What's New Wednesday | Bella Blvd

This is where the big, wet tears start to fall on my screen. This is my last project for the Bella Blvd team. I loved being a part of such a wonderful and amazing group. I'm looking forward to just sitting back and taking in all of the eye candy that the next team will be bringing us. 

I used a lot of Color Chaos for this layout. The Invisibles and pattern papers in this collection are just amazing. I have to admit that I was trying to save all of the scraps that I could. I kept saying to myself that every little piece can be useful — and for this collection that is so true.

I also used the Enamel DooDads and Dots on this page. I put them everywhere I could think to put them, including in the sticker lettering. 

Supplies: Color Chaos (Invisibles: Referee Invisibles), (Pattern paper: Bell Pepper Strandz, Color Chaos Daily Details, Words of Wisdom), Treasures & Text, Trinkets. Enamel DooDads: Ice. Enamel Dots: Mike White

Thanks for stopping by to see my last Bella Blvd project.

Easter basket | Bella Blvd

Easter is one of the cutest holidays. Everything is tiny — little pieces of candy, cute baby animals, and our little ones running like crazy kiddos looking for that last egg filled with jelly beans. 

Today Bella Blvd is looking at mixed media and altered projects, so I made this Easter basket using the Simply Spring collection and Color Chaos Clear Cuts. 

I added two treat containers with critter likenesses to my basket. The Simply Spring collection is just too cute — and perfect for making little gift bags, tags or cards for the Easter holiday.

The Clear Cuts overlays are perfect for making a unique basket. Make sure to throw in some grass and candy!

This idea would make a great hostess gift or basket for a wee little one who isn't expecting the overflowing chocolate goodness.

Supplies | Basket: Color Chaos: Clear Cuts (Pepper Confetti Clear Cut, Peep Confetti Clear Cut). Bunny Bag: Simply Spring (Pattern paper: Hippity Hop). Chick Container: Campout (Pattern paper: Campout Daily Details).

Thanks for stopping by here today to see my Easter project for Bella Blvd. Make sure to head over to their blog to see what the other gals made.

Cards | Bella Blvd

 

Today on the Bella Blvd blog I am sharing these two cards using the new collections. 

Clear Cuts Overlays are a great way to add dimension and pop to any project — especially a card. Going with the dots theme from the overlays, I also used the Color Chaos Whatnots Chipboard to add another fun layer to the card.

Supplies: Color Chaos: Whatnots Chipboard, Clear Cuts (Metallic Gold Confetti), Treasures & Text Stickers 

What an uplifting image! Who wouldn't want to get a parachuting hedgehog on a card?! I couldn't help but use this 4x6 card as the main image on a card.

Supplies: Simply Spring (Pattern paper: Simply Spring Daily Details), Treasures & Text stickers 

Thanks for stopping to see my cards today. Make sure to visit the Bella Blvd blog for more inspiration.

Card sketch | Bella Blvd

Some of the gals on the Bella Blvd team have made cards using this sketch. These are the two cards I made using Star Student and Simply Spring from the new collections just released.

 

Sometimes a pat on the back just won't do! Surprise your little champ with a card in their lunch box or book bag for a job well done. I flipped the sketch on its side for this card.

Supplies: Star Student (Pattern paper: Star Student Borders, Geek Chic), Treasures & Text 

This card is more like the sketch than the first one, but I swapped out the pennant for the little picture squares. Little enamel dots help finish off the border.

Supplies: Simply Spring (Pattern paper: Spring Patchwork, Simply Spring Daily Details), Treasures & Text; Enamel Dots (Milk White) 

Stop by the Bella Blvd blog to see what the other gals made!

Study on | Bella Blvd

I love the new Star Student collection from Bella Blvd. It is the perfect mix of smart and sassy — just what I need for documenting my son's journey. The imagery in the collection is also amazing for cards.

How cute is this Geek Chic pattern paper?! I can think of a dozen ways to use this.

For graduation, a reward for a grade well-earned, or to celebrate a milestone, this collection will make it easy to whip up a fun card.

Supplies: Star Student (Pattern paper: Geek Chic, Star Student Daily Details), Trinkets

Check out more inspiration today on the Bella Blvd blog.

