Fun & Vibrant Layout by Lorilei Murphy

Hello friends! For this layout I got out my stash of Crate Paper Wild Heart to have some fun with the gorgeous purples, pinks, and blue of the Shimmerz Paints I selected!  Full disclosure- I have made my fair share of messed up backgrounds with paints and mists, and I have learned to use colors that are harmonious vs. contrasting when I want to make a pretty page!  I knew I wanted to use the FUN letters, so I used them to choose my colors!

I started with a white background and applied gesso.  My first color to go down was Sweet Heart Vibez using the packaging technique (spray mist onto plastic packaging - flip packaging onto a background- smush), and I also added some pink splatters using the tube and a tapping motion.  I usually start with the lightest color of a set I have chosen so I can build the color up.  Next, I used the same methods to apply the Frost Bite, such a gorgeous color and it has lots of shimmer!  I added the blue next to the pink spots, overlapping slightly so that it would make a new purple color.

I let everything dry and used the Vivacious Violet spray next, I only added splatters and drops with it, so that the purple wouldn't over power the nice mix of pink and blue.  It is a lovely shade and added just the right pop of color!  Once all the paint had dried, I started layering all my scrap items.  I used a white floral cut file under my photo to give it some nice definition against the painted background.

Most times I find that the paint puddles help to dictate where the photos and design will end up on a layout.  I embellished the left side of my photo and then added more embellishments in a vertical line with the photo.  As I added die cuts, I found the shiny gold Wild Heart photo reel embellishment and thought the gold was a perfect addition to add sparkle and glam.  I got out my Old Yeller Inklingz and added gold splatters in the vertical line.

Thanks for joining me today!  I hope your next project is full of messy, painty fun!

Supplies used:  Sweet Heart Vibez / Frost Bite / Vivacious Violet / Old Yeller

Let it Snow Layout | Lorilei Murphy

Hello! Lorilei here today with my first post as part of the Shimmerz team! I am very happy to be able to share my creations with you! I have been collecting Shimmerz colors for a couple years and love the artsy feeling they bring to layouts!

Today I made a wintery page featuring Snow & Cocoa by Crate Paper. I chose five sprays to co-ordinate with the collection. I started my page by prepping white card stock with clear gesso. I used the packaging technique to add a big pool of Oh Say Can You Sea and Deep Blue Sea to the area I knew my photo would be.

I made sure the teal colors were very dry before adding the pinks. I didn't want any mixing of these contrasting colors! Using the cap and tube I splattered Pink Stilettos, Caribbean Sunset and Sweet Heart around the teal area and extended the splatters out to the right side of the page. I love how the little sprinkles look through the acetate die cut, just like colorful snowflakes!

Once all the paint was dry I added my photo and embellishments. The addition of the Snow and Cocoa glitter snowflakes really brought out the Shimmerz splatters!

Thanks so much for joining me today. I look forward to sharing my pages with you!

Shimmerz Products Used: Deep Blue Sea - Vibez /  Oh Say Can You Sea - Coloringz / Pink Stilettos - Coloringz / Caribbean Sunset - Spritz / Sweet Heart - Vibez

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