tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364955892024-03-07T13:37:07.455-08:00Bella Rose CreationsWho am I? I am currently a Stay-At-Home mom of two, Bella Rose is my daughter. In my former life I was a scientist, editor and webpage designer. I've never considered myself crafty or artistically inclined and attended a rubber stamping class (shortly after my daughter was born) for some adult conversation. Bella patiently entertained herself or slept through the entire class (and a few others), while I discovered a whole new world. Handmade cards appeal to a creative side I didn't know I had.Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.comBlogger187125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-37326450380030119172009-05-29T14:04:00.000-07:002009-05-29T14:39:47.161-07:00Congratulations to a Big Smartie!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw8TVWMdKf7XSUgqVfotsWFNrvEe1Tgfg4QvC2YBqo5chJ1vgVN6cMTSv8M4vmhWXrjI76m5UJmBNb5m8jZm3XA_m1Qsmj1pwOJmhGSsfbsEo7cJP4X25CFv55aHrDo_HskStyLQ/s1600-h/Simons+Graduation+Favors2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw8TVWMdKf7XSUgqVfotsWFNrvEe1Tgfg4QvC2YBqo5chJ1vgVN6cMTSv8M4vmhWXrjI76m5UJmBNb5m8jZm3XA_m1Qsmj1pwOJmhGSsfbsEo7cJP4X25CFv55aHrDo_HskStyLQ/s400/Simons+Graduation+Favors2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341362363384873506" border="0" /></a>This has got to be the cutest...and simplest little favor to make. No stamping in this one...just candy, computer and matching Chinese box...LOL.<br /><br />So let's see...layout 'Congratulations' in Word (to make things simple I just used the Mailing Labels 1' X 4" format then printed on Computer Paper...I had to do a little creative cutting to get them to line up. Then I literally taped them on the seam...whipped out 18 of these in seconds (okay well not seconds but compared to that '<a href="http://bellarosecreations.blogspot.com/2009/05/when-you-want-to-send-flowers.html">cover the pre-made box fiasco'</a> the same night it SEEMED like seconds).<br /><br />Then I simply took 1/4" red satin ribbon and tied it to the ends...Viola...done! Now if my DH had tied the ribbons instead of tempting me with the Terminator these would've been done in 1/2 a second (if you are scratching your head, see Box Fiasco link)Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-74652287665847305762009-05-26T07:19:00.001-07:002009-05-27T09:35:12.925-07:00When you want to send flowers...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5JilBd8KLccP2akWkTLSg5-DBTHeBbv083kq_PJG0_w7w9Gn27TY0YDZ09zXBYUqsoSRGZgPkv3rD39hqD6q1gRrDCOeKMGDtFpytbT0BVIdbwa1AdJHaOJ3JTjoP_U1cymsniw/s1600-h/trio+of+FlowerPots.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5JilBd8KLccP2akWkTLSg5-DBTHeBbv083kq_PJG0_w7w9Gn27TY0YDZ09zXBYUqsoSRGZgPkv3rD39hqD6q1gRrDCOeKMGDtFpytbT0BVIdbwa1AdJHaOJ3JTjoP_U1cymsniw/s400/trio+of+FlowerPots.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340137972755949282" border="0" /></a><br />...but can't see the point in spending a minimum of $50! The following card looks so complicated but isn't at all! I apologize for the awful pictures...I haven't quite gotten my 'photo area' re-set up after the last quicky clean-up for a party. See I do most of my crafting on the dining room table...and when holidays come around (way too often) I have to quick clean off the table so we can actually use it...you know for EATING!<br /><br />Anyway, I procrastinated again...I know shock! So I was up until 4AM the day before my son's PreSchool graduation (when did 'graduations' from EVERYTHING become the norm). I had the 'gifts' for many, many months and just had to make a card...and I had this Flower Pot card in mind. I knew it would be perfect.<br /><br />Now you may be asking...4AM...no way I'm NOT making that card...but really it wasn't the card. The cards came together quickly...very quickly...it was covering the boxes and DH distracting me. Not 'that' distracting...really we've been married 6 years and have two kids...no he put on "The Terminator" my favorite movie! If I had all the pieces prepped and ready it would've been perfect craft assembly material...however I procrastinated...so I had nothing. Which meant I sat like a lummox watching a movie I've seen 100 times and then FINALLY started crafting around midnight...isn't that how it always works?<br /><br />So back to the cards...I found the tutorial <a href="http://sluman.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2009/01/25/flower-pot-pocket-card/">here</a> (thank you Stephanie). But being 'thrifty' aka cheap, I didn't want to cut into 12X12 cardstock for a mere 1/2 inch...so I cut my cards using 8.5 X 11 cardstock...and got three per sheet...YAY! Just in case you want to do the same...here are the scoring measurements I used.<br /><br />Cut cardstock 3-1/2″ x 8 1/2″. Score in landscape position at 3 1/2″ and 7". Which leaves 1 1/2" left...which is the foldover...a little shorter but just fine!<br /><br />Now the first thing you may ask "Is where DID she get that COOL cardstock!", I mean is it marbled, stamped that way...well I may be that good (I am)...but nope it is designer paper...you know you buy that stack (shut up we all have) and have all that leftover UGLY paper...well this is the 'ugly' paper...looks like terra cotta doesn't it! Remember my cheap comment well I use plain white cardstock and then cover with DSP...in this case DCWV STack 3 (yea I STILL have some of that). I cut a 3.5" square piece and a 1.5" X 3.5" strip.<br /><br />I was very tired so while I think if I make these again...I would add some 'fun' on the front...these were perfect for a 1AM effort! I also per <a href="http://dawnsstampingthoughts.typepad.com/dawns_stampin_studio/2009/05/flower-pot-card-video-.html">Dawn Griffith</a> (follow this link for a GREAT video), closed them with glue instead of ribbon...but note I ONLY glued the top bit and left the bottom unglued to make it easier to get the card in and out...this way you can be 'less' than perfect with glue and not have a wonderful pot with no way to get those flowers in!!<br /><br />I used the Sizzix Flowers Layers #3 to make the flowers...they are one layer (really I would do more layers next time...) with a Sizzix Sizlets Button center. Best part, I used up some scraps to make these...awesome! I would love to try a 5 layer flower set! Inside of the card I wrote (didn't have time to layout on printer...remember 2AM now!!!)..."Thanks for helping me Grow!" and made DS and DD write their name. So all in all...it took me about 1.5 hours to make 6.<br /><br />So why was I up until 4AM...well....<br />Take a look at these deceptively simple 'altered' boxes...OMG they were a complete time sink! I swear it would've taken LESS time to make the stinkin' boxes and re-package the pre-bought jewelry...sigh.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj2B0IB3FwR3_ilNsfntMksSkygoe_MOLjyjoTxzOQd3YI5jM39nz5t5WWviWg5JpnYSyGUtjFkFZUBsQ4qdPvs-NYxruu2rPL1MfZ4XlFu2Tyf-hzqc2cjIZvGlotsYrE2G297Q/s1600-h/trio+of+altered+Teacher+gifts.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj2B0IB3FwR3_ilNsfntMksSkygoe_MOLjyjoTxzOQd3YI5jM39nz5t5WWviWg5JpnYSyGUtjFkFZUBsQ4qdPvs-NYxruu2rPL1MfZ4XlFu2Tyf-hzqc2cjIZvGlotsYrE2G297Q/s400/trio+of+altered+Teacher+gifts.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340137750032941922" border="0" /></a><br />But I liked that final outcome. And I am finally getting smart...I packaged the cards in a Clear Envelope from Clearbags.com...so I got oohs and ahhs...from the other mothers AND the teachers! Hey I need that kind of recognition...afterall I was so mentally deficient I lost my keys in the church and drank my coffee (that DH went and got for me...Luv U honey) without sugar...I was half done before I noticed!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_DLkr7ZxN_8iSicvbnTgIOI209WtvxekGDk_4GO0BtWZ5rw3pv3j_IFAke23zIh_6HSO-qTXU-im6wieHC2-DW5FCTIsPKDk2AHOLuIZxZZ8GDp8m2pdbRW6f6LqmpDEAZMlUxg/s1600-h/Flowers+Pots+and+Gifts.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_DLkr7ZxN_8iSicvbnTgIOI209WtvxekGDk_4GO0BtWZ5rw3pv3j_IFAke23zIh_6HSO-qTXU-im6wieHC2-DW5FCTIsPKDk2AHOLuIZxZZ8GDp8m2pdbRW6f6LqmpDEAZMlUxg/s400/Flowers+Pots+and+Gifts.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340137870541456322" border="0" /></a><br />Supplies:<br /><ul><li>Cardstock: White (Walmart); DCWV Spring Stack and Stack III; </li><li>Tools: Fiskars Threading Water; Sizzix Flower Layers #3 and Sizzlits Buttons Round<br /></li></ul>Don't stop now...here are some really cool alterations I REALLY liked...because NO ONE should ever throw THIS card away!<br /><br />Flower Pot Album from SCS <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1304587">JeanFB</a><br />Flower Pot with Stand from SCS <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1338458?perpage=96&si=tlc215">kraftyaunt</a> or <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1337085?cat=16116&perpage=96&si=tlc215">mtgchic</a>Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-34370056679186380822009-05-24T06:37:00.000-07:002009-05-24T06:53:28.307-07:00Alert: Really Bad Pictures Ahead...