All Bella!

Happy Friday, peeps!
Today I'm sharing all of the brand new collections for 
BELLA BLVD SUMMER CHA 2013
Now, you can try to 'win-it-before-you-can-buy-it' at the Bella Blog
 **Lots of photos below so hang in there :) **


My two cards for the Snapshots Collection

I used the large heart die-cut (Paper Pieces) as the anchor for this design…everything added to the
 card was tied to the heart in some fashion.  Always liking to add as many different textures as 
possible, I took the top part of a feather and attached it to the back of the heart so that it would
 fan across the one side.  I find that thin adhesive dots work really well with the feathers!

 When designing a larger card (5X7) and using a standard journal card (3X4), I like to mat the
 journal card onto a separate piece of patterned paper so that I can adjust the height as needed.  
 Borders stickers and cut-outs can also help to stretch the design, as well as add visual interest.

 I loved the challenge of trying to think of inventive new ways to use the Crochet Hearts! 
 After turning them to-and-fro, I decided that the heart could take on the shape of an “A” or a “V”.   
To give a little more detail, I used a large embroidery needle and crochet thread to outline the
 heart into an “A”. I love this card…it made me happy, happy, happy!
 
A deck of playing cards was my inspiration for this beautiful black and red combo.  
 I layered three of the McIntosh Crochet Hearts together to form an even larger heart! 
  To change the look up just a bit, I added the wooden button with the black print.
 




 I didn't create any samples with Play Date, but isn't it cute!?!




 I widened the speech bubble on this card by sketching in a pencil line onto a white cardstock
 and then machine-stitching around the edge.  This could easily be turned into a masculine card
 by omitting the ribbon bow and adding a mustache embellishment in its place!



I love the look of subway art and use it a lot in my card designs.  It’s clean and linear and
 so easy to put-together with Bella Blvd’s new Daily Chevies!  I did add a little POP by
 using foam dots under the banner stickers.

 This mini album is a mini version of project life.  With all of the ‘collage’ making software available
 today, I thought this album would be a fun way to showcase a small collage (or single) photo
 that reflects the highlights of each month.  I pulled various seasonal components from new 
and previous Bella Blvd collections.  The “Daily Chevies” cut-out cards featuring each month
 of the year were the inspiration for creating this type of album.   
These cards are also perfect for your 3X4 page protector sheets too!  
 **I will post the inside pages of the album in the weeks to come**








 For this mini album I started with a black scalloped chipboard album that I thought would 
best represent “Trick or Treat’s” whimsy.  The cover was inspired by all of the cute houses
 found in the collection.  I used a template that I had on hand and cut the shape from 
chipboard before attaching the patterned papers.  The large star die-cut made the perfect 
focal point for the front of the house.  I love the new Paper Pieces packs that 
Bella Blvd has created for these new collections!  
**I will post all photos of this album in the weeks to come** 





Journal cards also make great focal points for cards!  To fill in the white space, 
I punched a large snowflake from white paper...it’s subtle and doesn’t take away from the
 artwork  and other embellishments that were added.  

 When thinking up a design for this card, pretty packages came to mind.   
Strips of Designer Tape mimic lengths of ribbon wrapped around a present.  I added a die-cut 
behind the scalloped sticker and added it to the side of the card as one would a nice
 full bow on a gift box.  

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That wraps up my share of Bella Blvd Summer CHA 2013 projects!
Again, don't forget to comment on the Bella Blog each day this week to have a
chance at the 'win it before you can buy it' promotion...good luck!

I'll be leaving for Las Vegas on Sunday!  If you're attending the show, you can
find me at the Pink Paislee Booth #600 before noon on Tuesday and Wednesday
and all day on Thursday :)  Also, follow me on Instagram...I plan on posting pictures!
See you when I get back...Ciao!



Friday, July 19, 2013 July 19, 2013
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Unity Inspiration Hop

Hello, Unity Friends!  
Welcome to this Thursday's Inspiration Hop

**You should be arriving here from Lisa Arana's Blog**
And don't forget to comment as you visit each blog...
THREE lucky people will receive a $20 Unity Gift Certificate!

I know that a lot of the ladies on the hop today are using the 
NEW! Stephanie Ackerman Sentiment Stamps...aren't they fabulous!?!
With so many CHA projects due I had to work ahead on my card for 
today, so I haven't had a chance to play with the newest red rubber goodies.
I did incorporate the July Inspiration Sketch & Color Challenges though:

 First I stamped the June KOTM image onto a light blue cardstock
and then colored in with Faber Castell Aquarelles.  

I also stamped back over the image and used a clear embossing powder.  
Keeping with the 'woodgrain' theme, I used a couple of veneer pieces from 
Studio Calico and printed clothespin by Little Yellow Bicycle!


Hope you enjoy all of the beautiful projects today...I can't wait to see them all myself :)
 Have fun!

Thursday, July 18, 2013 July 18, 2013
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May Arts Round II

Hello, everyone!  I'd like to share my project for the
MAY ARTS ROUND II DESIGN TEAM CALL

 I have a complete tutorial and step-by-step photos on the blog right here
(or click on the "May Arts Tutorial" link on the navigation bar)

From the many finalists, a few will be chosen by The Ribbon Lady to be 
a part of the new Ribbonista Team :)   Although 'votes' by May Arts fans do not 
determine the team, those who leave a comment with their 'favorites' will be in the 
running for some fabulous spools of ribbon!

**The team will be announced on July 26th**
 so there's plenty of time to visit and vote for your Top 3 favorites!

Thank you! 
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 July 17, 2013
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