We-ve MOVED!

Uh-oh! 

Did you come here looking for some inspiration?

 Well, some changes are in the works for Shimmerz... and

The ED TEAM is moving back in with the DT! Please click on the link below

http://shimmerzpaints.blogspot.com/

and you won't miss a single thing! Our move to one blog only is just a part of our new campaign to SIMPLIFY. All the creative inspiration you could need, in one site, and more times per week. That's right, you will see all the beautiful projects from our DT, as well as videos from out Ed Team all in one place!

Thanks for stopping by to see us, and we'll see you at our new home!

Faux Metal Effect

Hello everyone! Today, I'll be sharing a very simple video tutorial that will teach you to create some fake metal pieces for your projects. Here is a sneak of what we will be working on today.

Without delaying further, here is today's video tutorial. Enjoy!

Etching a background......

Hi there.

Lydell here with you today, with a simple technique to create patterns in a background and an easy way to colour by layering Shimmerz Paints.

I saw an idea on Pinterest, (I looked but cant for the life of me find where....) where someone had created a wall effect by etching into modeling paste.  I dont have a brick wall mask, and really liked the idea of being able to use what I have on hand.  This idea of scratching into paint or other meduiums, while not new, really does make you get creative and start thinking of other ways to etch and colour into a thick medium, before its dried.  Usually done in mixed media settings on canvases and such, I thought it would be fun on a Layout. (Check the Shimmerz Blog in a few days to see the finished layout)




Hope you get some fun ideas for other techniques from this 'reminder' of etching into paints and pastes.  Its really effective!


Paints used

Spritz- Concrete, licorice, Treasured Hymn
Vibez- Vertigre, Snowstorm
Pearlz- This spuds 4 U
Shimmeringz- Bronzed Bombshell, Baby's breath

all can be found at the Shimmerz Store

Shimmerz Background with Jamie Dougherty

Hi everyone! Today I'd like to show you a few techniques to use when creating a background on a page, mini album, or even a card with your Shimmerz Paints!

                      

Thank you!!!

"Strikingly Simple" FREE Mini Class, Part 3

Today is the last portion of this month's FREE mini class.

So, what do you think of our idea to SIMPLIFY?

Not only will the Ed team be SIMPLIFYING, but our incredible design team will be also. Make sure that you are watching our blogs for some amazing projects and things to come...

Now, without further adieu...

"Strikingly Simple"

Day 3

Strikingly Simple, FREE MINI CLASS! Part 2

I hope you enjoyed yesterdays segment of our first ever Shimmerz FREE Mini Class! Join me today

as we continue on creating this layout!

"Strikingly Simple"

Day 2

"Strikingly Simple" a FREE mini class!

Us girls here at Shimmerz have quite some things in the works for you over the next couple months! Starting today and from here on out, we are going to be offering you a FREE MINI CLASS the first week of every month, woohoo! Isn't that incredible? 

This is all a part of our new campaign... 

perhaps you have seen the image below floating around?

Well, today it starts!

It's all about bringing it back just a bit. And when I say bringing it back, I mean that we are going to simplify some things. We are going to walk you through simpler steps, helping you to achieve your project goals by breaking it down a bit further than we have been. 

Don't worry, we are still going to be bringing you the amazing creations that this team is always putting together, and we will never run short on inspiration... in fact, we are hoping that this step to Simplify will do exactly the opposite. We KNOW that this process is going to get your creative juices running and inspiration is going to swirl around you like crazy!

So let's get started!!!!

I have the incredible honor of kicking the month and our new "SIMPLIFY" concept off this month, so I am delighted to bring you my first mini class for Shimmerz. "Strikingly Simple" is about creating a simple layout, using almost nothing else besides our paints and some basics, and producing an eye-catching page.

Here is a sneak peeky of what we will be making....

I hope you enjoy, let's get started!!!!

"Strikingly Simple"

Day 1

Faux Brick Wall with Shimmerz

Hello Shimmerz fans! Have you all wonder how to create a faux brick wall on your layout, Altered Project or even cards? I'm sure you can see it in works of many scrappers and crafters today.
Today, I would like to show you all a video tutorial on my version of a faux brick wall using Shimmerz Paints. Here's a glimpse of what you will end up with.

Let's not wait further. Here's the video tutorial. Enjoy!

A simple start to finish Layout process video

Hi there.
Lydell with you today sharing a Layout process video, featuring Shimmerz paints.
I really enjoy creating these kinds of videos, seeing how people work and use products is always interesting to me....I hope you enjoy seeing something come together too.
Heres the page....

Watch how I made it.
I used Licorice and Mudpie Spritz, and Hot Fudge Vibez, perfect earthy tones for a background.
Go create something today!

Quick and Easy layout Using Shimmerz Paints

Hi there I have a new video to share with you today. I would like to show you how you can use Shimmerz paints and a hand full of embellishments to create a eye-catching layout.

Thank you for stopping by!!!

Hugs
Jamie Dougherty
www.jaylynnscraps.com

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Shimmerz On Art Journal

Hi everyone! Today, I'm going to share with you all a tutorial on how I've created an easy and fun page in my Therapeutic Art Journal. I know many of us has art journals. I happened to have one which I always go to, when I need to have some therapeutic moments.

Here's a little peek on the page.

Without delaying further, get your cup of coffee ready and enjoy watching!

You Can't Resist These Techniques

I would like to share with you a few resist techniques you can use to add different looks to your Shimmerz Paints. 

     

Thank you for coming by the Shimmerz Paints ED blog.

Jamie D.

B.You! continued...

Another installation of my B.You! class. I hope that you are enjoying the techniques...
let's jump right in!

xx Heidi