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdflK_NfXYeGDpci8fLEbkbzTTCIkV0wrlKLJtQ6OvkqSCupHoyVwCbsF4xs2-J2PCpIX_RE4L78yaddoq1GHGJnxAYU6g7VPLjgIq7KZNua36e9SKmASMAD9FJsXT5ds_xaEAEg/s1600-h/Bellas+BD+School+Favor_two.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdflK_NfXYeGDpci8fLEbkbzTTCIkV0wrlKLJtQ6OvkqSCupHoyVwCbsF4xs2-J2PCpIX_RE4L78yaddoq1GHGJnxAYU6g7VPLjgIq7KZNua36e9SKmASMAD9FJsXT5ds_xaEAEg/s400/Bellas+BD+School+Favor_two.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339386927345985666" border="0" /></a><br />I thought I would share some things I've made...I know it has been awhile but whatever. The pictures will be terrible 1. Because by the time I finished the items it was VERY late and no natural light was available! 2. My camera is in a funk...I can't decide if it is because my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">DS</span> 'borrows' it occasionally and sets one of the functions on it improperly or what. I mean sorting that out would require reading the 1 inch thick manual....never gonna happen...<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">LOL</span>.<br /><br />These are simple little favors for DD Preschool class for her <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">BD</span>...which is in JUNE!!! Boy was that fun to explain..."no we are having a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">BD</span> party in Early May for your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">BD</span> in JUNE...no it isn't your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">BD</span> yet, no REALLY it isn't your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">BD</span> yet". But then I couldn't resist..."so if it was your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">BD</span> what theme would you like"..."well if you couldn't pick princesses" "Because the princesses are on vacation at Disney during the summer...so they can't come to your party this year, they came last year..." And so it goes.<br /><br />Oh yeah about the little favor! It was SERIOUSLY simple...I was going to cover the actual candy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">ala</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">nugget</span> style but one kid has a nut allergy so I wanted to make sure he didn't get the 'nut' candy...and because at 11PM at night well I realized the ONE pack of candy I bought did JUST the amount I needed...so much for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">pre</span>-planning...and no worries no children were hurt in the making or distribution of this candy favor. Thank goodness for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">PreSchool</span> Teachers that rock...wait until you see the gifts I gave them! They deserve them...and then some!Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-19582320879413555482009-04-02T12:34:00.000-07:002009-04-02T12:35:44.295-07:00Blog Candy for DC Metro Area people...Well if you are in the DC Metro area and want free tickets to Sugarloaf Craft Festival...head on over to the EtsyCrest page to enter!<br /><br /><a href="http://etsycrest.blogspot.com/2009/04/free-sugarloaf-tickets.html">http://etsycrest.blogspot.com/2009/04/free-sugarloaf-tickets.html</a><br /><br />I'm not that active on Etsy anymore but the EtsyCrest group is still a great group of local crafters for me...and I LOVE doing craft shows.Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-25891409912285628952009-03-27T16:39:00.000-07:002009-03-27T17:06:47.590-07:00Pixie Pinwheels<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIc3HaBmmBzeMohGBUKSCvSZJEEzd-GKU5e_RCrxrWXHtlBXy3E9Y74nEXoqIdKn4M6arH9dnnuYQqHgk8HM-0QXgXi6vOFqFjdiJwhV5HSz7lpuokswwyAwRayO2LZ9C33uiH1g/s1600-h/pinwheels_all2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318016852700805986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 247px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIc3HaBmmBzeMohGBUKSCvSZJEEzd-GKU5e_RCrxrWXHtlBXy3E9Y74nEXoqIdKn4M6arH9dnnuYQqHgk8HM-0QXgXi6vOFqFjdiJwhV5HSz7lpuokswwyAwRayO2LZ9C33uiH1g/s400/pinwheels_all2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Not the best picture I'll admit...but well you get the idea...Pixie Pinwheels are candy and a toy wrapped up in one! Who wouldn't like that! I can't wait to sneak one of these in each Easter Basket...because while they ARE beautiful...these actually work. Yes I tested EACH ONE to make sure!<br /><br />So this is like the easiest little pattern. I got mine from <a href="http://dawnsstampingthoughts.typepad.com/">Dawn Griffith</a>...she even has a <a href="http://dawnsstampingthoughts.typepad.com/dawns_stampin_studio/2008/07/pin-wheel-video-with-dawn.html">video</a>. Dawn is a selfless person that generously makes free video tutorials and demonstrates all kinds of cards...and her instructions are just so practical and easy to follow!<br /><div></div><br /><div>It took longer to select which designer paper to pair with what pixie stix flavor (yeah right...they are all the same flavor)...than it did to assemble these babies!</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5Na_rjKCQb0-hT6AxEEnwUSc8BWgavdNHTtekb02gY-Qbt2KVNXImhRAay3givaglOzCq1kQu_4eJtdnA3GpyZrCJzj6OJma7KOALRVH9E_9LrHhL0pxtrgVwncYTKW3XLBQ3A/s1600-h/pinwheels_single.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318022934011859154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 329px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5Na_rjKCQb0-hT6AxEEnwUSc8BWgavdNHTtekb02gY-Qbt2KVNXImhRAay3givaglOzCq1kQu_4eJtdnA3GpyZrCJzj6OJma7KOALRVH9E_9LrHhL0pxtrgVwncYTKW3XLBQ3A/s400/pinwheels_single.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>So I used DCWV...why do you ask? Well because I have a serious problem...every time they have a $9.99 (or less) sale of one of those humongous stacks I CAN'T HELP MYSELF!!! I buy one. I mean EVERY TIME! Honestly I am thinking of swinging by Joanns on Thursday because they have the Spring Stack on sale...I have the 2007 and 2008 stack but apparently I NEED the 2009 Spring Stack...yes it is ridiculous. </div><br /><div></div><div></div><div>So I rejoice every time I can use up designer paper! I really wish I could find a really simple (ie works with everything) OSW for 12X12 paper...so I can start making some really cool note cards. Oh yeah...and I'm pretty addicted to any of the Cuttlebug folders...but those are totally worth it...LOL. Speaking of Cuttlebugs, I cuttled one of the pinwheels in the group pic...but found that while it gave a wonderful texture to the paper...it stunk as a pinwheel...</div><div></div><br /><div>Thanks for looking!</div>Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-9168871534395747122009-03-26T16:14:00.000-07:002009-03-26T16:46:32.794-07:00Nugget Bunny<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlTIGyJZnPdTHeUhAO3juSt4V_xWZbwXxh0Y8ODs3I1Jxn-2hSrrm4zoYWQVG3-dxDrlPXNEdcZze5g_mM6_h_FzjPSit2KurSVndnqKvUEajwKSzWmIV_V4PbrhK2ajNoBnOklQ/s1600-h/nugget+bunnies.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317640561025690818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 277px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlTIGyJZnPdTHeUhAO3juSt4V_xWZbwXxh0Y8ODs3I1Jxn-2hSrrm4zoYWQVG3-dxDrlPXNEdcZze5g_mM6_h_FzjPSit2KurSVndnqKvUEajwKSzWmIV_V4PbrhK2ajNoBnOklQ/s400/nugget+bunnies.jpg" border="0" /></a>I've had this stamp for over a year and finally got it ready to use...in time for EASTER! I know be still my beating heart! I was going to offer these to my kids preschool class but after cutting a few out decided...did I REALLY want to do 40 of them...NO! I didn't even mention having to figure out how many boys vs. girls...so I will make a few to stuff in the kids baskets...and perhaps a few for their close friends.<br /><br />These are so simple to make...I simply stamped the boy and girl bunny from the TAC Hello Easter (retired) and water colored them with watercolor crayons. Hand cut them out and affixed them to the front of the nugget.<br /><br />I cut 1"X3" pieces of designer paper from the 2008 DCWV Spring Stack and wrapped them around the nugget and finished them off with little cotton ball tails! Absolutely adorable.<br /><br />Supplies:<br /><ul><li>Stamps: TAC Hello Easter</li><li>Ink: Pallette Noir</li><li>Cardstock: White (Walmart); DCWV Spring Stack; </li><li>Tools: Lyra Aquacolor Crayons; Blender pen</li></ul>Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-7771906697576381722009-03-17T09:01:00.000-07:002009-03-17T09:36:34.230-07:00So glad I went to the Party......the <a href="http://homespunyarnparty.blogspot.com/">Handspun Yarn Party</a>. This is what I won...and Shelby is coming by tomorrow night with a drop spindle to try and well teach me to spin! This GORGEOUS roving was donated by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=102343">Loop </a>on Etsy.