Have Courage and Be Kind

Hey There Shimmerz Friends,

I love the title of the layout I created for today's Shimmerz Education Post.

"Have Courage and Be Kind"

They are certainly words to live by!

Here is the layout I created.

I am going to go through it step by step.

So the first step.

Using a Scrap FX Crossword stencil and Shimmerz Paste-eez - Lava Flow

I create the textured background.

I then also add some Shimmerz Paste-eez - Puttin' on the Glitz with another

stencil and my palette knife to give it a little shimmer.

The next step is to adhere all of the embellishments from the 

Kaisercraft Wildflower Collection.

I cover the photo with some plastic packaging from the collection

because I am going to get busy with the splatter.

I use Shimmerz Coloringz - Oh Say Can You Sea

Shimmerz Coloringz - Night Moves

Shimmerz Spritz - Cotton Candy

and Shimmerz - Bubblegum Blast.

Here are some close-ups:

The colors are so pretty.

I did color the arrow piece of wood veneer with Shimmerz - Bubblegum Blast

.

And you are done!

I would like to take this opportunity to say thanks to Stacey and Sam

and the entire Shimmerz family for giving me the opportunity

to be a part of this amazing Design Team.

Sadly, this is my last post, but I will always be a Shimmerz Girl.

There is an Design Team Call currently open, so make sure you

apply.  I have loved every moment, being a part of this time,

and being inspired by the other artists as well.

Thanks so much for stopping by! xx

Wild @ Heart - A Background Tutorial using Shimmerz Paints

Hi There Shimmerz Friends,

It's Renee here, coming to you from school holidays here in Australia.

School Holidays mean lots of creative time at home.

My favourite kind of days.

Which sometimes require me not getting out of PJ's!!

Here is a layout I created

focusing on the background

which was created with Shimmerz Paints, of course!

Love how this turned out.  

These are the Shimmerz Products I used to create this layout.

Shimmerz Vibez - Razzeldazzelberry

Shimmerz Vibez - Pop Art Pink

Shimmerz Coloringz - Mama Sings the Blues

Shimmerz Inklingz - Corney Flower Blue

Shimmerz AcriTonez - In the Navy

Here are some close-ups:

For this layout I used the Cocoa Vanilla Studios - Wild at Heart Collection.

In the video below, I will show you how I created the background.

I used a Dusty Attic - Criss Cross Stencil.

Lots of layers.

Here is the video for you to watch.

Thanks so much for stopping by. xx

Don't forget.

Hello Awesome

Hello Friends,

It's Renee here today to share with you a 

layout I created using some yummy Shimmerz Paints.

Below you will also find a process video to show you how I created the 

layout from start to finish.

The Shimmerz Paints products I used are as follows:

Shimmerz Vibez - Sunset Strip

Shimmerz Inklingz - Naughty or Nice

Shimmerz Coloringz - Heidi Ho Blue

Shimmerz AcriTonez - Shimmerz Tar Tar

Here are some close-ups:

I love how bright and funky this layout turned out.

The background was loads of fun to make!

Using the Shimmerz AcriTonez - Shimmerz Tar Tar,

I painted the wood veneer crosses.  

I only need one coat, as these AcriTonez are so pigmented.

Some more paint for the title as well.

Here is the video so you can see how I created this layout.

Thanks so much for watching. xx

And don't forget to mention my name when you order!

Baby Card using Shimmerz Coloringz & AcriTonez

Hello There Friends,

It's Renee here, ready to share a video tutorial

on how to make a funky Baby Card

using Shimmerz Coloingz & AcriTonez.

I have made this card to be A4 in size as the 

entire staff at the school I work at will be signing it

to give to her on her last day of work before maternity leave.

I love the colors and how it turned out.

Here are some close-ups:

The Shimmerz Products used are:

Shimmerz Coloringz - Shades of Gray, No Yoking & Night Moves.

Shimmerz AcriTonez - 3 Sheets to the Wind & Shimmerz Tar Tar.

Lots of layering and texture on the background.

I used a silhouette file for the word "Baby"

and I mixed AcriTonez to paint over the Chipboard "G".

I made my own patterned paper for the balloons

which I will show you in the video below.

