Without change there would be no butterflies...

 

Hi Lovelies..

It's Friday.... so yay... it's Bellarific time at Stamping Bella.. and this time the Babes are highlighting images that aren't from the current release.

Now some of my all time favourite images are the wonderful Butterfly Girls - this one is Bess the Butterfly.  I went for pale lilacs to colour her - just delicate enough, although what looks like black on the edge of her wings is actually deep lilac.

I've done a little video below to show that I also used a Wink of Stella pen to give her dress some gorgeous sparkle.... it's so difficult to capture in a photo but I wanted to show you.

Card Info:

Image - Stamping Bella Bess The Butterfly

Sentiment - Stamping Bella Butterfly Sentiments

Die - MFT Stitched Squares

Paper - Lawn Fawn Perfectly Plaid Rainbow

Colouring - Copics

Skin - E000/00/11/04 R20

Hair - C5/7/9

Butterfly - V000/01/12/15/17

Grounding N0/1

Shading B000/00

Hope you like my make today and that you'll pop over to the Stamping Bella Blog to see more inspiration - and also to the Stamping Bella Sistahood Facebook page.... we do love to see your makes using Stamping Bella images!

Big hugs

Have a Quacking Good Time!

 

Hi Lovelies...

It's been a busy week for me and I'm back yet again - this time with my Guest Designer card for Gerda Steiner Designs.

As Spring is just around the corner, I was inspired to use a cutie from the Lucky Duck stamp set.  I cut a panel of white cardstock with a rectangular die - then cut the circles with an inside/out stitched circle die to give the spaces for the ducks.  Lots of foam tape later, I ended up with my card.

Card Info:

Image and Sentiment - Gerda Steiner Lucky Ducks Stamp Set

Dies - MFT Stitched Rectangles, Lil' Inkers Inside/Out Stitched Circle

Lawn Fawn Stitched Borders

Colouring - Copics

Y15/17/18/38 YR24/14

The backgrounds to each circle were done with Distress Inks and Copics... I traced through the circles to the card so I knew where to colour - then added the die cut panel with the foam tape.

Hope you like my make today.. I'll be back tomorrow!

Big hugs

Have a Fairy Nice Day!

 

Hi there...

I'm so excited to say that I'm Guest Designing for The Greeting Farm throughout March! I absolutely adore their images and have lots in my craft stash - they stamp so clearly and are a joy to colour.

Today I'm using a cutie from the Little Fairies clear stamp set - and of course I chose to use my favourite colour - well, fairies have to have lots of pink, don't they??  

I used the little tiny crown and the sentiment from the same stamp set - they go so perfectly together.

Card Info:

Image and Sentiment - The Greeting Farm Little Fairies Stamp Set

Dies - Uniquely Created Stitched Scalloped Circles, Lawn Fawn Stitched Borders

Paper - MFT

Colouring - Copics

Hair - RV52/63/55

Skin - E000/00/11/04 R20

Wings BV000/V00

Glitter and Gems

Distress Ink Broken China

After I'd coloured the fairy, I blended some Broken China Distress Ink onto the circle, then I fussy cut the fairy and adhered her with some double-sided foam tape.  I added glitter to her wings and crown so she has some lovely sparkle.

I hope you like my make today.

Big hugs

Sending Love

 

Hi Lovelies...

Today I'm back in my CAS zone...  sharing a simple card I made with a stamp and die set from Pretty Pink Posh.  

I used the Floral Hearts stamp set for the wreath, and a co-ordinating die set to fussy cut.  I adhered the wreath with foam pads to give it some height from the card, and stamped the sentiment in the centre.

Card Info:

Image and Sentiment - Pretty Pink Posh Floral Hearts

Dies - Pretty Pink Posh Floral Hearts, MFT Stitched Rectangle

Colouring - Copics

YG17, R83/85, RV 63/55

Glossy Accents, Glitter and Sequins to finish

I think this stamp set is going to be one that I use a lot - it really lends itself to lots of different occasions.

Big hugs

For You....

Hi Again Lovelies...

Yes... I'm back... that's twice in one day... get me!

As today is March 1st it's inspiration time at All Dressed Up,  so I have a card using the gorgeous 'For You' digital image.

And yes....... I'm using PINK again! (no surprise there...)

Card Info:

Image and Sentiment - All Dressed Up 'For You' Digital Image

Die - MFT Pierced Circles

Paper - MFT Gingham

Colouring - Copics

Hair - E21/23/25

Skin - E000/00/11/04 R20

Dress - RV52/63/55

Pot - E30/33

Flowers - Y15/17

Button Twine

This card was made in a bit of a hurry so it had to be very CAS but I love how it turned out!   I was running behind as I've been busy doing some Grandma-ing this week and loving every minute!

Big hugs  

Cherry Chick.... oh those reds!!

 

Hi Lovelies...

