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 

Thankful Scrapbooking Layout using the November Color Kitz

 Hey all, Nicole here using the gorgeous November Color Kitz to make this fun layout documenting a beautiful fall sunset!

I started by making these cool die cut fringe pumpkins using paper from the kit and fussy cutting the THANKFUL banner.  I then used the rest of the patterned paper from the THANKFUL banner page, as well as the golden star paper to make my background.

I added my fringe pumpkins, picture and the THANKFUL banner to my background and then started to embellish.  I used the little medallion stickers from the kit and then die cuts to make three clusters on my page.

I finished my page with some journaling and splatters from the two vibes that come with the kit.

Thanks so much for popping on to read about my layout.  You can still grab the November Color Kitz and use my name Nicole in the shopping cart notes to get a free gift with your order.  You can also watch my process for this video here: Thankful Scrapbooking Layout Process

Until next time, Nicole 

Fall Scrapbooking Layout Using the November Color Kitz

Hey all, Nicole here with my first layout using the November Color Kitz.  I made a very fall inspired layout documenting me and my friend out for dinner.

The first thing that I did for this layout was to make the banner pieces.  I cut the strips of paper to 2 1/2 inches wide.  I then used a banner punch to make the pieces.  I distressed all the pieces then used foam dots to adhere to my watercolor paper.  I used all 5 paints that come with the kit to add color above and below the banner pieces.

 I then embellished with goodies from the kit in two clusters on the banner.  I also added sequins and thread to my clusters.

I just loved the way this layout turned out!  The November Color Kitz were absolutely perfect for this!  I hope you got some inspiration from this layout on how to use your Shimmerz kitz.  You can still find this kit available in the shop and don't forget 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 for this layout here: Fall Scrapbooking Layout

Until next time, Nicole Santos
 

Happy Halloween Scrapbooking Layout Using the October Color Kitz Bundle

Hey all, Nicole here with a spooky fun scrapbooking layout using the October Color Kitz Bundle.  I am documenting me and my girls making some haunted gingerbread houses last year for Halloween.
 

The first thing that I did for this layout was to make these mixed media flowers.  I covered a watercolor paper with the orange and pink colors from the kit and then sent it through my cricut to cut these flowers.

Next I paper pieced my pattern paper and my photos on the page.  I then added the flowers to the upper right and lower left corners of my page.  I used black sequins from my stash to add the middle of the flowers.
 

I added embellishments from the kit to my clusters as well as a haunted house and a title piece.  I finished with my journaling and some Black Hole splatters.

Thanks for popping in to read about this layout.  I hope it gives you some ideas on how to use your kit!  You can find the kit here and don't forget to use my name in the shopping cart notes to get yourself a free gift with your order:

https://www.shimmerzpaints.com/collections/shimmerz-paints-color-kitz/products/color-kitz-the-complete-october-2025-color-kitz-collection

 I also have a process video for this layout over on YouTube here: Spooky Halloween Layout

Until next time, Nicole Santos 

 

Orange You Cute! | Creating With The July Color Kitz

 Oh my goodness! I absolutely love the July Color Kitz. The colors are so bright and remind me of all things summer. I started with a piece of 12x12 Mixed Media Foundation Cardstock. I pulled several paints from the kit to create a mixed media painted background. I used Sunny-Shimmerz, Orange You Glad-Coloringz, Lettuce Get Together-Creameez, and Evergreen-Shimmerz. 

Next I torn the patterned paper that has the oranges, lemons, and limes design on it. I added this torn paper horizontally across the top and bottom of the page. Next I cut a half inch strip of the orange plaid paper. My layout design is fairly simple and came together very quickly. 

I adhered the velum fruit ephemera to a piece of white cardstock and fussy cut them out. This gave the pieces a little more stability and allowed me to add some foam tape to the back of them. I backed my photos with various pieces of paper from the kit. 

I embellished with a few of the tiny foam dot stickers. With that my layout is complete. Remember when you shop on the Shimmerz Paints website you can add my name "Melissa Minor" to the notes section and 
Shimmerz will send you a free paint. 

