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 

 

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

 

Hello (Kitty) Using the May Shimmerz Paints Color Kitz Bundle

 Hey all, Nicole here with my first layout using the May Color Kitz Bundle.  I am documenting my sweet kitty cat Malcolm... he actually stole my spot on the couch here, but I could never be mad at him, I'll just sit somewhere else :)

I started this layout by using all the paints that come in the kit this month.  I just brushed them on the paper in big strokes.  The paints are absolutely beautiful!

 

I then used papers from the kit that are the same colors as the paints to add to my layout.  I tore little strips and popped them up on the strips of paint.

Next I used die cuts, stickers, and one of the dotz to add my embellishing with like colors again!  I finished this layout by adding my journaling and some little doodle hearts.

Thanks so much for popping on to read about my layout.  I hope it gets you in the mood to use your paints!  You can grab the kitz here and don't forget to use my name Nicole in the shopping cart notes to get a little freebie with your order... Color Kitz Bundle

Until next time, Nicole
 

DIY Painted Embellishments | May Color Kitz | Melissa Minor

Hi crafty friends! I am so excited to share a new layout with you. I used the beautiful May Color Kitz. Everything included in the kit is perfect for documenting Spring memories. I love the floral patterned paper included in the kit. I wanted to bring more attention to it. So, I decided to make some floral embellishments that matched the paper. I dug through my stash and pulled out an old Close to My Heart die set (this company is now closed). I painted a sheet of mixed media cardstock with the Bahama Mama Inklingz. I painted another sheet using Olive Branch Spritz. These are both available in the May 2025 Paint Kit. Then I used my dies and created flower embellishments. I added a little extra detail to the flowers by brushing a hint of orange with Punkin Pie. I think the floral embellishment clusters turned out gorgeous! 

Next I started working on my layout. I used a cut file that I purchased from Scrapbook Generation/Allison Davis titled Triangle Pattern #2. A few of the triangles that I cut out I painted using Butter Believe It-Shimmerz. I love the sparkle and shine that the Shimmerz Paints adds. Some of my triangles have the floral patterned paper and others have the Butter Believe It. I adhered this to my page behind 2 other strips of the patterned paper included in the Color Kitz. 

I pulled out a few embellishments that matched the paper and adhered to the layout using foam tape. I also used a few of the sequins from the May 2025 Bonus Bundle. I have a full tutorial on YouTube linked below.

As a reminder, you can add my name Melissa Minor to the notes section of your order and Shimmerz will send you a free paint! You can add my name to every order you place and each time earn another free paint! 

 

Yay! | April Color Kitz | Melissa Minor

 Hi crafty friends! Melissa Minor @cards.by.melissaminor here on the blog today. I'm super excited to be creating a new layout using the April Color Kitz . I love the Color Kitz this month with all the bright cheery colors. I'm going a little outside my usual style with today's layout. It has a lot more color than I'm used to.

I started by dividing my layout into 4 quadrants. Then I pulled out some coordinating Distress Oxide inks to add a layer of color into each square. I used Fossilized Amber for the yellow. I used Picked Raspberry for the pink. For the blue I used BluePrint Sketch. I used Cracked Pistachio for the green. 

Next I added a layer of paint over the inks. I used Mustard Seed-Vibez , Pip Pip Cherry-O , Born To Be Blue-Coloringz, and Giddy About Green -Inklingz. Then I cut the patterned papers into 4x4 inch squares and cut them in half diagonally. I layered those pieces onto black cardstock cut to 4 1/4x 4 1/4 squares cut diagonally. I used an edge distressing tool to distress the edges of all the pieces. I arranged the triangles around the layout in a pattern. 

With the black cardstock layer added I wanted to bring more black onto the layout. I pulled Black Hole-Color Splash from my stash and made black splatters all over the page. For my embellishments I fussy cut some of the flowers from the patterned paper. I also fussy cut some elements from the coloring sheet. I added some puffy stickers for a title and created a journaling block. 

I really like the way this layout turned out. I hope it's inspired you to create something beautiful with your kit. If you decide to place an order on the Shimmerz Paints website be sure to add my name (Melissa Minor) to the notes section of your order to receive a free gift. You can add my name to every order you place and each time you'll receive another free gift. If you'd like to watch my scrapbooking process I've linked the video below. I hope you have a great week!

Thanks,

Melissa Minor

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

 

Fresh Air | Shimmerz April Color Kitz | Brandy Vaughn

 

Hello, friends. Today, I have a colorful layout for you using the awesome April Color Kitz from Shimmerz Paints.

I began by cutting my strips of paper to the length I wanted. I measured where I wanted the strips to be placed and marked their positions with a small pencil mark.

I applied each color from the kit using the packaging technique in a rainbow order.

Finally, I added my embellishments and title (from my stash) in a tone-on-tone fashion.

You can see my process video below. Don't forget to check out the Shimmerz Shop for all the details about the goodies in this month's kit. If you decide to make a purchase, don't forget to add my name to your order for a FREE Shimmerz product.

xoxo

Brandy

  

Hello, friends! I'm so excited to return with a new layout using the very bright and colorful April 2025 Color Kitz! 

I really wanted to feature all of these fun patterns, so I chose to use lots of layers. There was really no rhyme or reason to the size and shape of my layers. I just started cutting, and this is where it landed me.

I knew that I wanted to add some mixed media peeking out from behind the large cluster, so I glued all the pieces together for me to move it around as one piece.

I pulled out a stencil from my stash and used a sponge painting technique to add Vibez in Mustard Seed to my page in a more controlled manner.

Then I reached for a few ephemera pieces to finish off my clusters and finally completed my layout with a little bit of journaling.

I hope this inspires you to dive into your mixed-media stash and start playing. You check out the Shimmerz Shop for more information on this awesome kit. If you make a purchase, don't forget to add my name to your order for a FREE Shimmerz product!

You can also find my process video below.

xoxo

Brandy

Love That Smile | March Color Kitz | Brandy Vaughn

Hello, friends! I'm back with a new layout using the March Color Kitz. I thought this kit was just perfect for documenting one of my granddaughter's school photos.

The first thing I did was pull a stencil from my stash and used it to add some texture paste to my cardstock. 

Once that was dry, I reached for my Shimmerz in Stay Posy-tive (March Color Kit exclusive) and Coloringz in Pink Stilettos and used the packaging technique to add it to the page. 

Then, I fussy cut the stars from one of the papers and placed them around the photo along with the wood veneer stars from the kit.

I decided that the wooden stars needed a little extra sparkle so I painted the tops with Shimmerz in Peaches and Cream.

Finally, I added a title and some Nuvo drops from my stash for that finishing touch. 

You can check out all of the details about the March Color Kitz in the Shimmerz Shop. Don't forget to add my name to your order for a free product!

xoxo,

Brandy

 

Lucky Me | Melissa Minor | March 2025 Color Kitz

 Hi crafty friends! Melissa Minor @cardsbymelissaminor here and I'm super excited to share a new layout with you. The March 2025 Color Kitz is one of my favorites! It's absolutely beautiful! I love all the bright colors. For my layout today I started by cutting apart one of the patterned papers into color strips. Then I distressed all the edges and cut down to 1x6 inch strips.

I adhered the cut strips onto the center of a 12x12 piece of white mixed media cardstock. Then I pulled out all the paints that came in the kit. I painted Freshly Minted Inklingz onto the top and bottom of the green strip. I painted Peaches & Cream Shimmerz onto the ends of the peach strip. The Don't Citron Me Coloringz I painted along the bright green strip. My favorite paint in the kit this month is the Pink Stilettos Coloringz. I painted it onto the top and bottom of the pink strip. I painted Stay Posy-tive Shimmerz onto the ends of the purple paper strips. I also brought in the Daffodil Creameez from the March bonus bundle and painted along the yellow strips.

I added 1/2 inch strips of the colorful patterned paper to the tops and bottom of the layout. Next to that I layered a 1/4 inch strip of specialty holographic paper. I love how it adds that extra shine to my page. I used an alphabet die from my stash to cut my title Lucky Me. I painted the letters with Don't Citron Me Coloringz. After all I am documenting photos of me and my boyfriend Dale from last St Patrick's Day. 

I added some of the shamrock and horseshoe ephemera from the kit. I used the shamrock Dotz with some tangled thread behind it. I really like the way this page turned out. 

Don't forget! You can add my name Melissa Minor to the comments section of your Shimmerz Paints order to receive a FREE paint! 

Happy crafting,

Melissa Minor

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