Zva Blog Hop Winners!

Just a quick note regarding the winners of the Zva Creative blog hop!  Please find the winners' names and the amount of their prize noted below:

Michelle Woerner - $50.
Jules the blog princess - $50.
Karen Motz - $30.
Rbarakat - $30.
Scrappininak - $15.

Please send an e-mail to kimhughes22@aol.com and share your address.  We appreciate you playing along with us so very much!

This is also my last official post as part of the Zva Creative Design Team.  I chose not to apply to continue on for another term as things are pretty hectic for me right now between tball, soccer, puppy training, birthday parties and just the general craziness that comes with spring.  I have truly enjoyed every minute as part of this fabulous and talented team and cannot say enough good things about their products.  Good luck to those of you who have applied for the new team - I know I for one cannot wait to see what amazing projects the new team creates in the coming months. 

Zva Creative Blog Hop!

Hi everyone!  Welcome to another Zva Creative Blog Hop!  We are all joining together today to share a project that we have created using some of our favorite Zva Creative  products.  I hope that you will take some time to join us for a TON of fun!

Each designer's blog will share a unique sketch that was created with paper ... and there's a twist! It's a sketch that's designed with both scrapbookers and card makers in mind.  In addition to having the design laid out for you, each blog will have it's own color combo.  The sketch can be turned and the color placement can be changed around.  If you see a flower element on a sketch, please feel free to change it to something else if you like.  Each sketch is a 6 x 6 page, but you can adapt the design to be horizontal, vertical or even a circle!  The colors don't have to be exact, just stay within the color family that's provided (including using a lighter or darker shade).  Adding neutrals like white, brown or black is ok ... and "making it your own" is always fun to see!

The Blog Hop begins at Kim Hughes' blog.  She is linking to one of the Zva designers and that designer is linking to the next and so on.  There are 12 design team members, so be prepared to be inspired along the way.

We would LOVE to see how YOU create with ZVA CREATIVE products! Please use this sketch to create any type of project (card, layout, home decor etc.)  Your project must include Zva products to be in the running for one of the prizes.  Add a link to your project in the comments section under this blog post. (A permalink is best. but if you don't have that option, please list the post date of your project). You will have until midnight, Thursday, April 29th to play along.

Hidden on 5 of the blogs is a wonderful Zva Creative prize package ... Woo hoo!  Those blogs will be randomly chosen after the hop is over, so it's important to participate on as many blogs as you can (but you do not need to use all 13 sketches).  The 5 winners will be announced on Friday, April 30th.  We will do our best to notify each winner, but it's best if you can pop in to all of the blogs once again on Friday ... plus, you never know what kind of inspirational projects that you may find.

Zva Creative supplies used:
Corduroy Brads (BR01CB105)
Pearl Swirl (PE03CA113)
Dimensional Adhesive (AD01CB101)


Other supplies used:
Cardstock (Bazzill Basics)
Patterned Paper, Stickers (October Afternoon)
Punches (EK Success, Stampin' Up!)


Now please hop on over to see the talented Hilde Janbroers! Thank you SO MUCH for joining us!

Zva Winners!

Hi everyone! The Zva winners have been chosen and their name will be announced sometime today on the following blogs:

Jana Eubank
Sherry Wright
Lynn Ghahary (that's right here!)
Anabelle O'Malley
Kim Hughes

One winner from each of the 5 blogs will receive a Zva prize pack worth $30.00 that consists of the newest Zva CHA release.  Congrats winners!

And now on to my winner ... Marsha (post #38) you are the lucky one!  Please contact me via email at lghahary(at)cevant(dot)com with your mailing information.   

I thought I'd also share another project I created using some Zva Creative goodies.  I used the February kit from My Scrapbook Nook as well for this layout.  This layout was part of a guest designer gig for Pencil Lines and here is the layout I came up with ...

Lots of Zva Creative pearl borders and individual pearls used here.  They pair so nicely with the Basic Grey Origins collection which just happens to be one of my favorite collections at the moment. 

Okay that's it for me.  I am knee deep in assignments and running on some tight deadlines.  I hope to have some more projects to share with you soon! :)

Zva Creative Blog Hop!

Happy Monday everyone!  I hope you're ready to be inspired this morning.  The Zva Creative design team is joining together today to share a project that we have created using some of our favorite Zva Creative products. I am hoping that you will take some time to join us for a little bit of fun!  There are so many Zva Creative products that I love.  One of my favorites is the adorable little pearl flourishes (PEW-02CB-105) - they are the perfect size for cards and tags! 

The Blog Hop begins at Kim Hughes' blog.  She is linking to one of the Zva designers and that designer is linking to the next and so on. There are 12 design team members, so be prepared
to be inspired along the way.  Hidden on 5 of the blogs is a Zva Creative prize package consisting of the latest CHA release...YAY!  Those blogs will be randomly chosen after the hop is over, so it's important to leave a comment on as many blogs as you can along the way.

This Blog Hop runs through midnight on Tuesday, March 2nd and the 5 winners will be announced on Wednesday, March 3rd. We will do our best to notify each winner, but it's best if you can pop in to all of the blogs once again on Wednesday...plus, you never know what kind of inspirational creation that you may find there.  All you need to do is leave a comment on this Zva Blog Hop post ... you do not need to leave a comment on each and every designer's blog post to qualify. The more times you leave a comment along the blog hop path though, the more chances you will have to be one of the lucky winners.

We've been getting a TON of snow here in New Jersey so I decided to create a card that evokes feelings of some warmer weather.  At this point, I can't WAIT for summer!  LOL!

Zva Creative supplies used: 
FL-01CB-115 (felt flowers) 
FL-01CB-117 (felt flowers) 
BR-01CB-105 (corduroy brads) 
PEC-02CB-106 (pearl border)
 
Other supplies used:
Cardstock (Bazzill Basics)
Patterned Paper and Cork Alphas (Making Memories)
Tag (Avery)
Mist (Tattered Angels)

Now please hop on over to see what the super talented Anabelle O'Malley has created for you today.  Thank you SO MUCH for joining us!

Zva Winners!

Thanks so much to everyone who stopped by for the Zva blog hop.  I appreciate all of the sweet comments!

The winners have been posted.  Their names will be announced sometime today on the following blogs:

Becky Olsen
Lori Roop
Angelica Franssen
Ingrid Danvers
Lisa Johnson

Each of the 5 winners will receive a Zva prize pack worth $30.00. Congrats winners!
Remember, even if you didn't win, we will be having another blog hop soon, so you will have even more chances.

I am heading out to California in just 3 days for CHA.  I am so very excited despite being utterly terrified to fly by myself.  I just keep reminding myself that it will all be okay and that I will be able to figure it all out ... somehow.  In any case, if any of you are going to be at CHA be sure to stop by the GCD Studios booth and say hi to me.  I'll be working Sun, Mon, Tues mornings till noon time.  I'm taking my camera so I hope to have some photos to share when I return ... that is if I stop drooling over all the new products first long enough to snap a few!  ;)

Zva Creative Blog Hop!

Hey everyone, I'm so excited today for another Zva Creative DT Blog Hop!

We are joining together today to share a project that we have created using the latest Zva Creative  products that are releasing at the winter CHA craft show.  I am hoping that you will take some time to join us for a little bit of fun!  Zva is introducing 100+ brand new crystal and pearl embellishment designs at the show.  All designs have a fresh new look and are available in various popular color choices.  If you are attending, please stop by the Zva at Booth # 2991.

The Blog Hop begins at Kim Hughes' blog.  She is linking to one of the Zva designers and that designer is linking to the next and so on.  There are 12 design team members, so be prepared to be inspired along the way.  Hidden on 5 of the blogs is a Zva Creative prize package!  Those blogs will be randomly chosen after the hop is over, so it's important to leave a comment on as many blogs as you can along the way.  Our team is so wonderfully diverse, so we are hoping that you will be inspired when you reach the end.

This Blog Hop runs through midnight on Tuesday, January 19th and the 5 winners will be announced on Wednesday, January 20th.  We will do our best to notify each winner, but it's best if you can pop in to all of the blogs once again on Wednesday...plus, you never know what kind of inspirational creation that you may find there.  All you need to do is leave a comment on this Zva Blog Hop post...you do not need to leave a comment on each and every designer's blog post to qualify.  The more times you leave a comment along the blog hop path though, the more chances you will have to be one of the lucky winners.

My first project is a sweet little card that I created using some new blue crystal swirls and this adorable fabric butterfly.

My next project is a layout that used a few different new release crystal swirls as well as some felt flowers and crystal and fabric brads.

 

Now please hop on over to see what the wonderfully talented Lori Roop has in store for you!  

Thank you SO MUCH for joining us!

spring fever

Good morning!  Another Zva Creative project to share today.  This time I created a card with one of their gorgeous new crystal swirls in a wonderful light green color.  While trying to find the perfect papers to compliment this shade of green I stumbled across these older papers and die cuts by Making Memories from their Spring Fling Collection.  I love the combination of pink and green together - perfect for a springtime card!

You can see I also added some more of Zva's 3d flowers here as well again just snipping off the stems and adhering with glue dots.  I love grouping these little roses together - so pretty!

Well that's it for today.  Gotta go tackle some laundry and my every growing "to do" list.  LOL  I'll be back tomorrow with some more projects.  Thanks for stopping by!  :)

sweet

I'm so excited to finally start sharing some of the projects I've been working on this past week for Zva Creative.  Each design team member was sent a box of new goodies that will debut at CHA later this month - lots of new crystal designs coming your way folks!  YAY!

I created this layout using the gorgeous Cupid line from Pink Paislee.  This line is featured in the January kit at My Scrapbook Nook so if you're looking to grab some head on over and check it out.  Plus I just want to point out that My Scrapbook Nook is having an amazing sign up special right now.  Click here to read all about it!

I love this photo of Brandon and I thought I'd play around with it a bit and just keep the lollipop in color and turn the rest black and white.  It's a really fun technique if you haven't tried it yourself yet. 

And here's a little detail shot for you of one of the new pearl swirls along with some of Zva's great 3d flowers.  The flowers come with stems but I simply snipped them off and attached them with a glue dots.  Who says you can't put flowers on a boy layout?  Certainly not me!  LOL

Thanks for stopping by!  I should have more projects to share with you tomorrow so remember to come on back and check it out!  :)

The most wonderful time of the year ...

Hi all!  Just wanted to share another card I created using some more goodies from Zva Creative along with the new Very Merry Collection from October Afternoon. 

I am really loving this collection right now - the colors, the patterns, the sweet little gingerbread men - just so cute! 

That's all I have to share today.  I actually haven't had a ton of time to do crafty stuff lately.  With the holidays approaching I am just so focused on getting everything done - which is definitely not a bad thing - that I haven't really been in the mood.  I do have a few more projects to share though so be sure to check back soon! :)

And the WINNERS are ...

Our Zva winners have been chosen and their names will be announced sometime today on the following blogs:

Teri
Hilde
Lynn M.
Lynn G. - that's right here!
Anabelle

We had a ball and we hope that you did as well.  I want to thank everyone for visiting my blog and for all of the sweet comments.  I read each and every one of them and they all warmed my heart just like that steaming cup of hot cocoa on my tag.  Hee hee!  Definitely keep an eye out for another Zva Creative Blog Hop in the future.


And now to announce my winner who will receive $30 of Zva Creative goodies ...

Which means that my lucky winner is ...

Congrats Linda!  Please email me at lghahary@cevant.com with your full name and mailing information.  :)

Our First Zva Creative Blog Hop!

I am so excited to be a part of the Zva Creative DT! We are joining together today to share a Christmas or Holiday Tag that we each created showcasing the beautiful products that Zva has to offer.  I am hoping that you will take some time to join us in a little bit of fun!

The Blog Hop begins at Kim Hughes' blog.  Kim is linking to one of the designers and that designer is linking to the next and so on.  There are 12 design team members, so be prepared to be inspired along the way.  Hidden on 5 of the blogs is a Zva Creative prize package! Those blogs will be randomly chosen after the hop is over, so it's important to leave a comment on as many blogs as you can.  Our team is so wonderfully diverse, so we are hoping that you will discover a talent that you have not been aware of.

This Blog Hop runs through midnight on Tuesday, December 8th and the 5 winners will be announced on Wednesday, December 9th.  We will do our best to notify each winner, but it's best if you can pop in to all of the blogs once again on Wednesday . . . plus, you never know what kind of inspirational creation that you may find there.  All you need to do is leave a comment on this Zva Blog Hop post . . . you do not need to leave a comment on each and every designer's blog post to qualify.  The more times you leave a comment along the blog hop path though, the more chances you will have to be one of the lucky winners.

Zva Creative supplies used: 

PEW-02CB-105 (small pearl swirl) 

CR-01CB-101 (single crystal jewels)

AD-01CB-101 (foam adhesive dots)

Now please hop over to see the wonderfully talented Sherry Wright.

Thank you SO MUCH for playing.  We appreciate your support so very much!

Christmas Kisses

Just wanted to share a layout I created recently using two of my favorite things - the Mistletoe & Co Collection from Pink Paislee and Zva Creative crystals.

I adore these sweet photos of Darian and Brandon underneath our Christmas tree.  I was able to capture a sweet little kiss on Brandon's head from his big brother.

I loved using these crystal flourishes as the "base" for my title.  It adds so much dimension and interest.  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies used:
Mistletoe & Co Press Ons 
Postcards Mistletoe & Co Paper  
Santa's Workshop Mistletoe & Co Paper 
Mistletoe & Co Punch Out Die Cuts 
Naughty Or Nice Mistletoe & Co Paper 
North Pole Mistletoe & Co Paper
Berry Blue Expressions Glitter Chipboard Alphabet 
Chocolate Expression Cardstock Alphabet