Almost There

I'm getting there slow but sure. Week #4 of Sparkle's Christmas Challenge was this inspiring photo:

Love the colors in this image; the cupcakes look fabulous. For some reason blue & white always remind me of winter, not so much the holidays but the whole winter season. This was my version of these yummy cupcakes.

I don't actually own this Bella (yet), and I'm not sure where the image came from. It might have come from a swap back when I first learned of the Bellas.

It has definitely felt like winter around here the last couple of days, absolutely freezing. Though we did not have snow this weekend which was a first in the last month.

Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend. Unfortunately my PATS have been eliminated from the playoffs. I think they forgot to show up for the game. Once the Jets and Colts go too, I'll be ok. There is always next year.

stamps: Stamping Bella sentiment: Unknown (think it might be CTMH)
paper: Misc. scraps (gotta love those scraps)
SU snowflake punch, button, copics

I Found BELLA's

I'm trying to savor what little time is left of my vacation. Some of the highlights of the past week. I finally got to met Vicki in real life. On Wednesday we met up at a LSS relatively close to her and where I had pre-ordered my new copic markers. The new marker colors are fantastic, I love how pale they are. We had a really good time, shopping, laughing and enjoying lunch.

One of the other things I've been attempting to do this week is try and visit some other LSS that I normally don't have time to get to. The one closest to me is part of a "Summer Stroll", where you get a pass for a discount at all of the participating stores. The pass is good until Labor Day and out of 10 stores I only have 4 to go.

So, yesterday I figured I'ld try to hit 2 of the stores just south of where I live. Well, the first store I went into had an entire display of Bella Stamps. I don't mean one or two like the store Vicki & I were at but a big display full. Then to make it even better they were all 30% off - JACKPOT!! The had a bunch of different Bellas, Tiddly Inks, Huggabuggs and some other images. Unfortunately no Kettos and they were out of some of the newer Bellas. But that's ok my online Bella order is just about complete I just need to finalize and hit submit.




This is one of the 'new' Bella's I picked up yesterday. There were several Bella's I wanted and just hadn't gotten around to ordering yet so the timing was perfect. The best part is I added my name to their mailing list and will be notified when new Bella orders come in. In addition to the Bella's they also had tons of Amuse some MFT and more. I guess with a name like "Bella Art" it only makes sense they carry Stamping Bellas I can't wait to go back.

I also acquired some Shimmerz to try during my 'Summer Stroll'. Vicki told me it's awesome to add just a little extra sparkle. I bought a couple of different colors but unfortunately the one I used on Tinker-abella doesn't show up to well in the photo.

Hope everyone enjoys their weekend.

stamps: Stamping Bella - sentiment: SU
paper: SU so saffron & almost amethyst
inks: memento-copics
nestabilities-shimmerz-SU ribbon-SU punches

Thinking of You - It's Been Awhile

I appologize I've been MIA . This past week was crazy busy with not much free time. Unfortunately I didn't have any prescheduled posts hence no new stuff. In addition to the craziness at work we have FINALLY had some summer time weather here. Hazy-Hot-Humid perfect New Englad Summer weather. Only a couple of more days until I take a vacation, let's hope the weather holds out.



Ever have one of those days when someone you haven't seen or heard from in a long time and then they just reappear? The other day while creating this card with a specific person in mind, and all of a sudden it made me think of one of my college friends who I have not had the chance to speak with in awhile. We did almost everything together and were inseperable during college and once we graduated.

Well after uploading this card and saving it for a future post I decided to check my facebook account. Now don't ask me why I even have one as I rarely ever check it. (one more thing with never enough time). Well who to my wondering eyes did appear but the friend I had just been thinking about. We've made lunch plans for while I'm on vacation to catch up. She and I can pick up a conversation as if it were yesterday even if its been months.

So if you have been thinking about someone recently and haven't spoken to them in a while give them a shout!

Enjoy your week.

stamps: Stamping Bella-Daydreamabella
paper: SU
copics-memento-nestabilities

Bella Summer Card Challenge

I actually got two challenges done in one week, a first for me. This week's challenge was to make a card about summer. Now normally that shouldn't be to difficult, but Summer has only made a brief appearance here.

After a beautiful sunny long weekend we are back to rain. The monkey's in the umbrella from an earlier post may have to make it back front and center.

My fella stamps don't see too much use, so I thought what better than Grillafella. There is nothing better than BBQ food.

Hope everyone continues to enjoy thier week. Maybe tomorrow we'll see sun.

stamps: Stampingbella-grillafella

paper: SU

ink: memento-copics

buttons-twine

Congrats to my Friend

My good friend Lori just completed her first ever triathlon this past Sunday. We are all so proud of her. She decided last fall to try something different. Kuddos to her, I'm not that brave. After training all winter she completed the triathlon in just 1:31:43. Not bad for a first timer. We were all there to cheer her on.


I used Sparkle's sketch challenge and instead of a Christmas card made a congratulations card. Would have loved to have been able to use one of the new release Bellas as they would have been more appropriate. Oh well, she has signed up for another one in September so I can use one then.




Remember we are half way to the a weekend! Enjoy.

stamps: Stamping Bella-Barbella
paper: SU-misc. scraps
copics-memenot-primas-bella dots

Another Sketch

I've been gong back and using the Bella Sketches on SCS to get some inspiration. These are good as you don't need to think as hard. I can't remember which sketch I used.





Hope you all had a nice weekend.


stamps: Stamping Bella
paper: SU
memento ink, copic, prima flowers, nestabilities, bella dots.

Bella's Favorite Stamper

Angie was chosen as Bella's favorite stamper for the month of June. This is my version that I thought would be good for one of my "cyber" friends. I know people may think I'm crazy, but thanks to these friends I actually have a blog.