Shimmer Paint Class

Here are two of the projects from the Technique Class.

Shimmer Resist Card
Stamps: Dasher p.208, $8.95; Teeny Tiny Wishes p.145, $36.95; Serene Snowflakes p.26 (mini), $20.95
Cardstock: Whisper White, Real Red; Chocolate Chip
Ink: VersaMark p.190, $7.50; Chocolate Chip; Chocolate Chip CRAFT
Other supplies used: Merry Moments Designer Paper p.160, $9.95; Heat Tool p.188, $29.95; Clear Embossing Powder p.188, $4.75; Frost White Shimmer Paint p.27, $5.95; Whisper White Organza Ribbon (15 yds) p.183, $5.95; Sponge Daubers (12) p.192, $10.95; Eyelet Border Punch p.186, $15.95; Large Oval Punch p.186, $15.95; Scallop Oval Punch p.186, $15.95; Stampin’ Dimensionals (300) p.192, $3.95;paper towels; Chocolate Chip Marker p.156-157, $3.25 each (except for In Color Markers, sold in set on p.155)
1. Rub dryer sheet on red piece and on red strip.
2. CAREFULLY stamp dasher and in chocolate craft ink; cover with clear embossing powder; heat. Repeat for “Merry Christmas” on red strip.
3. Punch out “Merry Christmas”.
4. Use sponge dauber and paint from LID of shimmer paint; rub all over red cs and over dasher and over greeting. Use paper towel to wipe off excess.
5. Use sponge dauber and ink from LID of shimmer paint to ink up snowflake stamp; stamp on dasher piece twice (re-ink each time). Rub off excess with paper towel.
6. Punch eyelet border on larger red piece.
7. Attach ribbon with your adhesive. The greeting is attached with two dimensionals.

Stencil Card
Stamps: Berry Christmas p.20 (mini), $22.95; Christmas Greetings p.28, $10.95
Cardstock: Soft Suede, Kraft
Ink: Soft Suede, Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay
Other supplies used: Vintage Ornaments Stencil p.29 (Definitely Decorative Brochure), $14.95; Vintage Ornaments II Stencil p.29 (Definitely Decorative Brochure), $14.95; Stamping Sponges (3) p.192, $3.50; Mat Pack p.191, $9.95; Paper Piercing Tool p.191, $3.50; Clear Rhinestone Brads (84) p.179, $10.95; Sponge Daubers (12) p.192, $10.95; Dotto p.192, $12.95; sticky notes; Rich Razzleberry Marker p.156-157, $3.25 each (except for In Color Markers, sold in set on p.155)
1. Start with center ornament. Place stencil on cardstock, place sticky note over top of image, sponge suede ink in center. Stamp stem and berries in suede and razzleberry.
2. Switch sticky note and sponge top darker.
3. Place cut out stencil piece over center ornament; place left ornament stencil on cardstock, cover top with sticky note, sponge with razzleberry. Sponge next image over stencil with Platinum Shimmer Paint (USE PAINT FROM LID, NOT BOTTLE). Switch sticky note and sponge top with suede.
4. Repeat for 3rd ornament with Bermuda. Use sponge dauber and ink from LID of shimmer paint to ink up snowflake stamp; stamp on Bermuda ornament. Switch sticky note and sponge top with suede.
5. Stamp “merry Christmas” in suede at bottom right; pierce hole and insert brad; sponge edges in suede.