Hello all and welcome! Things are getting back to normal after my long absence, and today I have some projects as well as some news to share.
While I was away in Australia, I was contacted by the owner of
Shimmerz Paints to ask if I wanted to be part of her design team..... Well, I nearly fell of my chair, - little old me on a team like that. It took me about 5 seconds to decide lol.
So today I am sharing some fun little experiments with their amazing paints and sprays, - mixed media bliss for sure.
Just to be clear, these little cards are not yet DT pieces, I was just having a play to get to know the products, but I thought I would share them with you anyway. My first proper DT piece will be due only in about 10 days time, and of course then I'll share a proper step by step over on
their blog.
Meanwhile, here are some close ups of my play time :o)
If you don't know Shimmerz, - they do paints, sprays, coloured texture media, etc etc, both with mica and without. Both the background and the flower were coloured with a mix of their products.
Oh and they blend in with all my favourite Distress inks to perfection too!
I certainly loved creating these, the saying is from the Tim Holtz small talk collection stickers.
Love how the sprays seep into the crackled background.
The butterfly is a Tim Holtz die cut from the Butterfly Duo.
Well, there you have it, just a little taster here, but if you do decide to check out the paints and make a purchase, mention my name (in the notes to merchant) and Stacey (the owner) will send you a sample for FREE!!!! Check out our
Facebook page for more inspiration too, there is masses of inspiration there, give-aways and links to some super videos!
Thanks for visiting today and happy creating!
I am going to enter these into the following challenges:
These are so pretty. Nice FB page too.
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Love these little works of art, Astrid, and congratulations!
ReplyDeleteNo surprise here that they wanted you on the team! These are gorgeous and a big congrats!
ReplyDeleteStunning!! And a huge congratulations to you :)
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Art without Anxiety {My Personal Blog}
Beautiful work, those paints look great, congrats on your new DT job. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteOh Wow!! These little card are so sweet and soooo gorgeous, I looooveee them!! Huge congratulations for making the Shimmerz team Astrid, they are so lucky to have you. xx
ReplyDeleteBiiig congrats to the new DT space Astrid and biiig congrats to them for having you on it. Your work here is just as beautiful as always hun. It looks just amazing and as usual I just love, what you´ve done and the colors you´ve used too. You are just as awesome as usual hun.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week ahead and lots of great fun too.
Where to start with all those lovely tactile creations Astrid. I'm not familiar with the company but it sounds right up your street, congratulations and can't wait so see what you get up to with the new goodies.
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These look very beautiful Astrid and I am sure you will make wonderful things with the products
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie xx
These are all so beautiful and I can imagine Shimmerz getting excited about your first DT piece when they see them! Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing what you create for them. I still seem to be here, there and everywhere - coming up to Scotland next week for afew days- hubby wants to see Edinburgh Castle. ..and I do believe there's a craft shop in Edinburgh! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new DT post Astrid. I'm sure you will enjoy working with these products if your little samples are anything to go by, gorgeous colours and textures, and I'm sure they can't wait to see what you come up with for your first piece. Looking forward to your creations.
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Hallo liebe Astrid,
ReplyDeletewow, ich gratuliere dir zu deiner neuen DT-Aufgabe. Deine Werke sind wieder so wunderschön geworden. Ich mag die verschiedenen Texturen auf deinen Werken. Die Farben gefallen mir auch sehr gut. Sie sind ganz nach meinem Geschmack. Ich mag eher die zarten pudrigen Farben. Ich bin absolut begeistert.
Ich freue mich das du so einen wunderschönen Urlaub erleben durftest in Australien. Ich war auch gerade eine Woche in meiner Heimatstadt Berlin. Das ist natürlich nicht vergleichbar. Ich denke an die Erlebnisse in diesem faszinierenden Land wirst du noch lange zurückdenken.