<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIb1KAAsejd0VQKbjhzwVuqKkHwX2vfcio8hnLSC_2Beh1wNTUeY4Qa_MiD9l8WAq2j3BZX6BdmtirSJ-33U5myc8d94o4uKk1UJQe7ECr-ubyKZvOTobVECOS1pyYwjTnIa5n4A/s1600-h/roving.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314188297535077058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIb1KAAsejd0VQKbjhzwVuqKkHwX2vfcio8hnLSC_2Beh1wNTUeY4Qa_MiD9l8WAq2j3BZX6BdmtirSJ-33U5myc8d94o4uKk1UJQe7ECr-ubyKZvOTobVECOS1pyYwjTnIa5n4A/s400/roving.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here is what she is currently offering in her shop...<br /><script src="http://www.etsy.com/etsy_mini.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><script type="text/javascript">new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(102343, 'shop','thumbnail',4,4).renderIframe();</script><br /><br />Another item they gave me...what the roving wasn't enough! I was thrilled...this bag is one of those PERFECT bags. It has a little space for everything!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiB6pyXu6eAmsVhd90AdV4gyNLUaplvbDn_Pw5lTGrO335eDVSqOSOWYhnxW0bHACI0zrlYTyyp9J_Xl6myWCEWhEV9C68uo96SNUNM8r5eRRQxHz6ToWxEP8eMQuEfBgCO_KO_A/s1600-h/bag+I+won.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314188359450662130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiB6pyXu6eAmsVhd90AdV4gyNLUaplvbDn_Pw5lTGrO335eDVSqOSOWYhnxW0bHACI0zrlYTyyp9J_Xl6myWCEWhEV9C68uo96SNUNM8r5eRRQxHz6ToWxEP8eMQuEfBgCO_KO_A/s400/bag+I+won.jpg" border="0" /></a> And if you have never attended the Knit-Out put it on your list of Things To Do...this event like so many others is quintessentially Washington, DC. It is completely free, people volunteer their time to teach knitting, crocheting and spinning and then many of the results go to charity! It is outside on the the National Mall...so if you have to bring your SO or kids you can stick them in a museum (also free)...so they don't bug you.</p><p>My parents are always trying to get me to move back to NJ (where I grew up)...and well I aways ask "Why?" I love it here...it is not too cold BUT we get all four seasons...and well they are respectful of "I don't drive in snow" People get that here...up 'north' they want you to ski to work...LOL.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHt1r35Y5x8wOZXhTrwgXp9USOvqjHMC4EvK1Et_z9zQWuthl0Cux-mKTgiw5FvDSptpFoab06UiISLo8pNg6l4Kj-hZO8CKzN-Zuwkm18Tm-2HMlOUdEA73gp7ZP3l9ShgaF0uA/s1600-h/bag+I+won_inside.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314188411284937666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHt1r35Y5x8wOZXhTrwgXp9USOvqjHMC4EvK1Et_z9zQWuthl0Cux-mKTgiw5FvDSptpFoab06UiISLo8pNg6l4Kj-hZO8CKzN-Zuwkm18Tm-2HMlOUdEA73gp7ZP3l9ShgaF0uA/s400/bag+I+won_inside.jpg" border="0" /></a>Anyway, on a final note my friend <a href="http://shelbyknits2.blogspot.com/">ShelbyB </a>was at the craft show that day and I am SOO proud of her as she almost <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Sold Out</span></strong> of her wonderful yarn. Here is a peek of some yarns she has available...one thing Shelby is so awesome at is she can actually reliably reproduce her colorways. I guess that Chemistry degree comes in handy occasionally...LOL.</p><p></p><br /><br /><script src="http://www.etsy.com/etsy_mini.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><script type="text/javascript">new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(17715, 'shop','thumbnail',4,4).renderIframe();</script><br /><br />That is it for now...although I will tell you a secret...she has a HUGE announcement coming up on her blog.Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-78353015801547910582009-03-15T16:11:00.001-07:002009-03-15T16:44:00.472-07:00Little Guy BD...We had a BD to goto this weekend...a "NO GIFTS" party, but well I ignored that...sorry but that is the Italian in me...MUST bring something. They call it "Una Pensiera"...the little thought...I always found it amusing that the concept of bringing a thoughtful gift was in the feminine.<br /><br />So I bought a simple Romper and then decided it looked like NOTHING in the typical gift bag scenario. So I decided, what the heck...I have to make a card and why not a box to match!<br /><br />The initial idea was to match the box with the coloring on the outfit...but well I got the box finished and realized outfit choice #1 didn't fit...so I went to alternate outfit...which fit beautifully!<br />The box was made out of an 8.5" square of red cardstock...scored at 2" on all sides. It finished at a lovely 4.5" square box. The top was a little more involved but WELL worth it! I used a white cardstock square cut to 6 5/8" and scored 1" all around...the original instructions called for 6 3/4" square but that made a badly fitting lid and looked weird! So there we have it...this lid fit perfectly and after I punched it with my Fiskars Threading Water border punch...it looked all Fancy Smancy.<br /><br />I decorated the top with believe it or not turquoise construction paper I got in a HUGE pack from Costco...this is the most beautiful color I wish I could find it in cardstock! The scrap of patterned paper was from the DCWV Stack 6 (I am SOO pathetic I actually bought two of these...I mean I liked...but really I didn't need two).<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCvhEZdKwd4djlo5DRhsneM6DaF1NJbugYNY24M5a0Hg9lkhr89qix3c4JnQ3uqmdEw1_bf45yKhYTqNh9Czb4Wvvw4zJPOFwqi5vXUwBYi2lXfsk5EWdbuXLqSVQSjiL6M6ujow/s1600-h/Sams+BD+Box.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313556796380200274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 371px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 336px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCvhEZdKwd4djlo5DRhsneM6DaF1NJbugYNY24M5a0Hg9lkhr89qix3c4JnQ3uqmdEw1_bf45yKhYTqNh9Czb4Wvvw4zJPOFwqi5vXUwBYi2lXfsk5EWdbuXLqSVQSjiL6M6ujow/s400/Sams+BD+Box.jpg" border="0" /></a>I ran the Paper through my Swiss Dots Folder which gave it some much needed texture so the stamped sentiment from The Angel Company "Tag Tidbits" stood up a bit. Looking at this picture I really wished I had put it on dimensionals AND not stamped Happy Birthday so that box could be reused.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9mGt1HUZJ0sKVGeVj6ZR-3eEm_JMCT0luVwOg4fSFtUKrunmVzUcRvjq5plVXwSQiE8qXeX-hEIiWZkh6DJfhm8LtNprFtjQrBi3DMlkNkVeBqqCnHiTzrN4qRsDtLB8muhbYZg/s1600-h/Sams+BD+Card.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313556865586366322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 336px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 357px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9mGt1HUZJ0sKVGeVj6ZR-3eEm_JMCT0luVwOg4fSFtUKrunmVzUcRvjq5plVXwSQiE8qXeX-hEIiWZkh6DJfhm8LtNprFtjQrBi3DMlkNkVeBqqCnHiTzrN4qRsDtLB8muhbYZg/s400/Sams+BD+Card.jpg" border="0" /></a> The card is a 4.25" square that fits in the top of the box on top of the gift...see no need for a envelope! I mixed and matched quite a few things...my stamp table is a mess so pretty much EVERYTHING I own is within reach...sometimes that is a good thing.</p><p>I stamped the birthday sentiment at the very bottom using a dirty Angel Company "One liners" so that Palette Reflection Blue is a little muddied...but is actually works. I used a random alphabet (I think it was part of a Costco stamping kit) and Palette Reflection Blue to stamp the BD boys name then filled in the blank space with a flourish from the PTI Simply Stationery Set. Another larger flourish from the left hand corner is from The Angel Company's Curls and Swirls Set. Finally the sentiment is set on another strip of designer paper with a scrap of that Turquoise Construction paper, Swiss Dotted!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTZAt_fT066yjLQ_eE5jh_V_46GAMz1Bvt_KjUlWIYAMaIMVjC7j_oE9cUKkAyfRg-A8rVk5EZ5x457_brWdrrJ7vuRkyhbkrMDRA1dYqlzWWpfDb1OM-cFY4F3DB0ogmpV9ynBQ/s1600-h/Sams+BD+Card+Inside.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313556921624864450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTZAt_fT066yjLQ_eE5jh_V_46GAMz1Bvt_KjUlWIYAMaIMVjC7j_oE9cUKkAyfRg-A8rVk5EZ5x457_brWdrrJ7vuRkyhbkrMDRA1dYqlzWWpfDb1OM-cFY4F3DB0ogmpV9ynBQ/s400/Sams+BD+Card+Inside.jpg" border="0" /></a> Another strip of 3/4" by 4" paper was used to decorate the inside with the sentiment stamped in the middle. </p><p>Box Supplies:</p><ul><li>Stamps: TAC Tag Tidbits, Circle Sampler</li><li>Ink: Pallette Noir, Reflection Blue</li><li>Cardstock: White (Walmart); Paper Company Primary Red; DCWV Stack 6; Costco Construction Paper Pack Turquoise</li><li>Tools: Fiskars Threading Water Border Punch; Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder</li></ul><p>Card Supplies:</p><ul><li>Stamps: TAC Tag Tidbits, One Liners; Curlz and Swirls; PTI Simpley Stationery; Random Alphabet<br />Ink: Pallette Noir, Reflection Blue<br />Cardstock: White (Walmart); Paper Company Primary Red; DCWV Stack 6; Costco Construction Paper Pack Turquoise<br />Tools: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder</li></ul>Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-22865964320354273282009-03-12T11:52:00.000-07:002009-03-12T12:50:29.360-07:00Shameless Plug...well it isn't too shameless as it isn't about me...but I thought I would mention two sales my friendly bloggers are having.