Inching By To Say Hi

Good morning!  It's time for a new sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches; not only is there a great sketch, but a great twist as well...flowers!  Melissa is our sponsor for the week; here is the sketch:

I went with a fun, springy, pre-colored image from Doodle Pantry and paired it with a sentiment and patterned paper from the set.  I've done some layering and put my dies to use; for embellishing I've used some ribbon, and mini flowers with a pearl center.

Image/Sentiment: Doodle Pantry "Spring Critters" Digital Set
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Berry Sorbet and Blueberry Sky, Doodle Pantry Digi Patterned Paper
Embellies: PTI Berry Sorbet Dotted Satin Ribbon, Stamping Bella Flowers/Recollections Pearls 
Extras: Spellbinders Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Border Die, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details...we do hope you will play along!

Challenges entered:

Created with Love Challenges: For the Love of Critters
Love to Create: Friendship
The Ribbon Girl: Add Pearls

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Hello there, Peep!

Good morning!  Since today is Friday, that means it's Bellariffic Friday...I used to play along about every week, but got out of the habit....  I decided it was time to play again...this week is a sketch challenge and I do love those!  I had planned to use Stella, but I saw this adorable Peep and went with her instead.

The Peep is colored with pencils and her eyes are dotted with a black gel pen...isn't her vintage style adorable?  The phone is paper pieced and I've added some black glitter to "glam" it up.  The papers are distressed and I've added a resin flower and Swarovskis flatbacks for embellishing.  (I'm not so sure I like my embellishing, but it was almost 2 a.m. and I was getting tired....)

Image: Stamping Bella
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: Cryogen White, SU! Blushing Bride, PTI True Black, Prima DP
Embellies: Prima Resin Flower, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Jet", Doodlebug Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Charisma Cardz: Vintage
Crafty Cardmakers: Paper Piecing (phone)
Crazy Challenge: Vintage
Creative Knockouts: Make it Sparkle
Happy Campers: Glitter It

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

In The Garden....

Good morning!  Ruby's Rainbow has a new challenge for this next fortnight; our theme "In The  Garden" was chosen by Shaz.  With zero degree temperatures here at the present, this helps me look forward to spring...I am so ready for it!

As I was looking through my stamps for something to work with, I came across Stella and knew I had to ink her up...I love her quirkiness!  Do you like the smudges of dirt on her face?  She's colored with pencils and I've accented her crown and wand with yellow glitter.  The sketch is from Some Odd Girl; I've done a bit of distressing and added a button/twine for embellishing.

Image/Sentiment: Stamping Bella
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Dark Chocolate, and New Leaf, Jillibean Soup DP
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter, PTI Hibiscus Burst Button/Dark Chocolate Baker's Twine
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, MFT Large Scallop Die-namics Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the creations the girls have made...I would love to see your take on "In The Garden" too!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Crafty Cardmakers: Blooming Images
Ink it Pink: In The Garden
My Crafty Spot: Flowers
Paper Playtime: Use a Sentiment
Polkadoodles: Shabby Chic

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Ruby's Rainbow Challenge

Good Wednesday morning!  It's time for a new Ruby's Rainbow challenge; this fortnight Sandra has challenged us to make a card with black and white, plus one other color.  Sounds fun, right?!

I chose SU! Peach Parfait and I just happened to have some matching DP in my stash!  (I love the SU! In Color DSP; there's a nice variety of patterns which are perfect for the monochromatic look.  I really need to order the new set of colors....)  I simply colored the flower, added a generous helping of glitter, and finished it off with a large black brad.  I added 3 small brads to the image panel and called it good.  I thought of adding ribbon, but decided against it...I like the crisp, clean look...sometimes simple works!

Image: Stamping Bella
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Basic Black, Peach Parfait CS and DSP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Embellies: Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Crayola Colored Pencil, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will come on over to Ruby's Rainbow to gain some inspiration from the DT's creations.  What color will YOU choose to pair with black and white?  I can't wait to see!

I'm also entering my card in the following challenges:

Crafty Ann's Challenge Blog: It's a Girl Thing
Stamp and Create: Bold and Bright
Truly Madly Crafty Challenge: Monochrome
Try It On Tuesday: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

You Crack Me Up!

Good Friday morning!  Stamping Bella had a fun sketch for Bellariffic Friday this week, so I thought I would play along and make 1 more Easter card.  I combined a few challenges to make this one.

I pulled out one of my favorite DPs, colored the image to match, added a bit of glitter, some felt flowers and a Bella Dot.  I even added a sentiment to this one...not sure why I don't usually do that?

Image/Sentiment: Stamping Bella
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Lemon Tart, and Dark Chocolate, Heidi Grace DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Embellies: Felt (The Cat's Pajamas), Doodlebug Glitter, Bella Dot
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, The Cat's Pajamas CutUp Die, Dimensionals

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Bellariffic Friday: Sketch
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge: Easter/Spring
More Than Favors Wacky Wednesday: Easter/Spring
Rainbow Lady's Challenge Blog: Happy Easter
The Paper Shelter: Anything Goes/Easter
Tuesday Throwdown: Pastels


Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

TMS#140

Good morning!  Since it's Tuesday, I have another sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches to share with you.  I decided to make another baby card, using the baby boy version of the DP I used last week.

The image is colored with pencils and his jammies are paper pieced.  I used vellum and tiny brads for the corner panels so the DP could "peek" through.  I finished the card off with a sentiment attached with brads.

I hope you will hop on over to the TMS blog to check out the rest of the DT's creations.  It's a fun sketch...play along!

Image/Sentiment: Stamping Bella
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Harvest Gold, SU! Ballet Blue, Doodlebug, The Paper Studio Vellum
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Dies, Dimensionals

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Ditzy Craftymess: Baby Theme
Karen's Doodles: Make it for a Male

Thanks for stopping by; have a great week!

Angela

It's All About the Peeps!

Good morning!  Did you think I meant the edible Peeps?  LOL  I see the Easter ones are in the stores...do any of you like them?

It has been awhile since I've played along with Bellariffic Friday, but I had a bit of free time today so I combined the sketch with some other challenges.  I've been in a bit of a funk lately, but I like how this one turned out!

The Peeps are colored with pencils and their eyes are dotted with a black gel pen.  I did some paper piecing with the cup and added a big dose of glitter to the heart (love that sparkle!).  For embellishing, I kept it simple; a felt flower/leaves and some Swarovski flatbacks.

Image: Stamping Bella
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Fine Linen, and True Black, Fancy Pants Designs DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen, Stampin' Up Black Marker
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Black Diamond", Felt Flower/Leaves
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, MFT Die-namics Flower Die, TCP Cut Up Die (leaves), PTI Felt


I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Bellariffic Friday: Sketch
Crafty Purple Frog: Anything Goes
Craft Room Challenge: Bling and Glitter/Sparkle
Cute Card Thursday: Anything Goes
Paper Shelter: Paper Piecing
Papertake Weekly: BINGO (gems, diecuts, flowers)
Pixie Dust Studio: Your Favorite Things
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge: Handmade Flowers
Stamp and Create: Paper Piecing
Tuesday Throwdown: Spring Cleaning (use hoarded supplies---I used script DP and Swarovski flatbacks)

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Say What?

Good morning!  For Bellariffic Friday today I've got a fun Stella card to share.  I love Stella!  Something about her just makes me smile....

Stella is colored with pencils and accented with pink and yellow glitter.  Her eyes (and ,those of the mouse) are dotted with a black gel pen.  I dug out some SU! Hodgepodge Hardware, added some twill and a handmade felt flower for embellishment.

Image: Stamping Bella
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Simply Chartreuse, and Hibiscus Burst, the girls' paperie DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Embellies: SU! Hodgepodge Hardware, PTI Hibiscus Burst Twill, PTI Hibicus Burst and Simply Chartreuse Felt, Doodlebug Glitter (pink and yellow)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, MFT Die-namics Dies, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

This card is for the following challenges:

Bellariffic Friday: Anything Goes
Crafter's Companion: Anything Goes
Desert Islands Crafters:  Pick 3 from List (1. 2 or more patterned papers, 3. green, 4. sparkle/bling, 6. polka dots, 9. 2 or more die cuts---flower and leaves)
Penny's Paper Crafty: Anything Goes
Pretty Little Ribbon Shop: Anything Goes, plus ribbon
Shopping Our Stash: Metal Mania (SU! Hodgepodge Hardware)
Simon Says Stamp and Show: Anything Goes
Truly Scrumptious: All Creatures Great and Small (mouse)


Thank you for stopping by today; have a great weekend!

Angela

Bellarific Friday

Good morning!  Did you all know that Emily is back at SCS as a Member Company?  How cool is that?  The weekly challenges are posted there and you can also email your creation to Emily to be posted on Bloggabella.

As I was looking through my stamps yesterday, I picked out several possibilities but decided I had to go with this cute Peep...that heart was just asking to be paper pieced!  Lately I really hate to cover up pretty DP, so I decided I would stamp the image on a cutout that I could "patch" back together.  I then stamped the heart on the script DP; I thought I would just be able to color the scallops, but the DP was too dark...same thing with Peep.  As I was cutting the scallops out of CS, I wondered to myself why I thought this was a good idea?!  LOL  I used some twill for the corner elements of the sketch.  I toyed with adding a felt flower, but thought it looked better plain.

