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Gratitude Document With Kelly Holbrook

Hello everyone!  Kelly Holbrook here!  I have been following along with the Illustrated Faith Gratitude Documented Journaling prompts with entries in my Gratitude Documented Free Standing Album. Today's prompt is Unanswered Prayers.

I chose to use a 4x6 page protector for this entry. The top sleeve has my journaling and thoughts for the prompt...and I tucked a few blank tags into the rose die cut to jot down prayer requests.

The bottom sleeve is a pocket to put the prayer requests. I felt like this was a neat idea to keep track of topics and needs that we may have been praying over for awhile, and also be able to take them out when they have been answered. Even though we may have requests that we feel haven't been heard...there are always plenty of answered prayers to rejoice over.

 

 

 

Illustrated Faith;Gratitude Documented Free Standing Album Kit, Fundamentals and Homespun Alphas: Hey Sugar, Sugar

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Documenting My Gratitude (a digital scrapbooking page by Marla Thrall)

Hi everyone! If you're in the United States, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! For everyone else, Happy Friday! Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the entire year and I'm not quite ready to give it up. (Well, I will probably start decorating for Christmas tomorrow, but that's besides the point! Ha.) 

I think it is so very important to take a few minutes and go through the things each of us have to be thankful for in our lives. Turning these lists into  scrapbook page is just fun and creative and helps me to think on my many blessings just a little longer. 

For today's scrapbook page, I first made a list of everything I could think of that I was grateful for this morning. This isn't a perfect list I'm sure, but it was a good practice of just typing the first thing that came to my mind. 

I then opened up photoshop and got into the zone. I like to get all my papers placed first and then I add my clusters. Before long, my page was looking like this:

 Next, I started piling on the elements- adding drop shadows as I went. This is my favorite part of the entire process and really adds a lot to the page! 

After a few more editions- I'm calling my page finished! 

I love how this kit had a ton of different elements which allowed me to really pile them on. Drop shadows help to add decision and make my page look like it should be a heavy paper page. 

Even more important- I finished this page and felt truly grateful for all the many blessings in my life and appreciate for the Thanksgiving season! 

Illustrated Faith Gratitude Documented Digital Kit

 

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Bella Blvd fans!  We are so thankful for each and every one of you!  

Today we have a special guest with us, Stephanie Buice!

Hey everyone! Stephanie Buice here today sharing a few more pages from my Gratitude Documented album. This is always one of my favorite projects of the year, and even though it takes on different formats from year to year, I always enjoy the process a little more when I keep things on the simple side. Not only does it let me tell more of my own stories and things I am thankful for because I’m not having to fuss over every single embellishment, but the fact that it takes less time usually means that I will have enough time and energy to see my album to the end. (I can’t be the only one with a small drawer of unfinished scrap albums, right!?)

This year I have mostly managed to stick with a photo and a journaling card for each day, I have used the orange chipboard numbers as my daily markers to help divide it up. Although I have had to play a bit of catch up here and there this format has been pretty easy to keep up with.

I’ve added little bits of embellishments and paper pieces here and there to keep things interesting, and because layering is just a fun part of my style that I enjoy doing. If that part isn’t for you, you can skip over it and personalize in ways that meet your needs and own style.

Some of my days called for a little less journaling than others, so I used some tags that I had on my desk from my last project and simply used my typewriter to add my journaling. I added in some washi tape and enamels and the corresponding chipboard numbers to finish off those days.

I should probably put a disclaimer of my love for the paper tabbies that Bella and Illustrated Faith offer, I’m not sure any project I make is ever complete without them! As you can see I’ve added a few to the tops of some of my photos and pages in my album as well, as long as you tuck them in low enough along the top row they still fit in the album perfectly.

Well, that’s it from me today! I hope you’ve enjoyed the little peek at some of my album pages and that I’ve encouraged you to give it a try if you’re not doing so already. Thanks for stopping by and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

 

Illustrated Faith; Gratitude Documented 30 Days of Thanks Album

November Guest Designer Nathalie DeSousa

 

Hello!!

Nathalie DeSousa here!  Let me start by saying that I am so happy to be here sharing some of my work using the beautiful Bella Blvd. products.  I have been a fan of all their collections; they are all so colorful, innovative and (personally) faith based.  So you could understand my excitement when being asked to be this months guest designer!

 

The projects reflect some of my most used techniques -hand stitching, cut files, mixed media and color-    It was a joy to work with all the products, and I hope that shows in the pages.  

 

 

Thank you Bella Blvd. for having me as a guest designer.   All your collections hold a space in my heart and my shelves!

You can always see more of my work on social media: 

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Bella Blvd; Mind Your Manners Collection and Embellishments, Basketball Collection and Embellishments, Football Collection and Embellishments

Thanksgiving Wreath

Hello Bella friends and happy Friday!   Today we want to share this beautiful wreath made by Bella Blvd's very own Warehouse Manager, Kim!  Kim used a styrofoam circle and wrapped it in burlap ribbon.  Then she used our Illustrated Faith Gratitude Documented paper and made several rosettes and layered them together on the wreath.   To finish it off she used the Gratitude Documented Ephemera along with a few pieces of ribbon and buttons.  Wouldn't this look great on your door?  Or even better, this would make an amazing hostess gift!   Thank your for inspiring us Kim! 

