Shimmer Tags

Hello!

Shea here with Glitter and Bonbons, and I have made a couple of tags for today's project. 

I've been playing around lately with mixed media projects, and one of the things I've started experimenting with is stenciling.  I LOVE stenciling and find myself doing it more and more, even when I'm making simple projects.  It adds a nice note of depth and interest to a background, plus it's just plain fun.

 On this card I stenciled the tag using a rose stencil with Peach and Mint for a very subtle base image, then I stenciled the diamonds with Mango.   I inked the edges with a dark peach ink then turned to the die cut.  I used patterned papers, first painting the pink paper with Peach before embossing both it and the green piece with Deliquesce Metallic Copper.

Here it is at a different angle where you can see the stenciled image a little better.  Very subtle but very shimmery. 

Some hand dyed crinkled seam binding finishes this simple little tag.

I brushed the second tag with Peach and Green Olive, then stenciled the diamonds also using Green Olive.  I applied peach glitter around the edges of the tag and peach and green glitters to the rose diecut after first embossing it with Deliquesce Metallic Copper.  A little stamping and some green hand dyed seam binding finish this tag off.

Thank you so much for joining me and don't forget to pop on over to the current CI Paints challenge, the theme of which is "Ribbon and Bling."  See you there!

CI Paint Inspired By~ Anything Goes

Thanks to all those who joined in our " Go Green" challenge, 
we enjoyed all your wonderful creations!
 Check the post below to see the
  Random.org Top 3!
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Welcome back to the challenge for the month of March~
Wow can you believe how fast this month is flying by....before we know it, Easter will be here!
Anyways~

This week's challenge is:

Inspired By: Anything Goes
a fan favorite I know so I hope to see LOTS of projects being linked up!!!

Of course I have some inspiration but before I share my project I want to thank Molly, Kendra and all the very talented CI Paint DT for a GREAT year! I have decided to step down as the challenge coordinator after sharing my projects with you all for the past year. I have truly enjoyed every minute on this talented team working with these amazing paints but it is time to move on so I am turning the reins over to Diana~ you all know her from DL Art . I know she will do such an awesome job continuing these challenges!
So I leave you with my last piece of inspiration~

A cute Easter card using one of my favorite characters~ Riley the Moose.

Here he is up close~

I embossed him using black ink and Deliquesce Clear Embossing Powder.
After coloring him in using my copics I added some Resplendence Angel Dust glitter to the eggs and the chick :)
I added some silver brads to hold my banner pieces up but wanted to add some color so I painted them using Mint, Tanzanite and Sunshine paint.

I hope you have enjoyed my project and will play along with this week's challenge!!
Remember you do not need to use CI Paints on your projects but if you have them we would LOVE to see how you used them!!
As always thanks for stopping by!!
~Jessica~

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General Challenge Rules

Each week you will be given a challenge to find inspiration in/from what ever the challenge theme is... you can be as literal or abstract in your inspiration as you want....Just make sure you can tie it back to the theme! Challenge closes at 6:00pm Eastern on Saturday.

You will always be able to jump back to the current challenge by clicking the "Current Challenge" link in our sidebar. The rules can always be found by clicking the tab "Challenge Rules" at the top of the page.

You do not need to use the Creative Inspirations Paints in your project, however, if you do, tell us which colors you used, and your name will go in the drawing twice! Each month, one person will win 5 jars of paint in the colors of their choice. The winner will be randomly drawn from all the people who have played that month, so make sure to join in on our challenges each week!

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A Simple Hello

Hello friends! Emily here on this fine Monday with a Clean and Simple card I made using some of the bright and cheery Creative Inspirations Paints. 

I made today's card using the Gingerbread Land collection by Niki Sivils for this card along with Rose Quartz, Blush, Mint and Sage CI Paints. Even though this is a Christmas Collection, it can be used for more than just Christmas or Holiday projects. The colors were so bright and cheerful, I thought this particular pattern would make a great card to say hello. 

I used the Rose Quartz and Blush paints on the flower, letter stickers and the scalloped die cut strip . The leaves have the mint and sage paints on them. In addition to the paints I used some Jeweled Inspirations  on the scalloped die cut. 

You can see all of the glimmer of the paints in the close ups below. 

I've created a collage of the colors used in the card below. 

I also wanted to remind you of this awesome deal going on over at the CIP website!! 

                                           

Thanks for stopping by today!! If you get a chance, join Jessica in the Inspired By Challenge: CAS

Have a great day! 

Happy Holidays this Friday!

Hi there CI Paint lovers! I hope you are all doing well on this Friday. Emily here with a holiday card I created using the gorgeous CI Paints. UPDATE: I have edited the photos since this was originally posted. I woke up this morning and took new photos so you could enjoy the way this card REALLY looks!!

Today's card was created using the Gingerbread Land collection by Nikki Sivils along with Chocolate, Mint, Spring Green and Rose Quartz paints in addition to Deliquesce Fine White Embossing Powder.  

 

The close ups below show the paints and powder much better than the original. The only part of the card I used the paints on was the gingerbread girl. I decided since she was the focus of the card that I would use them on her. She looks so cute in person.:) 

Below are all of the Creative Inspirations Paint products used in the card today.

