Creating a Mixed Media Background with Daisie Scraps

 Hi everyone!  Today I am sharing how I like to create my own pattern paper using Shimmerz Paints.  

Products Used:

• Coloringz Night Moves
• Vibez Grey Flannel
• Spritz Granny Grey
• Shimmeringz Concrete
  
•  Vibez Before Dawn
• Shimmerz Celery
•  Inklingz Green Goddess
  
• Exclusive Cut File from Color Kitz 

First I used the black and gray mists to create my plaid background.  It was super simple to do.  I just dipped a paint brush directly into the bottle and used a ruler to paint on straight lines.  This was a super simple process!  Plaid is the easiest design to create because it's only lines.  

 

Then I embellished my cut files.  I used the wreath cut file from the December Color Kitz and cut it on green cardstock.  I then used Shimmerz Celery and Inklingz Green Goddess to create depth in my wreath.  This really upgraded the cut file pieces and made my wreath really shine.  

 

Next I used the pieces to create a wreath on my page.  I glued all the pieces down alternating the light and dark shades in the branches.  I embellished the wreath with some glitter stars and some red circles to represent ornaments.  I added a title and some ribbon to finish everything off!

 

Check out the process video for a more in depth look at my process!  Let me know if you have any questions about any of the techniques I used.  Don't forget to add my name ( Daisie) to the comments of your next purchase for a fun little freebie to be included with your order!

https://youtu.be/8Jf6j1BiPgQ

Thanks for visiting!  Have a crafty day!

Daisie

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.....

Hello lovely Shimmerz friends and thanks for being here today.  I don't know about you but I am busy getting ready for the holidays and today I want to share a little hanger with you.

I'll give you a quick run down of how I put this together

I started with a little wooden plaque that I had prepped with black gesso. I added crackle glaze to it and when that had dried added a coat of off white acrylic paint. When the cracks started to appear it was ready for the next step, adding some texture with the help of a stencil and some clear texture paste. Now it was ready to start playing with my Shimmerz paints.
I started with giving my project a light base coat with a mix of Shimmerz Celery andh a little Creameez Sage Isn't So Good towards the centre.

Next I put the stencil back in place and added some Texturez Muddy Buddy to add more depth and texture. I just applied it with my finger through the stencil.

I wanted to keep the background quite simple to leave space for additional layers.

I cut a label from Kraft card, gave it a light coat of gesso and then added a few sprays of Coloringz  Chocolate Brownie. I stamped some snow flakes and a sentiment in Archival ink and then added a bit more Texturez with my finger for a little more interest in the background.

Some bright red leaves and a rose from my stash also got a few sprays of the Chocolate Brownie to gunge them up a bit, as was the little deer  below.

A little die cut, added a bit more interest to the bottom edge and that was it.

Quick easy and so much fun to do. I always love to see how the different sprays and paints react on different textured surfaces. Hope you are having fun with your holiday projects, and thanks for visiting here like always. But before you leave, don't forget, you can order Shimmerz products directly from the Shimmerz Paints Store. If you do,  mention my name (Astrid Maclean) in the «Instruction to Merchant/seller» part of your order form (just below your name and address). After clicking «add», you'll get a FREE product in the color of your choice. And for people from outside the US, Shimmerz do a really good deal on postage!

Thanks for visiting today and have fun making your own Christmas projects! Shimmerz beautiful shimmering paints and sprays are just perfect for Christmas!