Welcome Bella friends. Today it is all about St. Patricks day and the Bella Blvd My Life 365 collection has the cutest March set that is part of the My Life 365 collection. There is a set for each month celebrating the season. Create those memories by creating a scrapbook page or send someone a card celebrating the season.
Create card from white cardstock A2 size.
Die cut or machine cut an A2 scalloped rectangle on the Bella Besties Gingham & Stripes (pink). Adhere that panel to your card base using liquid glue.
Die cut or machine cut a 3 inch oval on the Bella Besties Gingham & Stripes (pink) and add some foam tape to the back and add it to the center of your card.
Pick out the MARCH and the shamrock with the sentiment from the Ephemera Words. Add some foam tape to the back of the ARC of the March and add it to the lower half of the oval.
Add the Leprechaun Bella-pop to the upper part of the March using foam tape. It is already sticky, but because I am overlapping the Leprechaun over the March it gives help's to line them up.
Add some foam tape to the back of the 4 leaf clover and add it just outside of the oval but touching the oval.
Finishing with a few of those fun March dots from the All Year Long Puffy Stickers.
That leprechaun just makes me happy.
Create card from white cardstock A2 size.
Cut an A2 rectangle frame of the Bella Besties Gingham & Stripes (green) and adhere it to the card using liquid glue.
Cut a 3 inch rectangle on the Luck of the Irish paper and add some foam tape to the back and add it to the center of the card.
Die cut or machine cut a 2 1/2 inch tag on the Gingham & Stripes (yellow). The tag can have a design on it like mine of it can be solid. It will look fabulous no matter what you pick for your tag. Add some foam tape to the back and adhere it to the center of the card.
Pick out the Leprechaun and 4 leaf clover from the Ephemera Icons and the sentiment from the Ephemera Words.
Add some foam tape to the back of all images and add them to the center of the tag. Add the sentiment to the bottom of the tag.
Add one of the pretty flowers from the All Year Long Puffy Stickers.
Erica here, and I’m back with another layout featuring the Bella Blvd My Life 365 collection. For this project, I focused on the February products to create a fun Valentine-themed layout documenting Liam’s excitement over his box of chocolates. I loved playing with pinks, blacks, and whites to create a playful yet clean design.
I started with a piece of white textured cardstock, trimming it down slightly to create a layered look. To give it a finished touch, I used a black pen to hand-draw a simple frame around the edges of the cardstock. Next, I matted the white cardstock on three layers of patterned paper—two from Bella Besties and one from the My Life 365 collection. These layers add depth and color, creating a solid foundation for the layout.
Using leftover strips of patterned paper from previous layouts, I created a vertical cluster on the left side of the page. I distressed the edges of these strips for added texture and dimension, then layered and adhered them to the page. To add interest, I tucked in a scalloped border sticker, along with some tab die cuts from the My Life 365 collection.
For the photos, I created a 4x4 grid featuring four black-and-white photos of Liam. The black-and-white work beautifully with the pops of pink and red in the layout. I matted the photos on a mix of patterned papers from the My Life 365 collection and Bella Besties, making sure to layer colors and patterns that helped the photos stand out. I then adhered the photo grid slightly to the right of the vertical paper cluster.
I added a sticker to the top right corner of the photo mat. To the right of the photos, I created a cluster of embellishments using chipboard, die cuts, and stickers from the My Life 365 collection. I used foam adhesive to pop up some of these elements, adding fun dimension and making the cluster stand out. To bring extra shine and texture to the page, I incorporated epoxy stickers and enamel dots, which I scattered around the layout.
To complete the layout, I added journaling at the bottom of the embellishment cluster, documenting Liam’s excitement over his Valentine’s chocolates. I’m so happy with how this layout turned out! The mix of pinks, blacks, and whites makes for a fresh and fun Valentine-themed page. And yes, pink works wonderfully on layouts for boys—don’t be afraid to use it!
Thanks for stopping by, and I hope this inspires you to create your own Valentine’s Day memories!
Hello, creative friends! Are you ready to embark on a colorful journey of crafting? Today, I’m excited to dive into the dynamic and eye-catching world of black and white diagonal stripes and a little mixed media.
I began by carefully cutting two sections from a striking black and white striped border. Each piece was trimmed precisely at the 6 1/2” mark, creating two right-angle triangles. I adhered these bold stripes to the left and right sides of a crisp white cardstock base, setting a strong visual foundation for my layout.
For an added layer of interest, I introduced a right-angle triangle cut from the "Skip a Beat" paper, which I also trimmed to 5 1/4” on one side. This triangle was placed prominently on the right side of the layout, creating a delightful contrast against the striking stripes.
With the white background now established, I turned my attention to adding depth and texture. Using various distressed inks, I created a soft, blended effect across the remaining white space, bringing a subtle warmth that complements the starkness of the stripes.
Next, I embellished the layout with lovely floral decorations from the Ephemera Icons collection. These charming elements added a touch of whimsy and vibrancy. To complete the design, I selected words from the Ephemera Words set for my title: “Hello Love,” which is a personal favorite of mine. It perfectly captures the essence of this creative piece.