<br /><br />1. If you Knit...Shelby over at <a href="http://shelbyknits2.blogspot.com/">Shelby Knits</a> is going to be selling her hand-dyed wool this Sunday at the <a href="http://homespunyarnparty.blogspot.com/">Homespun Yarn Party Festival </a>at Historic Savage Mill in Savage, MD. Her color schemes are incredible! So if you are in the area (DC metro) you might want to check it out!<br /><br />Also Shelby is doing a <a href="http://shelbyknits2.blogspot.com/2009/02/ratsdestash.html">Spring Destash </a>of a whole bunch of Yarn (not hers...storebought)!<br /><br />2. And my other friend Brenda of <a href="http://myhodgepodgerie.blogspot.com/">MyHodgepodgerie</a> is also doing a big <a href="http://myhodgepodgerie.blogspot.com/2009/03/blog-craft-room-sale.html">Spring Destash </a>of all kinds of Craft stuff...some retired SU! sets are available over there.<br /><br />Happy Shopping!Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-58316698103797380372009-03-12T11:27:00.001-07:002009-03-12T11:52:29.350-07:00Simple and CleanWe've been very lucky this year and have already visited Florida, Myrtle Beach and are taking off for Massachusetts next month. Very lucky to travel, but well not so good for crafting. The good news is that between making thoughtful thank you notes for friends (for taking care of things here) and the fact that we have had several nice sunny days...I've actually been crafting again.<br /><br />I seriously apologize for the pink backgrounds...my 'white' set-up was cannibalized to make cards...LOL. So I just grabbed the first plain piece of something to take photos of before I gave out the gifts!<br /><br />I've been seriously stuck in no-mojo land, but when I saw these <a href="http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2009/02/day-9-introducing-friends-til-the-end-quick-kits.html">simple and creative creations </a>by <a href="http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/">Nicole Heady</a> I had an idea for a set of cards to gift. To me these colors are so FALL...but well when you come back from Florida and the sun and sunshine...to everything gray and bleak...it really felt like fall here.<br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312346317804780290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY79gLHQYrykLOecZRN9lMJzQNuae0-OWrzRYDM-I1S9boOC8o4Btfjzl_KeveZrxk_tzJMHmf63a_JUIDI6dkjIqI82mQtpoPyKMFYE2DzJd8LDgbf9S1NuPT5FJn0CwJEIwb/s400/Green_packaged.jpg" border="0" /><br />This is the set of four cards...green and yellow...packaged in one of those trusty clear boxes...if you haven't found out about clearbags.com...YOU need to go there! </p><p>I tried to make them simple...and they might even be too simple. The base is a 4.25X4.25 white cardstock card and the earthy green layer is a cuttlebugged with Textile. I think this is my #1 CB folder...it works for any style. I then used my MM handheld Notch punch (I don't have a SU! slit punch) and frankly I probably prefer this because I can put my slot ANYWHERE I want it! And finished off my little semi circle area with Offray Iridescent White ribbon and a Lavender button from Oriental Trading Company (I got a button pack a long while ago...first time I'm using it...so cathartic).</p><p>The sentiment is a TAC sentiment "One Liners" and is finished off with a Black Brad.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwSK2qn0P_zk82N20xltOLNR74du9lO0V-4g2fArstks6-XecNZZjpiW3NTSmkZ8i7qZMMp1CIuNAgvg01voLzyDKVOr5jIjNN3Q1_Vs2NGS0ypZNPi6nAq0v-Etk6h6ehE-Th/s1600-h/yellow_thanks.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312346490504444498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwSK2qn0P_zk82N20xltOLNR74du9lO0V-4g2fArstks6-XecNZZjpiW3NTSmkZ8i7qZMMp1CIuNAgvg01voLzyDKVOr5jIjNN3Q1_Vs2NGS0ypZNPi6nAq0v-Etk6h6ehE-Th/s400/yellow_thanks.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This card is pretty much the same as the green card except I used a black button...and a different sentiment from the same TAC set. I think they fit very well with the size of this card! I included a set of 4 in each plastic case...mostly because with the buttons that is all that would fit!</p><p>My initial idea was to make two of each color until I realized that they wouldn't fit and well purple was my friend <a href="http://shelbyknits2.blogspot.com/">Shelby's</a> favorite color and I wasn't even making a set for her...but she was SOO in my thoughts that day I just started designing for her. Hmm...she reads my blog I better go gather up the extras and make her 'her set' now...LOL.</p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT_o-rKbSi_1hWTRDvWFxFheZo4HdE6YzCBzpUKAaAKeGQtna1DqO93zktgyOMf7lE_k8-PdGnd3tC3LG-tftDIbOP96ZCbk4eAJnhcAJlpzcjiNVjmYsjUiO17akdhmlo-BWk/s1600-h/Celias_BD+outside.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312346222559506258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT_o-rKbSi_1hWTRDvWFxFheZo4HdE6YzCBzpUKAaAKeGQtna1DqO93zktgyOMf7lE_k8-PdGnd3tC3LG-tftDIbOP96ZCbk4eAJnhcAJlpzcjiNVjmYsjUiO17akdhmlo-BWk/s400/Celias_BD+outside.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p>So I realized that the green/yellow sets were probably the preferred colors for the people that I needed to thank!</p>But I needed a BD card that coordinated with the Princess Coloring Book I made <a href="http://bellarosecreations.blogspot.com/2009/03/pretty-as-princess.html">here</a>. So I used my pre-cute purple supplies and cuttlebugged it with the Swiss Dots folder (#2 Folder for me!) and a lavender button and purple scrappers floss! And viola...quick and easy BD card. The sentiment is a mix...the "Happy B-day!" is from TAC <a href="http://gwen.ismyangel.net/Products/Default.aspx?cid=135&pid=103">Tag Tidbits</a> and the Princess is from...my <a href="http://bellarosecreations.blogspot.com/2008/09/score-big-time.html">Target Princess Stamp Set</a>.<br /><br />Oh yeah...I just want to make one observation...when I first started stamping I bought a bunch of the thinner Paper Company Cardstock before 'gasp' I knew better! It is WAY too thin to use as a card base although I'm sure people do...BUT it is REALLY awesome to cuttlebug and/or layer because it doesn't add a lot of weight. It can be a bit of a challenge to coordinate the colors sometimes but well that is part of the fun for me...<br /><br />Card Supplies:<br /><ul><li>Stamps: TAC Tag Tidbits; TAC One Liners; Target Disney Princess</li><li>Ink: Palette Noir</li><li>Cardstock: White (Walmart); Paper Company Vintage Green and Yellow, Primary Purple</li><li>Accessories: Offray White Irradescent Ribbon; Oriental Trading Company Box of Buttons Neutral and Bright; TAC Scrappers Floss - Beige; TAC Scrappers Floss - Dark Purple</li><li>Tools: MM Punch Kit; Cuttlebug Embossing Folders Textile and Swiss Dots</li></ul>Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-46621127564462205462009-03-10T14:16:00.000-07:002009-03-10T15:27:54.075-07:00In my world Sunday is now Monday er Tuesday...I got my wires crossed...and the following creation was what I had PLANNED to post thinking it was all fitting for a Sunday...but well...I forgot....twice. I'm sort of addicted to the game at the bottom of my blog...I find it relaxing and with two kids undergoing some SERIOUS Spring Fever I need all the relaxation I can get! So everytime I come to my blog I get sucked in playing it. I've actually won twice!<br /><br />So here it is...A Praise and Prayer book. I have a very good Christian friend that belongs to a wonderful church. They are really, really active...and even have a FREE monthly crop and quarterly overnight crop...oh my. And they let me come even though I don't belong to their church or practice their religion...LOL. I just think that is awesome and speaks volumes of the 'Christianity' this church practices and my friend. So I go along listen to Christian music....hum along until I realize no it isn't Madonna...and no I don't know the words...LOL.<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnRlQJvoQOxT9yp_apcusIQ5emo3yLGyP15-n4okdjfaZXsA74qHuw5NdkFsoNgbW8Lyk_XpVJzWXWQwbvQhTVzz4UbN0VFMy9AQRij5nPBt3ghiq4e83l92HCMKmPtszAQksS6Q/s1600-h/Praise+and+Prayer+closed.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311304440617951330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnRlQJvoQOxT9yp_apcusIQ5emo3yLGyP15-n4okdjfaZXsA74qHuw5NdkFsoNgbW8Lyk_XpVJzWXWQwbvQhTVzz4UbN0VFMy9AQRij5nPBt3ghiq4e83l92HCMKmPtszAQksS6Q/s400/Praise+and+Prayer+closed.