There is now an added twist to our blog hops, YAY! As you know, Zva offers so many beautiful color groupings for pearls, flowers and crystals. We want to make sure that they shine bright for you, so each designer was asked to share a creation using a specific color or color combination on their blog hop project. We anticipate that our hops will become even more breathtaking with such stunning products to showcase by concentrating on color..
The Blog Hop begins at Kim Hughes' blog. She will have the complete list of all blogs that are participating in case there is a glitch along the way. 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. Hidden on FIVE of the blogs is a Zva Creative prize package ...YAY! Winners 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.
The Blog Hop starts today, November 29th and runs through midnight US Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, November 30th and the 5 winners will be announced on Wednesday, December 1st on each of the five winning blogs. The full list will be found on Kim Hughes‘s blog as well (linked above). 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.
The first project I'd like to share with you today features some of ZVA's beautiful crystal flourishes. Hard to tell, but my colour to focus on this month is ORANGE... I used some papers from Graphic 45's Steampunk Collection (who'd have thought you could use on a 'boy' page - LOL!)
The tones in the layout are very striking and the patterns busy. The orange bling alone did not stand out like I wanted it to so I ended up layering it with some black flourishes as well.
I adore the two tones in these flourishes - the orange and ginger compliment eachother so perfectly.
I also have an altered wine box to share with you today. LOVE thrift store shopping!! I remember feeling embarrassed to go into stores like this (once upon a time) but now I jump at the chance to find a great deal!! This was purchased from Value Village for $1.00 (originally some god awful gold/white).
Funny what a little bling, patterned paper and lace can do eh?
The papers are all Graphic 45. Once I saw the swirls on this paper I knew it would be perfectly suited for the beautiful orange flourish from ZVA!
Thanks so much for stopping by today!! To keep you on track... The blog hop begins here: Kim Hughes
Your next stop is at Lisa Johnson's blog.
Thank you SO MUCH for joining us !
Altered Wine Box:
Self Adhesive Crystal - CRS03CB107
Love You:
Self Adhesive Crystal CR01CB118
Self Adhesive Crystal CR03CA117
Self Adhesive Crystal CRB03CA109
Hello! Welcome to my blog. My name is Tara and I am a wife and mother to 3 beautiful children who are the heart and soul of my projects. I started scrapping in 2008 and loved it immediately. What a wonderful outlet to explore my love of crafting and photography. Thanks for stopping by.
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87 comments:
Love the altered box. The lace is beautiful!
i love the subtle male LO it really works well, and the wine bottle is gorgeous,
Jo xxx
Tara!! I'm in love with your G45 layout!!
Wow! These are amazing! You do such beautiful work!
You are not kidding - what a little paper and embellishments can do to the most simple object. TFS!!
As usual, you wow me. This layout (your husband?) - gorgeous. You got the shabby chic and still made it manly. Love that.
Nice to see that you CAN use swearls on a male layout! Thnxs for sharing
Love your projects.
Great things you made
xx Anita
Hi - I'm wondering if you cut the flourish before layering them?
Both projects are gorgeous Tara!
WOW, both projects are fabulous!!! Love your thrifty shopping; I used to be embarrassed to go into such stores too, but like you lately have found some great papercrafty bargains. My hubby now loves to say we have to stop at Big Lots -- LOL!!!
Stunning work Tara. Totally loving your use of the Steampunk papers - the 'boy' page is amazing, totally wicked. And the wine bottle box is gorgeous. The Zva bling on both projects is PERFECT..... Hugs xx
LOVE this!!! The steampunk papers are awesome and I love the brown bling!
I LOVE how the wine box turned out! and I agree, who knew that sparkles would look good on a masculine l/o, but it really does work!
I am so in love with the colours in the layout. It's unreal!
Absolutely beautiful projects!!! Wow!
Wow, Tara, I love, love the simplicity in your layout. The black and white picture is perfectly presented with the other papers and bling you used.
You're doing such amazing work with Graphic 45 and with ZVA Creative too...so these projects are filled with lots of gorgeousness. Great job, Tara!
Beautiful layout, and handsome guy too! I love the way you used the color play to make it all pop. TFS
The layout and wine box are both gorgeous (as is the man in the layout ;)
That is such an awesome, manly lo! I love the colors and the hot air balloons.
OMG..Tara!!! I'm speechless!!!
Stunning masculine page!
GORGEOUS LO!!! Love the stamped hot air balloons! And your wine box came out stunning, what a perfect presentation!!!
