Stamping Bella sale

Hi there everyone!! It's been quite on my blog while I have been taking a break.

Have you checked out the Stamping Bella website???? Em has a fantastic sale going on. Make sure you head on over!!! 

Sweaty Chicks!!!

Hey there!!! Have you been enjoying all of the sneak peeks for the upcoming release at \Stamping Bella??? OMG!!! I think I let out a little squeal every day when I see all the fantastic stamps coming your way. All I can say is my wallet's going to be a LOT lighter on November 2nd. 

For my card, I have used the new set called Sweaty Chicks that is just too funny!! I'm sure we all feel this way about exercise, right??? Tell me you're with me on that one!! 

Now make sure you head over to Stamping Bella and comment on the sneak peeks to be entered to win some of the fantastic stamps!!! 

Happy Mail - Stamping Bella Style!!

Hey there!! I know it's been quiet on my blog but I'm so excited to bring you my card for the Stamping Bella sneak peeks!!! Have you checked out the sneak peeks yet? We're gearing up for a new release on November 2nd and boy is it ever cute!! We're introducing the Stuffies!!

For my card, I've used the new image called Harry the Stuffy loves happy mail. Isn't he cute??? I must admit, I'm a little bit in love with him. He's been coloured with Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol.

Make sure you head on over to the Stamping Bella blog for a chance to win this cutie pie!! We'll be doing sneak peeks the next couple of weeks!!1  

Ridiculously brilliant

Another week and another bellarific Friday at Stamping Bella.. |One of the best days of the week!! Now I only wish it was my Friday LOL!!! For this week, we had a sketch designed by me but of course, I couldn't leave it on its own and I flipped it on its' side. . You likey??  For my card, I have used two sets. For the sentiment, I have used the Big Words set called Ridiculously Brilliant which was stamped with Archival Black ink.  In the background,, I then stamped the image called Uptown Girl Fiona Loves Flowers which has been stamped in Soft Sky Ink. 

Next week's challenge is Paper Piecing!! So get out your scissors and your designer paper and have fun!!! 

We'd love for you to participate.  Make sure you use a current image (if you aren't sure, type the stamps' name into the search bar) and then get your card into Emily by Thursday evening at emily@stampingbella.com

Last bit of summer

My blog has been so quiet... Work has been insane which means no crafty time for this girl!! I need my crafty time. LOL!!! This week at Stamping Bella, we had  a great inspiration colour challenge and I went with it. The colours scream summer to me so I had to use the image called Samantha and Sierra take a selfie. I then used the sentiment from the set called Madison has a  margarita. The layout for my card is the current Sweet Sunday Sketch challenge. 

Next week's challenge is a sketch designed by me!!!!

We'd love for you to participate.  Make sure you use a current image (if you aren't sure, type the stamps' name into the search bar) and then get your card into Emily by Thursday evening at emily@stampingbella.com

Feeling sick

Hey there!! A new week and a new challenge at Stamping Bella!! This week at Stamping Bella,our challenge was to create a background.  I cheated a little and used designer paper and ran it through my cuttlebug with one of my folders to give the paper an embossed look. For my card, I have used the image called Sophia the Sicky which is our stamp of the month. That means it's 20% off this month!!! 

Next week's challenge is a sketch

We'd love for you to participate.  Make sure you use a current image (if you aren't sure, type the stamps' name into the search bar) and then get your card into Emily by Thursday evening at emily@stampingbella.com

Silly Goose

Duck, Duck, Silly Goose!! OMG, I love this image from Stamping Bella and it has worked perfectly for this week's sketch at Stamping Bella. For my card, I have flipped the sketch to its side so that I could use the image called  Silly Goose. The image has been coloured with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol.  I've actually already given this card to my boss who finished work yesterday to go on maternity leave. She loved it and said it looked like her first son.  Score!! 

Next week's challenge is "Build your own Background". There are so many things you could do with this so we can't wait to see!! 