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Well my friend has had a challenging few weeks so when I was blog stalking...and not doing any crafting I saw this FREE My Timeless template <a href="http://www.papertreyink.com/timeless_templates.html">Recipe Wrap Up</a> from Lauren Meader at <a href="http://www.papertreyink.com/">PTI</a> and <a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/">My Time, My Creations, My Stampendence</a>, and well I had to try it. I mean really, I can't pass up FREE ever! They had SIX project ideas...really awesome and so varied I couldn't believe how versatile this template and the ideas were....go Lauren!!!<br /><br />One of the projects was a <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Praise and Prayer Book</span></strong> to record Bible passages that are meaningful to you. This was right up my friend's alley (I also hope to make one for the organizer of the Crop). This template is a folding book that ties close and has pockets inside to hold rectangular cardstock cards. Here is my take on the template...overall awesome (I seriously would've bought this JUST for the Project ideas).<br /><br />Now I am sort of spatially challenged (and really anal) so I couldn't figure out how exactly I was supposed to print the templates out AND my stupid printer is so complicated it 'helps' you...which is never any help...so in the end I printed it at 100% which seemed correct.<br /><br />HINT: Print things out you are unsure about onto cheap paper instead of wasting good cardstock...yes you heard it from me first...I'm sure none of you ever do this.<br /><br />Overall using the templates was SUPER simple and easy...but being thrifty though I WANT to use all of the cardstock so when I printed the pockets and only two printed per sheet it felt wasteful (but then again all 4 wouldn't of fit AND print to the edge) so I just cut one out and used it as a template to trace around (I know...wasn't the 'super easy to print so you don't have to trace, option the WHOLE point). Really it wasn't much work and by lining them up to an edge I got FOUR pockets per 8.5X11 cardstock sheet...yay!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEgyRpOVy9HjUcX-zFYb8s0qjRElArUUAQ98ULZOQm3F2MagUCJgwfTlIk8TwbDdZTqnxeFT8pptSE25V60cHDew3DzX4TkHqhTUefwxHre9wReskUm9OauxHnx92ir4fiH5egVg/s1600-h/Praise+and+Prayer+open.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311305189500519090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEgyRpOVy9HjUcX-zFYb8s0qjRElArUUAQ98ULZOQm3F2MagUCJgwfTlIk8TwbDdZTqnxeFT8pptSE25V60cHDew3DzX4TkHqhTUefwxHre9wReskUm9OauxHnx92ir4fiH5egVg/s400/Praise+and+Prayer+open.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />So details of the project although I must admit this is rather plain...I used In My Mind's Eye paper Magnolia that I got from Costco on sale about a year ago...I have a serious paper problem...I buy all kinds of paper then make myself nuts trying to match everything. I'm a Stack-O-Maniac...but at least they are only $10.</p><p>I printed "Praise & Prayer" and the Prayer Card Titles the cardstock using Word...I always forget this trick...you can always print a phrase you love instead of driving yourself nuts trying to find it as a stamp. Duh! I do not have any Nesties...sigh so I just made flat rectangle notecards...no scallops like in the project example. And there are 3 of them to represent areas of prayer. I think this could easily be personalized to fit the person and their idea of prayer. </p><p>Alright I have to put this out there...I'm Catholic...and well we pray and I've read the entire Bible cover to cover but we don't really study the Bible like many Christians. And my prayer is a more free-form stream of consciousness or a particular prayer like the rosary (I love rosaries...again very relaxing). I am fascinated by all the differences in religious beliefs and how they evolved over history.</p><p>Okay back to crafting...sorry I'm super long winded today. </p><p>The only stamping is on the dotted Designer paper covering the 3X3 pockets. I also went wild with my Threading Water punch I just got from Fiskars...I think it matches the polka dot paper.<br />AND I included a Jumbo PaperClip to perhaps hold open the Bible. </p><p>So that's it for now. And I better get cracking so I have something to post!</p><p>Supplies Used:</p><ul><li>Paper: Paper Company Heritage Blue and Beige; White Cardstock; My Mind's Eye Magnolia</li><li>Accessories: Offray Pink Satin ribbon; Jumbo Paperclip</li><li>Tools: Fiskars Threading Water Punch; Super Jumbo Scallop Circle; Super Jumbo Scallop Rectangle; Recipe Wrap-up Template by My Timeless Templates</li></ul>Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-32022972204288799222009-03-08T13:52:00.000-07:002009-03-09T11:04:56.680-07:00Pretty as a Princess...Coloring Book that is. I like to include something handmade if possible with every gift I give. I ALWAYS try to make a card, but something useful that can be used after the event is even better!<br /><br />We had a Birthday Party to attend, my very best friend's daughter and son...they are like my very own kids. I've seen them grow up, I babysit for them...the works. So remember that AWESOME <a href="http://bellarosecreations.blogspot.com/2008/09/score-big-time.html">Princess Stamp set</a> I bragged about snagging? I finally put it to good use.<br /><br />I first saw this design in a project created by StampwithGwen, she used it as a mini-Easter Scrapbook. I liked how it opened so decided to use it as a holder for, some blank cardstock pics and color pencils. Note that I scored the cardstock to make it easy to cut (and help me with where I was stamping)...so once colored these images can be used on scrapbook layouts, cards (or course)...all with that little bit of personalization from the child.<br /><br />I always am striving to involve my kids in the gift giving process...so that they 'get' that well 1) you should show appreciation to those that impact your life 2) handmade is JUST as good as bought and it REALLY is the thought that counts and 3) and this is probably the most important....to quote my friend, "They don't show up with their arms swinging".<br /><br />While I make/buy most of their presents I always make them sign the card (or stamp it if they don't write yet), carry the gift to the person, hand it to them...and most of all say Happy 'occasion' and Thank You!<br /><br />Okay on to the project...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK2utpcQvjOYNIV3QsFw1nKYm66KLjb_LIC0hvr8V67HRGBi2a8jLqvzqoolrOwmSYtRpJTmXD_xM9vFURvUKdu3XplqDDEL2zmygSs26usP2VMmWmSTMdlanggDOUeImi4_F4Hw/s1600-h/princess+coloring+kit+outside.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310925028496088674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK2utpcQvjOYNIV3QsFw1nKYm66KLjb_LIC0hvr8V67HRGBi2a8jLqvzqoolrOwmSYtRpJTmXD_xM9vFURvUKdu3XplqDDEL2zmygSs26usP2VMmWmSTMdlanggDOUeImi4_F4Hw/s320/princess+coloring+kit+outside.jpg" border="0" /></a> I took some Lavender DCWV Textured paper and made a gatefold card. I then punched out the border using a Fiskars punch. and tied a white organza ribbon around the lower edge to hold it shut. The image is the smaller Cinderella I think, matted with DCWV Primary Purple...and it is Purple because Purple is "C's" favorite color. Not please do not make fun of my coloring...I know her face looks like it needs a good washing! I was using Aqua Crayons and a blender pen BUT my blender pen was dry and I recently discovered if you just use a bit of water, miracles of miracles it works just as well...I just used WAY too much water and soaked the paper! My bad...<br /><br />Inside....<br /><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjetSeTG3n9kqcCGsX9vnOQ19sOCXKoPS1JmeTLSk69nWG5468p1IHjeeC-2pVgOzrgMX6KzISd3mvobp3yPCVeniL2l2SdSItMtdxYN9PsHfomKji9OXVEvJKM0U2h4UzFon3H2w/s1600-h/princess+coloring+kit+inside.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310925136454739362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjetSeTG3n9kqcCGsX9vnOQ19sOCXKoPS1JmeTLSk69nWG5468p1IHjeeC-2pVgOzrgMX6KzISd3mvobp3yPCVeniL2l2SdSItMtdxYN9PsHfomKji9OXVEvJKM0U2h4UzFon3H2w/s320/princess+coloring+kit+inside.jpg" border="0" /></a>I simple stamped various large and small images with Palette Noir so that they can be colored, water colored...crayoned...whatever her little heart desires! Most importantly, I scored the cardstock to ensure I stamped the image in the right place so later it could be matted if desired.</p><p>So the images just slip under the flap and the whole thing closes...viola! A cute AND handmade gift. I packaged it in a glassine envelope with a set of mini color pencils.</p><p>Supplies Used:</p><ul><li>Paper: DCWV Textured Lavender; Paper Company Primary Purple; White Cardstock</li><li>Accessories: Offray White Iridescent Organza ribbon</li><li>Tools: Fiskars Threading Water Punch</li></ul>Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-79462901765675636642009-03-07T08:45:00.000-08:002009-03-07T09:06:35.420-08:00This is for Mel!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWM4REcrJ0XXpCl-Zicc0I1BwYLvdK1_kZjUMZzYxDCaFSXcRjz3qzqgrA3m777AoExZ2QRE4EvVZBA-PE8KGPZ4XcNczcLCCKDGMHckmYQDOB5e9X9EMK3RJ8_8z-3dD7wkqPXA/s1600-h/Snowman+Place+Card+Holders.