I hope this inspires you to explore your creativity with bold patterns and delightful embellishments! Happy crafting!
Hey friends, welcome back to the blog! Today, I’m sharing a fun 12x12 layout using the Our Love Song collection. This collection is packed with iconic images and bold colors that totally give off an '80s vibe—so fun to play with!
For this assignment, our goal was to draw inspiration from a previous project on the blog. I chose this card design, created by the talented Annette. What caught my eye was the repeating pattern, the blue tones, and the layered details.
I put my own twist on it by swapping out the circles for hearts and mixing in shades of blue, black, white, and a pop of pink. I kept the offset, repeating pattern to give it that playful, dynamic feel.
Here’s how I created the layout:
I started with the B-side of the Daily Details paper as my base and layered a 9-inch piece of white textured cardstock in the center. I added hand stitching using DMC thread (#3811) for extra texture along the borders.
About ¾ of an inch from the top, I added a row of distressed, layered hearts. You can cut these with an electronic cutting machine or use nested heart metal dies. The larger hearts are about 2.5" x 2.5", with the smaller ones roughly ¼ inch smaller. I popped up the top hearts with foam adhesive for dimension.
Papers used for the hearts:XOXO, Our Mix, and Totally Rad—cut in both heart sizes for variety.
I layered a 3x4 photo with a polka dot frame from the Our Love Song Ephemera Icons, backed with the Soundtrack paper.
I added a mix of ephemera, puffy stickers, and word stickers from the Doohickey sheet. The title is done with Luna Alphabet Puffy Stickers in Black and Gulf.
I hope this inspires you to get crafty today! If you have any questions, leave a comment, and I’ll be happy to reply.
Have a fabulous day!
Products Used:
Our Love Song Ephemera Icons, Ephemera Words, Puffy Stickers, Doohickey Stickers
Hey friends! Brianna here today and I'm so excited to share a new layout with y'all today using the Our Love Song collection. I LOVE this collection so much. The icons are adorable and the color palette is so fun. This week the Creative Team is using projects from the blog as inspiration. It was so hard to choose one since there are so many great projects over there. I did end up selecting this amazing page from Kirei:
Here's my layout:
To start, I cut 1x10 strips of the following papers: I Love You, Crazy For You, Skip A Beat and Volume Up. I distressed the edges and then set them aside. For my base, I took a piece of textured white cardstock and trimmed it down to an 11x11 and then adhered it to the B side of the Borders 12x12 paper. I love the pop of black and white on my background. Next, I arranged and adhered all of my strips down to that base.
I then popped up my photos on foam tape and arranged them in the center of my page. I also embellished at the top right corner of the photos using some Puffy Stickers, Epoxy Stickers and Ephemera Icons.
I wanted to embellish tone on tone like Kirei did in her layout so I pulled a lot of the florals from the Ephemera Icons pack and adhered them down to the coordinating paper strips. I also pulled in one of the adorable cassette tapes from the Playlist Bella Pop sticker. It's so cute!
For my title, I used a mix of two different phrases from the Ciao Chip Chipboard stickers and arranged it at the bottom right of my photo group.
Lastly, I added more Puffy and Epoxy Stickers using the tone on tone method. I tucked them between all of the florals and around my title. I love how it turned out!
Thanks so much for stopping by today, I hope that I've inspired you in some way! I'll see you in my next post friends!
xo, Brianna
Bella Blvd Supplies Used:
Our Love Song Collection: 12x12 Patterned Papers, Epoxy Stickers, Puffy Stickers, Ephemera Words and Ephemera Icons.
Hi friends! Today, I’m sharing a 12x12 scrapbook layout featuring the Our Love Song collection by Bella Blvd—one of my favorites for its colorful, retro, and totally fun vibe! It’s versatile enough for both kids and adults, making it the perfect choice to document a special Twin Day memory from my kiddo’s school spirit week.
One of the girls in class asked my daughter to be her “twin” for the day, and of course, we had to capture the moment! To bring this memory to life, I started by cutting two large hearts, stitching around them in black thread for definition, and using them as a backdrop for my photos. I backed the photos with colored cardstock to help them stand out and arranged them in an offset design.
For embellishments, I created three clusters using ephemera, placing them in opposite corners to keep the layout balanced. Normally, I start with a white cardstock background, but this time, I stepped outside my comfort zone and used a multicolored heart-patterned paper instead. When working with busy backgrounds, it’s easy for embellishments to get lost—so here’s a quick hack: I outlined my ephemera pieces with a black pen to make them pop! It’s a simple trick that adds definition without extra bulk.
To finish the page, I stitched around the edges, added my title, and tucked in a journaling spot to document the moment. Another fun scrapping session complete!
I love how this layout turned out, and I hope it inspires you to try something new. Do you have any go-to tricks for making embellishments stand out? Let me know—I’d love to hear.
Happy crafting, friends
Supplies used:
Our Love Song paper - You're a Dream, Daily Details, Skip A Beat