Bella Blvd Studio Blog: April 2010

Giving Away Some Fun Stuff!

We've got some size Large Bella Blvd t-shirts around here that are looking for some new mommies! Also, Bella Artista Wendy Cieklinski cooked up some super cute beaded lovelies using a sweet little "I LOVE BELLA" charm. This is a zipper pull charm for your favorite scrapbooking tote! You could win them both!!! Just leave a comment below to be entered to win! It's simple!

One more thing this Friday to remind you of! I'm all signed up and ready to go to Arlington, Texas to teach at the Great American Scrapbook Convention! I will be teaching a 6x6" Mini Album class on Friday, June 4th! Be sure to check it out here! If you're in the Dallas/Arlington area, or are planning a trip I'd love to meet you and create this super fun Summer Mini Album mixing and matching a bunch of Bella products! I don't want to give it all away, but here's a peek inside! It's 12 pages and holds anywhere from 8-10 photographs!

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Designer Challenge!

Scrapbook a 12x12" layout using someone or something silly as the subject!

"Got the Sillies"

By: Ebony Van Der Starre

Bella Materials Used:

Patterned Paper: From the Estate Sale Collection: Bits A Bella, Billboards, Coin Purse, Hat Box

Cardstock Stickers: Blurbs Journaling stickers, Alpha+Bits

"Be Silly"

By: Elizabeth Carney

Bella Materials Used:

Patterned Paper: From the Swing Into Spring Collection: Rainbow Ribbons, Candy Buttons

Cardstock Stickers: Carla White (white alphabet stickers), From the All Inclusive Collection: Alpha+Bits

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Beyond the Page with Ebony Van Der Starre

Ebony created this super cute mini album board book about her daughter! It's chalk full of the Estate Sale collection patterned papers, cardstock stickers, Ciao Chip pieces and so much more!!!!

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Elizabeth Carney's Scrap Space!

My space is in our den. I share it with Davy and Alyssa's computers but the room is mostly mine. I love this space because we can all three sit in here and be together doing "our own things." Because we do share it, I decided to make it a family-room type environment; It holds photos and memories of the 3 of us throughout the years.

I like things at my finger tips, I like to be organized, and I like to know what I have "in-stock!" The big black desk is mine and everything I could need is around me. This way I just scoot around on my wheely chair and grab what I need! It's not very often that I need to get up dig for something. The closet houses all of my albums as well as my sewing machine. This is also where Alyssa's desk is.

I like to keep my ribbons by colors in these jars. This way I can see into the jars and get an idea of what I'm looking for. I also like to keep current work out on display to look at before I stick it into an album.

I like to use these trays as well. They are not hidden, just how I like it! The white storage unit holds a great deal of my things as well. And because I'm addicted to letter stickers, they have drawers of their own! They aren't in any order but they are organized enought that I can go through them at any time!These pink boxes hold 3-D sitckers and embellishments. I also like the organization of these boxes, but it allows me to go through them and remember what I have. Each box is organized by what I have in it.

Read and see more about Elizabeth Carney here!

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Beyond the Page with Elizabeth Carney

This month's "Beyond the Page" assignment was to create a mini album of choice. Elizabeth created this adorable file-folder-style mini using all of Bella's latest Estate Sale Collection.I love how the mini lays nice and flat, not to mention the pink bow on the front! LOVE it! Elizabeth included a subtle mix of Bella's Swing Into Spring collection. (Rain drop paper)

Such a great way to capture the memories with all of her friends! Darling mini Elizabeth!

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Ebony's Scrapbooking Space

I'm lucky enough to have my own little room to scrap in! (But, it is small and limiting!) I must admit that I am not a tidy scrapper so my room is never ultra organized! These photos are certainly not as messy as it gets, but they are "everyday" snapshots.

I keep all my must haves - like my tools - right on my desk. Right next to my desk, on the floor, is a trolley full of my favorite little embellishments. (Alphas, journaling tags, etc.) I keep my flowers in some really cute paper bowls.

