Happy 12x12 Scrapbooking Layout

 Hey all!  Nicole here using the April Shimmerz Color Kitz to make this layout documenting me and my fam putting on this oversized JAMNOLA hat in New Orleans.  I'm using the You're the Zest and Pink Lemonade paints from the kit as well as paper and embellishments.

 I knew I wanted to make a grid layout since I had three photos so I used the paints to make my starting points on this 12x12 watercolor paper.

 One of the papers from the kit had all kinds of little label cut aparts.  I used one behind my photos to add layers.  I also added a 3x4 of the pink plaid paper for the spot where my title is going to go.

 I then used the die cuts and dotz to add more embellishing to each photo.  I added my journaling and some purple sequins (they look blue but there are purple) from my stash.

Thanks for stopping in to read about my layout.  I hope it gets you in the crafty mood and gives you some ideas on how to use your kit.  This is my last post for Shimmerz, so I would like to thank you all for your support while on the team and I wish everyone the best!

Thanks, Nicole Santos 

Let's Go 12x12 Scrapbooking Layout

 Hey all, Nicole here with my first project using the March Color Kitz!  You can see that this month's kits are just full of beautiful, bright colors!  I'm documenting me and the fam flying to Texas last December!

 The first thing that I did was use some clear gesso on the right side of that beautiful heart paper.  I then added 4 of the paints from the kit over on that side as well and let that dry.

 I then fussy cut some flowers from two of the patterned papers.  I added this with some of the die cuts from the kit to my embellishment clusters.  I also added my title with the letters that come with the kit!

Lastly I added some splatters of Black Hole to my clusters and called my layout done.

Thanks for popping on to read all about my layout.  You can also watch my process video for this here: Let's Go Process Video

Don't forget that if you grab the kit or anything else over at Shimmerz to use my name Nicole in the shopping cart notes to get a free gift with your order!

Until next time, Nicole Santos
 

Winter Memories Scrapbooking Layout

Hey all, Nicole here with my second scrapbooking layout using the January Color Kitz!  I am documenting a sweet winter moment in the Rose Garden at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens last month! 

I started with adding the Loose Lips Pink Ships Inklingz onto my watercolor paper for the background.  I added it in a kind of L shape to the upper right of the layout.

Next I made some winter flowers using a die and patterned paper from the kit.  I added the flowers and lots of die cuts to the L shape. I matted my photo on patterned paper and added 2 strips to the top and bottom of the page.
 

I finished the page by making a little cluster down in the lower left of the page with the title.  I added some sequins from my stash and my journaling.

Thanks for popping on to read all about my layout!  I hope it gets you in a crafty mood!  You can still grab the January Color Kitz over at the shop and use my name Nicole in the shopping cart notes to get a free gift with your order!  I also have a process video for this layout here: Winter Memories Scrapbooking Process Video

Until next time, Nicole Santos 

Just Chilling Using the January Color Kitz

Hey all! Nicole here with my first layout using the January Color Kitz!  These kits are full of soft winter colors and just perfect for all your seasonal memories! Today I'm documenting me and my hubby at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens.

The first thing that I did was create the background!  I used all the paints in the kit to make a blob of beautiful on a 12x12 watercolor paper.  I then added some splatters and set aside to dry.

Next I did some paper piecing.  I have a little wedge that I use for a template and cut 5 of the patterned papers to make this circular element to the left of my photo.  I distressed all the papers and my photo and then attached to the background!

Lastly I added die cuts and one of the dotz from the kit, making sure to add the title "Just Chillin'".  I also added some journaling and some little iridescent bubbles to the page to finish it off!

Thanks so much for popping on to read about my layout!  I hope I gave you some good tips on how to use your Shimmerz product.  If you decided to grab this kit or anything else from the Shimmerz shop, please make sure to use my name Nicole in the shopping cart notes to get a free gift with your order.

I also have a process video that you can watch here: Just Chillin' Scrapbooking Process

Until next time, Nicole Santos 

Deck the Halls Scrapbooking Layout

Hey all!  Today I'm bringing you another layout using the super fun and festive December Color Kitz!  I am documenting me decking out the Christmas tree!

