9/20/09

Shimmerz Video Blog Hop!

Welcome to the second stop in the Shimmerz Video Blog Hop! Hopefully you arrived here from my fabulous team leader, Jeni Boisvert's blog. If not then get yourself back to the Shimmerz Paints blog and follow along our blog hop route! If you follow along, you have an opportunity to win one of five of our whole new Vintage collection which is available for purchase today! If you are on the right track then read on...

The Shimmerz Paints Education Team will be bringing you a tutorial video each month to give you lots of tips and techniques on how to use our fabulous products! We will also be providing online and in store classes featuring Shimmerz products! My first video is a little rough, so cut me some slack and be kind! I hope you are all bilingual, meaning you speak Bostonian AND English so that you will be able to understand me!

September's video is all about the new release of the Vintage collection from Shimmerz Paints. There are four new colors of Shimmerz and three new colors of Shimmerz Spritz in new little Miniz which are smaller than the original. The colors are beautiful and I had so much fun working with them!



Here are the two canvases that I have created:

The first one "The Girls" is a canvas I did for a 40th birthday gift for my Bestie Becky. She emailed me a picture of herself with her two girls and I wanted to create something special for her. Just click on the images to make them larger and to see the detail.

 

 


This canvas "Through Thick & Thin" is for my other BFF, Denise. I create a layout for her for her wedding anniversary every year and this one is for #5! She had a photo shoot done by the FABULOUS photographer, Chea Lamb and I asked for permission to use one on my canvas. You must check out Chea's photography here.

 

 


I also want to give a little shout out to Teresa Collins and say thanks for the Friendship collection that I used on these projects. I love this line and it was so sweet of her to send it to me!!

Ok, lastly here is my video! Oh, how I cringe when I watch and listen to myself, but I guess I'll get used to it! Now, pay attention to when I mention my favorite color from the new line! You will need to remember this for a chance to win the whole Vintage collection! Make sure you click "pause" on my music playlist before viewing.



Leave a comment here on my blog and I will pick one lucky reader/viewer on Friday to receive a jar of beautiful Shimmerz Paint! (Colors will vary)


Now, hop on over to Tanisha Long's blog for the third stop in our blog hop and watch her brilliant video tutorial!

Thanks for watching and keep Shimmering!

~Lori Renn

90 comments:

Lori Barnett said...

Hi Lori! I love your name ;) LOL. I can't wait to try out some of the new colors. I also look forward to upcoming videos.

Daniela Dobson said...

Love your video Lori! Awesome projects.

wustaz said...

I think your favourite is going to be my favourite too

Lucy Edson said...

Love the video, Lori! Great ideas - thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

So nice to put a voice to your beautiful face! I LOVE your projects and you are a natural in front of the camera:) Can't wait to see what else you come up with!

Sasha said...

WOW .. the way this project turned out was amazing .. hands down this aint got nothing on tattered ..I love it .. and it is very easy to use too ..

Crazy Creations said...

Love everything you did great I love shimmers Sarah makeacard@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Thanks for a great video! Can't wait to see more of your work!

TanishaRenee said...

Lori, your canvases are just amazing!! You make me want to get busy creating one!

Pamela said...

Great video! Fun techniques! And beautiful work!

~~Mia~~ said...

Thanks for sharing Lori! And I love your Bostonian accent! ;)

Peek at My Paper said...

Great Project and you did a great job with the video. I look forward to seeing more :)

Kirsten said...

Ohhh Thank you so much for the tut video! I bought a bitty box of shimmerz paint at a scrapbook convention on saturday! Now I know how to use them I wish I had bought more! Lol!

Rona said...

Great video!! And girl everyone should say "sparkle" like you it's perfect!! What a great tip about using shimmerz on my bling!! Who woulda thought!! I can't wait to try it!

Stacy Cohen said...

Fabulous video, Lori!! Thanks for sharing the great techniques!

Lori S said...

