Good afternoon! I hope you are all enjoying your day wherever you are!
Today I'd like to share a set of projects that I created using some of the new Shimmerz Pearlz product. I used a combination of Angel Wings Shimmerz, Ballet Slipper and Morning Mist Pearlz, and some Baby's Breath, Bed of Roses, and Sea Foam Spritz.
The following card was inspired by the Caardvarks New Year Kick-Off Challenge sketch by Becky Fleck:
For the card, I added some Angel Wings Shimmerz to the flower trim as well as on the embroidery on the lace. This gave both of the trims some interest. I also added a touch of Ballet Slipper Pearlz to the center of the flowers on the trim for added color. The beautiful Prima flower was originally white and aqua, but I wanted it to coordinate with the rest of the projects in this set so I painted it with Ballet Slipper Pearlz. To my delight, it gave it a nice pearlescent touch as well!
Next is the crown fit for celebrating an occasion like a birthday. I used a water brush to add a layer of Ballet Slipper Pearlz to the pink patterned paper. I added two layers of the Pearlz to it, and I love the results! There are hints of shimmer throughout the paper now that are subtle and not too "over-the-top".
Finally, we come to the wand...I had so much fun creating this! Starting with the doily, I sprayed it with Baby's Breath Spritz. Once dry, I used a paint brush to add Morning Mist Pearlz
along the border of the doily as well as on selected flowers. On top of
the doily is a layer of vintage dictionary paper that I sprayed with Bed of Roses Spritz.
These two layers are adhered to the paper mache star which I painted
with white acrylic paint and stamped and embossed with a damask design
using Versamark ink and iridescent embossing powder. Next, I sprayed the
star with Sea Foam Spritz
and wiped off the excess so that the embossed image would show. I did
this step twice until I got the color that I desired. The edges of the
star have been sprinkled with Martha Stewart mica glitter.
Finally, I cut the word "create" using my Cricut and Sure Cuts A Lot from white cardstock four times and adhered all four layers on top of one another. I painted the word with three layers of Ballet Slipper Pearlz for an opaque effect, painted Bed of Roses Spritz along the edges of the word for shadowing, and then added a bit of ultrafine glitter around it using a Zig glue pen to adhere it.
Thank you for visiting today, and may you all have a wonderful weekend!
Oh, my, Christine!!! This project takes my breath away!!! . . . BEAUTIFUL use of Shimmerz! WOW!!!
Posted by: Jana Eubank | January 15, 2010 at 06:42 PM
Such wonderful creations...really lovely. Also really like your card/take on the Caardvarks sketch challenge.
Posted by: afrontierwoman | January 15, 2010 at 08:43 PM
Lovely and precious set!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | January 16, 2010 at 06:50 AM
super pretty! love the soft colors
Posted by: shelly p | January 16, 2010 at 07:47 AM
Oh-So-Pretty, Christine. I love your Shimmerz creations. They are so soft and feminine, with the special touch of bling :o) ~~ really stunning!
Posted by: Helen F. | January 16, 2010 at 08:03 AM
Christine, each one of your creations amaze me! Truely crafty, sister!!! I want to wear that crown! Beautiful!!! :O
Posted by: Cheri | January 16, 2010 at 02:47 PM
Wow Christine! These are just gorgeous!! Wonderful job on them!
♥Lea
Posted by: Lea Lawson | January 16, 2010 at 05:00 PM
Oh Christine, this set is positively dreamy! I love everything about each piece! Top to bottom!
(-: Heidi
Posted by: Heidi Van Laar | January 17, 2010 at 11:41 AM
Precious set!
Posted by: Fiorella | January 18, 2010 at 05:29 AM
Very pretty -- such a unique take on the sketch! Congrats!
Posted by: Tomi Ann Hill | January 18, 2010 at 10:53 AM
Very, very sweet and pretty! Great job and congrats!!
Posted by: Catherine | January 18, 2010 at 11:17 AM
Wow!!!! wonderful card!!!!! Congrats on your win!!!
Posted by: Mariana | January 18, 2010 at 11:37 AM
So pretty!! Awesome take on the sketch.
Posted by: Amy C | January 18, 2010 at 11:43 AM
Beautiful card. Congrats on your win at caardvarks.
Posted by: Carol R | January 18, 2010 at 01:42 PM
Congratulations on your win - such pretty projects.
Posted by: Lucy Abrams | January 18, 2010 at 02:34 PM
Thought sure I'd left you a comment (know I meant to!), but your card is fabulous & wanted to say CONGRATS on your win!!!
Posted by: Marge R. | January 18, 2010 at 02:47 PM
Congratulations on your WIN!!!! This is such a gorgeous set!!!
Posted by: Kathy J (Wattle) | January 18, 2010 at 03:10 PM
WHoohooo...girlie, this is sooooo gorgeous and CONGRATS!!!!! Hugs, Eva
Posted by: Eva | January 18, 2010 at 04:38 PM
Gosh what stunning projects Christine! I just saw that you made the Caardvarks winner, so congratulations!! Hope you are having a terrific new year!!
Hugs,
Karen
Posted by: Karen M | January 19, 2010 at 09:01 AM
Beautiful...I've just discovered CAARDvarks and think that I'll participate next time! :) Anyway - I love your card, but more still...I love this song (More Precious than Silver). One of my very favorites...and one of the first I heard when I got saved! :) Love it! :) Anyway - great testimony! Thanks!
Sarah
Posted by: Sarah Engle | January 19, 2010 at 04:05 PM
Yay, Christine! Congratulations on your win at Caardvarks. Your card is really so beautiful!
Posted by: Helen F. | January 19, 2010 at 06:38 PM
These are beautiful projects! Where did you find the white scalloped lace at the bottom of the card? It's so pretty.
Posted by: Rita Kern | January 22, 2010 at 03:05 AM
Congratulations on your win. This card is absolutely stunning. I really love it. I am also adding you as a daily visit. Really like your presentations. I will have to get some of the Shimmerz. Thanks for sharing your talents.
Posted by: Sylvia | January 22, 2010 at 08:01 AM
omg im going to cry i love3 u christine> u r amazing i love u!!!
Posted by: Elena Lai Etcheverry | March 05, 2010 at 01:40 AM
everything you do is so beautiful! thank you for my lovely crown. it sits in a place of honor in my room!
Posted by: Elena Lai Etcheverry | March 15, 2010 at 02:48 PM