 And a reminder, currently you get 10% off of all paint products at Creative Inspirations Paint!! What a great deal to stock up on your paints or for gifts this holiday season! The sale is going on until January 1st!!!

Thank you for stopping by on this Friday! I will see you soon! 

Fall Layout with Painted Flowers

Hi CIP fans!  Dana here today and I'm so excited to share my first project for Creative Inspirations Paint!  I wanted to create some fall flower clusters for my layout.  I didn't have flowers to match this specific color palette, so I started with white flowers and some Creative Inspirations Paint.  I'm thrilled with my custom painted flowers!

I also painted the fence, which began as natural wood, with Chocolate.  I love the subtle shimmer!

Painting flowers and embellishments to match patterned papers is easy and fun with the fabulous range of CI paints.  With several shades of each color, adding depth and highlights is a breeze.

I used Sunshine, Canary and Mellow Yellow to color this flower.  I started by coloring the center of the flower with Sunshine.  I then colored the majority of each petal with Canary.  I finished this bloom with random highlights of Mellow Yellow along the tips of the flower petals.

I used Raw Sienna, Gold and Autumn Wheat to color this flower.  I applied Raw Sienna to the petals, leaving the tips white.  I added Gold to create a darker flower center.  I then added Autumn Wheat to several of the petal tips to finish.

I used Burnt Clay, Copper, Burnt Sienna and Mango to color these flowers, working out from the center from darkest to lightest paint color.  Once the flowers were dry, I used a dry brush and some Winter Frost to add white highlights to the petals for a more shabby feel.

I used Emerald, Sage, Green Olive and Mint to color these flowers, working out from the center from the lightest to darkest paint color.  I used Emerald to lightly color the edges of the flower petals.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  If you would like a chance to win some of this fabulous paint, join in on any one of the weekly challenges each month.  You don't need to use Creative Inspirations paints to play along, but if you do, you double your chances of winning! Be sure to check back here every day for more inspiration from the talented design team.

Alter It CI Style

I have just finished taking an on-line class on using gesso in the Art Studio from Kate Koch of SNR (Scrapbook News and Review) Magazine. There was lots and lots of information. One thing that really caught my attention was that in several demonstrations in the class, Kate used Creative Inspirations paints. That gave me ideas. I went digging through my ancient stash and came across a kit for a ribbon album. I never made it because the cover and chipboard embellishments were just not me. They were bright, shiny, and very flat looking. They looked very much like a kid's coloring book.

Before gesso and CI paints

 With the class behind me, I thought that perhaps some gesso techniques and a little CI paint might do the trick. Oh yes, the Club Scrap Paper didn't hurt either.  I  recovered the cover with the CS cardstock and then I totally redid the letters and chipboard flowers. The gesso covered up the printed color and added texture. The CI Paints added the classy shimmer instead of the gaudy glare. The letters were done in tutu pink. The textured flowers are amethyst and tickled pink with copper centers. I used mint for the leaves. For the "2" I added Resplendence Burgundy glitter to the wet gesso.  Even the ribbon, which came from my ribbon stash benefitted from CI paints. I painted over the white butterflies with tutu pink.
My sweet grandaughter will be turning 2 in about a week and a half. I'm giving this album to her Mommy to keep pictures in from her celebration.
Barbara Washington--designer

Gatefold Card

My card today is a fancy gatefold card. I used dies from Heartfelt Creations/Spellbinders for the fancy scalloped tops. The first image shows the card closed. The sentiment panel has flowers and ferns from Rogue Redhead Designs stamped using mint and peach CI paints. The inside stamps and sentiment are also from Rogue Redhead Designs. All of the filigree at the top of the card was painted with fairy dust to give a luscious shimmer. Then I added clear Jeweled Inspirations for additional bling.
Barbara Washington -- Designer

A Sympathy Card

Good morning everyone. Carole here. I hope you have all survived the earthquakes and hurricane unscathed. I have a card to share today that was made for a close friend whose husband passed away on Thursday after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

When I was choosing colours for my card, I realized that I didn't have the colour I wanted for my flowers, so I mixed Blush and Pumpkin to get a colour that more closely matched my patterned paper. Peach might have done quite nicely, but I don't have it, and anyway, it's fun to mix colours and see what you come up with. It makes your Creative Inspirations Paints that much more versatile.
I also used a hint of Sunshine for the pistol & stamens, as well as Mint for the leaves and stems. There is just enough shimmer to add elegance without overwhelming a sympathy card.

Hello Friends!!

I have been feeling so very springy the last few days!  I think mostly because of the beautiful days we have been having.  Oh, I look forward to getting outside in the dirt and planting some flowers and enjoying the light breeze and sunshine.  Todays card is all about jellybeans and bunnies...very Spring, right?

 I used the paint colors Tutu Pink, Mint and Mellow Yellow and painted them right onto my stamp.  Then I stamped my Jelly beans and bunnies all over my card.  After the paint dried I layered some paper and embellishments on top.

I hope you can see the shimmer here.  These bunnies and Jelly beans turned out really sweet!  And don't be afraid to really paint up your stamps, I usually just wash them off in the sink when I am done.

Have a great weekend! Thanks for stopping by

JennK