It's Bellarific Friday time again - this week we're spotlighting Stamping Bella's fabulous Stamp of the Month - which this time is this gorgeous Cherry Chick!  

Now I've got to say all that red colouring scared me a little - and I stared at the stamped image for a little while before I picked up my red Copics.  Then I pulled up my big girl pants and gave it a go.... and I was really happy how it turned out!

Card Info:

Image and Sentiment - Stamping Bella Cherry Chick

Die - MFT Double Stitched Square

Paper - Echo Park

Colouring - Copics

Reds - R27/46/39/89

Yellows - Y15/17/18/38, YR24

Greens YG25/17

Band - B60/63

Shading T0/1/2/3

White Gel Pen for highlights

Don't forget you can buy this stamp with 25% discount throughout March..  that's gotta be 'cheep'!! (D'oh!)   If you pop over to the Stamping Bella blog, you'll see more fabulous inspiration from the Bella Babes, and also if you go to our Sistahood Facebook page, you can share  your makes and see what others make too..  we'd love you to join in the fun!

Have a good weekend all.... I'm popping to the Stamperama show in Harrogate tomorrow..  looking forward to it but I'm going to try not to spend too much!

Big hugs

Curvy Girl with a Jar of Hearts

 

Hi Lovelies...

It's Bellarific Friday time again.......  and today the Babes are using stamps from the fabulous recent release....  don't ya just love these Curvy Girls???  I know I do. This one is holding a jar full of hearts so is perfect for sending love to a friend.

I decided on a teal/turquoise colour combo this time, so my pink pens could have a little rest.. it does me good to ring the changes every now and again!

Card Info:

Image - Stamping Bella Curvy Girl with a Jar of Hearts

Paper - Lawn Fawn Perfectly Plaid Rainbow

Skin  E000/00/11/04 R20

Hair - E25/27/29

Dress - BG11/32/34/57

Flowers/Hearts - R27/46/39

Leaves G14 YG17

Jar C1 B60/63

Shading W0/1/3

Glitter Card

Hope you like my make for today and that you'll pop over to the Stamping Bella Blog to see more inspiration, and then to the Sistahood Facebook page - we love to see you share your Stamping Bella makes!

Have a great weekend..

Hugs

Hello Spring...

 Hi Lovelies..  

Today I'm Guest Designing for the wonderful Gerda Steiner Designs..  and I've chosen to use this uber-cute bunny from the Hello Spring Stamp Set - as Spring (especially here in the UK) is just around the corner.

I used a cloud stencil and some Distress Inks to create the sky background - then used some post it tape to give a clear line so I could sponge the grass - again using Distress Inks.

Card Info:

Image and Sentiment - Gerda Steiner Designs Hello Spring

Die - MFT Stitched Rectangle

Paper - MFT

Colouring - Copics

Bunny - E50/51/53/55/57 R20

Butterfly R83/V05

Flower R81/83 YG17

Hope you like my make today and that you'll take a peek at the fabulous stamps available at Gerda Steiner Designs!

Big hugs

Flowers for you....

 

Hi Lovelies...

It's Bellarific time of the week again...  and today we're using an image from the Stamp of the Month (Floral Forest Backdrop) collection.  I chose to use this fabbie Garden Backdrop for my make - and also incorporated one of the gorgeous new stamps - this one is Teeny Tiny Townie with Bouquet!

I coloured the image and the backdrop with Copics - I used the colour map for the peonies that lovely Elaine (Marker Geek) provides..  then after it was coloured, added a greeting on the archway using another stamp - curving it slightly to match the arch.

Card Info:

Images - Stamping Bella Garden Backdrop, 

Stamping Bella Teeny Tiny Townie with Bouquet with Cut-It-Out Die

Dies - Lawn Fawn Stitched Scalloped Square, Lil' Inkers Stitched Square

Colouring - Copics

Sky - B0000/000

Grass - YG63/17/25/95

Ground - E31/33

Fence - N0/1/2/3

Peonies - RV11/34 R39

Bouquet Paper - G20/82

Hair - C5/7/9

Dress - RV63/55 R39

I did use some Prismacolour Pencils to give depth to parts of the flowers and the folds on the girl's dress..  I like the effect that gives.

Hope you'll pop over to the Stamping Bella Blog to see more inspiration from the Bella Babes...  and that you'll also drop by our Sistahood Facebook page to share your Stamping Bella makes... and also join in the challenge fun!

Have a good (crafty) weekend all..

Big Hugs

Heidi Needs A Hug

 

Hi Lovelies..

I'm back again, this time with my Bellarific Friday card for Stamping Bella...  and this week we are able to use an older stamp...  which is brilliant as I have LOTS (and I mean LOTS) of Stamping Bella rubbah goodness to choose from!  

