Forever | Shimmerz Color Kitz April 2022

 Hello Shimmerz Fans,

    Isn't the April Color Kitz just uber cute? I truly believe it's my most favorite kit to date; I've swooned over those gorgeous blues and purples, and that pop of green is really something! My layout, this time, is a mixed media overload so I've divided up the process into areas rather than documenting it in chronological order. If you would like to create along, you can grab the kit HERE and watch the process video HERE.

Here we go!

#1 - Base -

    I began with a white sheet of textured cardstock and added It's A Boy and Colder Than Ice in brushstrokes on the right hand side of the base. To create that artsy look, I used a scraping tool to smoosh the two blues together.

#2 - Green Mat - 

    To balance out the blues and pick up on the green blouse that I was wearing in the pictures, I cut a scrap piece of cardstock to roughly 6x5. Then I punched 2 of the edges with a notebook punch, and sprayed and splashed Keep Palm on it.

#3 - Sequined Hearts

    I had some leftover heart negatives from a cutfile I had previously used so I put them to good work by adding glue to them and then pouring the sequins (from the kit) on them. They will serve as embellishments.

#4 - Embellishments -

    For the first time in a long while, I actually sat down at my desk and pre-planned my layout. I began to pull out random embellishments from Cocoa Vanilla Studios, Pebbles, Simple Stories, Vicki Boutin, Paige Evans, and American Crafts that fit the color scheme from the Color Kitz and the overall theme of my layout. I also picked out some lavender, periwinkle and white thread to add in.

Assembling my layout

    Starting off with my base, I prepped it, I then layered in some of the of the ephemera and the green mat beneath my pictures (sized 4x4 and matted with patterned paper and craft foam for dimension). Afterwards, I added in all the embellishments, popped up the sequined hearts on craft foam and stuck on the Dotz from the Color Kitz. Finished the layout off by splattering some more of the gorgeous colors and writing in my journaling.

That's it! Thank you so much for joining me today; I hope I've inspired you in some way to get your story documented. Be sure to use my name (LORIMAR) in the comments section of your next Shimmerz Order so you can receive a freebie!

- Lorimar

April 2021 Color Kitz || Natalie Dill

 Hey, sparkly friends! Natalie here today with a layout using this month's color kitz. They're full of beautiful, spring colors this month.

The April 2021 color kitz contain:

• It's Mint to Be Shimmerz 
• *NEW* Sweet Baby Girl Shimmeringz
• Pixie Dust Blingz
• *NEW* So Blue-ti-ful Spritz
• 1 exclusive layered process "Some Bunny Loves You" cut file created by Shimmerz Paints 
• 1 set of Dotz
• 1 package of *EXCLUSIVE* Spiegelmom Scraps Sequins "Baby Stella"

Find a full process video on my YouTube channel.

I used the Mother of Pearl Foilz to create three separate flower sections in a visual triangle on my gessoed paper.

I then painted each of the three sections with the colors from the April Color Kitz. After the first layer dried, I applied a second layer for a higher level of color. 

After the second layer dried, I added splatters in the corresponding colors.

I cut the exclusive cut file from pink cardstock, and added shine with the Pixie Dust Blingz.

I embellished with the bunny Dotz, and sprinkled the adorable Baby Stella sequins around in multi-faceted clusters. The adorable pink bunny sequins are so unique!

Grab you own April Color Kitz in the store before they sell out.

Mention my name, Natalie, for an additional item next time you purchase!

xoxo, Natalie

March 2021 Color Kitz with Natalie Dill

 

Hey friends! Natalie here today using the March 2021 Color Kitz.

These gorgeous kitz include:

• Blue My Mind Inklingz 
• Goldie Lox Shimmeringz
• French Twist Inklingz
• *NEW* Pink Lemonade Vibez
• Gosh Garnet Inklingz 
• 1 exclusive layered process "HELLO SUNSHINE" cut file created by Shimmerz Paints 
• 1 set of Dotz
• 1 package of GOLD FOIL

I chose this black and white patterned paper and cut a silhouette of a half sun from the middle. I then put clear gesso on white cardstock and painted the Gosh Garnet Inklingz, French Twist Inklingz and Blue My Mind Inklingz with the Pink Lemonade Vibez in the area which will be seen through the cut sun.