Image: Stamping Bella
Paper: PTI Hibiscus Burst and Dark Chocolate, Bo Bunny DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Embellie: PTI Dark Chocolate Twill
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Dimensionals


I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Charisma Cardz Challenges: Pretty in Pink
Corrosive Challenge Blog: I {Heart} You
Crafty Purple Frog Challenges: Valentine's Day/Show Us Some Love
Karen's Doodles: Paper Piecing

Thank you for stopping by!  Enjoy your weekend!

Angela

Bellarific Friday...on a Saturday....

Good morning! I'm a bit late with the Bellarific Friday challenge, but thought I would post my card anyway. I really wanted to play along because it was a sketch this week. The sketch had a pieced panel in the background, but I let my paper do the work for me since it looks "pieced" already. The paper is one of my favorites (an oldie, but goodie); I just distressed it a bit to add some extra dimension. The image is paper pieced and colored with pencils, then I added a bit of subtle glitter to the ornaments and star. I like how this one turned out!

Image: Stamping Bella

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and True Black, SU! Cherry Cobbler, Making Memories DP

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen

Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Black Grosgrain Ribbon

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Making Memories Distressing Tool, SU! Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by; enjoy your weekend!

Angela

Creative Card Crew Challenge

Good morning! Our new challenge at the Creative Card Crew is "Thankful". Since Thanksgiving is right around the corner, I chose to go with a Thanksgiving theme. Our sponsor for this challenge is Simon Says Stamp.
The image is colored with pencils, cut out with a Spellbinder's die, then popped up for definition. I kept it simple and used brads for embellishing. I don't know about you, but I am really looking forward to enjoying turkey and pumpkin pie with my family! I'm thankful to have the holiday off this year.

Image: Stamping Bella

Sentiment: SU!

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Fine Linen, SU! Cherry Cobbler, Imaginisce DP

Embellies: Spare Parts Brads

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, SU! Dimensionals

You can check out the rest of the DT's creations here...we would love to see you play along!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Bellarific Friday

Good Friday morning! I combined the challenge on Blogabella (snowflakes) with a sketch challenge, a challenge to use 4 embellishments (let me tell you, that wasn't easy!), and a challenge to use some sparkle (LOVE sparkle!).

The image is colored with pencils and accented with glitter. I diecut, glittered, and layered some Spellbinder's snowflakes for my main embellishment, topping it with a Bella Dot and Swarovski crystal. I like the look of the glitz paired with the Kraft DP.

Image: Stamping Bella

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Dark Chocolate, SU! Cherry Cobbler, Jillibean Soup DP

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Polar Bear", PTI Dark Chocolate Twill, Bella Dots in "Chocolate", Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "AB"

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Dies, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

Bellarific Friday: Snowflakes

Cards and More: Sketch

CCEE Stampers: 4 Embellishments (Twill, Glitter-2 kinds, Bella Dots, Swarovski Crystals, Diecut Snowflakes

Papertake Weekly Challenge: Anything Goes (plus a bit of bling, if you want)

The Purple Frog Challenge: Sparkle

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a great day and enjoy your weekend!

Angela

you're ONE in a million

Good Friday morning! My card today features a vintage gumball machine that I thought would go perfectly with the Basic Grey "Out of Print" DP that I have been using lately. I LOVE this line...it is nice and shabby with such eclectic patterns.

The image is colored with silver and dark gray with just a pop of red for the gumball; I applied Crystal Effects to the gumball, so it is nice and shiny. The papers are distressed and I added some brads on the image panel for embellishing.

Image: Stamping Bella "Vintage Gumball Machine" (sentiment included)

Paper: SU! Naturals White and Cherry Cobbler, Basic Grey DP

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, Crystal Effects

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Making Memories Distressing Tool

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Bellarific Friday: Stripes

Charisma Cardz Challenges: Anything Goes

Jen del Muro's Sketch For You To Try: October

Ruby's Rainbow: Metal

Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by today!

Angela

Twin Baby Boys

Here's another card I made for the Mom-to-be of twin boys. I used one of my favorite Stamping Bella images...love to paper piece this one! The sentiment is computer generated, and I used some Bella Dots for embellishing.

Image: Stamping Bella

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Smokey Shadow, SU! DSP

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU! Black Marker

Embellies: Bella Dots

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, SU! Dimensionals

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

CES Challenges: New Beginnings

Ruby's Rainbow: Cute and Cuddly

Wee Memories: Free for All

That's it for now...I hope to get some crafty time today....

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Stella and Her Broomstick

Good morning and "Happy Friday"...Bellarific Friday, that is! The challenge for this week was Halloween, so I decided to go with Stella. This cute stamp was sitting in my stash uninked, so she needed a bit of love....

Stella is colored with pencils and accented with glitter...of course, I didn't forget her lipstick; I am thinking she loves it as much as I do! LOL I'm really not sure why I came up with the crazy idea to cut her out, but as soon as I started I was doubting my judgement...it took me forever! I used a bunch of diecuts and some Swarovski flatbacks to finish the card.