I started this layout with the middle paper piecing.  I tore 2 patterned papers from the kit and layered them up in the center of the layout.  I then fussy cut some scalloped edge rectangles from another or the patterned papers.  I arranged them on my page and marked the areas I wanted to add mixed media to.  I wound up using the 2 pink paint colors from the kit to make my mixed media areas.  I then went again and put all my papers down as well as my pics.

I then added die cuts to the sides of the photos including Christmas trees, dotz, and wordy bits.

I finished my page with some ephemera for the title area, some journaling, and some Black Hole splatters.

I hope you enjoyed reading about my page and it gives you some idea of how to use your December Kit.  If you decide to grab this kit over at the shop, don't forget to use my name Nicole to the shopping cart notes to grab you a free gift with your order!  I also have a process video for this layout that you can watch here: Nicole's YouTube Channel

Until next time, Nicole Santos 

Pinners Scrapbook Layout

 Hey all! Nicole here with my newest layout using the December Color Kitz!  I am documenting me and my cousin's trip to Pinners this last November.

 

The first thing I did for this layout was to make the background.  I used a plain piece of cardstock for this one and used all the colors to make this circular element on the page.

 I then paper pieced my mats for my photo and die cut out the title using patterned papers from the kits.  I used some of the ephemera from the kit to add embellishing to the layout as well.

I finished with some do dads from my stash to add around the paint circle and some journaling.

Thanks for popping on to read about my layout.  I have a process video that you can watch for this layout here: Nicole's YouTube Channel 

I hope I gave you some inspiration on how to use your December Color Kit.  If you would like to grab the color kit please use my name Nicole in the shopping cart notes to get a free gift with your purchase!

Until next time, Nicole Santos
 

Candy Corn Mixed Media Scrapbook Layout

 Hey all! Nicole here with my first layout using the October Color Kitz!  I'm using paper, die cuts, and of course the paints to make this fun mixed media layout!  I'm documenting the little boo baskets that I made for my "gouls" last Halloween!

 

The first thing that I did was use all the paints from the kit to make these sweet candy corns on the background of my watercolor paper.  I then used the stencil and some ink from my stash to add those cute little bats to the background as well. 

I then grabbed the die cuts and added them through out my clusters, making sure to add my photo to the bottom most candy cane as well!

 

I finished off my layout with some green buttons from my stash and added my journaling to the little journal spot.

I just love the way this layout turned out!  It is so fun and I just love those pops of pink from the Color Kit.  If you decided that you just have to have this kit, please use my name Nicole in the shopping cart notes for a free gift with your order. 

Thanks for popping on to read about my layout.  I hope it gives you all kinds of fun ideas to use with your kit!

Until next time, Nicole Santos 

Take It Easy Using the September Color Kitz

 Hey all!  Nicole here with my first page using the September Color Kitz!  I am documenting a photo of me in my favorite room from TeamLabs Borderless in Tokyo.

I first cut the butterfly cut file that is exclusive for the Color Kitz out of kraft paper.  I then lightly traced it on a sheet of watercolor paper.  I used all the paints from the Kitz to make the background behind the butterfly.  Once dry I attached the butterfly to the page with foam tape.  I then attached my watercolor page to the yellow patterned paper as shown.

 

Next I added my photo to the right of the butterfly.  I then added a little cluster of embellishments from the kit next to my photo.

Lastly I added a little cluster to the top left of my page.  I cut out two strips of paper from the patterned papers, embellished with die cuts and then added some puffy stickers and a dot.

Thanks so much for coming on to read about my layout!  I hope it gets you in a crafty mood.  If you decided to grab this kit from the shop don't forget to use my name Nicole in the shopping cart notes to get a free gift with your order!

Until next time, Nicole Santos
 

Good Vibes using the August Color Kitz Bundle

Hey all!  Nicole here with my second layout using the fabulous August Color Kitz Bundle.  I am documenting some fun we had in Japan while playing the claw machines.

The first thing I did for this layout was to make the background.  I actually started with the wavy paper from the kit and cut 5" strips of waves.  I then lined them up on the left side of the paper and distressed them.  Then I used 4 of the 5 paints that we got in the kit to make bursting rays on the right side of the page.

Next I added my photos with some mats made with paper from the kit.  I also distressed these and popped them up on foam.

 Lastly I added embellies from the kit, including: die cuts, stickers and a dotz.  I finished of with some journaling and then made some doodle hearts around my clusters.