July Color Kitz

I'll be back later this month with another layout. Until next time, happy scrapping!

Melissa Minor

Embellishing With The Shimmerz Paints June Color Kitz

 

Hi crafty friends! I am so excited to be creating today with the Shimmerz Paints June Color Kitz. I absolutely love the kit this month. To start my layout I first chose the patterned papers I wanted to use. For my background I picked the paper that looked like it had sand. Last October we celebrated my boyfriend Dale's birthday in Florida. I thought it would be fun to create a beach themed page to document the occasion. Even though my picture was taken at the hotel this will help us remember we were near the beach for his birthday. 

Next I chose the paper that looked like water and the paper with the gold shells. I cut these using a Sunburst cutfile from Allison Davis. I used the same cut file and just resized one smaller than the other. I distressed the edges of the papers and adhered to the sand background. My photo I printed at home on the Epson Picture Mate 400. I printed in 4x4 in size. I popped it up using some foam dimension. While my cricut was still out I created a title using the print and cut feature that says Fifty In Florida. 

To finish my layout I used several seashell stamps from my stash and painted them up using the beautiful paints that came in the kit. I absolutely love the way this layout turned out. I have a full process video linked below. 

Don't forget to add my name, Melissa Minor, to the notes section of your order and Shimmerz will send you a FREE paint! 

Arcade Fun | Shimmerz Paints June Color Kitz | Brandy Vaughn

Hello friends! I'm back with my second layout using the June Color Kitz from Shimmerz Paints.

I knew this kit would be perfect for documenting these very colorful photos of taking our granddaughter to the arcade. I couldn't wait to get started!

Even though the kit has a beachy theme, I didn't let that deter me. I chose the piece that I wanted to be my border first, so that I wouldn't cut into its edges.

Next, I saturated a piece of white cardstock with Spritz Walkin' A Tight Heliotrope and another piece with a combination of Vibes Jeni B Blue from the kit and Spritz You're the Zest from my stash. This created a perfect green color to die-cut some leaves from. I also die-cut some flowers from the purple.

I used my Cricut to cut my title from one of the patterned papers in the kit. The paper has multiple colors, so I had to pay attention to the placement of my cuts to achieve the desired colors for my words.

Finally, I added a few pieces of ephemera from the kit, and I was all done.

This one came together quite easily, and I love the results.

Let me know what you think. Also, don't forget to add my name to your Shimmerz order for a FREE product.

xoxo

 

May Color Kitz | Mother's Day Layout | Melissa Minor

 

Hi crafty friends! Melissa Minor @cards.by.melissaminor here on the blog today. I'm creating a Mother's Day layout using the May 2025 Color Kitz. I started my layout by using a tearing tool and tearing the yellow goose paper. I wanted to use this paper because it really reminded me of my boyfriend Dale's Mom. She has a paper mache goose in her house that she made. She's super crafty and has pointed out this goose to me many times. I mean this paper couldn't be any more perfect. The photos I'm documenting are of Dale's Mom Sandy and his Dad Albert. They are such a cute couple! 

After I finished tearing my paper I added a strip of mixed media cardstock that I painted. I added both of the greens from the kit this month Olive Branch-Spritz and Arti-Choked-Vibez. Then I added a little yellow distress oxide ink and a layer of the brand new Butter Believe It-Shimmerz. I made an oopsy when cutting my papers so I cut my page to 11x11 to cover my mistake. Then I matted onto a sheet of 12x12 white cardstock. 

I then took several of the pieces of ephemera from the kit and layered around my page. I created three embellishment clusters. These clusters are in a triangle and really help draw your eye around the page. Some of the ephemera pieces I layered up using foam tape for extra dimension. 

To finish the layout I used several of the sequins from the May Bonus Bundle. If you'd like to watch my layout come together I have a process video linked below. Remember when you place an order on the Shimmerz Paints website add my name -Melissa Minor-to the notes section to receive a free gift. 

Thanks friends! I'll be back next month to create with the June Color Kitz!

