Some Mixed Media Using Altamatz

 

Hello again everyone, Monique here.   Recently, I have been loving using mixed media with my scrapping projects.  Whenever Suzanne sends me a new Altamatz, I always instantly start thinking how I can use texture paste and mist with it.

Here is a layout I have done recently using the 12x12 and the 6x6 random hexagon Altamatz.

Now, these are so new they haven’t been put up yet, BUT this would work just as well with the Cloud Altamatz ALTA026 or the Chicken Wire Altamatz ALTA016.

One think I have noticed when using Altamatz is they are made out of such a lovely thick acrylic.

This gives them such an advantage over other templates for mixed media use, as they don’t fold up as easily, and a lovely thick layer of paste can be applied.

This is the finished layout":

 

As you can see, I have used texture paste on the larger hexagons, then used some Teal High Heal Glimmermist over the top to add colour.  I also dribbled some of the mist down.  Next I layered down some paper, and used the 6x6 Random Hexagon Altamatz to add another layer of mist – this time in grey. 

Here are some close ups:

I have also used the word “Play” from the Giggle Words Set RWL528.  I have inked it with a Prima Ingveld Bolme Chalk Ink, and then doodled around the outside of the word to give it definition.

Hope you are inspired to get messy with mixed media and give some Altamatz a go!

Picturesque

Hello fellow scrappy people,

Kellie here today to share with you another creation using some fabulous WOW chipboard.

In February this year, my husband and I visited Thailand, and this photo was taken out on one of the islands where we went snorkelling. What a wonderful slice of paradise, hence the title!! :) I have used the Picturesque piece ( RWL9465)

I have used Pinecone ink to colour the chippy- nice and easy, yet effective.

And here is my finished page....

While I'm here do you know that WOW is currently seeking a NEW DT member.... ??? Would you love to be a part of our awesome team and be sent some GORGEOUS pieces to play with. All the details are HERE if you would like to apply...go on, you have nothing to lose!!!

Till next time

Kel :)

Quilting with WOW Altamatz

 

Hi everyone, it’s Monique here.  I was having a play with my Chevron Altamatz the other day, and the idea struck me that it would be so cool to use it to have a go at one of the latest crazes in Scrapbooking – Quilting.

Now, I have never been a quilter of fabric, but I am a dedicated follower of scrapbooking fads, so I decided to have a try anyway.

This is the layout I came up with – if you think it looks vaguely familiar, it’s because I have used the sketch from WOW’s May challenge, designed by the talented Wendy Smith.

Now, the chevron-style mat I have under my photos there isn’t a piece of paper – it’s actually about 4 different patterned papers, quilted together – I loved how it turned out, and thought I’d share.

Here is how it looks without the photos on top.

So, if you want to have a go with this, it really is very simple – a little bit time consuming, but easy peasy to do.

1.  First, choose the Altamatz you want to use.  I used the 6x6 Chevron Flower ALTA022, but the other Chevron Altamatz or the Chicken Wire Altamatz would also work.

2.  Select 4 Coordinating pieces of patterned paper, and trace about 12 of the individual “chevron” pieces onto each piece, and cut them all out.

3.  Choose another piece of coordinating paper or cardstock as your base, and cut to the size you would like your final “quilt” to be.

4.  Rule straight lines onto the base to keep your chevrons straight while you are piecing them together.

5.  Alternate your chevrons to create a desired pattern, and adhere them down with some double sided tape.

5.  When the whole base has been covered in chevrons, trim and stitch the pieces in place using zig zag stitch.

And you’re all done!!

Also, here are some close ups of the chipboard I used on this layout, which I inked in a yellow Prima Chalk Ink.  I’ve used individual stars cut from the WOW Star Border C655 and also WOW Star Frames C1468.  On the smaller stars, I stamped a grungy stamp onto them with a darker Prima Chalk ink, after I inked them in yellow and allowed them to dry.

 

Well, that’s it from me.  Hope I have inspired you with some new ways to use your WOW Altamatz and Chipboard.

Cheers,

Monique

Frames and Borders

Hi Susan here…

This post I wanted to share a layout I have done using the gorgeous AltaMATZ 12 X 12 CHICKEN WIRE ALTA016… I have lightly spritzed the background of some white cardstock with yellow Mr Huey’s spray so that only a small section appears on the page.

When putting my layout together I like to use coordinating colours and found that the mist on the chipboard is always a smidge darker than it appears when sprayed on cardstock… so to counteract this I have coated my misted chip pieces with Mr Huey’s calico shine which gives the mottled metallic appearance to the chipboard and lightens it at the same time. The WOW chipboard pieces I have used on this layout are DECORATIVE BORDER C1454 and ORNATE FRAME.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW DESIGN TEAM MEMBER - IS IT YOU???

WOW are looking for a new design team member!

Could you be the one?

We have a position available to join our extremely talented team for the next six (6) months.

If you would like to be part of a great chipboard Design Team... the application is simple, just send us a couple of your favourite layouts (using chipboard, preferably WOW) and show us your stuff!!!.

 Applications close: 30 June 2012

Send applications to: suzannewebster@exemail.com.au
 

If you need any further info, please email enquiries to the above email address or you can contact us via the WOW Facebook page.

Can't wait to see all your work!!! 

 

Suzanne and Sandra

THE LAST MAY SKETCH CHALLENGE WINNER!!!

Our last May Sketch Challenge winner was voted for by public vote which was based on how many "likes" their page received on our Facebook Page.

The winner was TRACEY THORNE!!!   Congratulations Tracey!!

This was Tracey's page.

Thank you to everyone who entered our May Sketch Challenge!

From July 1 there will be some new and exciting changes happening with our blog so keep checking back to see what will be happening!!!

Suzanne
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OUR MAY SKETCH CHALLENGE WINNERS

Hi everyone!

Hope you are all having a great weekend!!

Well two of our winners from our May Sketch Challenge have been decided!

Our first winner of our Random Draw is CAROLYN ELDER!!  Congratulations Carolyn!!!

Here is Carolyn's entry.

Next up was the winner picked by our Design and Creative Inspiration Teams and the winner was SUE SMITH!!!  Congratulations Sue!!!

Here is Sue's entry.

Our last winner of our May Sketch Challenge will be announced tomorrow night and it will be decided by YOU the fans on Facebook!  The page with the most amount of "Likes" by 6pm on Sunday the 3rd June 2012 will be the winner of the Public Vote.

Get voting by "Liking" now!!!!

Good luck everyone!!!

Suzanne
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