It's Bellarific Friday!

Happy Friday! That means today is Bellarific Friday and this week our theme is "Lovey Dovey". For my card I used the little "Love Bug" Huggabugg; I think she's pretty lovey!

Love Bug is stamped, colored, sprayed with Glimmer Mist, and last the glitter was added to her wings. All that shimmery goodness was a bit hard to photograph, so I added a close up. In real life, the image is crisp and so shimmery!

I paper pieced the the middle panel; it's a really fun technique and so great for using up those leftover bits of DP (or not, since I don't always use leftovers!). I just cut a strip of copy paper to size, glued on the DP with a glue stick, and trimmed. Super easy! (Does anybody else love glue sticks? My favorite brand is Ross, and now I can't find them.... I really like them because you have a bit of "wiggle room" before they dry. I can never seem to get things straight my first try.... If you know of a good one, please let me know. Thanks!)

With all the shimmer, I kept the rest of the embellishing simple and added some chocolate Bella Dots to finish the card.

Image/Sentiment: Stamping Bella's "Love Bug" Huggabugg

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: PTI Dark Chocolate, SU! Rose Red, G.P. White, Imaginisce DP

Embellies: Bella Dots, Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Glimmer Mist in "Pearl"

Extras: Crayolas/Goo Gone, Cuttlebug "Floral Fantasy" Embossing Folder, SU! Oval Punch, Foam Tape

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

Angela

BSAT8: Yummalicious! Stella Loves Cocoa

Our challenge was three-fold: winter themed, use ink to distress the paper edges and post at SCS what distressing technique was used.

I used the direct to paper and sponging techniques, using SU! Chocolate Chip ink. I tried Close to Cocoa and found it wasn't dark enough. I also distressed the snowflakes before giving them a coating of sparkly goodness; today I used "Angel Dust" by Art Glitter.

Stella is colored with Prismas/Goo Gone; her crown and wand also have a touch of glitter. I chose to stamp the sentiment along the side of the image panel just for something different. Who doesn't think cocoa is "yummalicious"? Especially with marshmallows!

Image/Sentiment: Stamping Bella "Stella Needs Her Fix", "Yummalicious"

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU! Chocolate Chip

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate, Imaginisce DP

Embellies: Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter "Angel Dust", Making Memories Brads, Doodlebug Glitter

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Snowflake Dies, Foam Tape

Thanks for stopping by today!

Have a goodie!

Angela

TMS28: Guess hoo loves you?

This week the theme over at Tuesday Morning Sketches is "Buttons and Bows" and the Sponsor is Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps.

I chose Olivia the Owl for my image, the sentiment is computer generated, and the DP is from Imaginisce's Perfectly Posh Collection.

Olivia is colored with Prismas/Goo Gone and the paper piecing on her tummy is sprayed with Shimmer Spritz in Cotton Candy. I stopped embellishing with her hair bow, but what I really wanted to do was give her a bit of glittery eye shadow! DD held me back with a firm "No"! The image is cut out and mounted with Spellbinders Nestabilities.

The brown button on the bow is from PTI and the others are from Autumn Leaves. I hired DD to thread the buttons and was really excited when she agreed! Problem is, she only lasted for 4 buttons! There are a total of 23! LOL

Image: Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: PTI Dark Chocolate, SU! Regal Rose, Imaginisce DP

Embellies: Shimmer Spritz in Cotton Candy. SU! Regal Rose Grosgrain Ribbon, PTI/Autumn Leaves Buttons, DMC Floss

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders

Thanks for stopping by today; I hope your day is a great one!

Angela

MOJO120: Hebrews 11:1

I am just squeaking by with this card tonight! Whew! (My brother had asked me for some computer help, which is a bit funny since I am not by any means a whiz! So, I was busy helping him.) This was a great MOJO Monday sketch; I think the layout was perfect for using a sentiment. Julee has some beautiful sentiments over at Verve, along with fabulous images.

I thought of this paper right away when sitting down to make this card. I found it at Stamping Bella and had to have it; funny thing is, I use very little mustard.... There was just something about it.... The patterns are beautiful and a sheet of diecuts was included in the package. I don't really use these, so I was so happy that I thought of using one of them for the sentiment. I did trim it with my Spellbinders after stamping.

I pretty much followed the sketch, including the embellishments. I wanted to let the paper and Bible verse shine. It is embellished simply with some satin ribbon and Swarovski crystals.

Sentiment: Verve
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: SU! Basic Gray, Basic Black, So Saffron, My Mind's Eye DP
Embellies: Black Satin Ribbon, Black Swarovski Flatback Crystals
Extras: Spellbinders, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Foam Tape

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

ICCJAN10: Have you been naughty or nice?

I like to play the PTI swaps over on SCS; it's a great group of ladies and the cards always rock!

A lot of the group are really into scrapbooking, so Banu set up a blog to post scrapbooking and cardmaking challenges. Check it out here: Inspired Crafters. This is yesterday's card sketch; we were to make a Christmas card. I like the idea of making them throughout the year, so when Christmas rolls around I'll have a good selection to choose from.

I bought this Doodlebug paper and didn't get a chance to use it this past season, so I was glad to use some today. The red is flocked, so it has a really nice texture! I considered mounting it on red, but decided against it....

The chick is colored with Prismas/Goo Gone and the hat is embellished with glitter; it is super sparkly in real life! Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter really rocks; if you get the chance to, give it a try....

The sentiment is from Pink Cat Studio; I think it's kind of sassy!

Image: Stampendous Calendar Chicks

Sentiment: Pink Cat Studio

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Pure Poppy, Doodlebug DP

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI Pure Poppy

Embellies: PTI Pure Poppy Twill, Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in Angel Dust

Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders, Foam Tape

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Chicken Taco Soup

No card this morning, but I wanted to share a really good recipe. It was given to me by my friend Melissa who I "met" over on SCS.

I served it for supper last night and it is so good! My DH, DS and I all love it...DD won't touch it! LOL Maybe it's because she's a tween.... I say "black", she says "white"! Does this happen at anybody else's house?

Chicken Taco Soup

1 onion, finely chopped

1 can chili beans

1 can corn

1 large can tomato sauce

1 large can diced tomatoes/chilies

1 package taco seasoning

1 12 ounce can beer

2-3 chicken small chicken breasts

Combine all ingredients in Crock Pot. Cook on low for 5 hours. Remove chicken breasts and shred; return to pot for 1 hour.

I like to add a can of black beans as well. If you do, it won't fit in a 4 quart Crock Pot; you will need a larger one. Last night I substituted hominy for the corn and it tasted wonderful; really, you could add both.

I like to garnish the soup with shredded Co-Jack cheese, a dollop of sour cream and Fritos. You could also use black olives, green onions, etc.

***I think the "secret ingredient" is the can of beer. We are not drinkers, so I send DH out to buy a can of beer just so I can make this soup; it is really yummy!***

That's all for now.... I hope to be back later with a card. Stay warm and have a great day!

Angela

Bellariffic Friday: Back to School

This week's theme for Bellariffic Friday was "Back to School". I had found this fun computer-themed paper, which was on clearance, during a shopping trip a long time ago. I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to use it, so my focus was the college girl going back to school.

The image was colored with Prismas/Goo Gone. I find coloring with the darker colors difficult for me.... If anybody has any tips, I would love to hear them! The card is embellished simply with a bit of glitter, some ribbon and Bella Dots (they rock!).

Image: Stamping Bella "Clickabella"
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: SU! Ruby Red, PTI Pure Black, G.P. White, Basic Grey Ambrosia DP, Krop Talk DP
Embellies: Wright's Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Bella Dots, Doodlebug Glitter
Extras: Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders, Foam Tape

Well, it's my guess my monkeys won't be "back to school" today. School is already 2 hours late, with many around here being cancelled. We'll see....

Thanks for stopping by; have a goodie!

Angela