Make Any Scrapbook Theme Match Your Style | Melissa Minor

 Today I'm showing how you can make any scrapbook theme match your style. I'm using the June 2025 Color Kitz. It's a beautiful kit full of adorable underwater and mermaid themed ephemera. But what do you do when you don't have any beach or swimming photos to scrapbook? 

I drew inspiration from the colors in the kit. I started by applying some clear gesso to a white 12x12 background paper. I then pulled out my favorite colors of paint in the kit. I love the Jeni B Bleu-Vibez and Peacock's Plume-Shimmerz. All the colors are gorgeous but these 2 are my favorites! I added these 2 colors going down the center of the page. Then I tore one of the pattern papers and added a strip to each side right and left with the paint showing in the center.

I backed my photos with the pretty patterned purple flower paper. I adhered my photos using some wet tacky glue. Then I turned to my collection of dies. I pulled out some flower dies and leaf dies. I cut several different flowers in various sizes from a piece of the patterned paper. I also die cut some using some cardstock and painted to match the colors I already had used on the layout. 

I pulled out a few pieces of ephemera from the June kit that matched and that were non-themed. I mixed the hearts into the flower clusters. I also made a few messy tangled thread nests and adhered behind the epoxy flair button. For my title I used an acrylic title from the stash. A few sequins and pearls and this layout is complete!

Watch my process video over on YouTube linked below. Don't forget you can add my name Melissa Minor to the notes section when placing your order to receive a free paint!

November Color Kitz | Brianna Lepper

Hey y'all!  Brianna here using the fabulous November Edition Color Kitz!  At only $15.95, this kit is absolutely gorgeous and comes with 2 Vibez in Rose Gold Red and Rolling In The Hay,  a Shimmerz in Peacocks Plume, an Inklingz in Imperial Amethyst and an exclusive Dotz set in Sweet Seasonals.  

 First, I took a few pieces of vellum and taped them down to a board.  In doing this,  it would help the vellum stay in place and minimize warping.  If you've added any liquids to vellum before, you'll know that it will instantly curl up!  I did want some of bubbling and warping, but not too much.  After it was taped down, I applied all 4 colors in the kit and let it dry overnight.  The next day, I cut leave shapes from the colored vellum and ran them through my sewing machine.

I was inspired by some leaves that came in my recent HKC kit.  I've done this technique before and punched out shapes using punches from my stash.  Whether you're free hand cutting shapes or using punches, this is just another simple way to use your Color Kitz!  

For my background, I tore some patterned paper and layered them at the top of my layout.  For my base, I used a thick white cardstock and applied white gesso to the mid section down to the bottom.  I mixed the Vibez Rolling In The Hay with the Vibez Rose Gold Red to help create a deeper orange tone.  I applied that color along with more of the Rolling In The Hay and splattered both colors around.  

I layered and created clusters around my photo with the leaves that I created.  I love all of that shimmer on top of the vellum! They're so vibrant and pretty.  The stitching just adds another layer of texture.  I added some chipboard stickers in the same clusters and then put down my title.  

These Color Kitz are just beautiful and I hope that I've inspired you in some way today!  There's some still in stock but once November is over, they will no longer be available so make sure to snag yours before they're gone!  Add my name in the notes/comments section of your order to receive a freebie!  Thanks so much for stopping by and we will see you next month with the December Color Kitz!

Friends | Monochromatic Layout featuring Peacock's Plume and Anchors Away | Lorimar Ortega

Hello everyone!

     November is a month full of thankfulness, and busy-ness preparing for the Christmas Season. Two of the many things that I'm grateful for are photographed and documented in this layout: My son Danny and our dog, Amy. I went with a monochromatic theme showcasing different tones of blues. For extra pops of "color", I added some embellishments in white and black.

To make this layout, I started with a light blue cardstock by Bazzill. added clear gesso and set it aside to dry. While it dried, I dove into my stash of embellishments and scrap patterned paper searching for anything blue, black and white. I matted my picture on some white cardstock and then added some layers of different patterned paper with torn and/or distressed borders. For extra texture, I tied some chunky Baker's Twine in light blue to the right hand side of the picture.

