**FALL 2011 PROMOTIONS**

Hello fans and friends!  Here are our Fall 2011 promotions:

• 25% off total purchase & 40% off first order.  [1 day only...Oct 1/11.  For Calgary Mom's Trade Fair attendees only!]  http://www.calgarymomstradefair.com/
• 20% off your first order [Expires Nov.30/11]
• 30% off total order of $125 or more [Expires Nov.30/11]
• For every 3 referrals you make to Creations By Z.A.R.A., you will be entered into a draw for a FREE customized gift basket valued at $30.  Draws held last day of each month.  [Expires Dec.31/11]

A quick note...for clients who wish to provide their own ingredients for cakes/baskets, these are our polices & procedures:

Items accepted for “Creations” are subject to approval by owner.

All items are photographed, barcodes and prices recorded in presence of client.  Client must sign consent form authorizing “Creations By Z.A.R.A.” to take temporary ownership of items while being packaged for client, with the knowledge all items to be accounted for upon completion and delivery to client.  Copy of photos & signed documents to be given to client immediately and “Creations By Z.A.R.A.” will release packages/items to that client only upon their signing document acknowledging receipt of all items.

We have a strict policy in place to avoid confusion regarding supplies provided by clients.  We will NEVER replace or switch items provided, which is why we go to great lengths to document everything.  If you have questions or concerns regarding this option or our policies & procedures, please feel free to contact us to discuss further. 
At Creations By Z.A.R.A. we like to customize our products to each individual client and as such are willing to work with them to create the unique treasure they are looking for.

Thank you kindly to all, and we look forward to hearing from you soon! 

Fall News

Hello Loyal Friends, hope you all had a wonderful summer.  Back to the real world or back to some peace and quiet, now that the little ones are back to school?  hehehe Maybe a little bit of both.  Summer was a very busy time for us and as many of you know, we took some time off for family reasons.  We are back to work now and excited about our upcoming appearance at the Calgary Mom's Trade Fair October 1st as well as the great Fall Promotions we have going until November 30, 2011. 

Please visit the Calgary Mom's Trade Fair website for details on how you can register as an attendee and win a doorprize.
Saturday, October 1st 2011
9:30am - 3:30pm
Quality Hotel Airport - Conference Centre
4804 Edmonton Trail NE
http://www.calgarymomstradefair.com/


We will post a separate entry on our site for our Fall Promotions.

Women's Eid Banquet 2011 Giveaway

Creations By Z.A.R.A. was a proud sponsor of the 3rd Annual Calgary Women's Eid Banquet. We were excited to offer our "Mint Chocolate Chip" Spa-Towel Cake as one of the giveaways at this year's event. All the guests enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner, great fashion show & guest speaker, two extremely talented sisters who performed as well as our two energetic and funny hosts. Thank you to the organizers of the W.E.B. for extending an invitation to us and allowing us to be a part of such a wonderful event. Your hard work and dedication did not go unnoticed. We look forward to participating in next year's event God willing. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Womens-Eid-Banquet/137584216260058

Bundle of Joy Boy Diaper Cake Sept'11

3 Tier Diaper Cake Order: 105 Pampers Diapers (size 1-2), Johnson & Johnson 5pk Trial Size Products, 5 Washcloths, Gold Charger Plate, Decorative Wrapping [5pk onesies, 4 outfits (Mexx & CK), 2 baby blankets & teddy bear provided by client].

Short & Sweet Girl Diaper Cake July 2011

2 Tier Diaper Cake for family friend.

Custom Lingerie Cake

I recently created a Lingerie Cake for a friend's birthday and she apparently fell in love with it.  My only regret is that I did not take photos prior to packaging so the photos I have do not do it justice.  It was a 2 Tier cake on a black charger.  The cake was the most controversial part of all...made of feminine hygiene products (Maxi Pads).  I then draped a round white table cloth over each tier.  I wrapped the bottom layer with 2 La Senza Bras (black & white), the top tier was wrapped with a single panty while the remaining four panties were rolled up into rosebuds around the top tier...all of which were La Senza as that is the birthday girl's favorite lingerie shop.  Cake ingredients included: Coconut scented La Senza Body Kiss Shimmer Fragrance Mist, Berry Lovely La Senza Body Kiss Indulgent Swirl Cream, Glitterazzi Ooh La Lips Lip Gloss, & Coral Crush Ooh La Lips Lip Gloss.  Decorative packaging included silk daisies, silk leaves, faux pink and clear crystals.

A perfect gift for a birthday, anniversary, bridal shower,Valentines day, and even a baby shower for the mom who likes to feel pampered and empowered (after all, the baby tends to be boss for 9 months and another 5 years minimum after that *wink, wink*).