We'd love for you to participate.  Make sure you use a current image (if you aren't sure, type the stamps' name into the search bar) and then get your card into Emily by Thursday evening at emily@stampingbella.com

Happily ever after

Hi there!! So sorry my post is late, I was on holidays and forgot to schedule my post before I left. Did I have a good holiday? Yes!! Did I sprain my ankle on the first day of my holiday? Yes!! My goodness, although my ankle hurt throughout my holiday, I had a great time. 

This week at Stamping Bella, we had a great inspiration challenge as shown below. Love the colours!! For my card, I decided to use the image called I Do. It has been coloured with Prismacolour pencils and gamsol. 

The next challenge is a sketch 

We'd love for you to participate.  Make sure you use a current image (if you aren't sure, type the stamps' name into the search bar) and then get your card into Emily by Thursday evening at emily@stampingbella.com

Bridal fun

Hi there!!! Have you been loving all of the sneak peeks at Stamping Bella??? Awesome!! I can't wait for Monday when they finally get released. 

This week at Stamping Bella, we had a great sketch to work with and for once, I didn't alter it. 

For my card, I decided to use the Uptown Couple image called Brett and Brenda get married. The sentiment is from the set Emily and Ryan under the umbrella. I just realized looking at my card that it's all the colours of next week's colour inspiration..

We'd love for you to participate.  Make sure you use a current image (if you aren't sure, type the stamps' name into the search bar) and then get your card into Emily by Thursday evening at emily@stampingbella.com

The Magic of Christmas

Christmas in August? Yup, you got it!!! We are currently do sneak peeks at Stamping Bella for the upcoming Holiday release. You know me, I love Petunia!!! And now here she is in all her glory sitting in a wreath. Check out her bum hanging out the back, LOL!!! This image is called Petunia loves Christmas and she'll be available on August 17th. Make sure you check out the Bella Blog on a daily basis to see the sneak peeks and a chance to win some fabulous stamps. 

Stop Rushing

Hey there!! It\s been a busy week but today is my favorite day, Bellarific Friday at Stamping Bella !! wahoo!!! This week we have a great sketch and for once, I kept it the way it's supposed to be. Surprised??? LOL!!! 

For my card, I have used one of the Big Words sets called Stop Rushing. The designer paper is a mix of old Crate Paper from a few of their older lines. I have sponged the edges of all the layers and then stamped the sentiment onto Kraft paper using Chocolate Chip ink. 

Next week's challenge is called "Buttons, bows and sequins". So we want to see these fantastic embellishments on your card. You'll also see the Bella babes use the new Stamp of the Month!!

We'd love for you to participate.  Make sure you use a current image (if you aren't sure, type the stamps' name into the search bar) and then get your card into Emily by Thursday evening at emily@stampingbella.com

What candy cane?

Hey there!! Can you believe it? Two cards two days in a row? LOL!!! This week's Stamping Bella challenge is Christmas in July!! For my card I used one of the images called Christmas Mouse. I decided to keep the card clean and simple and only embellished with a couple of flags and a button.  

Next week\s challenge is a sketch 

We'd love for you to participate.  Make sure you use a current image (if you aren't sure, type the stamps' name into the search bar) and then get your card into Emily by Thursday evening at emily@stampingbella.com

Stamping Bella meets Cardmaker

Hi there!!! Today is a fun day for Stamping Bella. The Bella babes have paired up with the fantastic team at Cardmaker for a fun blog hop. If you just happened upon my blog, you'll want to head back to the Cardmaker blog which is the beginning of the hop.  

For my card today, I've decided to use one of my favorite characters from the Woodsies Collection, Petunia!! She absolutely makes me smile!! This particular image is called Petunia thinks she's a prezzie. I've coloured the image with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. The layout for my card has been adapted from the current Sweet Sunday sketch challenge. 

You'll want to grab a cup of java, sit down and enjoy the fantastic blog hop!!! The next stop along the way is Chitra's blog. 

Make sure you check out the Stamping Bella blog as well!! There's a $25 gift certificate up for grabs!!! Who doesn't love Bella bucks? 

