A Shimmering Mini-Album

Punky Sprouts, the maker of my favorite style of mini-albums, recently sponsored the Shimmerz Education Team. I was the lucky recipient of a Junk in my Punk album and I had a blast with it!

As you may know, I recently had my 6th sweet baby: Wyatt Grant. My album is dedicated to his first few weeks of life. It is a special project that I hold dear to my heart.

In my video, I offer tips on creating an interesting mixed-media mini-album as well as a beautiful background watercolor technique using Shimmerz paints and mists.

Grab a cup of hot chocolate (take a few sips for me!) and enjoy!



xoxo
Bethany Kartchner

Shimmerz Swatch Book

Hey there. I made myself this little swatch book a while back to help me keep track of all my Shimmerz Paints.  I love it- and it really helps me match my Shimmerz Colours so much easier.  I made you a quick video showing you how I did this.



Hope you enjoyed watching........

Lydell Quin
Shimmerz Education Team
 www.lydellquin.blogspot.com

FABRIC HEART ART with Shimmerz Spritz!

Lucky me, I get the first post in February, so I can wish you all a splendid month filled with candy hearts and hugs, and lots of hugs and kisses from loved ones.  This month, Bethany gave us a loose theme of "HEART", and it was up to us to use it or not.  I used it.  I RAN with it!  This project is ALL HEART!

 Do you have a crafty daughter, a scrapbooker, yourself perhaps who needs some LOVE this February?  Have a bit of time to sit down and create ART FROM THE HEART? 

This video tutorial takes you through creating a FABRIC HEART with Shimmerz and stamps, then creating a canvas/Gesso background for your heart to really shine.

This project is also great for using up odds and ends of stash!  It's a CRAFTY project for a CRAFTY chick!  PS: Heidi K. - see that wing?  I believe it came from your stash!  Thanks!!!

Hope you enjoy!

Shimmerz Products Used in this Video:

Red-y or Not Vibez

Pop Art Pink Vibez

Razzle Dazzle Berry Vibez

Cotton Candy Spritz

Barn Door Spritz

Eucalyptus Spritz

Licorice Spritz

Jeni B Bleu Vibez

Other Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co. Stamps (Just Be You)

Gesso Paint (Ranger)

Mod Podge (Matte)

Canvas on Frame (11x14)

Fabric (white cotton)

Staz-on Jet Black by Tsukineko

Metallic Pen (Silver)

Hottie Pink Shimmerz Blingz (to cover up mistakes)

Blue By You Shimmerz Pearlz (chipboard letters, some on top of Gesso)

Prima Flowers, Leaves, and Flower Packaging (white words on plastic)

Metal Keyhole (Tim Holtz)

Hemp Cord

Glue Arts Hot Glue Gun

My Mind's Eye Brad

7 Gypsies Chipboard Letters (Create)

Basic Grey Chipboard Letters (from, the)

Stardust Stickles (Ranger)

Gems: Queen & Co.

Metal Watch Container Top with Glass

Metal Wing

Metal Corners (Lee Valley)

Video tutorial by Lesley Langdon.

Clearly Shimmerz!

 Have you gotten your order in for the new Shimmerz Coloringzs?  I am in love. The colors are brilliant, and intense, and were perfect for my making of this mixed media album, "Punky Love", by Punky Sprouts!

I used Coloringzs in No Yoking, Pink Stiletto, Mon-Shari, and Valentino... and some Vibez in Jeni B Blue! Here are a couple close-ups of the transparency and acrylic pages you will see me alter and embellish...

 Are you ready to watch now?? Then, click below!!

The Color Room Palette #43 with Shimmerz

For the Color Room palette this week (#43), I demonstrate customizing a Prima paintable paper using Shimmerz Vibez: Sunset Strip, Princess, and Spritz Sea Foam.

I should mention that I used a cloud/hills shape as a misting template just to get some general curves.  You'll see what I mean.


And finally, this is the layout I completed using the customized paper in the video :)  for the Color Room palette 43.  Join us and give the challenge a try and be eligible to win a Shimmerz prize package!

Can you see the shimmering on the paper?  I love how it turned out so pastel and beautiful like the palette!  You can purchase the products here. Thank you for checking this out!

Bethany is Making a SPLASH!!!

Congratulations go out to our very own Bethany Kartchner. She not only had her amazing art work published, but a whole article in the Jan/Feb edition of Somerset Studios on her Shimmerz technique. This a HUGE accomplishment and we are so proud of her!
Congratulations BETHANY!!!

Introduction to Shimmerz New Shimmeringz and Coloringz

I know that you've seen the release video and you are intrigued. Are you wondering how exactly Shimmerz new Coloringz and Shimmeringz work together? Wonder no more. This short video demonstrates exactly how you can completely customize your projects with Shimmerz.

Enjoy!

xoxo
Bethany Kartchner

Punky Sprouts album transfer technique

wow that's a mouthful... anyway I was lucky enough to get one of the Punky Sprouts mixed media albums to play with and have a quick video to show you how to transfer printed paper onto canvas - it's super easy and when laid over the Shimmerz Vibez, it looks like it was always meant to be there!

