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,

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

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,

Lucy

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

Painted Art Quilt - Part 4

So, now the wrap-up and final video of my Painted Art Quilt videos for Shimmerz. Thanks for following along this week!







I hope you've enjoyed seeing my process for creating a mixed media art quilt! Please let me know if you have any questions and I would love to see your creations, too!

Painted Art Quilt - Part 3

Part 3 of my Painted Art Quilt tutorials for Shimmerz that I have been sharing this week. This video is has some free motion sewing tips. I hope it is easy to understand, but leave me a comment if you have any questions.






Tomorrow is the final video....hope you have enjoyed it so far! :)

Lucy

Painted Art Quilt- Part 2

Part 2 of my Painted Art Quilt



Thanks!
Lucy

Painted Art Quilt- Part 1

Hi everyone! It's Lucy here to share with you the beginning of a three part video series, detailing my process of creating this painted mini art quilt.






Here are some close-ups and the supply list, for you to get started on your own. Of course, you are welcome to change any colors or the design. I'd love to see your interpretation!

Shimmerz Paints: Key Lime, Sunny, Jilted Jade
Shimmerz Blingz: Pixie Dust, Hottie Pink, Gold Glimmer
Shimmerz Spritz: 4 Leaf Clover
Canvas
Various scrapbook paper and flowers - I used Prima
Circle Template and Number Templates or Stencils
Cotton Batting
Backing fabric
Fabric Glue - Fabri-Tac

Basic supplies: scissors, thread, paint brushes




I'll be sharing the rest of this tutorial over the next few days - so stay tuned! :)

Shimmerz Vibez as Trim Decor!

Hi Everyone! This Video is a little "different" ..... like me, (sorry) ;) lol
It's more to show you that you can take Shimmerz Products OFF the Page and how fabulous it can look for just about anything, so I Really hope this inspires you to try something you may not have thought of using Vibez or any of the other Shimmerz Paint Products!












If you have any questions on how I got this look on my trim, please feel free to post and I'll try to answer as best as I can. Thanks for stopping by and have a FABulously Shimmery Week!!!! ((hugs))

Shimmerz Pearlz Resist Technique

 

I discovered this technique quite by accident and I'm so pleased! It is incredibly simple, but makes such a stunning background that I know you're going to love it.

Here are the projects that I made using my Shimmerz Pearlz Resist Technique.

The materials that you will need are a pot of Shimmerz Pearlz (I used Pearl), cardstock, something to stamp with (I used bubblewrap) and a bottle of Shimmerz Vibez or Spritz. (I used Shimmerz Vibez Grape Escape.)

I hope that you enjoy my video!




Here are a few close-ups of my tags so you can see the shimmer in the sunlight. Gorgeous!

 

 

You can purchase Shimmerz products at the Shimmerz store.

Happy Shimmering!

xoxo
Bethany

Shimmerz Vibez v. Spritz

I bet you've been wondering what the difference is between the new Shimmerz Vibez and Shimmerz Spritz. Wonder no more! This video should clear everything up.

Enjoy!



Here are the finished tags from the video.

To create the tag on the left, I used Shimmerz Spritz in Ruby (pink) and Shimmerz Vibez in Jeni B. Bleu (blue).

To create the card on the right, I used Shimmerz Vibez in RazzleDazzle Berry.

You can purchase Shimmerz products here.

Happy Creating!

xoxo
Bethany

Vibez Batting Flowers

I am loving playing with the vibrant color of the new Shimmerz Vibez!! I experimented by spraying Vibez on some cotton batting and making some flowers that have the look of felted wool. So fun and easy!!

Here's how I created them:

A close-up of Grape Escape over dry brushed Gesso on the background.

Thanks and have a great week! Be sure to share your Vibez projects with us! Can't wait to see your projects!

Lucy

Monoprinting with Pearlz

Monoprinting is a serendipitous affair, be prepared to let the paint do what it wants to create some amazing effects! I played with some of the new Shimmerz Pearlz to create a random, blended background.



Here's how I did it........



To create this background I used the new Shimmerz Pearlz - Ballet Slipper, Grey Flannel, Pearl and Morning Mist.




A close up of all of the pearly goodness!



I can't wait to see what you create with the new Pearlz!!

Lucy

My Little Shoebox Meets Shimmerz

I recieved this really fun video from Erin Payne. She is on the My Little Shoebox DT. Well, not only was I honored, but was just tickled when I saw how silly and fun this video was. These girls are a total crack up!!!! Erin used Shimmerz Spritz as hair spray (Cotton Candy--I think). LOL I love it!!!! :)

Thanks Erin and Heather! You two really made my day.

Paper Cloth with Shimmerz Spritz

Combining fabric and paper into paper cloth is a really fun technique because the result is a flexible paper that doesn't fray. When you use Shimmerz Spritz to add stunningly iridescent color, you certainly take the entire project into the WOW zone.

All you need to complete this technique is:
1. inexpensive muslin
2. (used or new) tissue paper
3. white glue (I used Mod Podge)
4. Shimmerz Spritz.
5. If you'd like, you can also incorporate any extra snippets of paper that you have left-over from other projects and a bit of fine glitter. (I used Art Glitter)

The results are amazing. Just check out this paper cloth that I made with Spritz.


Oh, I almost forgot to mention that paper cloth is eazy-peazy-lemon-squeezy to make. You're going to love it!

I hope after watching the videos that you are inspired to make your own paper cloth! I'd love to see your results. Be sure to leave a link with your comment so I can visit your blog and gush over your creativity!

If you would like to re-create the color schemes on my projects. I've included a list of the Shimmerz products that I used below.

The paper cloth that I demonstrated in the video
Shimmerz Spritz: Eucalyptus, Caribbean Sunset, Sapphire (Sea Foam in place of Eucalyptus is also beautiful in this grouping.)


Grubby Angel
Shimmerz Spritz: Sea Foam, Chickadee, Cotton Candy, Ruby
Shimmerz Blingz: Pixie Dust


Home
Shimmerz Spritz: Eucalyptus, Mudpie, Treasured Hymn, Chickadee
Shimmerz Paints: Royal Red
Shimmerz Blingz: Pixie Dust


You can purchase Shimmerz Shimmering Products right here.

Happy Shimmering!

xoxo
Bethany Kartchner

Shimmerz Golden Poinsettia Tutorial