ROCK on Lori Renn Cutie Pie! LOVE the Shirt :)

Sheri Twing said...

Thanks for the great ideas Lori! I love the video and love your Boston accent too!

Krista said...

Beautiful projects. Great video, thanks for sharing.

Nancywithajones said...

HIIII LORI! love your shirt by the way. and your video is precious. I have to see this Lick or ish every one keeps saying is their fav lol. CAN I JUST SAy HOLY WOW!! THAT CANVAS KNOCKED ME OVER! I did some last year, for Christmas gifts mine didn't look like that though lol. GORGEOUSS!! I guess this is why huh I need some shimy shimerz.

Mom, Jackie, Donna, Renee, Kristen said...

Love the projects. Can't wait to use some of these fabulous colors!

Francie Horton said...

I didn't find it hard to understand at all. You're a natural. :)

Leslie Ashe said...

OH girl, you are so pretty and "spahkley!" LOVE your video, it's SO full of fun techniques!!!
Thank you for sharing your inspiration!!!

Stacie (craft-princess) said...

These shimmerz look great! You did just fine in the video.

Thanks!
-Stacie

mamachele said...

Lori,
You did an awesome job on the video and I love your projects. You RaWK it baby!
always,
michele

Toni said...

Hi Lori... loved the idea about using Shimmerz on your clear crystals... great touch... can't wait to try this out. thank you

lovely scrapper said...

You did a GREAT job on your tutorial! Can't wait to try the new products!

StacyC said...

Great job Lori... Thanks for all the tips...

Shirleyr said...

Love the canvas and the background stenciling with the spritz -- awesome!

she scraps said...

I LOVE Shimmerz! Your ideas are "amazing", I have found a new muze!!! Thank you!

Debbi said...

Love this hop. I'm learning so much since I've never used this product, but I'm sure I will now. The t-shirt rocks....love it.

Avenueswithoutlimit said...

Lori, you did a great job w/the video.
Your canvas is super :)
Maggie

robin.christine said...

I love what you did with your page! The color and the shine is very neat! I hope I can win and try one of these neat shimmerz!!

Lillian Child said...

Very awesome layout ... love how you used the shimmerz in your design techniques

Sophia said...

I love what you did with the lace, great tip!

Leah said...

gorgeous...I so need some of that chunky shimmerz!!

Scrapamum said...

Your video was great!

Lori said...

Great tips!!! I can't wait to check out the new line!!!! Great Video!!

marcibun said...

Lori, that was wicked awesome! How many years have I known you and I've never heard your voice before. I love it!

Juliana Michaels 17turtles said...

You are too cute girl! Love your fabulous project!!! And I am going to have to get my hands on this stuff! Seriously! After watching Jeni and your videos I am sold!!!!

Sue said...

love your accent - thanks for sharing your tips :)

Betty said...

great video and projets. thanks!

Tina Thayer said...

Thanks for the ideas. I haven't tried Shimmerz yet, but all of these great tips I'm getting makes me want to!!

ellen s. said...

love it on the bling!!

Tami said...

Wonderful tips and techniques!! I am going to have to whip out my little jars of Shimmerz and start playing with them again :D

Sandy C. said...

Love the shirt!!! Who doesn't need some bling!! This stuff is so cool, can't wait to try it. Thanks so much. Sandy C.

Hillary and Jonathan said...

I've never thought about "scrapping" on canvas before, but what a great gift! Those new colors are awesome!

Anonymous said...

I love the idea of painting the Shimmerz on the clear bling to match it up to your project. Excellent ideas!! Thanks Lori!!!

Kaytee said...

Awesome tips!! I never thought of painting with Shimmerz on bling before! That is great! I also love your Boston accent!

Love the Decor! said...

Love how you say "Spahkle" Would love to win and love your project too.

Monica said...

Gorgeous stuff! Love the new colors.

Jennifer Beason said...

You're too cute, Lori!!! Love the video!

Carmen said...

Oooh...love the idea of using it on clear bling! Very nice!