Waiting For Dad Scrapbook Layout

Hey all! Nicole here with another fun layout using the Color Kitz Bundle.  I am documenting my black lab peeking out the curtains waiting for her dad to come home.  She is sooooo cute!

 

To start this layout I used the Mustard Seed Vibez to make a swatch card (used as a layering piece) and the background of this layout.  I used Foundations paper to make both the card and the background.

 

 I layered up the swatch card, the white and orange giant grid patterned paper, the blue floral paper, and my photo to make a statement for the middle of my layout.  I distressed all of them and popped them up on foam tape.

 

 Next I fussy cut out the black and white flowers and created little groups of them cascading down my layout.  I then used ephemera and stickers from the kit to add to those little clusters.

 

 I added a title which I die cut from some black card stock.  To finish off this layout I added some black sequins and my journaling.

 

Thanks for popping in and reading about my layout.  I hope it gives you some ideas of how to use the kit.  You can still grab the kit from the website, just remember to use my name Nicole in the shopping cart notes to get a little freebie with your purchase.

 

Until next time, Nicole

 

So Sweet | Shimmerz Paints March Color Kitz | Brandy Vaugh

 Hello, friends! I am back with a new layout for Shimmerz Paints using the March 2025 Color Kitz.

This layout idea had been floating around in my head for weeks, so I was excited to finally see it happen. I cut out two strips of patterned paper in varying sizes and fish-tailed both ends of each. Then, I spayed the centers of each strip to make them more pliable, gathered them in the center, and let them dry.

Next, I used the packaging technique to add color to my background. First up was Shimmerz in Peaches & Cream. I let it dry, then added Inklingz in Freshly Minted and let it dry. I adhered my strips to the center and added the photo to the center using 3 layers of foam dots. Finally, I pulled out some embellishments from the kit and a title from my stash to finish the page.

This simple layout is full of dimension and texture.

Check out the Shimmerz Shop to learn more about this adorable kit, and don't forget to add my name to your order for a free product!

xoxo

Brandy

Spring | Melissa Minor | March Color Kitz

 Hi crafty friends! I'm super excited to be sharing a new layout with you using the March 2025 Color Kitz. This kit is absolutely gorgeous! I started my layout by fussy cutting some of the floral images from the black & white patterned paper. I then painted up the images.

I used the Don't Citron Me -Coloringz to apply paint to the leaves. I then used Pink Stilettos - Coloringz, Freshly Minted - Inklingz, Stay Posy-tive -Shimmerz, and Daffodil - Creameez (Available in the bonus bundle) to paint the florals. I love the way these large florals turned out! If you haven't painted on the Shimmerz Paints papers you need to give it a try.

Next I started on the base of my page. I pulled out a piece of white 12x12 mixed media card stock. I applied modeling paste through a stencil and set aside to dry. My stenciling is very subtle but I think it adds a nice little detail. Then I applied some Dusty Concord purple Distress Oxide ink to the center of my page. I applied the beautiful Stay Posy-tive Shimmerz and Pink Stilettos Coloringz to the inked portion and kind of mixed the two colors spreading out from the center.

The photos I'm documenting today are of myself trying on Lululemon leggings. My boyfriend Dale bought me my very first pair. So fun!!!! I print all my pictures at home using the Epson Picture Mate 400. My photos are printed to 2.5x4.5. I enjoy printing at home and being able to choose the size photos I print. I used one of the pretty purple patterned papers included in the kit along the center of my page. I matted that paper in black and distressed all the edges.

I added some of the heart ephemera, the film strip, and my title Spring. I love the Dotz that come in the Color Kitz. The selfie dotz was perfect for my page since after all this is a selfie photo. I placed some tangled thread behind my dotz for some extra interest. I also added a few of the sequins that came in this month's bonus bundle. They are so pretty! I really like all the colors in them. I have a full tutorial over on YouTube. 

Don't forget to add my name to your Shimmerz Paints order to receive a free paint!

Happy Crafting,

Melissa Minor @cards.by.melissaminor