When Life Gives You Lemons | Sarah Millerhouse | July 2024 Color Kitz

Hello friends! I am so excited to share my first layout featuring the July Color Kitz! I absolutely LOVE the colors in this kit! It’s one of my favorite Kitz ever!

I started by adding color across the middle horizontally! I added both the yellow shades (Coloringz - No Yolking and Color Splash - Squeeze the Day) and let them blend and mix! I then used a stencil and ink from my stash to add little pie piece shapes that I thought looked like lemons! I then layered on the Shimmerz - Berry Smart to add a touch of pink! I added this with a brush and then went back and moved it around and smudged it with a piece of packaging. 

I also painted the paintable ephemera sheet included in the Kitz and fussy cu
t out the images! This is where many of the beautiful strawberries and lemons came from! I also fussy cut lemons and leaves from patterned paper in the collection! 

I added my photos in a strip down the middle, matted with patterned paper from the collection. I LOVE all the patterned papers on the July Kitz!! It was then time for some fun layering up the ephemera and pieces I had fussy cut around the photos! I had so much fun doing this and enjoyed every second of it! 

I also layered in some tangled thread and the BEAUTIFUL sequins from the Bonuz Bundle! I added in a few more pieces of ephemera and my block of journaling! I had to print it in super tiny font since I had so much to say about this day! (Tip: I always go back and look to see if and what I posted about on Facebook about different life events with my kids. Often times, this makes the journaling process more specific and full of details that I might’ve otherwise forgotten. On this layout, I was able to print my exact words from the Facebook post and capture everything I wanted to remember!)

I added a little of the paint in places where most of it was covered, and then I added coordinating Pops of Color around my clusters. 

I have all the details in the full process video here: Process Video

I would suggest that you purchase everything in this Color Kitz, the paper, and the Bonuz Bundle! Everything is beautiful and you won’t regret it! Remember that if you place an order, put my name - Sarah Millerhouse, in the comment section of your order to receive a free gift! Have a beautiful day! 

Pure Joy | Sarah Millerhouse | June 2024 Color Kitz

 

Hello! I am excited to share this layout featuring the June Shimmerz Paints Color Kitz! Be sure to check out the process video linked below!

I started this layout by punching circles out of the beautiful patterned papers in the Kitz this month! I used 1.5 inch and 2.25 inch circle punches. I also painted the darker green (Coloringz - Keep Palm) and the blue (Vibez - Frost Bite) circles using the beautiful paints and gesso to create the square pattern. I used a back stitch the handstitch the circles going across the page.

Above and below my photos I added circles of paint using an ink blending tool. I added the Shimmerz - Moulin Rouge pink circles and Spritz - Sweet Pea purple circles. I also added open circles using a cup to stamp a larger circle with the Coloringz - Keep Palm. 

I layered on flowers from the ephemera in the June Kitz and made leaves out of the same green paper I painted for the circles. I love all the color and texture the flowers add! I also pulled sequins from the previous January Bonus Bundle and crystals from my stash to add on and around the clusters. I also added Pops of Color in coordinating colors. 

 

I have all the details in the full process video linked here: Process Video

When you place your Shimmerz Paints order, be sure to add my name, Sarah Millerhouse, to your order to receive a free gift! 

Have a beautiful day!

Best Ever | Sarah Millerhouse | May 2024 Color Kitz

 

I am SO excited to share my first layout using the May Color Kitz! I love all the blues, and they were perfect for capturing a Mother's Day memory with my sweet mom, who happens to love navy blue! Be sure to check out the process video linked below!

This layout was definitely a process for me! It did not end up the way it started, and I made several drastic changes along the way to get it just right (check out the process video to learn more about the changes I made)!

I loved using four of the patterned papers in the Color Kitz Paper Collection on the background to make a wonky circle. I also fussy cut out the long sprig of blue flowers from one of the patterned papers. 

I tucked in lots of ephemera down the sprig of flowers along the center of the layout to create a multi-layered look. I added craft foam in between all the layers to get just the right amount of dimension between the layers! 

I used the Vibez - Don't Rain on My Parade, Shimmerz - All is Frost, and Shimmerz - Antique Lace at the top of the circle and bottom of the circle to layer behind the ephemera. I also used the Antique Lace on both sides of the circle to finish off the look. 

I added some half pearls and crystals from my stash tucked into the floral cluster and around the ephemera to add some more visual interest. I also added in Pops of Colors in coordinating colors for some added detailing! 

I hope this layout inspires you in some way! 

Check out the process video here: Full Process Video!

Remember to add my name, Sarah Millerhouse, to your order to get a free gift!

Have a beautiful day!

100 Days of School | Sarah Millerhouse | April 2024 Color Kitz

Hello! It’s Sarah Millerhouse here, and I am so excited to share another layout using the beautiful April Color Kitz!

For this layout, I started with matte opaque texture paste on the background. I applied it to my mixed media cardstock in a thick layer, using my palette knife. I then used a bench scraper to slice lines horizontally through the paste while it was still wet. This gave me some thick, perfectly imperfect lines going across for added texture. Once it dried, I added Coloringz - Well Blue Me Down and Coloringz - Sunny Side Up on top of the texture paste, letting it mix and bland a little along the lines. 

I layered on patterned paper from the April Color Kitz Paper collection and added my two photos. I then created the title using Creameez - Piggy Pink, Coloringz - Sunny Side Up, and Creameez - Luck O The Irish (Bonuz Bundle) and stamps from CraftyMe. I love the layered number stamps and how they look with all the Shimmerz goodness behind them. I finished the title with letters from my stash and ephemera from the April colllection. 