Find my full process video here!

After the first layer, I built up the color by adding another layer. You can use them to be as light or bright as you wish!

I cut three letters out of double sided sticky foam to use with the gold foil.

I painted the Gosh Garnet and Blue My Mind on watercolor paper and stamped a small flower image before they dried. It gave a beautiful imprint of the floral! I used these watercolor papers to cut the additional letters to fill in Sunshine.

 I documented myself on my birthday last year with my beautiful balloon arch my family put above my craft desk! 

I combined this collection with some gorgeous Maggie Holmes florals and they worked very well together.

I love adding dotz to my embellishment clusters!

Make sure to head to the Shimmerz store to grab your own Color Kit today!!

Mention my name, Natalie, with your order for a free gift!

December 2020 Color Kitz with Natalie Dill

Happy December, friends!

Natalie here using the December 2020 Color Kitz for a festive layout!  I love how versatile these kits are, you can layer up the colors for a vibrant, traditional holiday look, or go for a pastel version, which I did on today's layout.

The December 2020 Color Kitz include:

• Seas The Day Vibez
• Bubblegum Blast Shimmerz
• Granny Gray Spritz
• Buddy's Favorite Color Shimmerz
• Olive Branch Spritz
• 1 exclusive layered process "By The Chimney With Care" cut file created by Shimmerz Paints 
• 1 set of "Oh What Fun" Dotz
• 1 package of Silver Dusting Embellishmentz

I created a background using Buddy's Favorite Color Shimmerz, Bubblegum Blast Shimmerz, Seas the Day Vibez and Olive Branch Spritz. I allowed the Seas the Day and Buddy's Favorite Color to run together on a part of the background to create a beautiful purple to accompany the purple sunset in my photos. Mixing colors is another awesome way to stretch your kitz and get the most out of them!

You can see the entire process video on my YouTube channel to see how the background was achieved.

After I created the background and added the corresponding color splatters, I added my cut file backed in coordinating patterned papers. I popped the cut file up with foam tape.

I applied the silver tinsel dusting to the ornament embellishments with glue. I then went over the tinsel with Glossy Accents to seal it on and keep it from flaking into my scrapbook. It worked beautifully and once dry, that tinsel isn't going anywhere!

I love how the beautiful pastel background looks through the clear title sticker I chose. The silver font is legible, and the beautiful watercolor background isn't hidden.

I also applied the silver tinsel to the ornament tops and filled them in the cut file with pop dots.

I layered on embellishments and stickers in corresponding, festive colors and added a dash of journaling to complete my festive layout!

I hope you've inspired to create with this gorgeous, versatile color kit. 

Mention my name in the comments and receive an extra treat with your order!

Thanks for looking!

xoxo,
Natalie

 

Party Vibez || August 2020 Color Kitz || Natalie Dill

Hey friends! Natalie here with a layout using the August 2020 Color Kitz! I had so much fun saying goodbye to my summer scrapping with this amazing kit. I'll soon be ready to move on to fall, but how about a month more of tropical vibes? Find the full process video on my YT channel.

In the August 2020 color kitz, you will receive,

• Pop Art Pink Vibez
• Bamboo Leaf Spritz
• Trippin' in The Tropics Creameez
• *NEW EXCLUSIVE COLOR* Slow Ocean Shimmerz
• Glorious Day Vibez
• 1 exclusive Splish Splash Dolphin cut file created by Shimmerz Paints 
• 1 set of "Summer Splash" Dotz
• 1 package of Melon Ball Sequins from "Spiegelmom Scraps"

Such a great deal!

For my layout, I began by creating some imperfect stripes with all of the kit colors.

For the Bamboo leaf and the Glorious Day, I applied two coats to make them more vibrant. and less translucent.

I also applied a line of sequins which match marvelously!

I then did a triangular white gesso portion  on a yellow background paper.  I applied plain water to the entire triangle, then applied a generous amount of Slow Ocean Shimmerz.  I then added additional water and moved the paper to allow the blue to cover the entire gessoed portion.

