Monday, September 21, 2009

Shimmerz Vlog Hop

It's time y'all!!!! After weeks of bubbling with excitement over becoming one of Shimmerz Education Team members, I finally get to Shimmy my Shimmerz and shout it from the rooftop!

Welcome to the Education Team's video blog hop...If you have arrived here from Lori's blog, then you are well on your way. If you haven't and would like to participate in the vlog hop for a chance to win 1 of 5 complete sets of the newly released product (3 miniz and 4 shimmers) then you will want to go back and start at Shimmerz blog, become a follower and then make your way to each Education Team member's blogs, leaving comments and listening for each member's favorite of the new Fall vintage colors. Once you know the faves of each member, email the list to shimmerzpaints@live.com. Have fun Blog hopping!!! (the next blog to visit is at the end of this post)

Check out the projects I created with the new (and existing) colors...

This layout, created using Basic Grey papers is all about my Xan's entrance into the world as blogged in this April 12, 2008 post.

I painted the bodies of the dragonflies with Vintage Wine Shimmerz and the wings with Pixie Dust Blingz.
I used my finger to rub some Antique Lace Shimmerz on the puffy alpha to tone down the brightness of the color.

The felt lace seen here was originally cream, but I changed to color by spraying it with Purple Passion Spritz. The satin ribbon was sprayed with Baby's Breath Spritz and the Organza ribbon with Treasured Hymn spritz.

I also painted the tiny Prima buds with Pixie Dust Blingz.


Looking back on photos like this remind me just how much bearing children has changed my body...miss that body! Anywhoo...this layout was created using Graphic 45 papers.

I spritzed the background with Licorice Spritz, as well as a few of the flowers. I also painted some of the flowers with Wed Wagon shimmerz.

Remember the technique from the video? Well I cut the embossed cardstock into a snowflake and used it to create this card featuring papers by Delish.

**Edited to add: the diecut/embossing machine is the new Epic Six by Quickutz, I just used a Cuttlebug embossing folder in it**

I used Licorice Spritz on the snowflake, Concrete Spritz on the grey grosgrain ribbon, and Baby's Breath Spritz on the tag.

Thank you so much for taking the time out of you busy life to view my video and projects. I hope you have learned something new...now go on and get your shimmerz on!!

Every person who leaves a comment here by Friday 11:59 pm EDT will also be entered into a random drawing to win a jar of shimmerz from me! (colors may vary).




Next up is Leslie's blog! Just wait until you see the fabulous ideas she came up with!



89 comments:

~EssenseVibez~ said...

WOW!---it's like finally meeting you in person--you're so beautiful--and your tutorial was great--makes me wanna play with my shimmerz more--great video sis!

wustaz said...

thanks so much..... I am going to get my Shimmerz out

Diana Fisher said...

Wow, these are all so pretty! I love the ribbon technique you used. :)

Lucy Edson said...

LOVE your tips, Tanisha!! The cuttlebug idea is fab, girl!! And I need one of those boxes, too - I am so messy! lol

Unknown said...

You are a pro with your Vlog!!! I loved all the techniques you showed, and you have def. made me a shimmerz fan (even though I already was a fan (:).

Daniela Dobson said...

Awesome tips and video!

Sasha said...

okay now I want a cuttlebug ... love it and your vid was so in detail too Ima have to try all those tips..off to get me some more shimmerz TODAY .. especially that web wagon

Vel said...

Fabulous, fabulous LOs! Love these products!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful tips and techniques!! TFS")

Crazy Creations said...

Love what you did Im learning so much Thank for sharing Sarah K makeacard@yahoo.com

Pamela said...

Awesome projects! Great video too...love your tip at the end about using the excess!

Unknown said...

Great video, thanks for sharing! I loved seeing the difference between the 2 embossed pieces. How fun!

~~Mia~~ said...

Thanks Tanisha, I always get so inspired when I read your blog, you totally rock girl!!!!!

Lori Barnett said...

I love your cardbox idea! What a wonderful way to save and stretch the spritz!! Love your layouts as well!

Peek at My Paper said...

Thank you for the awesome video! I love how you use every last drop of your spritz - I am just the same :).

Stacy Cohen said...

Gorgeous projects, Tanisha! Love the video!

Rona said...

Love the way you "Shimmy your Shimmerz"!!!! Great video and tips!!

Saxon and Jaedyn said...

Awesome techniques!! I cant wait to pull out my shimmerz to try!!

Sheri Twing said...

Love the video tutorial! Thanks for such great ideas. Your work is beautiful!

Mom, Jackie, Donna, Renee, Kristen said...

Love your work! Great Video! Can't wait to use these fabulous colors!

Francie Horton said...

I am so happy to have discovered your blog! I've worked with the shimmerz before but I loved your ideas!

Leslie Ashe said...

seriously the best enabler in all of America!!Tanisha...I WANT a Cuttlebug! I LOVE your Video! LOVE your techniques. LOVE LOVE LOVE them! You did an amazing job...I ♥ ya!

Nancywithajones said...

love it girl I have those dies but never thought to spray stuff first THENNNNN cut. I was so glad you had told me about the heat emboss tip before thats why I just love you so much. YOU so smart that way! You should have been doing these vlog things the whole time. You rocked this!

Stacie (craft-princess) said...

I love these tutorials! I don't own any shimmerz but I think I will have to buy some now...or hopefully win a jar!!!

Thanks!
-Stacie

Anonymous said...

Um...Your body is still rocking!!! Stinker :) I love your tips and techniques!! You are fabulous :D

Liz said...

I love this project thanks so much for sharing

Toni said...

Hi Tanisha... thank you for the great Shimmerz tips... can't wait to try them out... going to a scrapbook expo in 2 weeks... hope I can find some product there so I can start blinging things up.... :)

StacyC said...

Thanks for all your tips... Loved the Cuttlebug folder application.c

mamachele said...

Love Love the tips in your video! I can't wait to try them.
always,
michele

Shirley Ross, rockin' heARTist said...

Great video, love the use of the embossing and tips.

Krista said...

Thanks for sharing your projects and great video too!

Lori Renn said...

Girl you are a rock star! I love the way you sprayed the Spritz in the folder... awesome look! And I love the Pixie Dust Blingz on the dragonfly. Thanks for the endless inspiration!!

Avenueswithoutlimit said...

fabulous inspo :)
I remember those clubbin days as well :) time goes so fast...
Maggie

Unknown said...

Awesome girl!!! Love the tutorial!

Debbi said...

Great video. I would never have thought of using the embossing folder. Thanks for sharing. Also, I love how easy the clean up is.

robin.christine said...

I LOVE LOVE LOVED your pages you did and that was a very helpful tutorial! I hope I can win and try out one of these great shimmers! How neat they are!

Anki said...

Wonderful projects and thanks for sharing. Wishing you a wonderful day! Kram - Anki

Sophia said...

Love all your cute projects...

Lillian Child said...

I just "stumbled" onto today's blog for the new shimmerz product line, which up until this point I had never heard of ... so you can imagine how excited I am first, to find such a great product line, and second, to discover some awesome new blogs and talent. Thanks so much for all your ideas and techniques. Just awesome!

she scraps said...

Thanks for sharing your wonderful projects~I just love the way you used the Spritz on the felt lace on your project {birth}day~also really enjoyed how the demo on how to use the box with the plastic layered at the bottom great idea (I hate to waste all the GREAT shimmer myself)!Thank you again!!!

Leah said...

you rock! love hearing your voice! you guys are just killing me with all of this shimmerz goodness!

JPScraps said...

Awesome video and layouts! I love all the techniques.

Scrapamum said...

Great job! YOur layouts are so nice.

Diana Waite said...

GREAT video, love the new ideas! THANK YOU!!

Lori said...

Great video, and fabulous projects!!! Thanks for the hot tips!!!

marcibun said...

Tanisha, that was fabulous! I so enjoyed seeing you live and "in person". Great video girl ;)

Juliana Michaels 17turtles said...

More great tips and ideas! TFS!!!!

Sue said...

you're getting my creative mojo going...I wanna scrap and get messy :) thanks for sharing your tips!

Betty said...

loved the ideas using embossing and using up the excess shmmerz in your box!

ellen s. said...

very cool tanisha!!!
love the ideas, thanks so much!

Tina Thayer said...

I love the idea of spraying it in the embossing folder!! Thanks for the tips.

Tami said...

LOVE that shimmery snowflake card and all your TERRIFIC ideas of how to use Shimmerz. I'll be pulling out my CB folders to play for sure now! Thanks!

Ms. Cheryl said...

You really do have some fancy tricks up your sleeve. Thanks so much for giving me new ideas, ms.cheryl

Kaytee said...

Really great tips! I like the plastic lined box to get the most from the product. I will have to do that!

Love the Decor! said...

Can't wait to try these wonderful products!!
would love to win :)

Anonymous said...

I LOVE how you spritzed the embossing folder and then ran it through the machine. Awesome!!!

Jennifer Beason said...

Some really awesome ideas, Tanisha!!! Loved the video!

Carmen said...

Really liked the spritzed cuttlebug template idea. Very vintage looking. Very nice!

Heidi said...

WOW all this goodness in one day- what is a girl to do. Thanks for sharing, beautiful projects!

Andrea said...

Great video, many thanks!
xAndrea

Lakesha said...

Hey! Great idea spritzing on the embossing folder. It looked great!

Rachel M said...

Great video, thanks for all the usefull tips.

Kim Dellow said...

Gorgeous Tanisha. Love the tips. Kim

Christine said...

Wow, your video was awesome. Your projects are absolutely gorgeous. I am so excited to learn all these techniques from the new Education Team. What a great idea to do videos. I can't wait to get my new colors.
xoxo, Christine

AtaiDanu said...

Loved the video and the two techniques shown with the embossing. I never would have thought that the results would have been that drastic. Not only do I want to buy the shimmerz now but also a bigshot or cuttlebug etc.

Amanda said...

Love your video. Thanks for all the great tips and the chance to win!

Tanya said...

Hi Tanisha!!!
What a great video, such inspiration!!! Fantastic work!!!!!
Very beautiful!!!

Scrapycandy said...

You are very good at demonstrating a technique and technique wise the video aspect was clear and you could really see the shine. Thanks for all the hard work! I'll have to order some shimmerz now. :)

Nitasha said...

absolutely fabulous- you shimmerz ladies really shine! I have exprienced so much talent and creativity while hoppin' along the blog hop!

Heather said...

Wow- what great artwork and tips! I love how you use plastic so you can use the overspray- what a great way to not waste the Spritz.

Sand Dollar Design Studio said...

who would have thought you could do so many creative projects with shimmerz.........I want them ALL!
Thanks for inspiring me.....

Ange Connolly said...

Stunning work and great ideas...thanks!

suzy0820 said...

Thanks for the great idea's...

Lynn said...

Your work is amazing!

Nan said...

Great techniques you showed with the embossing folders. And your work is beautiful as always. Love the LO's :) Wish I had my clubbin bod back !

klasickewpie said...

Fabulous LO and love the detail of your techniques and closeups on your video. Thanks!

all the days of our life said...

I love what you did with the embossing folders. thank you I have learned a lot from your tutorial. I love your work.

charian said...

I love the spraying on the embossing folder technique!

Thanks for the ideas!

charian69@videotron.ca

Angela W said...

Awesome tutorial! Love your projects!

Wendy said...

Very cool techniques and projects! Can't wait to try some of them myself.

Anonymous said...

thank you Tanisha! great job and I can't wait to try them.

charlene said...

thanks for the great tips ! I can't wait to try these

Mary - said...

awesome - project! wonderful demo & tips! thx for the fab inspo & have a great day! :) smiles, m-

Judy said...

I love your video and all the great tips and techniques. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

April said...

Great techique.

Amy Teets said...

Love your card!

Melissa Sauls said...

That was absolutely awesome Tanisha! Love the look of the Shimmerz coupled with the embossing folder. I haven't tried that and need to do it now!

Rita S. said...

Ok - I am seriously sensing the start of an addiction for Shimmerz! I need to get my hands on it. Love your projects!

Janet's Joy said...

Thanks for the video. I love how you didn't waste a drop!!

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