You Have Stolen My Heart with Dana

Hi Zeus and Zoe fans! Happy New Year! Dana here today sharing a winter themed layout of my favorite castle. I've been following the restoration of the Chateau de Gudanes, a castle in the south of France, and this is just one of the stunning photos of this gorgeous historic monument.

I layered several vintage magazine and sheet music pages under my photo. I also found a vintage calendar page in my Zeus and Zoe Kit that was perfect to document the month this photo was taken.

I tucked bit of beaded trim and lace between the layers of paper. I topped the photo with a sticker that reads "You have stolen my heart."

No layout is complete without a touch of bling! I love the vintage buttons from the Zeus and Zoe Etsy Shop!

I hope you are finding fun ways to stay warm during the winter months! Thanks for stopping by today!

Brave The Storm

Hi! Dana here today sharing a layout that was inspired by the Winter Mood Board fellow designer Charllie created.

I pulled several of my favorite elements from the Mood Board and created a festive embellishment cluster. I found many of these inexpensive adornments in the holiday decor section of a local store.

My favorite item on this page is this vintage image, which came in my Zeus and Zoe Kit, entitled "Two Sisters." They look like they could brave a storm together just fine.

I finished my layout with a snowflake trinket, vintage button and a small piece of pom pom trim for a fun pop of blue.

Thanks for stopping by today!

You and Me

Hi Zeus and Zoe fans! Dana here today sharing a vibrant, playful layout. I decided to take a break from my seasonal crafting and just have fun with some bright flowers and these great photos of my Sister-In-Law and her sweet bulldog.

My Zeus and Zoe Kit was full of vintage postcards, journaling cards and tags that I used to build up some layers on this page.

I stamped, painted and added molding paste through a stencil onto the base of my layout. I separated the layers of a textured bloom and tucked them under and around my photos. I added a vintage button to the flower center.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Get Lost Somewhere with Dana

Hi! Dana here today sharing a fall-themed layout. The gorgeous hues of orange and red foliage is one of my favorite things about the Autumn season. I've been following the restoration of the Chateau de Gudanes, a castle in the south of France, and this is just one of the stunning photos of this gorgeous historic monument.

I've used 7 Dots Studio patterned paper and stickers from my Zeus and Zoe Kit to build up the layers under the photo. I'd love to get lost exploring the grounds and rooms of this castle!

I've tucked several vintage postcards under the photo. I loved the gorgeous bouquet of flowers on this card and the script on the other. Both of these cards are embossed, which really adds some great dimension to my page.

I created a small embellishment cluster on the right-hand side of the page to help balance the design.

Thanks for stopping by today! Please check out the Zeus and Zoe social media sites for more inspiration. If you'd like to pick up a one-of-a-kind Zeus and Zoe Kit for yourself, stop by the Zeus and Zoe Etsy Shop or email Marivic Clifton for a personal order.

D.C. by Dana Tatar

Hi! Dana here today sharing a layout today. I moved just outside Washington D.C. about a year ago and have been slowly exploring our Nation's capital. I had a lot of fun pulling vintage papers and embellishments that brought to mind our Founding Fathers from my Zeus and Zoe Kit to pair with this photo of my daughters and their cousins that I took on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

This piece of paper is dated June 24, 1921! This is by far my favorite element on the page. This piece of paper is naturally aged and has a fantastic old paper smell.

I had a lot of fun playing with texture, adding layers of muslin, burlap and whipped spackle.

I tucked chipboard feathers, brass buttons and ribbon around these gorgeous Manor House Creations flowers. This embellishment cluster is reminiscent of cravats, vintage military uniforms, and quill pens. I added plenty of black ink splatters to finish the page.

Thanks for stopping by today! Please check out the Zeus and Zoe social media sites for more inspiration. If you'd like to pick up a one-of-a-kind Zeus and Zoe Kit for yourself, stop by the Zeus and Zoe Etsy Shop or email Marivic Clifton for a personal order.

Best Things Canvas by Dana Tatar

Hi Zeus and Zoe fans! Dana here today sharing a 6x6 canvas that I created with supplies from my Zeus and Zoe Kit. I started with a gorgeous vintage calendar page and went from there. I'm trying to hold on the the last days of Summer and this beautiful image caught my eye.

I primed my burlap canvas and then used acrylic paint to color the background. I covered the paint with a layer of crackle glaze and pearl pen accents.

I sealed the image to my canvas with Mod Podge and added some crocheted flowers from my Zeus and Zoe Kit for a bold pop of orange.

I cut this sentiment from a tag, aged it with Distress Ink and then covered it with a layer of glaze for more dimension. I finished the canvas by wrapping floral trim around the edge.

Thanks for stopping by today! You can pick up a similar kit from the Zeus and Zoe Etsy Shop. Don't forget to enter our August Giveaway. You can find all the details HERE.

Zeus and Zoe in Print! - Vintage Publication Calls

Vintage publication calls are trendy and one can expect to see a request for vintage projects several times a year from the top scrapbooking and craft magazines. Zeus and Zoe Kits offer the perfect mix of vintage one-of-a-kind crafting embellishments for scrapbooking, crafting, altered art, home decor and collage art. Zeus and Zoe offers custom and themed product collections for a variety crafting needs. Papers, vintage elements (buttons, rhinestone brooches, doilies, ephemera), trims, skeleton keys, flowers, charms, handmade tags and so much more are hand assembled with care for each unique kit. Zeus and Zoe Kits are large enough to make numerous projects and are the perfect way to add embellishments to existing projects for a stand-out look.

Zeus and Zoe Kits have recently been used on the following projects created by Yvonne Yam, former Zeus and Zoe Design Team Coordinator, in the February 2014 issue of Create Magazine.

