11/5/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

I can't believe it is November.   I love November.  I love the colors, smells and what the month is for.

Today, I am sharing my monthly dashboard I created for November in my planner.

Supplies Used:  (All Fun Stampers Journey)
Stamp: Bountiful Thanks, Annual Celebration
Paper: Butter Cream Cardstock, Haystack Cardstock, Good Life Prints
Ink: Black Licorice, Hazelnut Blend
Colored with Color Burst Pencils

10/5/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

I hope you are doing well this fine morning.  The weather here in Southern California has cooled down and we even got some rain this week.  It is really starting to feel like fall.

Today I want to share with you my October Planner Dashboard Layout.

 It is hard to see, but there is a stem on the pumpkin and there are strips of Fresh Forest Cardstock, curled to look like vines.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Jack O Lanterns
Paper: Black Licorice Cardstock, Tangerine Fusion Cardstock, Whip Cream Cardstock, Fresh Forest Cardstock, Through the Years Prints
Ink: Black Licorice
Dies: Garden Fence, Journey Ovals

7/1/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today is the day!  Today is the day the new Fun Stampers Journey 18-19 Inspiration Book and Catalog goes live.  I can't wait to share it with you.

Doesn't the cover look pretty?  It is full of great products and colors.  It just makes you want to open it up and see what is inside.

Inside you will find:

• 22 new stamp sets
• 21 new stamp and die sets
• 7 new background stamps
• 21 new dies
• 4 new stencils
• 37 new ATS (Artist Trading Stamps) 
• 3 new ATS dies
• 7 new embossing folders
• 2 new embossing powders
• 21 new accessories
• 5 new tools
• 8 new bags and boxes
• 6 new ink colors
• 6 new cardstock colors
• 3 new washi tape sets
• 5 new ribbons
• 3 new threads and twines
• 6 new pattern paper sets
• 3 new liquid colors
• 2 new PanPastels
• 2 new silks
• 2 new Color Splashes
• 2 new planners
• 1 new Mini Platinum

Not only that, there are over 550 ideas to look at, get inspiration from or just to make your own. 
Do you want to see it?  Here is the link to the online version.    If you want a copy of your own, please contact me at pinkzebrapapercreations@gmail.com

To introduce the catalog to my customers in my local area, I had a catalog reveal party.  I had all the new products that I purchased at convention out on display and they were able to make a card.  Here is the card we created:

I hope you enjoy looking through the wonderful products we have to offer and then give me a call or send me an email to place your order.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: In the Tropics, Everyday Script
Paper: Watermelon Fusion Cardstock, Whip Cream Cardstock, Colorful Journey Prints
Ink: Limeade Splash, Kiwi Slice, Watermelon Fusion, Lemon Drop, Black Licorice
Dies: In the Tropics, Everyday Script
Accessories: Botanical Tape, Fashion Silver

4/16/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

I hope you had a great weekend.  I was busy all weekend, but I would not have it any other way!

It's a new week, so that means a new weekly layout in my planner.

I chose to do a "green" layout because this week is Earth Day!  It is always a good time to think about the ways we can help keep the Earth clean!

I hope you have a great week!

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Grow Friendship
Ink: Black Licorice
Colored with Color Burst Pencils

4/6/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

Can you believe it is April already?  The first week of April is almost over and I just realized that I had not shared my April set up.

Here is my April dashboard:

Here is my April Calendar:

Here is my weekly layout for this week:

I hope you have a wonderful and successful month!

Supplies Used:
Stamp: All Ears, Got You (Bloom Benefit)
Paper: Lemon Grass Cardstock, Cool Pool Cardstock, Pretty Amethyst Cardstock, Pool Play Cardstock, Bubble Gum Cardstock, Whip Cream Cardstock, Through the Years Pattern Paper
Ink: Black Licorice
Silk: Silver, Sparkle
Dies: Journey Ovals, Cloud Dreams
Tools: Fringe Shears
Accessories: Watermelon Fusion Satin Ribbon, Pineapple Smoothie Gingham Ribbon
Colored with Color Burst Pencils and PanPastels

3/25/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today, is a new week, so you know that means a new layout in my planner.

This week is Easter and Holy Week, so I wanted to do something to celebrate this event.

I used the Color Cross stamp and used the die cut negative to the die that matches to create the purple cross. I colored the red cross with the Color Splash pencils.  I then "flicked" some of the red pencil onto the rest of the page.  I colored the purple cross with PanPastel.  I also stamped some verses from the Color Cross stamp set that were appropriate for Easter.

I hope you have a great Easter week.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Color Cross
Ink: Black Licorice
Dies: Color Cross
Colored with Color Splash Pencils and Pan Pastels.

3/19/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

It's a new week!  I hope you had a great St. Patrick's Day.  It is just a few weeks till Easter.  Today I am sharing a planner spread for the bunnies and chicks of Easter.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Storybook Occasions, All Ears
Ink: Black Licorice
Colored with Color Burst Pencils

3/11/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

I can't believe it is another new week and a new week in March.  Where is the time going?
This week is St. Patrick's Day, so that is my theme this week.

Have a great week, whatever you decide to do for St. Patrick's Day!

Supplies Used:
Stamp: I'm Lucky, Pot O' Gold
Ink: Kiwi Slice, Black Licorice
Silk: Gold
Colored with Color Burst Pencils

3/5/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

It's a new week, so you know what that means.  A new planner weekly layout.
This week, I wanted to use the Love Paris stamp set.  I guess I am dreaming about my Spring Break and everywhere I would like to go.  Where do you want to go?

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Love Paris
Ink: River Stone, Watermelon Fusion
Silk: Bubble Gum

3/1/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

It is March!  Yes you heard that right.  I can't believe it either.  Where did the first two months of 2018 go?   Well, March is a great month, since there are so many things happening in March.  There is St. Patrick's Day, my birthday and don't forget that April 1st is Easter.

I have to have my planner to keep me organized with so much going on.

Here is my March set up:

I hope you have a great month!

Supplies Used:
Stamp: I'm Lucky
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Through the Years Pattern Paper
Ink: Kiwi Slice

2/27/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

I am a little late in posting my weekly layout, but I still wanted to share it with you.  It has been so cold here in Southern California, that I am ready for spring.  And I am a winter girl! 
Very simple, but I love this stamp set.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Poppy Days
Ink: Lavender Fusion, Grape Fusion

2/19/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

I am enjoying my 3 day weekend.  So much, that I am late with my post today.
It is a new week, so that means a new layout in my planner.  I love decorating my planner, because it motivates me to get things done.

I hope you have a great week.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Spring Bouquet
Ink: Lemon Drop, Pineapple Smoothie, Tangerine Fusion
Silk: Bubble Gum

2/10/18 So Sweet Blog Hop

Welcome to 

the SO SWEET Blog Hop

This is a blog hop featuring projects full of yummy treats!!

You should have arrived from (INSERT NAME AND LINK OF PERSON BEFORE YOU)

but to start at the very sweet beginning head over to

Connie Can Crop  

This is a one day blog hop, but you have until Sunday at 10pm to finish hopping and leaving your love for all of these talented crafters.

Rebecca Ann Designs is our sponsor for this hop!!

One lucky winner will win a beautiful stamp from Close to my Heart.

(valid to ship in the US only)

What do you need to do to win? Easy... become  a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of them a comment letting them know what you like best about their projects.

You will have until 10 pm Sunday to finish the hop and leave your comments on every blog to be eligible to win. 

Winners will be announced on Wednesday 2/14/18 at Connie Can Crop.

Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment along the way!

To get the glittery hearts across the bottom of the card, I die cut the Heart Strip from Candy Apple Cardstock and then placed a piece of White Liner Sheet on a piece of Whip Cream Cardstock and attached the Heart Strip to the top.  I then added Journey Sparkle Dust to the hearts that were exposed!

Here is a closer shot of the card.

I added Journey Sparkle Dust to the donuts and even added some Sparkle Silk to the whole card.   The heart embellishments are a Bloom Benefit right now in our Bloom this Way catalog.

The planner clip was made with the same stamp set, Donut Worry.  The only thing I added was the milk glass and some Journey Glaze to the milk.

Next head on over to http://sunflowerholli.blogspot.com

Here's our line up in case you get lost along the way.

