Lynn's "Framed" Layout

Hi everyone, today I am sharing my "framed" layout.  This months challenge is open to many interpretations - and lots of options.   For my "frames" I have framed the outside of the layout with circle stamps,  I have framed the insider layer with stamps and the tags behind the photo has been created used a framed stencil set.  There is also a metal frame under the cluster of flowers.

I have used Tracey Scotts Paper Artsy stamps around the edges in red ink and in the centre with black ink.   The paper is 7 Dots Illumination Paper. I have also stamped the same images on a seperate piece of paper.  

The images I stamped on a seperate piece of paper,  I have coloured in and cut out.  These will be placed over the images stamped on the layouts so all the stems will be in place but fussy cutting around them not necessary!

With the squares behind the photos, I have cut paper to match the size of the mini stencils and then used white ink and a makeup sponge.  Once the ink was dry I have gone around the edges with a fudeball pen,

I have randomly added some bling on the ends of the stamps 

I have added some flowers, micro beads and a square metal frame.

Products Used:

Paper Artsy Stamp - ETS01

Fudeball Pen

Heidi Swapp Framed Stencils

Metal Frame

Archival Mini Ink Pads


I hope that this has inspired you to take part in this months challenge.  You have until the end of the month to create a project - it can be a layout, card, ATC's, off the page, art journal page...  The only requirement is you upload a photo to the relevant album in the Scrap Matrix Shares facebook page and tell us one or more products that you have used that is available in the Scrap Matrix Store - simple !!!!  No blog post required!!!!





Til next time - Happy Crafting :)

Tam's been Framed!

Hello Scrap Matrix lovelies.

 

As I put this post together, I've just returned from a wonderful weekend away at Scrap Matrix. I got to take some wonderful 'Tracy' Classes and spend some time with Vicki and many of you gorgeous people. I truly think that was the best part.....meeting so many of my online friends, connecting, laughing, creating together.

Needless to say, I am totally inspired and keen to play, but first things first.....paperwork, also known as blogging!

 

So our new challenge is all about Frames.

Frames are so important. They create focal points, they draw the eye into the layout and the story. They highlight.

Here's what I created.....

 

 

 

Lots of coloured frames created with my gel plate!

 

A layout about my girl and her attending the Adelaide Uni Open Day as she plans and prepares for the next part of her life.  Eeeekk!!!

 

 

 

This next phase has certainly been causing me some anxiety! Feeling like time has slipped by and I'm so not ready for this independence, for her to move not only out, but away.

 

Attending this day changed that shift for me.

She looked so content and happy here, in fact she kept saying 'I could so study here', as we'd find another little study area on campus.

I could totally see her here.

 So let's look at how this layout came together.....

I began with my background paper.

I added stamps from the AALL & Create Stamp #60. I used the circle stamps in particular and added them in the area where I knew I wanted to add my photo.

 

 

 

I kept building up the layers.

 

I then added a paint splat stamp by 7Dots Studio.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yep happy with the detail around the photo.

 

Right time to create the frames.

 

I began by gathering some papers I'd created previously using my Gel Plate.

 

 

I randomly cut out lots of different sized frames.

 

 

I added them all around the photo, and even on top of the photo.

This really draws the focus into the photo, and onto the subject, my gorgeous girl.

 

I adhere some with glue and some with foam tape for extra dimension.

 

 

I added some German Scrap, creating frames with them.

 

The black really helped the coloured frames to 'pop'.

 

 

Time to start adding embellishments.

 

For my title, I used some clear stickers by 13Arts.

 

 

 

I trimmed them and added them onto my photo.....the saying was just perfect for the story behind the layout.

 

 

 

I also added in my journaling on a tag I cut from black cardstock.

 

I slipped in a few word stickers by 7 Dots.

 

 

I added my fave 7Dots Studio stamp - those tiny little flicks.

 

They look just like splatters, but the best part is that I have control over them!

 

 

I love that they always 'finish off' the layout.

 

 

 

 

The final step in this layout is to add black paint around all of the edges to 'FRAME' it.

 

So.....are you entering our challenge this month??

 

Vicki is offering a voucher to her store and perhaps the opportunity to guest design.

 

Just add your creation - layout, art journal page, cards, tags, whatever it is to our Facebook Shares Group and let us know which products from Scrap Matrix used on your Frame inspired creation.