     The colors that I used on my base are listed below. Once the base was dried, I began adding colors in a sort of ombre fashion using the packaging technique, starting with the lightest color are the bottom. I did add a bit more color to the bottom as well so that it looked balanced. Afterwards, I added some extra splatters in Anchors Away and Pixie Dust.

Colors used:
- Anchors Away (Shimmerz)
- Peacock's Plume (Shimmerz) <--- Part of the November color Kitz.
- Tickle Me Turquoise (Shimmerz)
- Boggie Boardin' Blue (Creameez)
- Colder Than Ice (Shimmerz)
- Hi Ho Silver (Blingz)
- Before Dawn (Coloringz)
- Pixie Dust (Blingz)

   After everything was dry, I added my picture with paper layers unto some craft foam for added dimension and adhered it to my base. Then I began embellishing, taking care to balance everything out. Finally, added my journaling with a black sharpie marker and added a few splatters of Anchors Away.

     I simply love how it turned out! It looks very wintery for me which is just fitting since the picture was taken in January. 

     Hope I've inspired you to document your story and to embrace a monochromatic look to your layout. Remember, type my name in the comments section of your next Shimmerz order so you can receive some free paint!

Until next time, Happy Craftin'!

- Lorimar

November Color Kitz Inspiration & Process Video | Amanda Baldwin

Hi Shimmerz Friends!

Welcome back! It's a new month and that means new Color Kitz - YAY!!!

November is jam packed full of gor-jus colorz that are just bound to have you swooning! 

Here's what both kits look like....

 

Amazing, huh?! 

As always, I'm creating with the monthly Original Color Kitz, and boy-oh-boy, these colors are errrrything!!!!

The kit contains.....

1 x Vibez - Rollin' in the Hay - 1oz
1 x Vibez - Rose Gold Red - 1oz
1 x Shimmerz - Peacock's Plume
1 x Inklingz Imperial Amethyst
PLUS
1 x Exclusive Dotz - Pumpkins

As always, the kit quantities are limited, so be sure to get yours before they sell out!

***Shop the Color Kitz HERE***

Now time for some inspiration,
 here's what I created......

"Thankful"

Oh.my.heart!

So thankful for this season, indeed! So super pretty, too!

All the Farmhouse & Fall feels happenin' here!

Here's a better look for you....

Just DIVINE!!!

Vibez Rollin' In The Hay takes center stage in this layout, and geez, it's simply stunning!!! 

I used this amazing color to back the FLORAL PUMPKIN cut file designed by Wild Pilot & courtesy of the Silhouette Store. I just love how effective this looks, and couldn't help but pair it with that similar die cut from the Paige Evans, Truly Grateful collection and our gorgeous exclusive pumpkin Dotz!  #pumpkinsforthewin



You'll see that I used both the Shimmerz Peacock's Plume and Inklingz Imperial Amethyst to paint the flowers on the cut file, and then backed these flowers with similar colored pattern papers for that added wow factor! To create the green for the leaves, I sprayed a lil Vibez Rollin' in the Hay into a paint tray, and added a few generous droplets of Shimmerz Peacock's Plume & mixed up this pretty 'bonus' color! Vibez Rose Gold Red is the perfect color for the berries, and completes the look!

How gorgeous are the exclusive pumpkin Dotz?!! 

You'll spot two of these lovelies in this embellishment cluster, and the other one adorning my sweet photo! 

I combined the Hip Kit Club August 2019 Main Kit, and SpiegelMom Scraps: Jewel of the Nile sequin mix to decorate my layout. But in the end, it's all about the color...

Seriously stunning colors in this month's kit!

And yes, Vibez: Rollin' in the Hay is going on my official must-have colorz list! This color has absolutely wowed me! Ga-ga-gor-jus!!!!

Want to see how this layout came together?