CardMaker- http://www.cardmakermagazine.com/blog/

Angela Thomas- http://sparkleandbling.blogspot.ca/  <----- are="" here.="" nbsp="" span="" you="">

Chitra Nair- http://www.craftingchitra.blogspot.com/ 

Elaine Hughes- http://quixoticcards.com/

Gini Williams Cagle- http://ginicagle.blogspot.com/

Stephanie Hill- http://www.honeybootique.com/

Jennie Harper- http://stampawaytheday.blogspot.com/

Michelle Boyer- http://papercuts.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/

Mendi Yoshikawa- http://www.snippets-of-mendi.blogspot.com/

Tracy Valure-  http://tracysstampingcorner.blogspot.ca/

Stacy Morgan- http://twinshappy.blogspot.com/

Tracy Macdonald- http://iwannabuildamemory.blogspot.ca/

Stamping Bella- http://stampingbella.com/blog/

Love you Hoppy

Hey there!!! It's been awhile eh??? My summer has been crazy busy at work so I have pretty much had zero time to craft... BOO!!! I love having crafty time but with the hours I've been working lately, my mojo has taken a hike...

This week at Stamping Bella, we had a great sketch to work with which I have turned on its' side to fit the image I wanted to use. For my card, I have decided to use the image called I Love you Hoppy Poppy which has been coloured with Prismacolor pencils and gamsol.  

Next week's challenge is Christmas in July!! I can't wait for this challenge!! I love Christmas!! 

We'd love for you to participate.  Make sure you use a current image (if you aren't sure, type the stamps' name into the search bar) and then get your card into Emily by Thursday evening at emily@stampingbella.com

Piggy Friends

I LOVE my Petunias!! I swear they are one of the cutest sets of stamps at Stamping Bella. This week at Stamping Bella, our challenge was an inspiration one and decided to go with some of the colours as well as with an image that has flowers in it too. 

I have used the image called Petunia and Penny Take a break. The image has been coloured with Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol. The layout for my card is the current Mojo Monday sketch challenge.

Next week's challenge is a sketch again :-)

We'd love for you to participate.  Make sure you use a current image (if you aren't sure, type the stamps' name into the search bar) and then get your card into Emily by Thursday evening at emily@stampingbella.com

Say what???

Say what?? It's a sketch!!! LOL!! This week at Stamping Bella, we had a great sketch to work with. I decided to flip the sketch on its' side so that I could use the amazing Nacho who was part of the new release this month. Can I just say I LOVE his face?? Too lovable!! He`s been stamped with Archival black ink and then coloured with Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol. 

Next week`s challenge is an inspiration challenge.

We'd love for you to participate.  Make sure you use a current image (if you aren't sure, type the stamps' name into the search bar) and then get your card into Emily by Thursday evening at emily@stampingbella.com

Tag you're it!!!

Hey there!!! This week at Stamping Bella, our challenge is "Anything but a card". I immediately thought about making a tag.  Easy peasy!!! LOL!! For my tag, I have used the image called Spit Happens.  I wanted to add the sentiment as well but I was afraid that I'd mess it up... I've also paper pieced his top. 

Next week's challenge is another sketch 

We'd love for you to participate.  Make sure you use a current image (if you aren't sure, type the stamps' name into the search bar) and then get your card into Emily by Thursday evening at emily@stampingbella.com

Never forget

Hi there!! So did you all love the fantastic new release at Stamping Bella?? I'll admit it, I ordered almost the entire release. This week at Stamping Bella, we had another anything goes challenge so I decided to go searching online for a great sketch and found the current Sweet Sunday sketch. For my card, I have used the Big Words set called Sometimes People Forget. This particular set comes with two sentiments so I decided to use the smaller one. It was stamped with Archival black ink and then sponged with Pink Pirouette.  

This month at Stamping Bella our "stamp of the month" is ALL of the Big Words sets!!! They are 20% off all month long!!! SO make sure you check them out!!

Next week's challenge is "Anything but a card"!! 

We'd love for you to participate.  Make sure you use a current image (if you aren't sure, type the stamps' name into the search bar) and then get your card into Emily by Thursday evening at emily@stampingbella.com

Need wine?

