Happy Friday, friends! Today on the Bella Blvd blog we have a very special post! We are teaming up with CardMaker Magazine for an inspiration-filled blog hop featuring Bella Blvd & Illustrated Faith products on cards to celebrate being featured in the Autumn Issue! Just in time for World Card Making Day, right?
If you have started here on the Bella Blvd blog, make sure to head over to the Card Maker Magazine blog where the hop starts. And if you get lost along the way, below is a list of all the fantastic designers taking part in today's event along with the order of hop. If you have made it through the hop and are on your last stop, welcome!
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"Faith, Hope, Love, Believe" Card by Amy Heller
Recently a member of our family has taken ill with a serious disease and I wanted to create a card to uplift her spirits in this difficult time. The Illustrated Faith Basics collection has all the right elements for creating a cheerful, yet meaningful greeting for me to send. I used the new 6x8" Paper Pads, both the patterned papers and the solid sides (I LOVE that you have both to choose from!), then I used Paper Pieces and a Sticker for my sentiments.
To finish things off, and to add texture and dimension, I added loose thread, and Enamel Dots and Hearts to further emphasize my sentiment. The final details were with the machine stitching that I always love to add to pull together colors and add that little extra texture to my design.
Supply List:
Bella Blvd: Enamel Dots (Blueberry); Illustrated Faith: Basics Collection: 6x8" Paper Pad, Paper Pieces (Encouragement), Stickers (Word Art), Enamel Hearts
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Thanks so much for taking part in today's hop! We hope you enjoyed the trip and were able to find lots of ideas and inspiration for the next time you sit down to create your handmade cards.
To wrap things up, we are excited to have a giveaway of Illustrated Faith products all ideal for creating cards including: a new 6x8" Paper Pad, Homespun Alpha Stickers, Enamel Hearts, Paper Pieces, Stickers, Washi Stickers, and felt Cute Clips!
To enter, comment below (as well as leave some love for all the designers along the hop!) and let us know what your favorite thing about creating handmade cards is, and we'll announce a winner here on our blog on Tuesday, October 4th. Entries will be accepted until 12am PT Monday, October 3rd. Good luck!
To subscribe to CardMaker Magazine, make sure to head to their website here.
This is an awesome giveaway. I love making m own cards because I just like giving something handmade. To me it is more special when made with love
Posted by: Teresa | September 30, 2016 at 04:44 PM
I'm so excited for your products being in the latest magazine issue! My favourite thing about making cards is that it is personalised for the person you are giving it to. When you've been creating as long as I have my family members ( ok maybe just my parents) look forward to seeing what I create. No two cards are ever the same. A handmade cards says: I love you enough to use my time to make something special for you. So basically there are a number of reasons why I like to make cards.
Posted by: Memoriesbymanda | September 30, 2016 at 05:40 PM
The hop is fabulous! So many different styles and techniques, really great examples of how to use the products, thanks for the inspiration! I love to make handmade cards that are unique and tailored to the recipient.
Posted by: Laurie Black | September 30, 2016 at 06:01 PM
Handmade cards are so personal & really show the person receiving them that you made an extra effort to cheer them. Thanks.
Posted by: Kerrie | September 30, 2016 at 06:30 PM
What a fun hop to a bunch of bloggers I hadn't visited before. thanks! I especially loved Always Stampin's idea of file folder mini albums! Great idea! I love IF's products!
Posted by: Katie Van Schenck | September 30, 2016 at 07:17 PM
Great inspiration on all of the blogs today. Enjoyed the "hop". My favorite thing about making cards is that I get to personalize each one for the recipient. I can use their favorite colors and design the card with their tastes and preference in mind!!
Posted by: Gayle | September 30, 2016 at 07:35 PM
Everyone's cards are so beautiful! There is nothing more special than a handmade cars from someone you love! The blog hop was so fun! Learned many new bible journaling hacks that I can't wait to use! Hand crafted cards would be great idea for up coming events and occasions. Something about crafting things like cards really focuses my mind on the Lord so I can really acknowledge the beauty he has created around me and what better way to celebrate that than by crafty cards?!
Posted by: Summer McNellis | September 30, 2016 at 07:45 PM
I love making cards because I know when they open up the envelope they are smiling! (Love to make people smile!) Thanks for all the fabulous designs you provide to me to be creative!
Posted by: Kathy Jo Camacho | September 30, 2016 at 08:12 PM
I love sending home made cards because they are always a surprise. Each one is different!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | September 30, 2016 at 08:32 PM
I love being able to create something really specific to that person. It's fun and I get to craft 💖.
Posted by: Lara M | September 30, 2016 at 08:48 PM
My favorite thing about creating handmade cards is that I am able to tailor them to the recipients and I am able to give them a little bit of my self via my creativity.
Posted by: Jean Bullock | September 30, 2016 at 09:14 PM
Definitely the uniqueness is the best part of one of a kinda things like cards. I love the expression people make when they see something that was made just for them, especially when you add some personalization!
Posted by: Melissa | September 30, 2016 at 09:16 PM
I am crazy for Illustrated Faith and all its bits!!❤️❤️❤️ I love card making, because, honestly it makes people Super happy to get something pretty I made. (Ok, really it makes my mom super happy, but she's people!! Lol)
Posted by: Juli | September 30, 2016 at 09:17 PM
I like to send gifts of encouragement. This would be a great kit to have. I love the different textures/colors/ designs!!
Posted by: Rachel | September 30, 2016 at 09:29 PM
Thank you for all the wonderful ideas and the opportunity to win such an awesome giveaway. Not sure what happened, but my comments sometimes appeared with different sign-ins: some were my email address info, some were an old blog site I no longer use, etc . . . so I'm not sure how you will tell I visited each blog, but I did and they were awesome. Thanks again. LK
Posted by: Linda Klieber | September 30, 2016 at 09:43 PM
I enjoy the process of creating something original and from the heart. I love blessing others through my crafting.
Posted by: Amy Cooley | September 30, 2016 at 10:12 PM
This was my first blog hop and I loved all the different techniques and ideas from all the bloggers!! My favorite thing about handmaking cards is that it's a personalized original for someone and it just shows how much love and care you are sending to them!! Thank you for putting this together!
Posted by: Kristy Lynn | September 30, 2016 at 10:25 PM
I love to make cards. No two are ever alike and I can make each card according to the receivers interests. I also make them as small signs to hang at home, work and church. Love your ideas.
Posted by: Holly | September 30, 2016 at 10:55 PM
I love this! I love making cards because I feel like it is so much more meaningful for someone to receive something you made yourself especially for them. And love being crafty!
Posted by: Piano lover 97 | September 30, 2016 at 10:55 PM
This is such an amazing give away! Making homemade cards is so personable and really touches the heart for the people receiving them.
Posted by: Summer McNellis | September 30, 2016 at 11:13 PM
My favorite part about making cards is seeing the smiles on the faces of those who receive them. ❤️❤️
Posted by: Koren Leggett | October 01, 2016 at 01:56 AM
I love putting a card together and seeing how it blesses others!
Posted by: Hillary Wong | October 01, 2016 at 03:15 AM
I love to make and give handmade cards. I think those who receive them feel special as the card is just for them. I also have started Bible journaling and love your stamps. Thanks for a great hop and chance to win.
Posted by: Gilda (McStamper) | October 01, 2016 at 03:39 AM
I am always so inspired when I follow the blogs, the cards are always beautiful. I love making cards and watching the expression of the person receiving it and how happy they are. Thats why I keep doing it.
Posted by: Mary Kay | October 01, 2016 at 06:27 AM
What a great card!I would not have thought of using thread on a card;what a neat idea! I love adding unexpected patterns on cards. I think it makes them unique and fun!
Posted by: Monika | October 01, 2016 at 08:41 AM