Glitter trend | Bella Blvd

Who doesn't love a nice splash of glitter? I know I do! Especially on cards — it adds a little extra effort and makes the recipient feel special and loved. 

Some of us on the Bella Blvd creative team are exploring glitter today on the blog. Here are the two cards I made to highlight glitter on cards.

I love the idea of using glitter on only a single part of a larger pattern. For this card, I used gold glitter on a rain cloud to juxtapose the rainy scene with a bright moment. This is a great way to send a smile or hopeful wish to someone who is having a hard time.

Supplies: Simply Spring (Pattern paper: Eggstravaganza, Dancing in the Rain); Color Chaos (Pattern paper: Scallop Strandz)

 

The starry night scene on this fun pattern paper was just begging for glitter on the stars. It makes them twinkle and gives a subtle little shimmer to the overall card. 

Supplies: Camp Out (Pattern paper: Under the Stars, Camp Out Borders), Chipboard Icons, Trinkets; Star Student (Pattern paper: Brainiac); Color Chaos (Pattern paper: Pickle Juice Strandz) 

Stop by the Bella Blvd blog for more glitter inspiration!
 

Third grade | Bella Blvd

On the Bella Blvd blog, some us us on the creative team are just starting to dig into all of the amazing goodness. Today I'm sharing more of my favorite pieces from the new collections just debuted at CHA by Bella Blvd.

Here is a layout I made featuring the Star Student collection.

I just love the bold patterns and colors in the Star Student collection for my son's school layouts. The fun glasses and doodles give the page a trendy geek vibe — and I love it!

 

The Enamel DooDads have been a great addition to the Bella Blvd collections. These black stars are some of my favorites in the collection.

Supplies: Star Student (Pattern paper: Art Journal, Geek Chic) Treasures & Text Stickers, Trinkets; Color Chaos (Pattern paper: Peep Strandz); Enamel DooDads (Oreo Black)

Keep wild | Bella Blvd

Today on the Bella Blvd blog, many of us on the creative team are beginning to share our work with the new collections recently debuted at CHA last month.

These collections are so fun and bright, and I loved working with them.

One of the first things I made was this card using a mix of Color Chaos and Camp Out collections. Color Choas adds some sass to the creatures from the Camp Out collection.

I enjoyed creating the little scene for this inspirational bear. Perfect card for a boy needing his spirits lifted or a boost of confidence.  

Supplies: Camp Out (Chipboard Icons); Color Chaos (Pattern paper: Pepper Strandz), Just Write Journaling Stickers

Christmas Train {bella blvd}

Yesterday on the Bella Blvd blog, I shared this fun Christmas train. And yes, I'll admit I sang the songs from Polar Express pretty much the entire time I was making this. 

For this week's project, I wanted to make something that would highlight the whimsy in the Christmas Cheer collection, and I think this accomplished it. The deer and penguin look so happy riding around with Santa in his train.

It would be fun to use this for a holiday decoration or even for giving a small gift. A gift card, small lotion or even jewelry would fit in the back of the train.

The studio file for this train can be found here, in case you would also like it.

Supplies: Christmas Cheer (Pattern paper: Christmas Crew, Jingle All The Way, Reindeer Games, Making Spirits Bright, Borders Christmas Cheer), Chipboard Icons, Trinkets

Thanks for stopping here today to see my festive train project!

Hey, Santa {bella blvd}

Today on the Bella Blvd blog, some of the creative team members are sharing layouts that use this month's sketch. (You can see the sketch I used at the end of this post or on the Bella Blvd blog.)

I'm a big fan of sketches with only one photo, but when you also add a split background like this one does, I love it even more. 

I recently snapped this photo of my boy with Santa Claus at the mall, so the Christmas Cheer collection was the perfect choice. 

I love the traditional green and red color scheme for the holidays. I used a variety of stickers in the collection and some journaling to create the big title off to the side of the page.

Supplies: Christmas Cheer (Pattern paper: Borders Christmas Cheer, Daily Details Christmas Cheer, Happy Hearts), Treasures & Text stickers, Trinkets.

Here is the sketch that we used for this month.

Thanks for stopping by here today. You can see more examples with this sketch today on the Bella Blvd blog.

