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One Fall Day Thanksgiving layout with Maree

Hi Bella Friends,

Happy Thanksgiving to you all.

Today I have a Thanksgiving layout to share with you using the fabulous One Fall Day collection.

I really wanted to focus on a big fun title so that is where I started with this layout. I decided to use a stencil in the background under where I wanted my title to be. I used Distress Oxides to ink the stencil. I used the colors Bundled Sage and Mowed Lawn. Then I added the Thanksgiving word and Ciao Chip title.

 

I added some vertical, and some horizontal elements to this layout. I used a wider piece of the green paper called "Pick of the Patch" for the vertical and then near the bottom of the page I used some of the "Borders" paper horizontally for interest.

On top of the "Borders" paper I added a little leafy, floral cluster. I pulled out some of the cooking elements from the collection for this layout and I think they are just adorable. Look at those gorgeous, almost vintage looking dishes!

The little jam pot is from a Bella Pop and it is just so sweet and shiny! For my final cluster I used the stack of books with a cup of tea and of course a steaming pie.

My pics are older and were quite dark (even after editing!) so I used the beautiful rich red paper to back my photos and capture the mood of them. I distressed the edges and attached them a little offset.

I finished the page with a couple of the small word ephemera banners, including "Home is where the Heart is" and "Thankful". This is such a wonderful collection for documenting all your Thanksgiving memories.

Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by the blog. Maree

One Fall Day Collection

Collection Paper pack

Ephemera Words

Ephemera Icons

Bella Pops

Ciao Chip

"Joy ’tis the season" Layout | Gloria Parra

Hello sweet Bella friends, Gloria Parra here today with a new layout featuring the super fun and cute collection “Merry Little Christmas”, which I’m adoring! The colors, the critters and all the fun ornaments and floral are too cute and perfect, I cant get enough of them!

For this layout I first started with the dark teal plaid “Filled with Joy” patterned paper for my base. I then cut a white cardstock at 11x11” and used a light pink cardstock for a second mat that I adhered after attaching my ornaments to the back of the white cardstock.

The idea I had for this layout was to have ornaments hanging from twine from the top. Before that, I ripped a 4,5” patterned paper that looked like twinkling stars and lights on the sky and adhered to the top of my white cardstock.

I used some light pink die ink to add some color to my white cardstock using a blending brush add some mixed media to my background. I love the soft touch this add to the layout

I then matted my two 3x4” photos with some read and light teal patterned paper and placed it in the middle of my twinkling lights patterned paper at the top. Adding a little tab on top of one of the photos.

I then chose all the ornaments for the ephemera pack and fussy cut a couple others from the ornament patterned paper in this collection (that paper is one of my favorites).I then punched a small hole to all my ornament to be able to add twine to them. I then arranged all my beautiful ornaments below my photo using foam adhesive.

I used red and pink to hang my ornaments and attached the twine to the back of the white cardstock, that way they look like they are hanging from the top. I then adhered my white cardstock on top of the light pink and adhered it to my base teal paper.

Finally, for my title I used a JOY word ephemera and added my typed journaling strips under my title. I finished my layout adding some word phrases to some ornaments and added some puffy flower stickers to my hanging twine. 

I hope you like this layout as much as I did, it is one of my favorites this year and it was so much fun to create it! I hope you feel inspired to create and to check this collection out, is is just too cute!

 

Have a fantastic day,

 

Gloria

 

Supplies Used:

 

Merry Little Christmas collection kit

Merry Little Christmas icon ephemera 

Merry Little Christmas word ephemera

Merry Little Christmas sticker sheet

Merry Little Christmas puffy sticker

Merry Little Christmas Bella Pop

One Fall Day & Cut Files with Sarah Millerhouse

I loved using One Fall Day to capture this happy memory at the Pumpkin Patch! This is an annual tradition for our family, and the colors in this collection remind me of all the colors we see and the way we feel on our visit here each year! 

I started this layout with white mixed media cardstock, Distress Oxide, and Shimmerz Paints. I wanted to add a hint of navy behind all the elements I would be adding on top, and I used a combination of mediums and colors to get just the right shade. I put the Distress Oxide on first using an ink blending tool and two ink colors: Prize Ribbon and Chipped Sapphire. On top of the oxides, I added Vibez - Deep Blue Sea and Vibez - Seas the Day. By combining all these colors, I got a shade of blue the compliments the beautiful navy - Blueberry - that Bella Blvd uses in all their collections! 

Once the background was dry, I cut leaves and vines out of patterned paper from the One Fall Day collection using two Bella Blvd cutfiles. I used the Maple Leaf Cutfile to cut the large leaves. I used the On The Vine Cutfile to cut the beautiful vines. I backed my photos with patterned paper from the collection and then used all the maple leaves and vines to layer around them. I bent up the tips on all of the leaves to add texture to the layout. For the vines, I only added glue to the center line near the base of the vine so that it could twist off the page and the leaves could be bent up. 

Among the leaves I cut, I also tucked in some Ciao Chip leaves and some leaves from the Ephemera Words set from the collection. For the title, I combined several words and phrases from the Ephemera Words set to capture my thoughts about this memory! 

I also added in some Pops of Color (which my husband calls glorified puff paint) in coordinating colors to add some detailing and texture! I love how this finishes off the look of all my clusters! 

If you have not yet gotten your hands on this collection, you should do that right away! I love Fall, and this collection has elements, sentiments, and colors that remind me of everything good about this season! I hope you have a beautiful day! 

Summertime and Bella Besties | Maree

Hi Bella friends,

It's Maree back to share a cute summer layout with you using some awesome Bella Besties products and a Cut Out too!

I had some fun pool pictures of my daughter and her friend. I thought the Sunshine Cut Out was perfect for these pics. I decided to use the hearts Bella Besties papers because they are so cute.

I started with some Distress Inks and a sunburst stencil to make a rainbow design the same colors as the papers. The paper took the ink so nicely and it really frames the pics well.

I backed the Cut Out using various shades from the Bella Besties paper. I used the template included in the Cut Outs pack and it was amazing how quick this made it. I then used some tone on tone Bella Trinket Puffy stickers to embellish the completed Cut Out.

I pulled out a few bits and pieces from the Time to Travel collection to finish embellishing the page. I love that Ciao Chip camera! I then added my sub title using the Florence Alphas in Pink.

I added some white ink splatters to finish off the page. I think this turned out so fun. Have you pulled out your Bella Besties lately? They work for almost any layout idea!  Have a fabulous day.

Bella Besties Collection Kit - Hearts

Trinkets Puffy Stickers

Florence Alphas

Cut Outs - Summer Sun

Time to Travel - Ciao Chip

Time to Travel - Ephemera

Time to Travel - Doohickey stickers

 

EiEiO with Bella Besties | Sarah Millerhouse

Hello! It's Sarah Millerhouse here, and I am excited to share a layout with you featuring the beautiful EiEiO collection paired up with Bella Besties!

For this layout, I started with a piece of patterned paper from the EiEiO collection for the background! I loved the subtle hexagons on that white background. I added gesso all the way across the middle section on the layout, and then I added a rainbow of mixed media on top of that. I knew I wanted to highlight the colors in my photos, along with all the beautiful colors in the collection, and a rainbow was the best way to do that! 

Next I added several strips of patterned paper across the middle of the layout at an angle. This was a great way to highlight the placement of my photos and draw your eye to those! I layered a few tags from the Ephemera Words set in the collection behind my photos and added ribbon to those. I also attached a couple of tabs from that same set on either side of my photos. 

Above my photos, I added the Sunrise Bella Blvd Cutfile to highlight what a beautiful sunny day we had in Jamaica! I cut both the cutfile and an offset layer (that I created using the Offset tool in the Cricut Design software) so that my sun had more pizazz! I distressed the edges of each sun ray and also added hand-stitching and Pops of Color to really make it shine!

Beside the sun, I added a couple of clouds that I cut out from the Rainbow Bella Blvd Cutfile and added Pops of Color to some of the dots on the patterned paper.

For my title, I started with Ciao Chip letters from the EiEiO collection and the "Memories" Acrylic Word from Bella Blvd above my photos. 

Below the photos, I finished the title with Aria Alphabet letters in Bell Pepper and Guacamole and words from the EiEiO Ephemera Word set. I added some Puffy Hearts stickers and a few more Pops of Color to finish off the layout! I loved creating this layout, and I hope it inspires you in some way! 

Bella Blvd Products Used:

-EiEiO Collection: Patterned Paper, Ephemera Words, Ciao Chip

-Bella Blvd Cutfiles: Sunrise & Rainbow (Both linked above)

-Other Bella Blvd Products: Aria Alphabets, Puffy Heart Stickers, Acrylic Word - Memories

 

Cap & Gown | Sarah Millerhouse

Hello, Bella Blvd friends! It's Sarah Millerhouse here, and I am excited to share my first layout featuring the beautiful Cap & Gown collection! 