It achieves this gorgeous color wash. I then added splatter atop in the same color.

I then applied the torn, striped paper to the top of the yellow paper and layered my photos atop the Slow Ocean wash. It made for a lovely background for my title, "High Tide & Party Vibes."

A few tropical die cuts from KaiserCraft were the perfect accompaniment to the adorable, tropical dotz.

I had a lot of fun creating this beachy page! 

Make sure to pop into the Shimmerz Shop and pick up your Color Kitz before they're gone!

xo, Natalie

Wild Oceans || July 2020 Color Kitz || Natalie Dill

Hey friends! Natalie here today with the July 2020 Color Kitz.

This kit is full of goodness to include

• Pink Moscato Vibez
• Oh Say Can You Sea Coloringz
• Cheeky Pink Creameez
• Blue Grass Shimmerz
• Bubblegum Blast Shimmerz
• 1 exclusive Layered Hibiscus cut file created by Shimmerz Paints 
• 1 set of "Flamingo Bay" Dotz
• 1 package of an exclusive sequins mix: Flamingo Bay from "Spiegelmom Scraps"

I gessoed a sheet of white cardstock and used the hibiscus flower cut file to mask and spritzed the Pink Moscato Vibez and Oh Say Can You Sea Coloringz around the edges as a border.

Then I used a paintbrush to soften the edges. You can see the exact process on my YouTube channel.

I cut three layered hibiscus and painted the large flower with the Pink Moscato Vibez.

I painted the inside floral with the Bubble Gum Blast Shimmerz, and the stamen with Cheeky Pink Creameez splattered with Blue Grass Shimmerz.

I outlined the edge of each flower with the Flamingo Bay sequins. Since these flowers were so pretty and made such a statement, I tried to not add too many other embellishments in order that they shine.

I borrowed my title from a poem by Atticus and had these perfect Amy Tan Thickers to match the Oh Say Can you Sea Coloringz.

I left a space behind the photo to tuck some journaling.

I had so much fun working with this Color Kitz this month & hope I have inspired you to create something of your own.

Make sure to pop into the store and grab your own July color kit!

xo, Natalie

Sweet Summer June Color Kitz || Natalie Dill

Hi friends! Natalie here with the June 2020 Color Kitz. These Kitz are so full of summer fun & a great value with tons of product!

For $29.95 you receive

• Boogie Boardin' Blue Creameez
• Sunset Strip Vibez
• Sunkissed Inklingz
• Pool Me Close Shimmerz
• Pretty in Pink Coloringz
• Orange Sherbet Shimmerz
• 1 exclusive Sunkissed Flower cut file created by Shimmerz Paints
• 1 wavy textured stencil
• 1 set of "Summer Vibez" Dotz
• 1 package of Minty Meadow Sequins from "Spiegelmom Scraps"

So much goodness!

For my layout, I decided to feature all the colors at once, a grid design would work best. I grabbed three photos of my son and sectioned my gessoed paper into 6 parts.

I used the awesome wave stencil from the kit to fill a couple of the squares. I then swirled the Boogie Boardin' Blue Creemez over the dried sand texture paste.

That Orange Sherbert Shimmerz is delicious! I mixed it with a tiny bit of  water on my stamping block to apply the color to the page. I like to use the stamping block to create a packaging technique when I need maximum control.

I added the color to each quadrant with the stamping block. I then added splatters oft he corresponding color to the color square.

For the monstera leaves, I gessoed my paper, cut them with my Cricut and used Don't Citron Me and Palm Reader to color them. These colors aren't included with this kit, but it's always good to have a stash for additional needs. In this case, I NEEDED monstera leaves!

I added black journaling under the title, so black splatters completed the page by adding a pop. 

You can also watch a process video on my YouTube channel f you want to see how the full layout came together.

I placed all three of the Kit's Dotz on my layout, and I used a visual triangle to place them with the yellow sun at the top of the page. The Speigel Mom Scraps Minty Meadows sequins are the perfect ending touch to top the sparkle off your page!

Make sure to grab this HOT summer kit before it's sold out! 

You can get yours in the Shimmerz Shop.

xoxo, Natalie