I absolutely love your designs. The projects are beautiful!!
Wauw what a I nice Style of scrapping! great!!
miranda
Just beautiful projects!
WOW...Gorgeous project, and stunning layout
Beautiful projects! I love that masculine page and that container is just lovely :O)
Simply Stunning Tara. You're work is fabulous
Beautiful projects. I love that canister! Such detail. Just amazing!
OOOH I LOVE your style! Such a stunning LO and I love how you mixed the bling colors...really adds dimension! The wine box is exquisite!
Of course, your LO is stunning and beautiful as always! I love that you used bling on a guy's page! Love the balloons and the colors and all the distressing! The whole thing just looks fantastic!!!
That wine bottle holder looks fantastic too...what a great gift that would be!!
wow - so manly yet so beautiful. Love that layout and the colors are amazing - that pop of orange is perfect.
Great projects, love the layout, the rough and tough look of it combines perfectly with the ZVA products, hugs, Wendy.
Stunning! Stunning! Stunning!!
GORGEOUS GORGEOUS GORGEOUS! As always Tara!
The layout is GORGEOUS!!! wow!
love your mixing the tones of bling--very masculine! and the butterfly box is so sweet! thanks for sharing! ~k
I love the muted colors in your layout!
What a fantastic masculine layout and I love the altered box!
Oh my, what a gorgeous masculine layout! Love it!
stunning layout and I love the altered wine box - wow!!
Tara great job of showing off the orange flourish from ZVA. \i as of late have featured this orange/rust color jewel on many of my layouts. \i find it does well on many layouts.
your page and container are gorgeous!
Love the layering and colors in your layout.
I am always inspired by your work!!
How do you have all this swirly bling and still have a masculine layout? You did it, however you managed it. I'm very impressed. Love the box, too.
I love the colors and the balloons on your first project. Wonderful work. ~Kathleen
Great projects, especially the layout! I love Graphic 45 paper! It seems to scream out for the romance of the Zva!
amazing projects! the layout is fantastic!
your projects are gorgeous! The boy page is the best, love the colors used.
LOVE your projects and that handsome guy too.
Wow Tara! I love how u used the G45 for a guy lo..works perfectly!! the bling adds just the right touch..it's perfect!
Just gorgeous
I love that even with the bling, this is a very manly page!
The lo of your husband is very nice with lots of nice dimension.
Lovely projects!
Great Job!! I too love to go to thrift Stores and also Garage Sales!!! Ones Junk is others treasures!! TFS!!!
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Gorgeous! I love love LOVE Graphic 45 and the combination with that orange and black bling was perfect! Love your altered wine box too!!!
Love, love, love the altered wine box. I would have never thought of that! It's just gorgeous!
beautiful projects and that layout is just amazing. I love the use of the flourishes with the balloons
WOW That layout is awesome, such a great masculine page.....love love love it !!!! and the wine bottle box is awesome too........I lokk at your work via scrapbook.com too :)
Love your projects :) Thanks so much for the chance to win
gorgeous page and love the wine cooler
SStunning projects - can't wait to see more of your work :)
these are beyond words Tara! You are one talented lady!
Wow just love your work and your use of Zva product,Thanks for sharing
Wow! One of the most stunning "guy" layouts I have ever seen!And I love your altered container, too!
Beautiful use of bling.
Tara, that layout is awesome. I love all the layers and texture. You did a great job with that Graphic 45's paper - it suits your work perfectly. Very clever and creative with the wine bottle holder. (-: Cheers, Jules.
Ooohh, very nice to see a masculine page for a change.
gorgeous LO! I love the colors and black and white photo.
Love all the busy details of your projects! The wine box is totally awesome! gotta try that one!
Love them!
This is beautiful topaz bling...
Thanks for the opportunity to win the bling
I love the wine box or circular one butterflies all the details and the colors of the bling is to die for
I love Steampunk!! Beautiful work!!
Love the bling What a dream to be on a Bling Design Team.
I am the queen of bling I put it on everything.
I love what you did with your project.
Thanks for the chance to win this fine product
Gorgeous photo layout and wine box....very unique style and color choices - the ZVA crystals accents beautifully!!
Fabulous projects! Great colors, layers... and blings. :o)
Love the vintage colors of this layout!
Very striking layout--love the ginger colored crystals!
Love your layout and that wine box is to die for!
wow two beautiful projects!
I am WOWed!!
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