Paper Cuts

Sep 26 2008

It’s a Bella Blog Hop Skip and a Jump!

Published by Shel9999 at 6:00 am under My Designs, Stamping Bella

Hi everyone! I was so excited to receive an invitation from Shannan (a.k.a. Supreme-Bella-Enabler) to participate in a Bella hop! What fun! Our task was to create a holiday treat or gift using Stamping Bella holiday or winter images.

Happy Holidays from Polly

I paper-pieced Polly Packages, adding shading with a gray Copic. I cut short pieces of white string and attached those to the ends of the scarf. I didn’t have a Nestabilities die in the size I needed so I just layered Prism Natural cardstock onto the same. (It’s a passable fake of an embossed piece.) Once I assembled Polly, I added three tiny red rhinestones as berries on her hat.

I began with plans to decorate a paint can but that turned into a bit of a nightmare so I went with something much simpler…a Boxi-bag. The box itself is brown so I covered it with the patterned paper, adding a dot of Star Dust Stickles to the center of each snowflake.

The Boxi-bags are perfect for Inchies, but I think a bigger focal point works just as well. Since my image was the same width as the front of the box, I simply adhered the bottom portion to the box.

The little streamers were made by twisting the thin strips of patterned paper around a thin paintbrush.

Isn’t she sweet? I just love this image!

I could only find fall/Halloween-ish candy so I bought dark chocolate M&M’s and picked out the yellow ones (and ate them).

Be sure to check out these other gals who are participating in the hop! I’m sure their treats are FABULOUS and I can’t wait to see them!

Amy Rysavy
Carole Burrage
Debbie Olson
Jen del Muro
Lauren Meader
Shannan Teubner
Taylor Van Bruggen

The Bella Blog
Nicky Manel

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

Stamps: Stamping Bella “Polly Packages” and “Happy Holidays” Ink: Tsukinkeo Memento Tuxedo Black Cardstock: Prism Natural Smooth Patterned Paper: Imaginisce “Snowy Jo” Accessories: Boxi-bag (Ellen Hutson LLC-but I think they are currently out of stock), Copic markers, A-Muse Creative Candy Twinkle Stickers, Ranger Star Dust Stickles, white string

30 Responses to “It’s a Bella Blog Hop Skip and a Jump!”

# Mercyon 26 Sep 2008 at 6:55 am

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS!
# angieon 26 Sep 2008 at 8:05 am

I haven’t seen this stamp yet, and she’s beautiful! Gorgeous project Michelle! Thanks for sharing!

Angie
# Rose Annon 26 Sep 2008 at 8:38 am

This is adorable, Michele!! I love your paper piecing, and scarf fringe!! That is such a cute Bella!!
# Dawn Eastonon 26 Sep 2008 at 9:13 am

Michele, this is adorable! I love when you paper piece! Makes me want to do it more often!! Great gift idea!
# Jerri Kayon 26 Sep 2008 at 9:16 am

FABULOUS!!! This is so cute and adorable Michele, love it!
# Danielleon 26 Sep 2008 at 9:22 am

Wow, this is great! She is adorable and I love her scarf!! Of course you ate the yellow M&M’s…what else could you do?!
# mytimeon 26 Sep 2008 at 9:57 am

So cute!!!
# Julie Masseon 26 Sep 2008 at 10:02 am

TOTALLY adorable!! Love the paper piecing!!
# Christina Fischeron 26 Sep 2008 at 10:33 am

I LOVE this!!! Your paper piecing, as usual is fabulous! Love the fringe on her scarf!
# Tricia Ton 26 Sep 2008 at 10:34 am

This is really cute! I’m not much for the “normal” Bella’s - but I love this one!!
# Shannan Teubneron 26 Sep 2008 at 11:06 am

This is just awesome, Michele! I love how you used the string for her scarf…just GENIUS!!
# Michelle Ron 26 Sep 2008 at 11:21 am

Absolutely adorable!
# Chris Motton 26 Sep 2008 at 11:46 am

Super cute idea Michelle with the string addition to her scarf. I have not seen this bella…How did I miss this one? Great job on the blog hop challenge!
# Tayloron 26 Sep 2008 at 11:51 am

This is so super cute, Michele! Love all your paper piecing on the image and the cute little streamers you created are perfect!
# emilyon 26 Sep 2008 at 12:19 pm

she is on my list.
Darling set.
em
# bronihon 26 Sep 2008 at 12:42 pm

I love what you did with this cute image, Michele! The paper piecing and the strings on the scarf are wonderful!!
# diane (cookiestamper)on 26 Sep 2008 at 1:27 pm

wow- cute image Michelle! The Bellas sure have changed…I guess I need to check them out! I love the string on the end of her scarf- so cute!
# Rachel Hopeon 26 Sep 2008 at 1:42 pm

CUTE CUTE CUTE!!! I Luff it!!!
# Jen del Muroon 26 Sep 2008 at 1:49 pm

very cute! i love that image!
# AmyRon 26 Sep 2008 at 2:05 pm

This is SO cute - and I LOL’d over the m&m’s - I doubt any would have survived me (they never last long enough to package in my house…..)
# Jen Ofianaon 26 Sep 2008 at 2:55 pm

That is really cute. I love the image and the project!! Great job!
# VickiFon 26 Sep 2008 at 4:24 pm

Totally beautiful!!
# Vicki DiGerolamoon 26 Sep 2008 at 5:36 pm

What a masterpiece! It is beautiful.
# Carole (TruCarMa)on 26 Sep 2008 at 7:35 pm

Such cuteness! Love her fringe and the dusting of snow on the toe of her boot. You’re such a whiz with the details!!!
# Libbyon 26 Sep 2008 at 10:14 pm

How adorable!! I had not seen Polly before - love that image, and love what you did with her!!
# Debbie Olsonon 27 Sep 2008 at 2:30 am

A beautiful gift idea, and perfectly colored as always, Michele!
# Julia Staintonon 27 Sep 2008 at 10:08 am

Ohhhh I think this is the cutest Bella yet! You paper piecing and details are fabulous! This totally rocks!
# Brenda H.on 28 Sep 2008 at 11:50 pm

What an awesome card Michele…just adorable! Thanks for sharing!
~Brenda
# notimetostampon 30 Sep 2008 at 11:01 pm

What a fun little treat package!!! Just love it!!!
# Tammion 30 Sep 2008 at 11:52 pm

Oh I love it! So fun and cute! I like the way you think regarding the m&m’s! LOL I just paper pieced and put rhinestones on my polly packages image too the other day. I love your shading and fringe, this is an awesome gift idea.