A Look at Some Fun Mixed Media Products from Cosmic Shimmer & Creative Expressions

[@melissasmuddle9728]

I'm so glad to hear another crafter comment on the quick and constant rotation of stamps, dies, and embossing folders. I do NOT feel the need to have all the newest stuff but I hate to see someone's old video and fall in love with a pattern that is no longer made.

[@rainbowartsandcrafts9177]

I live in the very town that creative expressions comes from!!! Such a wonderful company and always helpful

[@countrymouse47]

There is no end to the variety of products for crafting, is there! Every time I think I’ve probably seen it all, something new comes on the scene! Omigosh. It can become an addiction waaaaay too easy! Lol!

[@pokey3010]

What fun stuff!! I would love to see the little fairy houses and advent calendar! Thanks so much

[@JenniferStay]

Thanks for showing some fun new products. Those guilding flakes are fascinating. I’d love to see a real-time video of you using them.

[@madusonkeeper]

I like the glitter kiss in white great for snow. I have been using gilding flakes on some of my hand stamped and painted cards this year. Use double sided tape

[@heidischoller4616]

Lindsay, I just watched a video from the company and they suggested that after you have finished using the products for the day, to spray the top of the "glitter" before screwing the lid back on and then they should last forever! I love the swatches you did!

[@lechat8533]

Thank you, Lindsay. It`s nice to see products that we in Europe can purchase. My daughter brought me two Cosmic Shimmer blue embossing powders from London and I love them. The embossing powder/nuggets (LOL) comes from fine to very chunky all mixed together in a huge box.

[@lechat8533]

P.S.: I`ve got two Tuxedo cats "a boy and a girl" and I love their sweet but determent character :)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Determined is right, I had to close her out of my studio for a while today when I was painting lol!

[@lechat8533]

@@thefrugalcrafter LOL...I know exactly what you`re talking about... LOL...

[@susansacco7583]

Thanks Lindsay. Going to get out my metallic watercolors that forgot I had.❤️

[@be_a_bright_sparkle3687]

Ty Lindsay...I have all the pallets and the old originals and lurve CS...they are back in favour now and more easily obtainable than they have been for years...🥰

[@TracyShultz]

Those small fairies are beautiful!

[@livingmytruth90]

I love this company,glad your sharing with the world!💕

[@craftergin]

I love learning about new products. Almost as much as I love your kitty! LOL!

[@nikkirosindale7854]

i adore cosmic shimmer,especially embossing powders and mica powdes,Ive recently just bought the iridescent watercolour paints,love gilding flakes but cannot be bothered with the mess

[@kimleon-guerrero9980]

Thanks for sparking ideas Lindsay ! 💖💫

[@ArtistWizardry]

Fun stuff! Love those doors.

[@christinesmith6910]

I love cosmic shimmer! One of my favourite brands, I'm so glad they sent you some goodies :D I have some gilding polishes and glitter kiss that are 2-3 years old and are as good as new when I go to use them :D xxx

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Good to know!

[@stephv1202]

yes, and they are water soluble so if they aren’t creamy enough just add water. i also moisten the sponge applicator as needed. clean up is easy too. washes off your hands with soap and water!

[@ChristinaTodd1970]

I love the guilding flakes! I've really been wanting to try some gold leaf on my watercolors, Stephanie Law style.

[@daytonarjun9296]

i know it is pretty off topic but does anybody know a good place to stream newly released series online?

[@sonnyandres9695]

@Dayton Arjun flixportal xD

[@nickideepwater]

Just to let you know that you can spritz the polishes with water before you close them to stop the drying out, also the sponges do go dry but if you spritz them with water as well they soften up so you can continue using them. Hope that helps.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Should I spritz them now or after the sponges dry?

[@tinaprocaccini4351]

Hi Lindsay, I had paste dry out not to long ago and all you have to do is put it in the microwave for a few seconds and it comes back to life. It looks like you got a lot to review. Have fun.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Good tip!

[@rhondabennett9938]

On the Polish, if you hold the jar in both hands and use 2 thumbs to pop it open, much easier. The sponge will stay moist about a week, if you have used them and fished for awhile go ahead and wash the sponge. Use a drop of soap and warm water, swerl around in your hand and rinse, rinse, rinse. Set the sponge sideways on top of the jar and let dry. (Don't want to use wet) Load the applicator with product, whipe, whipe, whipe of the excess and with the applicator flat with embossed paper, very lightly go across the embossed paper, rotate 90 degrees apply again. Rotate and apply product all the way around, that way you cover all the sides of the "humpy bumby's". If the Polish does dry out, use "ink refresher" and it will be good as new!

[@betsybirge7934]

Lindsay - if you don't use those polishes on a regular basis, the sponges will get stiff. I have watched videos where they say you don't have rinse them off, but my experience is that you do. They are a fab product!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks for the tip!

[@ChristinaFurnerWebber]

Gorgeous products

[@purplerose4150]

Joggles.com have all of these and they are usually on sale.

[@searchhoochie1535]

Aww thanks

[@lynnleigha580]

That's where I seen them and was able to actually watch them be swatched. They are beautiful

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks for the tip, I'll update my links!

[@madusonkeeper]

So do several other big stamp online stores

[@Amywazwaz06]

I seen those opal jars in a scrapbook store in Portland a few weeks ago and did not k so what it was for. I would of loved to see how you use it. It sure did look great in the embossed samples. Cute little cat. Several you tubers have talked about adding distilled water to different pastes that have dried up. One also Says she uses some press n seal wrap right under the lid also as an added layer to keep them sealed tight to dry out less.

[@rhondabennett9938]

The Polish can be used with with your stamps and stencils, wash your stamps and stencils as soon as finished!!!

[@Kb1901kb_kris]

❤️❤️❤️❤️the kitty. They are always so helpful 😂😂🤣🤣

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

Cats always want to be right in the middle of whatever you're doing. 😂 😇 Those products are so pretty! 😁 I had a look on their website and they've got some interesting storage solutions too. 😊

[@noneyobusiness6582]

Lindsay I did buy a bunch of the cosmic shimmer. They were so so. I haven't had the opportunity to use them alot yet but so fare I would recommend the spritz of water and the cling free they do dry out fast . I am JoAnne from Price Utah.

[@juliecreativecraftoholic8264]

What metallic watercolor did you mention that you prefer. I couldn’t catch what you said in the video. Thank you in advance.

[@joannecarroll5504]

It was Paul Reubens

[@juliecreativecraftoholic8264]

Thank you Joanne!

[@LauraAnn77]

What were the colors of the sparkle shakers? Thanks Again For A Awesome Video.

[@MonikaBehr]

For comparison, on Canadian amazon those shimmer products with the sponges on top are $13 cdn and up. Any cheaper and the shipping adds another third to the price.

[@Gulia1423]

I enjoyed very much this tutorial Lindsay ! 🐗🐗🐗 Here in Israel we use them a lot on Hanuka and they are so alive and joyful 🐂🐏🦌

[@AafkeVultink]

The glitter glue would be awesome for a faux black ice stamping technique :P

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I don't know that technique

[@AafkeVultink]

@@thefrugalcrafter I know Im taking a risk giving you kinda like glittery stuff when it comes to cards. So sorry if it adds to a cardmakers addictiobn,lol. I think this is really cool and should even work for all year round just ajust the color and the sentiment :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3zNq3-mj9VoopY

[@deborahrusignuolo7612]

Great information thank you for sharing.

[@graceschadt9319]

It is suggested that you lightly spritz a little water on the polishes when you are finished to prevent drying out of the product. Great product for many applications.

[@annettefournier9655]

Thanks Lindsay. 3 weeks ago off Amazon for 12 dollars with tax and shipping I hot a Jack Richeson Collegiate semi moist Metallic set of 12. They are pretty decent. 7 are excellent on white and all are very nice on black, for my holiday cards. You have some fun stuff here. To rich for my change jar art fund though because I want to try the new Millford wc paper from St. Curuthers mill. Same co. That makes Saunders Waterford. Thanks again. See ya next time.🤩👍💚💜💚

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I want to try that one too! It is supposed to recreate the old Whitman paper. Let me know how you like it! Where are you planning to buy it from? It's hard to get in America.

[@annettefournier9655]

@@thefrugalcrafter Jackson's art US store has the paper and 9x12 blocks 20 sheets 27 dollars. A bit pricey but it sounds exciting! Full sheets are 5.45 there abouts.

[@lizziedae91]

Do any of these products have a smell? I tried dream weaver embossing paste once but it smelled awful.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It has a smell but I don't find it unpleasent

[@jinkamafrink]

I have some gilding flakes! I keep forgetting about them. If I can't see it..... LOL Thanks for the reminder! I love the little door stamps! I may need those but I have to wait until I finish the 100 things challenge! I have to make 100 things from my stash before I can buy anything else! I have cheated a little but not much. I am sticking with it!

[@capet5593]

Thank you for making the video 👏

[@annevickers3307]

I love the cat tail.

[@foreseengust]

Cat: I require your attention, hooman

[@StampNStitch]

I love your videos! I love your fur baby, also. I also have a cat 🐈 that loves to craft with me. His name is Muggsy. He sits on my shoulders and "talks" in m ear.

[@lhiannonsidhe79]

Please can we hav a vid using the fairy stuff ♡♥♡ a nice long one lol

[@janetsjewellery]

Loved this video; it was nice to see Tally get in on the action :-) Hope I spelled her name correctly.

[@mboothey1]

If they dry out, just spritz with water to rejuvenate

[@reneyo2514]

Looks good! :)

[@AafkeVultink]

For people in europe; i know that the brand in my dutch coutry sells for cosmic shimmers but nuvo embelleshing mousse does the same and come in bigger jars. So keep in mind that price may vary; viva decor has shimmer paints as well,but has less versatile in use then the nuvo or cosmic shimmers. where i live nuvo does come cheaper; but if im wrong and some dutchies can correct me then please do.

[@kayellwy]

I have several of the polishes. I found the best price ($5.19) at Craftstash.us and they ship very quickly. Love the polishes! Craftstash carries the embossing folders also.

[@kimyork6774]

It is a cat thing!

[@wulfseig1864]

If I fits, I sits, says Lindsay kitty. I find Cosmic Shimmer to be too expensive. Always looks pretty but way out of price range. I love the fairy door stamps and dies though.

[@teresafuller3912]

glittuh :D