Hi again. Just sharing a video I created using some of the Shimmerz Paints new products. Texturez.
I created some simple embellishments, stamping Texturez Paints onto scrap cardstock, letting it dry, coating it with Helmar Acrylic sealer and letting it dry again.
Check the video to see how. There will be more parts of this video next week, where I extend this idea just a little bit further.
So here is a close up of what these cute little circles look like on a page. The full Layout will be posted on the 1st of June with the Shimmerz Monthly Challenge. (Not long to wait!)
I will be doing these again. I cant get enough of them! I have used them on 2 pages already!.....
Stop back next week to see the next videos. I am running the Mini Series Class at Shimmerz next week, so there will be 3 or 4 more videos in the pipeline!
All of our crazy talented educators will be continuing to inspire you with their creative brilliance by now uploading videos to SHIMMERZ PAINTS TV! You can visit and watch video after video showcasing all of the incredible Shimmerz Paints and Products.
To really kick our channel off, we decided to give away an equally awesome prize... take a peek!
Do you want to get your hands on this delicious giveaway?
We will be randomly drawing a winner in a week or so, so head on over now to ShimmerzTV - trust us, you won't be able to watch just ONE video... there are so many awesome techniques and trips, that we know you will want to visit over and over again!!!
I have a list as long as my arm of things I would like to do, to 'upcycle' some worn out or outgrown fashion-wise clothing and accessories. When you have a Helmar video due, and a deadline to meet....with no 'idea' in my head of what you want to do.....its acually a great place to start.
I found this cute little bag with a sequined butterfly, in the bottom of my daughters wardrobe, discarded and forgotten. Some of the sequins has fallen off and it looked a little worn. Then I saw the little craft thongs I bought Mazzie a few weeks ago, and had not gotten round to 'crafting' yet.... PEERFECT.
I made a little swatch book to help me keep track of all the paints and sprays in the ranges. (Way over 100 of them now!!!) And I have found it so helpful in that regard to see what I have and have not got. BUT......The reason I love it now is something I didnt plan for, but I use it so often now to select colour palettes with the paints. Sometimes its near impossible for me to dream up unexpected colour schemes, and I tend to be drawn to the same colours I love. With this little swatch book though, I can pull out the pages and hold the 'actual' colours of the sprays and paints -once dried (which is sometimes deceivingly different than it looks from the bottle or pot) next to each other and find schemes which I never would have dreamt up myself!
I rely on it so much now.
Ok......check it out!
Its my turn again on the Helmar Blog.
I am creating an Art Journal page using some Helmar Art Mediums.
Helmar Decoupage craft Paste and Helmar 2 Step Crackle Medium.
Both of these items can be found HERE for more details.
I had a lot of fun using these two products on my journal background page today.
Take a look.
It seems the video is reversed. I apologise. I just started using a new editing programme and I could not for the life of me work out how to flip it back the right way. Hopefully I will work it out soon, or there will be no point showing labels on screen anymore!!!!
Hope you enjoy it, and it inspired you to go make something just for fun.
Here is a video showing you some ways I used Shimmerz Paints and the 'Rebel Sprouts' album from Punky Sprouts.
There are many more tutorial videos on the Shimmerz Education Blog for you to peruse, be sure to check them out!!!!
I saw Marion Smith create a project using vintage metal items and when I came across this Door Plate from the 150 year old (ex)hotel I grew up in, I thought it was perfect to use, and I really wanted to see how this rusty old piece with loads of history responded to a bit of Shimmer and Paint!!!! Can you imagine how many people opened this door in the past 150 years.....
