Shimmerz Paints: June Color Kitz Inspiration!

Hi Crafty Friends! 

Welcome back for more Shimmerz Paints inspiration with the gorgeous new 

June Color Kitz! 

If you missed the reveal, here's what this month's amazing kit looks like....

Whoa! What a spectacular kit! 

So.much.gorgeousness! 

The June Color Kitz contains:

Boogie Boardin' Blue Creameez

Sunset Strip Vibez

Sunkissed Inklingz

Pool Me Close Shimmerz

Pretty in Pink Coloringz

Orange Sherbet Shimmerz

1 exclusive Sunkissed Flower cut file created by Shimmerz Paints

1 wavy textured stencil

1 set of "Summer Vibez" Dotz

1 package of Minty Meadow Sequins from "Spiegelmom Scraps"

WOW!

These kits are jam packed with awesomeness & are bound to sell out fast! 

***Get your June Color Kitz HERE***

Here's what I created with this stunning Summer themed kit....

"Happy"

Wow! Such a striking Summer vibes page! 

I couldn't resist creating with all the colors - they look so incredible together!

Let's take a closer look at this messy, fun page....

So much to love about The June Color Kitz! 

I started my layout by painting up that gorgeous sun design with Sunset Strip Vibez, Orange Sherbert Shimmerz & Sunkissed Inklingz onto some smooth watercolor paper. Once dry, I trimmed apart all the sections, & arranged them onto my white cardstock base. I distressed each segment, & then messily machine stitched into place. 

I love how effective this sun burst looks! 

Those colors really are somethin'!

Next, I painted up my ocean with Pool Me Closer Shimmerz, applied the new waves texture stencil (included in the June Color Kitz) and painted in some Boogie Boardin' Blue Creameez. I also added in some royal blue stamping ink with the stencil too! This really added definition & interest to my waves.

I layered my darling boy's sweet photo onto a few sheets of tissue wrap, & some ephemera pieces before tucking in & adorning his framed photo with the fabulous Summer Vibez Dotz. Super cool!

I used a few labels from Paige Evan's Bloom collection to 'tell my story' and add a bit of journaling to my layout. I used the warmer tones with the sun rays, and the cool blues through the ocean. I also adhered the blue ones in a wavy fashion to mimic the Boogie Boardin' Blue stenciling. Simple, but so effective! 

For finishing touches, I used the Minty Meadow sequins to complete my Summer fun page! The teal sequins matched beautifully with the ocean  & all the warmer tone sequins coordinated with the sunshine! Love it! 

Please watch my process video of how this layout came together

Thanks so much for watching! 

I hope you enjoyed my video & feel inspired to get a lil painty today! 

***Shop Shimmerz Paintz Color Kitz: The June Collection HERE***

Thanks for stopping by today, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Shimmerz Paints: March Color Kitz & Process Video!

Hi Friends! 

Welcome back for more Shimmerz Paints inspiration!

I just love all the pretty pastels and colors being featured this month,

& I absolutely can not wait to share what I've created with the newest Color Kitz!

But before I do,  here's a quick peek at The March Collection......

All.the.heart.eyes!!!

What a beautiful array of colorz and embellishments! 

Everything you need to create a myriad of Spring themed projects! 

The March Collection includes:

Sweet Pea Spritz: A new exclusive color to this kit. 

This color is a soft lilac purple with silver shimmer.

Cotton Candy Spritz

Goldie Lox Shimmeringz

Refresh Mint Creameez

Sky's The Limit Creameez

1 exclusive Hot Air Balloon cut file created by Shimmerz Paints

1 package of 8 random assortment of Shimmerz Paints watercolor hot air balloon ephemera stickers

1 set of "Hello Sun" Dotz

1 set of Shimmerz Paints Spotz: Pastel color Enamel stickers. 

A new Shimmerz Paints product coming to the Shimmerz Shop Spring 2020.

Totally awesome!!!

These kits will sell out fast - so be sure to snare yours from the 

Shimmerz Paints Shop HERE 

( Type AMANDA in the comments section to receive a bonus free paint too! )

Now onto the good stuff - here's what I've created with this stunning kit, 

"Be You"

Oh my! Sooooooooo pretty!!!

It's like a Sping dream come true!

Such beautiful colorz, butterflies and florals! 

