Sketch For You To Try…

Posted by Jen | Bella, cards, challenges, designer of the month | Saturday, August 15, 2009

Greetings! Thank you EVERYONE for all the birthday wishes and baby boy wishes. It’s been very fun the last couple of days! As I write this, I am watching Twilight for the 3rd or 4th time. I love this movie now, but I didn’t really care for it the first time that I saw it. I that “Edward’s” acting was horrid, but I have grown to like the charm that comes with Mr. Cullen {even if it really is a little bit of bad acting}.

Today we are off to get a changing table and make a little trip to IKEA {YAY!!}. I am so excited about getting to pick out some new stuff for the lil’ guy coming our way in January. I still think that the girl stuff is way cuter, but I am really starting to adore the little boy stuff, too.

Anyways, here is the sketch for this week… {CLICK FOR A LARGER VIEW}
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My sample using Stamping Bella with a Anna inspired snowflake…
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Detail shot {now you can really see how I really mis-cut the circle stamped image that fits PERFECTLY in a Nestie}…
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Designer of the Month, MEGAN LOCK, came up with this de-lish creation using new Stamping Bella…
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Want more samples? Check out the SFYTT Sisters…
Amy Rohl
Amy Sheffer
Susan Liles
Kelly Lunceford
Carole Burrage

When uploading to SCS, please use the keyword “SFYTT.” Also, don’t forget to link your project on this post :) Happy creating! Hugs-Jd

Bella Birthday…

Posted by Jen | Bella, cards | Thursday, August 13, 2009

Today I am 31 {Happy Birthday To Me, Happy Birthday To Me, Happy Birthday To Meeeee!} and I am celebrating Bella style…

The first card that I have for you uses Turtle Tots-Love is in the Air, along with the “Love is in the Air” sentiment…
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Nest up, I have a pre-season Halloween card using Little Witchy {one of my fave images of all time}. I usually don’t like doing Halloween in the middle of summer, but the mood struck me and here it is…
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I’m off for a birthday bash filled with swim lessons, errands and my ultrasound…YAY! Tomorrow I will let you all know what we are having. :)

Sketch For You To Try…

Posted by Jen | Bella, MFT, cards, challenges, designer of the month | Saturday, August 8, 2009

Anyone else loathing the summer heat? I can’t imagine that my pregnancy is making it any easier for me, but I am miserable. Then again, the heat index has been hovering over 100 degrees, so I don’t see how it could be very enjoyable. I don’t live in Arizona {anymore}, so I can’t hear, “Well, at least it’s a dry heat.” Nope, here in TX it’s a wet, soggy, humid heat…moist, if you will {I know a lot people squirm at that word, so that just seems appropriate}. Backing up to the “It’s a dry heat” comment. David Spade really said it best in a comedy routine when he replied to that comment with, “Well, so is my oven, but you don’t see me crawling in there.” Point made.

What I am thrilled about is that it is Saturday. I have another Copic class today and of course, a new SKETCH FOR YOU TO TRY…

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Here’s my sketch using Bella stamps {Appley Bowl Huggabugg}…

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Designer of the Month, MEGAN LOCK, came up with this darling creation using My Favorite Things stamps…

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Want more samples? Check out the SFYTT Sisters…
Amy Rohl
Amy Sheffer
Susan Liles
Kelly Lunceford
Carole Burrage

When uploading to SCS, please use the keyword “SFYTT.” Also, don’t forget to link your project on this post :) Happy creating! Hugs-Jd

Friday Fun…

Posted by Jen | Bella, The Cat's Pajamas, cards, challenges, projects | Friday, August 7, 2009

Happy Friday Everyone! I am posting a little later today because of swim lessons and general craziness this morning. I am actually at Susan’s house right now prepping for my Copic class tomorrow. Hopefully I will get that all done so I can stamp some more stuff, too.

As promised, I have a couple {I forgot that I already showed several at the release} The Cat’s Pajamas projects to show you and a Bella-rific Friday card, too. So let’s get started with all my TCP creations using all the new sets and embellies…

TCP Banner…
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Better Get Better chicken soup packet holder…
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Here’s my card for Bella-rific Friday! Be sure to check out all the other Bella Babes’ creations HERE on the Bella Blog…
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As you may have seen, I will be stepping down from Bella team at the end of the month. Why in the world would I be so crazy enough to do that? Well, with the new baby on the way and me picking up some hours of teaching at Ellie’s school, I need to ease up on my commitments. Bella will always be near and dear to my heart {and wallet}. I love Emily and all things Bella and I wholeheartedly appreciate the opportunity she gave to me to be a Bella Babe. Thank you, Em!!

Have a Magical Day…

Posted by Jen | Bella, cards | Thursday, August 6, 2009

Um, it’s already Thursday! I can’t believe that this week has been flying by so quickly. Ellie is back in swim lessons and is doing great. I am so glad that we were able to get her into another session this summer to reinforce all the skills! She has done a complete 180! The very first day of the first session she was crying and not even wanting to get her head wet. Now they can’t get her attention because she has her face in the water non-stop. She is even trying to comfort the kiddos that are nervous about swimming. It’s really all very sweet!

Anyways, I am sure that you didn’t come here to hear my dissertation on how great swim lessons are going. Today I have a fun Bella {actually, it’s Puff} card for you. I think this would make a great card for a kiddo birthday or just to brighten someone’s day. I LOVED coloring this lil’ guy {gal?} and couldn’t decided on what color combo to choose. It’s fun because you can do an all monochromatic image, or mix 2, 3 or even 4 colors to make him more magical.

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See ya tomorrow. I have a lot of fun The Cat’s Pajamas‘ projects for you to check out and another Bella card {for Bella-rific Friday}.

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