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ScrapThat! October Kit (Part 2)

ScrapThat! Fall kit is full of warm fall colors with a splash of vibrant teal. The October kit features the Scribble Scrabble Sweet Shoppe Collection with gorgeous accent papers from Graphic 45 Steampunk Debutante.

I just love the color combination of this month's kit. It was fun and challenging to use. I played with color, texture and placement on this as well:

Details:

The aqua flower was originally white but I painted it with Shimmerz Blingz 

The cream doiley was sprayed with Shimmerz Vibez

Played with layering here

Check out the other gorgeous works of the ScrapThat! DT at their Ning site. There you will discover that this kit is not only gorgeous but very versatile. You can incorporate different styles and have fun creating your own projects!

Quick Layout (part 1)

 Hi there!!!

I am so thrilled to let you know that last Sunday I finished 5 layouts from 7am to 11am. That was a first to me since I am a very slow scrapbooker. That was also the most number of layouts I made in a day.

The Nook U finals inspired me when Leah posted a hourly challenge. The participants were fast and their creations were amazing so I decided to try it out. It was a perfect timing since I just received my Nook October kit featuring Lily Bee's Catching Fall line.

At first I was skeptical because we do not have fall season here in the Philippines, fall photos will be perfect for the kit. Instead, I have used everyday photos and just did a few photo editing to blend it with this month's kit.

"My Joy, My Life, My Family" layout by LG Belarmino - Materials: My Scrapbook Nook October kit and add on: Lily Bee's Catching Fall double sided patterned papers, Lily Bee Rub on, Jillibean corrugated chipboards and pin, Maya Road mini roses trim, BasicGrey flower bloomers and Lily Bee Catching Fall diecut. Others: stamps, kraft envelop, and Shimmerz paints.

I had so much fun with this layout. I have used the cardboard packaging of Lily Bee's Rub on and used it as my base paper. It was perfect since I have applied a lot of Shimmerz Paint on it.

Overall, this page was finished in less than 1hr, waiting for the paint to dry is not included.

YSS Bloghop starts now! Giveaway 1!

Welcome to Your Scrapbook Stash's Blog Hop! We are hopping from today until Saturday, September 25. Each YSS design team members will giveaway three $10 Gift Certificates from YourScrapbookStash. That means, more chances of winning. Just make sure to checkout each DT everyday this week to win.

Here are the blogs you need to visit this week:

Your Scrapbook Stash

Alyssa McGrew

Susan Lui

Valerie Bishop

Lady Grace Belarmino

Erica Weinstock
Heidi Kelley

For today, I would kickoff with a layout that I made this weekend using Echo Park's Life is Good line and some Shimmerz Paints all available at YSS Online Store.

I made this layout to showcase how fun and spontaneous Shimmerz paints are. By simply spraying, dropping, splattering on a paper, you can create a very artistic and cool design. On this page, I have used Shimmerz Vibez Pop Art Pink, a cotton candy pink with a HUGE gold shimmer to it, and Pearlz Blue by You. These colors are perfect for the Echo Park line.

There are no accidents when we talk about creativity. Just let go and don't be afraid of messing up your page. Shimmerz paints are so easy to work with. On this layout, I initially just sprayed some Pop Art Pink randomly on my page to add the gold-pinking shimmer that I want and added a lot of paint drops using Blue by You.

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To win: Simply leave me a comment on this post and become a follower of my blog. I will draw the winner for GIVEAWAY 1 this Saturday.

Our Guest designer for this month, Julie Bonner, is also giving away some certificates
so make sure to visit her too... right here!

During the days of the Blog Hop, any orders placed will earn double points! So stock up now to save more later... I mean, seriously... you are going to be buying the stuff at SOME point right? Why not now, lol?!
 

have fun hopping! See you soon!

ScrapThat! September Kit Layout (Part 1)

Hi there! I hope every one is well and okay on your side of the country. I just want to give everyone a heartfelt thank you for all your thoughts, comments and prayer for the death of my father-in-law and my sick dd. Good news, Hannah is doing okay now :D Her fever has decreased to 100F and her blood count is okay.

So today, I can scrap!!! Weeeeeee!!! It seems like I haven't scrapped for ages after what happened. Thank God me and my family are coping well and we have faith that everything will be okay in time. I will scrap after work and will be able to catch up with all your blogpost. I am in need of so much inspiration now.

Till then, here is a layout that I did using the stunning ScrapThat! September Kit "Butterfly Dreams" featuring some MME Lush and Shabby Green Door On the Wings of Dream papers. The kit is full of yummy goodies so go ahead and check it out here!