Plus, I'm playing along with the Spring Forward Challenge which means NO pattern paper for the entire month! 

(But that's not really a challenge when we have so many gorgeous colors to play with!) 

You can find out more about the Spring Forward Challenge HERE

Let's take a closer look at  my pretty page....

Wow! 

Those colors are errrything! 

The brand new Spritz: Sweet Pea is absolutely DIVINE!!! 

 I think it may even replace Vibez Princess as my fave purple! 

You'll spy that I've also included a few 'extra' colors in my layout today too - because, well, all.the.Spring.feels!!! I just couldn't help myself, ha! 

As well as our divine March Color Kitz, you'll also spy:

Vibez Snow Way Man

Inklingz Meet Me @ Sunset

& 

Shimmerz Pool Me Close

I used the Shimmerz Pool Me Close as an alternative to the Creameez Refresh Mint because regrettably, I have put this mint color in a really safe place....

Yep, you guessed it! 

So safe I can't remember where it is :(

So we'll just imagine that the intricate die cut butterflies are a more matte and minty hue ;) 

(That said, Shimmerz Pool Me Close is a very pretty alternative!)

As I wanted to create a really pretty floral design, I decided to use a different cut file from the kit. This one is courtesy of The Cut Shoppe and is called Floral Wreath. 

(Basically, I'm saving that gorgeous Hot Air Balloon cut file & coordinating stickers for when I have the right photo!)

I backed the Floral Wreath cut file with papers that I created from Spritz: Sweet Pea & Cotton Candy, Creameez Sky's The Limit & Inklingz Meet Me @Sunset. I embellished the flower centers with the Hello Sun Dotz & the brand new enamel dots called, Shimmerz Paints Spotz! Simple, but so effective!

Before adhering my cut file to my white cardstock base, I decided to create a fun background to layer it onto! I used the super vibrant Vibez Snow Way Man and applied it in a crude circular design using the packaging technique. I added quite a few splatters too! 

Once dried, I also added splatters & droplets of the two Spritz colors as well! 

Love how this looks!

I stamped a few butterflies throughout this mixed media background, then adhered my shimmering cut file! I tucked my photo into the wreath, and adorned my page with more pretty butterflies, and a sweet lil title!

For finishing touches, I added a few sprinkles of the Tropical Escapade sequins from our friends at SpiegelMom Scraps, AND more of our fabulous new Spotz! 

Wanna see more?

Please watch how my layout was created with my process video HERE

Thanks so much for watching! 

I hope you feel inspired to get the aaaah-mazing new Color Kitz! 

***Shop The March Collection HERE***

Thanks so much for visiting, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Shimmerz Paints: February Color Kitz & Process Video!

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for a new month of color LOVE!!!!
I am so super excited to be sharing the amazing 

Shimmerz Paints February Color Kitz!

I mean, this kit will have your heart - quite literally! 

If you haven't seen the February Color Kitz, it looks like this....

I know, totally gor-jus, right?

All.the.hearts!!!!

The Shimmerz Paints Color Kitz: February 2020 Collection includes:

2 brand NEW & exclusive colors:

Pink Outside The Box Spritz - This color is a sweet pink with silver shimmer

and

Weakest Pink Shimmerz -  This color is a soft pink hue with shimmer mixed within.

PLUS 

My Bleeding Heart Coloringz

Blushing Bride Vibez

Spotlight White Inklingz

Pink Champange Creameez

AND

1 exclusive Valentine cut file created by Shimmerz Paints

1 teaspoon package of Chipboard Heart Pieces

1 set of "You Are Loved" Dotz

1 set of Gold Floss

Wow! SO much squeezed into this fabulous Color Kitz! 

***Shop the February 2020 Color Kitz HERE***

Here's what I created with these amazing products....

"Love You So!"

Oh my heart, indeed! Just look at those pretty pinks and reds! 

This would have to be one of the most beautiful color combinations of all time - SO good! 

& absolutely perfect for documenting my sweet girl with!

Here's a closer look.....

Hearts for the win!!!

I created this layout by spritzing & painting every color in the kit onto a small piece of watercolor paper. Once dry, I simply ran these papers through my die cutting machine with the Elle's Studio: Love You Lots metal die. I mixed and matched a few of the inset pieces, and layered smaller hearts over larger ones to create interest. 

