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A Sunday Treat!

Good Afternoon Sistahs!

I actually made this card a few days ago for the Tuesday Morning Sketches Anniversary celebration.  If you haven't been by there...swing on by.  Lots of fun is happening there!!  So in honor of their anniversary you get to pick any of their past sketches over the previous year.  I think the hardest part was actually picking one. *giggle

I opted for Sketch Number 35:

 

Make sure you pop on by the Tuesday Morning Sketches page and join the party!

Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin'

Support Your LSS!

Good Morning Sistahs!

Happy Friday!  Can you believe it's already Friday?  I so can't.  It has been one crazy week and it's hard to believe that the weekend is upon us. 

Speaking of weekend.....this Saturday is Frenzy at Scrapbook Destination!  What is Frenzy you ask?  Well, it's a great way to make super cute projects without breaking the bank.

I figured I'd give you a sneak peek at the project I've created for this weekend, just in case you want to come by.

I'm not sure it's going to look exactly like this, but you get the gist right?

I stamped her with green ink and colored her in with pencils.  You know I had to add the BLING and Glittah.  Because Bling and Glittah make everything better.

Now here is my plea....

With economic times being the way they are, it is getting harder and harder for small family owned businesses to stay open.  Please my sistas PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE shop at your Local Scrapbooking Store.  You're going to spend the money anyway, why not use your money for good?  You usually get more personalized service and I know I like to go..."where everybody knows my naaaaame.  And they're always glad I caaaaaaame."  (Quick shout out to the gals at SBD! Love you all!)

*climbing off my soapbox...

Thanks for visiting me this week sistahs!  I've had so much fun posting this week that I just might have to post again all next week too.  We'll have to see. *wink

Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin'

Undah the weather?

Good Morning Sistahs!

It's finally looking like winter here!  It was in the 60s just a few days ago, and it's snowing. (Gotta love Colorado!)  I do love the snow though.  So since the weather is taking a turn here, I thought this card would be appropriate:

Are you feeling undah the weather?  

You now how I love my Glossy Accents, so I covered her from umbrella to toe.  I colored her in using my Copics and how could I resist the big delicious ribbon?  I have a few more fun things up my sleeve, so stay tuned.

Thanks for stopping in and checkin' things out!

Happy Stampin'

A Little Bella Love

Good Morning Sistahs!

Whew, what a fun few days this has been!  Thank you all for your warm wishes and words of support.  It means the world to me that you all have taken the time to leave comments here and validate my work.  Okay, enough with the mushy stuff, on with the card.

You know how I LOVE everyone over at Scrapbook Destination, well, it was that time of the month again...and I'm so excited to show you one of the cards we made at Frenzy. For the past few months I've been using Copics to color in the Bellas, however, this month I decided to stray from my Copics and head for the Pencils. 

Behold Snowbunnybella...

Now, the technique I used for this cards is not my own, it came from the fabulous Jan Tinklenberg and her detailed tutorial can be found here. (If you scroll down past the few recipe cards you'll find the tutorial.)  I love the pastel-y look you get when you use the pencils like this.  All the gals at the Frenzy did a superb job coloring her with this technique.

Here is a close-up of the coloring...

I added the flocking to her fur trim to give her that extra special touch.

I also have to give a shout out to all the fabulous gals at Scrapbook Destination.  There were so many beautiful cards created on Saturday, that I cannot believe anyone would miss a Frenzy. Mark your calendar for next month's Frenzy...December 6th.

Thank you Rachel for the Supertape!  You really know how to make a girl feel loved.  

Happy Stampin'

The Bees Ain't Got Nuttin' On Me

Good Morning Sistahs, 

I seriously thought that my schedule would get so much easier once my son's birthday was over.  Boy was I wrong!  It has been non-stop action here.  I have only had a few moments to stamp lately, but that's all about to change because I have more cards to design for Frenzy this Saturday at Scrapbook Destination.  Since I never got the chance to really share last month's Frenzy designs with you, I figure now is as good a time as ever.  