So here's the video, hope you give it a try.





Louise :)

Shimmerz Paints Techniques part 2

Hi there again!

Lydell here, with the second installment of the punky Sprouts album I started last week. With the cover done, I tried out a few techniques on some of the other pages. There was a lot to get through today....Thank goodness for the speed up function in the video production is all I can say!!!

Ok. Here is the cover.

It is certainly lots of fun to tie the colour scheme of your album together using paints, and the possibilities are absolutely endless.
Here is the video anyway!
Hope you see something you might like to try



Prucucts used.......

SHIMMERZ PAINTS (Purchase them HERE)
December Sky -Blingz
Concrete -Spritz
Hot Fudge-Vibez


Punky Sprouts (Rebel Sprout) Album
Flowers- Petaloo, Prima, Zva

Bye for now....

Lydell

Paint techniques with Punky Sprouts

Hi there!
I have a video for you today, showing you some things I did with canvas, acrylic, metal and chipboard.
Today, I am working with a Punky Sprouts 'Rebel Sprout' Album.  Lots of Techniques and ideas in this one! (This video will continue next week.  There was just too much to fit into one!)
First up I will work on the cover of the album, using a metal door plate, lots of Shimmerz Paints and some flowers.  I saw an album Marion Smith created using some vintage metal items, so when I found this antique door plate I knew I wanted to have a go! So lets get started........



Hope you are inspired to get out an album now!!!

PRODUCTS USED
Shimmerz Paints (get them here)
Pearl -Pearlz
Concrete - Spritz
Hot Fudge- Vibez
December Sky- Blingz
Gold Glimmer- Blingz

Texture Paste
Gesso
Punky Sprouts Rebel Sprout album
Studio Paint- Claudine Helmuth/Ranger
FLOWERS
Petaloo, Prima, Zva,

Thanks for watching.
Have a great Day!

Lydell x

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!

Spritz, Vibez, and Pearlz a Couple of Pages in Punky Sprouts

In this video, I talk about how I choose coordinating Shimmerz products to use on my projects, it's an ancient Chinese technique that you wouldn't want to miss! (All right, maybe not that ancient, or even Chinese at all, but I do talk about it, hee hee...)

You can purchase all the Shimmerz products you see in the video here.

Have a happy New Year!

Shimmering Flowers

 Sometimes a girl needs a cute hair flower that matches her outfit. Right?

Learn how to make this sweet flower clip using only basic supplies: plain white muslin fabric, a stamp and of course, our favorite, Shimmerz Vibez. It is an easy and fun project that you can even do with your kids! Remember, Shimmerz products are completely non-toxic and clean up with water so this is a stain free project.

Enjoy!



The three color combinations that I created around Sunset Strip Vibez are:

1. Razzel Dazzel Berry, Sea Monkey and Sunset Strip Vibez
2. Blue Jeans, Fiery Fiesta, and Sunset Strip Vibez
3. Grape Escape, Hermit the Frog and Sunset Strip Vibez

As always, you can purchase Shimmerz products here.

*When you visit the Shimmerz store, please let Stacey know that you were inspired by the Education Team by indicating so in the notes section.*

Happy Shimmering!

xoxo
Bethany Kartchner

Quick Christmas ornament

It's Christmas Eve! woohoo... the kids are revving up with excitement, the house is smelling like gingerbread and we're watching The Polar Express but I've still managed to whip up a quick video on how to make a really cute ornament for your tree (or done in miniature would look awesome on presents!!).

Wherever you are have a wonderful and Merry Christmas, stay safe and see you soon!

Materials:

Shimmerz Vibez - Rolling in the hay
Paper scraps
miscellaneous beads and findings

L x

Mixed-Media and Shimmerz Video

Happy Christmas week everyone!

Just wanted to let you know that a new video by Rita Barakat is up on the Vlog!

Enjoy!

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

Gift Box and Candy Toppers, Part 2!

I am so glad you are back to see the second part of my video! Today I will be making candy toppers for the top of our gift boxes, as well as coordinated tissue paper using a Crafter's Workshop Mod Flower template!

Here is a glimpse of the candy toppers...

I hope you like and can find some use for these pretty boxes, Shimmerz paints work WONDERFUL during this holiday season!

xx Heidi

Embossed background using Crafters Workshop Templates and Shimmerz Paints

Good Morning!

Lydell here from Australia, with a video for you!
Today I am going to show you a way I used a 'Crafters Workshop' template, some heat embossing and 'Shimmerz Paints' (Vibez-Jenni B Bleu, Shimmerz-Tickle me Turquoise, Shimmerz- Magenta) to create a cool background for a Layout.




And some images of the final product.......

 

 

Hope you enjoyed this weeks video and are inspired to do some cool backgrounds with Shimmerz Paints and some of the many incredible templates by Crafters Workshop.
See you next time,

Lydell