"Pink Bench" layout by LG Belarmino - MME Lush and Shabby Green Door On the Wings of Dream paper, Basic Grey Nook and Pantry Alphabet Stickers, Length of Prima Mocha Lace and Pearls Ribbon, Green Tara Mixed White Flowers, Butterfly Printout from Tara, Shimmerz Vibez and corrugated board.

I am truly in love with this kit. The soft colors, the gorgeous flowers and the embellishments are divine. I also enjoyed using the sketch that came with the kit that I made for this layout. So head on over to ScrapThat! and enjoy the kit, the inspiration and all the promotion that we have for you!

Kaisercraft’s NEW Pearl Brad & Lace Packs

Pearl Brads are available in 6 vintage colours – Pearl, Latte, Soft Blue, Pink Ice, Ice Green and Chocolate.

Kaisercraft has just released four mixed lace packs – available in four colours – white, natural shades, cream and black.

Each pack contains 5 different types of lace measuring 23 1/4 inches (60cm):

To see all the packs head here.

These little gems are awesome – and are the perfect additions’ to your scrap stash!

Here was something I made using the laces and the pearl brads: 

My 2year old daughter just started attending school a month ago, I decided to alter one of her old headbands because I find the new Kaisercraft laces to be perfect for this project. The patterns and the texture is so amazing for a gorgeous and fun hair accessory.

“Altered Headband” project by LG Belarmino – Kaisercraft Lace Packs white (EM926) and cream (EM927), Pearl brads pink ice (EM932), Grosgrain ribbon Little Girls (RI602) and some Shimmerz paints.

To achieve a colored look for the lace, dip it or use a brush to add some Shimmerz Paint. By using the white lace, it will allow you to achieve the color you wanted. On my project, I have used some pink and yellow colors. Here is my daughter wearing this beautiful headband. She loves it so much!

Another layout to share

Good day to all of you!

I am here again to share with you a project that I did using some Shimmerz Pearlz on doilies. I have painted some cream crochet doilies that I got with my ScrapThat! July kit featuring IOD paper line.

 

Shimmerz Produtcs:Shimmerz Pearlz Ballet Slipper and Morning Mist

The amazing thing about the Shimmerz Paints is that the richness of the color and the shimmers is not lessen even if you use it on fabric. Just see how amazing the effects it gives to those doilies.

I have used the same paint colors to the hearts to make it unified with the design.

Some announcements about ScrapThat!

A Special Offer From the Scrap That! Kit Club

All subscription renewals, and all new subscribers received between Friday, August 13th (a very auspicious day) and September 3rd, will be entered into a draw to win a Zutter Distrezz-It-All!

The Scrap That! “Say See ‘Ya Later” to Summer Sale!

If you love online shopping (and who doesn’t?) you are going to LOVE this!  Scrap That! is having a sale! Everything in the store has been generously discounted 40-70%. 
(Prices are already marked down on the site)

Did you know?

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YSS Stash Faves

Have you noticed the NEW Pre-order items from the store?!  Oh my goodness there are so many new CHA products to choose from and for today's Stash Faves, I will be sharing with you a layout using  Pre-order Shimmerz Products. Being A Shimmerz DT gal gave me the opportunity to play with this amazing product for a few months now. Let me tell you about Shimmerz Paints:

ShimmerzTM water-based paints have the spunk and sparkle to help any project shine! They have a wide range of products from mists to paints that will surely make your projects shime like stars. By simply adding this product to your projects, you'll be able to create a project that you can call your own. Have fun, be imaginative and start creating with Shimmerz Paints available for pre-order at YSS Store!!!

Shimmerz Vibez get their name from their VIBRANT, DEEP COLORS that are INTENSE from the First Spritz....!

Shimmerz Pearlz are a little thicker and more opaque than Shimmerz Paints. Pearlz are perlescent while Shimmerz are iridescent. Pearlz have a luxurious feel. They are kind-of like a light cream consistency on paper. Shimmerz paints are more like a light body gel on paper. Do you follow?

Shimmerz Blingz are just like shimmerz only they have more sparkle and are a bit thicker . They have been called 'shimmerz on steroids.'

Here are some layouts that I did using Shimmerz Paints:

 

Shimmerz Vibez with Echo Park Patterned Papers and Doiley Hero Stamp available at YSS Store

Shimmerz Vibez, Blingz and Pearlz with Basic Grey Basics Patterned Paper and some Hambly Screen Prints available at YSS Store

Butterflies and Shimmerz

I know you have read a thousand times already how much we adore the different products of Shimmerz Paints. This is because it is worth telling about! Shimmerz Paints add sparkle and shimmer to any project you want to create. It gives that special touch to everything you use it on.

