Sunday, March 17, 2024

Happy Easter Using the March Color Kitz Bundle


Hey all, Nicole here with my second project this month using the March Color Kitz Bundle!  I am documenting a fun Easter moment from 2020!


I started by making my background with three of the fabulous colors from the kit.  Those colors are: Arti-choked, Spurce It Up, and Dear John Letter.  I show exactly what I did to make this layout on my March unboxing video here: March Shimmerz Unboxing


After my background, I matted my photos with paper from the kit.  I then fussy cut a bunch of flowers from a paper in the kit as well, then glued them all over the green background.  I added all of my Dotz to this page as well as lots of ephemera.




I used the "HAPPY EASTER" ephemera as my title.  I then added simple journaling and my page was done.  I have a process video for this layout that you can enjoy here: Happy Easter Process Video

Thanks for hopping in to read all about my layout.  I hope it gets you in the crafty mood!
Until next time,
Nicole





 

Saturday, March 16, 2024

What An Egghead Using the March Shimmerz Color Kitz Bundle


Hey all, Nicole here with my first layout for this month using the March Color Kitz Bundle!  I am documenting my youngest acting like a complete egghead!


The first thing I did was make my background using three of the beautiful colors that come in the bundle this month.  They are: Quit Yer Wine-n, Pink Caviar, and Dear John Letter!  I made this layout on my unboxing kit video that you can see here: Shimmerz March Unboxing


I then matted my photos with one of the papers from the kit, making sure to tear one edge for the added texture on the page.  After my photos were down on the page, I started adding all the fun stuff, including: stickers and ephemera!


I added my title and some journaling and my page was complete!  I have a process video for this that you can view here: What An Egghead Process Video

Thanks so much for popping on to read all about my layout!  I hope that it gets you in the mood to use your paints!  Until next time,
Nicole







 

Friday, March 15, 2024

Hoppin' Down the Bunny Trail | Sarah Millerhouse | March 2024 Color Kitz

 


Hello, friends! I enjoyed using the March Color Kitz to create this layout! I love the spring feel of the colors, patterned papers, and embellishments! I have a full process video up linked below. 


For the title, I used the March cutfile that comes in the Color Kitz. I absolutely adore this cutfile and how easy it was to build a layout around it. I painted the backing pieces with the Shimmerz - Pink Caviar from the March Color Kitz and Shimmerz - Marigold & Bumbly Bee from past Kitz. I then ran them through a texture folder to add the texture to the words. This pattern reminded me of an Easter basket weave! 


For the background, I used one of the patterned papers from the collection.  I used a hexagon stencil with the Shimmerz - Spruce It Up and Vibez - Arti-Choked from the March Color Kitz, along with Shimmerz - Celery. I put all three colors down on my craft mat, blended them together, and added them through the stencil with an ink blending foam dauber. 


I used a combination of stamps and ephemera from the March Kitz to create the flowers. For the darker pink/purple flowers, I layered on Vibez - Quit Yer Wine-n, Shimmerz - Pink Caviar, Inklingz - Rose Colored Glasses (March Bonuz Bundle), and Color Splash - Flashy Flamingo. I let the layers of color dry and then stamped and fussy-cut flowers. For the yellow and orange flowers, I used the ephemera flowers from the Kitz and painted on the same colors as the title. This helped connect all the colors in the layout together. 


For the leaves, I painted on the greens and yellows used on the layout and layered them in color after color. I then used metal dies from my stash to cut out different types of leaves. I love the pop of green and texture this adds to the layout. 


I finished the layout by adding lots of bunnies from the ephemera set in the Kitz and jewels, crystals, and Pops of Color from my stash. This was a super fun and super Shimmerz Paints-filled layout to create! 

I have all the details in the full process video up on the Shimmerz Paints channel here: Full Process Video

Remember that if you place a Shimmerz order and put my name, Sarah Millerhouse, in the comments, you will get a free gift! Have a beautiful day!









Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Honey Bunny + Bonus Easter Card | Brandy Vaughn | March Color Kitz


Hello, hello again, everyone! Today I'm back with another sweet layout using the March '24 Color Kitz! And this time I am also bringing you a precious, bonus Easter card!




I really wanted to feature the bunny paper because I love it so much! Therefore, I decided that a minimal layout was in order. I began by tearing a small strip from the middle of the bunny paper creating the perfect white area for my splatters. 
I used every color that comes in the Color Kit this month.




Then I used the packaging technique to add Shimmerz: Pink Caviar to some scrap white cardstock. Once that was dry I die-cut a stacking flower and added some finishing touches by using a small paintbrush to apply Vibes: Quit Yer Wine-N. I also die-cut some leaf stems and added color by spraying on Vibes: Arti-Choked.




I finished the layout by adding the adorable ephemeral pieces from the kit, a title from my stash of alphas, and some hand stitching around the edges of the page. 




Now for the BONUS Easter card! Last week I used a stencil to apply my left-over mixed media paste to white cardstock. I cut that piece down to 5 3/8 x 4 1/4 to be just slightly smaller than my card base. Then I just added some sweet ephemera pieces from the kit and I was done. 
It was the simplest card ever!




Be sure to stop by the Shimmerz Paint store to check out all of the fabulous color options! Don't forget to add my name, Brandy Vaughn, to your order for a FREE product!! 

I would love it if you would check out my process video also!



Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a lovely, crafty day!

xoxo
Brandy






Friday, March 8, 2024

Confetti Eggs | Brandy Vaughn | March Color Kitz

 Hello, Hello! 

I finally had the opportunity to sit down with the stunning March Color Kitz and create a really sweet layout documenting some photos from a few years ago. 




I added Vibes: Arti-Choked and Shimmerz: Spruce It Up to some modeling paste and rolled it on with a brayer. 




Next, I painted some die-cut leaves with Inklingz: Dear John Letter and that added that perfect pearl finish that I was looking for! 



Then I pulled out an old piece of raw chipboard and painted it with Shimmerz: Pink Caviar and WOW am I in love with this color! Look at that shimmer!! 




I finished it off by adding some adorable embellishments from the kit and a few from my stash. I hope I have inspired you to create with mixed media on your next layout! 

You can check out my process video here: 


Be sure to stop by the Shimmer Paints store to see all of the items included in this month's Color Kitz! Don't forget to add my name, BRANDY VAUGHN, to your order for a FREE paint! 
Thanks for stopping by, my friends! Have a lovely, crafty day! 

xoxo
Brandy