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310489492527804242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 305px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWM4REcrJ0XXpCl-Zicc0I1BwYLvdK1_kZjUMZzYxDCaFSXcRjz3qzqgrA3m777AoExZ2QRE4EvVZBA-PE8KGPZ4XcNczcLCCKDGMHckmYQDOB5e9X9EMK3RJ8_8z-3dD7wkqPXA/s320/Snowman+Place+Card+Holders.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>This is a LONG overdue post...for <a href="http://melstampz.blogspot.com/">Mel Stampz</a>. Mel is a tireless creator of templates and amazing step-by-step instructions for all kinds of thrifty uses of all kinds of materials. </div><div></div><br /><div>I saw these ADORABLE picture snowman <a href="http://melstampz.blogspot.com/2008/11/photo-snowmen-treat-boxes-o.html">here</a>. I, clueless as I am, had a question or two despite her excellent <a href="http://melstampz.blogspot.com/2008/11/photo-snowmen-treat-boxes-o.html">tutorial</a>. So late, late at night I shot Mel an email for clarification and to my disbelief she shot one back seconds later!</div><div></div><br /><div>So here is 'my' um variation (okay they are almost identical) of the Photo Snowman. I made these for Christmas and used them as Placeholders! My kids are 3 and 5 and they immediately knew just where they were sitting (and then proceeded to tell everyone else). One tip I found out the hard way...let the puffy paint dry overnight it makes ALL the difference in the puff...and you don't 'toast' it trying to get it to puff more...like I did in haste to get them done.</div><div></div><br /><div>Anyway, I just loved this project and thought on this sunny day (70 degrees here...despite the 8 inches of snow we had on Tuesday) it would be a fun thing to share! Also Mel has been a bit under the weather...so shoot on over to her blog and spread some cheer! Afterall it's not just for Christmas! I filled mine with Ghiradelli chocolate squares which made them a take home treat! Also, with last minute changes to my list of people it took me minutes to switch out the picture (I just printed them on regular paper) and slip them in. I only glued the bottom bit so the picture was removable.</div><div></div><br /><p>Supplies Used:</p><ul><li>Paper: White cardstock (WalMart); DCWV Stack; </li><li>Accessories: White puffy Paint Pen</li><li>Tools: Cuttlebug Folder SnowDots; Standard Hole Punch</li></ul>Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-86359937501280772182009-03-03T13:21:00.001-08:002009-03-03T15:23:42.513-08:00Office in a BagI made a few of these many moons ago...for a Craft Show at a College Campus...and well sold "Zero" But I brought them along as a 'Whatever' item at my Christmas Craft Show...figured if they didn't sell I would give them as Teacher Gifts...well...I sold all but these last two!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgHaqMIRbpsl4dI-oPKa8bdFpvmIJoHiTKxhPcsK3JY08GtBNTuvcgW0IpPRXpunavxio5bZJzHY_EKx_C8Ny0jr7Sx6w7KvdQBQ474u6zfSrtUBEsqfF6szu1YWclxZaxwjiqOw/s1600-h/Office+in+a+Bag.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309102394012624290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 283px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgHaqMIRbpsl4dI-oPKa8bdFpvmIJoHiTKxhPcsK3JY08GtBNTuvcgW0IpPRXpunavxio5bZJzHY_EKx_C8Ny0jr7Sx6w7KvdQBQ474u6zfSrtUBEsqfF6szu1YWclxZaxwjiqOw/s320/Office+in+a+Bag.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />I cut each bag out with my Cricut Tags, Bags, Boxes, & More Cartridge...using 12X12 paper, the lunch bag setting 'fit to page'. I tell you I LOVE this cartridge and the Expression is AWESOME...easy ways to package everything!<br /><br /><br />I then used the leftover 12X12 sheet to alter the items inside the bag.<br /><br /><br />Covered Notepad, Matching Pen and Ghiradelli Holder (<a href="http://bellarosecreations.blogspot.com/2008/01/ghirardelli-chocolate-square-holder.html">instructions here</a>)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBK6sdAPvPVGWuCRKviEFRt9TGYSpTvuy7ZPVVfPkYcvIaH1wsj5s04InUxsLE49Fohhq7VP2605yrle-fV6nbIfQGCvbp_A45fR69guk1IlJ8zFX5PhpHVi668pEte-phWnHjkA/s1600-h/Office+in+a+Bag+Pink.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309103306844336146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBK6sdAPvPVGWuCRKviEFRt9TGYSpTvuy7ZPVVfPkYcvIaH1wsj5s04InUxsLE49Fohhq7VP2605yrle-fV6nbIfQGCvbp_A45fR69guk1IlJ8zFX5PhpHVi668pEte-phWnHjkA/s320/Office+in+a+Bag+Pink.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p><br />Supplies Used:</p><ul><li>Paper: White cardstock (Costco); DCWV Stack; </li><li>Accessories: Black Ribbon Offray; RSVP Pen Black</li><li>Tools: Super Jumbo Scalloped Circle punch (2"); CM Circle punch (1.5"); Cricut Expression and Tags, Bags Boxes and More Cartridge<br /></li></ul>Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-40206056980527725382009-03-03T13:00:00.000-08:002009-03-03T13:21:19.968-08:00Hello AgainI'm doubtful anyone even follows me anymore after my long hiatus...but no matter, I blog mostly to have somewhere to put all my creations. And after a somewhat long break...and a few craft shows...I am finally creating again!<br /><br />Now I just can't decide what project to start with...I have so many. Stay tuned for an Office set...Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-22482721404923485492008-09-25T13:41:00.000-07:002008-09-25T13:57:43.324-07:00Score Big Time!!!So...aside from apologies for my unannounced break from blogging (it was a busy summer...and now craft show season has struck!). I have so much to share...it is just a matter of getting pics together!<br /><br />So...first off. I read blogs (just didn't write) and as usual was envious (as in GREEN with) of all the cool things OTHER people have at their local stores. I mean I have all the same stores but the 'cool' stuff never seems to make it or I am NOT quick enough...sigh :-(<br /><br />I saw this Princess Set over on Lauren Meaders blog (and you <a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2008/09/11/pretty-pretty-princess-an-invitation/">MUST see </a>what she did with it). She bought it at Target...and I rushed out the next day to look for it...got up early even. No princess. Sad me.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGt1rwWtNYyJWGVL4CkEfp_XISLKUCNEBmSz5fT3AUpd20r17075M0RsGEn5bRj3imVyZcgzyGtu_yqP9zMpZrZxiiKlkeGeQcpgrjqFi2fVcn0bHRiQEolBzBYsHiYTWV6wv01A/s1600-h/princess-stamps.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250064113256215570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGt1rwWtNYyJWGVL4CkEfp_XISLKUCNEBmSz5fT3AUpd20r17075M0RsGEn5bRj3imVyZcgzyGtu_yqP9zMpZrZxiiKlkeGeQcpgrjqFi2fVcn0bHRiQEolBzBYsHiYTWV6wv01A/s320/princess-stamps.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />My daughter is just a princess nut and this set is by FAR the best one I've ever seen (most of the time you have to buy 3 different sets to get all the princesses). Anyway, I was in a search for cupcake liners...I'm guessing NO ONE bakes anymore...I couldn't find them ANYWHERE! WalMart didn't have BD sprinkles and cupcake lines...WHAT!??!??! Neither did Target...BUT I was walking down the aisle and spotted the set...I literally ran (afterall it was the last one) and snatched it. And DD screeched like a banshee "PRINCESS" OMGoodness, OMGoodness!!!<br /><br />Yeah I was excited! So stay tuned for some fun Princess items!Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-30994080474640556892008-06-12T14:11:00.000-07:002008-06-12T15:10:11.203-07:00Krazy for Kaleidacolor Kards<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12522777"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211120306613479810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLp6yNBm2kkXeP7zIS7Buke6w3Sn393opaEHuB1kEdtDfMVt3OkPhJ8eqmnlfDTCSEnODAjV5EZF-tTTpnnsG8Oa5zb4LhnyGCGpHa1Uuo1iMjZ2d8HejhwbV9XZ_xWaBgBATW4Q/s320/Rainbow+Peacock+yellow+turquoise.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I have a few Birthdays coming up, so I made some colorful cards (during my scrapbooking marathon). I have wanted to use the Kaleidacolor Pad with this stamp since it came out in the Angel Company Catalog. I do however have to mention this stamp is called Partridge...whatever...it looks like a peacock so that is what I consider it!</div><br /><div></div><div>Finally I earned this hostess set and was so excited to finally put ink to stamp! This card has alot of wow factor but not too much work. I used the Spectrum Kaleidacolor Pad and one stamp...easy peasy. I then did the same thing with the sentiment from the TAC Swirly Sayings.</div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNr9lJn5U2NosZ9VzfHgn3xEX8X_J3QdwVGkcL0GSJe8SqH5xm3sGIUHPb5WogxBY7M-aBGVqCPUqcASCKSTkZOTSL6_vrmjjpTalWd84PII_BsGzo-XfA5psa-r8NeJXwWT4NJg/s1600-h/Rainbow+Peacock+blue+black.