Coffee Chit Chat

This card was so quick once I just sat down to make it. I'd had the image in my colored basked for awhile and wanted a card for one of my BFF's who shares a love for coffee. By using a preprinted card base the colors and layout just fell into place. I added a few embellies and voila - a cute card for one of my favorite chicas!

Sketch Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 11 ~ Sunday Sketch

Inspiration

2 Sisters Challenge Blog #91 ~ Make it Girlie
Moving Along with the Times Challenge ~ Keep it Real
365 Cards Day 10 ~ Happy Birthday BFF
365 Cards Day 26 ~ Peace Love and Happiness
For me having coffee with my best friend encompasses all three.
365 Cards Day 70 ~ The Three C’s: Colorful, Coffee, Classy

My Creation

Image Detail

I colored with Copics and cut and matted the image with nesties.

Ins and Outs ~ Coffee Chit Chat
Stamps: Stamping Bella Java Bella
Accessories: SU Ribbon, CM Flower and Heart Punch, EK Success Stickers; Nestabilities
Paper: PTI White CS, DCWV
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (B00, 21; E000, 15; G40; Y11, 32; R35); Clear Star

Fall Shopping with Bella

Wahoo! I finally had a chance to play with Bellarific Friday! This week Emily challenged us to deck out Bella in fall colors. I’ve had this image in my already colored bucket since last fall. In my ongoing quest to clear off my desk of half finished projects, she finally landed on a card! WAHOOOOOOO, one more done. I won’t tell you how many others are in that bucket. :o)

Sketch Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 202 ~ Super Sketchy Sunday

Photo Inspiration ~ Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #132 ~ Photo Insp

Inspiration

Do You Stack Up Challenge #40 ~ Brown
SCS HYCCT #1107 ~ Colors of Hope: Green Brown Yellow
Pile it On Challenge #40 ~ Do it For Fun Shopping with a girlfriend is always fun!
Creative Inspirations Challenge #132 ~ Friendship
Moving Along with the Times Challenge #119 ~ Autumn Leaves
365 Cards Day 201 ~ 1+1 = 1 Beautiful Card
Use something inspiring from 2 of your closest friends to create card. I was inspired by the many hours shopping with my BFF Amy and a fall theme to honor my other bestie Kris’s Nov 2 birthday.
365 Cards Day 212 ~ Colorful Background
Bellarific Friday ~ Fall Colors

My Creation

Image Detail

Inside

Ins and Outs ~ Fall Shopping with Bella
Stamps: Stamping Bella
Paper: SU Whisper White, SU
Ink: SU (Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Ballet Blue, More Mustard, Cameo Coral, Close 2 Cocoa, Summer Sun, Blush Blossom, Not Quite Navy)
Accessories: SU Ribbon, brads, Copper Stickles, SRM Sticker

Latte Bella

There are three great sketches over at the Midnight Madness Challenge to carry us through the holidays. I have several Bellas who have been neglected. I thought I would get ahead of things by stamping several images and even colored a few. Well....now they are gathering dust! LOL. I'm proud to finally get one of my girls to land on a card. :o)

Sketch Inspiration ~ Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #84

Photo Inspiration ~ Crafty Creations Challenge #98
I LOVE photo challenges. Often I'll use the color for inspiration, but in this one I felt the girly vibe, added my version of a 'ruffley' ribbon, and picked up on the polka dots in the linens that are reflected in my DP.

Inspiration
Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge #97 ~ Food and Drink
Die Cut Dreams Challenge #79 ~ Girlie
365 Cards Day 279 ~ Super Star Saturday: Inspired by authors
I just finished reading The Espressologist by Kritina Springer It’s a debut release, so I’m stretching things a bit by choosing a favorite writer; however, I’m an avid reader and try not to play favorites so whatever I just finished or am currently page turning is my fav! This is a great quick read about a girl who works at a coffee shop and matches people’s personalities to their choice in drinks.
Stamping Vacation Special Month Challenge ~ December Write to a Friend
Stamping Vacation When I Grow Up Challenge ~ Waitresses
Every cafe isn't complete without a friendly waitress to bring out your yummy latte.

My Creation

Image Detail

This sentiment from Totally Stamplicious just cracks me up.
 

Inside

Ins and Outs ~ Latte Bella
Stamps: Latte Bella (Stamping Bella), Totally Stampalicious Verse
Paper: SU Whisper White, DCWV Latte Stack
Ink: Printer, Copics (BG0000; E30, 31, 37, 50); SU (Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay); White Gel; Clear Star
Accessories: Buttons, Ribbon

Mariposa Gertie

Thanks for coming along with me on my week of inspiration at One Stop Craft Challenge. As you've noticed, my mom was a very important person to me and continues to help direct my life from heaven. This is my last creation for the challenge and I appreciate those of you who took time to play along. Check the OSC blog tomorrow to see who won the prize from DewDropz Crafts.