Thanks so much for coming to read all about my layout!  I hope it gets you in a crafty mood.  If you are interested in grabbing the Color Kitz Bundle please use my name Nicole in the shopping cart notes for a free gift with your order.  I also have a process video that you can watch here: https://youtu.be/rDEE3C1Grqc

Until next time, Nicole Santos 

 

Rainy Day Using the August Color Kitz Bundle

 Hey all, Nicole here with my first layout using the August Color Kitz Bundle!  I am documenting a rainy day while we were exploring the streets of Tokyo!  

 The first thing that I did for this layout was make the background.  I used all the colors from the kit to make this rainbow and added some dots at the ends of the rainbow.  You can watch me make this background here: https://youtu.be/FKpTiBzDSCo

Next I paper pieced my layout together and added my pics.  I tore the bottom of the rainbow paper and added the polka dotted paper to the bottom.  I distressed my photos and popped them up on foam tape.  I then added my title down in the lower right corner.

 Lastly I added all the embellies from the kit.  It includes die cuts, stickers, and little dotz.  I then splattered with Black Hole paint.

Thanks so much for stopping by to read about my layout.  I hope it gets you in a crafty mood.  You can watch my process for this video here: https://youtu.be/eL7QrMEyAEA

Don't forget to grab your Color Kitz Bundle and use my name Nicole in the shopping cart to get you a free gift!

Until next time, Nicole Santos 

My Sweet Boy Using the July Color Kitz

Hey all!  Nicole here with another layout using the July Color Kitz!  Today I'm documenting my sweet dog, Rocky.  This was our last day with Rocky and it brings up such emotion, so I thought it would be nice to document with some bright cheerful colors.
 

 The first thing I did for this layout was to make the background.  I used all the shimmerz and sprays to make this from the kit.

Next I paper pieced from the papers that came with the kit, trying to match the colors with the paints.

Finally I used elements from the kits to embellish!  I also added some buttons and sequins from my stash.  I added my title using a stamp and finished with journaling.

Thanks so much for stopping in to read about my layout!  You can grab the July Color Kitz in the shop and don't forget to use my name Nicole in the shopping cart notes to grab a free gift with your order!  I also have a process for this page here: Shimmerz Process Video

Until next time, Nicole Santos 

 

Summer Memories Using the July Color Kitz

Hey all, Nicole here with my first layout using the beautiful July Color Kitz!  I'm documenting this silly photo of my youngest while we were traveling back in May!

The first thing I did for this layout was add some texture paste through a heart stencil on a piece of Foundations Mixed Media Paper for my background.  I then used all the colors that come in the kit to add lines of paint going down the middle, making sure to add some splatters as well.

I then grabbed the black and white floral paper that comes with the kit and colored 3 flowers with all the colors and painted some leaves with the Evergreen Shimmerz as well.

Next I added some torn patterned paper to my layout along with my photo that was matted with some different paper from the kit.  I added all my flowers and leaves and then I added embellishments from the kit as well as my title.  Lastly I added some splatters of Black Hole to the layout to add that finishing touch.

Thanks so much for popping on to read about my layout.  You can grab the kit and the Black Hole paint in the Shimmerz shop and use my name Nicole in the shopping cart notes to get a free gift.  You can also watch my process video for this layout here: Summer Memories Mixed Media Scrapbooking Layout

Until next time, Nicole Santos 

Mermaid Vibes Beach Layout Using the June Color Kitz

Hey all, Nicole here with this fun mixed media, beachy layout using the June Color Kitz.  I started by making my background on a sheet of Foundations paper with 2 sprays from the kit.  I have a video for this that you can watch here: Beachy Background 

I then distressed my pic and put it smack dab in the middle of the layout!  I used the die cuts that came with the kit for my title and lots of embellies throughout the layout!

I fussy cut some gold shells from one of the papers in the kit and added those, along with some stickers amongst the other embellies.  I also added the mermaid scales dot to the upper right of my photo.

I finished by adding little doodles, splatters, and sequins to my layout!  Thanks so much for popping in to read about my layout!  I had so much fun creating this one!  You can grab the June Color Kitz in the shop and don't forget to add my name Nicole to the shopping cart to grab a little freebie with your order!  You can also watch my process for this here: Mermaid Vibes Beach Layout 

Until next time, Nicole Santos