~Nuts About You~

Back again with more previews for The Craft's Meow! The featured set today is called 'Fall Fun' and it will also be available on the TCM website on Oct 1st for purchase (along with FOUR other gorgeous sets!)

Some close ups of the lovely stamped images, a doily and some handmade ribbon...

A close-up of a beautiful flower gifted to me by one of the sweetest gals I know (thank you heaps, Bonnie!!!!) 

And lastly....Here's a pic of the card :) 

Nothin fancy - just soft colors and lovely stamped bits :) 

Hope you'll head over to the TCM blog and leave a comment! You never know - you might win this awesome stamp set by doing so! 

Hugs,

*Ivana*

~Fruity For You~

Hi y'all! Firstly, I want to say *THANK YOU* for all the sweet comments! I love getting feedback from each and every one of you, and with big decisions coming up in my life - it's nice to get all the advice I can! :)
  Now, I want to share with you one of my most favourite stamps sets ever! It is a Craft's Meow exclusive set that that will be released and available for purchase starting October 1st on the TCM website!
It is just too cute for words if you ask me. I know you will love this set and use it over and over again - just like I do :)

Here are a couple close ups first....

And here is the full card! I used some cardstock, printed paper from Basic Grey and lacey doilies ... And, of course, a couple of sweet, juicy pears...So cute!

If you want a chance to win this awesome stamp set, check out the TCM blog here and be sure to leave a comment! Oh and for another chance to win, check out the TCM Facebook page and 'like' us! When we reach 650 likes, TCM will give away a stamp set of choice to a lucky winner! 

Sweet wishes :)

*Ivana*

~Upcoming Class Sneak!~

How r u all doin today? I have been busy working on this....

Sorry to tease you like this, but I couldn't wait any longer to share it with you...It's an upcoming class I will be teaching at Scrapbook Studio :) More details (like the date, price and such) to follow soon! 

Thank you to everyone for the sweet comments about my previous post! Tracy, I love that this is such a special time and although sometime stressful, it really is a lot of fun too!
Oh and Lisa  - mom's are usually right :) but we all know what happens when we admit it! lol

 Hope to be back soon with more creations! Thank you all for your patience with my busy schedule, and for all of your visits!
Hugs,

*Ivana*

p.s. What do you think of this palette for my wedding???

Image from my Pinterest board :)

Oh and what about these flowers?

Also from Pinterest :)

~Webster's Love~

Sorrreee...I hope you can forgive me. For all the neglect, that is :(

The past couple of weeks have flown by quicker than usual

Along with working up a storm (at the shop and at home), I also taught a class this past Wednesday night, which was so fun! 

I loved spending time with a bunch of lively girls, as we attempted to create something, in between all the laughter and goofing off....I am also sure they hated me by end of the class as a result of my persistence in making all of the classes I teach so fussy-cutting-intensive! 

I am not kidding, we did a LOT of tedious cutting, and plenty of layering...

And while I know it's not always fun during the process, I love to see everyone's faces light up with a big sense of accomplishment and pride once the projects are done. 

I am so happy to be back to teaching classes and sharing laughs and scrappy creations with all of you!

Now that the class is over, and life seems to be back on track work-wise and life-wise, I am back to the good ole routine...And back to my Design Team work for Webster's!

Have I told you before how much I love Webster's Pages and all of their lovely products?

I am sure I have...

But just in case you missed it, I'll tell ya again...

I love, love, love everything Webster's! 

I had recieved my goodies a while back and have been so pre-occupied with life, that the DT box has barely been touched in recent days! 

I figured it was time for me to sit down and brew up something creative and give some much needed tlc to all the beautiful products just sitting there in that lonely box...

So here's what I've been up to all morning....And most of this afternoon :)

I found this little box while shopping the other day...The stock boy was just going to toss it. 

I am sure he could have tossed me too, when I shrieked with excitment and begged him not to throw it away :) 

So, after heading home (all proud and happy with my little find) I brainstormed some ideas on what I would use it for! I settled on the idea of creating a gift box to hold some cards!

The box is just be perfect size to hold a few cards I whipped up (see rest of post below), and I loved the combination of all of the lovely Webster's papers and the gorgeous colors!

In addition to the WP papers, I used some gorgeous vintage trim, a beautiful flower & a lovely butterfly pin (oh how it sparkles!!!) and lots of vintage white paint :)

Here's a close up of the lid top with that beautiful butterfly :)

And a peek at all the lovely trim :)

Now I want to show you the cards I created to go inside the gift box...