Behold, Trickortreatabella:

Isn't she lovely?  I have so much fun coloring Bellas in with Copics.  I mean seriously.  Now, the web in the upper corner was made with a Quickie Glue Pen and black glitter.  I just drew it in, then glittered it up.  This is a recreation of the card I originally made for Frenzy.  I added extra details that would have been too hard to do for a quick make-n-take.  So I cut out her trick-or-treat bucket and popped it up on a dimensional.  I usually add glossy accents to everything, but I didn't before I took this photo.  Since you're so used to my using it everywhere by now, I figure you can use your imagination.  *wink

Next up is Witchybella:

This card was a bit of a pain to make, but I LOVE it.  The pumpkin you see on the right side is actually a spinner.  It's suspended in the hole using dental floss.  You wind it up before you put it into the card so when the recipient opens it, it spins around.  Another one I probably shouldn't have tackled at a make-n-take...but you live and you learn right?  The web on this card was made using a Black Sakura Glaze pen.  I love them because they look like you spent time embossing, but you really just drew the image with the pen.  They are FABULOUS!  Anyway...looking at the card right now, I see that I totally forgot to color in her other sleeve above the pumpkin...DUH!  What a dork I am.  It just goes to show that I am not OCD, because I never would have posted it if I had OCD right?!

Thanks for stopping in, I promise that I'll be posting more often after Halloween is over.  Big things are coming.....

Happy Stampin'

Retail Therapy

Good Morning Sistahs!

Wow!  Can I just say that I am so glad my American Lit class is over?!?!  Jeez-ma-neez.

I am so happy that I have a new Bella card to share with you, since it feels like forever since I've had time to ink anything up.  I actually started this card on Friday when Taylor's Sketch came out, but I didn't have time to finish it until tonight.  I ran home, locked myself in my stamp room and wouldn't come out until it was finished.  Now, I'm not too incredibly thrilled with it, but it will definitely do.  

As part of my ongoing commitment to create a card with each of my Bellas, I used the Shopabellas (large size.)  It's hard to see the details, but they each are wearing some sparkle after just having shopped at Vicki's Drawers (better known as Victoria's Secret.)  I tried to imitate the VS shopping bags by putting pink stripes  on the bags.  What do ya think?  This is also my first time using one of the new In Colors, Kiwi Kiss.  I definitely like it with the PTI Dark Chocolate Cardstock.  I know I should use some DP, but I just couldn't find one that made me smile, so I opted for the Kiwi Kiss background and Cuttlebugged it with the Paisley Folder.  Of course, no card is complete without BLING!  So I added some along the scalloped edge.

Thanks sistahs for taking a peek!  I am so excited to have more time on my hands and ink on my fingers.

TECC31 - Retail Therapy Recipe

Stamps: Stamping Bella - Shopabellas and sentiment

Paper: SU! - Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, PTI - Dark Chocolate

Ink: Memento-Tuxedo Black, SU! - Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Satin Chocolate Ribbon, Rhinestones, Oval Punches, Dazzling Diamonds, Glossy Accents, Copics, Slit Punch, Cuttlebug EF Paisley, Dimensionals

Don't forget, Saturday September 13th I'll be featuring two Bella Cards at Scrapbook Destination's Make-n-Take Frenzy.  I hope to see you there!

Happy Stampin'

Think Pink

Good Morning Sistahs!

Can I tell you how crazy my weekend has been?  (And  there's no stopping until after Labor Day.) ARGH! Yesterday we went to the Colorado State Fair because my hubby's band had the honor of marching in the State Fair Parade!  (Hooray Band!)  We had such a fabulous time watching the parade followed by a heaping helping of funnel cake, sausage sandwiches, and shaved ice.  (Yummy Fake Banana Flavor!)  The down side of it all, is that I didn't have time to stamp.  *insert sad face here.  (Which I really have no business doing anyway because I have a test tomorrow and a paper due next week.) Humph!  However, I made an exception for Taylor's Cupcake Challenge.  How could I not? 

