Quality Time | Jennifer McMurtrey

Hello Shimmerz friends!

It's Jennifer today with a project documenting the current quarantine using several beautiful Shimmerz products.

Here's a look at the 12 x 12 layout I created using the following Shimmerz Paints and the Pinkfresh Studio Noteworthy Collection.

To get this look, I used the following Shimmerz:

Shimmerz Magenta

Shimmerz Pink

Creameez Boogie Boardin' Blue

Creameez Purple Rain

I love using Shimmerz to create unique backgrounds on my projects. For this, I cut the diamond shapes from a piece of patterned paper and then traced around one of them several times on white cardstock. Next, I painted several of the diamond shapes and set them aside to dry while I used the same Shimmerz colors on another piece of cardstock to create my background

After cutting out all of the diamonds, I used a disressing tool on the edges to give them more texture and dimension. 

My photos were printed in black and white and backed with strips of patterned paper from the same Pinkfresh collection. They were glued in place and then the photos were adhered over the top with foam squares.

I added a few embellishments around the photo and then went to work decorating the diamonds I painted. The accents were all color coordinated with each diamond to keep the layout from getting too busy.

Last, I added the title and journaling on opposite sides of the layout to create a visual line.

If you're loving the beautiful Shimmerz colorz used on this project, be sure to visit the website and get yours today. Remember to type JENNIFER in the comments at checkout to receive a freebie with your order!

Thank you for stopping by today, and I hope you are inspired to create!!

- Jennifer

Valentine Stash Busting | Jen McMurtrey

Hey Shimmerz friends!

It's Jen today with a sweet Valentine layout using beautiful, vibrant Shimmerz Paints with loads of product from my stash.

For this project, I used the exclusive Valentine Cut File included with the February Color Kitz and the following paints.

Creameez Boogie Boarding Blue

Shimmerz Pink

Shimmerz Magenta

Shimmerz Pip, Pip Cherry-O

This layout began by my digging deep in the recesses of my crafty stash - I used a piece of Cosmo Cricket resist mixed media paper along with various Crate Paper collections. It is my goal this year to make a dent in what I have and use the beautiful products I love so much.

The Cosmo Cricket resist paper has tiny hearts all over it, which is perfect for Valentine's Day. Using each of the Shimmerz Paints from above, I began creating the background. After letting it dry overnight, I added the Creameez Boogie Boarding Blue over the pinks to add a bit of contrast.

 Next, I tore a piece of white cardstock and layered it over the background - I love the stark contrast.

Embellishments were next, and I went to work layering die cuts, stickers, and patterned papers on the page. Additionally, I cut several hearts from the Valentine Cut File and painted them using the same colors. These are tucked in all over the layout.

I used a simple title in black to match the photos and placed some neutral embellishments on the project to anchor the bright colors.

With so much going on, I wanted to have balance and create a cohesive look.

Here's one last look at the finished layout - the bright colors with the textures are so pretty!

Thanks for stopping by today. Be sure to stop by Shimmerz Paints today and get those Valentine projects started. Remember to type JENNIFER in the comments at checkout for a fun freebie.

Have a great day!

- Jen

Stay Wild | Niki Rowland

Hey there Shimmerz fans! Niki here today. How is everyone getting on with Christmas preparations? I love Christmas so much but but today I have a bright and colourful layout to share with you that isn't Christmassy at all! Back to Christmas crafting next week!

So I couldn't resist using this beautiful die cut sheet by Paige Evans from her new Whimsical collection. It sat in my stash for a while becuase I wasn't too sure what to do with it but then I had a lightbulb moment and decided to paint it in all the Shimmerz colours!

I started off by trimming the white card down, backing it on a piece of light pink paper, and then I mounted it on the dark pink border. I then attempted to colour match the colours from the Whimsical collection with my Shimmerz colours. I did a good job - there are so many Shimmerz colours that I had lots of choice and perfect matches in some cases.

I then painted all the flowers and leaves in my chosen colours. I used (all Shimmerz originals) Sunny, Jilted Jade, It's Mint to Be,  Pink O de Mayo, Pink, Pip Pip Cherry-O.

The die cut background painted beautifully. In some cases the flowers were double blooms so I painted the inner and outer petals different colours. The effect is really very beautiful. I added a few yellow and Pink O de Mayo paint splatters. 

It took quite a while to do the painting but it was very peaceful and theraputic and I really enjoyed just sitting and being arty.

 

Once the flowers were all painted I constructed the layout. I wanted the focus to be on the flowers in the background and therefore I tried not to add to it too much. I created a base for my photos on some fussy cut flowers, also from the Whimsical collection. I layered up my photos with a few paper layers and bits of ephemera. I the added rub-on butterflies and enamel butterflies around the flowers on the background.  The title is an Acrylic Perspextive by Bramblefox.

Thanks so much for joining me today - I hope you have enjoyed my very bright and colourful layout!

Happy scrapping and if you place an order, don't forget to put my name in the comments to recieve a free gift. Happy scrapping xx 

Products used: 

Shimmerz Sunny, Jilted Jade, It's Mint to Be,  Pink O de Mayo, Pink, Pip Pip Cherry-O.

'Lovely' Layout | Niki Rowland

Hey there Shimmerz Fans! Niki back with you today sharing a layout and process video creating a bold background. I was inspired by a pink-yellow ombre effect journaling card and thought I'd have a go at re-creating that effect onto a white background.

I started off by painting the bold stripes. I used a wide paintbrush. The yellow is original Shimmerz which is a water colour paint and I could simply dip my brush straight into the pot and paint the stripe. The next colour was the slightly darker yellow/orange which is actually a Vibez Spray - in 'Sunset Strip'. I couldn't fit my wide paintbrush into the bottle so I poured a little bit into a water pot and painted that way. The sprays are very runny so this was more difficult to paint with, however becuase it was so wet it blended really well with the Sunny Shimmerz, which was great for the ombre effect I was going for.

I then moved onto the pinks and I used another original Shimmerz paint for the darker pink and Vibez Pop Art Pink for the lightest one. I then added flicks using coordinating colours over each stripe.

While I was waiting for my stripes to dry I pulled out the word 'Lovely' from a chipboard sheet and had a go at painting that ombre style too. I carefully applied the colours to the word and blended them together to achieve the same ombre effect.

Once my stripes were dry I applied Dazzlerz in Dreamscicle through a stencil onto my background. When everything was dry I behan building up the layers of my layout and embellished using tone on tone embellishments.

To finish off I flicked drops of gold Inklingz in the Miner Miner 49er colour onto my layout.

You can see my process video of this layout below. When you place an order for any Shimmerz products, make sure you pop my name in the comments sections and you will receive a free gift - happy days!

Products used:
Shimmerz Sunny and Pink
Vibes Sunset Strip and Pop Art Pink
Dazzlerz Dreamscicle
Inklingz Miner Miner 49er

Find me on my own blog: Being Scrappy and on Instagram as @nikiclaire

'Today' Layout | Niki Rowland

Hey there, it's Niki here with you today with my very first blog post and process video for Shimmerz Paints as part of their You Tube Education Team. I was so very happy to be invited to join the team becuase I love Shimmerz products, and the reason I love Shimmerz products so much is becuase they all sparkle!

The layout I have to share with you today is called 'Today' and is a photo of my little boy playing in the snow. 

I started off my layout by taking the background paper and using Vibez Pop Art Pink and Shimmerz Pink to make spoldges on my background - I used the packaging technique to do this. I also got brave and added some Vibez Deep Blue Sea which is quite a dark colour amongst all the light pink so I'm glad it turned out well.

I also added some splatters in the same three colours as well as some gold splatters using the Inklingz Miner Miner 49er.

When my background was dry I added a large white snowflake cut file (Just Nick) and then began to build my layout on top of the snowflake.

I then moved on to making the 'Today' title. It was a large chipboard white word. I painted it using the Shimmerz in Tickle Me Turquoise and left that to dry for a short time. I then used a stencil and applied Dazzlerz Foiled Again to get that beautiful silver textured look.

I finished off the layout by adding my photo, embellishments, some fussy cut snowflakes and journaling, all on top of the snowflake.

Thank you so much for joining me today, I hope you have enjoyed my first layout for Shimmerz Paints, I definitely enjoyed making it and sharing it with you.

There is a process video of this layout so that you can see exactly how I made it and you can get a closer look at the different products in action - enjoy.

Happy scrapping xx

Supplies used:

Vibez Pop Art Pink and Deep Blue Sea

Shimmerz: Pink and Tickle Me Turquoise

Inklingz: Miner Miner 49er

Dazzlerz: Foiled Again

Find me on Instagram @Nikiclaire

" You, Me " by Jennifer Marie

Hello to everyone,
Before I start, I wish you all an exellent year 2017. Filled with love and ink Shimmerz :-)
This is my first article on the blog, and I confess that I have somewhat the presumption of the first article and the realization.
It is so much fun to work it is inks that I really burst into this mandate.
And here is my first page:

I played with a lot of texture, a lot of colors that get married so well with my paper and embellishment

Colors used

- Shimmerz Antique lace

- Shimmerz pink

- Texturez Sandy Stone

- Texturez Patina

- Dazzlerz Coral me crazy

and do not forget

For the Birds...

Since summer is coming, I decided our feathered friends needed a new adorable home. (Okay, let's be honest, this little house is going to live inside where I can admire it all season long).

Using 'Tickle-Me-Turquoise I painted around the outside of the rooftop. I then alternated the roof tile ribbons with Carrot Top, Pixie Dust, Shamrock, & Pink.

For the perch, I painted two coats of Espresso. Then using a thin brush, I painted a line of Pixie Dust to accent the owls. For the two center pop-out owls, I painted Shamrock & Pink for a little extra shine.

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Jessie A.

Happy Birthday .... for two!

I designed for my little nieces two Happy Birthday tags.

To create an irregular background I covered the surface of the tags with pink tissue paper cut into small pieces. Then I colored it, a bit, with Distress Ink Worm Lipstick.

Then, I sprayed Cotton Candy Shimmerz and ..... I got a brigth background ....

.... and so, where the Shimmerz spray is, the background becomes a lighter pink.

Finaly, first I colored the flower with Pink Shimmerz and then with Angel Wing Shimmerz to give it a double gloss effect.

Have a great day with creativity!

Roberta

Shimmerz Pink

Show your Shimmerz Pink.

For my pink project I used a canvas to display one of my favorite quotes. The canvas is small (3.75 x 3.75") and I have it displayed in my scrap space.

I painted the canvas with pink paint, then white. I let some pink show thorough. Then I used a make up sponge and sponged Bubble Gum Shimmerz paint all over the canvas edges and quote strips.

I used the same sponge to dab the Bubble Gum Shimmerz paint on my acrylic stamp that I stamped on the canvas background. I used two different stamps, flourish and polka dot.
I punched the butterflies with a punch and painted them with Bubble Gum Shimmerz paint.
I added heart pins and jewels.
I used this technique for my tissue flower, but with tissue only. I painted the edges with Bubble Gum Shimmerz paint.

I hope you are able to join us this month and create something pink with Shimmerz. Read about the details here and post your project in our Shimmerz Flickr Group.