Invitations, Publication and Happy New Year!

On the last day of 2009 I would like to share the invitations that I made for Sanne's birthday party on January 9, 2010. I was inspired by Berdien Weideveld. She made these invitations for her daughter Celine. I really liked the invitations and scraplifted them for Sanne's party. The photo of Sanne is one of my favorites from the photo shoot by Florence Bavinck.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: Bella Blvd. Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3

I got a copy of Scrapbooks Etc. February 2010 in the mail and my Jillibean Soup layout that was requested last June is in this issue. I had to be patient for a long time, but it was worth the wait. It's super cool to have one of your layouts published in an American scrapbook magazine.



Thank you all for visiting my blog this year, and leaving me so many sweet comments. I truly appreciate your visits and comments. I would like to wish you a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

Mount Everest

No, I didn't climb the Mount Everest or don't have any plans to do so in the new year. {wink} The title of this layout refers to the enormous pile of laundry. I don't really mind doing the laundry, but I often postpone ironing and then you end up with such a huge pile. I made this layout somewhere in June, but never posted it on my blog.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: October Afternoon Cherry Hill Stickers: American Crafts Thickers Flower: Prima Marketing Brad: SEI Tools: Sizzix die Circles, EK Success Binding Edge border punch, sewing machine Ink: VersaColor Pinecone

Have a wonderful day!

Congrats On Your New Little Bundle

One of my bosses and his wife got a baby girl on December 24th. It's their 3rd child. I made them a card using Scenic Route's Hampton collection. It's one of their collections from a few years ago, but I still love this one. I ordered this collection among others when I found out that Scenic Route would close their doors. I just had to order some of my favorite collections. The corduroy brad and pearl flourish are from Zva Creative. The pearl and crystal flourishes are available in various sizes. I love to use the small ones on cards and gift boxes.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper (white), Papertrey Ink (rustic cream) Patterned paper: Scenic Route Hampton Zva Creative: Corduroy Brads (BR01CB104), Pearl Flourish (PEW02CB107) Ribbon: M&J Trimmings Twine: Papertrey Ink (rustic cream) Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Signature Greetings) Ink: Versafine Vintage Sepia Tools: EK Success Retro Flower punch, Stampin'Up! Eyelet border punch

Thank you so much for all your sweet comments. Have a Happy Sunday!

A Christmas Thank You

Hello! I must honestly say that I don't know in how many countries Christmas is celebrated 2 days, but we do celebrate Christmas on 25 and 26 December. So, today is - what we call - second Christmas Day. Eric is on his way picking up his mom who will be celebrating with us today. I made my family members a gift box filled with Christmas chocolates, and of course I made one for my MIL too. I used the Fold n' Go template from Papertrey Ink. I really love their templates. This Fold n' Go box is available in two sizes. I used the large size.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper (kraft), Kars (glitter), Papertrey Ink (rustic cream) Patterned paper: Scenic Route Roxbury Stamps: Papertrey Ink (2009 Holiday Tag Collection, Signature Christmas) Ink: Papertrey Ink (Pure Poppy), VersaColor Pinecone Template: Papertrey Ink (Fold n' Go) Ribbon: local haberdashery Twine: Papertrey Ink (rustic cream) Tools: EK Success Scallop Circle punch, EK Success Circle punch, Cuttlebug Cut 'n Emboss Ice Crystal, Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Squares, Sizzix Stars #2 Transparency: ShortCuts Other: chipboard

Wishing you all a wonderful day!

Merry Christmas

We woke up with snow this morning, but soon it started raining. We had breakfast together, and played some games with the girls. I also scrapped a little. I made two Christmas boxes and a card. This Christmas card is for my mom and dad. I was inspired by this card that I created a few weeks ago.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper (kraft), Papertrey Ink (Rustic Cream) Patterned paper: October Afternoon Very Merry Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Vintage Labels, Signature Christmas, Background Basics: Text Style II) Ink: Papertrey Ink (Pure Poppy, Vintage Dye Duo), Versafine Vintage Sepia Tools: Martha Stewart Embossed Scallop edge punch, Cuttlebug Cut 'n Emboss Ice Crystal, sewing machine Button: Papertrey Ink (Vintage Holiday Mix) Twine: Papertrey Ink Other: foamtape, Ranger Stickles Frosted Lace