Thanks so much for stopping by!! xx

And don't forget to mention my name when you order.

Cute as a Button

Hi There Shimmerz Friends,

It's Renee here, to share with you a layout

I created to show you how you can use the 

new Shimmerz AcriTonez

to stamp onto a layout.

The Shimmerz Products I used are:

Shimmerz AcriTonez - In The Navy

Shimmerz Creameez - Witches Blue from the Jewel Collection

Shimmerz Aqua Huez - 1 Brick Short and Pot-O-Gold

Here are some close-ups:

Lots of little details on this layout.

I love how fine and detailed the stamping turned out!

I will definitely be doing that again.

Here is the video tutorial to show you how I created the background.

Don't forget to mention my name!!

Thanks so much for stopping by. xx

So Awesome

Hey Shimmerz Friends,

It's Renee here, to share with you my latest layout video tutorial.

WARNING!!

Loads of fun and inky mess happened whilst creating this layout.

Here are the Shimmerz products I used to create this boys layout.

Shimmerz Coloringz - Freshly Squeezed (from the Halloween Kit)

Shimmerz Vibez - Velveteen Green (from the Christmas Kit)

Shimmerz Coloringz - Night Moves

Shimmerz Creameez - Refresh Mint

Shimmerz Texturez - Mari-Gold Digger

Here are some close-ups:

Lots of layers and texture.

And to see how I created this layout,

I have made a video tutorial for you to watch.

I hope you enjoy.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!

And Happy New Year, from me to you.

A Quick Card using Shimmerz Christmas Set

Hi There Friends,

There is nothing better than receiving a handmade

Christmas Card in the mail.

So today I wanted to share with you a Quick Card Tutorial using

Shimmerz Vibez Snow Storm & Velveteen Green

from the Shimmerz Christmas Set.

For this card I wanted to show you how easy it is to create a

chalkboard effect border using the Shimmerz Vibez Snow Storm 

and Black Cardstock.

I used my Limited Edition Clique Kit for Christmas Cards

which featured the My Minds Eye - Comfort and Joy Collection.

Here is a close-up:

How gorgeous is that Merry Christmas chipboard

that I colored using Shimmerz Vibez - Velveteen Green.

I think I have a new favourite!

Here is my tutorial for you to watch.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year to you.

December Planner Layout 2016

Hi Shimmerz Friends,

I may be getting a little excited at the prospect of Christmas.

So much to plan, so many things to do!!

So, with that in mind, I decided to get ahead and get my planner ready for

the very busy Holiday Season.

So here it is, ready to go.

I went a little funky with this one.

And I love how it turned out!!

So those Christmas Baubles that are hanging, are made with

a circle punch and some of my favourite Shimmerz Products of course!!

The Shimmerz Products I used are:

Shimmerz Aqua Huez - Seeing Red and Ivy League

Shimmerz - Silver Bells

Shimmerz Inklingz - Naughty or Nice

Shimmerz Spritz - 4 Leaf Clover

In the video tutorial I show you how I created this layout

including the Baubles and the Christmas Tree.

The Christmas Tree is propped there by twine around the star,

and when you undo it, you can fold the tree down,

to write you notes and Christmas List under it.

So grab a cuppa and check out the tutorial below.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Funky Boys Tags using Shimmerz Dazzlerz and Coloringz

Hi There Shimmerz Friends,

It's Renee here, to share with you some fun and funky boys tags.

Of course, they wouldn't be funky without Shimmerz Paints.

In this first tag, I used Shimmerz Dazzlerz - Gummy Berry Blue and 

Shimmerz Coloringz - Night Moves.

Here are some close-ups:

I used the Shimmerz Dazzelerz - Gummy Berry Blue and a stencil to create the circled background.

See the video tutorial below for all the techniques used for both tags.

For this next tag I used Shimmerz Dazzlerz - Licorice Stick and

Shimmerz Coloringz - Heidi Ho Blue and Mandarin Mai Tai.

Here are some close-ups:

I used a couple of fun techniques on this card including stamping and stenciling.

Here is the video tutorial for you to watch.  Both tags were created in the one video.

Thanks so much for stopping by!! xx