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Our Family a digital scrapbook page by Marla Thrall

Hello, February! It's Marla here. Lately, I've been finishing up the last of our scrapbook pages for our 2017 family photo book. I love a detailed page with lots of layers and papers, but sometimes you just need a simple pocket page that shows off your pictures!

Today, I'm going to walk you through my process to make a simple digital pocket page. 

First, I drag and drop the pictures into my digital templates. I keep these templates handy with my favorite shadows and white background paper since I return to them over and over. 

Next, I opened my files for the Mind Your Manners collection (which is totally adorable) and added some background papers and cards to my pocket page. 

Then I opened up my elements folder and started layering different word strips and stickers onto the page. The goals is to simply accent the pictures- not overwhelm them with scrapbooking supplies. 

Finally, I decided to add a cute little cluster over that empty pocket page for interest. I added drop shadows to make them more realistic. 

Here's my final page: 

Mind Your Manners Digital Collection by Bella Blvd 

Tips & How To's for Digital Designing with Sabrina

Hello everyone. This is Sabrina for the Bella Blvd Digital Creative team. Today we are going to learn a fun new way to make a page. And a new year is the perfect time to challenge ourselves digitally! It will be fun, lets get started!

We will be making a layout inspired by the gorgeous frame paper in the Mind your Manners collection. In Photoshop Elements open a new blank file and make the size 12x12 at 300 dpi. Now you bring in all the frames- from the chipboard, the ephemera
and the frame paper. The ephemera has 3 frames and I dragged all of those onto the 12x12 canvas. The chipboard has 2 frames so put those on the canvas. My 12x12 canvas looked like this at the beginning:

 
Now comes the tricky part. We will be digitally cutting out the frames from the frame paper by using the wand tool and making a new layer with your selected frame. You will be using the magic wand tool or 'W' on PC to select the frames that you
want from the paper. You select the 'W' tool and click on the frame you want and dashed lines that look like marching ants will appear. Now zoom in to see the frame better. If there is 'marching ants' around the shape you want included in your new layer you need to hold down shift and deselect them.

See here in this gray frame there is a bunch of 'marching ants' around the tiny circles? All of those need to be deselected in order to get the frame exact.

 After you have everything deselected you right click and pick the option 'layer via copy'. You will see that here in the screenshot with the blue frame below. Select that and then hide your frame paper. You now have a cut out frame from the paper and the second screenshot shows what you have after you selected 'layer via copy' and hid the original frame paper. 

Now you can decorate your frames with various pieces from the Mind your Manners bundle. Here is some close ups from some of my frames. The close up on the left I added a piece of paper behind the frames and an epoxy sticker. The middle close up
has an owl and tab ephemera stacked on top of each other. Also, the flower frame is a daily details with the same flower from the ephemera stacked on top. Lastly, on the right I have a close up of a photo inserted into a frame and a square frame I copied and pasted onto my project.

Even though this layout takes a little bit of work, it is so fun to create and put together the different frames. I love the end of result and it was definitely worth the work of deselecting all those marching ants and piecing together a fun, interactive and colorful layout. Thank you for reading and hope you find this tutorial helpful in your digital scrapbooking! 

Bella Blvd Digital: Mind Your Manners Collection Bundle  , Acrylic Words , Oh My Stars Designer Patterns

Bible Journaling with Kelly Holbrook

Happy National Handwriting Day. It's Kelly here today sharing a Bible Journaling entry using the Created to Create Devotional kit.

The devotional from the kit brings us to 1 Timothy 4:14-15, which tells us to neglect not our gifts. I love how this devotional encourges creativity whether we are confident in this area or not...we should at least try. I feel like the same is true for our handwriting. It so important to document things in your own handwriting - it's part of your legacy! We shouldn't be afraid to write love notes to our Heavenly Father because we are afraid it will not be good enough.

