Snow Ready

We are supposed to be getting a major Nor'easter and blizzard here today. Schools are already canceled, businesses closed and it hasn't even started snowing yet. I unfortunately work in health care so we never close. I thought this image was very appropriate for today's weather.

This card was for the last Bella sketch challenge hosted by Jamie. And guess what, I actually was randomly picked for the Bella bucks. I'm super excited now I just need to decide what else I "need".

Thank goodness it's hump day, now if I can just get home from work later all will be good. For those of you in the area stay warm and safe.

stamps: stamping Bella
paper: misc. scraps
nesties, copics, bella dots

Bella Twisted Challenge #8

This week Hope gave us a color challenge to use. Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery, Cameo Coral and Tempting Turquoise were the assigned colors. When I first saw the challenge I thought I don't know if I can make these colors work together. I am a very basic color combo kind of person. The SU color wheel is my friend. LOL! I refer to it often; not that it always helps. I'm actually kind of pleased at how well I was able to work with the assigned colors.




I think the purse and shoe actually turned out ok. Again, most of my shoes are black and my purses are of a solid color and may change with the season. The idea of having a bright colorful purse and matching shoes is neat, I just don't know if I could bring myself to use them.

Love the bright cheery colors everyone uses and I maybe should try some of the color challenges to get me to open up my mind. Occasionally I'll look at the nurses' scrubs at work and think "Wow what a great color combo" only to go home and revert back to my boring self.

How do you come up with your color combinations and choice of DSP?

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend, it is absolutely spectacular here.

stamps: Stamping Bella sentiment: Stamping Bella
paper: SU
SU ribbon - SU scalloped punch - copics

Better Late than Never

Last weeks Bella challenge by Vicki was to use at least two of your favorite things on your card. I used one of my favorite color combos of pink, brown & a light green. (I don't know why the brown is showing up black though!) I also used my copics which seem to be the only way I color now, also my new found love of flowers. I'm surprised at myself for not using any ribbon though since I love that too.



Isn't this Puppybella cute. I tried to match the color of my dog, but the "wheat color' didn't come out so well. I have a Soft Coated Wheaton and he is the most friendly dog ever. What I also liked about this image was the dog bow & bandana. My dog never gets a bow since he's a boy, and Al gets so upset when the groomer puts a bandana on him. He allows the dog to wear it long enough for me to snap a picture and then takes it off. I think he looks cute with a bandana, but Al says no boy dog should wear a bandana so sometimes it's a matter of picks the dog up at the groomer determining how long the bandana stays on.

Do you have a dog and is it allowed to be "dressed?"

Hope everyone enjoys their weekend. The weather here is supposed to be fabulous, what's the weather in your area?

stamps: Stamping Bella
paper: SU
nestabilities-copics-prima flowers-bella dots

Bella Sketch Challenge #73

When the Ketto's first came out I wasn't sure if I liked them or not. I originally ordered one with another order to see what they looked like in person. I've since received some images from my fellow Bella Sistahs Pat and Jane. They are really growing on me and I will probably add some to my next Bella order.

Sketch challenges are one of the best things. I find it so much easier to have someone else 'draw' the design as my cards come together much quicker that way. I really enjoyed the sketch this week and am so glad Jamie is back to doing them.

Please join us in the Bella Forum and play along. You have the chance of winning some great prizes while having fun and getting your creative juices flowing.

Hope everyone is enjoying their week. I know I am, being on vacation with no set schedule is doing me well.

stamps: Stamping Bella - Wasabi Ketto

paper: Misc scraps - DCWV

ink: memento & copics

Other: Nestabilities-ribbon

Bella Twisted Challenge #7

This week Hope challenged us to use some "bling" on our card. Now who doesn't like a little bling? Or in the case of some "A lot of bling".

I try to be a CAS kind of person, but with so many different types of embellishments it's kind of hard not use them. For some reason the stickles I used on the wings are not showing up so well in the photo, but they really sparkle in person. I also have been using a lot of Bella dots and primas lately.

The paper I received from my first Bella Sistah Pat (thanks Pat) and the green paper actually has sparkle built in.

Hope everyone has a great week.

stamps - Stamping bella

paper - SU-DCWV

memento ink - copics - stickles - nestabilities - Bella dots

Show and Tell #2

This month's show and tell challenge from Vicki is to make a card showing what you do when you need a little less hard time and a little more bliss. Do you garden? Do you listen to music? Read a book? Take a bath? Go shopping? Stamp? Come join us in the Bella Forum.

As you probably all know by now my favorite form of relaxation is to Scuba Dive. There is nothing more peaceful than being underwater. The tranquility and silence is amazing. But if I can't be underwater, my next favorite place is on top.

There is nothing more relaxing than sitting on the beach with a good book and an umbrella drink. (Preferably someplace tropical). My all time favorite island is Grand Cayman at the East End. There isn't much to do there except to relax and enjoy the breath taking views. We try to get to Cayman at least once a year and spend a week or two. We've been at various times every year and every time is more enjoyable than the last.

So here's to fun and relaxing in the sun. Hope your enjoying your week. It is absolutely gorgeous here now. Let's hope it lasts.

stamps: Stamping Bella-Kinibella sentiment: MFT
paper: SU pink piroutte (so sad to loose this color), Misc. DCWV
memento-copics-primas