Love This | Jen McMurtrey

Hey Shimmerz friends!

It's Jen today with a colorful project documenting my love for flowers using the exclusive Shimmerz June cut file.

I love using cut files on my projects and this month's floral design is beautiful. Using white cardstock as my base, I first cut the design before spritzing the following colors on the paper before removing it from the cutting mat.

Coloringz My Bleeding Heart

Coloringz Punked Up Purple

Vibez Egg Noggin'

Vibez Razzledazzle Berry

While the paints were drying, the paper began curling and lifting from the cutting mat. I had intended to only use the flower but loved the negative cuts so much that I glued them down as well.

After gluing the pieces in place, I splattered more of the same Shimmerz colors on the flower and white cardstock.

Using patterned papers, die cuts, and sticker from Simple Stories' I Am collection, I began embellishing the layout.

Next, I pulled some gold Thickers and enamel dots from my stash.

My last step was to type my journaling with a manual typewriter and adhering it to the layout.

I love how the cut file turned out with the Shimmerz Paints - it is lovely.

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Have a great day!

Shenanigans are Afoot

Hello Shimmerz friends!

I sincerely hope that you and your families are doing well as we manuever through these unchartered waters. As a teacher, I am home for six weeks but truly wishing I were back in the classroom with my students. However, since I'm not, I have been spending a lot of time in my craft room creating. I suppose I'll suffer through it.

Today, I want to share a layout I created using the following Shimmerz products:

Dazzlerz Puttin' on the Glitz

Coloringz Heidi Ho Blue

Coloringz My Bleeding Heart

Coloringz Ahoy Matey

To create the background, I quite literally poured small amounts of the paints onto a mat and smeared a bit of the Dazzlerz in random places. Next, I took a piece of Vicki Boutin mixed media paper and pressed it onto the mat several times and in several places. 

The next step was to paint the same colors in different areas to add more saturated color. Once the background was completely dry (this took a while), I used some Elle's Studio stamps to add sentiments on top of the paints. After stamping the sentiments, I used a stencil with black ink to add the triangle shapes.

With the background done, I went to work layering papers and embellishments from Carta Bella's Family Night collection around the photo. I have to say that the quality of my picture is not the best, but it captures my kiddos perfectly.

I added the title using Thickers as well as enamel dots from the same collection. 

I love how the background looks with the bright colors of the papers and embellishments.

Here's one last look at the completed layout.

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Thank you so much for stopping by today - I hope you are inspired to create.

- Jennifer

Holiday Favorite

Hey Shimmerz friends! It's Jen today with a project highlighting several beautiful Shimmerz paints to document one of my favorite holiday traditions - watching A Christmas Carol.

I am in full holiday mode and have been using many of the Christmas collections from my stash - including Fancy Pants Designs and Pinkfresh Studio - along with some of my favorite Shimmerz products.

Coloringz My Bleeding Heart

Shimmeringz Goldie Lox

Creameez Lettuce Get Together

Dazzlerz Puttin' on the Glitz 

Here's a look at my project . . .

This layout began with white cardstock, which I used to create the background. My first step was to use a stencil with Dazzlerz Puttin' on the Glitz to create a bit of texture and sparkle. I let this sit overnight to completely dry before getting back to work on the project the following day.

For the background colors, I grabbed Coloringz My Bleeding Heart, Creameez Lettuce Get Together, and Shimmeringz Goldie Lox. One at a time, I applied the paints to the cardstock allowing each to completely dry before applying the next. I did use my heat tool to speed up the process a bit.

During the painting process, I continually laid the photos on the area where I knew they'd be placed to create a fitting backdrop. 

Once the paints were dried, I used Pinkfresh and Crate Paper stamps to create a frame of sorts for the photos. I love the black ink against the bright colors - it provides depth of color and gives weight to the background.

The photos were backed with patterned paper and tissue paper. After they were adhered using foam squares, I placed die cuts, wood/enamel brads, and enamel dots around them.

The layout was completed with machine stitching around the border, a bit of journaling along the left side, and the title using wood alphabet stickers from Pinkfresh. I love the warm wood tones with the bright colors. They add the perfect touch!

I hope this project inspires you to break out your holiday crafty stash along with your Shimmerz paints to document your memories. 

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Have a great day!!

- Jen