Scrap Matrix Guest Designer - The Point Is.....

Hello Scrappy Friends

Thanks for dropping by today.  I have some exciting news.  I was asked by the gorgeous Vicki at Scrap Matrix to return as a Guest Designer for the May challenge.  So, of course I said yes!!

I mean, who wouldn't want the opportunity to create with the gorgeous supplies on offer at Scrap Matrix, right?

The May challenge has the theme:  "The Point Is"  and can be taken however you want it to be.

With this layout I went with the obvious :)

I started with a sheet of paper from the Stamperia Atelier paper pack, and spread a thin layer of Dina Wakely Clear Gesso over it.  I then took the #20 stencil from AALL @ Create and used Finnabair Heavy Black Gesso and Dina Wakely Acrylic Paint in Ruby, in various places on the background.

Once dry, I took the diamonds stamp from the JOYF 34 Paper Artsy stamp set and stamped on the background with Tim Holtz Distress Ink. I use the Mini Ink pads for 2 reasons - I dont use a lot of ink, so therefore I can buy more colours if I get the mini's, lol.

I backed the photo of no 1 son tipping in the winning points in the 2017 U22 basketball preliminary final with navy cardstock and then took a piece of paper from the Art Journey 6x6 paper pad by 13 @rts.  I used a notebook edge punch on the paper and placed it under the matted photo on the left hand side.  I also punched a smaller piece for the bottom right hand side.

When I sat the photo onto the page, I wasnt happy with how flat it looked, so too the diamonds stamp and stamped some more onto the remainder of the 13 @arts paper.  I fussy cut the stamp out and used Xpress it foam mounting tape for dimension.

I took an arrow from the Wood Veneer Loving Arrows set and ran the Tim Holtz stamp pad over it.  I also added some arrow words from the Mambi Chips Hey You set.

The title chipboard alphas were from the Alphabet No 1 and again inked with Tim Holtz ink.  I used my Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher as well.

I put the layout together, and thought it was missing something, so after everything was stuck down (!) picked up the diamonds stamp and some black ink and added more stamping.  I finished off with my journalling, which I hadnt actually planned so didnt really fit where I wanted it to.  The final addition was some white dots using a white Sharpie.

Some closeups:

Thank you for stopping by today and checking out my layout.  I hope you gained some inspiration for the challenge!!

Supplies used from the Scrap Matrix store:

Stamperia Atelier (Out of Stock)

Dina Wakely Clear Gesso

AALL & Create #20 Stencil

Finnabair Heavy Black Gesso

Dina Wakely Acrylic Paint in Ruby

Paper Artsy JOFY 34 stamp set (Out of Stock)

Tim Holtz Distress Ink

13@rts Art Journey Paper Pad 6x6

Wood Veneer - Loving Arrows set

Mambi Chips - Hey You

Alphabet No 1

Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher (refills)

Xpress it Foam Mounting Tape

You really should head over to Scrap Matrix blog and check out the fabulous creations on offer, and whilst you are there, join the Facebook group and enter the challenge. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today

Deb xx

Scrap Plezier Inspired by Colour Challenge

Hello Scrappy Friends

I am almost caught up with my DT committment reveals, this being the latest for Scrap Plezier, Inspired by Colour.



Isnt it stunning??

And...my creation:


I loved creating this simple layout, using some scraps of paterned paper, smooched ink and water and stamping and some gorgeous blossoms coloured with ink.

Thanks for stopping by today

See you all real soon

Deb xx

Off the Rails Scrapbooking May Challenge

Hello Scrappy Friends,

The May challenge at Off the Rails Scrapbooking is a moodboard which should incorporate a Nature picture.  Get your thinking caps on!!



And my interpretation:


I went with the orange theme, and the idea that water puts out fire, lol.

So, what do you think??

Looking forward to seeing what you create with our challenge

Thanks for stopping by

Deb xx

Scrap Plezier April 30 Reveal

Hello Scrappy Friends

Here is my 3rd layout for Scrap Plezier for April



Kaisercraft Wandering Ivy collection. In case you havent worked it out, I just love this collection.

For this layout I have used the Kaisercraft Wandering Ivy collection and some stickers from one of the many Kaiser Stationery Sticker books.

 

I decided to use a black and white photo as the colours in the photo were hard to match.

