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!

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!

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!

Easy ATC with Shimmerz Paints!

Today, I'm going to share a tutorial on, how you could create a fast and cute ATC with some Shimmerz Paints. Here's a little peek on the finished ATC.

After creating this fun ATC, it makes me want to create more of them! I'm sure this video tutorial will make you all want to start creating some ATCs using Shimmerz Paints too! Enjoy!

Spring Altered Canvas

Hello Shimmerz fans! Are you all ready for another video tutorial from me? I really love the colors of Spring and the gorgeous Limited Edition Spring Set of Shimmerz Paints had inspired me to create a canvas to celebrate this season!

Here's a sneak of the project.

and here's the list of Shimmerz Products used:

Coloringz: Heidi-Ho Blue

Spritz: Sea Foam

Vibez: Jeni B Bleu

Shimmerz: Peachy Keen

Pearlz: Mint Tulip

Enamelz: Sparklicious

Now, here's the video tutorial for today! Enjoy!

Love Wall Decor

Hello everyone! It's time for me to share a video tutorial with all of you Shimmerz fans here! Today's video tutorial will show you how I've created a "Love" Wall Decor filled with tons of textures and dimension.
Here's a sneak of the project.

Here's the list of Shimmerz products used:

Coloringz: My Bleeding Heart, Tropical Tanline

Spritz: Treasured Hymm

Pearlz: Espress-O

Vibez: Hot Fudge, Snow Storm

Enamelz: Gold Digger

Before we move on to the video tutorial, I just want to share with you all the newly released limited set at Shimmerz Paints. It's the "Spring Set". I'll be using this set in my next video tutorial. Grab them while they are still available.
Now, here's the video tutorial for today! Enjoy!

Altered Frame With Shimmerz (Part 2)

Hi everyone! Today we're going to continue with where we've left off in my "Altered Frame video tutorial (part 1)". Here's another peek on the completed project.

Here is the list of Shimmerz products used in this project again.

Coloringz: Pink Stillettos

Vibez: Snow Storm

Shimmeringz: Heavy Metal

Pearlz: Grammie Berrie

Blingz: Gold Glimmer, Hottie Pink

Let's not wait further. Here's part 2 of the "Altered Frame" video tutorial! Enjoy!

Altered Frame with Shimmerz (Part 1)

Hello everyone! Time for me to share another video tutorial with you all. Today's project is an altered frame using Shimmerz Paints. Here's a peek of it.

The video tutorial for this project is too long. Therefore, I've separate it into 2 parts. Today's video tutorial will be the first part of it. Here is the list of Shimmerz products used in this project.

Coloringz: Pink Stillettos

Vibez: Snow Storm

Shimmeringz: Heavy Metal

Pearlz: Grammie Berrie

Blingz: Gold Glimmer, Hottie Pink

Here is the video for today! Enjoy!

Framed Art - SO VERY EASY!

First of all - HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011!

It's Lesley with you today, and I'm going to try and convince you to create your own pieces of art for the wall.

Creating your own framed art is so very easy, not to mention inexpensive too!  If you have some Shimmerz, you must try using them on watercolor paper!  In the video, I used 140 pound watercolor paper, and it's meant to withstand a great deal of watercolors and paints, and in this case, VIBEZ too.

If you have about 10 minutes, grab a cup of joe and watch how easy this is.  I would love to see this done with other colors too, so if you happen to try this, we'd love to see it!  Share your link below and we'll come have a peek!

Shimmerz Products Used in this Video:
Tickle Me Turquoise Shimmerz
Key Lime Shimmerz
Golden Wheat Shimmerz
Blue by U Pearlz
Jeni B Bleu Vibez

Other Supplies:
Stamps - Unity Stamp Co. (Donna Downey)
Ink - Ranger Black Soot
Paper - 140 Pound Watercolor Paper
Tools - paint brush, heat gun, black pen

Bye for now!

Mixed Media & Shimmerz!

Hey guys! Rita Barakat here with a mixed media project...

     Lots of Shimmerz Vibes, a canvas and several fun embellishments make for a really fun project!

                       

             Supplies:

         Shimmerz Vibez, Red-Y or Not

           Shimmerz Vibez, Rolling in the Hay

      Shimmerz Vibez, Hot Fudge

6x6 Canvas, Prima Flowers, GCD Studious chipboard, 4x6 glossy photo paper,

Recollections butterfly stamp, Utee ultra thick embossing powder,

Maya Road chipboard, stick pins and ribbon.

I hope you'll try this!

Canvas, Gesso, and Shimmerz - Oh My!

I think it's a beautiful marriage!  This tutorial is EASY.  It involves taking a Punky Sprouts canvas album cover, applying chipboard letters, and treating it with coats of Gesso and beautiful Shimmerz products.

I want to do this AGAIN!  I want to use up my CHIPBOARD!  I can use any CHIPBOARD shapes in my possession!

