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.

Remember, if you need supplies, stop by the Shimmerz Shop! Type JENNIFER in the comments at checkout to receive a freebie with your order!

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

- Jennifer

Life is Good | Jen McMurtrey

Hey Shimmerz friends!

It's Jen today with a layout using beautiful Shimmerz Coloringz in hues that are sure to brighten your day. With all of the holiday projects I've been making lately, I thought it would be nice to take a break and create something with a spring-like color palette. 

For this project I used the following Shimmerz Coloringz.

Ahoy Matey

Punked Up Purple

Pink Stilettos

Here is a look at the layout.

To create the background, I sprayed the Coloringz onto white cardstock and blotted the excess with a paper towel. I love the gradient look of the colors - they are so vivid against the white.

Next, I used another piece of white cardstock with a cut file from Whimsey Fox Crafts and placed it on top of the painted background

Along with the beautiful Shimmerz Coloringz, I pulled patterned papers, die cuts, and stickers from my Cocoa Vanilla Studio Stash to match the background. 

The title was also sprayed with the Coloringz to mimic the background gradient colors.

The colors all go so well together and I used a black and white photo, which really pops against the bright hues. To finish, I added white enamel dots for a bit more texture. 

Be sure to visit the Shimmerz Shop to pick up these amazing Shimmerz Coloringz. Remember to type JENNIFER in the comments at checkout to receive a freebie with your order.

I hope you have a blessed holiday and new year!

Jen

Autumn Vibes Color Challenge | Amanda Baldwin

Hi Shimmerz Friends!

Amanda here, & I am so excited to be sharing my take on the 

Autumn Vibes October Color Challenge!

My focus color for this month is Vibez Quit Yer Wine-n and oh my heart, this color is divine!!! Absolutely perfect for all your Fall creations!

Rather than rave about how beautiful this color is though,

here's a look at what I created with it.....

"October"

So Beautiful! 

I just adore that photograph of my two darlings, and the Vibez Quit Yer Wine-n color was the perfect choice for both celebrating Fall and childhood playfulness! 

I apply Quit Yer Wine-n to the top semi circle of the layout with the packaging technique. This creates a more textural look, and really highlights the berry tones within the Quit Yer Wine-n color. I also splatter this pretty color along the semi circle rim, and then decide to create a much smaller semi circle of splatters at the base of my layout too! 

To compliment Quit Yer Wine-n, I add Vibez Glorious Day and Coloringz Ahoy Matey to the mix. 

Here's a closer look for you.....

Gosh, it's pretty!!!

The golden hues in Glorious Day really add that 'extra' to the wine base. So beautiful! 

While that mulberry wine base is gorgeous, I really must stress how different the Quit Yer Wine-n color appears when applied this way. Using the packaging technique really impedes the shimmering sediment in the paint. You'll still see 'shimmer' but  not at the intensity that we're used to. 

You'll spot the difference immediately when you see my title sprayed with Quit Yer Wine-n below....

Oh.WOW!!! 

Now that's Quit Yer Wine-n! 

How incredible is that golden shimmer through that burgundy wine color?!! 

Absolutely sensational!!!

Quit Yer Wine-n is such a beautiful, rich color and certainly looks its absolute best when sprayed onto projects. 

For a few painty tips, and lots more details - including how this beautiful layout came together, 

please check out my process video on the Shimmerz Channel HERE 

I hope you enjoy watching, and feel inspired to try our beautiful Vibez: Quit Yer Wine-n for all your Fall creations! Get yours from the store HERE 

Thanks so much for visiting, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

**Type AMANDA in the comments section of your order to receive a FREE gift!**

Shimmerz Products Featured:

Vibez: Quit Yer Wine-n

Vibez: Glorious Day

Coloringz: Ahoy Matey 

#Happy layout with Sandi Clarkson

Hello, Shimmerz Paints fans! 

Sandi Clarkson here with you today sharing a layout of baby grandson Joel. 

He has been quite ill and this is the first time I have dared to scrap him. 

Such a sweet photo! 

I wanted to highlight our new Ahoy Matey Coloringz, so I chose a Creative Embellishments chipboard panel layering piece and a title to do just that! I've saturated both pieces with the Ahoy Matey Coloringz which is a great dark saturated Navy color, yum! And just to define it a bit better, I added just a hint of navy blue embossing powder in a few places.




Here is a close-up of the panel piece. You can also see my splatters of Glorious Day Vibez and Jeni B Bleu Vibez. And because they are new, I've included some of our partner Spigelmom Scraps Sequins Boymomlife sequins.  So perfect for a boy page!  (Just some gesso to blend.)




Here is, of course, the title piece and the bottom ridge of the Heart Panel. Once again you can see the great Ahoy Matey Colorings and the 2 Vibez colors as well as the sequins.




I'm notorious for adding flowers to my boy pages especially when they are still little like this, haha!
 Aren't those sequins fantastic?




One last close-up to show the dimension.


Shimmerz Paints
Ahoy Matey Coloringz
Glorious Day Vibez
Jeni B Bleu Vibez
and
Spigelmom Scraps Sequins Boymomlife sequins

Don't forget to include my name "SANDI" when you place your order for a free surprise product from Stacey.
Thanks for coming by today!