Monthly Archives: October 2010

sketch 125 & 10/10/10

Posted on October 10, 2010 | 2 comments

This week Creative Scrappers is celebrating their 125th sketch. I love their sketches and wanted to join in and play along. I’ve paired up the sketch with some beautiful new Domestic Bliss products from Lily Bee Design and some beautiful Zva pearls as well.

It’s such a gorgeous day outside, a special weekend and what a unique day having the date of 10/10/10. We’re celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving here tomorrow and the kitchen smells oh so good!

Supplies: Domestic Bliss papers, die cut and chipboard by Lily Bee Design, kraft tags, kraft mini tickets by Maya Road, flowers and pearl flourish PEB03CA115 & flowers by Zva Creative, Tiny Attacher, sewing machine, Thickers by American Crafts, Black Tiny Type by Cosmo Cricket

Thanks for stopping by!

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Posted in Challenges, creative scrappers, Lily Bee, Zva

Simply Saturday…

Posted on October 9, 2010 | 1 comment

If last week was a card themed week here, then this week must have been Zvalicious. I am in the mood for bling, bling, bling. I have absolutely no reason for this as I tend to work ahead and then post as I get the time. I just ended up with four Zva Creative projects all in a row.

Today is Saturday and I like to keep things simple.

Here’s a simple sentiment that I just love.

As you can see, the Zva crystal adhere really well to other products besides paper. I used some fun sticky back cork that I picked up at a scrapbooking garage sale months ago. Cork is fun! It even takes color well! I’ve colored in the heart shape in the sentiment with a pink Copic marker just to highlight it a bit.

Supplies:Crystal PS I love You CRW02CB101 sentiment by Zva Creative, Queen Bee 6×6 paper pad by Pink Paislee, cork, Heart Trinket Pin by Maya Road, Binding Edge Punch by EK Success, Copic Marker

Have a {love}ly day!

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Posted in Card Designs, Zva

4 star day

Posted on October 8, 2010 | 2 comments

Did you think I’d had enough of summer layouts for awhile?

You thought wrong.

It’s my favorite time of year and I scrap it all seasons.

We try to make the best of all the seasons too. This week is Canadian Thanksgiving and the weather is gorgeous. I’m so glad that “Indian Summer” showed up in time for us to enjoy three beautiful days of it! We’re determined to enjoy every last minute of it and hopefully spend lots of them out on the water.

4 star day

I’ve been waiting for months for the October Afternoon Seaside line and was so excited to finally get my hands on some! Pairing it up with these beautiful Zva Creative Crystal stars was so much fun and tied in the title too. Who says you can’t use bling for boys?

Supplies: Crystal Stars CRS02CB113 and  Red Corduroy Brad BR01CB104 by Zva Creative, cardstock by Bazzill, Seaside patterned paper, Wild Cards & Word stickers by October Afternoon, chipboard by Pink Paislee, sewing machine, Red Felt Thickers by American Crafts, dymo label maker, Kraft Ticket by Maya Road

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Posted in Photos, Scrapbooking, Zva

Tissue Paper Flowers

Posted on October 7, 2010 | 5 comments

The other day a package arrived in the mail with some lovely white tissue paper in it. It was wrapped around some scrapbooking supplies and my mind started to whirl. I just knew it could be reused for something crafty instead of throwing it away.

After taking it down to my craft room, I decided to try die cutting it with my ultra favorite die, the Tim Holtz Tattered Florals Die by Sizzix. Love, love, love this die. Judging by the amount of projects I’ve used it on, I’m sure you’re getting that idea. I’m quite tickled with how it turned out.

What do you do with tissue paper? There are a lot of cool ideas and stamping techniques. Today’s challenge is Ways to Use Tissue Paper and I hope you’ll join us for some creative fun.  Check out the challenge details here.

While this card is simple, it uses lots of my favorite things. The beautiful crystals and pearl brad are from Zva Creative and the gorgeous background stamps from Hero Arts. To highlight the curve of the crystal flourish, I bent my sentiment stamp before applying to the acrylic block.

Supplies: white cardstock by Bazzill, crystal flourish CRS02CB107 and pearl brad BRBK02CA103 by Zva Creative, tissue paper, Leaf Trinket Pins by Maya Road, twine, Woodgrain Pattern, Friend Defintion Cling stamp & Everyday Sayings Clear Stamp set by Hero Arts, Tattered Florals Die by Sizzix, Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels.

Happy creating!

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Posted in Card Designs, Hero Arts, Zva

flowers & crystals

Posted on October 6, 2010 | 4 comments

I am in love with the summer Zva Creative releases. The crystal embellishments are so beautiful and unique. One of my favorites in this new leaf flourish. It’s perfect for card size or layout size and I wish I could put one of almost every project.

Believe

The clear crystals on this flourish look beautifully iridescent when the light hits it. You can catch a little glimmer of the subtle color in the below photo.

Quick Tip: Cut the stems off the Zva flowers for a different look. It’s easy to adhere them onto the crystal flourish for a floral spray look. I’ve used glue dots here but a strong liquid adhesive would work great as well.

Supplies: Leaf Crystals Clear CRS03CB106 & flowers FLBK03CB113 & FLBK03CB114 by Zva Creative,  Restoration paper and stickers by Crate Paper, sanding block, hem tape, twine, Vintage Sew-on Button by Jenni Bowlin, Garment Pins by Making Memories, Word Charm by Maya Road

Hope your day sparkles!

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Posted in Card Designs, Zva

Paper Crafts Fall

Posted on October 5, 2010 | 6 comments

I can’t believe how quickly the days fly by. We’ve finally got into the hang of a new school year routine. My daughter has started her highschool co-op program at the hospital and I’m busy being the stay at home mom who is rarely home but rather being chauffeur.

Today I thought I’d share one of my paper craft projects that was published in the September/October issue of Paper Crafts Magazine.

I’ve used some fun October Afternoon papers to create this mini card and gift box. Just the box is in the magazine issue but I thought I’d share both here in case it inspired someone.

Another of my projects can be found as an on-line bonus project here.

Quick Tip: Mini projects are fast and cute and make great gifts when you are pressed for time.

Have a beautiful day!

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Posted in Card Designs, Papercraft projects, published designs

Feelin’ Blue

Posted on October 4, 2010 | 8 comments

Ever have a day that just doesn’t get started on the right foot?

For me that was today.

I was feelin’ pretty blue.

Until my hubby called to tell me he loved me.

That made everything better.

Well, the problems are still there but we can tackle them together. It’s not easy trying to raise five kids.

So this page is for you babe. Love ya!

You Called


Supplies: Lilac House line paper and rub-ons by Fancy Pants Designs, chipboard letters by My Mind’s Eye and Pink Paislee, Tiny Attacher, Sanding Block and Adage Ticket by Tim Holtz, dymo label maker, Classic Heart die by Spellbinders, brown butterfly by Jenni Bowlin, ribbon by making memories, Printed Paper Tape by 7 Gypsies, Binding Edge Punch by EK Success, Manila Canvas Tags by Basic Grey

Quick Tip: Look for possibilities in a line outside what it has been designed for. By using the darker prints from the Lilac House line I was able to create a masculine layout.

Have a wonderful day!

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Posted in Card Designs