I also made a little gift box for my parents. I used Papertrey Ink's My Timeless Template Ready, Set, Wrap.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper (kraft), Papertrey Ink (Rustic Cream, Pure Poppy) Patterned paper: October Afternoon Very Merry Stamps: Papertrey Ink (2009 Holiday Tag Collection, Signature Christmas) Ink: Papertrey Ink (Pure Poppy, Ripe Avocado, Vintage Dye Duo) Tools: EK Success Scallop Circle punch, EK Success Circle punch Twine: Papertrey Ink Ribbon: local haberdashery Template: Papertrey Ink (Ready, Set, Wrap)

We've been invited by Peter and Li to have dinner at their place today. I made them a gift box filled with Christmas chocolates. I was inspired by Ted's Happily Ever Challenged #1. His challenge is to create a box. I used the In a Pinch template by Lauren Meader. Her templates are available in PDF and various cutting files. I purchased the GSD file, so I can cut the template using my QuicKutz Silhouette.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper (kraft), Papertrey Ink (Rustic Cream) Patterned paper: October Afternoon Very Merry Stamps: Papertrey Ink (2009 Holiday Tag Collection) Ink: Papertrey Ink (Pure Poppy, Ripe Avocado, Vintage Dye Duo) Zva Creative: 12" Double Chain Crystal (CRC01CB103), Pearls (CR02CA127) Tools: EK Success Scallop Circle punch, EK Success Circle punch, Fiskars Scallop Sentiment border punch, Martha Stewart Snowflake punch Template: My Time Made Easy (In a Pinch) Ribbon: local haberdashery

Last Saturday we received a box with Christmas gifts. Today we could finally open the gifts and the girls and I were thrilled. Our sweet Santa surprised the girls with lovely American Girl craft supplies and I received Martha Stewarts' Lace Heart edge punch. Thank you so much, Santa! Love ya!



Wishing you a wonderful and magical Christmas Day.

Seven

Today our youngest sweetheart is turning 7. She has been counting the days until her birthday for weeks, and now it is finally the day. We spoilt her with Polly Pocket, books and a Nintendo DS game.


Photo by Florence Bavinck

I made her a card using Cosmo Cricket's Girl Friday collection. The colors and designs are perfect for a 7 year old. The gorgeous pearls and felt flower are from Zva Creative.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Cardstock Patterned paper: Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday Zva Creative: Pearls (12" Double Chains PEC-02CB-101), Felt flower (FL-01-CB-117) Foam Glue Dots (AD-01-CB-101) Tools: Fiskars Scallop Sentiment border punch, Martha Stewart Deep Edger Doily Lace Trim, EK Success Retro Flower punch Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Signature Greetings) Ink: Papertrey Ink (Raspberry Fizz)

I'll be back tomorrow with more Christmas projects. Hope your day is fabulous!

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

I already bought many Christmas collections early in the season and told myself not to buy any more Christmas papers, but when I was at Paper & Pictures at the end of October I couldn't resist buying the We R Memory Keepers Merry & Bright collection. I love the colors and designs of this collection. Here are two cards that I made with the papers.



On the second card I used one of the Background Basics: Diamonds stamps from Papertrey Ink to create a stamped background on the pink paper.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper, die-cuts: We R Memory Keepers Merry & Bright Twine: Papertrey Ink (Rustic Cream) Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Signature Christmas, Background Basics: Diamonds) Ink: Papertrey Ink (Pure Poppy) Tools: Martha Stewart Embossed Scallop edge punch, sewing machine Other: foamtape

I'll be back tomorrow with a card that I made for our youngest sweetheart who will turn 7 tomorrow.

Have a wonderful day!

Happy Holidays

I was supposed to go to the office today, but decided to work from home. The roads were quite slippery, and there was lots of traffic around Utrecht. They expect more snow tonight and also glazed frost, so I have no idea whether I go to the office tomorrow. I like snow as long as I can stay home. I haven't ran any errands for Christmas yet. Hopefully the weather conditions will get better so I can go by car.