As it's nearly Valentine's Day - and also nearly Spring - I opted to use this Tiny Townie with her gorgeous chickie friends..  and decided to try colouring with my Polychromos.  Hmmm...  I don't think I've mastered the technique as yet, and know they'll get put away in the cupboard for 'another day!'  I don't seem to get them to blend well - even using Sansodor.  Any tips gratefully received!

Card Info:

Image and Sentiment - Stamping Bella Heidi Needs a Hug

Paper - MFT

Colouring - Polychromos

Please don't look too closely at the blending..  it's not so bad from a distance!

Don't forget to pop over to the Stamping Bella Blog to see what the other lovely Baberoonies have come up with to inspire...  and also to the Sistahood Facebook page... you could win Bella Bucks to spend on the website if you enter the monthly challenge!

Big hugs

Love You To The Stars and Back

 

Hi Lovlies..

It's time for a fabulous new release from All Dressed Up Digital Stamps.. and my goodness... this release is awesome!  My card uses the gorgeous Stars and Back.... isn't she just sooooo gorgeous?

I masked the image, then used my Distress Oxides to blend the background - adding a strip of DP down one side with some glitter card peeking out.  I splattered the Distress Oxides with water and also white acrylic paint to create the starry background.

Card Info:

Image and Sentiment - All Dressed Up Stars and Back Digital Image

Colouring - Copics

Skin - E000/00/11/04, R20

Pinks - RV52/55/63/66

Silvers - C0/1/2

Glitter

Hope you'll pop over the the All Dressed Up Facebook Page to see what my lovely fellow DT members have come up with to inspire...  and don't forget, we'd also love to see what you create with All Dressed Up images.

Big hugs

Couple Goals

Hi Lovelies...

Today, I'm sharing four cards that I made with the fabulous Couple Goals set from The Greeting Farm.  Of course, with Valentine's Day just around the corner, they're proving popular!

Card Info (same for all four cards)

Image and Sentiment - The Greeting Farm Couple Goals

Paper - Simple Stories Kissing Booth

Dies - MFT Pierced Circle, Uniquely Creative Stitched Scalloped Circle, 

Lawn Fawn Stitched Borders, MFT Stitched Rectangle

Skin - E000/00/11/04, R20

Girl - Hair - E21/23/25, Dress R24/27/46

Boy - Hair E41/43/44, Top B32/34, Trousers B28

Grounding - T0/1

Distress Ink Tumbled Glass.

And here's the rest:

I'm really struggling to get good photos at the moment - using all sorts of photo editing software to try to show the colours as they are when I look at the card.  Maybe it's the light..... or maybe I need to invest in some proper photography equipment!

Big hugs

Love Is....

Hi Lovelies...

I'm back now with my DT card for the new challenge at All Dressed Up where the theme is 

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE

Of course, it's a perfect theme for February as Valentine's Day is just around the corner.  I chose to use this gorgeous 'Love Is' image for my love-themed card.  This couple are sooooo darn cute!

Card Info:

Image - All Dressed Up Love Is

Paper - Lawn Fawn Perfectly Plaid

Dies - MFT Scalloped Rectangle Frames

Colouring - Copics - Skin - E000/00/11/04, R20, Pinks - RV10/11/13/14, Denim - B21/23, 

T Shirt - Y15/38 YR04/14, Branch - E35/55, Leaves G14/63, Blue Sky - B000/52

Glitter card

Hope you like my make with this cute couple and that you'll join in the fun on the All Dressed Up Facebook Page.

Have a good weekend..

Hugs

Look on the Bright Side!!!

Hi Lovelies...

Today I'm thinking BRIGHT colours.... it's snowy outside and the sky is very gray.... but in here I'm going colourful!!!

Of course, it's Bellarific Friday and also Stamp of the Month time..  so us Bella Babes are using the Floral Forest Backdrop - which you can get with 25% discount for the whole of February!!!  We've all used it in a different way..  it's perfect to use on it's own, or to use with other images.

I decided to do a watercoloured sky after being inspired by a card I'd seen on Instagram.  Then I used Copics to colour the flowers and leaves...  in colours bright enough to cheer the day!

Card Info:

Stamp - Stamping Bella Floral Image Backdrop

Sentiment - MFT

Flowers - R24/27/46/39, Y15/17/18/38, E99, V12/15/17/09

Leaves - G14/46, YG63/17

Distress Inks - Picked Raspberry, Fossilized Amber, 

Abandoned Coral

White acrylic paint to splatter

Die - MFT Pierced Circle

Embossing Folder

Bakers Twine

Hope you like my make today and that you'll pop over to the Stamping Bella Blog to see what my fellow Babes have come up with to inspire.  Also don't forget our Sistahood Facebook Page - you can share your makes and also you could enter the current challenge where you could win Bella Bucks to spend in the store if your entry is chosen at random... can't be bad!!

I'll be back later today with another card - my cards are a bit like buses, nothing for a few days, then a few at once!!

Big hugs