I used patterned paper from the April collection and a past Shimmerz Paints cutfile to cut the layered flowers for the page. I love how these look cut from patterned paper and white cardstock as the flower border. 

To finish the page, I used the sequins from the Bonuz Bundle and Pops of Color to add a few extra details. 

I absolutely LOVE this kit this month and all the colors included!! I hope you will check it out for yourself and join in on the fun creating with it! 

Remember, if you place a Shimmerz Paints order, put my name, Sarah Millerhouse, in the comments section of the order to receive a free gift! Happy creating!!

Together is Better | Sarah Millerhouse | April Color Kitz

 

I am so very excited to share my new layout featuring the April 2024 Color Kitz!!! This is my most favorite color combination so far! It is pure perfection!! I have a full process video linked below. 

I started this layout by using the paints from this Color Kitz to create the photo mats. I painted five colors in stripes and then cut 4 in. x 6 in. rectangles out of the stripes to act as the foundation for my photos. The five colors I used were: Creameez - Piggy Pink, Coloringz - Sunny Side Up, Creameez - Luck O' the Irish (Bonuz Bundle), Coloringz - Well Blue Me Down, and Vibez - Blue Jeans.

For the background, I sprayed on the Sunny Side Up Coloringz in the top left and bottom right corners. I then added the Piggy Pink Creameez in a few spots using a hexagon stencil from my stash and added splatters in the same color. 

I cut 1.75 in. hexagons from three of the patterned papers in the paper collection to add on top of the color in the top left and bottom right corners. I distressed the edges of each of there before adhering them down. 

I then added all the beautiful ephemera, all from the Paper Collection, to the layout! I absolutely love every single beautiful embellishment! I also used the magical sequin mix, with its magical little flowers, from the April Bonuz Bundle. Pops of Color in coordinating colors finished off the layout! 

Full Process Video: Process Video Here

Remember to add my name, Sarah Millerhouse, to your next Shimmerz Paints order to receive a free gift! 

I hope you have a beautiful, creative day!! 

Love to Explore | Sarah Millerhouse | March Color Kitz +

 

I am excited to share this layout featuring the March Color Kitz + a few more Shimmerz colors I love! I had a great time creating this layout and painting all the colors on the background! For this layout, I was inspired by one of Missy Whidden's older layouts where she used somewhat similar circles on the background. I love how an idea you see can spark creativity and take on a life of its own! 

For the background, I started by cutting different sizes of dotted circles out of the background paper using my Cricut. From there, I got busy adding lots of beautiful colors to the background. From the March Color Kitz, I used Shimmerz - Pink Caviar, and then I mixed the Shimmerz - Spruce It Up with the Inklingz - Dear John Letter to get a lighter green. I also used Shimmerz - Bumbly Bee & Celery and Creameez - Boogie Boardin' Blue to get the combination of colors I wanted. I let the colors blend and mix a little as I went, and I love the result! I then put a piece of black cardstock behind it to get the vivid black dots. 

Once that dried, I used paper and embellishments from the Where to Next? collection to mat my photo with torn paper, fussy cut out flowers to adorn the page around the photo, and add some tags sticking out from behind it. 

I used two different sets of Thickers for my title, and I love how the colors look with the Shimmerz Paints and patterned papers. I also added embroidery thread to the tags in contrasting colors to add another texture to the layout. 

I finished the layout by adding Pops of Color in coordinating colors! I had fun with this layout and hope you find inspiration here!

Remember, if you place an order with Shimmerz Paints, be sure to put my name, Sarah Millerhouse, in the comment section to get a free gift! 

Have a beautiful day! 

Hoppin' Down the Bunny Trail | Sarah Millerhouse | March 2024 Color Kitz

 

Hello, friends! I enjoyed using the March Color Kitz to create this layout! I love the spring feel of the colors, patterned papers, and embellishments! I have a full process video up linked below. 

For the title, I used the March cutfile that comes in the Color Kitz. I absolutely adore this cutfile and how easy it was to build a layout around it. I painted the backing pieces with the Shimmerz - Pink Caviar from the March Color Kitz and Shimmerz - Marigold & Bumbly Bee from past Kitz. I then ran them through a texture folder to add the texture to the words. This pattern reminded me of an Easter basket weave! 

For the background, I used one of the patterned papers from the collection.  I used a hexagon stencil with the Shimmerz - Spruce It Up and Vibez - Arti-Choked from the March Color Kitz, along with Shimmerz - Celery. I put all three colors down on my craft mat, blended them together, and added them through the stencil with an ink blending foam dauber. 

I used a combination of stamps and ephemera from the March Kitz to create the flowers. For the darker pink/purple flowers, I layered on Vibez - Quit Yer Wine-n, Shimmerz - Pink Caviar, Inklingz - Rose Colored Glasses (March Bonuz Bundle), and Color Splash - Flashy Flamingo. I let the layers of color dry and then stamped and fussy-cut flowers. For the yellow and orange flowers, I used the ephemera flowers from the Kitz and painted on the same colors as the title. This helped connect all the colors in the layout together. 

For the leaves, I painted on the greens and yellows used on the layout and layered them in color after color. I then used metal dies from my stash to cut out different types of leaves. I love the pop of green and texture this adds to the layout. 

I finished the layout by adding lots of bunnies from the ephemera set in the Kitz and jewels, crystals, and Pops of Color from my stash. This was a super fun and super Shimmerz Paints-filled layout to create! 

I have all the details in the full process video up on the Shimmerz Paints channel here: Full Process Video

Remember that if you place a Shimmerz order and put my name, Sarah Millerhouse, in the comments, you will get a free gift! Have a beautiful day!