Connie- http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com

Angela- mermaidsnmonograms.blogspot.com

Alicia- http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/

Amanda- https://salnclts76.blogspot.com/

Rebecca-  http://rebeccaanndesigns.com/  

Miranda- http://www.nanasscrapspot.com

Cindy- https://cindys-greencricut.blogspot.com/

Sandy- https://simplycraftycreationsbysandys.blogspot.com/

Shannon- http://shannonhdesigns.blogspot.com/

Veronica- https://vickyscrappingpassion.blogspot.com/

Kim-www.pinkzebrapapercreations.blogspot.com     

 Holli- http://sunflowerholli.blogspot.com

2/5/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

It is the start of a new week and you know what that means.  It is time for a new Weekly Spread.

Today I went with a silly Valentine's Day theme.

I used the Love Bandit Stamp set to create my layout this week.  I colored him with Color Burst pencils.  One thing I really like about this layout is, I changed my "Things to do" icons to hearts this week.  I also love the police line up stamp behind him.  I masked this stamp with the Love Bandit stamp to get the look I was looking for.

Have a "lovely" day!

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Love Bandit
Ink: Black Licorice, Cranberry Bliss, Watermelon Fusion
Silk: Bubble Gum
Colored with Color Burst Pencils

2/1/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

Where did January go?  Wern't we just celebrating New Years?  Wow.
Well, it's a new month which means a new planner layout.
Today I want to share with you mt February set up.

I hope you have a wonderful month full of love and fun!

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Be Mine
Paper: Through the Year, Vellum, Whip Cream Cardstock, Candy Apple Cardstock, Sweet Berry Cardstock
Ink: Black Licorice
Dies: Journey Circles, Heart-felt, Doily, Snapshot Frames
Silk: Bubble Gum
Accessories: Deco Strips-Red, Heart Sparkle Drops, Candy Apple Satin Ribbon, Sparkle Drops

1/28/18

 Hello Crafty Friends,

Today is the start of another new week.  I have my planner weekly layout done and it so pretty.  I will be so motivated to get my things done with week, because I get to look at this pretty layout!

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Flower Swirls
Colored with Mother Nature and Rich Sorbet PanPastels

1/22/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today I want to share another weekly spread in my planner.

As much as I would love for it to snow in Southern California, I am kind of over the cold we have been having.  I am looking forward to spring.  I love the warmer weather and the colors that spring brings.
This weeks layout is my hope for spring to come soon.  It also features a brand new stamp available in the new "Bloom this Way" mini catalog.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Spring Botanical
Ink: Lemon Drop, Watermelon Fusion, Kiwi Slice

1/8/18

Hello Crafty Friends

It's a new week, so I have a new planner weekly layout to share.

I love snowmen.  Even though Southern California does not get much snow, I still love to decorate and use snowmen as a focus in January.

Supplies Used:
Stamp:Ethel Winter, Winter Fred, Snow Burst
Ink: Black Licorice, Beach Breeze
Tools: Party Pop PanPastels
Colored with Color Burst Pencils

1/2/18

Happy New Year Crafty Friends,

Well it is a new year!  Can you believe that 2017 is over and 2018 is here?

I always look forward to a new year and all the possibilities that a new year can bring.  I have some new things I want to try this year as well as many new things I want to learn.  All in all, today is a new blank page in my 2018 book and I will get to write my 2018 story!

Today I want to share with you my planner layouts for January.

First, is the dashboard for this month.

Next, is my monthly layout for January.

Lastly, here is my weekly layout for this first week of January.

To create the silver stars, I used the negative from the star that I die cut and used it as a stencil to color with the Silver PanPastel onto the paper.

I hope you will continue to support me as I learn new things and share them with you here.


Supplies Used:
Stamps: Holiday Celebrations, Annual Celebrations,  Word Up, Countdown
Paper:  Through the Years Paper Pack, Brushed Silver Paper, Whip Cream Cardstock
Ink: Black Licorice
Silk: Black Licorice, Sparkle 
Dies: Star-Dom
Colored with Color Burst Pencils
Accessories: Licorice Sparkle Tape, Whip Cream Sparkle Tape, Fashion Silver, PanPastel Silver,

July Planner Layout

Hello Crafty Friends,
Today I want to share with you my July planner layout in my A5 planner.


Here my monthly planner spread:
 

I love the stripes of this pattern paper and the way the stars shine with the Mirror Gold Cardstock.
I hope you have an amazing 4th of July.

Supplies Used:
Paper: Mystic Romance Pattern Paper, Denim Days Cardstock, Cranberry Bliss Cardstock, Mirror Gold
Dies: Star-Dom
Accessories: Whip Cream Thread, Summer Burst Buttons