ZVA Creative DT Blog Hop (Inspiration Layout)

Happy New Year to you!  Welcome to Zva Creative December blog hop!

 

Today's Blog 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 of 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.

 

For those of you who are first time visiting my blog, I'm Irene Tan from a far away country, Malaysia. I'm a new member to the team. My style....hmmm......I think you all should judge that by yourself after looking at my project below. I can be colorful and clean but sometimes, I love to get all dark and grungy. Combining tons of different elements and textures to a project is what I love to do!

 

 

The pattern papers on this layout is by 7 Dots Studio. On the sides of the canvas banner, I've used two beautiful pearl brads by ZVA Creative.

 

On this layout, I've used several mediums by Art Anthology to color it. I've used some colorations with a brick wall mask to create the background and some sorbet to add colors and textures to the chipboard, metal and layout.

 

 

I've used some flourishes smoke crystals by ZVA Creative to add curvy shapes and blings into the design. I've also used stamps by Vilda Stamps on this layout.

 

ZVA Creative Supplies Used:

 

BRBK-02CA-103(pearl brads), CRW-05CB-103(flourishes-smoke crystal), CRS-05CB-103(flourish-smoke crystal)

 

If you would like to play along 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, December 31st and runs through midnight US Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, January 1st.

***Prizes***

 

Hidden on FIVE of the designer's blogs 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 this Blog Hop 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, January 2nd on Zva Creative's blog. We will do our best to notify each winner,but it's best if you can pop in to Zva's blog 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 on ZVA Creative's blog to let us know that you posted on your Facebook page about our hop (link to any of the blog hop posts)

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

* Comment on ZVA Creative's blog 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 already do!

 Your next stop is Fabi Ormerod. Enjoy!

 

Thank you for joining us!

 P.S. Mark your calendar to join us again on January 28^th for our next Zva design team blog hop!

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

Be Yourself Be Original

Today is my last layout tutorial at The Crop Spot! Time really flies! I've blogged at The Crop Spot for 3 1/2 years already! I really hope you all had enjoyed and learnt a thing or two from all the tutorials.

Today's layout continue to feature the cool, "Original" collection by Authentique.

Here are some details on it.

 

 

To follow along this layout tutorial, go to The Crop Spot now. I know that some of you had followed along these tutorials for a long time and wish that I would continue. I'm actually thinking of doing one or two tutorials every month on my blog.

Lastly, I would like to wish you all an adventurous and wonderful 2013!! Happy New Year!!

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

On Blue Fern Studios!

I would like to share a little new family that I'm going to add to my list of design teams. Yes, I'm going to be designing for the Blue Fern Studios from January onwards. Follow along my journey with them and check out their amazing products! You will love them!

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

Traditions

Are you all enjoying your holidays? Today, I would like to share this layout which I've created sometime ago using Petaloo's beautiful flowers with Jillibean Soup papers.

Here are some close-ups on it.

 

 

 

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and received tons of gifts!

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

Sources: Pattern Papers: Jillibean Soup; Inks: Ranger Inks; Flowers: Petaloo; Others: Jillibean Soup stickers, Ranger Stickles, rhinestones, Beacon and other adhesives.

Family

After all the Christmas layouts from last two weeks, this week's layout tutorial at The Crop Spot will be based on the above "family" layout which features the "Original" collection by Authentique.

Here are some close-ups.

 

 

Go to The Crop Spot to follow along the step by step tutorial on this layout! Have a Merry Christmas and enjoy scrapping!!!

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

Tis The Season Of Love Card

Today, I'm going to share my last Christmas project before the big day! This is an acrylic
card created using Clear Scraps Send It Clear card, Petaloo fowers and stamps by Just Rite stamps. I've also used Bo Bunny's Rejoice collection to create this card.

Here are some more close-ups.

 

 

 

Wish you all a very Happy Holidays!!!

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

Sources: Acrylic Products: Clear Scraps; Pattern Papers: Bo Bunny; Inks: Ranger Ink, Tsukineko; Stamps: Just Rite; Flowers and Dazzlers: Petaloo; Others: Viva Decor pearl pen, Copic markers, ribbon, crystals, Beacon and other adhesives.

Merry Christmas

Today's Christmas layout features Bo Bunny's "Mistletoe" collection. This is a fun and colorful Christmas collection.

Here are some close-ups on it.

 

I've used some Bo Bunny's bouquet blossoms on the layout.

 

 

 

I've cut out several pieces of pattern papers to form the circle behind the photograph.

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

Sources: Pattern Papers: Bo Bunny; Inks: Ranger Inks; Chipboard: Bo Bunny; Flowers: Bo Bunny; Others: Bo Bunny brads, lace, ribbon and jewels, Ranger Stickles, Beacon and other adhesives.

Sweet Holidays

Today, at The Crop Spot is another tutorial on a colorful Christmas layout which features Crate Paper.

Here are some details on it.

 

 

Go to The Crop Spot now to follow along the step by step tutorial on this layout! Enjoy!

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

Sad Hiro

First of all, I'm so sorry for not being able to share any pictures of Hiro lately. On the second half of November and the first week of December, we're in Taiwan and we've also gone on a visit to my in-laws. Then, when we came back, it has been raining almost everyday and we could not take him out for any photo shooting session. Above is a picture of Hiro whom is sad because he could not go for a walk due to the rain.

From now on, I won't be posting Hiro's picture every week. I will only share his picture when we're able to capture interesting shots of him.

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

Christmas Magic Decor

This is a Christmas home decor project which I've created using gorgeous flowers from Petaloo, chipboard pieces from Dusty Attic and papers from Graphic 45!

Here are some close-ups on it.

 

I've painted the chippies and add some stickers to it.

 

 

For a special touch, I've added a picture of Chloe and Ryan to it.

 

 

 

I've added tons of glitters to the Petaloo flowers to make it look more festive. 

 

 

Try making one of this Christmas wagon to decorate your home this year!

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

Sources: Pattern Papers: Graphic 45; Inks: Ranger Inks; Stickers: Graphic 45; Chipboard: Dusty Attic, Graphic 45; Flowers: Petaloo; Others: Tim Holtz idea-ology glass bottles and metal embellishment, Making Memories acrylic paint, lace, Ranger Glossy Accents, Ranger Stickles, string of beads, twine, crystals, thread spool, metal hinges, Beacon and other adhesives.

May Your Days Be Merry and Bright

Today's Christmas layout is a layout which had been published sometime ago. I've used Bo Bunny's Noel line with Clear Scraps acrylic tree on this layout.

Check out the details on it.

 

 

 

 

Are you all busy creating for this coming Christmas? Hope you all like today's layout and do come back for more Christmas projects from me.

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

Sources: Acrylic products: Clear Scraps; Pattern Papers: Bo Bunny; Inks: Ranger Inks, Tsukineko; Stamps: Bo Bunny; Stickers: Bo Bunny; Rub-Ons: Bo Bunny; Others: Bo Bunny trim, texture paste, pearl trim, Ranger Stickles, white gel pen, thread for stitching, Beacon and other adhesives.

Wishing You Christmas Cheer

It's Monday again! Time for me to share a layout tutorial at The Crop Spot! This week's tutorial features the beautiful vintage Christmas papers by Creative Imaginations!

Here are some close-ups.

 

 

To follow along this layout tutorial, go to The Crop Spot now! This is the last month that I'll be blogging for The Crop Spot. Therefore, don't miss out on these few last tutorials from me!

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