I also have a cabinet that houses the rest of my alphabets, ribbons and older papers which are stored in the colored folders you see on the top shelves.

I like to store my newest papers on paper racks, out in the open. I find that if I store things away I don't use them.Last but not least, behind me I have my die-cut machines (Cricut and Sizzix Big Shot with all my dies and cartridges.)

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April Artista Sketch Challenge

Hydrangea Hippo Kit Winner: Annette Burton! Congratulations! Please email me as soon as possible with your ship to information: sales at bellablvd dot net!

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"Beach 09"

By: Elizabeth Carney

Love what Elizabeth did with the photographs here, almost creating a photo-booth print! She mixes some old (Pack Your Bags) with some new (All Inclusive!) For a great combination! Bella Materials Used:

Patterned Paper: From the All Inclusive Collection: Skippin' Stones, Luau, Bits A Bella

From the Pack Your Bags Collection: Cruise Control

Cardstock Stickers: Blurbs Journaling stickers, Alpha+Bits

Clear Stamps: Notes from Today (Honey, I'm Home Collection)

"Summer Days"

By: Ebony Van Der Starre Check out the miniature hand-made pinwheels! So sweet! They add such a playful touch to this layout!

Using a white gel pen Ebony detailed the title, making it look stitched! Bella Materials Used:

Patterned Paper: From the All Inclusive Collection: Skippin' Stones, Ocean View, Bookin' on the Beach, Luau, Bits A Bella

Cardstock Stickers: Alpha+Bits

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Hydrangea Hippo Kit Giveaway...(keep reading)....

Jennifer has so graciously donated a kit for us to GIVE AWAY to one lucky winner! This is a $32 retail value! Wow, so cool!!! Thanks Jennifer! This is the debut of her very first monthly kit! Congratulations Jennifer, and thank you for choosing Bella!

"Home is Where the Heart Is" features a series of stacked chipboard inner pages adorned with floral accents, hearts and charming trims inspired by Bella Blvd's Estate Sale collection. The fabulous color scheme is featured on all the 16 inner pages of this mini. All die-cuts and papers are already cut for you, borders punched...all you need to do is assemble!!Jennifer of Hydrangea Hippo (how cute of a name is that!?) features hand-crafted items, paper-crafting kits, tutroials, and sometimes even her husband! Jennifer is a paper crafting instructor and designer in Southern California. Hydrangea Hippo started as a way for her to sell leftover class kits, originally in heretsy shop, but now offers tutorials, supplies and anything crafty!

To purchase this awesome mini album kit, please visit the Hydrangea Hippo etsy shop: Home is Where the Heart Is or the Monthly Kits section to see all listings of the kit. And for more info on Hippo's monthly offerings, be sure to visit the blog here!

It even comes wrapped up in this sweet little package! How creative!

Okay, so now you want to know how to win? Simply go here and look for this:

Sign up for our free bi-monthly newsletter! Remember to put your full name and email and click "Sign Up!" This will give you a free subscription for more Bella information and news! On Monday I'll choose a winner from our newsletter list! Be sure to tell your friends!

Have a great weekend!

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Bella Buzz Newsletter: April Edition (keep reading...)

It's ready for you! If it's not already waiting for you in your email inbox, begin downloading it here!

Here's some peekies for you!....

Great Mother's Day card ideas!

If you haven't signed up to automatically receive our bi-monthly newsletter, be sure to look for this on our homepage! Sign up today!

One more thing.....later tomorrow afternoon we have a FABULOUS kit club sponsor giveaway! Here's another peeky for ya! Stay tuned....

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Inbox Inspiration

My email "inbox" sure has been filling up this past month! Past Artistas, giveaway winners and Bella fans email in their fabulous work using our products! It's so inspiring and refreshes my creativity nearly everyday! I thought I'd pass onto you some of that good energy.....

"My Buddy"

By: Diana WaiteBella Materials Used: