Thursday, February 27, 2020

Splatter & Shimmer Spray Recipes/Mixtures - Tutorial



Today I'm going to show you what I use to create all my splatters & sprays. I will show you how I mix them and what different types of spritzers I use to achieve the different looks.

There are many many ways to make your own splatter & sprays, this is just how I choose to do it.

I tend to lean towards using the "Heat Protectant Spray" because, well, not only does it smell nice, I find that over time, the heat protectant spray helps all the mica (the small shimmer granules) adhere to the paper. Remember, when 'splattering' you are applying little 'globs' of the mixture, so you want the shimmer to stick and last over time. Back in the day, we used to use hairspray, but I found that hairspray clogs up the spray mechanisms and heat protectant spray did not. This is just what I have found personally.
As for the heat protectant spray, the Pantene Bottle I have had for a decade is almost used up, I couldn't find that exact same one so I tried the Herbal Essences. It worked the same way. I'm sure ANY heat protectant spray will work just fine for you  

Question: Have you made your own splatter & shimmer sprays? What worked for you?
Did you know there is a current Design Team Call? Details

Happy Stampin'!

**Supply List**


Non-Stampin' Up! Products 
Heat Protectant Hair Spray 70% Rubbing Alcohol **Shinhanart - Rich Gold Powder

**Some Non-Stampin' Up! supplies you may see me use I cannot provide links to due to conflicts of Stampin' Up! carrying a similar item. I will mark these items with 2 asterisks if they appeared in my video.
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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Ways to Use it Wednesday Ep4

WHAT?!? NO ALCOHOL INKS NEEDED?!?
I've been wanting to invest in some alcohol inks for some time, but I can't justify the cost when I have so many supplies on hand. I got to thinking and figured there just had to be a way to create the same effect, or at least close to the same with the current Stampin' Up! Re-inkers I own. And that's exactly what I did. I'm so excited to show you how you can do this yourself. 

You really have to watch the video, as it's so much better to "SEE" it than read about it.
Isn't that just the most amazing thing? I just love the way they turned out. 

I did say I would make a card using some of the pieces I created and I have a really great card in mind. 
UPDATE: You can see the cards I made with these backgrounds HERE

Question: Which technique did you prefer? The Watercolor paper or the photo paper?
Did you know there is a current Design Team Call? Details

Happy Stampin'!

**Supply List**
Non-Stampin' Up! Products 
Munchkin Silicone Mats - https://amzn.to/2HTfiDa
Color Wheel - https://amzn.to/2uIpHOQ
SALE - Photo Paper (Glossy) - https://amzn.to/381eMxx
Saran Wrap - Any brand you have on hand


**Some Non-Stampin' Up! supplies you may see me use I cannot provide links to due to conflicts of Stampin' Up! carrying a similar item. I will mark these items with 2 asterisks if they appeared in my video.
**Find me in other places online HERE**