Today I would like to share with you a very easy and simple 8.5"x11" layout that I did. Initially I illustrated a butterfly pattern that I would like to use on my layout. Then I used my scanner to scan the image and duplicated it on Photoshop creating different sizes. Lastly, I printed them out and individually cut my image. This is what  I used as templates for my background effect.

The traditional way of draw and cut would also be fine. Simply draw the silhouette of any shape you would like to use on any leftover paper and cut them out.

These butterflies are recyclable and can be used several times. It can be used as masking or a template to create embellishments. Don't limit yourself. Try out several patterns like leaves, birds, stars, etc.

 Here is the layout that I finished using my butterfly templates:

"Do Not Disturb" Layout by LG Belarmino - Shimmerz Spritz Tuscan Sun, Sea Foam and Mango Madness; Shimmerz Vibez Sunset Strip; Shimmerz Pearlz Carrot Top and Sunny Side Up

Shimmerz CHA Summer 2010 Release!

Are you ready? I said, are you ready? Good. Because we have some gorgeous new colors just aching to be seen.

Wait for it, wait for it......

OK NOW! Introducing the Shimmerz Summer Collection:

                                    

Aren't they beautiful? Our two new Shimmerz Vibez colors are Fiery Fiesta (shown left) and Pop Art Pink (shown right). Fiery Fiesta is a beautiful light colored orange (I would liken it to orange sherbert but daker) with a light gold shimmer and Pop Art Pink is this great cotton candy pink with a HUGE gold shimmer to it. We have never had a color like Pop Art Pink before!

Our 3 beautiful new Pearlz colors are (from top to bottom) Blue By You, Peas-B-Mine and Luscious Lilac. You will be impressed with their density and coverage. They are more thick, luscious and creamy then ever before. Plus these colors play sooo well together!

These fabulous colors will be available for purchase on our website on Tuesday, July 27th. Be on the look out for a special online CHA promotion next week as well. Plus, if you are attending CHA stop on by our booth. We are partnering up with Glitz Designs in booth #839!

**CCG #151 Reveal

I want to invite everyone to head over at Color Combo Galore site to check out the fabulous DT reveal for palette #151. I am pretty sure that you will adore this week's color and theme.

Here is my take to this fun colors:

Materials: BasicGrey Basics Patterned Paper, Hambly Transparencies, Prima Flowers, Shimmerz Paints and Kaisercraft Pearls

Shimmerz at CHA!

Shimmerz has some EXCITING, AMAZING, JUMPING FOR JOY, kind of news... We have broken out and are going to be at the Chicago CHA show that runs from July 27-29th! This is the first time that Shimmerz has represented itself at CHA and we are doing it just like we do everything else.
Just a LITTLE bit differently.

We are thrilled to announce that we will be joining forces with the FABULOUS girls at Glitz Designs and will be sharing booth # 839 with them!

Glitz and Shimmerz are perfect product partners and we have some great make and takes using both products and some fun Shimmerz techniques.

Not only that but we will have a special CHA release as well. So be on the look out for our newest Shimmerz colors coming soon and perhaps a special sale as well...Who doesn't love a great promotion?

So if you are headed to CHA at the end of the month, make sure to highlight booth #839 (in pink highlighter, of course!) and check us out! We will be there with bells on!

Shimmerz Product Spotlight: PEARLZ

Shimmerz has so many great products: our original Shimmerz Paints, Spritz, Vibez, Blingz and one of our newest family members...Pearlz.

You may be asking yourself what exactly are Pearlz and how do the differ from the other paints. Pearlz are creamy, more opaque and pearlescent than our Shimmerz Paints or Blingz. Think a bit more class, with a little less sass. Pearlz is Blingz and Shimmerz Paints older and more refined sibling.

Take a look for yourself:

 With 11 current Shimmerz colors and 5 Teresa Collins Signature Colors, you have a wide variety to pick from. Order them online from any of our retail partners or from our online retail store.

Shimmerz Product Spotlight - Red-Y or Not Vibez

Red-y or Not, here it comes. Today's spotlight is JUST in time for Independence Day. The fabulous Red-y or not Vibez. With a not quite true red color but not quite pink either....Red-y or not is chameleon-like with its color. Ready to bend at your will to suit your needs but still maintains that patented kick of Shimmer that you have come to know and love. Check it out:

If you happen to be crafting during the Holiday weekend, why not pair Red-y or Not up with our fabulous Blue Jeans and Snowstorm Vibez. Red, white and blue!

Find these colors and over 100 MORE at the Shimmerz Website! We at Shimmerz Paints wish you a safe and Happy Fourth of July!

Painting on Mesh

For today's post I will show to you the effects of Shimmerz Paint on Mesh. I have altered a flower mesh by Prima and a strip of tulle cloth. I have used my ScrapThat!'s July Kit featuring Creative Imagination's Iron Orchid Designs line. This is one gorgeous kit that is a must have.

Painting mesh will require a little patience because if you desire for a 2 tone or 3 tone effect, you need to wait for each layer to dry before applying a new color. This is very easy with Shimmerz Paints because they are fast drying.

The 2 big flower mesh were originally color silver. I painted the first coat with Shimmerz Pearlz Sunny Side Up, then Espresso and finally This Spuds 4U.

The same technique was used on a trip of white tulle but this time I have only used Shimmerz Pearlz Espresso.


Aside from those, I enjoyed altering the butterlies and the small little yellow flowers and leaves using those 3 colors.


Thanks for dropping by!

Shimmerz Product Spotlight

The Shimmerz Product Spotlight. We think we have some pretty amazing products. A biased opinion perhaps, but we want to help keep our customers informed! It can be difficult to fully see the amazing color and shimmer that our products have via online and sometimes the product image can be deceiving. So here is a color that is often overlooked but totally deserves the spotlight: Shimmerz Vibez Vertigre! Rich, lustrous and coppery, this color will put the ooh-la-la into your next project! Chock full of the intensity that our Vibez products are known for, this color can stand on its own or blend seamlessly with any of our 15 other Vibez colors. Our other metallic based colors Rolling in the Hay and Penny Pincher are perfect partners as well!

Haven't tried our products yet? Please visit our website here for a list of online retailers or to visit our online retail store.

Using Templates to Create a Background

Just sharing a layout that I did using some gorgeous Shimmerz with a template. I have created my own background paper by simply spraying some Shimmerz Spritz and Vibez. I have coordinated my designed cardstock with My Scrapbook Nook's June Kit featuring papers from My Minds Eye new collection, So Sophie.


With a white cardstock, I usedmy Chatter Box Doodle Plate(Botanical) as my template. Sprayed 2 colours of Shimmerz Spritz (Sea Foam and Tuscan Sun) and 1 colour of Shimmerz Vibez (Grape Escape). Doing this technique is very recommendable if you want to create your own patterned paper from a plain cardstock. You can choose your own colours and play around.


The effect of the Spritz and Vibez is really gorgeous. After spraying on the template, I added a few more random spray without the template. It added softness to the patterns.


On the tree and felt bird, I have painted it with the New Shimmerz Pearlz Samrock and Sunny Side Up. I wanted this part to be the focalpoint of my layout thus making it shimmery and more vibrant.

A Special For Those Becoming Members This Month from My Scrapbook Nook!

Are you ready to get these kits delivered to your doorstep every month? Eager to start paying LESS for your scrapbooking supplies with our great discounts and packed kits? Today is the day! Sign up NOW and you will receive a shop credit of $20, good toward your next kit or a little shopping spree in our online store!

You will ALSO receive the bonus paper pack and mini abum (while supplies last)!

Members are also eligible to buy that month's Member Deal- the hottest new lines at 40% off! Shipping on kit add ons is always free, and you NEVER pay full price for a kit- always $28, which is always a 10%-35% discount on retail!

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Two!!!

It is really amazing watching Hannah grow up. I just love my job right now because it allows me to be with her most of the time. I can experience each milestone with her, guide her and support her as she grows up.

That was my inspiration when I made this layout using SD4U June Kit featuring BasicGrey's Kioshi line. The softness of the colors on this kit motivated me to create something very sentimental to me.

Materials Used: SD4U June Kit - Kioshi

Cardstock: Bazzill
Patterned Papers: BasicGrey Kioshi
Alpha: PinkPaislee
Diecut Sticker: BasicGrey Kioshi
Paint: Shimmerz Pearlz
Butterfly: Prima Marketing
Pins: Jenni Bowlin
Others: Fiskar Border Punch, Liquid Pearls, blings

Here are some details shot of this layout:

Flowers here are both handmade using patterned paper, Shimmerz Paint and Ribbons

Thanks for dropping by! Hope you had an amazing weekend!