Layers of Shimmerz for two toned effects

Hi Everyone, Beck Beattie here today sharing a card I used using the fun Shimmerz paint.  I love the shimmery goodness that are contained in these pots, and sometimes even a bonus that with just a little stir it is ready to go!

Shimmerz Products Used:
Shimmerz - Bubble Gum Blast
Shimmerz - Antique Lace

I thought I would take you through the process of creating the sweet two toned stripes in the background of my card today.

First I took the Bubble Gum Blast Shimmerz, gave it a little stir and then added some stripes to the background.  I really love this look and how it transforms the background instantly.

I wanted to add a little more colour so after I gave the first layer a dry off I added a second layer of a differeent color.  This time the Antique Lace.  This color seriously goes with anything!  It is definintely one of my favourites!

I just love how the two toned stripes really help tie all the other elements of the card into the background and make it all one.  You could really have some fun with this technque!

Here are some more pics of my card:

I Hope you enjoyed my share today.

Happy Crafting!

xxxBeck

A Birthday should be full of sparkle

Hi Everyone, it is Beck BT here and today and while we are delving into those Christmas papers and embellishments I decided to take a little of a different spin with them and create a Birthday card.  The paper collection I used for this card is called 'Christmas Promise'.  By using the papers as the 'supporting actor' I made my Shimmerz Dazzlerz the main start of the show.

Shimmerz Products used- 

Dazzlers Spun Sugar

Sour Apple

Licorice Stick

Coral Me Crazy

To create the star background I stenciled Dazzlers Spun Sugar, Sour Apple, Licorice Stick and Coral Me Crazy.  To achieve a softer colour green I mixed a little Sour Apple into the Spun Sugar Dazzlerz.  I also softened the colour of the Licorice Stick Dazzlers by mixing the left over mixed green colour into it before stenciling.  

While still wet I added a sprinkle of glitter over the top.  This added a beautiful sparkle to the finished card, while also diffusing the darker colour as well.

I hope you enjoyed my share today and found some inspiration.  

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Till next time

xxxBeck BT

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Watercolor die cuts with Aqua Huez

I am SO excited to be sharing with you my card today that I got to play with the new Aqua Hues!  I am just adoring the color of them!  They are SOOOOO divine!!!

This sweet card I have created for you today really shows of the beautiful effects these watercolors can create!

I've enjoyed playing with them SO much that I even have a video to share with you today!

Shimmerz Products used:

Aqua Hues - Little Boy Blue

Aqua Hues - 14 Carrots

Aqua Hues - Pot-O-Gold

I love the effects the watercolor has given the balloons, really makes them come to life.

 Thanks so much for heading over to the blog today to check out my project!  I hope I've inspired you and shown you how lovely a little Shimmerz Paints can easily create amazing cards!

Till next time
xxxBeck BT

Like what I have used and would like to get your hands on some?  See below: