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Today I would like to share this layout which features 7 Dots Studio pattern papers with tons of mediums by Art Anthology.

On this layout, I've also used tons of crystal flourishes by ZVA Creative.

I used texture paste to create texture on all the chipboard pieces. 

Recently, I've received a question from one of you at the comment section regarding "what brand of gesso did I use". I normally use folk art but recently, I've been using Art Anthology's gesso as well. Both are great!

Before I end this post, I would like to share another news on a little change in my resume. I am no longer designing for Art Anthology. It is bittersweet but I guess things needs a little change at times.

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Sources: Pattern Papers: 7 Dots Studio; Inks/Paints: Art Anthology; Chipboard: Dusty Attic; Flower: Petaloo; Others: ZVA Creative crystals and brads, white gesso, texture paste, Magic Mesh, thread for stitching, Beacon and other adhesives.

ZVA Creative February DT Blog Hop!

Hello friends! Zva Creative and our talented Design Team welcome you to our February blog hop!  We are very excited to kick off another blog hop and to have you join us today. We hope you are inspired all of the beautiful work that we are about to share!

The hop begins at Zva Creative’s blog! Be sure head on over to check it out! You will also find a complete list of all the participating blogs there (in case there is a glitch along the way). 

As you know, Zva offers many beautiful color groupings for pearls, flowers and crystals.  If you like what you see along the hop you can find a list of stores and online retailers that sell Zva HERE.

This is a layout created using tons of crystal flourishes from ZVA Creative.

On this layout I've also used beautiful flowers by Petaloo and acrylic border and mascil by Clear Scraps. I've used Art Anthology's velvets with the mask to create part of the background.

The butterflies and the bicycle stamp are from Vilda Stamps.

ZVA Creative Supplies Used: 

CRS-07CA-117 (Flourish - champagne/chocolate crystal), CRB-07CA-108 (Flourish - champagne/chocolate crystal), CRS-05CB-104 (Flourish - champagne/chocolate crystal)

If you would like to play along with our design team, just follow along the blog path.  I am linking to one of the Zva designers and that designer is linking to the next and so on. Be prepared to be inspired along the way!

The Blog Hop starts today, February 24th and runs through midnight US Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, February 25th.

***Prizes***

Hidden on FIVE of the blogs along the way is a Zva Creative prize package! Winners will be randomly chosen after the hop is over. All you need to do is leave a comment on one post... you do not need to leave a comment on each and every designer's blog post to qualify. However, the more times you comment along the blog hop path, the more chances you will have to win. 

The 5 winners will be announced on Wednesday, February 26th on Zva Creative’s Facebook page. We will do our best to notify each winner, but it's best if you can pop in to Zva’s page on Wednesday to see if you are a winner!

We also thought it would be more fun to add even more chances to win our blog hop prize!  To increase your chances of winning:

* Comment to let us know that you posted on your Facebook page about our hop (link to any of the blog hop posts)

* Comment to let us know that you "tweeted" about our hop (link to any of the blog hop posts)

* Comment to let us know that you asked your local store to carry Zva creative products.  If they already do, that's fantastic, maybe you can suggest other products that they don't carry.

*Hop over to Zva’s Facebook page and “like” our page or leave a comment there to tell us that you stopped by if you already like us there!

The blog hop begins here at Zva Creative’s blog. Your next stop is Windy Robinson. Enjoy!

Thank you for joining us!

P.S. Mark your calendar to join us again on March 31^st for our next Zva blog hop!

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Sources: Acrylic Products: Clear Scraps; Cardstock: Bazzill; Pattern Papers: 7 Dots Studio; Inks/Paints: Art Anthology, Tsukineko; Mask/Stencil: Clear Scraps; Stamps: Vilda Stamps; Flowers: Petaloo; Crystals: ZVA Creative; Others: Petaloo lace, markers, rub-ons, white gel pen, Beacon and other adhesives. 

Chloe

This is another oldie which I've created using an old Swirlydoos kit, "Passion Berry". I'm sure you all are wondering that why I've not shared any recent work with new Swirlydoos kits. Actually, I've taken about 3 months break from the kit due to all the crazy renovation around my house, going on holidays, kids starting schools and the recent Chinese New Year celebrations.

I will resume designing with Swirlydoos kit with their March kit which I believed will arrive to very soon.

On this layout, I've used an acrylic alphabet by Clear Scraps as part of its title. To add some texture and colors to it, I've dry embossed it and later colored it with marker and stickles.

I've also used tons of crystal flourishes and brads by ZVA Creative on this layout.

Scrapbooking Master Class with Irene Tan. Check it out here!

Sources: Products included in the kit: Pattern Papers: Prima; Others: Prima flowers, Petaloo pins, wood fence, stickers; Others not included in the kit: Acrylic Products: Clear Scraps; Paints/Inks: Art Anthology; Others: Ranger Stickles, ZVA Creative brads and crystal flourishes, marker, twine, thread for stitching, Beacon and other adhesives.

Family Goodness Home Decor

This is a home decor which I've created using Clear Scraps newly released Acrylic Word Frame. I've used the "Family" word frame with some mascils on this project.

Here are some details.

I've used some white gesso with Clear Scraps mascil to create the word "Goodness" on the frame and later colored it with sorbet by Art Anthology.

The gorgeous flowers used on this project are by Petaloo.

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Sources: Acrylic Products: Clear Scraps; Pattern Papers: Inkido; Inks/Paints: Art Anthology; Mask/Stencils: Clear Scraps; Flowers: Petaloo; Others: Art Anthology gesso, brads, stamps, Dusty Attic chipboard, sharpie marker, Ranger Stickles, crystals, Beacon and other adhesives.

Love Is Sweet Card

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Today I would like to share this Valentine's Day card with you all. This card features BoBunny's Pincushion and Head Over Heels collection.

On this card, I've also added some crystal flourish by BoBunny. I've also used some red liquid pearls to add more reds on it.

Hope you all have a romantic and memorable Valentine's Day!

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Sources: Cardstock: BoBunny; Pattern Papers: BoBunny; Inks/Paints: Ranger Inks; Others: BoBunny stickers, crystal flourish and chipboard, liquid pearls, Beacon and other adhesives.

Valentine Packaging

Today, I would like to share with you all a couple of simple packaging idea for this coming Valentine's Day. I've used BoBunny's Head Over Heels collection for this and tons of BoBunny's blooms to add that special touch.

I've created a pillow box and altered an old round tin to put some Valentine's Day gifts in it.

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Sources: Pattern Papers: BoBunny; Inks: Ranger Inks; Stamps: BoBunny; Others: BoBunny flowers and stickers, ribbon, string of pearls, liquid pearls, Beacon and other adhesives.

Lucky In Love Card

With Valentine's Day just round the corner, I will be sharing with you all some Valentine's card and gifts packaging throughout this week. First up, is a card created using BoBunny's Pincushion and Head Over Heels collection.

On this card, I've used a chipboard sticker and some noteworthy pieces to create the ribbon clip on.

Check back tomorrow for more Valentine's Day projects.

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Sources: Cardstock: BoBunny; Pattern Papers: BoBunny; Inks/Paints: Ranger Inks; Stickers: BoBunny; Others: thread for stitching, liquid pearls, Beacon and other adhesives.

Be(you)tiful

This layout is created using beautiful pattern papers by Authentique and gorgeous flowers by Petaloo. I've also used tons of Art Anthology mediums and Clear Scraps mascil.

Here are some details.

I've used dimensional crystal by Art Anthology to create various details on it. On the background, I've used a mascil and some colorations to create the masked images.

Check out these gorgeous flowers.

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Sources: Pattern Papers: Authentique; Inks/Paints: Art Anthology; Mask/Stencils: Clear Scraps; Flowers: Petaloo; Others: Authentique stickers, brads, Petaloo trims, Beacon and other adhesives.

Adorable

Hello everyone! Sorry for the lack of posts this last few days. I've been busy with Chinese New Year celebrations. Anyway, today, I have a layout to share with you all. 

This is an acrylic base layout. I've used Swirlydoos kit to create this layout. The acrylic prducts and mascils are by Clear Scraps and stamps from Vilda Stamps.

Here are some close-ups.





All the crystal flourishes is by ZVA Creative. The gorgeous flowers is by Petaloo.

 

Scrapbooking Master Class with Irene Tan. Check it out here!

Sources: Products included in the kit: Pattern Papers: Kaisercraft, Prima; Others: Kaisercraft sticker, Blue Fern Studios chipboard; Others not included in the kit: Acrylic Products: Clear Scraps; Inks/Paints: Art Anthology, Tsukineko; Stamps: Vilda Stamps; Mask/Stencils: Clear Scraps; Flowers: Petaloo; Others: ZVA Creative crystals flourishes and pearls, paper doilies, white gesso, Art Anthology dimensional crystals, white gel pen, Beacon and other adhesives.