Monday, June 23, 2025

Spe-shell Layout Using the June Color Kitz


 Hey all! Nicole here with my first layout of the month.  I'm using the June Color Kitz which is full of beach side goodness!  I'm actually just documenting a photo of my and my youngest LA bound on the plane, but I thought this collection was so fun and wanted to use it.

The first thing I did for this layout was to make the colorful background.  I used three of the shimmerz paints that come in the kit... Jeni B Blue, Lilac Blossom, and Stay Golden.  I have a video showing how to make the background here: Shimmerz unboxing and mixed media backgrounds


 Next I used the papers from the kit to mat my photos and create some arrows on the right side of the page.  I am scraplifting from Jessica Michaels so this layout might look familiar, thanks Jessica!  I also fussy cut out some of the gold shells from another patterned paper.



Finally I used lots of goodies from the kit to embellish my page.  I also used some buttons and sequins from my stash to add some extra to it.  I finished with some splatters of the Jeni B Blue.

Thanks for popping in to read all about my layout.  I hope it gets you in the crafty mood.  You can also watch a video of my process here: Spe-shell Scrapbooking Process Video

Until next time, Nicole Santos
 

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Embellishing With The Shimmerz Paints June Color Kitz

 

Hi crafty friends! I am so excited to be creating today with the Shimmerz Paints June Color Kitz. I absolutely love the kit this month. To start my layout I first chose the patterned papers I wanted to use. For my background I picked the paper that looked like it had sand. Last October we celebrated my boyfriend Dale's birthday in Florida. I thought it would be fun to create a beach themed page to document the occasion. Even though my picture was taken at the hotel this will help us remember we were near the beach for his birthday. 
Next I chose the paper that looked like water and the paper with the gold shells. I cut these using a Sunburst cutfile from Allison Davis. I used the same cut file and just resized one smaller than the other. I distressed the edges of the papers and adhered to the sand background. My photo I printed at home on the Epson Picture Mate 400. I printed in 4x4 in size. I popped it up using some foam dimension. While my cricut was still out I created a title using the print and cut feature that says Fifty In Florida. 

To finish my layout I used several seashell stamps from my stash and painted them up using the beautiful paints that came in the kit. I absolutely love the way this layout turned out. I have a full process video linked below. 

Don't forget to add my name, Melissa Minor, to the notes section of your order and Shimmerz will send you a FREE paint! 






Wednesday, June 18, 2025

June 2025 Color Kitz | Mermaid Vibez | Stephanie Dang

 Hi everyone! I’m Stephanie Dang, and I'm back on the blog today to share my project using this month’s color kitz. If you would like to see more of my work or follow me, please find me at https://www.instagram.com/paperandi/ and https://paperandi07.blogspot.com. This kit is so fun and filled with beautiful aquatic colors. You will find all supplies to recreate the layout at the bottom of my blog post.




Step 1: Start with the black and white floral background. Prep with gesso around center of layout, and let dry.





Step 2: Using a watercolor brush, water, and the following colors: Shimmerz (Lilac Blossom), Vibez (Jeni B Bleu), Shimmerz (Stay Golden: this month's exclusive color). Add more water if necessary to move the colors around. Work with one color at a time, let dry, before moving to next color.







Step 3: Time for fun! Start adding ephemeras, tags, titles, and embellishments to layout. Make sure to use dimensional adhesive to create more dimensions to layout. Add border stitching.






Supplies:
• Shimmerz Paints JUNE 2025 Color Kitz,  Shimmerz (Lilac Blosson), Vibez (Jeni B Bleu), Shimmerz (Stay Golden: this month's exclusive color), gesso, white cardstock, foam adhesive, enamels, and regular adhesive.

I hope you enjoyed my project, and felt inspired to create this yourself by using the June 2025 Color Kitz. If you would like to see more of my work or follow me, please find me at https://www.instagram.com/paperandi/ and https://paperandi07.blogspot.com. Thank you for reading and have an awesome blessed week!





Tuesday, June 17, 2025

For The Shimmerz Paints Design Team, Take Me To The Sea

 

Hi everyone! Melissa here with a new page for the amazing Shimmerz Paints! Go and see all the fun                                                                         treasures there!





To make this page, I stenciled Prima Platinum Texture Paste with a small spatula onto watercolor paper. I taped on watercolor paper under the image to make it stronger and to lie flat,and made a mat also. I took a piece of corrugated cardboard,ripped some of the paper off, and brushed on white gesso.
I sprinkled on ultra thick embossing powder into the wet gesso and heated it with a heat gun.
 I added layers of corrugated cardboard in between the layers, and glued on beads and other items. I brushed on Shimmerz Paints. I rubbed on gold,blue, pink, and pearl mica powder on different  areas. 




To add visual interest I added microbeads, seed beads, glass beads,tulle,lace,iridescent wrapping paper, s crystals,pearls, feathers, glass glitter,shells, metal glitter, chipboard,and bling and metal from my stash. 
      Many of the items are glued on individually with Glossy Accents.   



      




Inklingz: Hot Stuff

 Creameez: Berry Hot





                                      Thank you so much for looking, and have a great week!










Monday, June 9, 2025

Arcade Fun | Shimmerz Paints June Color Kitz | Brandy Vaughn

Hello friends! I'm back with my second layout using the June Color Kitz from Shimmerz Paints.
I knew this kit would be perfect for documenting these very colorful photos of taking our granddaughter to the arcade. I couldn't wait to get started!


Even though the kit has a beachy theme, I didn't let that deter me. I chose the piece that I wanted to be my border first, so that I wouldn't cut into its edges.


Next, I saturated a piece of white cardstock with Spritz Walkin' A Tight Heliotrope and another piece with a combination of Vibes Jeni B Blue from the kit and Spritz You're the Zest from my stash. This created a perfect green color to die-cut some leaves from. I also die-cut some flowers from the purple.


I used my Cricut to cut my title from one of the patterned papers in the kit. The paper has multiple colors, so I had to pay attention to the placement of my cuts to achieve the desired colors for my words.

Finally, I added a few pieces of ephemera from the kit, and I was all done.
This one came together quite easily, and I love the results.

Let me know what you think. Also, don't forget to add my name to your Shimmerz order for a FREE product.

xoxo