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211118259211988722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNr9lJn5U2NosZ9VzfHgn3xEX8X_J3QdwVGkcL0GSJe8SqH5xm3sGIUHPb5WogxBY7M-aBGVqCPUqcASCKSTkZOTSL6_vrmjjpTalWd84PII_BsGzo-XfA5psa-r8NeJXwWT4NJg/s320/Rainbow+Peacock+blue+black.jpg" border="0" /></a> One little Kaleidacolor tip...when inking the stamp, move it slightly side to side to completely ink it otherwise you get edges and sometimes white space between each color. Yes it muddies your pad a bit but well all in the name of art.<br /><br />The card bases are this gorgeous 110lb cardstock that I scored when my local paper store went out of business. I got a REAM of cardstock for $15 A REAM...Yes I was doing the happy dance that day.Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-48292680392957798642008-06-08T18:09:00.000-07:002008-06-08T19:28:40.505-07:00Fun and FriendshipWell it was another Fun, and Furious Crafting weekend...I attended by 2nd All Night Scrap...but I was MUCH smarter this time...I went home to bed early then came back refreshed and worked all day.<br /><br />Now THEY (the wonderful ladies that invited me) scrapbook...I'm working up the nerve to actually do a 12X12 page...but in the meantime I craft alot.<br /><br />So the tally for this session...<br /><br />8 BD invites (2 are pop-ups)<br />2 Birthday Cards<br />1 Musical Notes Card<br />4 Popsicle Cards<br />2 Wedding/Anniversary Cards<br />2 Sets of Paper Jewelry<br /><br />I also got a crack at the Cricut and I REALLY, REALLY want one...but they are REALLY, REALLY expensive (cuz of course I want a bunch of cartridges...LOL).<br /><br />Here is a little tease...something you've seen before, but didn't they come out beautiful?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_cDqhCWgh9RjZL73WLeVWhOSjP3NxJdymuTwHozidKS7AwM3RTx1AX3mAKJAH3lLG1ufSv_DCpFAlFOfQxWMN3Npec8sLIilEf0DMud3iPZwloWExcJkSkagUdJfSlbjN4TNRGQ/s1600-h/blue+paper+bead+bracelet.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209702270526412546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_cDqhCWgh9RjZL73WLeVWhOSjP3NxJdymuTwHozidKS7AwM3RTx1AX3mAKJAH3lLG1ufSv_DCpFAlFOfQxWMN3Npec8sLIilEf0DMud3iPZwloWExcJkSkagUdJfSlbjN4TNRGQ/s320/blue+paper+bead+bracelet.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8vUQ3xXTBSNl6Nd0b-jgEhhFHKnw5acsEhX-stvzpUrzreyowFKFsMNMsFpNJVIjxiMeExmQPD4nlcnkueKRx10eN7xdgmLHO0BJM0kLrrVuCYdU7Zb017uQxDyER2Pf0u92RlA/s1600-h/Citrine+Paper+Beal+Bracelet_3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209702151682665922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="215" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8vUQ3xXTBSNl6Nd0b-jgEhhFHKnw5acsEhX-stvzpUrzreyowFKFsMNMsFpNJVIjxiMeExmQPD4nlcnkueKRx10eN7xdgmLHO0BJM0kLrrVuCYdU7Zb017uQxDyER2Pf0u92RlA/s320/Citrine+Paper+Beal+Bracelet_3.jpg" width="256" border="0" /></a>Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-73400779546684001082008-05-26T16:46:00.000-07:002008-05-28T10:48:33.174-07:00Wine Bottle Hanger...works like a charm!We went to a good ole Memorial Day party...and the hostess had everything covered. But being Italian...I can't walk in empty handed...I just can't!!! So we of course brought wine...and well wine is boring...so I made a little Wine Bottle Hanger. Can I just say these are the coolest things!!!<br /><br />They are very quick to 'throw' together...an added bonus for me (because being the slowest stamper in the universe this project took me 3 days). Typically stampers put candy/chocolate in the little pouch, I put in 3X3 cards and handmade envelopes. Because the main image was popped up it only fit two...but that was okay. The hostess' tween girls went nuts for them...so I felt appreciated. I might just make a few for the girls. And I got a little promotion as MY daughter upon seeing the empty hanger on the table announced to the whole party..."My MOM made this!" Thank God she is 3 and adorable!<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioxqtGb5qeNVvdOmwCaIe8hSwdHVrkuc9s5GcDXl3_e3d8hU9G9GMjjMM3wR3VQ7QxQL4E10XcV3cjYEfy4cO_gQcFB4bSXLhRW5gbfW1KJyukGGE27QLRr44k4lFgWprGbYGJjQ/s1600-h/wine+hanging+treat+box.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205244240731874322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioxqtGb5qeNVvdOmwCaIe8hSwdHVrkuc9s5GcDXl3_e3d8hU9G9GMjjMM3wR3VQ7QxQL4E10XcV3cjYEfy4cO_gQcFB4bSXLhRW5gbfW1KJyukGGE27QLRr44k4lFgWprGbYGJjQ/s320/wine+hanging+treat+box.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The base of the hanger was some Paper Company cardstock from Michaels...usually I like heavier cardstock, but in this case (and with the layering) the thinner cardstock actually works better...especially for embossing! So the base was turquoise, I used a piece of DCWV Stack 3 turquoise, yellow, green dots paper, then a turquoise square embossed with the Cuttlebug Textile Embossing Folder, a white (Mega Pink Marvy Punch) scallop circle, a turquoise (Super Blue Marvy Punch) scallop circle of DCWV striped paper...with each scallop bump punched with a 1/8" punch. Layered on top of that is a 1.5" circle embossed with Cuttlebug Playful Circles and finally a Punched Daisy with a silver brad. I came up with this layout after the 3X3 cards...but liked it better than the monogram I did do.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE5PQ0YKvimkakKXtGntxcV-ypHsY_xlUVu3iUi4O0aAGkyQpx-_Om-Tq51G9d9e0PaGLlWR-sbp1DE9LC_wvdM6GgRkMZKdg0D6Wo_GxcsJfGkFOYThnlgd1csDuxSdOZyk5wPA/s1600-h/wine+hanging+treat+box+with+monogram+cards.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205244318041285666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE5PQ0YKvimkakKXtGntxcV-ypHsY_xlUVu3iUi4O0aAGkyQpx-_Om-Tq51G9d9e0PaGLlWR-sbp1DE9LC_wvdM6GgRkMZKdg0D6Wo_GxcsJfGkFOYThnlgd1csDuxSdOZyk5wPA/s320/wine+hanging+treat+box+with+monogram+cards.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The 3X3 cards are very simple and straightforward. I embossed a strip of turquoise cardstock with the Cuttlebug Textile. I dug out my 1/16" hole punch and used that on the Scallop Circle...I think it is a much better look and more forgiving to uneven punching (LOL). Finally the Cuttlebug Embossed Playful Circles was embossed and the "L" monogram was stamped with TAC Ancient Alphabet in Palette Noir. I forgot to mention I highlighted the embossing on the circle with turquoise glitter chalk...but of course that doesn't show up in the picture. I even made matching handmade envelopes click <a href="http://stampwithgwen.blogspot.com/search?q=envelope+template">here</a> to find out how to make your own.<br /><br />Thanks for looking...and reading my diatribe! I hope it was clear....probably not!</p>Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-74658542755520485962008-05-23T13:32:00.000-07:002008-05-23T13:53:43.705-07:00Do you Stamp or Stalk?Someone posed the question on SCS...are you a Stamper or a Stalker? I was like what??? Then I read the details and realized...I'm more of a Stalker. When I first started stamping I was obsessed I sat down most days and tried to do a card...a project something. In those early days I did a decent job but realized I could do BETTER...so I started browsing and learning...and that evolved into stalking.<br /><br />How do you know you are a Stalker?<br />1. You have more favorites saved than cards uploaded.<br />2. You save a bunch of different projects in various formats...can't find the one you want...or realize you have 5 of the same thing, named differently.<br />3. Do you have unmounted stamps, unopened embellishments...but see a project on SCS and HAVE to have that 'something' too! (I think we all have a little of this).<br />4. Do you wake up each morning grab your coffee (tea, water...whatever your poison)...and walk PAST your stamping table to get to your computer to SEE what everyone else has done on their blog for today.<br />5. Has your MUST READ blog list gone from 10 to 20?<br />...and I'm sure there are more, but I'm going to stop now and go make a darn card!<br /><br />So what makes you a stalker!<br /><br />And a hearty thanks to everyone out there that lets me Stalk them! Kudos for some awe inspiring blogs.<br /><a href="http://dawnsstampingthoughts.typepad.com/dawns_stamping_thoughts/">Taylored Expressions<br />Dawns Stamping Thoughts</a><br /><a href="http://chicnscratch.typepad.com/chic_n_scratch/">Stamps, Paper, Scissors<br />Chic n' Scratch</a><br /><a href="http://stampinwithmimi.blogspot.com/">Paper Rose Studio</a><br /><a href="http://impressionsbyrochelle.blogspot.com/">Impressions</a> (Rochelle is doing a huge blog giveaway...hurry over there to enter)<br /><a href="http://michellewooderson.blogspot.com/">Mish Mash</a><br /><a href="http://creativeexpressionsbyjoanna.blogspot.com/">JoAnna's Creative Expressions</a><br /><a href="http://stampingdani.blogspot.com/">Stamping Dani</a> (in Italian...which I speak/read...but with excellent translations)<br /><a href="http://stampnscrapwithpaula.blogspot.com/">Paula Ponders</a><br /><a href="http://www.nicholeheady.typepad.com/">{capture the moment}</a> This is hands down one of my favorite blogs...I mean her creations are incredible and trend setting!!!