I just LOVE how striking and effective this looks! 

Before adhering all.the.hearts to my white cardstock base, I decided to add a soft and subtle mixed media base. I took the new Pink Outside The Box Spritz and applied it across the center of the page using the packaging technique. I added lots of splatters and drips with My Bleeding Heart Coloringz & Blushing Bride Vibez too! So soft and pretty!

Next, I added my photograph, and glued down all the die-cut, painted paper hearts. I embellished with the chipboard heart pieces, as well as all 3 of the exclusive You Are Loved Dotz. I also hand stitched a few hearts using the golden floss (embroidery thread)! 

With so much pretty red and pink, I decided to use black and white embellishments from Elle's Studio January release to cut through the color and create balance. So striking!  

For finishing touches, I added both black and red ink stamped sentiments from the Elle's Studio: Love You Lots Stamp and a mix of both Red Rapture & Freezin' For A Reason sequins from Spiegelmom Scraps. Perfect! 

Simple, but really beautiful creating with the February Collection Color Kitz! 

To get all the details & how-to, please watch my process video HERE! 

https://youtu.be/wA_u-NdrIlo

Thanks so much for watching! I hope you feel inspired to get creating today! 

Please Note: All Shimmerz Paints Color Kitz releases are limited, so be sure to get yours HERE before they're sold out!

& don't forget,

**Type AMANDA in the comments section of your Shimmerz Paints store order & receive a FREE paint too! *** Yay!!!

Thanks so much for visiting! 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Shimmerz Paints: January 2020 Color Kitz Inspiration & Video!

Hi Everyone! 

Welcome back for more bright, colorful & shimmery inspiration with

my latest scrapbook layout (& process video) with the stunning new 

Shimmerz Paints: January edition Color Kitz!

I know, amazing right?! 

The Shimmerz Paints Color Kitz are bigger & better than ever before! 

The new 2020 Kitz include exclusive colors and products to tie your whole page together. The January 2020 Collection includes the following colors and products:

Into The Woods Vibez

 A new exclusive color to this kit. 

This color is a vibrant hunter green hue with silver shimmer.

Before Dawn Vibez

 A black pigment spray with shimmer.

Sage Advice Shimmerz

 A new exclusive color to this kit.

This color is a soft and neutral sage green hue with shimmer mixed within.

For Shore Creameez

 A cool neutral hue watercolor.

Silver Fox Shimmerz

 A new exclusive color to this kit. 

Silver fox is a silver hue paint with shimmer mixed within.

Sheer Bliss Inklingz

 A skin tone neutral hue watercolor.

PLUS

4 journaling cards

1 exclusive Forest cut file created by Paige Taylor Evans

1 teaspoon package of Country Buttonz

1 set of "Happy Day" Dotz

Wow! That's one super impressive kit! 

The creative possibilities with this Color Kit are endless, but I wanted to create a page that featured all.the.things!!! Here's what I created, 

"Explorer"

Whoa! How awesome is this?!

The January edition Color Kitz was perfect for documenting my lil explorer! 

Think great outdoors, adventuring and lake life! So cool!

You'll spy that I even added one extra color to the mix - Ultra Marine Shimmerz! This stunning hue of deep blue coordinated beautifully with the greens and grays of the January Kit! Love it! 

Here's a closer look at my layout......

Yep, this is one super cool page for my little guy! 

As soon as I saw the Forest cut file created by Paige Taylor Evans, I knew I would create a masculine layout! If you look closely at my darling boy's photo, you'll notice that his top has a very similar design on it! Awesome!

To create this layout, I began by filling sheets of paper with all the kit colors. While they were drying, I prepared the cut file. I cut it in plain white cardstock, and removed some of the cut pieces, while keeping others intact. The mix of inset and paper backed sections really added interest to the cut file. 

The inset sun rays are left untouched, but I used the neutral For Shore Creameez to paint the mountain peaks and clouds....

Simple, but so effective! 

The remaining sections of the sun are backed with the paper which I painted with Sheer Bliss Inklingz, and the mountains are backed with the new Silver Fox Shimmerz. SO good! La la love this new Shimmerz!

The trees are mostly backed with varying depths (paint coats) of Into The Woods Vibez, except for one which I backed with Sage Advice Shimmerz for a point of difference and interest. Here's a closer look at them....

