Thursday, October 25, 2018

Hello Fall Layout | Shimmerz Paints

Hello Shimmerz Fans!

Nicole here and today I have a fun fall layout to share!
Before we get started, here's a quick look at the final product:


So, I've had this kit from Simple Stories for a VERY long time.  I have been trying to use it, but never could find the right papers, colors, etc. to use with them. When Shimmerz released Ahoy Matey Coloringz not too long ago, I oohed and awed over the color because I knew it was going to work perfect! So of course, I had to add it to my collection!

I began with a layer of clear gesso over my entire background because I wasn't sure what I wanted to paint in the beginning.  I ended up finding a piece of ephemera that looked like a wreath and decided that was what I wanted!  I made a half circle using Coloringz Ahoy Matey, Vibez Glorious Day and Inklingz Penny 4 Your Thoughts.  Once it was dry, I began to layer my ephemera and chipboard and something still just wasn't right. So I painted my own flowers in the Ahoy Matey and Glorious Day and they turned out perfect!  I added white swirls to them too so they matched the rest of the embellishments. I placed several in different shapes and sizes in various places all over my layout.  I just LOVE how this turned out!  They were the perfect touch and almost look like they're a part of the original collection! Here are a few close ups of the final spread:







The Shimmerz products that I used in todays layout are:
Coloringz Ahoy Matey
Vibez Glorious Day
Inklingz Penny 4 Your Thoughts

Thanks so much for joining me today!
I hope you've been inspired!