For my title in this entry, I started lightly with pencil. This way, you can erase and start over if you need to. In the final steps, I always make the lines thicker, and fill in with pen to add interest. Another way to make it interesting, is to use different "fonts". I mixed different sized printing with a little bit of cursive. Finally, I added a little bit of color by tracing around some of the letters and journaling with colored pens.

I topped it all off with cute embellishments from kit and a pompom!

 

 

Created to Create Bible Journaling Kit; IF Basics: Pen Pack, Highlight It; IF Pompoms: Bless Her Heart

WIN IT BEFORE YOU CAN BUY IT WINNERS!

Thank you to everyone who took the time to comment on our new releases! We are thrilled that you are as excited about our new collections as we are and we loved seeing what you want to create with them! So let's get to the fun part - the WINNERS! Drum roll please.......

 

 

 

If you are one of the lucky ones listed above, please send an email to Becky, who will be sure to get your goodies sent out to you very soon. Please email Becky at [email protected] and tell her in the subject line that you are one of our winners and for which collection. 

Thank you again to everyone who entered!! Have a super day!

NEW RELEASE | MOM LIFE | WIN IT BEFORE YOU CAN BUY IT

Being "mom" is a full time job!  The struggle is real!  The days are long, but the years are short! Mom Life, inspired by Stephanie's recent journey into motherhood includes a soft yet bold palette that is both nurturing and busy...because let's be honest, that's what mom life is all about!  Organizing the schedule, paying bills, snuggling up, preparing dinner, (trying) to keep a clean house and everything in between.  Don't lose sight of all the memories being made and the love given in the little moments each and every day.  Hey mom, you got this!  Available to ship February 2018.

 

Available Embellishments

Sticky Mix Stickers                     Ephemera Die Cuts                              Pennants

 


Collection Kit

 

Here is a closer look at the paper. 

 

 

 

Would you love to be one of the first to work with this darling collection? Here's your opportunity to win the entire assortment!
Post a comment on this post between now and Tuesday, January 16, 2018, Midnight EST for your chance and tell us what you'd love to use this collection for!

Winner will be announced on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Good luck!

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NEW RELEASE | DAD STYLE | WIN IT BEFORE YOU CAN BUY IT

 

Mentor. Protector. Friend. Coach. Provider. Father. Hero.

He might have the corniest dad jokes or the legendary mustache, but let's be honest, dads and grandpas are the best! From the father-daughter bond to the work hard mentality, these men are amazingly tough and surprisingly gentle. Dad Style is full of debonair colors for both dads and Grandpas alike.  The collections's nostalgic feel makes this collection timeless for all guys!  Available to ship February 2018!

Collection Kit

 

Check out these embellishments! 

 

Sticky Mix Stickers                              Ephemera Die Cuts                              Pennants

 

Here is a closer look at the paper. 

  

Would you love to be one of the first to work with this darling collection? Here's your opportunity to win the entire assortment!
Post a comment on this post between now and Tuesday, January 16, 2018, Midnight EST for your chance and tell us what you'd love to use this collection for!

Winner will be announced on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Good luck!

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Tell your friends about our new releases and giveaways by using the hashtag #BellaBlvd in your social media posts!

NEW RELEASE | ILLUSTRATED FAITH | FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT | WIN IT BEFORE YOU CAN BUY IT

Our newest Illustrated Faith line is inspired by scripture, Galatians 5:22.  This juicy collection is full of sweet colors and positive words that we hope will inspire you to pluck the Fruit of the Spirit right off the tree!  Use these fresh products to document all the delicious blessings the Lord has for you in this season and use time in the word to grow in Him.  God's bounty of virtues is ripe for the picking! Available to Ship February 2018.

 

 

Collection Kit

 

Let's take a color look at these fresh embellishments. 

     

     Ephemera Die Cuts                                                Shapes & Tip Ins

 

 

    

Say It Out Loud Stickers                       Spirit Washi

     

             Scripts Clear Stickers                       Icons Clear Stamps-new size 3"x 4"

Here is a closer look at the paper. 