Last week I made this Christmas card. It turned out quite clean & simple. I bought these My Mind's Eye papers somewhere in October, but it was the first time I used them. I bought quite some Christmas collections this year, but hardly had time to make cards with all these collections. I think I have more than enough Christmas papers for the next 10....20 years.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper (white), Papertrey Ink (rustic cream) Patterned paper: My Mind's Eye The Merry Days of Christmas Clear stamps: Papertrey Ink (2009 Holiday Tag Collection) Ink: Papertrey Ink (Ripe Avocado, Vintage Tea Dye Duo), Versafine Onyx Black Tools: Martha Stewart Embossed Scallop edge punch, EK Success Circle punch, EK Success Scalloped Circle punch, sewing machine Twine: Jillibean Soup Other: foamtape

Have a wonderful evening.

Snow, and Jillibean Soup Box

Oh the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

We've had lots of snow this weekend, and it just started snowing again. It looks beautiful outside. I am glad we didn't have to go anywhere today, because the situation on the roads is really bad. I wonder what it will be like tomorrow morning. I have to work tomorrow, but I'll first check the news before I go out.

Eric went into town this afternoon to buy a gift for one of Fleur's friends and took some pictures in the city centre of IJsselstein.



I have been busy working on DT assignments and last minute Christmas cards. Since I don't have much to show you at the moment I'll leave you with this little box that was published in Scrapbook Magazine.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: Jillibean Soup Soup Staples Button: Rusty Pickle Tools: EK Success Retro Flower punches, Fiskars Scallop Sentiment border punch Other: wax cord, foamtape, wooden box

Tomorrow I'll have a Christmas card to show you. Until then!

Happy Birthday

Today my dear and amazingly talented SIL Lisette is celebrating her 40th birthday. She and her hubby will be spending the weekend in Paris. I am sure they will have a wonderful time together. Congrats, Lisette!

My card for Lisette turned out quite simple, and I am not completely satisfied. Something was 'wrong' with this card and I couldn't tell what it was. When editing the picture I realized the punched border should have had the same width as the checked paper instead of the same width as the flower paper. It's a little detail, but it's the reason why I am not really happy with the card.



And a close-up of the gorgeous blue pearl swirl by Zva Creative.



Supplies: Zva Creative: Pearl Swirl PE-02-CB-131 Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper (kraft), Papertrey Ink (vintage cream) Patterned paper: October Afternoon Report Card Button, ribbon, twine, ink: Papertrey Ink Rub-ons: Melissa Frances Tools: Sizzix Bigz XL die Scallop Card, Martha Stewart Flower Bed deep edger punch, sewing machine

Have a wonderful weekend!

Lots of Jillibean Soup

Yesterday we woke up with a few inches of snow. The girls were excited. I was a little less excited as I had to go to work. I took me 2 hours to get to the office, and it's only 11 miles. Fleur and Sanne were off from school yesterday afternoon and built a snowman with Eric. I do like snow but not when I have to go out by car.

I have been really busy and haven't had time yet to post my layouts that went up on the Jillibean Soup blog yesterday.

The first layout is about Sanne. This photo was taken by my talented SIL Lisette back in August. She and the kids were in the Netherlands for 2 weeks, and when we got together we had a little photo shoot with our kids. Sanne loves it when auntie Lisette takes photos of her. The journaling is written on the kraft tag.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper, journaling sprout, bean seeds: Jillibean Soup Stickers: American Crafts Thickers Tools: Martha Stewart Scallop Dots edge punch, sewing machine Pen: Uni-ball Signo White Tag: Creative Cafe

The photos on this second layout were taken by Florence Bavinck during our photo shoot on October 31st. The girls had lots of fun during the shoot. The scan of the layout is not good as there is supposed to be a little white border on the right.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper, alphabeans, bean seeds: Jillibean Soup Buttons: Rusty Pickle Ink: Papertrey Ink (Orange Zest) Tools: We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper

With a little one in the family I have an adorable subject to scrap about. Nick is a real cutie, and my brother sent me some lovely photos. For this layout I used my favorite blues from the Alphabet Soup and Soup Staples collections.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper, stamps: Jillibean Soup Stickers: American Crafts Foam Thickers Tools: Fiskars border punch, Stampin'Up! circle punch, sewing machine Lace: local haberdashery Ink: Versafine Onyx Black Other: button, tag, date stamp, staples

The journaling of this last layout is about Fleur and Sanne being crazy about their cousin Nick.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper (white) Patterned paper, alpabeans: Jillibean Soup Tools: Sizzix Stars #2, sewing machine Ink: Papertrey Ink (Spring Moss)

I'll be back with a card tomorrow. Until then!

Xmas Banner

I have a Xmas banner to share with you that is up on the Jillibean Soup blog today. Grandmas Christmas Soup collection is one of my favorite Christmas collections this year. I just love the colors and patterns. I had a hard time taking a picture of this banner. It's not that difficult to take a good picture of the banner itself, but the lighting was so poor due to the bad weather. The picture doesn't do justice to the banner, but I can tell you it does look wonderful IRL.



Supplies: Patterned paper, ribbon, twine: Jillibean Soup Buttons: Rusty Pickle Letters: Cosmo Cricket Chipboard Alpha Tools: Sizzix Bigz XL Layered Banner, Sizzix Stars #2 Ink: VersaColor Pinecone Other: chipboard

You can find a new Download Monday project online at www.truikebron.com today. Jeanet Tiemessen and I both made a gift box using October Afternoon papers. You can download the instructions (Dutch only) of our projects here.

Have a Happy Monday!

Nine

Today our sweetheart is turning 9. She woke up at 7.15am this morning, but went back to bed as she was the only one awake. At 7.45am she knocked on our bedroom door asking when we would come to surprise her with the gifts. Tee hee.....she could no longer wait. She was really happy with the gifts we bought her.


Photo by Florence Bavinck

This afternoon my parents, brother and his family (if Nick feels well), my MIL and FIL will come over. And.....my dear SIL Lisette and Rebecca, Ruben and Renee will come too. They are here for the weekend, and I really look forward to seeing them again. It will be the last time that we see each other before they move to Australia at the beginning of January. We only see each other 2 or 3 times a year, but now that they move from the UK to Australia we will only see each other once in a few years. Of course we are sad to see them moving so far away, but the good thing is that we plan to visit them in Australia one day. We have never been to Australia, so a family visit is the perfect occasion to go there.

Here's the card I made for Fleur. I couldn't resist using October Afternoon's Farm Fresh again.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper (white) Patterned paper: October Afternoon Farm Fresh Ribbon: Papertrey Ink (Aqua Mist) Button, twine: Papertrey Ink Clear stamps: Papertrey Ink (Mixed Messages, Signature Greetings) Ink: Papertrey Ink (Dark Chocolate) Tools: Martha Stewart Daisy edge punch, sewing machine Other: tag

Have a wonderful day!

Birthday Wishes

Last Tuesday my colleague Jacqueline celebrated her birthday. I made her a birthday card and a small gift bag filled with delicious Christmas chocolates. These are soooo yummy! I used October Afternoon's Farm Fresh collection, one of my favorites at this moment.



Papertrey Ink's Aqua Mist ribbon matches perfectly with the October Afternoon papers.



I used Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Eight to create a label for the gift bag.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper (white) Patterned paper: October Afternoon Farm Fresh Buttons: Papertrey Ink Ribbon, twine: Papertrey Ink Clear stamps: Papertrey Ink (Mixed Messages) Ink: VersaColor Pinecone, Papertrey Ink (Vintage Dye Duo) Tools: Martha Stewart Daisy edge punch, Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Eight, EK Success Retro Flower punch, We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper Other: tag, frosted plastic gift favor bags (Emma's Paperie)

Thanks for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!

Zva Winners, Xmas Cards & Sketchy Wednesday

Good morning! Zva winners have been chosen and their name will be announced sometime today on the following blogs:

Teri
Hilde
Lynn M.
Lynn G.
Anabelle

We had a ball and we hope that you did as well. Thank you SO MUCH for visiting my blog. Please keep an eye out for another Zva Creative Blog Hop in the future.

It has been ages ago since I played along with Card Patterns. I check their new sketch every week, but I hardly have time to play along with my favorite challenge blogs. Too many things on my to do list and too little time. Earlier this week I played with my new Papertrey Ink stamps and made two cards with the lovely Holiday Button Bits stamp set. I {heart} buttons, so this is a great stamp set for me. The first card is based on Card Patterns' Sketch 44. I am not completely satisfied about this card as the reds of the ribbon, buttons and patterned paper don't really match, but I didn't have the perfect matching reds in my stash.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper (kraft), Papertrey Ink (rustic cream) Patterned paper: Scenic Route Roxbury Buttons: Buttons Galore & More Ribbon: local haberdashery Clear stamps: Papertrey Ink (Holiday Button Bits, Signature Christmas) Ink: Papertrey Ink (Ripe Avocado, Dark Chocolate, Vintage Dye Duo) Tools: Martha Stewart Embossed Scallop edge punch, We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper

And here's another card that I created with my Papertrey Ink stamp sets. It's a 4 x 4" card.



Supplies: Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (vintage cream, rustic cream) Patterned paper: Cosmo Cricket Jolly by Golly Buttons: Papertrey Ink (Holiday Mix) Twine: Papertrey Ink Clear stamps: Papertrey Ink (Holiday Button Bits, Signature Christmas, Vintage Labels) Ink: Papertrey Ink (Ocean Tides, Dark Chocolate, Vintage Dye Duo) Tools: Martha Stewart Embossed Scallop edge punch, Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels One, sewing machine

On December 1st the website www.truikebron.com was launched. You can find free downloads, sketches, tricks and fun projects on the (Dutch) website. One of the items on the website is Sketchy Wednesday. I did the design for today's sketch. I also made a layout and card based on my own sketch. Wanna see my projects? Hop on over here. Click on the sketch to download the pdf file.

Well, that's all for today. Have a wonderful day!

Zva Creative Blog Hop

Our First Zva Creative Blog Hop!

I am excited to be 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. She 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 blog post to qualify. The more times you leave a comment, the more chances you will have to be one of the winners.

I created a Christmas tag for this Blog Hop. I used a pearl snowflake combined with Cuttlebug's Ice Crystal die. The Zva Creative snowflakes are perfect for a Christmas or winter themed card. The pearls come from the 12" Double Chains strips.







Supplies: Zva Creative: Snowflake (PEW-02CB-102), 12" Double Chains (PEC-02CB-101) Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper (kraft) Patterned paper: October Afternoon Very Merry Rub-ons: Pebbles Inc. Button: Rusty Pickle Twine: Jillibean Soup Lace: M&J Trimmings Ink: Papertrey Ink Tools: Cuttlebug Cut 'n Emboss Ice Crystal Eyelet: We R Memory Keepers Glitter: Ranger Stickles Frosted Lace

Please hop on over to see Teri Anderson.

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

Have a wonderful day!

Happy New Year

Our weather isn't that good at the moment. Lots of rain today, so the perfect weather to do some scrapping. Regina from The Cutting Cafe has designed some great templates, and digital stamps for the festive season. One of my favorite templates are the shaped card templates such as this Wine Bottle Shaped Card. The templates are very easy to work with, and you have a wonderful card within a very short time.



Supplies: The Cutting Cafe: Wine Bottle Shaped Card Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper (white), Kars (glitter) Patterned paper: Jillibean Soup Soup Staples Ribbon: local haberdashery Stickers: American Crafts Foam Thickers Tools: EK Success Circle punch, Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Scalloped Ovals Large Other: eyelet, waxed cord

We had a wonderful Sinterklaas' Eve yesterday. We all got spoilt by Sinterklaas, and everyone was pleased with the gifts.



Have a wonderful evening! Until tomorrow...

