Thursday, November 27, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today, I thought I’d share a quick fall-colored card with you using Blingz!

I stamped the image (FireCracker Designs, Fall Flowers) with Stazon onto an acetate sheet and then painted the backside with Spiced Cider Blingz! I thought the flower itself was beautiful enough so I kept the card very simple.

Be sure to check out the announcement here! Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Shopping!

Kisa

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Grand Opening & Black Friday Sale

We've got some big news! Starting Thanksgiving Day (Thursday), we plan to open a Shimmerz Shop online -- you will be able to order Shimmerz products directly from Shimmerz!

To celebrate, Shimmerz & Blingz will be sale-priced for the weekend and will go back up to their normal price on Monday, Dec 1. As soon as it's open for business, we'll post the link to the store. We're so excited! We've given you a little bit of advance notice so you can start compiling your wish list!

And one timely reminder for you: There's less than a week to send us your links for the Shimmerz Linkz program where we give away free jars of Shimmerz every single month! Deadline time is 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Sunday, November 30th.

Shimmer On!

Friday, November 21, 2008

Just a splash of Shimmerz!

Do you think of Shimmerz when you need just a splash of sparkle? Well you should! I wanted to show you just how subtle you could be. I will say, once I added a dab of Opal Shimmerz to my card below, it made a world of difference and added a whole bunch of glam to my card!

This card actually couldn't get any easier! I used my new nesties - Curved Rectangles along with the new "You Are Invited" from Flourishes. Stamp it in black ink - color it with Opal Shimmerz, add some bling and Crystal Stickles for the champagne bubbles. Mat it on some decorative paper, add some pink satin ribbon with a blingy ribbon slide and .... done! This is seriously a 10 minute card! I wanted to show you a close up of the Shimmerz! In real life it has a light pink cast to it and really matches my paper!

Here's a close up of the sparkle! Gotta love it!


That's it my friends! Hope you have a fun and creative weekend! Shimmer on!

~Julie

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Shimmery Watercoloring

No, it isn't a new product line. LOL! I'm guessing we all own some sort of watercoloring medium whether it be watercolor crayons or pots or palettes or reinkers or just a colored ink pad smooshed onto an acrylic block works, too. And we may not own shimmery watercolors, but we sooo wish we had them. Well, all you have to do is take your favorite watercoloring medium, mix some onto a palette and then use just a dot of Shimmerz Paints to mix onto the palette with your color. Voila! Shimmerz watercolors! :) Just a little help to stretch your stamping dollars (which we could all use a little of these days!)

You can see it a bit better in this second photograph. See how it is just a little shimmery? Neato, huh?

Hope you all have a fabulous day!

~Jennifer Love

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Shimmerz Flowerz!

I have been asked by several different people about the Shimmerz that I use for my flowers, so I decided to make a little chart to share so you can see exactly what they look like on the white Prima flowers. I used all of the colors that I own EXCEPT for the Limited Edition colors, Sagebrush, Rustic Red, and Beeswax (which happens to be one of my most fav. yellows). I hope you find this a bit helpful!

Each flower shown here started out white. I then painted it with Shimmerz paint. Usually to help speed up the drying time, I use my heat gun on the backside of the flower for just a few seconds, being careful not to overheat the flower.

This one does have the LE Beeswax color on the far left. I wanted to give a close up comparison of some pinks, greens, and yellows. The Sunflower and the Evergreen have two flowers, the one closest to the Shimmerz jar is to demonstrate what several coats of the paint looks like, the rest of the flowers are just one good coat.



And here is a picture comparing Beeswax, Golden Wheat, and Sunflower. The Sunflower has two flowers, again, the one closest to the jar has several coats of Shimmerz.

All of the flowers shown here started out white and then were painted with Shimmerz. You enter a whole new world of color by first coloring the flowers with a marker and then painting with Shimmerz! The color possibilities are endless!



Kisa

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Winter Posies


Shimmerz Paints presents - "Winter Posies" with Blingz - This new limited edition "December Sky" Blingz was the perfect color for my project - I wanted to really scream "Jack Frost has been here!!" I love how it turned out -

I re-purposed a metal container I used a couple of years ago for a similar project - this year it certainly has a more updated look. The preparation was a little time consuming but FUN working with each of the components. For the flowers I ran a 4 1/4 X 5 1/2 piece of "Solar White" (Neenah 110# cardstock) through my Big Shot with the "Swiss Dots" Cuttlebug embossing folder. Then I used a glue stick and glued to the same size Craft-a-Board from Ellen Hutson's store - even tough I used 110# cardstock I really wanted these to keep their shape and hold those Shimmerized buttons (used "Angel Wings" Shimmerz on the buttons). After just a couple of minutes letting the glue dry I then ran the Swiss Dotted paper/Craft-a-Board combo through my Big Shot using a Sizzix "Large Daisies" die. Next step for the posies was to give just a little airbrush shot using one of my COPIC markers around the edges. Then I took my new "December Sky" Blingz and gave a quick painted edge - poured a little onto a plate and stippled ever so lightly blending the painted edge and working toward the center. Adhered the die cut posies to Wilton sucker sticks on the back - used red line tape to adhere and then I always cover the sticky part of the red line with a piece of matching cardstock - that's for two reason - keeps the other parts of the project from sticking to the back of my posies and for my papercrafting friends who would closely inspect - how'd she do that??? from the backside a finished backside. Glued buttons in the centers.