News, News + More News!

With summer trying to make its way back thru all the rain & frost, we can't complain when we see what is happening around the world.  Our hearts and prayers go out to those affected by the earthquakes, floods, fires and tornadoes.  For those of you whom are able, please donate to any of the various charities collecting for the victims of these natural disasters; whether it be money, shelter, food, clothing, blood, etc.  Every bit helps & will go a long way, not to mention hopefully bring good karma into your life...basically pay it forward when you can.  :)

On to some positive news, I had a peak at our new website in the works and it's looking great!  However, due to unforseen circumstances, it will not be up and running until Oct. 1, 2011.  In the mean time I will do my best to regularly update this blog with news, promotions, and photos.  When it's ready to go, I will let you all know.

More exciting news to share with you all is our first ever appearance at the Calgary Mom's Trade Fair on June 11, 2011!  We are so excited to be a part of this amazing event.  It's a wonderful chance to meet new people, make contacts, purchase fabulous products/services, win great prizes...but most of all have fun!  The Fair runs from 9:30am-3:00pm at the Radisson Hotel ~ Trade Centre, 2120 - 16th Avenue N.E.  The greatest part of all is the admission which is 2 canned goods or $2 for Adults and 3 canned goods or $3 for Families (3+).  100% of all funds received and all canned goods will be donated to the Calgary Food Bank.  And as an added bonus, free parking, so you can't go wrong.  Creations By Z.A.R.A. will have a few items for sale, a giveaway and will be contributing to the door prizes for people who register in advance for the fair at Calgary Mom's Trade Fair.  Please make sure you check out their website...tons of information at your fingertips for any mom.  :)


I attended the last fair with my children and I have to say it was so much fun.  My children loved it.  The face painting and balloon animal table was the highlight of their day.  For me, it was connecting with other mom's who had been where I was...having a dream...a passion for something and wanting to pursue it from the comforts of my own home, while I was caring for my little ones.  So if you can swing by...even if it's for a quick peak, I'd love to meet you and have a quick chat and discuss any questions you may have. 

Last bit of news is that our price lists are finally up...at the bottom of our blog just above our contact info.  Please keep in mind when reviewing them, that they are merely guides.  Our products are not mass produced...everything is custom made as per the client's theme, preferences and budget.  So if you see anything you don't like or need in the package you want, things can be swapped around and as such the cost of the packages will vary.  In any case, feel free to contact me via e-mail or phone and we can discuss details and pricing.

Until next post, stay safe, have fun and remember to always let the people you care about know just how much you love them...who knows what tomorrow will bring.  :)

**Diaper Cake Price List**

Please note that packages can be altered to fit your budget, feel free to contact us for more information.

Teeny-Tiny (1 Tier)                              $50+

·         30 Diapers (Size 1-2*)

·         2-4 Ingredients

·         Decorative Ribbon & Packaging

Short & Sweet (2 Tiers)                       $80+

·         60  Diapers (Size 1-2*)

·         4-6 Ingredients

·         Decorative Ribbon & Packaging

Bundle of Joy (3 Tiers)                        $120+

·         95  Diapers (Size 1-2*)

·         6-8 Ingredients

·         Decorative Ribbon & Packaging

Sunshine & Moonbeams (4 Tiers)     $160+

·         90  Diapers (Size 1-2*)

·         50 Diapers (Size 3)

·         8-10 Ingredients

·         Decorative Ribbon & Packaging

Heaven Sent (5 Tiers)                          $190+

·         60  Diapers (Size 1-2*)

·         90  Diapers (Size 3*)

·         10-12 Ingredients

·         Decorative Ribbon & Packaging

INGREDIENTS**:

·       Johnson & Johnson Baby Products (Travel Size)

·       Aveno Products (extra charge)

·      Pacifier

·      Bib

·       Socks

·       Hat

·       Booties

·       Onesie

·       Sleeper/PJ (Counts as 3 ingredients)

·       Clothing (counts as 4+ ingredients/extra charges may apply)

·       Receiving Blanket

·       Baby Blanket (counts as 3+ ingredients/extra charges may apply)

·       Bath Toys (count as 2 ingredients)

·       Stuffed Animal/ Plush Toy (counts as 2+ ingredients)

·       Toys (count as 2+ ingredients/extra charges may apply)

·       Infant/Toddler Book (counts as 2+ ingredients)

·       Book for Mom (counts as 5 ingredients/extra charges may apply)

·       Photo Album (counts as 3+ ingredients)

·       Baby Keepsake Book (counts as 5+ ingredients/extra charges may apply)

*Larger diaper sizes are available.  You have a choice between Pampers or Huggies diapers.

