Stampin’ Technique Week: Shimmer Paint Part 3 – Using Tinted Shimmer Paint on Tumbled Tile Coasters
Posted on: Thursday, September 17th, 2009
Whew! What a week this has been. I honestly can’t believe that’s its only Thursday. Although on the one hand I’m wishing the week would never end because I’ve been having such a wonderful visit with Soph, on the other hand the two toddlers – Matthew (my 3 year old) and Ezekiel (Soph’s 3 year old) have been driving us nuts. Either they’re mad at each other and yelling at each other at the top of their lungs, or they’re in cahoots and getting into mischief. About 5 minutes ago we found them emptying the front hall and front closet of shoes and throwing them over the baby gate. Soph and I are just about ready to check ourselves into the looney bin (’cause we’re feeling pretty close to looney right now) – we figure that it’s bound to be quieter and if they have internet connection we’re set *lol*
For today’s project I wanted to build on the last video where I showed you how to tint your shimmer paint with reinkers. In this video I wanted to show you how you can use it to color in a stamped image. To add an extra little pizzaz to the project I decided that rather than simply stamping an image onto a piece of cardstock, I’d stamp it onto a tumbled tile and paint with my tinted shimmer paint directly on the tile. Once your tiles is painted and sealed you can add some cork or felt to the bottom to create a coaster. Imagine what a lovely gift four of these coasters would make.
Here’s how I made the coaster:
- You will need a 4″ x 4″ Botticino Tumbled Tile. There are different types of tumbled tiles and you don’t just want to run out and purchase any kind. Check them over carefully because some tumbled tiles are more pitted than others and if that’s the case, your image won’t stamp nicely on it.
- Wipe your tile with a damp cloth and let dry. Stamp your image in Jet Black Staz On ink. Let it set for a few minutes. I did not “set” or “prep” my tile in any other way.
- You will now need to tint your Frost White Shimmer paint in the following colors: Blush Blossom, Soft Suede, Ruby Red. You will also need your Champagne Mist shimmer paint untinted.
- Color in your angel’s wings with Champagne Mist shimmer paint. Color in the angel’s dress with tinted Ruby Red Shimmer Paint, the hair with tinted Soft Sueded shimmer paint and her hands and face with tinted Blush Blossom shimmer paint.
- Sponge the edges of the tile and all around the angel with the tinted Soft Suede shimmer paint.
- Let the tile dry overnight. Spray with a coat of matte Krylon spray (available at most craft stores). Let dry overnight and then spray with a second and even a third coat of Krylon spray (being sure to let it dry overnight in between).
- Stick cork, felt or little rubber “feet” to the back of your tile to create a coaster. You’re done!
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial.
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Stamps: Holy Triptych (110370)
Ink: Jet Black Staz On (101406), Blush Blossom reinker (100614), Soft Suede reinker (115663), Ruby Red reinker (100532), Frost White Shimmer Paint (116854), Champagne Mist shimmer paint (116806)
Accessories: Stamping Sponges (101610), fine tip paintbrushes (I purchased mine from the dollar store), plastic palette for mixing reinkers with shimmer paint (from dollar store)
Andrea Walford 
40 Comments
September 17th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
I want to try this technique for Christmas! Thanks for sharing. As for mischief with toddlers—my 2 were very quiet in the nursery. My neighbor came over to see if everything was ok because she thought she saw smoke from the window. We ran upstairs to my oldest, 20 months old, who climbed up on the changing table and dumped baby powder all over his brother who was 6 months old sitting on the floor. Of course, after the hearts stopped beating rapidly, I ran to get the camera and captured that moment forever!!! The climber is now 16 while the sitter is now 15. I will never forget that moment–treasure every mischievous adventure they have, because when they get bigger, their adventures are scarier!!
Thanks again for your wonderful videos!
September 17th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
I just love this shimmer paint. I guess will have to order the other colors now! Enjoy the mischief while you can. My youngest left for college about a month ago, and I miss her so much. Yes, you can stamp all day, read a good novel, lounge in the back yard, but the love and curiosity of a toddler is wonderful. They will grow up so fast so cherish every moment!
September 17th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Delightful! I have tiles! I have the stamp set! I need shimmer paint STAT!
September 17th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
OH this is so beautiful wow.. As always thank you so much for sharing another wonderful Tech.
September 17th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
OMG!!! Beautiful!!! I wasn’t going to get this paint but I will now!!!
Thanks for sharing!
September 17th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Thanks for sharing. I totally missed the previous post on tenting your shimmers with re-inkers. I have to go take a look.
September 17th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
this is a really neat tutorial. this is such a neat idea
September 17th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Great tutorial – these tiles make SUCH beautiful Xmas gifts:)
September 17th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Just beautiful! Thank you for sharing how you did this!
September 17th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
These tiles are gorgeous! There have been so many people posting their finished tiles using different techniques and I haven’t tried it YET…..What is wrong with me?? LOL Using the shimmer paint on tiles is an awesome idea for Christmas gifts and very inexpensive. TFS yet another great idea
September 17th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
Wow–these are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
September 17th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Your tile turned out to be so beautiful. Thanks for sharing the details.
September 17th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
AMAZING!!!! Your tile is so gorgeous. Thanks for the video. Now I know how to make my own.
September 17th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
These are gorgeous – thanks for sharing!
September 17th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Those are so beautiful, thanks for the tip on the type of tile to get. I’ve been wanting to try this for awhile but wasn’t sure which tiles to get, so I’m glad I didn’t get just any ole tile! Thanks for the video, helped a ton
September 17th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Oh my gosh….your angel looks like she’s glowing! What a neat idea to use this for an angel. Now I know this is going to be a great xmas technique to show!
September 18th, 2009 at 1:13 am
Holy Wow this is so cool! I need to try this.
September 18th, 2009 at 2:10 am
Very pretty! This will make a great gift. Thanks for sharing!!
September 18th, 2009 at 3:11 am
So pretty. tfs
September 18th, 2009 at 6:18 am
That is absolutely gorgeous! I love it! I really haven’t tried the coasters yet but I’m afraid I will have to now.
September 18th, 2009 at 6:38 am
Just in time for great Christmas gifts. Thanks!
September 18th, 2009 at 8:26 am
Over the years I’ve been admiring the stamped tumbled tiles and wanting to make some for gifts. You have finally set me in motion and I’m heading to the store this afternoon to pick some up. Better get started soon!
I laughed when I read about the toddler antics. Reminded me of when my kids were little and the things they got into. Now I enjoy my sister telling me about her recently turned 3 twins and the mischief they get into. She doesn’t always think it’s funny but I tell her that in a few years she will remember those moments fondly and laugh. Like the time she went into the kitchen to throw away a dirty diaper and came back to find one of the boys smearing gobs of vaseline on the his brother. It was all over both of them–hair, clothes, arms, face… She says it took forever to get it out. She forgot to take a picture though she was so unnerved.
September 18th, 2009 at 8:45 am
Wow – very pretty. Think I’ll have to make some of these. TFS!
September 18th, 2009 at 9:06 am
WOW!!! That’s a fantastic technique. I love it!! Can’t wait to make it. Thanks for showing different things to do with the shimmer paint. Now I’ll have to get more LOL.
Very pretty. Thanks for sharing!
September 18th, 2009 at 9:53 am
I love how you did this coaster! The angel looks like she is glowing it is really amazing. I know people who would love to get these for a gift.
September 18th, 2009 at 9:53 am
Too cool! I love it! Thank you for sharing the different techniques using the Shimmer Paint.
September 18th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Looks good. I have read about people doing these tumbled tile coasters for craft shows, but haven’t seen any that look good. Until now. Thanks for the tutorial. I might even go get some of these coasters and see what its all about. Thanks for sharing.
September 18th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Beautiful tile! Thanks for sharing all these techniques! These shimmer paints are so versatile!
September 18th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
This is breathtaken beautiful! The shimmer shows just the right amount for this tile. It will be a perfect gift for the holiday, and I am sure everyone will love it!
September 18th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Absolutely beautiful! I can’t wait now for my shimmer paint to come so I can get busy.
September 18th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
this is just beautiful. I want to try the paint but have not just yet. Thanks for the tutorials. These have been fantastic. Do the tiles absorb the sweat from the glasses or is this more of a visual look.
They look fantastic
TFS
Candyce
September 18th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Your tile is beautiful!!! What a great gift idea for any occasion. I always feel I am so blessed that there are people like you that are so gifted and can pass your ideas down to others!! Keep up the great work
September 18th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Very pretty and a great gift idea.
September 19th, 2009 at 11:48 am
I love the tile! These would make wonderful gifts.
September 19th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Love this tile and I have a friend who loves angels, what a lovely Christmas present.Thanks always for sharing
September 19th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Gorgeous!
September 20th, 2009 at 7:23 am
Oh my Andrea; I love it. Wished I had that angel though. I did some tiles when we had other types paints and wished them. Glad to hear about this. I’ll have to get some of this. TFS Love your coaster!
September 21st, 2009 at 9:22 am
I love the tile work. I have not brought myself to try it yet. Thanks for always sharing.
September 30th, 2009 at 10:50 am
wow that is gorgeous! I wanted to make tiles as backsplash for my kitchen! This would be a great idea for that. Now I have to decide what image to use
Thanks for sharing.
October 21st, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Wow. Amazing. Just amazing!! I have always loved the angel in this set. Thanks for the inspiring idea!!