Anonymous said...

I love the way you make your embellishments fit the style of your canvas!


hester

Heidi said...

Great ideas Lori- thanks for sharing with us. These colors look fabulous!

Andrea said...

Great video, many thanks!
xAndrea

lakesha said...

your projects are fabolous! This is fun!

Rachel M said...

Great tutorial thanks so much!

Petra said...

Thanks for the video..love it.

Kim Dellow said...

Fab Videos Lori - just love and great projects. Kim

Christine said...

You did a fantastic job on the video. I loved your ideas and can't wait to try them myself. I am so excited about all of the new colors of Shimmerz.
xoxo, Christine

Tanya said...

WOW!!! Lori! Amazing project!!!!
Very beautiful.Thanks for video!

Scrapycandy said...

I like your ideas...silk flowers, KI lace, etc. Please do more videos, it was fun! Thanks again.

Nitasha said...

So much creativity! Thank you for depositing into my creative bank! Fantastic ideas!

Heather said...

What a beautiful project! Great ideas.

klasickewpie said...

I'm sure your friends just love the treasures you made for them. Love your tip on coloring the bling and boy that stuff is shimmery shiny. Love it. Thanks for the chance at your candy.

Aphra Bolyer said...

Your canvases are beautiful! What a treasure. Thanks!

Kat said...

LOVE YOU! You are so freakin' amazing!!

Ange Connolly said...

Love your projects...I can't wait to customize my bling now!!!

Sand Dollar Design Studio said...

you just saved me tons of money...lol...I will never drive around looking for the right color bling again....I am going to buy the whole collection of shimmerz (without my husband knowing)!

Nan said...

Beautiful LO...I agree the TC paper line is so pretty but I love the spray on the flowers and the Shimmerz on the bling..Great ideo!

all the days of our life said...

Thank you for the tutorial, I have bought so many of the shimmerz and had no idea how to use it well. thank you

Angela W said...

Beautiful canvases! Your video was great, no worries! I love the way you say sparkly! Can't wait to see more with Shimmerz!

charian said...

I love the idea of painting the shimmerz on the bling. Thanks for the great tutorial!

charian69@videotron.ca

Mindy said...

Love the ideas and all of your inspiration!!! Beautiful Work!

Wendy said...

Fabulous video! I haven't ever tried the shimmerz but would love to have the chance to win some! Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Lori, thank you so much for the great video and you sounded perfect! I can't wait to get more of your ideas!!!

charlene said...

Thanks so much for the tips great layouts

Mary - said...

gorgeous work lori - such an inspiration! can't wait to see more of your creations! :) smiles, m-

Judy said...

You did a good job on your video and great idea. Thanks for sharing.

Kimmiek said...

Hey!
Great turorial.
Thanks! I'm 50 minutes from Boston myself. You love Licorice and so do I!
It's yoru fave!!
Hope to win some
Kimmmie

April said...

Love the masking techique on the canvas and the bling idea. Great final project.

Michelle ~ said...

YOU were meant to create and teach! you rock .. love love love the colors! YOU must do more videos. and I wouldn't mind winning either ... miss you tons!

Amy Teets said...

Love your "r"s and project of course ;)

Amy Teets said...

BTW- I want your shirt!

Melissa Sauls said...

Beautiful job Lori on the video!! Love your project and LOVE the way you say, "spahckle" You are too cute! :)

Takisha said...

this was great! thanks so much for sharing. i didn't know that you could color the rhinestones with shimmerz, that makes me want some even more now~
Kisha

Takisha said...

this was great! thanks so much for sharing. i didn't know that you could color the rhinestones with shimmerz, that makes me want some even more now~
Kisha

Rita S. said...

You rocked the video very well!!!

Janet's Joy said...

Thanks for sharing all your awesome techniques. I learned so much!

Audrey said...

Hi Lori thanks for sharing the wonderful world of Shimmer paint. Loved the video Excellent job