**contact us to inquire about items not listed above, as this is not an extensive list.  We will work with you to try and accommodate your requests.

Baby Shower Order - Girl

Recently had an order for a Baby Shower.  The mom-to-be is expecting a girl...here are a couple of photos of the Short & Sweet (2 Tier) diaper cake (please excuse the lighting)...more photos to come.
Front View:

 Right Side View

 Back View:

 Left Side View:

 Top View:

Diaper cake includes: 70 Pamper Diapers (size 1-2), 1 - 3pc Winnie The Pooh Disney Outfit (2 onesies & pants), 1 infant soother, 3 washcloths, 2 receiving blankets, 1 blanket with plush pink & yellow Bee.  Decorative packaging includes purple silk flowers, green floral, rhinestone embellishments, baby girl-theme embellishments, clear & pink imitation crystals, pink & purple ribbons.

Stir Crazy Family Fun Centre Week!

We have had a wonderful time with our friends at Stir Crazy Family Fun Centre these past few days.  You can still stop by and say hello, view our displays, enter our free gift baskets give-away, purchase a cute Easter basket for your little one, or place an order.  Our last day there will be Thursday, April 21. 

Here are a few photos of the Easter baskets we have on special:

Each basket includes a blanket with plush animal, a bunny theme kid's book, 4 playdoh eggs & 1 mini Hershey chocolate.  To purchase please email creations.by.zara@gmail.com or call 403-830-7171.  You may also come see us at Stir Crazy Family Fun Centre until 8pm Thursday April 21st.

SPRING 2011 PROMOTIONS!

Yes, it's that time of the year again...but I'm not referring to that dreadful topic of "Spring Cleaning", I'm referring to that time of the year when babies are born, weddings & graduations are taking place.  Take a look through our wonderful Spring Promotions and contact us today to take advantage of them before they expire!  We can take the worries out of finding that perfect gift...or preparing wedding/party favors. 

We look forward to hearing from you soon!  Creations By Z.A.R.A. thanks you for your business!

General Product Information

At this time we do not have a retail location and are strictly a home-based business.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but assure all our clients that our products are lovingly constructed with much care & attention in a pet-free/smoke-free home.  Products are customized to meet the needs of our clients.  We work within your budget to construct a final product that you will not only be pleased with but truly love.  Please let us know in advance for scent-free,skin-sensitive, & nut-free requests and we will work with you to create an item that meets your needs.

Most bath, body and make-up products used in our creations are Melaleuca products, unless otherwise instructed by clients.  Please visit the "Melaleuca The Wellness Company" Website for further details on the organization and their wonderful products.  I began using their products in 2005 when I started noticing just how sensitive my skin was to household cleaning, bath & body as well as make-up products.  Since that time I have been using their products around my home, knowing they are not only keeping my home clean and safe, but healthy for my children, by not adding toxic fumes and chemicals.  Their line of make-up "Sei Bella", formally known as Nicole Miller, is wonderful and comparable to any line of beauty products out there in my opinion and I have yet to use a product that has reacted badly with my skin. 

So you see the love and attention to detail that is applied to each and every product we create, is done simply with one goal...one thought in mind  "To use all aspects of my creativity to produce beautiful items that meet the needs of my clients, while ensuring the products are healthy and non-toxic to the best of my ability and knowledge.  The guarantee I provide my clients is this; If I would not give it to my family and friends, you can be sure I would not give it to you."

Should you have any questions or concerns about any products or wish to request specific products, please feel free to contact us for more information and quotes.  You can reach us by e-mail creations.by.zara@gmail.com;  Along with this blog, you can also follow us on Facebook.

Diaper Cake, Towel Cake & Gift Basket

A few recent projects taken under this month.  The first is a 6 Tier neutral Diaper cake made for a colleague of mine, who's wife is expecting shortly.  I'm sure all those diapers will come in handy.   ;)

(Included: 76 Size 1-2 & 83 Size 3 Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers on a silver charger plate.)

(Included: 9 Belgian Chocolate Eggs, Lavender Mini Stuffed Bunny, Pkg of 3 Easter Pencils with erasers, Book of 1000 Easter stickers and 1 multicolored Easter basket.)

(Included: 100% Cotton - White - 2 Bath Towels, 2 Hand Towels, 2 Washcloths, 1 Aromata Pure Bliss Fragrance Diffuser Set, 1 Melaleuca Satin Body Original Scent: Body Polish, 1 White Body Satin Exfoliating Mesh Sponge, 2 Eco-Friendly bags in Red Rose case, 15 Swiss Delice  Chocolates, set on Silver Charger Plate.)