For a Gracious Hostess

We are about to leave in a few minutes to celebrate Sinterklaas with my family and Eric's mom. The girls are really excited. I love celebrating Sinterklaas and being together with our families on Sinterklaas' Eve. Usually we stay home and have the others come to our place. This year we go over to Peter, Li and Nick. I made Li a gift box filled with delicious chocolates. Again I used the Tucked Away template from Papertrey Ink.



The crystal swirl, felt flowers and pearl brad are from Zva Creative. Their products are wonderful to work with. Don't you just love that big pearl brad? The size is 1/2".



Supplies: Zva Creative: Crystal Swirl (CRW02CA105), Pearl Brad (BRBK02CA103), Felt Flowers (FL01CB116), Foam Glue Dots (AD01CB101) Template, stamps: Papertrey Ink Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: Scenic Route Providence Ribbon: Jillibean Soup Tools: QuicKutz Nesting Flowers, Spellbinders Nestabilities Circles Large Ink: Versafine Onyx Black

Don't forget to check in on Monday for the Zva Creative blog hop.

Have a wonderful evening!

Pubbed Layouts

As promised, I would also show you the other layouts that were published in the previous issue of Scrapbook Magazine. I used the Soup Staples collection from Jillibean Soup on both layouts. I {heart} the Soup Staples collection. So many colors to choose from, and perfect to match with any of the other Jillibean Soup collections.

The first layout is about Fleur. This picture was taken this summer. Next week she'll be turning 9, and I love to see how she is changing. Not only in looks, but also in the way she acts and the things she loves to do. She spends more time on her hair and clothes and is more aware of her appearance. She is not really interested in kids' music such as K3 and Kus (Belgian and Dutch girl bands) anymore, but loves to listen to the Black Eyed Peas, Pink and Lady Gaga. The layout is based on a sketch by Becky Fleck from her Scrapbook PageMaps book.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper (white) Patterned paper, journaling sprout: Jillibean Soup Flower: Prima Marketing Button: Rusty Pickle Tools: Martha Stewart Embossed Scallop edge punch, QuicKutz Alphabet Grand Diesel, sewing machine Other: foamtape, waxed cord

You may remember that Eric created this poster using a picture of Fleur and Sanne. I loved how the poster turned out and just had to scrap the poster.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper (white, black) Patterned paper: Jillibean Soup Stickers: American Crafts Thickers Tools: Fiskars Upper Crest border punch, sewing machine Metal tag rims: CreaMotion Other: staples

Tomorrow I'll have a lovely gift box to show you. Until then!

Wow....

.....that was all I could say when I received this box of Papertrey Ink goodies this afternoon.



I am so happy that I was off from work this afternoon, so I could collect the box myself. The box was stuck at Dutch customs for almost 2 weeks, but it was worth the wait. I can tell you that my birthday money and PTI gift certificates were well spent.

I am off to prepare dinner. I'll be back tomorrow with two Jillibean Soup layouts.

Have a wonderful evening! I know I will. {smile}

Zva Creative + CPS 144

Last week I received my box with DT goodies from Zva Creative. Gosh.....all the products are so beautiful. If you are into crystals, pearls, cute felt flowers and brads the Zva Creative products are a must have. The ice crystal on this card is one of my favorite shapes at the moment. It adds a perfect touch to a Christmas or winter themed card. The journaling label and ice crystal are adhered with foam glue dots from Zva Creative to add some extra dimension. The card design is based on Sketch 144 at CPS.





Supplies: Zva Creative: Ice Crystal (CRW01CB144), Foam Glue Dots (AD01CB101) Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper (kraft), Papertrey Ink (Rustic Cream) Patterned paper: October Afternoon Very Merry Clear stamps: Papertrey Ink (Vintage Labels, Signature Christmas) Ink: Papertrey Ink (Dark Chocolate, Pure Poppy), VersaColor Pinecone Tools: Cuttlebug Ice Crystal, Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels One, Martha Stewart Embossed Scallop edge punch, Coluzzle Circle template, sewing machine Other: Ranger Stickles Frosted Lace

There will be a Zva Creative Blog Hop on Monday December 7th, so be sure to check in on Monday.

Have a wonderful day!