Zeus and Zoe products also appeared in the May 2014 issue of Cards Magazine. Vintage book pages are perfect for adding a special touch to everyday projects like this school-themed card created by current Zeus and Zoe designer Dana Tatar.

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For information on custom themed collections please email Marivic at marivic@zeusnzoe.com.

If you have published projects using product from a Zeus and Zoe Kit please let us know. We'd love to share your work on our blog and social media sites!

Design Team Introduction - Dana Tatar

I would like for all of you to get to know our designers and their crafting styles. 

Today, let's meet Dana!!

DANA TATAR - USA

Hi! My name is Dana Tatar and I'm thrilled to be designing for Zeus and Zoe again! I am a stay-at-home mom currently living in Virginia with my husband and two young daughters. I started scrapbooking to preserve memories after the birth of my first daughter and now I enjoy the creative outlet. I love to mix products from different collections on my projects and I frequently find inspiration in music, poetry and pop culture. I'm an active blogger and I like to share my tips and ideas. I create a little of everything, including layouts, cards, tags, artist trading cards, arches and small gift and home decor items. I'd love to have you stop by my blog They Call Me Tatar Salad.

Here are some of my favorite projects created with Zeus and Zoe kits:

Welcome to New DT Members 2014

I am very happy to announce our new Design Team members. After days and days of consideration as there so many talented people out there....

Without further ado....Welcome to our new DT Members:

Tusia L.- POLAND

Charlie G.- PHILIPPINES

Elena S.- RUSSIA

Kimberly N.-USA

Carole S.- CANADA

Zanka- SWEDEN

Dana T.- USA

Tracey G.- (Social Media Coordinator)-USA

Again, many thanks to all that applied. I will go through the applications again to look for guest designers. 

Vintage Holiday Card with Guest Designer Dana Tatar

Hi Zeus and Zoe fans! Former design team member Dana here today sharing a Christmas card that I created with the Zeus and Zoe Green with Envy Embellishment Kit. You can find similar kits HERE. I layered pieces of vintage newspaper and sheet music and a vintage postcard onto an embossed card base. I loved the image on the postcard and decided to play up the green and purple color palette for a non-traditional holiday card.

I topped my festive embellishment cluster with a stamped sentiment that I cut from a vintage book page. I just love the look of aged paper!

I finished my card with some decorative chipboard and a vintage inspired key.



Here is a peek of the gorgeous Green with Envy Kit! If you're looking for something specific, or have a favorite color that you like to work with, contact Marivic and she'll put together a kit personalized to your specific tastes and needs!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I wish you and yours all the best this holiday season!

Dana's "green with envy" kit from Zeus and Zoe...

Dana is sharing with us today how she used this pretty green kit she purchased from Zeus and Zoe Etsy Shop...

Thanks for sharing Dana!!

Hi Zeus and Zoe fans! Former design team member Dana here today sharing a fun piece that I created with the Zeus and Zoe Green with Envy Embellishment Kit. You can find similar kits HERE. I only used about half of my kit on this piece! The items I used from the kit include the green doilies, green fabric tape, white flowers, vintage buttons, green ribbon, stick pins, vintage ephemera, handmade fabric flower, vintage postcard, small glass bottle and green mist. I LOVE the handmade fabric flower and the gold accents from the vintage buttons! Its one-of-a-kind items like this that I like to add to make my projects extra special.

Here is a peek of the gorgeous Green with Envy Kit! If you're looking for something specific, or have a favorite color that your like to work with, contact Marivic and she'll put together a kit personalized to your specific tastes and needs!

I used the Fairy Magic Clear Stamp Set from Paper Wings Productions along with some Distress Markers for the fairy shown here. I stamped the fairy onto a piece of clear packing with StazOn ink and cut out a second set of wings to layer over my colored image. I used the NEW Paper Wings Productions Flower of Life Clear Stamp with Memento Rich Cocoa Ink to add the pattern to the kraft envelope under the fairy. I added layers of vintage book pages and post cards from my Zeus and Zoe Kit under the envelope.

I filled the small glass bottle from the kit with Fine Antique Silver Vintage Glass Glitter. I thought this looked a bit like pixie dust!

I framed the corners of my piece with chipboard that I colored with Gelatos. I used the With Wings Cling Stamp Set, from the last Paper Wings Productions release, for the text. I added clusters of stars as a finishing touch using the Paper Wings Productions Hanging Stars Clear Stamp Set.

I had a ton of fun putting this piece together! If you would like to pick up one or more of the stamp sets I used on this piece, or any of the other fantastic designs offered by Paper Wings Productions, you can use Coupon Code PWP*FAN2 to save 25% off your total purchase before shipping! You can find all the newest stamp sets HERE!

Stop by the Zeus and Zoe Etsy Shop and look around. Marivic has added new Embellishment Kits and Flower Packs.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Welcome to our Blog Hop!!

The exiting design team at Zeus and Zoe is leaving with a trail of pretty blooms. Of the handmade variety. Come join us for an amazing blog hop where you can learn how to make pretty blooms and win some amazing prizes along the way!

There are 6 fabulous RAKs to be won. All you need to do is leave some love at every stop along the hop. You have until 11.59pm EST on Wednesday 31 July to leave your comments for your chance to win! Winners will be announced on the Zeus and Zoe blog on 2 August.

1. DANA

Dana Tatar 

2. DENISE

Denise van Deventer

3. MARIVIC

Marivic Clifton

4. NORMA

Norma Gomez

5. RIIKKA

Riikka Kovasin

6. YVONNE

Yvonne Yam

7. ZEUS AND ZOE

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