Image: Stamping Bella "Stella and Her Broomstick"

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, True Black, and Plum Pudding, SU! Pumpkin Pie, We R Memory Keepers DP, The Paper Studio Black Glitter Paper

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen

Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Light Amethyst"

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics Cloud Die, MFT Felt, Martha Stewart Bat Punch

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Designer's Choice Challenge (DCC1012): Halloween/Fall

Simon Says....: Halloween/Goth

Creative Card Crew: Spooky Fun

Thanks for stopping by today!

Angela

TMS#111

Good Tuesday morning! It's time for another fun challenge over at the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog. Kathleen has drawn our sketch this week and it's a good one!

I decided to go with a Halloween theme and used some of my favorite DP that I have been hoarding. Never mind that I have quite a bit of much newer Halloween DP to choose from...there is just something about this particular paper that speaks to me! I really am going to be sad when I use it all up....

Bella is colored with pencils and I added some glitter to the pumpkin face and her boots. I used an MFT die for the scallops, added some ribbon and a few Bella Dots. This is a fun sketch...I'll have to try it again.

Image: Stamping Bella

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and True Black, SU! Pumpkin Pie, Wild Wasabi, and Lovely Lilac, KI Memories DP

Embellies: Wright's Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Bella Dots, Doodlebug Glitter (black), Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, MFT Die-namics Scallop Border Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will head on over to the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog to check out all of the DT's cards. Better yet, play along! This week is a judged challenge and we want to see your creations!

Thanks for stopping by; enjoy your day!

Angela

Bellarific Friday

Good morning and happy Friday! Today's challenge on Blogabella was animals, along with patterned paper. As I was looking through my stamps, I came across Butch and Mimi and knew they would be perfect!

After choosing my DP, I decided to leave my image uncolored...I like the way it mimics the black/cream in the DP. I added just a bit of color (along with some glitter!) to their bows...just for fun! I added a bit of PTI Raspberry Fizz to the mix along with a felt flower and vine diecut.

Image: Stamping Bella

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, True Black, and Raspberry Fizz, Fancy Pants Designs DP

Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Embossing Arts Glitter (pink), Swarovski Flatback Crystal in Jet

Extras: Crayola Colored Pencils, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics "Rolled Flower" Die, Cheery Lynn Designs "Fanciful Flourish" Die, PTI Felt in Raspberry Fizz, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Well, that's all for today. I placed an order with DeNami Designs and received the cutest package of chicks...all kinds of chicks...doing all kinds of fun things! Maybe I will sit down today and play with them.... Stay tuned....

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your weekend!

Angela

Bellarific Friday...A Little Early....

Hello again! I usually don't post twice in one day, but I realized that August is almost over and I need to squeeze in this months SFYTT! Boy, I am cutting it close!

The challenge for Bellarific Friday this week is back-to-school and I combined the two challenges. It's amazing to see how much the kids have grown when it's time to get those back-to-school clothes. My Ivy, who just turned 13, has been taller than me for quite some time now...she even wears a bigger shoe! My Davis, age 11, is not far behind....

Image: Stamping Bella

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and True Black, SU! Daffodil Delight and Ruby Red, Simple Stories DP

Embellies: Ribbon Trends Twill, Maya Road Stick Pins

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Felt (The Cat's Pajamas), MFT Rolled Rose Die, Spellbinders

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

TMS#105

Good Tuesday morning! Tuesday means it's time for another sketch; this week our sketch was drawn by Kathleen. It's a fun one with lots of possibilities! I decided to go with one of the Peeps and some October Afternoon DP...a little coloring and paper piecing too....

Image/Sentiment: Stamping Bella "Knitting Peep"

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen

Paper: SU! Poppy Parade, PTI True Black, October Afternoon DP

Embellie: Black Grosgrain Ribbon (my stash)

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I thought this was a really versatile sketch...can't wait to see what the rest of the DT comes up with. Hop on over to the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog to check them out! Better yet, I'd love to see what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by; have a great week!

Angela

1 Card...3 Challenges!

Hello and happy Friday! Today I've got a card to share that works for 3 challenges:

1. Bellarific Friday---Christmas Card

2. Creative Corner---All the B's---Black, Bling, Buttons, and Bows

3. Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge

(I am really hoping that glitter counts as "bling"...please don't turn me in to the "Bling Patrol"! The red Santa hat has glittery trim and the black snowflakes are glittery as well. Also, the button and bow are on the large snowflake.)

Image: Stamping Bella

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and True Black, SU! Cherry Cobbler, Making Memories DP, The Paper Studio Black Glitter CS

Embellies: PTI Black Button, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Cream Twine (my stash)

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, SU! Scallop Edge Punch, Spellbinders Snowflake Dies, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

Thanks for stopping by today!

Angela