Thankful for… {bella blvd}

Today on the Bella Blvd blog we are sharing projects that finish the sentence, "I am thankful for…" 

For many of us, our family and friends are what we are most Thankful for. I snapped this photo of my son on my birthday — thankful that I had him to spend the day with and even doing one of my favorite activities: pumpkin picking.

Since he is the most important part of not only this layout, but also what I am thankful for, I printed the photo on a glossy piece of white card stock at 8.5" x 11". I wanted his presence to be larger than life on this page.

Supplies: Hello Autumn (Pattern paper: Falling into Fall, Gatherings, Daily Details Hello Autumn), Paper Pieces Die Cuts, Treasures & Text. Max: Treasures & Text. Lucky Starz: Treasures & Text.

Thanks for visiting here today. Stop by the Bella Blvd blog for more thankful projects.

Halloween

I had a moment last week to create a "just-because" layout. I haven't done that in quite some time (my mojo seems to be on summer vacation still), so I'm thrilled with how this turned out. 

Each year before Halloween the boy tries on his costume and we take posed photos. This year he was Harry Potter and loved having glasses and a wand for accessories. I love how this picture of him casting a spell turned out.

For my layout, I used a Silhouette file from Lori Whitlock for the house and the Halloween Magic collection from Bella Blvd. 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Pinterest inspired {bella blvd}

Today on Bella Blvd's blog, some of creative team was inspired by this photo found on Pinterest. I made a little gift bag and card set. 

For the card, I used the colors in the Pinterest photo and the pumpkins are inspired by the acorns.

Supplies: Hello Autumn (Pattern paper: Falling into Fall, Borders Hello Autumn), Chipboard Icons, Trinkets.

For the gift bag, I was drawn to the colors and the pattern of the clustered acorns. I chose that great floral pattern for the outside of my little gift bag. What a cute little idea for sharing a gift card and maybe some candy corns with the hostess of a fall dinner you attend.

Supplies: Hello Autumn (Pattern paper: Autumn Floral), Paper Pieces Die Cuts

Thanks for stopping by here today. Take a look at the Bella Blvd blog to see what the other ladies made inspired by the photo.

Halloween {bella blvd}

I love Halloween! It's one of the holidays that is just laid back and and fun. We host a small party on the day, and everyone at my job also dresses up and we go out for lunch.

To help celebrate the day on the Bella Blvd blog this week, I made this wine bottle gift tag and card. 

Many of you will be invited to a Halloween party this month, and if you do, don't forget the hostess! She'll be worried about any little ones attending the party that day, but likely to appreciate the gift of some wine after the festivities have ended. Mark the holiday with a cute tag for the bottle and you'll be sure to impress.

Supplies: Halloween Magic (Pattern paper: Funny Bones), Chipboard Icons, Paper Pieces Die Cuts, Trinkets

This card makes a great companion with the wine bottle or send it along to a friend. The cute mummy and vampire buddies are sure to bring a smile to your friend's face.

Supplies: Halloween Magic (Pattern paper: Funny Bones), Paper Pieces Die Cuts

Stop by the Bella Blvd blog this week to see what some of the other gals made.

What's New {bella blvd}

Yesterday I shared this fun holiday layout on the Bella Blvd blog to show off what's new with Bella Blvd. If you haven't selected your holiday collections yet, put Christmas Cheer on your list!

The Christmas Cheer collection is the perfect blend of whimsy and traditional holiday imagery. For this layout, I wanted to capture our fun tradition of Elf on the Shelf.

I started with the green stars background and then layered on some of the more dense patterns, like the plaid and argyle patterns. The pops of red in the collection complimented the little elf in the pictures and helped bring it all together.

I fussy-cut the lettering "celebrate" and "traditions" from the Happy Hearts paper and it worked out perfectly for my title. Coupled with the Merry Merry Christmas die cut and the long title, it anchors the photos in just the right way.

This layout has me in the holiday spirit already. I can't wait to get those cookies and cocoa going!

Supplies: Christmas Cheer: (Pattern paper: Jingle All The Way, Borders Christmas Cheer, Happy Hearts, Making Spirits Bright), Treasures & Text, Paper Pieces and Die Cuts, Trinkets

Thanks for stopping here today. Stop by the Bella Blvd blog to see what else is going on there this week.