Need wine??? I'm not a wine drinker but she sure looks like she's enjoying it, doesn't she? This week at Stamping Bella, it's an ANYTHING GOES challenge so I decided to use one of my favourite Uptown Girl images called Opal the Optimist. I didn't realize how much I've used her until I took a look back through my blog. LOL!!! For my card today, I decided to use the current Deconstructed Sketch. The image has been stamped with Archival Black ink and coloured it with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol.  

Next week's challenge is another Anything goes and the design team will be highlighting our next stamp of the month. You still have a few days left to buy Lulu Loves Poppies at 20% off. 

We'd love for you to participate.  Make sure you use a current image (if you aren't sure, type the stamps' name into the search bar) and then get your card into Emily by Thursday evening at emily@stampingbella.com

Scout's honour

Another day and another fabulous day of sneak peeks at Stamping Bella!!! Today a few of us are sneak peeking the set called Scout's Honour.  Isn't he cute??? or should I say handsome? He's been coloured with Prismacolour Pencils and Gamsol.  I then sponged some Chocolate Chip ink on each ot the DP panels to dirty it up a bit.  

The release is on June 1st!! Just a few days away. Make sure you head to the Stamping Bella blog and comment on each of the sneak peeks to enter to win some of the stamps!! 

Snookums for family

Hey there!!! It's been a busy month on my blog. I feel like my mojo is finally coming back!! Finally!! Wahoo!!! This month, I've been feeling inspired.  My stepsister and her hubby had a baby a few days ago so I decided sweet little Miles needed a welcome into the world. I've used the Stamping Bella image called Snookums. He's been coloured with prismacolour pencils and gamsol.  The layout is a really old Mojo Monday sketch that I will definitely be using again. 

Don't forget to check out the Stamping Bella blog!!! We are in full swing with the fabulous sneak peeks for the release on June 1st.  I can't wait for it!!! 

Amanda is Awesome

Who's loving the amazing sneak peeks at Stamping Bella??? OMG!!! I'm so excited! I swear this is the best release ever and I think I may have said that the last release. I think the new line called the Tiny Townies are awesome!! The uptown girls before they're all grown up.  For my card today, I have used the new image called Amanda is Awesome.  The inspiration for my colours came from the fantastc DP which I think is perfect for the image.  

The release is on June 1st!! Make sure you check out the Stamping |Bella blow each day to enter to win some of the new stamps. 

Thanks for popping by!! 

Birthday Wishes

Have you been loving all of the sneak peeks happening at Stamping Bella??? OMG!!! I'm SO IN LOVE!!! The release is scheduled for June 1st and I can't wait. 

There's nothing but birthday wishes on this fantastic Bellarific Friday at Stamping Bella. This week, we had a great sketch to work with and you know me... I made a little alteration with the sketch!! I know right? Imagine that. LOL!!! For my card, I have used the image called Happy Birthday Hoppy Poppy. I\ve colored Hoppy with Prismacolor Pencils and gamsol.

Next week's challenge is ANYTHING GOES!! 

We'd love for you to participate.  Make sure you use a current image (if you aren't sure, type the stamps' name into the search bar) and then get your card into Emily by Thursday evening at emily@stampingbella.com

Nice to see you

Hi there!! Another Bellarific Friday coming to you on this long weekend up here in Canada.  This week at Stamping Bella, our challenge is to create a "One layer wonder". I'll have to admit I love the look of clean and simple cards but they scare the living daylights out of me.  So much white.... For my card, I decided to use my beloved Petunia image called "Nice to see you Petunia". The image has been coloured with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. I then added some sparkle to the glasses with one of my gel pens. 

Next week's challenge is a sketch. Check it out!! 

We'd love for you to participate.  Make sure you use a current image (if you aren't sure, type the stamps' name into the search bar) and then get your card into Emily by Thursday evening at emily@stampingbella.com

Queen for the day

Hi there!! Can you believe it's Friday already? This month seems to be flying by. With it being Friday, we all know what that means!! Bellarific Friday!! This week, at Stamping Bella we had a great sketch to work with. For my card, I decided to use the image called Queen Hoppy Poppy. It was stamped with Archival black ink and then colored with Prismacolor pencils and gamsol. I added yellow Stickles to her crown.

