So many people ask how I come up with the names for each product collection! The Bella Artistas and I brainstorm lots! For me, especially these last couple of years, Christmas has been all about the little details: the warm apple cider, the Barbie ornament from my 9th birthday that Grandma gave me, the beautiful decorations.......I could go on forever. The details we put into the holiday season deserve celebration! It was easy when "December Details" was thrown into the pool of ideas. I knew that was it!
So.....today's post is dedicated to all the details! The projects featured today have been fine-tuned to show you little details and techniques! (and if you make it to the end...there might just be a little surprise for you!)
"December Details"
By Stephanie (me) Hunt :)
For the title, I placed down the Carla Berry alphabet stickers, them traced around them (similar to a stencil effect), then slowly peeled the stickers away and added doodling to embellish.Bella Materials Used:
Patterned Paper: Candy Cane Lane, Mistletoe, Sugar Plums, Grumpy Grinch, Bits A Bella
Cardstock Stickers: Carla Berry (alphabet sticker used to trace "December")
"Once Upon A Kiss"
By Allyson Meinholz
Paper crunching, glittering and inking!
Patterned Paper: Mistletoe, Sugar Plums, Grumpy Grinch, Bits A Bella, Easter Grass (From the Swing Into Spring Collection)
Cardstock Stickers: Carla Berry, Label Additions
"Santa Baby"
By Jessica Ball
The Details are in the doodling!
Bella Materials Used:
Patterned Paper: Mistletoe, Sugar Plums, Grumpy Grinch, Candy Cane Lane, Bits A Bella
Cardstock Stickers: Carla Berry, Label Additions
"December 25th"
By Stephanie Hunt
The Blooms A Bella cotton flowers match this collection wonderfully!
Bella Materials Used:
Patterned Paper: Candy Cane Lane, Bits A Bella
Cardstock Stickers: Label Additions
Clear Stamps: December Details 2
Blooms A Bella Rosa
"A & J"
Like I said earlier....it's all in the details!
wow! Wendy, you are such an over-achiever!
Bella Materials Used:
Patterned Paper: Mistletoe, Sugar Plums, Grumpy Grinch, Candy Cane Lane, Bits A Bella
Cardstock Stickers: Carla Berry, Carla Asparagus (From the Family Tree Collection!) Label Additions
Blooms A Bella Rosa
"No Peeking Christmas Tag"
By Morgan Bandkowski
Love the stamping coloring detail here. WIth the walnut-inked tag, the stamped images almost appear water-colored!
Bella Materials Used:
Cardstock Stickers: Carla Berry, Label Additions
Clear Stamps: December Details 1
It's a blog day full of details, which means we'd like to give away some December Details! How about some Blooms A Bella, Bits A Bella paper pieces, and clear stamps for the 200th comment left below!**Rule: you can ONLY comment up to 3 times! Use them strategically!
So, um no one is going to comment then??!!! LOL
I am just cuz I have to say how absolutely much I love this post today..I always love to see the details as they are often lost in a big ol' pic of the whole LO!!
Thanks for sharing, they lo's and details are all stunning!!! I am totally going to "steal" that Christmas tree idea, cuz I think I could probably do it if I stared at the pic close and long enough! ;)
Thanks again ladies for sharing your wonderful creations!!!
Posted by: ~~Mia~~ | October 14, 2009 at 12:18 PM
we need to comment or we'll never get there :)
Posted by: Laura Stewart | October 14, 2009 at 01:29 PM
I love the examples...you all do good work! :-)
Posted by: Shanon Gibson | October 14, 2009 at 01:47 PM
Beautiful LO's! I love all the little details -stitching, bling, ect in the LO's. (I am never lucky at being the #'d commenter)
Posted by: conniemelancon | October 14, 2009 at 02:07 PM
WOW!! Gorgeous projects!!
Posted by: Tracey | October 14, 2009 at 02:07 PM
Love all the details of everyone's designs! Allyson, WONDERFUL mistletoe!!! Morgie....amazing tag..love the weathered look of it...Jessica.....love the LO, the doodling and the pictures & really love your placement! Stephanie......beyond talented....beyond...I am always inspired by you!! Great work ladies!
Posted by: [email protected] | October 14, 2009 at 02:16 PM
The projects are amazing as always! I would definitely love to win some of your goodies!
Posted by: Erika M | October 14, 2009 at 02:36 PM
Love those projects and all the little details, which make them so special!
Posted by: Kelly G | October 14, 2009 at 03:07 PM
I must stay that I truely get some awesome inspiration here!! All the LO's are stunning!! That first LO and the way she did the outline of the alpha's and the other title along the curve of the paper---FANTASTIC!!! The Lo with the trees is just amazing. I am so lifting all these LO's!!!
Posted by: Kelly | October 14, 2009 at 03:10 PM
I know I'm not strategic enough to win (haha!) but I do love all the layouts...so pretty! They really put me in the mood for Christmas!! =)
Posted by: Amber Scurlock | October 14, 2009 at 03:17 PM
Just love seeing all these details!! I'm going to use Wendy's idea w/ the scalloped tree layers - just fabulous!
Thanks for sharing, ladies!
Posted by: Cynthia | October 14, 2009 at 04:46 PM
Loving the posts with all of the wonderful samaples! Makes me want all this great stuff in my stash!
Posted by: Tanya K | October 14, 2009 at 04:53 PM
Those trees are awesome!
Posted by: JJ | October 14, 2009 at 06:20 PM
Awesome projects. I love that new line!
Posted by: rebecca keppel | October 14, 2009 at 06:35 PM
Wow, love the layouts and what an awesome prize, come on ladies, let's leave some love!!
Posted by: Kim M | October 14, 2009 at 07:37 PM
Gorgeous projects...love all the techniques!
Posted by: Vel | October 14, 2009 at 07:46 PM
Wow, Wendy, those trees are AWESOME! Can I just say, I love the colors in this line? And I LOVE the December Details layout you did, Stephanie. Amazing.
Posted by: AnnaMarie Ferrell | October 14, 2009 at 08:02 PM
And I also forgot to mention on the last post that I love the button tree.
Posted by: AnnaMarie Ferrell | October 14, 2009 at 08:04 PM
And now I'm going to comment one more time to help us reach our goal. Let's see, how about a joke?
Why was the tomato blushing?
Because he saw the salad dressing!
Posted by: AnnaMarie Ferrell | October 14, 2009 at 08:14 PM
I just heard about the December Details. I was looking through this post and the couple before it--can I just say that you all are soo talented! I love all of the LOs and cards you shared. These papers, embellies and ideas are wonderful! Good stuff!
Posted by: kimr | October 14, 2009 at 10:03 PM
only 3 comments!!!! eeeeeeeeeeek!!! LOL!!!
Posted by: Bethany | October 14, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Great stuff!!
Posted by: Kimberly | October 15, 2009 at 12:12 AM
fun fun fun.
Posted by: Serena G. | October 15, 2009 at 12:26 AM
love all the awesome details in these projects!!!! cant wait to use and try some of them!!!! Gorgeous work ladies!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Ashley M | October 15, 2009 at 12:36 AM
The inspiration on the blog is amazing! I love the papers, embellies and stunning creations!
Posted by: Cyndi | October 15, 2009 at 03:53 AM