Here at VP we just get tickled when we find cool products made in the U.S.  Well you can imagine my excitement when I found out a product I've been eyeing is made here. And to top that off, our very own Danielle Wycough is on their design team!  The product I'm talking about is Shimmerz.

Danielle was cool enough to share some info and examples made with Shimmerz: 

If you love to add a little shimmer, or some glitz to your paper craft projects, then Shimmerz might just be what you need. They are non-toxic, water based, and fantastically Shimmery. Plus, they are made in the USA! Shimmerz and Blingz are products in little jars of pure yumminess.  They add a fantastic mix of color and glitz to your projects. You use can use Shimmerz or Blingz with a paint brush. Shimmerz is just the right amount to make a project shimmer, but Blingz are like Shimmerz with the Bling! Shimmerz has recently produced the best, most delicious spray on the market, Spritz. Each product is very simple to use, but I am going to share some tips, tricks and techniques that will help bring out the best of Shimmerz on your projects.

    Shimmerz and Blingz, both come in little jars. They will need some really good shaking up, and an occasional stirring with a toothpick to mix it all up. I use a paint brush and paint over paper, chipboard, metal, plastic, fabric, ribbon, and my favorite, Flowers. I like to use two coats to get the full effect. You paint over your items just like you would with any other paint. Let it completely dry, and adhere it to your project for a magnificent Shimmer.

                Spritz is an amazing new product! Saying that I love it, is truly an understatement. I have sprayed paper, flowers, embellishments, ribbon, burlap, lace, you name it. With Spritz, you want to make sure that you shake it up really well. What I do is shake and pat it against my hand. Then once you are ready to Spritz, there are a few different techniques you can use. You can spray about 2 feet back for just a slight misting of Spritz. The closer you get, the more it will ‘puddle up’ and give a more intense color. A couple of really big tips are that when spraying; make sure that you do not let the front of your finger hang over the nozzle. Doing so will allow the Spritz to catch your finger and drizzle down the nozzle. You won’t get the best effect if you do this. Also, when you get done Spritzing, make sure that you remove the nozzle and clean it really well. Let it air dry. This will prevent it from becoming clogged.

                With 70 options, you will definitely find what you need for that special project, or for everyday use. Here are some different items and projects that I have made using Shimmerz, Blingz, and Spritz. For more information you can go to www.shimmerzpaints.com or for some ideas and more tips www.shimmerzpaints.blogspot.com to check out our blog and our fabulous Design Team.



 

Now here's the best part!!  Head over to the Shimmerz website and find your favorite color. Come back here and share it with us in the post and on Friday three lucky gals will win a bottle of new Shimmerz Spritz! 

Thanks Danielle for sharing a very cool product with us!