Monthly Archives: December 2017

Hi everyone! Since tomorrow will be a busy day, I wanted to pop in today to wish my friends a Happy New Year! While my day may be busy, I’ll be welcoming 2018 very quietly, at home. (One of my favorite places to be.)  🙂

Stamping Bella‘s Uptown Girl Opal the Optimist is perfect for ringing in the new year. She’s one of my faves and accompanied by the perfect sentiment. I know that sometimes it’s difficult to be positive, especially during very difficult or trying times, but even bad days have their blessings. We just need to be willing to see them.

Copic markers – BG10, BG70, E00, E01, E11, E13, E31, E35, E37, E50, E51, E53, G29, R01, R02, R39, R59, R83, R85, RV11, RV32, W00, W1, W2, Y21, YG17, YG97, YG99, YR14, YR23

After coloring with markers, I added subtle sparkle to Opal’s dress with a clear Wink of Stella pen then added a bit of Queen & Company bling.

Thank you so much for visiting. May your new year be filled with many blessings!  XX

Hi everyone! Thanks for stopping by today. I know it’s a super busy time for all so I appreciate your time and interest.  🙂  ♥

It’s another Bellarific Friday with Stamping Bella. I’ve used Tiny Townie Skylar Loves to Skate and Holiday Sentiment Set.

We were to create using the photo below as inspiration.

After coloring my image with markers, I added a few tiny die-cut snowflakes and a strip of pompoms (which are technically flowers) to resemble the lights in the photo. The die-cut was white then also colored with markers.

Copic markers – BG70, BG72 (custom), E00, E01, E11, E31, E35, E37, E40, E41, E42, E43, E44, E47, W00, W1, W2, Y21

We’re taking a small break next week with no challenge. For January 5, create anything at all using a current Stamping Bella image.  If you’d like, email your card to [email protected] by Thursday, January 4 to be featured on the SB blog. By doing so, you’ll also be entered to win some Bella Bucks! (All challenge details can be found HERE.)

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great weekend!  And if you celebrate, have a very Merry Christmas! ♥ ♥ ♥

Hi everyone! While I have a moment, I wanted to pop in to share a card I created using one of Stamping Bella‘s new Uptown Girls Snapshots sets.

This image is so very sweet. I love the sentiment too. (And now that song can be stuck in your head too!)  🙂

Copic markers – BG11, BG13, BG15, BG18, BG70, C00, C1, C2, E000, E00, E01, E11, E31, E35, E37, R01, R83, R85, RV11, RV32, Y21

I stamped onto X-Press It Blending Card then colored with Copics. Once the snapshot was cut out and adhered over a bit of patterned paper, I added the subtle detail of small die-cut hearts.

I’ll be back on Friday with my weekly challenge card.  🙂  Thanks for stopping by!

Hi everyone. It’s another Bellarific Friday with Stamping Bella. Last week we were asked to create with a Winter White theme. I pulled together a few different Little Bits sets to create a fun scene.  (Maybe not fun for the reindeer rolling down the hill…)

The girl is from Little Bits Santa Kids & Pets, the deer ball from Winter Tree & Deer Ball, and tiny worried deer from Santa’s Gifts. The tiny deer are so cute, but the one in the ball of snow cracks me up. I’m not sure if the girl pushed that one down the hill or if she’s trying to save him. Either way, he’s in for a ride.  🙂

Copic markers – BG10, C00, C1, E00, E01, E11, E31, E33, E35, E37, E47, R29, R39

To create the hills, I die-cut snow drifts and trees then added just a touch of Copic BG10 to add a little dimension and help the drifts stand out from one another.

Next week’s challenge is to create using the photo below as inspiration.

If you’d like, email your card to [email protected] by next Thursday to be featured on the SB blog. By doing so, you’ll also be entered to win some Bella Bucks! (All challenge details can be found HERE.)

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great weekend!

Hi everyone.  I’ve had a hard time getting into the holiday spirit this year and I found a stamp, from Stamping Bella‘s latest release, that is perfect for the occasion.

See, that’s me on the right.  Glass ready. Waiting to be topped off.  🙂  Actually they are Uptown Girls Witney & Wendy Love Wine.  But perfect, yes?

Copic markers – BG09, BG11, BG13, BG15, BG18, C00, C1, C2, E00, E01, E11, E31, E33, E35, E37, G28, G46, R39, R83, R85, R89, RV32, Y21, YG17; Copic Opaque White

I only stamped a portion of the image, using a post it note to mask off the bottom of the stamp. After coloring with Copic markers, I used Copic’s Opaque White and a toothpick to add dots to the dress on the left.

Thanks for visiting today. I’ll be back soon. Hopefully whistling Jingle Bells.  Today, not so much.

Hi everyone! Welcome to another Bellarific Friday with Stamping Bella! As we’re inching closer to Christmas, I thought I’d squeeze in another holiday card. Today I’ve used Tiny Townie Rita & the Reindeer.

For the challenge, we were to use this sketch as inspiration:

I pretty much followed it. My hanging flag is just shifted a bit.  🙂

Copic markers – E00, E01, E11, E31, E33, E34, E35, E37, E59, G46, G94, G99, R01, R24, R29, R39, R59, N7, N9, W00, W1, W2, W3, W4, W5, Y21, YR23, YR24

I colored with Copic markers (listed above) and white embossed the sentiment from Holiday Sentiment Set.

Next week’s challenge is to create something “Winter White.” If you’d like, email your card to [email protected] by next Thursday to be featured on the SB blog. By doing so, you’ll also be entered to win some Bella Bucks! (All challenge details can be found HERE.)

Also, the whopping 25% off storewide sale goes on through the weekend! EVERYTHING is 25% off, even the latest release and sale category! Be sure to use the code thankyou2017 (case sensitive) at checkout.

Thanks so much for visiting today!