Here is the video - I hope you enjoy it, and most of all, I hope you try it!  Spell any WORD you want!

Shimmerz Products Used in this Video:

Penny Pincher Vibez

Sea Monkey Vibez

Licorice Spritz

Eucalyptus Spritz

Tickle Me Turquoise Shimmerz Paint

Other Supplies:

Gesso Paint

Punky Sprouts Canvas Album Cover (Rebel Sprout Album)

American Crafts Thickers (Assorted)

Glue Arts Glue Gun

Have a wonderful and creative Monday!

Shimmerz and Metal Embellishments

Hi all! Rita Barakat here with another video for Shimmerz!

Today I am working with a mixed media album from Punky Sprouts!

                                             There were so many thing I could show you but I
                                    only have a few minutes so I concentrated on one technique!

Ingredients:

Shimmerz Pearls Ballet Slipper

Shimmerz Butter Cream

Shimmerz Vibes: Eucalyptus,Jenni B Bleu, Sunset Strip, Hermit the Frog

                                                            Shimmerz Spritz: Pop Art Pink

Punky Sprouts Mixed Media Album

Gesso

Websters Pattern Papers, Netting, Sparklers and Ribbon

Metal Embellishments: Making Memories, stash

Close ups...

Thanks For Looking!

Some Shimmerzy Goodness...

Hi there! Louise here with my first Shimmerz video (please be gentle!!)... I've been having a play and have to say I'm a complete addict to these gorgeous paints and sprays. If you can't find a stockist locally then you can buy direct from the website here: http://www.shimmerzpaints.com/ - go take a look, there is some seriously drool-worthy goodies in there. The colours are to die for and I've pretty much decided I NEED them all...

PLUS I got to work with some lovely templates from The Crafters Workshop. If you don't have any of these I have two words for you - get some!! You can do so much with them, including the technique I'm about to show you.

Anyhooo, without further ado, here is the layout I created:

And the ingredients:

• Shimmerz Vibez Rolling in the Hay
• Shimmerz Vibez Bed of Roses
• The Crafters Workshop Birds template
• The Crafters Workshop Mums template
• Basic Grey Basics paper
• Basic Grey Curio 6 x 6 paper pad
• Basic Grey white chocolate chip alpha
• Pink Paislee Aritsan Elements circles
• Kaisercraft rhinestones
• Tim Holtz Bookplate
• Martha Stewart frond punch
• Texture paste
• muslin
• Black pen
• Thread and sewing machine

And finally the video:

I hope you enjoy it!

L x

MESSY CIRCLES - PART 1

Hi everyone!  It's Lesley Langdon here with you today.  I am so excited to bring you my FIRST video for the Shimmerz Education VLOG!

I hope you like messy, because that is exactly what you're getting.  Let loose with your colors, don't worry about splashes of color going every which way.

Pull out some white cardstock and play along with the video.  I dare you to have fun and embrace your messy side.

SYNOPSIS: MESSY CIRCLES PART 1

This quick paced video will demonstrate how to make your own MESSY CIRCLES scrapbook layout background using SHIMMERZ Paints products (Vibez, Spritz, Pearlz, Blingz, and Shimmerz). We'll explore using TWO different color palettes, using the same technique.  Tips covered in the first video include misting, painting, dripping, and how to make the most out of every drop of spritz.

SYNOPSIS: MESSY CIRCLES PART 2 (COMING THURSDAY)

The shorter of the two videos (available for viewing this Thursday) will include stamping, applying bees wax, and painting Shimmerz onto the layout in its final stages to help bring our MAIN color back into the mix.

"1,2,3 Inspire Create" Layout

  

Here is a close up of the circles we'll be creating today.

Below is a close-up of the ribbon that you'll see spritzed in the video.

AND HERE IS THE VIDEO!

And if you can't tell by watching the video, I have a new FAVORITE color and it's Jeni B Bleu VIBEZ!  It makes me happy.

Shimmerz Products Used:
Spritz (SEA FOAM SPRITZ, TUSCAN SUN SPRITZ, COTTON CANDY SPRITZ)
Vibez (HOT FUDGE, SEA MONKEY, JENI B BLEU) 
Pearlz Paint (BLUE BY U, ESPRESS-O)
Shimmerz Paint (GOLDEN WHEAT, BLUEBERRY COBBLER)
Blingz Paint  (HOTTIE PINK BLINGZ)

Open Up your Vibez

Hi, it's Lucy here with another idea for using your Shimmerz Vibez or Spritz - Open them up and paint with them - you can achieve some wonderful washes and watercolor looks.



Here's how I created this look:




A close up of Before Dawn Vibez used as a wash with some splatter in Toadlee Pearlz.


I love the vintage look it added to my paper!



Thanks for watching and see you soon!

Lucy