Monday, August 9, 2010

Shimmerz Junque Journal Cover Technique


As promised last month, I made a technique video demonstrating how I made the cover of my Junque Journal.




I use this technique a lot when I'm making backgrounds. It may look complicated, but it is easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy.

This is the cover that I demo in the video.


Enjoy!



In this video, I used the new Fiery Fiesta Vibez as well as Blue into town Pearlz. You can purchase Shimmerz products in the Shimmerz Shop.

If you'd like to publish videos and receive free Shimmerz products to complete your projects, don't forget about our Shimmerz Education Team call going on now!

Happy Creating!

xoxo
Bethany Kartchner Pin It

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Shimmerz Education Team Call



Do you want to be part of one of the hottest design teams around? Do you love gorgeous shimmery paints and sprays, enjoying making videos and love teaching? 
The Shimmerz Education Team is currently accepting applications for 3 new Designers.
Interested individuals should submit the following information to both Stacey at ShimmerzCall@live.com and Bethany at BethanyKartchner@gmail.com with subject heading “Education Team Call”:
1. Full Name
2. Contact information (address, phone, email)
3. List of current design teams and link to your resume.
4. List of your publications.
5. Link to your online gallery.
6. Link to your blog.
7. Three (3) projects (layouts, cards and/or altered items) representing your best design work. Jpeg files should be no larger than 500kb.) ***
8. A link to a video no more than 4 minutes long. Please do not send the video in your email. (We can only accept links.) Your video should contain a short product demonstration. The product does not need to be Shimmerz. However, it must be a paintable or sprayable product like acrylic paint, watercolors, spray paint, mists, etc. You should also include a brief statement in your video telling us why you want to be on the Shimmerz Education team and how you will be an asset to our company.

Expectations:
1. Ed team members are expected to promote Shimmerz products on their blogs, messageboards and on Facebook.
2. Post a new video every 6 weeks on the Shimmerz Vlog.
3. Participate in special product releases/promotions as necessary.

Compensation:
1. Shimmerz product to complete your projects (along with extra just for fun!)
2. Discounts on product for classes.
3. Product publication compensation.
4. Promotion on the Shimmez Blog and Vlog.
Submission deadline is September 17th, 2010, 11:59pm MST. We will send you an email confirmation within 72 hours of receiving your application. Our new design team members will be announced on our blog on September 30, 2010 and positions will start in October 2010 and will run for 6 months.
International applicants are welcome as long as they feel comfortable conversing in English.
If you have any questions, please contact Bethany (the Education Team Coordinator) at BethanyKartchner@gmail.com.
Good luck to everyone! We can't wait to see your videos!
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Monday, August 2, 2010

Pearlz Buttons

I just had the 'Delight' of working with some air dry modeling compound - called Delight and mixing it with some of the new Shimmerz products - Vibez and Pearlz!

You can see how I created my button embellishments in this how-to tutorial.



You will need the following supplies:

Delight - air dry modeling compound
Shimmerz Pearlz - Luscious Lilac, Blue By U, Peas Be Mine - I also used some Vibez to accent in Pop Art Pink & Fiery Fiesta
Stamp to impress into air dry clay
Small cutters - the size you want to make your buttons - I used a lid





I hope you enjoy making your own unique embellishments! Thanks for watching!

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Monday, July 26, 2010

Shimmerz Mist and Stamping Technique

Hi Everyone!

I'm so excited to share with you all my first video as Shimmerz Educator. I hope this gives you all some fun ideas to try




Products I used by Shimmerz can be found here!
Shimmerz Vibez: Jeni B Blue and Hot Fudge Spray
Shimmerz Pearlz: Carrot Top

Here is my finished project up close. :)




Hi Everyone!

Thanks for stopping by!...and have a wonderful week creating and find JOY in all you do! xx
Loves,
Kimberly Pin It

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Shimmerz Junque Journal


I first saw this project when I visited Tangie Baxter's booth at Bliss Fest in Mesa, AZ. I fell completely in love with the Junque Journal and knew I had to make one. So I did...Shimmerz Style!


Let me show you why this project rocks my socks.





I hope you're convinced of the necessity of a junque journal! (giggle...)

The Spritz and Vibez colors that I used in this project are...

Spritz
Chick-a-dee
Sea Foam

Vibez
Red-y or not
Sunset Strip
Sea Monkey
Blue jeans
Hermit the Frog

As always, you can purchase Shimmerz products in the Shimmerz shop.

Thank you for watching!

Happy Shimmering!

xoxo
Bethany Pin It

Monday, July 12, 2010

Create Custom Background with Shimmerz & Doodling Template

Hello!  Here is a little tutorial on making custom background with a doodling template and Shimmerz Vibez (or Spritz). 


Here is a little project that uses the custom paper created using the method in the video.
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Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Doily Masking Technique Video

Hi, it's Lucy here to share a fun and simple way to create your own doily patterned paper, a popular trend right now! I've used Shimmerz Vibez and Spritz in the fast and easy technique as you can see in the layout below.






Enjoy!
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Monday, June 28, 2010

Shimmerz Licorice Spritz vs. Before Dawn Vibez


Have you ever wondered what the difference is between the two black mists that Shimmerz produces? Wonder no more!

Licorice Spritz and Before Dawn Vibez are amazing products with very different ways of reacting on paper. Watch my video as I demonstrate how different these two seemingly similar products really are!



I case those projects whizzed by too fast, here are some still pics for you.

The layout that I created with Shimmerz Spritz in Licorice appears like a beautiful silver wash in the background. Can you imagine how cool this product would be used with a mask and black cardstock? Can't wait to give that a whirl!