Ich wünsche dir einen schönen Mittwoch. Ganz liebe Grüße Silvi
Congrats Astrid!! I love your creations and I have some Shimmerz ... They are lovely!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Astrid! You are a great fit for the DT and look how beautiful your grand entrance is! I love all the shimmer and gorgeous colors! Happy for you! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThese are utterly delightful Astrid and what a great playtime for you. Hugs congrats, you are perfect for the products - have fun and enjoy xxx
ReplyDeleteDear Astrid, congratulations, I adore your little tasters , how beautiful, and with stunning texture they are all. Gorgeous looking after you have cracked, inked ,and glittered, ...the butterfly, the rose, and heart ,-they are all amazing and so beautiful, I will have to look at "your " shimmerz !!
ReplyDeleteHugs and wonderful to have you back !!
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Congratulations Astrid, these samples all look beautiful, I think we are in for a number of treats when you show us more projects.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
Congratulations, your experiments are so amazing, I love the texture and colors and the whole design.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs Anja
amazing texture Astrid - brilliant all round. Congrats! Hugs rachel x
ReplyDeleteMany congratulations, Astrid - what a fantastic new DT gig! Astrid and Shimmerz - a great combination... perfect for your shabby chic vintage mixed media style, and how lucky they are to have you! Love these first little playtime creations, and can't wait to see what you cook up on this new adventure.
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Huge congratulations Astrid, so pleased for you. Love your experimentations . These products look fabulous, love the results, they look perfect for mixed media, can't wait to see your first official DT piece. Enjoy . Tracy x
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you...of course they would want you! These are gorgeous...love the sheen!
ReplyDeleteAstrid,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being on the new design team - they have wonderful products. Your practice pieces above are absolutely gorgeous. I look forward to seeing your design team art.
Congratulations on a wonderful new DT experience! Can't wait to see what you come up with. These look like beautiful products, judging from your fabulous examples here! xxx Lynn
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! You are going to make awesome projects with their products.
ReplyDeleteThese are all so beautiful!!
Astrid!!! there is nothing "little old you" about you!! You are a star and you shine so bright you are noticed!! From my whole heart- congratulations to you and so well deserved to be asked for this new team!! I have been over to the site and will visit again- maybe even place an order!!
ReplyDeleteYour pieces are gorgeous- thanks so much for sharing and welcome home,dear friend!! xxoo
Beautiful Astrid and congratulations! Can't wait to see what wonderful creations you make for your new DT position! Deb xo
ReplyDeleteCongratultions Astrid ! Great little pieces ! Sue C x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Astrid! Gorgeous works :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Astrid. You can be very proud of yourself.
ReplyDeleteThe work you showed us above is adorable. The rose almost
looks like it was stone. I love special paints and can't wait to see your
first DT work.
These are gorgeous creations Astrid - It looks like you've been using these products forever! Big congrats on being asked to be on their team - can't wait to see more! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations ! They are lucky to have you ! Fantastic little treasures here !
ReplyDeleteCOrrie x
Astrid
ReplyDeleteThis is such a gorgeous idea to create those toppers ready to embellish all manner of artwork.
Exquisite texture and colours on each one, they really are sublime.
Wishes
Lynne
Glorious art pieces, Astrid. beautiful texture and colors!! I will be waiting to see what you make next with Shimmerz paints!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new team!!
Huge congratulations, Astrid! I'm so happy for you! I can't wait to see your DT makes for them! x
ReplyDeleteThese little beauties are fab, love the heart.. beautifully textured! Thank you very much for sharing them with us at Mixed Media World! Ingrid xx
YAY FOR YOU ASTRID!! Big congratulations on your new DT post with Shimmerz Paint!! I'm going to have to go over and take a looksee!!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are just astounding!! I love all of the yummy texture and the artsy grunginess of them so much! Just spectacular!! Congrats again!
XOXO-Shari
Huge congratulations on the DT position Astrid......your mixed media work is fabulous and you will be an asset to the team.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the projects you have created and I look forward to viewing more
Hugs hugs Annie xx
Congratulations, Astrid. No wonder they asked you - will look forward to seeing more!
ReplyDeleteFirst ... Congrats, well deserved , you are an artist so eclectic! Second I love so much this work! All cards are fantastic, I love every little detail! Wonderful! BArbarayaya
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