 

 

Would you love to be one of the first to work with this darling collection? Here's your opportunity to win the entire assortment!
Post a comment on this post between now and Tuesday, January 16, 2018, Midnight EST for your chance and tell us what you'd love to use this collection for!

Winner will be announced on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Good luck!

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Tell your friends about our new releases and giveaways by using the hashtag #BellaBlvd in your social media posts!

NEW RELEASE | BUG EXPLORER | WIN IT BEFORE YOU CAN BUY IT

 

 

Creepy...Crawly...Wiggly...It's a bug discovery! 

From caterpillars and beetles to dragonflies and ladybugs, little creatures sure are fun to explore! Get outside and enjoy a bug catching adventure today-learn all the fun facts:  Did you know that an ant can carry three times its own weight?  The primary colors and grassy greens are perfect for outdoor adventures!  Available to ship February 2018.

Collection Kit

 

Let's take a look at these adorable embellishments!

     

Chipboard                                                                Ephemera Die Cuts

 

        

Acrylic Word             Sticky Mix Stickers                              Pennants

Here is a closer look at the paper. 

  

Would you love to be one of the first to work with this darling collection? Here's your opportunity to win the entire assortment!
Post a comment on this post between now and Tuesday, January 16, 2018, Midnight EST for your chance and tell us what you'd love to use this collection for!

Winner will be announced on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Good luck!

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Tell your friends about our new releases and giveaways by using the hashtag #BellaBlvd in your social media posts!

NEW RELEASE | ILLUSTRATED FAITH ALL PEOPLE ALL NATIONS | WIN IT BEFORE YOU CAN BUY IT

 

 

Our newest Illustrated Faith line is inspired by John 3:16.  Across oceans, plains, mountains, and tundras, one thing you can always find is God's LOVE--it is a language we ALL understand! Inspired by global cultures, these elements will remind you of your connection to others and the calling on your life to simply love without borders.  Allow All People All Nations to leave you to the margins of your Bible and into your paper crafting adventures.  Let God lead your life!  Available to ship February 2018.  

 

 

 

 Collection Kit

 Just look at all of these fun embellishments! 

    

           Ephemera Die Cuts                                             Shapes & Tip Ins

 

           

Say it Out Loud Stickers                        Be Blessed Washi

 

    

                     Scripts Clear Stickers                      Icons Clear Stamps-new size 3"x 4"

 

Here is a closer look at the paper. 

 

 

 

Would you love to be one of the first to work with this darling collection? Here's your opportunity to win the entire assortment!
Post a comment on this post between now and Tuesday, January 16, 2018, Midnight EST for your chance and tell us what you'd love to use this collection for!

Winner will be announced on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Good luck!

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Tell your friends about our new releases and giveaways by using the hashtag #BellaBlvd in your social media posts!

NEW RELEASE | ISLAND ESCAPE | WIN IT BEFORE YOU CAN BUY IT

 

 

The beach is always a good idea! Escape to the tropical bliss of palm trees, the smell of fresh fruit and salt of the ocean.  Soak up the sun with rich colors and gorgeous florals.   Vacation comes to life with Island Escape!  Rich blues and lush greens create the perfect backdrop for your vacation photos and surfing memories!  Summer break has never been so fabulous!  Available February 20018.

   

This dreamy collection has many embellishments! 

 

Collection Kit

     

               Chipboard                                               Ephemera Die Cuts

 

 

 

              

Acrylic Word               Sticky Mix Stickers                                    Pennants

Let's take a closer look at the papers. 

                                           

   

Would you love to be one of the first to work with this darling collection? Here's your opportunity to win the entire assortment!
Post a comment on this post between now and Tuesday, January 16, 2018, Midnight EST for your chance and tell us what you'd love to use this collection for!

Winner will be announced on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Good luck!

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Tell your friends about our new releases and giveaways by using the hashtag #BellaBlvd in your social media posts!