Sweet Thanks

I love any of the sweet PI images (MFT) and this cutie was made for a friend who did a huge favour to help me.  The image is called Out on a Limb and she really did go "out on a limb" to help!

I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Bella’sBestest paper and coloured it with copics.  I used the Stitched Rectangle die-namic to cut it out.  I can't recall where I saw this layout but had sketched it out to remember to use.  The paper is Fancy Pants Design "Park Bench" with a card base of Baja Breeze.  I added some Wink of Stella to the hearts and some glossy accents to shine her shoes.  There is a trio of matching colour dots but I don't think they show up too well.  The sentiment is from Thanks A Bunch (MFT).  

On the inside I added a strip of matching paper from the same collection and left some room to write my  message.  

Cheerio.....Leslie

Bellariffic Friday - Mojobella Sketch 5

It's Bellariffic Friday and this week we are up to Mojobella Sketch #5.

I used the sweet little Make a Wish Hoppy Poppy.

I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Bella’s Bestest paper and coloured it with copics.  The paper is MME Six by Six Hootenanny with a card base of Marina Mist.  I made the banner from some vellum card stock and stamped part of the sentiment from Milton on it and added a trio of dots.  I added the white dots to her dress with my white gel pen and some Wink of Stella to the candle flames.

On the inside I stamped the full sentiment from Milton.

Be sure to check out the rest of the BellaBabes and the Sistah's cards for this week on Blogabella.  Next week's Bellariffic Friday challenge is Add Flowers to Your Card.  It can be floral paper, floral image, floral embellishment, whatever you like. 

We hope you'll get stamping with us. It's easy to play along - just ink up any current (check the website) Stamping Bella image, and email your card to Emily by next Thursday for a chance to win some Bella Bucks.

Cheerio.....Leslie

It's RELEASE Day!!!!

Finally......it's here!  All the new images will be available at Stamping Bella.  

I'm showing one final teaser.....Fairy Best Friends.  Such a cute image - I made this for my co-worker Christal to give to her BFF :)

I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Bella’sBestest paper and coloured it with copics. The paper is MME Lime Twist Happy Go Lucky with a card base of Lovely Lilac.  I sponged some clouds in the sky with Tumbled Glass distress ink and added a scattering of sequins.  Of course there is lots of sparkle to their wings and tutus from my Wink of Stella pen and glitter.

Be sure to check out the rest of the BellaBabes and Stamping Bella for the full release!  

Cheerio.....Leslie

TEASER ALERT - Marching Chick returns

Today I'm showing another card with the super cute Marching Chick.  I honestly don't know how Emily keeps coming up with these perfect images.

I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Bella’sBestest paper and coloured it with copics.  The paper is a base of Real Red and the patterned paper is October Afternoon "Sidewalks".  I cut the chick out with a couple of oval nesties and then fussy cut all the little hearts and attached them to some linen thread so they could trail behind.  I added some Wink of Stella to the flower and some glossy accents to the hearts to make them shine.

On the inside I added the sentiment in a matching oval and a strip of the pattern paper.

Be sure to check out the rest of the BellaBabes and Blogabella for more teasers and a chance to win the new images and cut it outs!!

Cheerio.....Leslie

TEASER ALERT - Mason Jar of Hearts

It's time for anther sneak peek of the new release!  OMGosh, I'm loving what I've seen so far - can't wait for release day to order!!  Today we're featuring Mason Jar of Hearts.  This is such a pretty image and as you can see, it colours up super fast.  Along with Valentine's Day I can think of SO many uses for this sweet jar...birthday, anniversary, just because, get well...the possibilities are endless.

I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Bella’sBestest paper and coloured it with copics.  I used Stitched Rectangle STAX dies to cut out the image and layer it.  The background is a heart stencil that I sponged with Antique Linen distress ink.  The paper is Crumb Cake.  I added Wink of Stella pen to the hearts inside the jar for some sparkle and over the hearts outside the jar and on the tag, I added glossy accents.  I'm amazed that the photo actually shows this - I have a hard time getting a good photo of sparkles! - LOL.  

Be sure to check out the rest of the BellaBabes and Blogabella for more sneak peeks and a chance to win the new images and cut it outs!

Cheerio.....Leslie

Bellariffic Friday - 123 card

It's Bellariffic Friday and this week the challenge was a 123 card, that's 1 image, 2 papers, 3 embellishments.  