I picked a few items I've been itchin to use, like a lovely purple butterfly paper, and the darling purple 6x6 paper from Webster's. 

I created three cards to go into the box, using all the same papers I had set aside!
 It was such a breeze with all my goodies pre-picked!

For this card, I used a combination of Winter Fairy Tale papers and some pretty stamps from My Mind's Eye.

The little button is by Maya Road and the beautiful eyelet trim is from Webster's Pages.

I added a teeny bit of embossing powder to the sentiment and a little vintage, hand-dyed ribbon bow.

I must add how much I'm lovin this color palette :)

Next up - card two - Same papers, completely different design. 

Along with the Webster's paper, I used more stamps from My Mind's Eye (the little teal/white doily) and a button and chipboard frame by Maya Road.

I love the beautiful fairy and just had to add her to this card :)

      

I used a chipboard heart as an accent and you can learn how to make this heart right here, in my Shabby Chic Simplified class at Miss Arts Paper Crafting School!

Close up of the button - I inked and painted the lil guy and then adorned him with white paper string (a total fave!)

And lastly, card 'numero trois' - I couldn't resist those little birds :) Can you blame me? They are sooooo cute!

I added in a stamped sentiment using My Mind's Eye clear stamps....

Liquid pearls and a few punched edges...

Eeek! Those little birds are just so cute I had to show them to ya again! tee hehe

Oh and lastly, a little purple house form this beautiful Webster's paper...I wish I lived in a purple house!:)

Oh, I must say, it feels SO good to be back! And it's just wonderful to get a break form the daily 'usual' and all the wedding planning.

But all great things must come to an end, and it's my time to jet now as I've got yummy supper and more creating waiting for me :)
Hope y'all have a lovely day!

*Ivana*

p.s. Why didn't anyone warn me about planning a wedding 6000 miles away? (mom - this doesn't include you :P as you know I wouldn't have listened anyway hehe)

~Upcoming Class!!!~

Thank you to everyone about the sweet comments and interest for my Miss Art's Shabby Chic class, which starts tomorrow!!!! Oh I cannot wait to hear what ya'll think about it!
Please be gentle though - this was my first experience with filming a class! I reeeaaaally hope you likey :)

I am SO excited to be back to teaching! Not just for Miss Arts, but also for the new LSS!!!
I thoroughly enjoyed desingning and thinking of all the ways I could show you how to work with this beautiful Echo Park paper line...

 

So if you happen to be from around my part of the world, hope you'll hop into the store and sign up for this super fun-filled class! Or you can check out the Scrapbook Studio website for all the details!

 Now if you'll excuse me - our food supply is dangerously low, and the rents are coming in for a visit this weekend...You know what that means...I'm off to go grocery shoppin!
Catcha later!

*Ivana*

~It's Official!~

I just recieved a lovely email from the wonderul Alyssa (Miss Art's Headmistress) that my class is ready to go! Just wanted to pop in and share the link with you to Miss Art's website where you can now find my class, and so many other wonderful classes! Best part - all of the classes are totally affordable and can be viewed on your own schedule - between the laundry, the cleaning, the cooking, and any other mundane chores that seem to tie up our days! Miss Art's classes make it easy to add in a creative punch into your daily routine!

Above is a sneak of my class, which will be staring on September 10th! Only a few days away!!!!!

Hope you'll take a peek!

*Ivana*

~TCM & Webster's Pages~

 Oh girls! I just have to say how thankful I am that you take the time to vist my lil blog and leave such wonderful words of encouragement! :) You brighten all my days! I am so thankful for each and every comment and visit. Truly.

Annnnd....I am so glad you are back and joining me for the wonderous Craft's Meow blog hop today! We've had two amazing days of previews - I hope you got to see the rest of the DT creations - If not, check out their amazing blogs and the beatuiful work they've done with the new TCM Stamps!

If you've already seen the preview creations, at least now you can put that curiosity to rest and check out the stamp reveal at the TCM blog!

Here's a card I created with the Fun{tache}tic stamp set and some yummy Webster's Pages products!

Unlike my previous post, I stuck to a very neutral theme for this card, and simply used one of the sentiments (You're Super) and the little mustache arcs peeking out of the card here and there :)

I added lots of yummy Webster's papers, Maya Road lace, and a beautiful purple Prima flower.

Just a few little splatters of black paint to fill in all the white space....

And a sweetly stamped sentiment from Nina's beautiful set!

Next up on the hop is Jean's lovely blog! I know you will adore what she has created!

Hugs!

*Ivana*

p.s. Be sure to visit the TCM blog and leave a comment for a chance to win both of the beautiful stamp sets!