I love the crisp look of pink and black together.  I guess I could have used a DP, but the Bazzill Bling gives it that extra sparkle and I really want you to think pink.  Never underestimate the importance of a self-breast exam.  As a matter of fact, go check now.....I'll wait.  LOL

Think Pink Recipe:

Stamps: Stamping Bella - Causabella, sentiment

Paper: Bazzill Bling, Bazzill Black, Whisper White

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Dimensionals, Glitter, Rhinestones, Copics, Glossy Accents

Well, my week's not going to slow down one bit because the Democratic National Convention is  here and from what I understand, my commute is going to stink.  Not only that, but my hubby's grandparents are also visiting this week, (they arrive Wednesday,) I have a performance on Tuesday, and like I previously stated, a test tomorrow and a paper due after the weekend.  YIKES!  So, amid all the craziness, I WILL find time to stamp, I WILL find time to stamp, I WILL find time to stamp....

(Say it with me sistahs....)

I hope everyone else's week is super and full of inky fun!!

Happy Stampin'

I'm Feeling Sketchy

Good Morning Sistahs!

There are about a million things I should have been doing last night, including finish my reading for class today.  But did I do anything?  No!  I stamped.  (Sometimes ya just gotta get inky!!)  I always look forward to the SCS Sketch Challenges with Roxie, so I decided to put my stampin' hat on and create a card tonight.  (I'm not too thrilled with it, so I think I'm going to have to play again with a different set.)

Here's my take on the sketch:

Like I said, I'm not thrilled.  The main image panel is so big that I knew I wanted to use a large image but couldn't figure out which one to use.  Then I remembered that partygirlabella is pretty large so I opted for her.  My intention was to use some of the new In Colors, but as you can see, that didn't happen.  I did however use the new Stampin' Up! Scalloped Edge Punch, which is so super fun to use!!

SC198 - Party Girl Recipe

Stamps: Stamping Bella - partygirlabella and sentiment

Paper: Bazzill - Bling (splash?) & Black, Whisper White

Ink: Memento Tuxedo

Accessories: Scalloped Edge Punch, Rhinestones, Glossy Accents, Copics, Ribbon, Stickles

I have a great idea in mind for my new Kitchen Sink Stamps, so hopefully I'll have more time to play later this week.

I hope everyone is having a super *Hump Day.*

Happy Stampin'

Thanks Tenia!

On the day of the Bella Ball, Tenia brought me this fun and wonderful card! I just had to share it with the sistahs. So here you go....

I love how she paper-pieced the pants to match the background and the bold fun colors she used. She also mentioned that she was being published soon, so keep an eye out for her.

Thanks a bunch!

One Down...

Good Morning Sistahs!

So remember a few posts ago when I said I was going to use every Bella I own on a card? Well...I'm on my way! I finally inked up Artistabella! I have had this vision of using rhinestones on her palette and I finally brought it to fruition. Since I have been remiss in RAKing my sistahs, I've decided that this one is going out as a RAK. Who is the lucky gal? Well, I'm gonna pick her out as soon as I get done posting.

This one also uses this week's SCS Sketch Challenge. Roxie always hosts a great challenge; so if you haven't played yet, you are definitely missing out.

I colored her 4 times before I finally got it right. (Still not OCD.) *giggle The sentiment in the corner was handwritten because I couldn't find a create stamp quickly enough. Although the papers look like they match, they are from two different companies, the blue one is Stampin' Up! and the Orange one is....ummm...something else. I want to say American Crafts. But I could totally be wrong. Stamping for others makes me feel so happy inside! (But not as good as actually putting it into the mail.) LOL

So to all my Bellaholicsanonymous Sistahs:
Check your mailbox, she could be coming to you!!!

Artistabella Recipe:
Stamps: Stamping Bella - Artistabella
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo
Paper: Brilliant Blue, Bashful Blue, Apricot Appeal, SU! Blue Polka Dots (Jersey Shore?), Unknown- Orange Polka Dots
Accessories: Rhinestones, Glossy Accents, Copics, Dimensionals, Stickles

Hope you likey her!

Happy Stampin'