Only one more day before CHA opens! The show opens at 10am (CST) on Tuesday morning and we can't wait! The Bella team is hard at work in Chicago, and they cannot wait to reveal the freshened up booth. It's all white this time, so it's nice and bright! They are going to be blasting everyone at the show with tons of layouts, cards, mini albums and altered project inspiration! And I (Laura) will doing the same thing here on the blog, for everyone at home.
We want to remind our retailers, to log in to your retailer accounts to access all of Bella's CHA summer product information. This includes order forms, catalogs and product images. If you have any questions at all, or want to place an order, everything can be sent to sales@bellablvd.net. Stephanie and her team are checking in each evening, after the show, and will take care of you.
Bella Blvd is hosting/teaching 2 different workshops at CHA. We want to thank everyone that signed up, and that will help to make these classes a success! Our enthusiastic teachers can't wait to see you, educate you more about Bella, and of course, give lots of freebies away too! Want a peek at our class projects?
We want to thank our multiple sponsors, for their generous donations to help put together these classes: Beacon Adhesives, Fiskars, Helmar Adhesives, Kaiser Kraft, May Arts Ribbon, Maya Road (albums), and Therm-o-Web Adhesives.
Classes are all sold out, but we would like to giveaway two class kits today on the blog. We are going to give away one Christmas in July class kit, and one Summer Times class kit. Kits come complete with color step-by-step directions, and everything you need to create the mini albums.
To be entered in the giveaway, just leave us a comment, and tell us what you'd like to see from Bella Blvd next. Collection ideas or new products you'd love to see. I know CHA doesn't even start until tomorrrow. But Stephanie is already planning on starting the design process for the next round of collections at the end of next month! She's always open to feedback, and ideas, from her favorite customers and fans. We will randomly pick 2 winners to announce, tomorrow morning.
I would love to see some purple paper, maybe with cutsie owls. Purple makes some nice cards and owls are great embellishments in my eye.
Posted by: Karen aka Soccerboyzmom | July 18, 2011 at 12:24 PM
I think I need to plan a trip to at least one CHA show: ) It sounds like so much fun. And your make and takes and classes...to die for!! What would I like to see....I love everything you create. I guess next would be winter/spring lines. I would love to see some winter papers with purples and blues. And some winter paper for us southern folk who don't get a lot of snow. ex: Choices without snowflakes : )
Posted by: Christy Greenman | July 18, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Hee Hee! Not sure what I was thinking about the winter lines as you have one coming out which I already preordered : ) So I would love to see some more Easter paper for the spring!
Posted by: Christy Greenman | July 18, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Those mini albums and penguins are to die for! Have you done Fourth of July? And how about some metallic elements? You have such a terrific range of paper lines. Thank you so much!
Posted by: Candy | July 18, 2011 at 01:11 PM
How about a zoo line? I love everything Bella comes up with!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | July 18, 2011 at 01:19 PM
Cute albums!! Hmmm what to see next...my mind is a blank (not feeling well) I have a teenage son turning 17 so I'll go with masculine teen guy bday :)
Posted by: Betsy Burnett | July 18, 2011 at 01:23 PM
Have fun! Jealous I am not there :(. I would love to see more boy themedproducts, covering those preteen and teenage years. Thanks!!
Posted by: Christina Engel | July 18, 2011 at 01:24 PM
I would love to see just a basic family line with rich fall colors for the autumn and winter seasons. Love all your paper!
Posted by: Angela A | July 18, 2011 at 01:25 PM
Would love to visit you at CHA this week - someday maybe! It is on my bucket list!! Your new winter line along with all the others is wonderful. I guess in the future, I would love to see a whole line based on a gingerbread theme. Really cute gingerbread men, women, children, houses, candies, etc. Thanks 4 the chance.
Posted by: Christine S. | July 18, 2011 at 01:26 PM
Love your fun whimsical lines, but also vintage look and bare trees, lace, mother of pearl buttons.
Posted by: Denise F | July 18, 2011 at 01:27 PM
Can't wait to see what CHA dishes out to us this year! Such great ideas and products. I'll be watching via the web!
Posted by: gina sandoval | July 18, 2011 at 01:29 PM
OMG, I'm LOVING the new penguins and so wish I could be there for one of the classes. I'd love to see more of these little guys (summer penguins, it could happen...).
Posted by: JessicaK | July 18, 2011 at 01:29 PM
Adorable albums would be great, especially d-ring albums.
Posted by: Sobeida Rodriguez | July 18, 2011 at 01:30 PM
oh i would love to be in your classes. I would love to see a winter line--not christmas--just winter. I also would love to see more boy lines--MR. Boy was awesome but would love to see more! keep up the great work
Posted by: mary pat | July 18, 2011 at 01:30 PM
So cute!! I'm all about the bugs. I'd love to see something with a cute bugs like butterflies and dragonflies =)
Posted by: Jamie Howard-Sears | July 18, 2011 at 01:32 PM
I always love the color combinations she comes up with....I would love more paper that can mix and match with all the collections, like base paper
Posted by: tammy k | July 18, 2011 at 01:32 PM
I'm looking forward to the new collections. I honestly can't think of any ideas to pass along. You do what you do very well!
Posted by: Debbie Linton | July 18, 2011 at 01:33 PM
I would love to see more couples/love type papers, embellishments in all colours not just reds and pinks like on Valentines!
Posted by: Lindsey | July 18, 2011 at 01:33 PM
Awesome giveaway! Really I like to see a St Patricks Day collection! Whooo hooo! I know you could make some really cute leprachons!!
Posted by: Anna Petitt | July 18, 2011 at 01:34 PM
Such great projects! I'd love to see a baby line.
Posted by: Samantha T | July 18, 2011 at 01:36 PM
Love those albums! Wish I could go to CHA!! I would love to see some mini alphas! I love everything you guys come up with!
Posted by: KellyG | July 18, 2011 at 01:37 PM
I would love to see a baby line with stickers or embellishments for months 1-12. So many of us are taking pictures of our babes in their monthly onesies and journaling what they do at each month. Love all your stuff! Good luck this week!
Posted by: Anne Holmberg | July 18, 2011 at 01:37 PM
I would love to see a line of Vintage Halloween Paper or Fall paper, I love Fall, it is my favorite time of year and favorite time to scrap!
Posted by: Christine America Real | July 18, 2011 at 01:39 PM
wow - you already have such an amazing range of products! I'm sure what ever you come up with will be terrific!
Posted by: Micheleb | July 18, 2011 at 01:40 PM
How about some cooking/baking papers?
Posted by: Pam Gunderman | July 18, 2011 at 01:43 PM