My project using Shimmerz Vibez in Before Dawn has a much more subtle effect. The Before Dawn Vibez appears more like individual sparkles on black paper. You can see the beautiful shimmer on the close-up of the crepe paper border. (The very edge is glitter. The Vibez can be seen on the ruffled part.)


In conclusion...if you are looking for a silver-y wash of color, reach for your Licorice Spritz. If you are looking for sparkle that doesn't overwhelm the background, reach for your Before Dawn Vibez.

Have fun playing with these great products!

Happy Shimmering!

xoxo
Bethany Kartchner Pin It

Friday, June 25, 2010

Shimmerz is Going LIVE!


Calling all Shimmerz fans in the Phoenix, Arizona area! If you've wanted to learn how to use Shimmerz Vibez, Pearlz and Blingz now is your chance! 

I'm teaching a mini-album class called The SuperStar Album that incorporates loads of techniques, loads of paints and loads of Shimmery goodness!


You can watch my video for more info.




Now that you are totally psyched and are making your travel plans....here's the nitty gritty...

Technique Arsenal: The SuperStar Mixed-Media mini-album
JULY 24th
10:30AM-1PM
Scrapbooks Etc.
480-854-2303
Class Fee ($35.00) includes everything you need to make the album. 

Please bring the following tools:
3+ photos (no larger than 4x6), scissors, heat gun, paint brushes (various sizes, no bigger than 1 in), 1 foam brush (for applying glue if you don't want to use your finger), Mod Podge, any embellishments you wish to include like buttons, paperclips, patterned papers, a snack and water (optional)

Please note that class size is limited so please sign up early to reserve your spot!

See you soon!

xoxo
Bethany Kartchner

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Monday, June 14, 2010

Shimmerz Paints and Dressmaker Tissue



I did this video back in January and as you know great minds think alike......Beth posted one with a similar technique, so I held on to it while. ;)

Enjoy!
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Monday, June 7, 2010

Shimmerz Meets Petaloo - Part II

We LOVE Petaloo. . . and . . .we love showing you why you should love them too.


Shimmerz Meets Petaloo from Stacey McElyea on Vimeo.

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Monday, May 17, 2010

Pearlz Doodle Cards


Aren't you totally in love with the new Pearlz? I know I am! In my video, I share a very easy technique to make cute Doodle Cards.

Here is the doodle flower card that I complete on the video.


I hope that you enjoy my video!



I used the following colors during this video: Papa Purple and Sunny Side Up.

You can purchase all of the new Pearlz colors right here.

Here are pictures of my other cards. I'm telling you...you won't be able to stop at just one!




Happy Shimmering!

xoxo
Bethany Kartchner Pin It

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Blended Painting Technique and Project

Hi, Shimmerz Fans! It's Lucy here to share a project using the gorgeous new PEARLZ!!! With 11 new colors to choose from, you won't be able to pick a favorite!!



I used the following colors of the new Pearlz on this project - Espresso, Emerald Isle, Papa Purple, This Spuds 4U, Toad Lee and Blingz Pixie Dust, Spritz Baby's Breath.




My painting before I cut it apart.


A close-up of the texture paste and embellishments.



See you soon,

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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Shimmerz and Petaloo Flower Frame


Isn't Spring wonderful? All the flowers in the garden make my heart sing. It is also blooming here at Shimmerz! I've really enjoyed playing around with my Shimmerz and Petaloo flowers. In my video, I show you how to decorate a metal frame that I purchased at Target using white Petaloo flowers and Shimmerz Spritz and Pearlz.

The technique is very simple, but the results are stunning.


You can see the detail in the following close-up shots.




In the video, I used the following Shimmerz products that you can purchase here.

Baby's Breath Spritz (on flowers)
Snow Storm Vibez (on flowers)
Ballet Slipper Pearlz (on flowers)
Gold Glimmer Blingz (on flowers)
Pixie Dust Blingz (on frame)

Happy Shimmering!

xoxo
Bethany Kartchner Pin It

Monday, April 26, 2010

Shimmer and Petaloo Lace



Hi everyone! It's Lucy, here to kick off an exciting week for Shimmerz and Petaloo!! We have teamed up to show you what a gorgeous combination the Color Me Crazy Petaloo flowers are when teamed up with Shimmerz!!

I've put together a video tutorial showing how to make a lacy effect that you can use on many projects! Hope you enjoy!


And some close-ups of my project - I used Shimmerz in Flashee Fushia, Magenta and Hottie Pink for my background and added a sublte shimmer to the Petaloo flowers with Tuscan Sun Spritz.

LOVE that SHIMMER!!!


We will have many more gorgeous projects to share with you this week from the Design Team and Jeni and Beth both have videos to share later in the week, so stay tuned! See you soon,

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Monday, April 12, 2010

Let it Drip with Shimmerz Vibez


I've been having so much fun with my new Shimmerz Vibez! I love the intensity of color and the amazing shimmer. However, the thing that I like most is that many of the Vibez sprays are two toned. For example, Red-y-or-Not is a beautiful red, but when I angle my paper, I can see a beautiful silver sheen. So cool! Experiment with different colors and you too will fall in love with the gorgeous two-tone shimmer!

Here are a few pictures that kind-of show that two-tone effect with Jeni B Bleu and Sunset Strip Vibez. It's tough to capture shimmer on camera. (I think that you need to see it in person to really appreciate it.)



In my video, I demonstrate an easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy technique using Shimmerz Vibez. This technique is so simple (and fun!) that your 6-year-old could do it with you. And since Shimmerz is an easy clean-up and non-toxic, you won't mind sharing a little with your sweetie. (Maybe...)


Have fun!






In this video, I used the following Vibez colors: Jeni B Bleu, Sunset Strip and Hermit the Frog. You can purchase Shimmerz products in the Shimmerz store.

Happy Shimmering!

xoxo
Bethany Kartchner Pin It