Next week's challenge is a "One Layer Wonder".  One layer!! That's it!! We're keeping it clean and simple!! 

We'd love for you to participate.  Make sure you use a current image (if you aren't sure, type the stamps' name into the search bar) and then get your card into Emily by Thursday evening at emily@stampingbella.com

Lulu loves poppies

Hi there!!! A new month and a new Bellarific Friday!! And it also means an introduction of a new Bella babe who is one of my stamping idols, Michelle Boyer!!! Make sure you check out her blog!!!! 

This week at Stamping Bella, we had a great colour inspiration challenge.

I love the colour combo and knew automatically what DP I'd use. Thank goodness I always hoard DP. LOL!! This Dp is an old |Basic Grey pad from years ago. For my card, I am using the new Stamp of the Month called Lulu Loves Poppies which is 20% off all month long. The layout for my card is the current Retro Sketch challenge. I've stamped the image with Archival black ink and then coloured with Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol.

Next week's challenge is a sketch

We'd love for you to participate.  Make sure you use a current image (if you aren't sure, type the stamps' name into the search bar) and then get your card into Emily by Thursday evening at emily@stampingbella.com

Your own Greatness

Do you ever have one of those cards that keep evolving and you think to yourself "what did I just do? Why couldn't I leave it alone?".  For my card, it started out with some Gelatos and then I put the Big Words sentiment called Sometimes people forget from Stamping Bella.  After that I decided it needed some Dylusions spray... Big mistake, I made a huge mess when I added a second colour of it. So... I just kind of smeared everything together. I decided I wasn't done so I used the Full Circle Element in white ink to the corner edges. One thing I have to remember when using some of the mixed media goodies is that just let it evolve, have fun and make it happen. 

How do you spell love?

How many of you have had a crazy busy week?? It's been a busy one for me, I can't wait until my days off so that I can relax!! This week at Stamping Bella, we had another sketch to work with. 

For my card, I decided I want to use one of the Big Words sets called How do you spell love?  I kept it really simple and then rather than using the banner I decided to use some die cut hearts instead. I cheated... I know. 

Next week's challenge is an inspiration, check it out!! 

We'd love for you to participate.  Make sure you use a current image (if you aren't sure, type the stamps' name into the search bar) and then get your card into Emily by Thursday evening at emily@stampingbella.com

Birthday Wishes

Hi there!!!! How is the weather in your area??? We are finally getting sunshine and it's blissful!! Love it!! This week at Stamping Bella, our challenge is called "Birthday Wishes". For my card, I decided to use one of the new images called " Hoppy Poppy has a prezzie". She's been coloured with Prismacolor Pencils and gamsol.  

Next week's challenge is a sketch!!! Check it out. 

We have a new Bella babe!!! Welcome Alice Wertz to the team. Her blog is phenomenal!!! 

We'd love for you to participate.  Make sure you use a current image (if you aren't sure, type the stamps' name into the search bar) and then get your card into Emily by Thursday evening at emily@stampingbella.com

Party Time

Hi there!!! Sorry that my blog has been so quiet. I was sick as a dog last week so no crafty time for me. I took up residence on my couch under a fluffy blanket in hopes I would get better. LOL.  This week at Stamping Bella, we had a sketch to work with and I chose to use my fave character - Petunia!!! I think I'm having a love affair with anything Petunia. For this card, I used the image called Petunia has a party. 

Next week's challenge is Birthday wishes.  We want to see birthday cards!!! There are so many fun images you can play with for this challenge. I can't wait to see what you all come  up with. 

Don't forget that this month's special image is Rebecca loves to read so she's 20% off all month. 

We'd love for you to participate.  Make sure you use a current image (if you aren't sure, type the stamps' name into the search bar) and then get your card into Emily by Thursday evening at emily@stampingbella.com