 

I used a sheet of Plaster Rose for the base. I matted my photo with Blue Fields, then cut a wide strip of Cobalt and B side of Blue Fields and placed vertically under my photo.  I cut a right angle triangle and a 2cm strip from a sheet of Blue Posy.  The triangle was placed in the top left hand corner and the strip went along the bottom.

 

I used some diecuts from the Collectibles pack, some stickers from the sticker sheet and some flag, banner and word stickers from the sticker book.  I finished with a splatter of gold mist.

Thanks for stopping by

Deb xx

 

Sketches in Thyme April 22 Reveal

Hello Scrappy friends

Gee I am so far behind, not sure where the time is going, and it is nearly time for the next SiT sketch!!  However, here is my layout for the April 22 sketch at Sketches in Thyme

I used gorgeous Kaisercraft Wandering Ivy collection papers, stickers and collectibles for this layout.

Thanks for stopping by today

Deb xx

Lets Get Sketchy Mid month reveal

Hello Scrappy Friends, I am behind again.  I really dont know where time flies to!!  One day soon I will get my life in order and my act together and post when I am supposed to.

Until then, here is the wonderful April 15 sketch from Lets Get Sketchy, and my example:




I love the Kaisercraft Wandering Ivy collection. Iran out of hearts from the Collectibles pack so used the only one I had as a template and hand cut some more from some scrap paper. I also fussy cut some flowers for embellishments and used a piece of butter muslin for texture under the photo.

thanks for stopping by today - hope to see your creation at Lets get Sketchy

Deb xx

Scrap Plezier Inspired by Colour Challenge

Hello Scrappy Friends

I am on a roll at the moment as I have been so far behind with sharing my work here, but you will find I am now up to date - well when this ones posts!!

The Scrap Plezier Inspired by Colour challenge for April is Gorgeous Blue Colours



And my interpretation:


Why not head on over and join in the challenge

Thanks for stopping by

Deb xx

Lets Get Sketchy April 1 Reveal

Hello Scrappy Friends

This month is flying and I havent even revealed the April 1 sketch for Lets Get Sketchy, umm maa

Brenshevia creates awesome sketches so you should really head on over and check them out.  We reveal 2 a month - one on the 1st and one on the 15th.  There is also a great prize each month.

April 1 sketch


Just gotta love geometric shapes!!

And my intrepretation


Thanks for stopping by.

Deb xx

Scrap Plezier Reveals

Hello Scrappy Friends

I have been slack so far this month and have missed posting  my March  reveals for Scrap Plezier - umm maa.

So...without further ado here are the 2 thus far:

Inspired by Colour:


Such gorgeous peachy tones :)



Love how my mixed media background turned out.

And my March 13 Kaisercraft reveal:



And my March 30 Kaisercraft reveal:

I will be back soon with the first of my April reveals

Thanks for stopping by today

Deb xx

Off the Rails Scrapbooking Reveal

Hello Scrappy Friends

I am up on the Off the Rails Blog with an art journal page I created for our April challenge - Colour Bomb

And here is the finished page

I started by brushing a coat of clear gesso onto my journal page.  I love the Liquitex brand as it is grainy and adds texture to the page to start with.  Whilst waiting for this to dry I gathered together my supplies.

I took the 2 smallest stitched circle stamps from the Colour Blast stamp set and using the black stamp pad, stamped the larger of the 2, 3 times down the middle of the page.  I then took the smaller stamp and stamped that top and bottom and also inside the larger circles.  I then took the row of circles from the MME stamp set and stamped that between the larger circles.

I took the Kaiser paint in Royal Blue and Lime and dry brushed the circles, alternating the colours.

I them watered down the paint and splattered both colours all over the page.

When dry, I took the Kaiser Bubblewrap stamp and using a number of colours of Distress Inks, I stamped on both sides of the painted circles.

 I then used Dylusions Rose Quartz Ink Spray and lots of water to create the drip lines from the top of the page down.  I do apologise but my camera stopped working at this stage so I have no closeups of this.  When dry I added some Jane Davenport Washi Tape to the top of the page. 

At this stage I was really happy with how my page was coming together and loved the colour bomb I had created but thought it needed more!

Using a small Kaiser stencil, I applied Viva Inka Gold in Hydrangea, andCosmic Shimmer Paste in Polar White and Ocean Spray in various places on the page.

I finished the journal page with a sticker from 13 @rts - Marta Lapkowska Small Messages.

I look forward to seeing what you come up with for our Colour Bomb challenge.

Thanks for stopping by

Deb xx