[Pepesmom]

Technique Challenge 25 (Tech25)

Shimmer Paints Technique

Rhonda has kindly asked me to showcase shimmer paints this week. Thanks, Rhonda, for the shout out! I don’t normally have a lot of time to participate in the technique challenges and so was not aware of the desired scope for the technique. So, this week, you will have OPTIONS!

As soon as I saw the shimmer paints in the Holiday Mini, I knew I’d have to have them – even before I saw how beautiful they are while I was at Convention. We’ll be trying a couple of techniques this week – spritzing shimmer and/or painting shimmer. I’ve used both on the card I will be showcasing today.

The techniques are fairly simple:

Spritzing Shimmer: Fill a 2 oz. spray bottle with rubbing alcohol and add “some” shimmer paint. “Some” means 6-8 drops of white or champagne or 2 globs of platinum - enough to get a good mixture. Shake until well mixed. Spritz onto your cardstock and let dry. Finish our card as desired.

Painting Shimmer: Pick up a little bit of shimmer paint with your aqua painter and add a shimmery detail to your image. Add a new feature like the snow I’ve added to my sample or highlight a portion of your image.

Here's my entry for this challenge:

http://www.stampinaddicts.com/galler...6676&nocache=1

You can work on this challenge whenever you want. There is no time limit. Please post your work in the Technique Challenge gallery with the words Tech25 in the keywords and post your link here, so we can all see it.

I hope you will find time to play and have fun!

Since many of us are SU! enthusiasts, I’m going to give you very early warnings about upcoming challenges, so that you can order if needed.

As promised, Rhonda will be back next week with the Cracked Glass Challenge!

[rhondag]

Thanks Trina! Gorgeous technique!!

[mom969803]

Ooooo Trina-that's gorgeous!!

This is the perfect challenge so that my Shimmer Paint doesn't just gather dust, lol.

I won't be able to play until next week (my Shimmer comes Friday & I'm camping with scouts this weekend) - but I can't wait!

ETA: Woo hoo - finally got to play! Thanks for a fun challenge - now my Shimmer Paint won't just be a shelf decoration, lol!!

http://www.stampinaddicts.com/galler...002&ppuser=661

[hianna]

I tried something a little different and loved the results - I only wish my photo showed them a little better! I mixed equal parts Classic ink refill with shimmer paint. I started with Chocolate chip and Champagne mist. I swooned!!! (No, seriously, I did!) It warmed up the chocolate chip and made it all bronzy and sparkley. I also tried it with Barely Banana and got great results.

My card is here. What do you think?

[hianna]

I had to do another card...love this shimmer paint! I used it 3 ways....

Check it out HERE

Anne

[alliohran]

Thanks so much for this challenge!! The spritzing shimmer technique was awesome!

Here's my card--even though it is hard to see, I did use lots of shimmer paint. :-)

Shimmery Pines - Stampin Addicts Gallery

[Pammybaby]

You're all going to make me order that stuff, aren't you??!!