Scrapping On The Edge: Tim Holtz Paper Dolls

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Saturday, December 9, 2017

7 Dots Studio, Writers Block Collection - Scrap Matrix Design Team

Hi Everyone,

I am here with you all to share my second 7 Dots project for Scrap Matrix Design Team with you all. This project has again been created using the Writers Block collection, I love this collection, the dark colours are seriously my style (vintage and yummy!!).

As you can see I created a tag, but when the tag was finished I thought, hmmm there is still some paper left here and a few bits and pieces so I just kept going. Then a canvas was born and the tag moved on in to a new home.

Now lets take a look how this was made.

1 ) Manilla tag

2) I covered that tag with the paper, using double sided tape to adhere it.

3) Layering various tags from the Writers Block Collection edges inked with Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Vintage Photo.

4) Layering more tags from the Writers Block Collection edges inked with Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Vintage Photo.

Have you used the AMAZING German Scrap before? Look what can happen with just a gentle touch of Art Alchemy Metalliqe Wax. You can transform the black wings instantly to glossy gold picking up all those fine details. These wings were then used as the back drop behind the inked butterfly wings.

To create my flower with bronze bead embellishment I first tore the inner part of the flower out completely. Gluing in a bronze flower, then micro beads, followed by a metal hand.

The layer below the tag you will see may look like a square but it is actually a split sheet to conserve my paper. Also I have used offcuts from my previous project which have been sewn on with my sewing machine. These papers have all been edged with Art Alchemy Metallique Wax in Aged Brass.

Glossy accents was used to adhere micro copper micro beads around my paper edges.

To finish my project I mounted the tag on foam mounts and adhered brass corners to the canvas.

Many thanks for looking at the blog today, I wish you all a very happy and creative day.

Scrap Matrix Products Used

X-Press-It Double Sided Tape

7 Dots Studio Writers Block Collection

Finnabair Art Alchemy Métallique Wax - Vintage Gold

Finnabair Art Alchemy Metallique Wax - Aged Brass

Ranger Glossy Accents

Scrap Matrix Copper Micro Beads

Scrap Matrix Bronze Flower

Scrap Matrix Bronze Metal Hand

3D Foam Strips White

Scrap Matrix Box Corners

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Faber Castell Brights Tags - Scrap Matrix Design Team

Hi Everyone,

I am here with you today to share my first Watercolour and Words project for Scrap Matrix with you all. This month I was fortunate enough to work with the wonderful Faber Castell Gelatos in colour collection Brights.

Have you ever crafted with gelatos? can I let you know how much I LOVE them!!. Gelatos have always rated very very highly on my 'always have in my craft room list' ever since doing a 2 day workshop with Donna Downey.

I have created 3 tags combining Gelatos, Paper Artsy stamps, Scrap Matrix Metal and Tim Holtz Paper Dolls. Side note on the Tim Holtz paper dolls, Vicki from Scrap Matrix has had these on back order for quite some time. A super popular and often sold out item world wide. We are all crossing our fingers that they will be in Scrap Matrix store very soon.

This is the one and only stamp set I used to create all 3 tags, just look at these stamps, AMAZING. You could use these stamps for so many things, tags, cards, scrapbooking, journaling. Endless opportunity.

Faber Castell Brights pack, 15 wonderful little colourful babies. If you not worked with these before, they wind up like a chapstick, the colour is super pigmented and a little goes a very long way. Very good value for money.

How do they work? how did you get that colourful background? the answer is so simple!!. The below photo will show you the three step process

I began by painting the tag with with white gesso
Scribbled over each tag with 3 different coloured Gelatos
Colour smudged it all with my fingers, very carefully I used 3 fingers, not wanting to smudge colours too badly between each other.

Now for a few close up photos, tag by tag......

Thank you, I wish you all a very happy and creative day.

~ Rebecca ~

Scrap Matrix Products Used

Paper Artsy - Hot Picks Stamps 1605

Faber Castell Gelatos - 12 Pack Brights

Finnabair Art Basics White Gesso

13 Arts Stickers - Vintage Words

Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Ideaology Film Strip

Finnabair Art Alchemy Wax - Gold & Silver

Scrap Matrix Metal Flower - Brass Round Medium

Black Archival Ink Pad

Monday, September 4, 2017

Scrap Matrix 'Timeless Love' - Mixed Media Canvas

Hi Everyone,

Today 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.