Please watch my process video HERE

https://youtu.be/6Cvw4jeVW0w

Thanks so much for watching! 

It really was a fun page to create!

I hope that I have inspired you to get creating with this fabulous monthly kit!

I think you'll agree that the colors are beyond beautiful! 

Shop the Color Kitz HERE 

Thanks so much for visiting!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Flowers Are Always a Good Idea

Hello Shimmerz fans! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Ericka here today with a floral Valentines card using the some Vibez sprays and Shimmerz.

I love combining colors and these Vibez sprays blend so nicely creating a beautiful background for my Valentines card.

I started out with some water color paper and used it with a die cut from Pinkfresh. I then sprayed the Vibez in Sweet Heart and Glorious Day over the paper. The fine mist of the Vibez was perfect amount to bring out the delicate pattern on the paper without covering it up. While I waited for it to dry, I stamped and watercolored these flowers from Pinkfresh with Shimmerz Peacock Plume and Jilted Jade.

I love the shine and color that the Shimmerz adds to the flowers. Once the flowers were dry, I fussy cut the images and then attached them to the dry card front with foam adhesive to give them some dimensions.

I added this sentiment from the same Pinkfresh set and white heat embossed it, attaching it with foam tape. To finish the card, I used a couple of clear sequins.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful week! Don't forget if you place an order with Shimmerz Paints to mention my name, Ericka Strange, in the comment section of the order for a fun freebie!

Shimmerz Paints Products Used:

Vibez - Glorious Day	Vibez - Sweet Heart	Shimmerz - Jilted Jade	Shimmerz - Peacock's Plume

Wintery Snowflakes Card | Melinda

Hello crafty friends,
Melinda here with you today and I am super excited to be sharing another fun project with you. This month we were asked to pick a color from the Shimmerz range of products to showcase and create a winter themed project. So here is what I created.

My finished card size is a 5 x 7 card. I started with some white cardstock for the base. In fact all of the pieces started out as white cardstock. For the background, I started with some white watercolor paper. I cut it at 4.5 x 6.5. I used my Jenni B Bleu  and Snow Storm Vibez Sprays to create my background. I did also use a touch of the Peacock’s Plume Shimmerz paint to add just a bit more depth.

Check Out My Process Video

Here’s a closer look at the pretty snowflakes I created. I cut them all out of plain white cardstock. I used my Misty Morning Inklingz to add some shimmer to the bottom and top layers. For the middle layer, I painted that snowflake with some Peacock’s Plume shimmerz paints.


Here’s a closer look at the snowflake layers. I added some foam tape between the layers to give them some lift. I also added some sequins and a little embellishment to the middle.


Here’s a closer look at my stamped sentiment. I used the sentiment from their new Love Never Melts Clear Stamp Set. I stamped on some plain white paper and then spritz some more Jenni B Bleu Vibez Spray and again used the smooshing technique to drag and pick up the color. I layered the sentiment onto some sparkly washy tape and a border I punched with one of my Martha Stewart punches. In this shot you can also see one of the little snowflake punches I used.


Here’s a closer view of my seam binding bow. You can also see how pretty the background paper is.


Here is one last look at my finished project. I love how it turned out.

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Supplies Used

Jenni B Bleu Vibez Spray

Snow Storm Vibez Spray

Misty Morning Inklingz

Peacock’s Plume Shimmerz Paint

Love Never Melts Clear Stamp Set

Be sure to head over to the SHIMMERZ PAINTS SHOP and pick up some of these beautiful products. They really add such a beautiful finish to your projects.
Don't forget to add my name: Melinda Beltran to the comments when you place your order and you will get a freebie! How's that for awesome!!!

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Free for a limited time, so be sure to scoop it up!

Now all that's left is for your to go pick up a little Shimmerz Paint and you can make your own!

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Thank you so much for allowing me to share with you. Please leave me a comment and let us know you were here. Don't forget to check back to see what the rest of these amazing designers are working on! Until the next time, you have a wonderfully crafty day!