<br /><a href="http://www.nicholeheady.typepad.com/">Creative Corner</a>Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-71719344882087183792008-05-21T13:19:00.000-07:002008-05-21T13:26:39.228-07:00It's All About the Girl" Earrings<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11951159"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202928631770586738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4J0CqMtpY-G9El1tDVCZcvxiO_351r05zjWYTgR5J4WGnvVPuc6ij4m-jq0XzQW843f4VpguGe3qE_sQ942AqXbdV2BseLrKYCu19ySXpZx7BwbrTiiSORvcMq184KCJogKopOw/s320/Spring+Girl+Earring+Set.jpg" border="0" /></a> I designed this set for a little girl that just had her ears pierced. Do you remember that first girly girl moment in life...the anticipation and touch of fear getting your ears pierced? Staring at yourself in the mirror cuz you just felt so beautiful and feminine. And waiting until you could take out the boring posts and FINALLY get that first pair of dangly earrings.<br /><br />It was all soo important! As only things can be to children. A friend asked me to make her daughter a fun set of danglies for her daughter. What started out as a desire to give her a selection of cute adorable 'danglies' turned into a interchangeable set! She was thrilled with her set as any tween would be!!<br /><div></div><div>One thing I found out while looking for cute charms...is the current style is for seriously LARGE ugly metal charms (for bracelets)...it was quite the challenge to find something fun for a little girl...that definitely hasn't started the 'diva' phase yet.</div>Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-62545753234280644292008-05-04T09:44:00.000-07:002008-05-04T17:25:08.704-07:00Fiskars ROCKS!A few months ago I saw a blog post on <a href="http://creativeexpressionsbyjoanna.blogspot.com/">Joanna's Creative Expressions </a>(check her out she makes such thoughtful gifts...and they are pretty too!) all about how she joined the Fiskateers and they sent her very own pair of engraved scissors! Cool I thought, I joined...and they have ton of fun people...they even sent a group of Fiskateers on a paid conference...Yippee!!<br /><br /><br />Well time went by, didn't receive my scissors so I thought well, no biggy it was worth it just to find out about the site...so I totally forgot about the scissors...and...well they arrived on my doorstep yesterday and are seriously cool.<br /><br />I am totally guarding them...if the husband or kids touch them to cut a box or something BAD apart I will just kill them. Really I'm not a violent person, but I LOVE my scissors (and my good knives). I actually hide my REALLY good knife so that no one is even tempted to open a plastic bag with it!!<br /><br />Anyway, it'll take about 5 months to come in (maybe less if you are lucky)...but for free...waiting isn't a big deal!<br /><br />So, go check them out <a href="http://www.fiskateers.com/">HERE</a>!Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-74742672684417233542008-05-02T05:02:00.000-07:002008-05-02T05:09:38.148-07:00Didn't have lemons......to make into lemonade, but I had paper scraps from my prior project and the flower is born!<br /><br />I haven't had alot of time to talk about what I've been making...but I do want to share it! Check out my other projects to see the materials as recently I've been using up one sheet at a time!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCwzMTGrnhMVPlWVv00CvpaW0sCgCwldS6ojpfZqfH4xHBX2vkvtCdCbS6U4J87eZP8220EpWCHOSsrSTis9dCWJml7SPb5_LOLyjZIvDgSAJMAF-MH7LXBIBwNLkTqT0xLVufpQ/s1600-h/dahlia+fold+blueflower+and+brown+card.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195750693527422098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCwzMTGrnhMVPlWVv00CvpaW0sCgCwldS6ojpfZqfH4xHBX2vkvtCdCbS6U4J87eZP8220EpWCHOSsrSTis9dCWJml7SPb5_LOLyjZIvDgSAJMAF-MH7LXBIBwNLkTqT0xLVufpQ/s320/dahlia+fold+blueflower+and+brown+card.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPl2zqKdeZRWGvNTVVoLnWZLn97bQ5QMOgnLoPQfUDumjuH7crFA9uwBKvh6ONpcQHXN3s7n2T8E2AvK1jGVjw73_gWonXuZzSFGT6o45hkcGhF04JXV9WIvxty0m6IgfmRmyxhQ/s1600-h/dahlia+fold+blue+and+brown+card_standing.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195750410059580546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPl2zqKdeZRWGvNTVVoLnWZLn97bQ5QMOgnLoPQfUDumjuH7crFA9uwBKvh6ONpcQHXN3s7n2T8E2AvK1jGVjw73_gWonXuZzSFGT6o45hkcGhF04JXV9WIvxty0m6IgfmRmyxhQ/s320/dahlia+fold+blue+and+brown+card_standing.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I didn't put sentiments on these cards because I'm not sure what I will use them for...so I decided to wait.Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-29970842323163469622008-04-28T14:23:00.000-07:002008-04-28T14:44:24.305-07:00Nugget TinWell I am alive and well...I guess the accident curse HAS been broken. Well at least I hope it is. So this is another adorable item I made...during my down time. I am pretty hooked on these origami flowers! They are so much fun and something I can do in front of the TV.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibsOjONGKLJ00ccwOuJnB9jgzqhP9gGlr9BXwlfCQVrcMkf6MXtIAz_V2Zs3z1z7eWdVZM3royT0XFUqmzJgPwzqiYuyB4oosE9y-UMLZ2gbp2seqxTeluTEJpwEQVjCVyAGFrkA/s1600-h/dahlia+fold+brown+flower+nugget+tin.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194412166969623650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibsOjONGKLJ00ccwOuJnB9jgzqhP9gGlr9BXwlfCQVrcMkf6MXtIAz_V2Zs3z1z7eWdVZM3royT0XFUqmzJgPwzqiYuyB4oosE9y-UMLZ2gbp2seqxTeluTEJpwEQVjCVyAGFrkA/s320/dahlia+fold+brown+flower+nugget+tin.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />So I made this tin using a wonderful pad of My Mind's Eye Paper, Wild Asparagus Collection. I have a HUGE stack of this (thank god) and with my little paper fetish I hope I may never get through the WHOLE stack.<br /><br /><br />I know it gets a little boring seeing the same colors and style. But I'll share a little secret...with you...I try to use up the paper that I start. I used to try and 'file' the scraps but found that was taking longer to do than just using them up! So I make the major items...then find uses for the progressively smaller scraps. The smallest scraps are used in my paper bead bracelets and I've even started using my punches to punch away...then store each shape in a box ready for accenting!<br /><br /><br />Here is another picture with the tin open.<br /><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcThdKxNwlnGNB09VSiEimSQR-O2raKGMuz_wttQLxTHCmLQj0oSkAXTi_LdZcLWQCxVeaIqrGDhZHG1IL5kv0TZ7g8EedSq7Rcl56CjXmTu0y9VaD3wmolDuN5Axynz5cWxqxNw/s1600-h/dahlia+fold+brown+flower+nugget+tin_open.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194413326610793586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcThdKxNwlnGNB09VSiEimSQR-O2raKGMuz_wttQLxTHCmLQj0oSkAXTi_LdZcLWQCxVeaIqrGDhZHG1IL5kv0TZ7g8EedSq7Rcl56CjXmTu0y9VaD3wmolDuN5Axynz5cWxqxNw/s320/dahlia+fold+brown+flower+nugget+tin_open.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p>Again these tins are just simple and fun to make! And paired with a card...or perhaps a piece of jewelry they make an even nicer gift! One of the things that makes blog reading so much fun for me are the ideas everyone comes up with and how they gift their items. I try to be a thoughtful person but often I am stumped as to what would be appropriate to give or embarrassed if I hand some one something. Especially if it isn't their style. And I really do believe in Random Acts of Kindness...one of my favorite memories was sitting in the Milan train station waiting for my train to Parma when a gorgeous Italian guy comes up, says 'Ciao Bella' and hands me a flower! Well it was like 15 years ago and that memory STILL makes me smile!</p>Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36495589.post-3551637481136579422008-04-23T16:18:00.000-07:002008-04-23T16:21:42.158-07:00More Drama...<div>Okay if you don't hear from me for a while...well I might be dead. This past weekend, the sprained foot gave way and I fell down a flight of stairs so now I have a bruised tail bone...which of course I can't do anything about! So now sitting IS hard...but I have managed to get a few things done!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Here is a little teaser...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ4gHGijz0p39oLzZ_lNfo_NMgHLiYAWRl9ylqHVsdCF7gM8X4D30P1jVOlM5EX-ZUGAtHDvQzNOtp7Xdhb4h-_bHeHDwmj3EZwlJ2wqvTRjh9aAiM0Y5cQ9xIrrcDqDmuCVtQqw/s1600-h/dahlia+fold+blue+and+brown+scrapbook+in+a+tin+all_black.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192584591614109826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ4gHGijz0p39oLzZ_lNfo_NMgHLiYAWRl9ylqHVsdCF7gM8X4D30P1jVOlM5EX-ZUGAtHDvQzNOtp7Xdhb4h-_bHeHDwmj3EZwlJ2wqvTRjh9aAiM0Y5cQ9xIrrcDqDmuCVtQqw/s320/dahlia+fold+blue+and+brown+scrapbook+in+a+tin+all_black.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Thanks for looking and hoping this is the end of my mishaps!</div>Bella Rose Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459896241115305583noreply@blogger.com1