 

 

I'll be back again soon, so keep checking in!!

 

 

 Scrap Matrix Products used:

 

Paper - Chesterville Holmes

Gel Plate 8x10

Dylusions Paint - Fresh Lime, Lemon Zest

Dina Wakley Paint - Ocean, Fuschia,black

German Scrap - Renaissance Black

13Arts Clear Stickers - Strength In Numbers

7Dots Studio Word Stickers

7Dots Studio Hazy Days Stamp Set

Archival Black Ink

AALL & Create Stamp #60

 

 

 

Thankful by Sandra Brimelow

Hi everyone, I am pleased to be back as a guest designer for Scrap Matrix, for the frames challenge. Here is the graphic for the challenge:

 

 

When you think about it, there are many ways we can use frames on our layouts. You could use chipboard or wood veneer frames, doodled or stitched frames, a frame of flowers, patterned paper to frame, the list is endless. 

I was sent some gorgeous chipboard frames to play with for this challenge, and this inspired my layout.

Thankful

 

The background to my layout was created using these gorgeous patterned papers from 13 Arts. I used Dream and Destination. 

 

 

 

 

Now I ordinarily do not like to work with purple, but these papers were so lovely to used, I had to draw the purple out to use on my layout. I added a wash using Tim Holtz distress oxides - Wilted Violet and Bundled Sage  to the background. Using the TCW stencil - coffee splotch and Finnabair Texture Paste - antique silver crackle, I added some silver to background to provide a frame to the outer edge of the paper. I also did some faux stitching as another border, to the corners of the paper.

 

 

 

 

I added a bit of stamping using Blue Fern Studio stamp - London Chronicle and Ranger archival ink - jet black and watering can.

 

 

 

 

I had the beautiful Blue Fern Studio brick rings chipboard frames to work with and to this frame I applied Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst spray - Gag me with a wooden spoon.

 

 

 

 

I wanted to add a bit more framing around the photo, so I did this using Paper Artsy JOFY 26 stamp set which I coloured with Faber Castell gelatos - Metallic Grape, Lavender, Fig and Metallic Ink.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finally to embellish, I added Blue Fern Studio flowers - late winter lillies, MAMBI chips - Hey you collection, Tim Holtz Ideology - Big Chat and Small Talk. Underneath my photo, I have laid some German Scraps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I must admit, initially I was a bit nervous about doing the framed challenge as a guest designer, but I am so very pleased with how this layout turned out. I hope you can find time to play along with the challenge. Until next time........Sandra

 

 

Scrap Matrix products used:

13 Arts Art Journey - Dream and Destination

Finnabair Texture Paste - Antique silver crackle

TCW stencil - coffee splotch

Blue Fern Studio - Brick Rings chipboard frames

Blue Fern Studio stamp - London Chronicle

Tim Holtz distress oxides - Bundled Sage, Wilted Violet

Ranger archival ink - Jet Black and Watering Can

Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Spray - Gag me with a wooden spoon

Paper Artsy stamp set - JOFY 26

Faber Castell Gelatos - Metallic Grape, Lavender, Fig and Metallic Ink

German Scraps

Blue Fern Studio - late winter lillies

MAMBI Chips - hey you collection

Tim Holtz Ideology - Big Chat

Tim Holtz Ideology - Small talk

 

NEW CHALLENGE FOR SEPTEMBER - FRAMED!

Hi everyone, It is the start of a new month and that means a new challenge!!!!!  Can you believe we are in September - Christmas is looming!

This month we have a fantastic challenge - "You have been framed"

You can frame your layout, frame your photo, randomly add frames, frame using words, frame using ephemera, frame using chipboard, stencils etc etc - the list is endless.

To be eligible to win a gift voucher from Scrap Matrix, all you need to do is create a project that includes a "frame" and upload it to the "Framed" album on our facebook  Scrap Matrix Shares Page

Dont forget to comment on your photo, telling us at least one product that you have used that is available at Scrap Matrix Store.

Here is what the design team have created for you this month to give you some inspiration to create a project:

Our team has created some awesome projects and even a double layout with multiple photos. 
I hope that you have found some inspiration in their projects. 

You have until 30th September (midnight) to create and upload your project.

The design team will be back over the next few weeks to share how they created the layouts, and each member will share their second project too, plus we have a special Guest Designer, so dont forget to keep popping back in.