Pigment Powders 101: DIY Shimmer Sprays + A Clean and Simple Happy Birthday Card Tutorial [2024/74]

[@nbcascards]

Hello, crafty friends! I'm getting some helpful tips about homemade shimmer sprays, so I'm going to copy them into this comment and pin it to the top so you can all read them! If you buy really cheap spray bottles they can be prone to blockages. To reduce the risk, rather than shake the bottle up and down with the spray nossel attached, hold your finger (tightly) over the neck and mix well. Once made, shake the bottle side to side, to prevent larger particles of mica entering and blocking the tiny tube. (E Matthews) Since I have only mica powders, I i use gel hair spray when mixing together shimmer sprays. It works well as a fixative and a little bit is all I need. (Jean Hiebert) Liquitex makes an iridescent acrylic paint that I add to water and mica powder. It works really well and the shimmer is gorgeous. It also works well in place of Wink of Stella. As it is a large tube, it is very cost effective too. (Denise Craft) I make my shimmer sprays with isopropyl alcohol, mica and a good long squirt of hairspray into the spray bottle, it doesn't rub off, you can also add a small amount of pva glue to the bottle. (Yvonne Duffy) When I make my own sprays, I always add a few drops of liquid gum Arabic. (Greetje B)

[@JewelzcraftDesigns]

I absolutely love your technique videos! You are so good at explaining things. This is just what I needed to know about creating DYI shimmery sprays. I'm planning to watch the entire play list. Well done Natalie!

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yvonneduffy6812]

Beautiful beautiful card ❤❤ I make my shimmer sprays with isopropyl alcohol, mica and a good long squirt of hairspray into the spray bottle, it doesn't rub off, you can also add a small amount of pva glue to the bottle.

[@nbcascards]

Great tips. Thanks! x

[@hazelkinvig-paul8231]

Hi Natalie, I'm gradually catching up on your videos! I only discovered you recently and am trying to watch all that you have put up. I have made some shimmer sprays with some Starlights metallic paints and to keep my nozzles from blocking I take them off after each use and keep them in a screw top container with water in it and change the water every so often. Great idea again to use the powders. TFS 👍💖

[@nbcascards]

Fab idea! Thanks for sharing. :)

[@patvangordon1888]

You're incredibly talented. I love watching your videos and homemade products to save us money.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you!

[@gailrodgers3079]

Love the card. I think except for the embossing card, I have everything to make a card like that. As I have been working on my decluttering I discovered that I had multiple sets of pigment powder and remembering this video from the first time I saw it, I knew to set them aside and then Amazon offered me two of those spray bottles! How neat is that? I got a set of 40 finger daubers about two weeks ago and spent the evening yesterday trying them out. I had a much better time with them than trying to use markers to color the objects with as I was comparing thecniques, but I forgot to try it with my brushes to compare them to the daubers so will have to try them. I have been learning so much from you and I appreciate it so much as I have no friends that do this and I don't get out much. Thank you.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Gail! x

[@annekeschep8148]

Gorgeous card!! I love this series, thanks👍

[@nbcascards]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching. xxx

[@SarahCoxWrites]

A lovely card and some techniques that even a seasoned card maker like myself didn't know about :-). I have almost all the luscious powder collection, so will definitely be making those shimmer sprays. Have subscribed.

[@nbcascards]

Great! Thanks for subscribing. x

[@heidi3855]

What a wonderful card. I love it! ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@ernestinebyrne9912]

Love these tips and what a gorgeous card.

[@nbcascards]

Glad you like them! Thank you! xxx

[@juliewurf7506]

You chose my favourite colours. Gorgeous!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Julie! x

[@lauramoore4064]

Never thought to use those ring dies with metallic. How pretty.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! ❤️😀

[@ematthews3267]

Beautiful. If you buy really cheap spray bottles they can be prone to blockages. To reduce the risk, rather than shake the bottle up and down with the spray nossel attached, hold your finger (tightly😂) over the neck and mix well. Once made, shake the bottle side to side, to prevent larger particles of mica entering and blocking the tiny tube. Eleanor

[@nbcascards]

Thanks for the tips! I've added it to the pinned comment at the top. x

[@pauladyer9845]

Very good instructions..thanks

[@DeniseCraft-z5f]

Another beautiful card. Love the tips on using mica sprays. Liquitex makes an iridescent acrylic paint that I add to water and mica powder. It works really well and the shimmer is gorgeous. It also works well in place of Wink of Stella. As it is a large tube, it is very cost effective too.

[@nbcascards]

Ooh! Thanks for the tip. I'll look out for some. x

[@matthewmacarthur2305]

Another ceative idea! TFS -Sarah

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@tanyanewbury4159]

Really pretty card ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thank you!

[@michelegourd5742]

This is so very helpful! I look forward to your videos!! You have given me so many different ways to you my stash and I am so thankful for that!! Your the best!!

[@nbcascards]

Aww. Thanks so much. Glad you find the videos helpful. x

[@MargueriteAtHome]

Pretty pigment option! I don't think I've ever sprayed anything on any of my cards. Another great idea! (And adding the turquoise to the green resulted in a REALLY pretty shade!) 😊 Thank you, Natalie, for continuing to record these helpful tutorials! 💕

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome! I've thoroughly enjoyed making this series. x

[@catarinahameeteman3371]

Wow lovely 🤩

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@JH-wd7ul]

I love sparkly cards that are not overdone. This one is beautiful! 🩷

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! x

[@mandyhall1674]

Another interesting idea Natalie. Love the card, so pretty, particularly like the colours you used, beautiful. Thank you and hope you are having a lovely Easter Holiday x

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@CanadianQueenmagenta]

Beautiful card! Thank you, Natalie.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@sharonedwards777]

Beautiful card Natalie. I love the effect of the spray through the stencil.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@beatebreen1549]

As always this card is lovely...can't tell you much I am enjoying these videos

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@michelecoffey9036]

Really lovely card.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much 😊

[@bonnerdebbie]

Beautiful card, thanks Natalie!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@jogriffiths4797]

Beautiful card

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Jo! x

[@dizzinese]

I love that pink!!!!!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! :)

[@jeanhiebert3425]

Amazing card! Since I have only mica powders, I i use gel hair spray when mixing together shimmer sprays. It works well as a fixative and a little bit is all I need. I love the details you attend to when adding texture or color blending. Very inspirational

[@nbcascards]

Great tip! I've added it to the pinned comment at the top. x

[@sianevans1178]

Gorgeous card and great tips!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! x

[@suzannetunnicliffe2422]

Beautiful. Cheers

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Suzanne! x

[@christinehampton7669]

Beautiful cards , love the dies .

[@nbcascards]

Thank you!

[@lindsayjackbutler6388]

What a great tutorial, thankyou Natalie, Happy Easter, hope you're having a lovely day xxx

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Lindsay! x

[@sheenacannon8176]

Great advice and tips as always and a stunning card. Thank you.x

[@nbcascards]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pampam9590]

So glad I found you!!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks. x

[@VickiConway-p3z]

Beautiful card!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks!

[@jenniferralph2015]

Hi I love ❤️ your videos, thankyou

[@nbcascards]

Glad you like them!

[@greetjeb7030]

When I make my own sprays, I always add a few drops of liquid gum Arabic.

[@nbcascards]

Fab tip! Thanks. x

[@toniblair3456]

Beautiful card thank you for sharing x

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@lindavinson1273]

Gorgeous card! 🥰

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@rhodamabbott8101]

Super card, love it ! Made some of those spray ages ago and didn’t really know what to do with them!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! Have fun with your sprays. x

[@kathyreed6841]

Really lovely card, loved seeing the process of putting it together. I have unsuccessfully tried to make shimmer sprays. I used mica powder and alcohol and found the spray just clogged up!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! Check out the pinned comment from some extra tips that might help. x

[@marybcreative]

Can I use the Lucious powder with alcohol?

[@nbcascards]

I answered your question over on Facebook. X

[@michelledirienzo9076]

Beautiful card!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@sharonhall1580]

Beautiful card

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! Cheers!