Bellariffic Friday - Birthday Wishes/Celebrate

It's Bellariffic Friday and this week the challenge was Birthday Wishes/Celebrate.  I made a birthday card using The Stuffie Gang.

I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Bella’sBestest paper and coloured it with copics.  The paper is Echo Park "A Boy's Life" and the sentiment is from Uptown Girl Serena has a Sign.  I added some glossy accents to the balloon.  

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 Inspiration Challenge 4.  It's easy, just use anything from this photo as your inspiration.

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

Pina Colada time

This was me last week - down south, on the beach with my BFF.

I stamped the super cute Tropical Squidgies image with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Bella’sBestest paper and coloured it with copics.  I used the co-ordinating Cut it Out die and popped "us" up onto a beach scene I drew.  The paper is Doodlebug Design "Sunkissed".  Of course, I had to use some glossy accents on our sunglasses :)

On the inside I used the sentiment that comes with the image.

Cheerio.....Leslie

Happy Easter

Just a quick pop in with another Easter card featuring the sweet Hoppy Easter Bunny Wobble. 

I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Bella’sBestest paper and coloured it with copics.  I made a frame with some patterned paper from my scrap pile, sorry don't know the name of it.  The sentiment comes with the image and I cut it in two and mounted it at an angle.

I hope you're having a lovely weekend.

Cheerio.....Leslie

Bellariffic Friday - Mojobella Sketch 28

It's Bellariffic Friday and this week we had Mojobella Sketch 28 to work with.

I inked up Tiny Townie Lacey has a Letter with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Bella’sBestest paper and coloured her with copics. 

I added a small felt flower and used my Wink of Stella pen on the little hearts on her dress.

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 Birthday wishes/Celebrate.

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

Milton

I struggle with "manly" cards but this little mouse, Milton, was the perfect image.

I stamped Milton with Brilliance Graphite black ink onto watercolour paper and embossed it with clear embossing powder.  I got out my watercolour pencils and he was coloured up in no time. 

I stamped part of the sentiment that comes with Milton on the front and the rest on the inside.

.Cheerio.....Leslie

Elaineabella's "Stamp it Saturday" technique

Every Saturday on the blog Elaineabella comes up with something fab for us to try on her "Stamp it Saturday" post.  Yesterday I had some time to play and gave her technique "Distress ink backgrounds" a try. 

I stamped BeachaBELLA V.2.0 with with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Bella’sBestest paper and coloured her with copics.  She doesn't have much of a tan yet, does she? LOL.

I added some glossy accents to her sunglasses.

I only have a few Distress Ink colours so I was pretty limited but am happy how it turned out. I think my "splatters" are a bit too big, but it's all learning and practice and Elaineabella is a great teacher - I have learned so much from her!

I hope you had a good weekend.

Cheerio.....Leslie

Bellariffic Friday - Free Form

It's Bellariffic Friday and this week it was a Free Form challenge so anything goes!  It's also the first Friday of the month so that means another stamp on sale at 20% off for the whole month!  This month we are featuring one of the Uptown Girls, Reilly needs to Relax.

I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Bella’sBestest paper and coloured it with copics.  I added some glossy accents to her wine glass and the "empty" wine bottle - LOL.  On the inside I stamped the sentiment that comes with Reilly.

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 28.

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

The Good Egg Chicks

I'm back with another sample of those fun little chicks from the new release on Thursday!

I stamped The Good Egg Chicks with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Bella’sBestest paper and coloured them with copics. They come with a matching die to cut them out but I liked them all together for this card.  I stamped part of the sentiment that comes with the image on the front of the card and the rest on the inside.

I love the sentiments Emily comes up with - so playful and fun!

Cheerio.....Leslie

Bellariffic Friday - One layer

Wow, have you recovered from that wonderful release Emily had yesterday?  If you  missed any of the teasers they are all available now!  Check out the blog for all the gorgeousness :)

It's Bellariffic Friday and this week the challenge was a one layer card.  I thought I'd try my hand at one of the new Danielle Donaldson images.  

I stamped Only Gretchen with Brilliance Graphite Black ink onto Bella’sBestest paper and then embossed it with clear embossing powder.  I used the Peerless watercolours to colour her - I forgot how relaxing water colouring is, not to mention fast!  I cut the watercolour paper down to fit on a regular card and stamped the sentiment that comes with the image.  A trio of enamel dots finished it off.  

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 FREE FORM.  

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 - Big Idea Squidgy

It's Day 4 of teasers and I'm sure you're loving them as much as I am!!  My wish list is growing daily.  Remember, all the images will be available on Thursday March 30.

My card for today is another cute little squidgy.  I love this new line of characters - so cute and squidgy - LOL!  Meet Big Idea Squidgy.

I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Bella’sBestest paper and coloured her with copics.  I added some glossy accents to the light bulb and boy does it shine!

The squidgy line comes with a smaller matching image which I find perfect for the inside and to stamp on the envelope.  Here I've added it to the inside of the card with the matching sentiment.

I can see many uses for this little squidgy - I can add a bunch of balloons to her hand, flowers, anything really.  She's so versatile.  And remember she'll have a corresponding Cut it Out die too.

Be sure to check out the blog for more teasers and only two more sleeps until they're available!

Cheerio.....Leslie