Sketch Inspiration ~ Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #45

Photo Inspiration ~ One Stop Crafts Challenge #96

Color Inspiration

Paper Play Challenge 1036 ~ Autumn is Comin
InStyle Color Challenge

Inspiration

Sentimental Sundays #19 ~ Recipe
One solid paper; 2 Patterned Papers; 3 Embellishments
Belli Challenge #99 ~ Old Stamps
ABC Challenge ~ C is for Charms
Every Body Art Challenge #107 ~ Handmade Flowers
365 Cards Day 157 ~ Card Recipe #3
4.25x5.5 Card, 2 - 3x3 patterned paper, 3 rhinestones, 2 Buttons, Sentiment, 1 stamped image
Charisma Cardz #36 ~ Try Something New
I’ve done handmade flowers before, but this was the first time I used paper scraps. The larger flowers are strips of scrap paper scrunched and turned in a circle. The small flower is another scrap paper that I rolled into a noodle and coiled it on a glue dot.

My Creation

Yep, that's the true inspiration for the challenge peeking out next to the card, my mom. My dad is peeking from the other side. I miss them greatly, but am at peace knowing they are reunited in heaven.

Image Detail

I used the feather blending techinique with Copics to color Gertie.

Here's a close up of my hand made flowers from paper scraps.

Ins and Outs ~ Mariposa Gertie

Stamps: Gertie (Stamping Bella), SU Verse
Paper: SU Whisper White, DCWV Mariposa Stack
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Copics (E21, 41; W3; C3; Y15, 17; YR04); Spicas (Black, Orange, Lemon); Uniball White Gel Pen
Accessories: Misc Buttons, Rhinestones, Heart Charm, Pop Up Dots

Fluttering Gertie

My mom passed on a love of butterflies to me, so this was a HAVE to have it when I saw the stamp. I'm finally getting around to creating with sweet Gertie and can't wait to keep playing!

Sketch Inspiration ~ Bellarific Friday

Color Inspiration ~ Makeup 4 for the Weekend #14

Honestly, this was my original inspiration, but the colors got a bit darker in my card. I loved the breezy blue and picked up on the ‘peek’ of green in the plant and book under the bed. I thought the colors would be beautiful feather blended together on my butterfly girl. They just got a bit dark as I tweaked them. Plus the flower decorations ‘fluttering’ from the ceiling made me think of butterflies.

Inspiration

Copic Creations #21 ~ Feather Blending Still getting the hang of this, but very pleased with the results. Here's a close up of the final coloring.

My Grafico Challenge #34 ~ Metal My butterfly in the corner is metal.

Flutter By Wednesday #95 ~ OPEN

Crafty Creations #53 ~ Wings

Flourishes New Release Challenge FTTC52F by Maki  We were to use our favorite Flourishes stamp (or any if you don’t have some). I don’t have any Flourishes YET, but would LOVE to win a set in their New Release Challenge. As a substitute, I LOVE Bellas.

365 Cards Day 333 ~ 3 G’s (Green, Glitter, Grosgrain)

My Creation

Image Detail

Now you can see the glittery embossed paper and shiny metal butterfly.

Inside of Card

INS AND OUTS ~ Fluttering Gertie
Stamps: Gertie (Lulu Collection from Stamping Bella)
Paper: Neenah Classic Solar White, DCWV (Glitter, Blossoms & Butterflies)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (E00; C1; YG13; BG13, 15); Spicas (Pitch Black, Melon, Silver, Clear, Turquoise); White Gel Pen
Accessories: Embossed Metal Butterfly (Making Memories), SU Grosgrain Ribbon, Nestabilities (Oval and Scalloped Oval)
Challenges:
Bellarific Friday
Makeup 4 for the Weekend #14
Copic Creations #21
My Grafico Challenge #34
Flutter By Wednesday #95
Crafty Creations #53
Flourishes New Release Challenge FTTC52F
365 Cards Day 333

Bella for a Cause

I've had this image in my basket for a few months from a swap and decided to join into some of the fun challenges focused on the color pink. The Get Sketchy sketch was perfect for a quick layout. I apologize for the off color in the photos. Not sure why I'm having problems this morning. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ Get Sketchy #12

The bonus was to add spray ink, but I didn't have any. Join in before 11/5 and you could win a $50 voucher at http://www.stampingbella.com/.

Color Inspiration

365 Cards Day ~ 229 Color Scheme

I know I stretched this a bit, but I just couldn't find a way to add in the green. In my world Bella's undies are green. :o)

Pals Paper Arts ~ In the Pink The Pink Elephant Challenge #39 ~ Brown, Yellow, Neutral and Color of your choice

Inspiration

365 Cards Day 184 ~ Movie Monday (Pretty in Pink)

365 Cards Day 233 ~ Favorite Fabric (find inspiration from a piece of fabric in your home) I have a hymnal doll in my living room and her pretty pink ribboned fabric always inspires me.

My Creation

Image Detail

I generously used my Spicas to add glitter and for a final touch added Crystal Effects to the ribbon.

