Memories with Zva Creative & Authentique

Happy Friday

and

Welcome in to The Open Window !

I am so glad you came by today because I am taking part in

day #3 of a very INspirational blog hop

I really enjoy being a part of the Zva Creative team

and adore the beautiful designs of Authentique . . .

it's a terrific match !

The beautiful 'Hope' collection from Authentique is simply lovely.

I love the double-sided papers because there are so many options.

I layered two designs as my base then placed the sentiment sticker

{which is in the shape of an file card} on top.

I cut the eggs from another designer sheet and layered those

over the beautiful Soft Blue Crystal & Pearl Flourish from Zva.

I centered my flowers from Prima with taupe pearls also from Zva.

Each element is layered 'above' the next to create lots of dimension.

Zva Creative will be selecting two lucky winners who comment along the three day blog hop to win a Zva prize package worth $30 and Authentique’s Hope collection.  All comments must be received by 11:59pm on Monday, March 25th EST.  The winner will be announced on Zva’s blog on Tuesday, March 26th.

Please make sure to leave a little love before

you move on because the more you leave comments

on the hop trail, the more chances you have to win !

Here's who's participating today:

Natasha Naranjo Aguirre

Julie Ranae

Lisa Somerville

Authentique Blog 

Zva Creative Blog

 

 

Project Recipe:

Patterned Paper: Hope by Authentique

Embellishments: crystal & pearl flourish {CRB-05CA-108}

taupe pearls {CRW-04CB-139}

from Zva Creative
flowers from Tea-Thyme by Prima 

 

Happy Easter with The Craft's Meow

I'm so happy you stopped by today because it's time

for a little inspiration for Spring.

It's our TCM March Blog Hop!

If you've already been hopping with us, then you

should be swinging by from my dear friend & teammate

Jessica Fick's blog

If not, I'd love for you to start over at

The Craft's Meow blog

and hop along with us.

Each designer has worked hard to bring you a

fabulous creation for Easter Encouragement.

Ever since TCM released the 'Easter Blessings' set

I've been in love.  The little critters in this set are so sweet.

I grabbed this Sizzix circle frame EF & embellished it with

a little ink & Liquid Pearls.

The paper is from Authentique.

The lacey flower was cut from a 6x6 pad by My Mind's Eye.

I cut it out & embellished it with a fun button & baker's twine from The Twinery.

A few tiny pearls and done.

Here is the adorable stamp set I used...

 

The next stop on the hop today is the very creative

Lin Brandyberry's blog

Thanks so much for stopping by.

I'd love to hear from you !

Project Recipe:

 Patterned Paper: Faith by Authentique

& Love Me by My Mind's Eye
Stamps: Easter Blessings by The Craft's Meow
Tools: Circle Frame EF by Sizzix, Big Shot
Embellishments: baker's twine in Strawberry by The Twinery

Liquid Pearls in Buttercup by Ranger

pearls by Recollections

 

New Beginnings with The Craft's Meow

To visit my post for The Twinery
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Welcome back to The Open Window

I am really excited to share today's preview from

It's New Release Week and today's set is simply  . . .

' sweet '

It's called 'Easter Blessings'

designed by Karen Baker

Nothing says 'New Beginnings' to me like Dogwood blooms.

I couldn't resist these from Martha Stewart and thought they

were the perfect addition to these sweet little animals from TCM.

Once I inked each stamp, I pressed it on scrap first so I could

create a simple ' shadow ' of each creature.

The inks were from A Muse Studio.

Although it's not as visible in the photos, I embossed

the beautiful cardstock from Bazzill using the

' Stylized Flowers ' EF from Cuttlebug.

The ribbon is also from Martha Stewart.

How would you like a chance to win this set ?

All you have to do is stop by the TCM blog and leave a note

to say you stopped by for a visit.

Each day of the previews will bring another set up for grabs.

You have until 8pm PST, February 19th to comment to be eligible.

Thanks so much for coming by.
I would love to hear from you and I'll keep my fingers crossed
that YOU win this beautiful set.
Just in case, make sure you put it on your ' must have ' list !

Project Recipe:

 Cardstock: Berrylicious by Bazzill
Stamps: Easter Blessings by The Craft's Meow

Ink: Slate, Papaya & Latte from A Muse Studio
Tools: Stylized Flowers EF by Cuttlebug, Big Shot
Embellishments: Dogwood stickers & Vintage ribbon
both from Martha Stewart

Wishing you Blessings This Easter

As it is already Easter somewhere in the world,

I offer this prayer that you enjoy your day in

remembrance of a Miracle!

I'll be back on Sunday with a wonderful

announcement and fun for all!