 

Illustrated Faith Gratitude Documented; Thank You Note Paper, Amazing Grace Paper, Abundantly Blessed Paper, Borders Paper, Ephemera

 

WAREHOUSE SALE!

The excitement around here is intense as we are getting ready for our biggest ever warehouse sale!  Check out these sneak peeks and behind the scenes photos! We have prepared some awesome deals for you!  Buy in bulk, buy in pieces and even buy some brand new products too!  Friday night sneak peek from 6-9pm. Yes, you can shop, get the first chance, and also create a free make n take!  Saturday from 9am-4pm.  For those asking, Saturday we will continue the make-n-take as well while supplies last! Please bring your own bag if you plan to shop BIG!  Where?  At Polkadots & More in Mukwonago.  RUN!  Bring your friends!  

 

 

 

These boxes are FILLED with lots of goodies just for YOU!

 

 

 

We even have a few of your favorite paper patterns available in fabric! 

 

 

 Bows, flags, chipboard and pom-poms oh my!  

 

 

This cute polk-a-dot bag can be yours if you spend $50!

 

  

  

Just about packed up and we are on our way!  Can't wait to see you all! 

 

 

 

 

THANKSGIVING PLACE CARD HOLDERS

Hi everyone! Stephanie Buice here today to share a quick and easy set of Thanksgiving place card holders with you.

If you guys are anything like me, right now life is a little busy (and by a “little” I mean crazy busy ha!), but that doesn’t mean that I don’t want our thanksgiving table to look rushed our without the little personal touches that make it our own.

So with that being said, here are some easy little acorns that will make your guest feel extra special without taking you a ton of time to put together.

These acorns are actually a 3D project that you can find in the Silhouette cut store. I simply sized them to fit my needs they cut and assembled with regular the runner adhesive. Looking back on things now I think perhaps using a liquid glue would maybe give them extra staying power if your guests include little ones who will likely be playing with them, that way you’d be guaranteed that they will hold up.

The little tags I used to type the names on did not come with the project, but they were pretty easy to cut out myself. To make them I simply typed the names then cut them to half inch strips of white cardstock. Then I just used some scissors to make the little banner shapes on each end, each tag is approx 1/2”x3”.. To add a little bit of embellishments and color I added a Paper Piece leaf and and orange heart sticker from the Fundamentals sheet to finish them off.

Thank you so much for stopping by the blog today, I hope you enjoyed my little project and that they perhaps even helped you out in a pinch. Enjoy the season, we have so much to be grateful for!

Illustrated Faith Gratitude Documented Season of Gratitude Paper and Fundamental Stickers

 

 

Introducing the 2018 Creative Team Members!

After hundreds of Creative Team submissions we are proud to share with you these fresh faces! Thank you to everyone for taking the time to submit your work, each of you are so talented, it's just so hard to narrow it down! It's time to introduce the 2018 Creative Team!  We know this team will bring a fresh sense of inspiration and style that is sure to inspire you!  

My name is Sarah King. I grew up on a little island in Alaska and moved with my family to Alabama when I was 16. Eventually I moved to Arkansas, started a family and now we have 6 littles running around. I started scrapbooking when I was 9 with my mom and I have been scrapping ever since. I scrap the way I feel when I sit down with a project. Some times I get messy with a little mixed media and then other times I like to keep it clean and simple. I always have new pictures to scrap, having my own little baseball team, lol. Outside of scrapbooking, I love to read and be outside.

Find Sarah's Blog and Social Media here:  
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 My name is Kelly Holbrook, and I'm from Homer, MI. I have been happily married for 17 years, and have 5 amazing kids whom I educate at home. I have been scrapbooking since 1998....and since then, have also learned to love: cardmaking, planning, and Bible Journaling. When I'm not doing mom things; I also enjoy knitting, photography, and sewing. Somehow, I find the time to do them all with the help of Jesus and coffee.

 

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I’m Lydia!  I’m from the southern part of Indiana.  I’m the momma to a handsome toddler, named Asher, and the subject of my hilarious husband’s antics.  I love Jesus, hugs, and intellectual conversations.  I have a huge passion for Bible journaling, and I dream of never-ending papercrafting projects; Let’s be honest, it just makes life prettier!  If it has embellishments, paper, or paint, then you can sign me up! 

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Hi everyone!  My name is Wendy from sunny Florida.  I am married to my wonderful hubby of 18 years and we have 6 kids, ranging from 15-4.  I am a SAHM and homeschooler so scrappy time is my stress beater.  I have been scrapping since 2002; I love 12x12 layouts, my Project Life albums, my new Traveler's Notebook, and my planners.  

 

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Hi, I'm Tegan! I live in northwest Indiana with my husband and one fur kid, a Cairn Terrier named Pixie. I've loved stickers since I was a little girl, so it's no wonder I love papercrafting so much! About 15 years ago my sister suggested we try this thing called 'scrapbooking' that her friends' mom did. I have been hooked ever since! I love making layouts, mini albums, cards, and even some home decor items. When I am not crafting, I love to take long walks with the dog and watch football with the hubby.  

 

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BE AMAZING!

Hello Bella friends!  Today we want to show share with you a 2 page layout created by Stephanie Buice!  Stephanie used one of our best selling collections, Make Your Mark.  The Make Your Mark Collection has beautiful gold foil accents which really make the pages pop.   You too can create this 2-page layout which is available now in our retail shop. Hurry, while supplies last!