Trees 1,2 & 4 are Into The Woods Vibez and tree 3 is Sage Advice Shimmerz. Such gorgeous colors!

 I added in the Ultra Marine Shimmerz for the water element of the cut file, and I'm so glad I did! This bright pop of color adds just enough playfulness to the design without distracting from the beautiful January Color Kitz colors. 

Before I adhered the Forest cut file to the Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Boys Rule pattern paper, I added lots of inky droplets, splatter and brush strokes to the pattern paper with the Before Dawn Vibez. Once dry, I foam mounted the cut file, and glued it to the inky base. 

I have used the Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Boys Rule collection to embellish my page too, but it's those Happy Day Dotz that won me over! Aren't they fabulous?! I couldn't help myself, & used all of them to adorn my photo with! Yes, that good!

 You'll also spy that I layered my photo cluster onto one of the journaling tags, and sprinkled a few of the teeny tiny buttons around the page. Told you I used all.the.things!

Such a cool kid page! 

You can see how it all came together in my process video below....

Thanks so much for watching!

I hope I have inspired you to get creating today! 

Remember! The Color Kitz are limited edition, so be sure to get yours HERE, before they're sold out! Type AMANDA in the comments section of your order & you'll receive a freebie paint too! 

Yay! 

Thanks again for stopping by, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Shimmerz Paints: December Color Kitz!

Hi Friends! 

 I'm so super excited to be sharing more Shimmerz Paints inspiration with the brand new December Color Kitz! 

This month's kits are just stunning and look like this....

All the cozy Christmas feels with the new "Farmhouse December Color Kitz".
 This kit includes the following:
1 1oz bottle of Snow Storm Vibez
1 jar of Wed Wagon Shimmerz
1 jar of Run! Forest Shimmerz
1 package of exclusive Dotz "Cozy Christmas"
1 jar of Gold Glimmer Blingz

& 

Make this season the sweetest ever with "The Sweet December Color Kit"

This Kit includes the following:
1 1 oz bottle of Frost Bite Vibez
1 jar of Pip-Pip Cherry-O Shimmerz
1 jar of Twinkle Twinkle Inklingz
1 package of exclusive Dotz "All I want for Christmas is You" Set
1 jar of Bubblegum Blast Shimmerz
1 exclusive Christmas Candy cut file created by Paige Taylor Evans

WOW!!! 

I'd be racing to the Shimmerz Paints store to shop these kits now - before it's too late! 

Shop both Color Kitz HERE

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Both kits are absolutely divine, and for today's inspiration (& process video) I am using the Sweet December Color Kit!

Here's my layout, 

"Magic of Christams"

Whoa! Isn't this pretty?!! 

Such gorgeous colors and those exclusive, All I Want For Christmas, Dotz are just the best!!!

You'll notice that I did miss using the beautiful Christmas Candy cut file (it wasn't quite available at the time I created this layout) but I did use another Paige Taylor Evans cut file from the Silhouette store. I think this different choice of cut file just demonstrates how versatile the month's colors are! So beautiful!

Let's take a closer look....

That Vibez Frost Bite blue has my heart! 

Such a stunning color to spray the cardstock base with! I also flicked this color around the layout to add more interest. Love it! 

For my cut file, I painted both the Shimmerz Bubblegum Blast and Pip Pip Cherry-o onto sheets of scrap paper. I used these pretty pink papers to fill the bow and berries. To add soft texture & dimension I foam mounted the cut file and layered it onto the super pretty Frost Bite base. This looks so effective!

The "All I Want For Christmas" Dots were too pretty to ignore, so I used all three of them on this page. Such a sweet adornment!

I also combined the Pretty Little Studio: Glitter & Ice collection with the SpiegelMom Scraps Winter Delight sequin mix for the 'scrapbook' element of the design. The Inklingz Twinkle Twinkle is the perfect amount of shimmer & shine to complete the look. 

So much pretty! 

You can see me create this pretty page over on the Shimmerz Paints channel HERE

https://youtu.be/MwROxXofLpA

Thanks so much for watching! 

I hope I have inspired you to get a lil painty today! 

Shop ALL the Color Kitz HERE

And if you're adding extra paints into your cart, type AMANDA in the comments section of your store order to receive a FREE paint! Yay!!

Thanks so much for visiting! 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo