All NEW Shimmerz Paints Colors!!!

Hi Creatives! 

Welcome back for more Shimmerz Paints inspiration!

Today I am sharing my first creation with our brand new Shimmerz colors!

Yessss! New colors!

Here's what they look like....

Introducing Limoncello, Lilac Blossom and It's Mint To Be!

Aren't they preeeeeetty?!!

But wait, there's more.....

Pool Me Close

Going Peach Side

Pink-O De Mayo

Oh.my.heart! 

These colors are just shimmery perfection! 

LOVE them all! 

Infact, I was so blown away with how fabulous they are, that I decided to share them on 

Instagram LIVE - I apologise if you watched! I was such a nervous bundle of energy :(  Lol! 

I quickly splash painted these messy hearts....

(I know, those colors!!!!)

 just to show off that fabulous shimmer and gorgeous pigment, 

But then a few people messaged me to say they needed to see it completed. 

To be honest, I had planned on putting it in the trash! 

I mean, the colors are divine, but this is just messy play, right?

  I'm so glad I listened to you all though because this is what I ended up creating with it.......

All the rainbow hearts love for this!

SO super cute, fun and happy! 

I absolutely adore that sweet photograph, and those shimmery hearts formed the perfect background! 

Here's a closer look for you.....

SO adorable! 

The playful and rather cute Echo Park: Imagine That collection partnered perfectly with the new Shimmerz colors, and really accentuated the happy vibe of this memory! 

Let's take a closer peak at those hearts.....

That shimmer is just incredible! Crazy good!!! 

I thought I could pick a fave color or two from the new ones, but the truth is, I can't!!! 

I love, love, LOVE all 6 of the new colors! 

Oh.SO.Pretty!

( & yes, caticorns are a thing now! just sayin'  ;)  )

 

Let Your Imagination Soar seems fitting for my precious two in the photo, as well as when you play with Shimmerz Paints! 

Check out ALL the gorgeous new Shimmerz colors HERE
& REMEMBER: Type AMANDA in the comments section of your order & they'll send you a FREE paint! 

(The free paint deal applies to every single time you order, 

but is not valid with any other discounts or promos.)

Thanks so much for visiting!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Shimmerz Paints: Exciting NEW Stampz & Inspiration!

Hi Everyone! 

Welcome back for more Shimmerz Paints inspiration!

I was SO excited when Shimmerz Paints announced that they were expanding their product range to include Stampz! Yayyyyy!!!!

Here's my first card creations with them.....

Oh WOW!!! These Stampz are just sensational!!! 

Let's take a closer look at them.....

Blessings in the Storm Stamp

I heart this! It's such a sweet design!

I chose the last phrase for my first card.....

Create your own sunshine, indeed!

This is so fun & fresh! 

I have used a permanent black ink to stamp with, 

and then coloured the image with Shimmerz Paints Inklingz!

But if you prefer something softer, and more subtle, 

this second card may be more to your liking....

Oh isn't this divine?!!
I have used the first phrase, and coloured with Shimmerz Paints Creameez.
I just LOVE how this turned out! So soft and dreamy - it's my favourite!

Have a thing for florals?! Well this next Stampz set will be sure to win your heart!

Hello Happiness Stamp

So pretty, huh?! 

This time I coloured the intricate details with fine point pens, and then used Creameez Boogie Boardin' Blue for the sky background. So Sweet! 

And saving the best for last,

Lovely Balloons Stamp

Sigh! Isn't this beautiful?!!

I couldn't adore this more if I tried! All.the.pretty.things in this Stampz set!

La la love it all! 

And there you have it! 

My first play and create with the stunning new Stampz from Shimmerz Paints!

See more of the fabulous Stampz, and order yours HERE! 

& REMEMBER: Type AMANDA in the comments section of your order to receive a free paint! Yay!!! 

Thanks so much for visiting today - I hope I have inspired you!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Shimmerz Paints: Illustration FUN!

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends!

Welcome back for more Shimmerz Paints inspiration!

Today I am sharing a very quick, &  sweet illustration that I have hand coloured with our favourite Creameez products! 

What are Creameez paints? 

Creameez are intensely pigmented, solid, dry, watercolors that are activated by the application of water. They have just a hint of shimmer and are rich in color and tone.

Today's share started as a sample for my students. 

We were discussing the importance of five minute illustrations, 

& that not all works need to be masterpieces to be meaningful. 

So while we talked, I quickly penned up this sweet face, inspired by artist Maruti Bitamin. 

I was considering her for a stamp design - but she got too messy fast! 

And while she isn't my greatest work,  this piece certainly serves the point of creating art for Art's sake! 

Sweet, huh?!

I was going to toss her in the bin at the end of class, but then thought that would make me a hypocrite. 

What if I could 'color' her & really add more depth to the conversation with my students about value, and adding meaning to our doodles and scribbles???

And so the scribble, became the artwork!

Here's how she turned out...... 

Didn't she turn out lovely?! 

Such a sweet piece that took no more than 10 minutes to create, 

but would look just gorgeous in a frame! 

Giving respect to our illustrations, and using some quality paint really changes the aspect!

And which of our beautiful Creameez watercolors did I use?

You'll spy Shimmerz Paints Creameez in:

 Pink Champagne

 Cheeky Pink

 Good 'Ol Summer Time

Just Peachy

Lettuce Get Together

& Refresh Mint. 

Such beautiful, rich colors!

When it comes to adding meaning or value to our scribbles, 

Shimmerz Paints have got you covered!

***Did you know, if you type AMANDA in the comments section of your Shimmerz Paints store order you'll receive a freebie?!!***

So what are you waiting for? 

Visit the Shimmerz Paints store HERE 

& make sure you receive your free paint! Yay!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I hope you feel inspired to get drawing, and painting - it's FUN!!!

til  next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: January Sketchy Saturday!

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more Paper Issues awesomeness with January edition of

Yay! I love a good sketch to spark up my creativity 

& 

here's what the January sketch looks like.....

So.much.fun!

I decided to mirror reflect the sketch for my take on it.....

"FUN"

Totally awesome!

Love this cool kid and his free,wild spirit! 

I snapped this shot on Christmas Eve and couldn't wait to scrap it - he really is the happiest lil guy to hang out with! We have such a blast at the beach together!

I have used Pink Paislee's Wild Child collection for my layout, as well as some Shimmerz Paints for that watercolour wash background. 

I switched the doilies in the sketch for a large tag and super cute ephemera card.

Here's a closer look for you.....

Just chillin', indeed! 

Such a cool boy collection!

So many awesome embellishments in this line!

 Perfect for my fun, everyday moments captured, kinda page! Love it!

What will you create with the sketch?

I can't wait to see your take on it!

Need supplies before you start?

Visit the Paper Issues store HERE 

& REMEMBER: Use code AMANDA to save 20% off your total spend! 

Looking for more Sketchy Saturday inspiration?

See what the rest of our talented team has created here

Thanks so much for visiting today - 

I really appreciate all your encouragement & support!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: October Try It Tuesday!

Hi Creative Friends!

I am so excited to share another super fun edition of Paper Issues Try It Tuesday challenge!

 Yay!

I love trying out new things, and I hope you'll enjoy the challenge I've set for this month!

October's edition of Try It Tuesday is to either paint, colour, or spray your cardstock  

& then use a punch, die or cut file to cut it out and feature on your project! 

Literally, Paint it then Punch it!

Here's what I'm meaning......

I created this pretty watercolour background for a challenge a while ago, but I never ended up using it. It was perfect for today's challenge, with those old butterfly punches.

Here's how I used the butterflies on my project.....

"Dream Chaser"

Oh swoon! Isn't this just the prettiest outcome?!!

I've used the gorgeous Pink Paislee: Paige Taylor Evans: Turn The Page collection. 

The butterflies & colours in this line coordinated beautifully with my painted 'n' punched butterflies.

So pretty! 

I love mixed media, but it can be daunting for some...  

This technique of paint and punch is a great approach to introducing paints into your layouts, but remaining in control of the 'mess'. 

Clean mixed media, it's a thing y'all!

Love it!!!

Here's a closer view for you..... 

Such a gorgeous, whimsical page!

Love the flow and direction that the butterflies create in this design.

As well as my punched butterflies, you'll also spy some fabulous Die Cuts, Puffy Stickers and Chipboard Stickers from the Turn The Page line. 

Turn The Page is such a bright, fun and happy collection!

Aren't those florals just divine?!!

Beautiful!

Hope my layout has inspired you to play along - 

I can't wait to see what you create!

Upload your creations with us in the October Album 

in the Paper Issues Friends & Fans Facebook Group

Need supplies before you get started?

Shop this beautiful line and so much more, in the Paper Issues store HERE

& REMEMBER: Use my code AMANDA & you'll save 20% off every.single.time your order! Yay!!!

Looking for more Try It Tuesday inspiration?

See what the rest of our talented team has created here.

Thanks for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Shimmerz Paints: Raspberry Sherbert meets Bohemian Dream!

Hi Creatives!

Time for another super mixed media share with my latest from Shimmerz Paints!

Today I am teaming up their gorgeous colours with the super pretty 

Bohemian Dream collection from Cocoa Vanilla Studio!

Here's what I've created......

"Shine Bright"

Ohh swooon! Isn't this just the prettiest?!!

So many beautiful details here!

And lots of floral delights too!

Believe it or not, this layout originally started as a 6" x 12" page - but it just felt too unfinished for me! 

As soon as I laid it onto the 12 x 12 woodgrain paper it felt 'right'.

I knew I wanted to create a beautiful mixed media base, so naturally, I chose to use Shimmerz Paints products!

I started with Inklingz: Pearl: Pugnacious Purple and applied it with the packaging technique. The pearl finish is hard to capture on camera, but in real life the sheen is just divine! 

To add a lil dimension and variance in colour, 

I also add fine splatters in Creameez: Paradise Punch & Sky's The Limit - oh so pretty!!!!

But the piece d'resistance is that incredible stencil work!

I  have used Paste-eez in Raspberry Sherbert & oh my, 

it is just a dream to apply!

 Goes on so smooth, and the vibrant colour is stunning!

Let's take a closer look at it......

Isn't it just the prettiest hue of raspberry?!!

These Shimmerz Paints colours are just a perfect combination with the new Bohemian Dream collection!

Truly a match made in heaven!

Be yourself colourfully...and Bravely!

Couldn't say it better myself!

Such a clean mixed media look, and yet full of dimension & vibrant colour - Love it!

Hope I have inspired you today!

*Did you know that if you place my name AMANDA in the comments section of your 

Shimmerz Paints Store order you'll receive a free gift?!!*

So enjoy some free paint on me ;)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Paper Issues: August Product Spotlight

Hi Happy Arty Days Friends!

Welcome back for another fabulous Paper Issues 

Product Spotlight

This time we're shining the light on...

Amy Tangerine's Hustle & Heart collection! YAY!!!

It's no secret how much I LOVE Amy Tangerine's fun, vibrant colours and patterns! 

Here's what I've created for this spotlight...

"Life Is Beautiful"

La la LOVE this!!!

Talk about bright and vibrant colours! 

To balance all that gorgeous colour, I used a beautiful black and white photograph, and those stunning gold glitter alphas. They're officially called The Lucky Ones Thickers and are the coordinating Thickers for this line. 

Here's a closer view.......

So gorgeous!

I've used watercolour droplets to create my faux wreath & I just love how effective this looks!

You'll also spy those super cute Puffy Hearts - love these!

And finally, how about that bow!!!! Check it out below......

Oh squeee!!! It's the cutest!

Love me a cute bow or 3!

Such beautiful products to create such stunning projects with!

I hope you feel inspired by my layout today!

Need to get some Hustle & Heart in your stash?

Get yours in the Paper Issues store here 

& REMEMBER: Use my code AMANDA & you'll save 20% off!

Wanting a lil more inspiration with this cool collection?

See what the rest of the team has created with it here

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I really appreciate your kindness & support!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Cocoa Vanilla Studio: The Best Memories!

Hi Creative Friends!

 I am super excited to share my take on this week's colour theme over at Cocoa Vanilla Studio!
 There are so many ways to interpret this colour focus, 
but for me it had to be all about those happy hues in the gorgeous Hello Sunshine collection! 
The vibrancy of this collection has always made my heart sing & I hope my layout today brings you the same joy! 
But enough chatter, here's my layout.....

"The Best Memories"

Isn't this pretty?!! 
And whoa! Talk about all the colour!!! La la love it!
 This page was inspired by a sudden desire to fussy cut patterned paper CV-HS001 FULL BLOOM. The florals in this paper are just divine! 
I arranged mine in a crescent design, encapsulating my sweet photograph & then 'built' my page from there. To enhance those bright blooms, I created a watercolour 'path' for them to be arranged onto, focusing particularly on those sunset colours with a soft blue highlighter. I finished off my paint work with a few splatters too! 
This was tons of fun & I just love the end result! 
Let's take a closer look......

Those fussy cut blooms are just so gorgeous, and make the perfect frame for my treasured photo!
 As well as that fabulous mixed media base, I have also added a mix of WOOD VENEER, ENAMEL SHAPES, PUFFY STICKERS, & WOODIES to that top cascading section - love it all! 
But that wooden button with the coordinating bloom on it is my favourite! 
I mean, seriously, could it get any more perfect for my layout design?! So awesome!

As you travel around my photo, you'll also spy the introduction of FANCY BUTTONS, ACCESSORY STICKERS, & those super cute LITTLE HEARTS. 
I just adored the sentiment sticker, 'The Best Memories Are Here' that I chose to mount it on double thick foam tape and use it as my title. 
As you travel down a lil further, you'll spot those blooms (& leaves) in WOOD VENEER form - so good!
 Here's another view for you.....

Gah! SO much pretty here! And oh, that puffy heart!!!

Speaking of puffy stickers, I use 'the best' as my finishing touch to this sweet page....

Just beautiful! I have really enjoyed re-visiting the Hello Sunshine collection - it's so pretty!

I hope you feel inspired to get creating with Cocoa Vanilla Studio & colour this week!

Thanks so much for visiting,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo