Newly Released Cupcake Challenge!

Hi All! I am so excited about today because all the new The Cat's Pajamas spring images are on sale!! You need to check them out because they are supah sweet. I also wanted to mention that all the newly released sets are part of the Kitty Kat Pack which is a GREAT value. So, I am also excited about today because I get to combine the cutest Easter image with an equally awesome sketch. Taylor has created yet another fun Cupcake Challenge for us. I had so much fun with this layout. I feel like everything came together nicely. I used the penguin Easter images from the "Spring Fling" set and colored it in with my Copics. The patterned paper is from Cosmo Cricket "Honey Pie" collection. Accessories are Martha Stewart butterfly punch and Zva Creative eyelets and rhinestones. Well, that is all for today but make sure to check back tomorrow for more TCP projects. But, if you want to play along in the Taylored Expression Cupcake Challenge # 57 first here are all the details you need to know.
1.You're not required to use cupcakes for the challenge, but if you got 'em why not use 'em!? :)
2.You're welcome to create something other than a card, just stick as closely to the sketch as possible and you'll be eligible for the prize drawing!
3.If you're uploading to Splitcoast use keyword TECC57 (for Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge 57 or link your creation on this post.
4.Each week, I plan to have a Featured Cupcake Sampler! The cutest and most creative sample from the previous week will receive the featured cupcake sampler honors. The winner will receive the sketch ahead of time in order to create a card that will be featured along with a link to your blog on Cupcake Friday!
5.Featured Cupcake Sampler this week is Dana White from Dana's House of Cards.

Don't forget to check out the beautiful creations from the other cupcake challenge samplers:

Jami Sibley: More is More

Jackie Pedro: The Scalloped Edge

Donna Baker: Serenity in Stamping

Sherrie Siemens: Card Creme

Vicki Chrisman: This Art that makes me Happy
Stephanie Hargis: Steph's Stampin' Stuff
Lynn Mercurio: Stamperosity
Monika Davis: M.A.D. Stamper

TCP Tuesday on Wednesday!

So, I'm a day late on posting my TCP Tuesday challenge but better late than never! I really had a blast making this card. This week's Hostess is none other than Carole! I love that lady!! I decided to use Mr. Pete the dragon for the sketch challenge. I colored him in with my Copics and added some glitter on the flaming heart. This cute little dragon will be part of the set that will be released this Friday. The patterned paper is from Cosmo Cricket "Honey Pie" collection. I framed him with my oval nesties and added some dots on the scallops with my white gel pen. The heart eyelets are from Zva Creative. I love them!! Well, that's all for today but tomorrow brings more TCP sneak peeks! But, if you want to enter the TCP challenge first here are all the details you need to know.
1. Each a week one of The Cat’s Pajamas DT members will host a challenge.
2. The challenges will vary {stamp, color, theme, sketch, etc.}
3. You will have until {this} Saturday night to complete the challenge.
4. Link your project on this week’s hostess’ challenge announcement. This week you will link your project HERE.
5. TCP stamps are not required, but of course, highly encouraged. {Unless it is a challenge calling for a specific stamp}
6. There will be one winner each month. They will be deemed that month’s Swankiest Stamper and get $25 in Cat’s Cash {money to spend on the TCP site!}.
7. When uploading to SCS or PCP, please use the keyword TCPTUES47 for this challenge.
8. Alma (that's me) will post the entries from the week the following Monday on her blog.
9. The newly crowned Swanky Stamper will be announced on the First of the Month and have his/her winning entry posted on The Cat’s Pajamas website where he/she will reign for the entire month

Some Sneaks & a Winner!

Hi All! Hope everyone had a great weekend! Today I have some fun The Cat's Pajamas sneak peeks to share with you. I am so excited about this new release that will be available on Friday. I adore all the stamps and have had a BLAST working with them. I know you guys will love them too! So, I decided to make some altered projects with the stamps. The first project is a wooden basket I painted in white and embellished with Zva Creative crystals and eyelets. I really love how this turned out. I filled the basket with plastic eggs and hung the cute chicken tag with some ribbon. I colored the stamped image with my Copics. Isn't this chicken and sentiment the cutest? The second project is a wooden letter J that I also painted in white. I then punched out some circles in Cosmo Cricket patterned paper and cardstock and adhered then randomly to the letter. I spelled out the word "Jellybeans" with Zva Creative rhinestone letters. I then hung the stamped bunny tag with some ribbon. I love this little bunny which is also part of the set with the chicken. This spring set is so whimsical and cute. I can't wait for you all to see the whole set. Well, that is all for today but tomorrow brings more TCP sneak peeks!! You won't want to miss it. But, before I go I wanted to announce my blog candy giveaway winner which is liannallama!! Please email me your address so I can get these goodies out to you.
Until tomorrow,
Ana

Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #56

Hi All! Can you believe it's already Friday? I am so excited about today because I get to show you the card I made with the new Taylored Expressions Cupcake sketch and the soon to be released The Cat's Pajamas images. Alma has given us the ok to start showing you our creations using the stamps that will be released on February 27! If you are a TCP fan you are going to LOVE the new stamps coming out. They are fun, fresh, and ADORABLE. This image is one of my favorites. I adore the elephant and girl. Aren't they sweet? I colored everything in with my Copics and framed it with my nesties. Patterned paper is from Cosmo Cricket "Honey Pie". So, if you want some more sneak peeks make sure to check out the other TCP design team member's blogs. I will be posting more sneaks here soon. Also, if you want to participate in the new Taylored Expressions Cupcake challenge here are all the details on how to enter.
1.You're not required to use cupcakes for the challenge, but if you got 'em why not use 'em!? :)
2.You're welcome to create something other than a card, just stick as closely to the sketch as possible and you'll be eligible for the prize drawing!
3.If you're uploading to Splitcoast use keyword TECC56 (for Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge 56 or link your creation on this post.
4.Each week, I plan to have a Featured Cupcake Sampler! The cutest and most creative sample from the previous week will receive the featured cupcake sampler honors. The winner will receive the sketch ahead of time in order to create a card that will be featured along with a link to your blog on Cupcake Friday!
5.Featured Cupcake Sampler this week is Pam Varnell from The Stamping Addict.

Don't forget to check out the beautiful creations from the other cupcake challenge samplers:

Jami Sibley: More is More

Jackie Pedro: The Scalloped Edge

Donna Baker: Serenity in Stamping

Sherrie Siemens: Card Creme

Vicki Chrisman: This Art that makes me Happy
Stephanie Hargis: Steph's Stampin' Stuff
Lynn Mercurio: Stamperosity

Blog Candy!

Hi All! First I want to thank everyone who sent my get well wishes! They really helped me get through this horrible flu! So, I am finally feeling better but now I have a lot of DT assignments that have kept me super busy. Since I can't show you any of the projects and cards yet I decided to host a fun little blog candy giveaway. Whoot Whoot! All you have to do to win these fun goodies is visit the Stamp A Sweet Impression blog where I have just posted a new mini tutorial and card. Just leave me a comment and I will draw a lucky winner on Saturday. I will even throw in some extra suprise goodies. The blog candy pictured is a Basic Grey stamp set, Close to my Heart stamp set, Basic Grey rub-ons, Petaloo magnetic tags, and a Bazzil In Stitchz set.

St. Patrick's Day Thursday

Hi All! Sorry I've been MIA but I've been hit hard with the flu. Ugghhh!! Seriously, it has been a nightmare. I'm feeling a little better today but still not myself. I really hope this passes soon. Actually, the local news is broadcasting a flu strain in the Houston area. It seems everyone here is sick. Since, I've been pretty much confined to the bed these past few days I haven't done much stamping. I did however manage to finish this card last night. I used my Elzybells clear stamps. I've had this set for a while and hadn't used it yet. I also figured I might start on my St. Paddy's day cards :) The patterned paper is from Basic Grey's "Urban Prairie" and the card stock is PTI. I decided to contine my circle theme this week. I gathered some inspiration from Tuesday's TCP card. Well, that's all for today. I hope to be back tomorrow with a Taylored Expression Cupcake Challenge.
Until then,

TCP Tuesday

Hi All! Hope everyone had a great weekend. I spent mine mostly in bed with a cold. Ugh!! Luckily, DS is getting a bit better. Yippee! Anyhoo, today is Tuesday which means another fun TCP challenge. This week's Hipster Hostess is Jen. She has an awesome color combo for us. She wants us to use pink, red, grey, and black in our layouts. Perfect for this Valentine's Day celebration. I pulled out my TCP "Loving Meow" stamp set. I decided to go with Sprinkle as cupid. I also pulled out my FABULOUS Zva Creative rhinestones. I used the circle crystals along with the heart eyelets. The image is colored in with Copics and framed in circle nesties. Ribbon is a mixture of PTI and SU. Patterned paper is from DCWV "Sugar" pack. Well, that's all for today but here are all the details on how to enter this TCP Tuesday challenge.
1. Each a week one of The Cat’s Pajamas DT members will host a challenge.
2. The challenges will vary {stamp, color, theme, sketch, etc.}
3. You will have until {this} Saturday night to complete the challenge.
4. Link your project on this week’s hostess’ challenge announcement. This week you will link your project HERE.
5. TCP stamps are not required, but of course, highly encouraged. {Unless it is a challenge calling for a specific stamp}
6. There will be one winner each month. They will be deemed that month’s Swankiest Stamper and get $25 in Cat’s Cash {money to spend on the TCP site!}.
7. When uploading to SCS or PCP, please use the keyword TCPTUES45 for this challenge.
8. Alma (that's me) will post the entries from the week the following Monday on her blog.
9. The newly crowned Swanky Stamper will be announced on the First of the Month and have his/her winning entry posted on The Cat’s Pajamas website where he/she will reign for the entire month

Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #54

Happy Friday! I am so looking forward to the weekend. This week has been tough since DS is sick with a cold. Seriously, he just finished getting over his last cold. I am hoping this weekend will provide him with some much need rest. Anyhoo, enough blabbing and lets get to the fun stuff. So, are you ready for another fun Taylored Expression Cupcake Challenge?! I thought so! :) For this sketch I decided to pull out my favorite little cuppies. These little love cups are from the "Year of Sweets 1" and the sentiment is from "Love is Sweet" set available at Taylored Expressions. I colored everything in with my Copics and added some Taylored Expression glitter on the cupid's wings. The patterned paper is from DCWV "Sugar" pack. I love that stuff!! The heart rhinestone and pink crystal chain is from Zva Creative. Love the bling!! To complete the card I added some SU brads. I really like how this turned out. So, if you want to play along here are all the details on how to join.
1.You're not required to use cupcakes for the challenge, but if you got 'em why not use 'em!? :)
2.You're welcome to create something other than a card, just stick as closely to the sketch as possible and you'll be eligible for the prize drawing!
3.If you're uploading to Splitcoast use keyword TECC54 (for Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge 54 or link your creation on this post.
4.Each week, I plan to have a Featured Cupcake Sampler! The cutest and most creative sample from the previous week will receive the featured cupcake sampler honors. The winner will receive the sketch ahead of time in order to create a card that will be featured along with a link to your blog on Cupcake Friday!
5.Featured Cupcake Sampler this week is Wendy Bond from Bond Girl Bliss .

Don't forget to check out the beautiful creations from the other cupcake challenge samplers:

Jami Sibley: More is More

Monika Davis: M.A.D. Stamper

Jackie Pedro: The Scalloped Edge

Donna Baker: Serenity in Stamping

Sherrie Siemens: Card Creme

Vicki Chrisman: This Art that makes me Happy
Stephanie Hargis: Steph's Stampin' Stuff

MFT Blog Hop

Hi All! Welcome to another fun MFT Blog Hop! I am so excited about this release because this new tea set called "Tea for Two" is one of my favorites from the MFT Presents line. It is created by the super talented Stephanie Fizer! I love her style. I colored everything in with my Copics and added some liquid pearls to the bunny tail. I also decided to pull out my underused buttons and highlight the sentiment with one. I really like how it turned out. The finishing touches are some PTI ribbon tags and SU brads. Well, that is all for this stop of the hop, but next up is the fabulously talented stamper Cammie! Have fun blog hopping!!

Also.... My Favorite Things is having a New Release Cocktail Party on Wednesday, Februray 4th from 9-10 p.m. EST. This month there are THREE new sets being released including a Who's that Girl set that is GOING DIGITAL! Head over to the MFT forum on Splitcoaststampers to find out all the details and to find out how YOU can be the next MFT Guest Designer. We hope to see you there on Wednesday night.

Many hugs,

The Greeting Farm Tuesday

Hi All! Hope everyone had a great weekend. We had a busy one since the hubby has an annual Superbowl party. He had lots of his buddies and wives over for cold beer and food. It was fun but exhausting. I did manage to finish this card last night after some serious cleaning. I used my TGF "Happy Chef" set along with tons of BLING! I used my new Taylor's Tiny Twinkle to embellish my image. I really love these crystals because they add the perfect touch! I also used some Basic Grey "Cupcake" patterned paper along. Card stock and ribbon is from PTI. Well, that's all for today but tomorrow brings another exciting MFT Blog Hop!! It's going to be awesome.

See you then,

Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #53

Happy Friday everyone! Today is an exciting day because we get to see the new Taylored Expressions layout and we find out who my sketch winner is for Taylor's Year of Cupcake Challenge! I want to thank everyone who participated in the challenge and sampled my sketch. I had such a great time viewing all your creations on SCS!! So, without further ado the winner for my sketch is jennyw!! Please email me your address :) Also, if you participated in all 9 sketches don't forget to check out Taylor's blog for the grand prize winner! Good luck. So, now for the new sketch for this week. I really had a great time working with this sketch. I decided to use my new MFT "Good Knight" on this card. I colored everything in with Copics and added some Zva Creative chain crystals on the castle door and flag posts. The patterned paper is from DCWV Nana's Nursery line. Card stock and ribbon is from PTI. If you want to play along here are all the details on how to enter.
1.You're not required to use cupcakes for the challenge, but if you got 'em why not use 'em!? :)
2.You're welcome to create something other than a card, just stick as closely to the sketch as possible and you'll be eligible for the prize drawing!
3.If you're uploading to Splitcoast use keyword TECC53 (for Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge 53 or link your creation on this post.
4.Each week, I plan to have a Featured Cupcake Sampler! The cutest and most creative sample from the previous week will receive the featured cupcake sampler honors. The winner will receive the sketch ahead of time in order to create a card that will be featured along with a link to your blog on Cupcake Friday!


Don't forget to check out the beautiful creations from the other cupcake challenge samplers:

Jami Sibley: More is More

Monika Davis: M.A.D. Stamper

Jackie Pedro: The Scalloped Edge

Donna Baker: Serenity in Stamping

Vicki Chrisman: This Art that makes me Happy
Stephanie Hargis: Steph's Stampin' Stuff

TCP Tuesday on Wednesday!

Hi All! So, I'm a day late on posting my TCP Tuesday card but better late than never. This week's hostess is the SUPER talented Leigh. She has created an awesome layout for us to work with. I seriously love all her layouts! For the card I decided I wanted to use a TCP Valentine's Day image. I love these little love birds...which happen to be on SALE as part of the Kitty Kat Pack. I colored everything in with my Copics and added some stickles on the heart trees. The heart chipboard is from Cosmo Cricket that has been collecting dust in my craft room. I figured I better use them sometime so I painted it with white acrylic paint and adhered it to the card. I actually like how it turned out. So, if you want to play along all you have to do is link your creation to this post or upload it to SCS using the keyword TCPTUES43. I can't wait to see everyone's cards.
Until then,

The Greeting Farm & a Challenge!

Hi All! Hope everyone had a great weekend. I had a relaxing one with lots of stamping time :) I was able to complete some cards using some of the other Taylored Expressions Cupcake Sampler sketches. If you didn't read my previous post then I should mention that Taylor is celebrating a year of Cupcake Challenges. So, in order to celebrate she asked her Cupcake Samplers crew to design our own sketches. Read the post below to see my sketch and how to enter. But, since I had some free time over the weekend I decided to create some cards using some other sketches created by the crew. The first card's layout is from Jami. It fit perfectly with my Anya stamp set from The Greeting Farm called "Pretty Hat". I paper pieced her hat and added some of Taylor's Tiny Twinkles on her necklace. I seriously LOVE these rhinestones. They add the perfect touch. Patterned paper is form Basic Grey and ribbon/cardstock is from PTI. The second card was made with Vicki's sketch. The set used on this card is also from The Greeting Farm called "Happy Chef". Isn't he the cutest? I paper pieced his chef outfit too. Taylor's Tiny Twinkles were used on this card too. Patterned paper is from SEI "Jolee Chocolat" collection. Well, that's all for today but make sure to check back tomorrow for more stamping!
Until then,

Cupcake Anniversary Challenge!

So, what better way to celebrate a fun milestone than with a celebration?! Taylor is celebrating a year of cupcake sketches today and she has some fun things planned. She has asked all her Weekly Cupcake Samplers to design a sketch for the celebration. This is the sketch I designed and I hope you'll play along with the challenge. I will be selecting one random winner from among all the participants in my challenge to win a $10 dollar gift certificate from Taylored Expressions!
All you have to do is make a creation using my sketch (a card or scrapbooking layout) and post your creation on Splitcoast using the keyword TECC52AW. The deadline will be Thursday, January 29th. So, make sure to get your creations done and uploaded before then :) I will do the drawing on Thursday evening and then the winner will be announced on Friday, January 30th. Also, don't forget to stop Taylor's blog, the anniversary celebration headquarters, and check out the awesome GRAND prize for one lucky participant who enters all 9 sketch challenges! You can find all 9 sketches on these blogs...

Jami Sibley: More is More

Monika Davis: M.A.D. Stamper

Jackie Pedro: The Scalloped Edge

Donna Baker: Serenity in Stamping

Sherrie Siemens: Card Creme

Vicki Chrisman: This Art that makes me Happy
Stephanie Hargis: Steph's Stampin' Stuff

We were also assigned some fabulously talented past Featured Stampers to sample our sketch! How cool is that?! So, hop on over and check out their creations for more inspiration!

Kathie Bailey: Just an Inkling

Tori Wild: Wild Sprinkles

Ashley Marcu: Cherry Hill Designs
Jennifer Meyer: Jennifer's Sweet Designs

So, now for some details on this card I used the newly released SASI "Love is Sweet" set along with the Valentine's Day Key Ingredients available at Taylored Expressions. I colored everything in with my Copics. I really like how it turned out :)

Here are more details on how to join the challenge.
1.You're not required to use cupcakes for the challenge, but if you got 'em why not use 'em!? :)
2.You're welcome to create something other than a card, just stick as closely to the sketch as possible and you'll be eligible for the prize drawing!
3.If you're uploading to Splitcoast use keyword TECC52AW.
4.Each week, I plan to have a Featured Cupcake Sampler! The cutest and most creative sample from the previous week will receive the featured cupcake sampler honors. The winner will receive the sketch ahead of time in order to create a card that will be featured along with a link to your blog on Cupcake Friday!
5.Featured Cupcake Sampler this week is Christine Okken from Christine Creations.


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The Greeting Farm Wednesday!

Hi All! Wow, I can't believe I haven't posted since Friday. I've been a bit busy and haven't had much time to stamp..booo!! But, I did manage to finish this card last night featuring Ian from TGF. I adore him! Seriously, he is the cutest little boy stamp EVER! He reminds me of my little boy. Anyhoo, for this card I used the Basic Grey "Boxer" patterned paper and colored everything in with my Copics. I paper pieced his hat and pants with the BG paper. Card stock is from both SU and PTI. Ribbon and brads are SU. I also added some Shimmerz Blingz in Spiced Cider in the sunflower center. The sentiment is also from TGF. I love this sentiment set because it goes nicely with all my Ian and Anya stamps. There is a saying for every occasion. I love that! Well, that's all for today but I promise to bring you some more cards tomorrow. I might even make it a twofer :)
Until then,

Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #51

Happy Friday everyone! I am so excited for the weekend to begin. So, what better way to start the weekend than with another Cupcake Challenge?! I had so much fun with this card. I love the layout Taylor created and I love these Valentine's Day stamps from TCP. Isn't that spaceship adorable? Seriously, if you haven't checked out the stamps at TCP you need to head on over to the site. There is also a super awesome sale going on right now called the Kitty Kat Pack where you can get this stamp set along with some others at a great value!! I love a good SALE! Anyhoo, enough enambling *snicker*! Let's talk about how to enter the Taylored Expression Cupcake Challenge. Here are all the details you need to know.
1.You're not required to use cupcakes for the challenge, but if you got 'em why not use 'em!? :)
2.You're welcome to create something other than a card, just stick as closely to the sketch as possible and you'll be eligible for the prize drawing!
3.If you're uploading to Splitcoast use keyword TECC51 (for Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge 51 or link your creation on this post.
4.Each week, I plan to have a Featured Cupcake Sampler! The cutest and most creative sample from the previous week will receive the featured cupcake sampler honors. The winner will receive the sketch ahead of time in order to create a card that will be featured along with a link to your blog on Cupcake Friday!
5.Featured Cupcake Sampler this week is Jenn Diercks from Stamp Your Heart Out.

Don't forget to check out the beautiful creations from the other cupcake challenge samplers:

Jami Sibley: More is More

Monika Davis: M.A.D. Stamper

Jackie Pedro: The Scalloped Edge

Donna Baker: Serenity in Stamping

Sherrie Siemens: Card Creme

Vicki Chrisman: This Art that makes me Happy
Stephanie Hargis: Steph's Stampin' Stuff

Teacher Anya Thursday!

So, how about another TGF card? I am having so much fun with these cute Anyas. I love them ALL!! I recently got my teacher stamp and couldn't wait to ink her up. I decided to color her in with Copics and add some Shimmerz Blingz in Hottie Pink on her sweater. It is so sparkly! I also added some super yummy patterned paper from DCWV called The Sugar Pack. I love how the paper has apples on it. The flowers are Prima and the brads are SU. I also added some dew drops to complete the card. Well, I'm off to finish my card for tomorrows Cupcake Challenge.
See you then,


BTW Shimmerz Paints is looking for some new talented ladies to add the current DT. Go check out the blog for all the details on how to apply! You will love this team :)

The Greeting Farm Tuesday

Hi All! Hope everyone had a great weekend. We had a busy one since Josh had a birthday party and then we had a small gathering at the house with friends to watch the Philadelphia Eagles football game. The hubby is a huge FAN and he is so excited about the chance of them going to the Superbowl. So after all the running around and cleaning up I got a few hours to stamp. I decided to play with my new The Greeting Farm stamps. I love this set Marie has created. It's so cute. She sorta reminds me of Angelina Jolie on the Changeling. I colored her in with my Copics and added some serious shimmer with the new Blingz paints that were released yesterday! I love these new colors. They are super sparkley too! All patterned paper is from Basic Grey. Card stock is a combination of PTI and SU. Anyhoo, that's all for now but I do have some cards that are almost complete so make sure to check back tomorrow. Also, if you're interested in some blog candy head on over to the Shimmerz blog and enter for a chance to win all the new colors!
Until later,

MFT Blog Hop

Yay! It's time for another MFT Blog Hop. I seriously love this concept!! All you have to do is click on the next person's link so you can drool over everyone's creations. I can't wait to start blog hopping myself. So, for this stop I have three cards to share with you. They feature the two new Stephanie Fizer sets that will be available tonight. I can't say enough great things about these sets. They are so me! They are whimiscal, cute, and tons of fun to color. The first set of cards was made with the set called "Owl for All Seasons". It has the cutest trio of owls with tons of different images that coordinate with several seasons. I love them!! Since Valentine's Day is around the corner I decided to go with that theme. All images were colored in with Copics and patterned paper for these are Basic Grey Urban Prairie and DCWV. The last card was made with the set "Good Knight". I especially love this set since it gears to both girls and boys. Since I have a son who loves dragons and knights I decided to go with the boy theme. I made the dragon sparkle with Shimmerz Blingz in Wintergreen. The patterned paper is from SEI "Oasis" collection. I made this card for my little prince :) So now that I'm done it's Cammie's turn to enable you some more. I can't wait to see what she has in store for us :)
Happy Blog Hopping!!


My Favorite Things (www.mftstamps.com) is having a New Release Cocktail Party on Wednesday, January 7th from 9-10 p.m. Eastern time. This month there are FOUR new sets being released including a Who's that Girl set that is Maid for You!

Head over to the MFT forum on www.splitcoaststampers.com to find out all the details and to find out how YOU can be the next MFT Guest Designer. We hope to see you there on Wednesday night.

Zva Creative

So, I was recently approach via email by the creator of Zva Creative. If you aren't familiar with Zva products you must check them out. They have a whole line of rhinestones, flowers, crystals, brads, and foam dots! Not only are they super high quality but they are also very reasonably priced. So, when I got the email from Carolyn I said yes! I am so excited about joining her team because I love her products and her future vision. Plus you can NEVER have to many rhinestones and crystals..hehehe So to celebrate the new DT spot I decided to share a cute Valentine's Day mailbox project. I stockpiled tons of these Target dollar spot mailboxes last year so I was eager to take them out again. I covered the mailbox with patterned paper from Taylored Expressions new Key Ingredients. I love it!! Then I went to town with all the bling. All the rhinestones, flowers, and brads are from Zva Creative. I love how they carry tons of wording already to go for your projects and cards. I used the "Sweet" and "Valentine" words to create this mailbox. The flowers are heavy silk in various colors. I also add cystal chains along the mailbox border in the color Rose and added some more crystal variety on the flagpole. The crystal butterfly, lady bug, and dragonfly shapes are the new CHA 2009 winter release. Aren't they adorable? Anywho, that is all for today but if you have some time check out all the fun products Zva Creative has available. And if you're going to CHA this month make sure to check out their booth :)
Until tomorrow,


Zva products used

- Zva "Heavy Silk" floral of various colors ~ item# FL01CB110; item# FL01CB111; item#FL01CB112; item# FL01CB113
- Zva "Crystal Brads" light blue ~ item# BR01CB103

- Zva Crystal Word "Valentine" ~ item# CRW01CB128
-Zva Crystal Word "Sweet"~item# CRW01CB126

- Zva Crystal shapes of butterfly, dragonflies & ladybug (CHA winter 2009 new release) ~ item#CRW02CA111

- Zva Crystal 12"-chain "Rose" for the curved crystal edging ~ item #CRC01CB104

- Zva Crystal 4-3/4"x8" (Variety) for flag pole decoration ~ item #CR01CB111