feel Free'

Dina Wakley MediaAcrylic paint - Black, Sky

Fine FlourishCircle Frame

 

 

The Scrap Matrix Design Team's first post!!

Hello everyone......do I have an amazing first post for you!

I'm thrilled to bring you an abundance of inspiration from the Scrap Matrix Designers. 

They've definitely stepped up to the plate, and it's so obvious why they were all chosen.  Their creations are amazing and all so different!!!

Also this month we introduce our inaugural Scrap Matrix challenge!! So exciting.  We would LOVE you to join in.

Vicki, our fabulous leading lady is offering a voucher from her store, so get creating and head to our Scrap Matrix Shares page and add your layout to the 'September Challenge' under Albums.

So without further ado, I bring you the FIRST Challenge......

Vicki has created this moodboard and we invite you to document your space. 
Where do you create? Do you have a room? A studio?  A corner?  A kitchen table?  Show us......
Is it messy/clean? A shared space, or all yours? We'd love to know more......

I'm really excited about 'seeing' your spaces. 
About getting to know a little more about you all. 

But for now it's time to have a peek into the Design Team's spaces.....let's see where the magic happens......

Here we go.....

 

 

 

 

Aren't they just amazing!! 

Doesn't it make you want to create straight away?

All of the Design Team are excited about seeing your entries.

Don't forget to keep popping back here as each Designer will be back to show you more of their layouts and how they were created.

xxx


 

'Timeless Love' Mixed Canvas by Rebecca Morris

Hi Everyone,

Rebecca here today and I am happy to bring to you a mixed media canvas which I call 'Timeless Love'. Now I understand there is a fair bit going on here and that is ok. Sometimes you just need to let your hands and mind take complete control and see where you are led, often it can be in wacky and unexpected directions. 

This canvas started with me wanting to recycle a few bits and pieces which were laying on my desk. As you can see below anything really can make a great textured background, here we have corrugated cardboard, scrap wool and lacey ribbon (I am sure there is a more technical name for this stuff?). All of these items adhered to my canvas using a little 3D Gloss Gel.  Never be afraid to experiment with your backgrounds and texture, so many items can be used to create great depth.

Here are a couple more photos taken from different angles for you.

List of products used - Available for purchase from Scrap Matrix

Finnabair Texture Paste - Graphite 

Finnabair Texture Paste - Copper Crackle 

Finabair Art Alchemy Métallique Wax - Antique Gold 

German Scrap - Crowns

German Scrap - Renaissaince Petite Black

Scrap Matrix Metal - Artist Palette and Brush

Scrap Matrix Metal - Brass Flower Large No 2

Scrap Matrix Metal - Brass Flower Large No 3 

Scrap Matrix Metal - Dragonfly

Scrap Matrix - Copper Micro Beads

Prima Junkyard Findings - Typo Bulb 

Ranger Glossy Accents Clear 

Thank you for taking the time to look at my project,  I wish you all a happy and creative day.

~ Rebecca ~