I absolutely loved digging into this beautiful collection! The patterns and embellishments are truly fantastic! I started by creating the blocks of patterned paper across the middle of my layout. I cut the blocks 4 inches tall by 3 inches wide, and I distressed the edges of each block. I layered these on top of one of the black patterned papers. This contrast helped the patterned papers make a statement! 

Above and below this strip of paper across the middle, I added Distress Ink and Distress Oxides in Salvaged Patina to create a pop of color. I used a star stencil from my stash and Distress Oxide in Broken China to add the stars to the background. 

I added my sweet photos from my son's pre-k graduation, and I backed those with the same black patterned paper. Below the photos, I used Ciao Chip pieces to create my title and add detailing to this area. I placed puffy stickers below the title and on my photo. I love the dimension this adds!

Above my photos, I added all the great stars from this collection! I love the silver foiling found on so many of the embellishments and how rich they make the layout feel.

I created a shaker pocket using a star cut on my Cricut and the silver foiled Clear Cut found in the collection! I filled it with the sequin mix that is jam packed with sparkle and shine! I love that it makes the page interactive and so much fun for my kids to turn in our album!

I added a few more embellishments and pieces of ephemera. I also used Liquid Pearls in coordinating colors to add a little more shine around the embellishment clusters. I finished the layout by adding my journaling about this sweet memory!

I loved featuring the Cap & Gown collection on this layout that captured such an important memory for our family! I hope you enjoy creating with it as much as I did! I hope you have a beautiful day!! 

Products Used: Cap & Gown - Patterned paper, Clear Cuts, Sequin Mix, Ciao Chip, Puffy Stickers, Bella Pops, Ephemera

 

Cap & Gown Debut Week | Maree Crozier

Hi Friends, I'm excited to share my first layout on the Bella Blog! Today I am using the fun new collection, Cap & Gown. I chose a sweet picture of my daughter for her Pre-K graduation. I started with a stenciled background using Distress Oxide ink in the color Salty Ocean. And added some ink splatters using a Vicki Boutin watercolor pen in the color Blueberry Pie to tie in with the background color of my picture. Next, I made a background grid using the gorgeous patterned paper from the collection and machine stitched around the edges for texture. I centered my photo and popped it up on some craft foam for more dimension.

Then I created a fun banner with the stars from the Ephemera Icons pack to create interest at the bottom of the page. And sprinkled some extra puffy sticker stars behind the banner.

Then I added the fun title and my journaling to the right of the page.

I finished off the page by adding the "Grad" banner and a few Ciao Chip pieces. Finally I added the super fun cap and scroll Bella Pops.

This is such a versatile collection and I hope you get a chance to play with it soon! It is easy to create this simple grid design and thanks for stopping by today.

Maree

Cap and Gown Collection

•12x12 Patterned papers - Let's Party and Diploma Day

• Ciao Chip

• Bella Pops

• Ephemera Words

• Ephemera Icons

• Puffy Stickers

 

 

Mood Board Week | Brianna Lepper

Hey friends!  Brianna Lepper here today and I'm super excited to share this layout I made using the gorgeous March Mood Board along with the You Are My Sunshine collection.  Here's my page: 

Here's the mood board: 

I was immediately inspired by the top left square and decided to recreate that same watercolor rainbow look by spraying some Shimmerz Paints sprays onto a piece of thick white cardstock.  I went in rainbow order and sprayed each color and then brushed it down the page.  Super simple!

There's a super cute cloud right under the rainbow square, so I used the cloud Cut Outs from the Over The Rainbow Cut Outs pack.  I popped it up on foam tape and then for some extra sparkle, I applied some gold Stickles directly onto the clouds.  

For my title, I used one of the Ephemera Icons pieces and adhered it right on top of my photo.  I also matted my photo using a few of the patterned papers in the collection.  

When it was time to embellish, I did so by color blocking with more Ephemera Icons, Epoxy Stickers and the Fly Away Bella Pops.  

For some extra color and texture, I added some tangled thread in all of the colors and tucked in under the Cut Out.  

Here's one last look at this bright and colorful layout.  

Thank you so much for stopping by today, I hope that I've inspired you in some way!  Don't forget to play along and use this March Mood Board as inspiration for your next project.  See you next time friends!

Bella Blvd Supplies Used: 

You Are My Sunshine Collection: 12x12 Patterned Papers, Bella Pops, Cut Outs, Epoxy Stickers, Doohickey Cardstock Stickers and Ephemera Icons.  