My next part of the preparation was taking those Winter Berry sprigs and giving them some needed "Silver Bells" Shimmerz on the leaves and "December Sky" Blingz on some of the berries. Making the ribbon bow was the most difficult part of the preparation. Once I had all the pieces complete then is was just a matter of putting it all together. A small piece of styrofoam in the container holds the posies, pineboughs, berries. Once all the pieces had been pushed into the styrofoam I took some white tulle and weaved in and out, around, and loop the loop through - Hope you enjoy this as much and I did!!!! it really was fun and super easy. Be sure to keep checking throughout the day for more of those new limited edition Blingz colors and awesome projects the other team members will be showcasing!!!!!

Enjoy and Create, Lila




Pink and Gold Damask



Hello!! OMGOSH am I LOVING these new **Blingz**!!! I used the new Pink Poinsettia and Gold Glimmer on this card. The Gold on the bird and damask stamp on the background and pink is on the flowers and sentiment.

Sorry for the strange angle on the photo, it's difficult to get the true shimmer to come through if not! :)



The paper comes from the Fancy Pants Happy Holiday's paper. Ribbon from Prima and all stamps are from Inkadnkado! Ihope you enjoy! :D



Lindsey

Yummy Spiced Cider

Spiced Cider Blingz that is! And isn't that a delicious name? The color is gorgeous too! I thought I'd combine a traditional holiday stamp with a couple nontraditional holiday colors! I didn't use red and green or silver and blue, instead, I went with Spiced Cider Blingz and a bit of black and white! I think it gives the card a great rich flavor!


For the main image, stamped the Lizzie Anne Designs Silent Night image on white paper and embossed with black embossing powder. Then I painted the entire piece with Spiced Cider Blingz. Once the paper was dry enough to handle, I carefully wiped the embossed image off. For the 'patterned paper' in the background, I used the same white paper and Blingz, but this time, I did a technique similar to smacking acetate - or at least that is what I think it is called! I splotched up a piece of acetate with the Blingz, then turned it over and pressed it onto the white paper. I did this until the white paper was completely covered with the Blingz. The paper is very shimmery, and because I used the acetate, the Blingz dried with a bumpy 3D texture. There are some larger glimmering particles in it, which make it even more shimmery! I think it looks pretty darn fabulous!

Kisa

The Shimmerz-iest Snowmen in all of Snow-ville!

When I saw these new Blingz (do you not looove that name?) I was so excited! Do you know how hard it is to find a "good gold" paint or otherwise? Let me just tell you, as a person who is a magpie, it is hard to find.

But this Gold Glimmer Blingz hits a HOME RUN!

I used both Gold Glimmer and the new December sky Blingz as well as Burgundy, Celery, Marigold and Angel wings Shimmerz.

I used sort of a mix of traditional and non-traditional wintery colors to create my card. I was looking through my stacks of paper and ran across this lovely Crate Paper pattern, and I thought the little flowers would be fun to use on a wintery card. :)

And when I was in Michael's today, I came across this beautiful ribbon that was sort of glittery and beautiful, but my husband was with me and he pretty much vetoed me buying another roll of ribbon (I may have a bit of a problem...LOL!) So I decided to try my had at making a shimmery ribbon so I took a length of Soft Sky (SU!, ret.) ribbon and brushed some December Sky Blingz over it. Instant results!

I included some up-close shots so you can see the details. If you have any questions, just ask me...I'm happy to help! :)

Enjoy and have a VERY Shimmerz-ey day!

~Jennifer Love

More New Shimmerz Blingz!

December Sky is such a beautiful shade of blue. It's kind of a periwinkle blue with tonz of Shimmer! I used it on this card over the birds (Inkadinkadoo Stamps and Stampin' Up Ballet Blue Ink) and the Heidi Swapp Ghost Snowflakes. I even added a little bit to the Heidi Swapp silver chipboard letters.

 

 


I think the Gold Glimmer is my favorite of all of the new colors. I used it here to shimmer up some paper and silk flowers! Wow, what a difference!

 

 


Thanks for stopping by!
~Lori Renn
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Pink Poinsettia Blingz Rockz!


Okay, so I am totally in LOVE with Blingz! The colors are DREAMY!! Of course the pink is my very favorite, but the Gold Glimmer and Spiced Cider are THE prettiest colors I've seen! They are totally yummy. I'm not a "green" girl, but I cannot wait to try the Wintergreen! I need them all! These are guaranteed to make any project extra special!

It's like Shimmerz on Steroids! LOL. The photo does not do them justice.





I used the stamp set Merry and Bright and Holiday Script from Lizzie Anne Designs. You know... I think I love this paint so much because it makes your projects easy and fast! I stamped the poinsettia's with Adirondack Pitch black ink, then just picked up a paint brush and started painting!
I used the Pink Poinsettia and Spiced Cider Blingz, let it dry, then added some black dots in the center with my Sakura Glaze pen. Punched out my sentiment with the Large Oval punch, added a few details and I was done! Talk about quick and easy... and oh so pretty. We know everyone loves Shimmerz, so I cannot wait to hear your reaction of the new Blingz!!

I'm totally Blingzin' up my holiday gifts. Thanks Stacey!!

Pink Poinsettia

When I saw some of the new limited edition Blingz, I actually gasped. The range of sparkle in these little jars is off the charts. You might need sunglasses when you open the jar! LOL! I chose to dip into the new color Pink Poinsettia. And, I even had the perfect poinsettia stamp to use! (Poinsettia and Boxwood by Flourishes)

I started by stamping my image with Versamark and embossing it with gold detail embossing powder. After that - I let my paintbrush go to town! I painted the entire flower with Pink Poinsettia. While the flower was still wet, I added a touch of Pink Shimmerz on parts of the flower to add some shading. I love the way these paints blend, especially when they are still wet. It created the softest look with tons of bling! It's the perfect effect for holiday cards!

Here's a close up of the flower so you can see the shimmer of these new Blingz! The shimmer factor is amped and the sparkle seems to be more iridescent. It is just stunning!

I know these Blingz will be a popular standby long after the holidays are over! Not your average holiday colors with not your average results!

Pink and green...

are very popular "non-traditional" colors to use for Christmas. I was thrilled to see these colors for the new Shimmerz Blingz!

For these cards, I used a holly mask by Heidi Swapp on white cardstock. I sprayed hot pink spray paint over it. I colored in the leaves with Wintergreen and the berries with Pink Poinsettia. I then cut out the designs to use as embellishments on these cards. I am the queen of fussy cutting! It was tough to get a photo that shows just how shimmery these paints are on a dark and cloudy day like today but the colors are so pretty!


Thanks for stopping by the Shimmerz blog. Keep coming back for more great Shimmerz ideas!
~Lori

Introducing Blingz

Deliciously shimmery with even more sparkle... meet BLINGZ! As if it were possible to make something even more sparkly than Shimmerz, right?

Here are our five Blingz colors: December Sky, Gold Glimmer, Pink Poinsettia, Spiced Cider, and Wintergreen. They're gorgeous, non-traditional colors for the holidays. This release is planned as limited edition, so jump on the opportunity purchase them while they're available. Who knows? If everyone falls in love, they may be here to stay!


Here's a closeup of the Spiced Cider color so you can see the extra sparkles in it. It's such a pretty bronzy-copper. *swoon* They're slightly more chunky, which adds to the shine and glitz. You'll love them!

While they do have more glitz and glittery particles inside, Blingz have many of the same attributes of Shimmerz that we love: They're pre-mixed liquid, water-based paints. They're made in the USA. They're non-toxic. They dry rather quickly on porus paper as well as non-porus surfaces like acetate, plastic, glass, and glossy papers. And they're must-haves!

We've had so much fun reading the posts for our Big Blog Candy that we're giving away in celebration of this release. Our lucky winner (who'll be getting the ENTIRE SET OF BLINGZ!) is:
StampinNicole said...

I found IT!!!I am so excited to finally figure out what was causing all that sparkle! I love glitter but this is much less messy! I came to the site after searching to find out what was used on many projects I have been seeing on other blogs! GREAT PRODUCT!! I would LOVE to win some!!
Nicole J.

So Nicole J., you lucky lady, please e-mail us at shimmerzblog@cableone.net with your mailing address so we can get this fabulous prize package on its way to you! Congratulations!

Shimmer On!

October's Winnerz!

Did you know that we give away free Shimmerz every single month? It's easy to win with our Shimmerz Linkz program! Click here to read all about it!

The winner of five jars of Shimmerz for October is Jennifer Barkdull, who shared her adorable Partygirlabella card with us. The winner of three jars of Shimmerz is Lisa Somerville who submitted a card that features a gorgeous peony painted in Bubble Gum Shimmerz.

A huge thank-you to everyone who submitted cards and projects this month! Now that these winners have been announced, we're ready to accept submissions for the November drawing. Our mail box is open!

Congratulations!