I stamped Uptown Girl Brynn has a Baby Shower with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Bella’sBestest paper and coloured it with copics.  My two papers are Pretty in Pink for the card base and some retired SU pattern paper.  My three embellishments are buttons, twine and the banner across which I stamped with the sentiment from Brett and Brenda Get Married onto a strip of vellum. 

Of course there is Wink of Stella and glitter but I pretty much use those on all cards so I didn't count them :)

Be sure to check out the rest of the BellaBabes and the Sistah's cards for this week on Blogabella.  Next week's Bellariffic Friday challenge is Mojobella Sketch 5.

We hope you'll get stamping with us. It's easy to play along - just ink up any current (check the website) Stamping Bella image, and email your card to Emily by next Thursday for a chance to win some Bella Bucks.

Cheerio.....Leslie

TEASER ALERT - Curly Clara Needs Your Address

Another teaser!  Today I'm introducing Uptown Girl Curly Clara Needs Your Address.  It's the perfect image to stamp on your envelopes like you can do with Anabelle and Chrystal but I wanted to show you it's easy (and fast) to make a card with these images too.  The frame is empty (no sentiment) so the possibilities are endless for what you could stamp or write in it!

I stamped Curly Clara with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Bella’sBestest paper and coloured her with copics.  The paper is Bermuda Bay, Cameo Coral and Simple Stories "Vintage Bliss".  I fussy cut the image out and popped it up for some dimension and added a trio of dots.  

You can customize your cards with whatever sentiment you want to put in the frame.  I used part of the sentiment from Sometimes People Forget on the inside of the frame and then lightly coloured it to make it look slighted barn-boardish :)

Be sure to check out the rest of the BellaBabes and Blogabella for more teasers and a chance to win the new images and cut it outs!

Cheerio.....Leslie

TEASER ALERT - Marching Chick

It's teaser time!  Finally we all get to see the wonderful images Emily comes up with!  Today I'd like to introduce you to Marching Chick - how adorable!!

I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Bella’sBestest paper and coloured it with copics. I used a scallop die to cut out the image and sponged some clouds in the sky.  The papers are Delightful Daffodil and Pixie Pink and I kept the layout super simple to show off the image.  Those little trailing hearts 'had' to have some glossy accents and of course my Wink of Stella pen on the flower.   

Be sure to check out the rest of the BellaBabes and on Blogabella for more teasers and a chance to win the new images and cut it outs!

Cheerio.....Leslie

Bellariffic Friday - Mojobella Sketch 4

It's Bellariffic Friday and this week we have another Mojobella Sketch - #4.

For my card this week I used Tiny Townie Penelope Has A Pencil.  

I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Bella’sBestest paper and coloured it with copics.  I used my Stitched Rectangle STAX die to cut out the image and mat it on a piece of Marina Mist card stock.  I used the same card stock for the Fishtail Flag.   The paper is Carta Bella Alphabet Junction with a card base of Marina Mist.  I followed the sketch exactly but added a trio of dots in the corner for a pop of colour.

Be sure to check out the rest of the BellaBabes and the Sistah's cards for this week on Blogabella.  Next week's Bellariffic Friday challenge is 1-2-3....so that's 1 image, 2 papers and 3 embellishments!

We hope you'll get stamping with us. It's easy to play along - just ink up any current (check the website) Stamping Bella image, and email your card to Emily by next Thursday for a chance to win some Bella Bucks.

Cheerio.....Leslie

Bellariffic Friday - Love Is In The Air

It's Bellariffic Friday and this week the challenge is "Love Is In The Air".  It's also the first Friday of the month so that means Uptown Girl Lucille Sends Her Love is the stamp of the month and available at 20% off all month!

I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Bella’sBestest paper and coloured it with copics. The paper is BoBunny "Welcome Home and I paired it with some Certainly Celery and Pretty in Pink.  I used my Wink of Stella pen on all the hearts and added glitter to bottom of her dress.  Lucille comes with her own sentiment "sending you oodles of love" but I used the sentiment from I Heart You - I love that you can mix and match Stamping Bella's sentiments!  I added a pink bow and a tiny heart charm tied on with silver cord.

Be sure to check out the rest of the BellaBabes and the Sistah's cards for this week on Blogabella.  Next week's Bellariffic Friday challenge is Mojobella Sketch 4.

We hope you'll get stamping with us. It's easy to play along - just ink up any current (check the website) Stamping Bella image, and email your card to Emily by next Thursday for a chance to win some Bella Bucks.

Cheerio.....Leslie