Valentine's Week & Our Love Song | Brianna Lepper

Hey y'all!  Brianna Lepper here today sharing another layout using the super adorable Our Love Song collection.  It's Valentine's Day week and I'm sending you all love and hugs!  Here's my page: 

To start, I pulled out the You and Me Cut Outs and used a few of them as stencils.  I love using Cut Outs creatively and this is a technique that is so much fun!  I chose the "Love" and the two hearts Cut Outs and positioned them around my page.  I then took a few Shimmerz Paints sprays and sprayed them onto the Cut Outs and carefully lifted them off of my white cardstock.  I thought they looked so fun and really matched the vibe of this collection.  

Here's another shot of the mixed media: 

I didn't want to cover up a lot of my background so I took a few of the cut aparts from the Daily Elements paper and layered them behind my photo.  

For my title, I used a phrase from the Ephemera Words pack and added some Florence Alphas in black.  The pops of black in this collection makes me so happy!!  

Next, I layered the Hearts Cut Outs pieces that I had previously used and layered them in as embellishments.  

I added a few Doohickey Cardstock scalloped borders stickers and also sprinkled in a few of the Puffy Heart stickers.  I'm so happy with how this page turned out!

Here's one last look at this fun, love filled page: 

Thanks so much for stopping by today, I hope that I've inspired you in some way!  Have you used a Cut out as a stencil before?  I hope that you'll give it a try!  See you next time friends!

Bella Blvd Supplies Used: 

Our Love Song Collection: 12x12 Patterned Papers, Cut Outs, Ephemera Words, Doohickey Cardstock Stickers and Puffy Stickers;  Bella Besties: Florence Alphas in Black.  

Our Love Song Week | Brianna Lepper

Hey friends!  Brianna Lepper here and I'm so excited to share my first layout using the stunning Our Love Song collection.  I have a process video at the end of this post, so make sure to check it out!  Here's my page: 

The Bella striped patterned paper is one of my faves, so I just had to use some of it for the base of my layout.  I started with a piece of white textured cardstock and added some black paint with one of my wide paint brushes.  I love that this collection has pops of black along with the bright colors.  

The rest of the patterned papers in the collection are just too pretty not to use, so I trimmed out several of them and layered them behind my photo.  

I was completely inspired by one of the cut apart pieces on the Daily Details paper and decided to base my whole layout on it.  I made this layout about my oldest son, Noah and listed the five things that I love about him.  I trimmed out the pieces to the 4x6 card, popped them up on foam and arranged them under my photo.  I love how it turned out.  

Next, I added my title using one of the Ephemera Words and started embellishing using a few of the florals from that same pack.  I also added one of the tags and tied some yellow twine through it.

Here's one last look at this bright and fun page.  I added a few chipboard and puffy hearts to finish it off.  

Thank you so much for stopping by today, I hope that I've inspired you in some way!  This collection is adorable and is perfect for so many of your special memories.  See you next time friends.  

Bella Blvd Supplies Used: 

Our Love Song Collection: 12x12 Patterned Papers, Ciao Chip Chipboard Stickers, Doohickey Cardstock Stickers, Ephemera Words and Trinket Puffy Stickers.  

The North Pole Collection Week | Brianna Lepper

Hey friends!  Brianna Lepper here today sharing a new post using The North Pole Collection. I hope y'all had a great Christmas Holiday! Here's my page:

The stripe pattern on the December 25 paper is one of my favorites so I trimmed two 2"inch strips and adhered them to the left and right side of white cardstock. 

To add some extra color to the white cardstock, I took a stencil from my stash and ink blended a blue Distress Oxide ink pad right through it.  I then added a few scalloped border stickers from the Doohickey Cardstock Sticker sheet.  

I matted my photo with the A side of the same striped paper and adhere it right on top of the mixed media.  I created my title using one of the Ephemera Words and one of the phrases from the Ciao Chip Chipboard sticker sheet.  

Using a few of the Ephemera Icons and a Santa from the Ciao Chip Chipboard stickers, I created a few different clusters around the page.  The elements in this collection are just so cute!!

I filled in a few spots using some ephemera trees and a few snowflake pieces. They really add some extra pops of color!

Here's one last look at this colorful Christmas layout!

Thank you so much for stopping by today,  I hope that I inspired you in some way!  See you next time friends!

Bella Blvd Supplies Used: The North Pole Collection: 12x12 Patterned Papers, Ephemera Icons, Ephemera Words, Doohickey Cardstock Stickers, Ciao Chip Chipboard Stickers, Epoxy Stickers.