We have had such a great time this week and we hope you have too, during our team up with Epiphany Crafts. We had a group of our Bella designers that mixed Epiphany Crafts fun punches, epoxy shapes, and charms into our projects. And the Epiphany Crafts designers were busy mixing Bella's collections and embellishments into their projects. We have a few last projects to leave you with, so let's get started.
“XOXO” card, by Laurie Schmidlin.
I just adore these sweet ladybugs (from Bella's Sunshine & Happiness Collection)! I cut apart the border with these on them, and used them in my Square Shape Studio from Epiphany Crafts! For the center one, I mounted it on a Square Silver Charm Setting and then added a small white bow.
Supplies:
Sunshine & Happiness: Happy Clouds, Borders, Alpha+Bits Stickers
“Let Forever Begin” card, by Laurie Schmidlin.
I started by adding a feather and then layering on a couple of Love & Marriage Cute Cuts and Ciao Chip Wedding Icons. For the embellishments, I added a white bow with a Crochet Flower and dangled a custom charm that I created using the Epiphany Square Studio and Square Silver Charm Settings.
Supplies:
Love & Marriage: Cute Cuts, Cake Frosting, Ciao Chip Wedding Icons, Wedding
Day Miniatures; Crochet Flowers: Juniper; Feathers: Punch
“Heaven On Earth” card, by Laurie Schmidlin.
With our cold temps and snow still on the ground, I am dreaming of summer! I couldn't help digging into the warm and sunshine filled Sand & Surf Collection! I combined a Journaling Sticker with some Cute Cuts to create a cluster effect. For the accents, I used a couple of Miniatures stickers along with the Square Shape Studio from Epiphany Crafts.
Supplies:
Sand & Surf: Miniatures, Just Write Journaling Stickers, Cute Cuts,
Borders; Designer Tape: Cotton Candy Chevron; Button Market:
Pink Flowers
"Sweetness", by Laura Vegas.
I have had this photo collage of my youngest daughter, Sarah, printed out and sitting on my desk for close to a year now. I finally was inspired to do something with it and searched out patterned paeprs that would match her clothes. I love pulling papers from a variety of collections for a really fun look. I used Epiphany's Shape Studio Tool Pennant, along with the epoxy shapes, to create a few quick and simple embellishments for the page.
Supplies:
Birthday Boy: Toadilly Cool, Streamers; Mr Boy: Dinomite; Tail Waggers & Cat Naps: Alpha+Bits Stickers; Freestyle Sophisticates: Freestyle Pickle Juice; Family Dynamix: Quadrants; Sienna Chipboard Alphas: Pony
"It's Your Birthday" card, by Laura Vegas.
I always need birthday cards, and yet I never seem to have them on hand. I figured this was a great chance to make a few birthday cards, since the banner shape is a perfect match for birthdays. I used the Shape Studio Banner Tool Pennant on some scraps of patterned paper from the Birthday Boy collection, and created a row of the epoxy shapes below my sentiment sticker.
Supplies:
Birthday Boy: Toadilly Cool, Streamers, Eat Cake, About A Boy, Just A Note, Just Write Journaling Stickers; Mr Boy: Dinomite
"Cupcake" card, by Laura Vegas.
For this card, using the Birthday Girl collection, I skipped the epoxy shapes and used the Shape Studio Pennant Tool as just a punch. I punched out a ton of the little banner pieces, using a bunch of tiny scrap pieces of paper that I had laying around. I adhered my "Frosting To My Cupcake" Cute Cut card to the center of my card using pop dots, and then started layering the banner pieces around the outside edge.
Supplies:
Birthday Girl: Miles Of Smiles, Party Dress, Dancing Queen, Sugar Rush, Celebrate, Borders, Cute Cuts; Family Dynamix: Quadrants
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You know we can't have a team up without having a giveaway!!! This time it's all about the Sand & Surf collection. The prize package will include products from the Sand & Surf collection along with coordinating buttons, designer tapes, and other embellishments. Value is over $100!!! Just leave us a comment and we will announce a randomly chosen winner on Monday.
We want to say a special thank you to Epiphany Crafts, including all of the participating designers and the plethora of product that was sent our way from Epiphany Crafts studios. It's such a pleasure to work together in this industry to create excitement about all of our products. We hope you enjoyed this week full of inspiration, variety and giveaways!
LOVE the X0X0 card! Such a cute idea using both the paper and charms. Two definitely is better than one, so enjoyed the week full of great designs and inspiration!! Thanks Bella Blvd and Epiphany Crafts!
Posted by: Cindy | February 22, 2013 at 05:20 AM
Soooooooooo beautiful!! I am LOVING all those lady bugs on Laurie's card!! Thanks for the awesome inspo this week!!
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | February 22, 2013 at 05:39 AM
Wonderful cards and LO! I love how Laurie and Laura used the Epiphany shapes in such fun and interesting ways!
I'm ready for summer, too, bring on the Sand 'n Surf! Thanks so much for brightening up my morning!!!
Posted by: Ruth G | February 22, 2013 at 05:52 AM
My morning routine before work everyday includes checking out the Bella Blvd. blog. The designers and daily inspiration are amazing. Your products are always my first choice.
Posted by: Paula | February 22, 2013 at 06:03 AM
I've enjoyed this week with Epiphany shapes. They really enhance the examples.
Posted by: Marcia Scantlin | February 22, 2013 at 06:29 AM
Such a great team!
Amazing projects!
Posted by: Nancy L. | February 22, 2013 at 07:01 AM
Fabulous projects all week! Could use bit of color to brighten up all the white stuff we're getting! Thanks for all the inspiration!
Posted by: Bri Johnson | February 22, 2013 at 07:03 AM
I check your blog everyday...thanks for the great inspiration this week!
Posted by: Jennifer Wymore | February 22, 2013 at 07:07 AM
How cute are those ladybugs!! Love the XOXO card:)
Posted by: Jamie Greene | February 22, 2013 at 07:09 AM
What great projects!! I love anything ladybug!
Posted by: Lori P | February 22, 2013 at 07:15 AM
I've loved all the projects I've been seeing this week, those lil ladybugs made me smile : )
Posted by: Lindsey | February 22, 2013 at 07:29 AM
Love how the use of Epiphany Square Studio and Square Silver Charm Settings have enhanced Bella products!! Will have to try this!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Posted by: Candace | February 22, 2013 at 07:39 AM
This would be an amazing prize to win!
Posted by: Angela a | February 22, 2013 at 07:45 AM
I'd love the Surf and Sand collection! I have a lot of it in my cart at an online store.
Posted by: Leslie M | February 22, 2013 at 07:47 AM
Wow - these projects are so beautiful! I love the ladybug card :) It's been such a fun week here!
Posted by: Lisa C. | February 22, 2013 at 07:53 AM
First of all I love all the week with project using the ephifany cafts products. And it's more amazing if you are giving away goodies :)
Thanks I love your products.
Posted by: Andrea Garland | February 22, 2013 at 07:55 AM
Beautiful projects!! I've loved seeing all of them and how beautifully Epiphany Crafts and Bella work together!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Posted by: Aimee K | February 22, 2013 at 08:23 AM
What a great week of inspiring projects!!! Great giveaway! I hope it's me! ;)
Posted by: Laura G | February 22, 2013 at 08:25 AM
Love the charms and the little extra texture and shine Epiphany Crafts gives the Bella papers. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Lara Read | February 22, 2013 at 08:25 AM
The layouts and card gave me some great ideas to use today while I scrap. I love the sand and surf, and go to the beach all the time, so I have a ton of pictures to scrap.
Posted by: Carolyn Staat | February 22, 2013 at 08:33 AM
WOW!
It's been a great week on the blog
thanks for sharing with us!
and thanks for the chance to win some great goodies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm ready for some Sand and Surf!
Posted by: {vicki} | February 22, 2013 at 08:40 AM
Thanks for an amazing week packed with wonderful projects!!! I have tons of ideas in my head right now!!! Both brands work together beautifully! Thanks for the chance!!! <3
Posted by: Anelsie Ramos | February 22, 2013 at 08:53 AM
What a great week of inspiration and your projects today are no exception! I'm always a huge fan of your linear style Laura!
Posted by: Mendi Yoshikawa | February 22, 2013 at 09:00 AM
LOVE the projects and read your blog daily! Would also LOVE to win Sand & Surf!
Posted by: Jill P | February 22, 2013 at 09:01 AM
Absolutely amazing creations! Love the saying, "Start each day like it's your birthday!" Wonderful projects!
Posted by: Connie Ploch | February 22, 2013 at 09:05 AM