Inside

INS AND OUTS ~ Bella for a Cause Challenges: Get Sketchy #12 10/15 365 Cards Day ~ 229 Color Scheme Pals Paper Arts ~ In the Pink The Pink Elephant Challenge #39 ~ Brown, Yellow, Neutral and Color of your choice 365 Cards Day 184 ~ Movie Monday (Pretty in Pink)

365 Cards Day 233 ~ Favorite Fabric Stamps: Causeabella (Stamping Bella) Paper: DCWV (Sweet and Latte Stacks), Unknown White (received in a swap) Ink: Unknown Black, SU Write Markers (Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Barely Banana, Blush Blossom, Pretty in Pink, Positively Pink, Regal Rose), Copics (RV000), Spicas (Lemon, Clear, Pink), White Opaque Pen (Inkssentials) Accessories: Pop Up Dots, Prima Flowers, Just Chillin’ Girl Rub Ons (Making Memories), Misc Gems and Ribbon, Crystal Effects

Blinged Out Bella

The original inspiration for this card came from a new Challenge Blog I found (Charisma Cardz). ‘Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend’ made me realize I didn’t have and ‘congrats on your engagement’ cards in my stash. Problem solved. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ Friday Sketchers #57 I took off the flower embellishment as there wasn’t much room (I used a standard sized card instead of a square). I think all the BLING add enough oomph.

Inspiration Charisma Cardz #24 ~ Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend Charisma Cards #25 ~ Open/Rubbernecker Week Madelynn’s Twinkling Tuesday ~ Bling-a-ling-a-ling! A-muse-a-Palooza Week 2 ~ Ribbon

365 Cards #118 ~ I've Been Framed My Creation

Image Detail I went a little rhinestone crazy. I decked out Bella’s tiara but didn’t find the perfect gem for her ring. I used silver clear spica for a bit of shine.

Inside

INS AND OUTS ~ Blinged Out Bella Challenges: Friday Sketchers #57 Charisma Cardz #24 ~ Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend Charisma Cards #25 ~ Open/Rubbernecker Week Madelynn’s Twinkling Tuesday ~ Bling-a-ling-a-ling! A-muse-a-Palooza Week 2 ~ Ribbon

365 Cards #118 ~ I've Been Framed Stamps: Blingabella (Stamping Bella), Studio G Clear Stamps Verse Paper: DCWV (Glitter & All Dressed Up Stacks), Unknown White CS (from a swap) Ink: Unknown Black (from a swap), Memento Angel Pink & Rose Bud, Copics (E00, E31, R81, RV14, C1), Spicas (Black, Pink, Clear), White Opaque Pen (Inkssentials)

Accessories: SU Grosgrain Ribbons, Adhesive Rhinestones, Pop Up Dots

Lavender Bellarific Eloise

I just LOVE a challenge where I can use purple (it’s my FAVORITE color). I’m not partial to a specific shade of the royal hue, I’m an equal opportunity color lover. I received this image in a swap and had so much fun with her. Stamping Bella carries a line of Bitty Blooms as well which are similar. They are high on my wish list, but for now I’m happy to get images in a swap. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ Bellarific Friday Sketch

Color Inspiration 365 Cards 114 ~ Lovin’ Lavender My Creation

Image DetailInside

INS AND OUTS ~ Lavender Bellarific Eloise Challenges: Bellarific Friday Sketch 365 Cards 114 ~ Lovin’ Lavender Stamps: Eloise Greengrass (Stamping Bella), Happiest Birthday Wishes (My Favorite Things) Paper: DCWV Nursery Baby Boy and Nana’s Kids Stacks, White CS (Unknown – from an image swap) Ink: Stampin Up Perfect Plum,Black Ink (Unknown – from an image swap), Copics (E00, Y11, YG03, C1, BG10, R81, BV00, BV02), Spicas (Clear, Black), White Opaque Pen (Inkssentials) Accessories: SU Grosgrain Ribbon, Pop Up Dots

BeeraFella Dad

This came together pretty quickly and not too many ‘challenges’. I received the image in a swap and thought he’d make a cute Father’s Day card. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ Bellarific Friday

Inspiration SCS Ways to Use It ~ Text My Creation Image Detail

Inside

INS AND OUTS ~ BeeraFella Dad Challenges: Bellarific Friday SCS Ways to Use It ~ Text Stamps: BeeraFella (Stamping Bella) Paper: DCWV, White Paper (Unknown – from an image swap) Ink: Black Ink (Unknown – from an image swap), Copics (C1, C3, C5, 100, E00, E11, E31, E37, B24, B11, BG10)

Accessories: Bottle Cap Sitckers ~ Boy Blue Sayings (Design Originals), SU Ribbon, Pop Up Dots

Shopper Bella

Another quick and easy card from an image swap. I used several challenges for my Bella but think I might try another for the FeatureBella Challenge. I’ve done a few red, white and blue cards lately and am losing my mojo. Even the bling of silver didn’t inspire me. I have a craft date tonight at my local scrapbook store so maybe I’ll come up with something eles. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ Friday Sketchers #56

Color Inspiration July FeatureBella ~ RED, WHITE, BLUE & SILVER Inspiration Rubbernecker Wacky Wednesday #16 ~ Ovals ABC Challenge ~ j was for jewels

My Creation Image Detail

Inside

INS AND OUTS ~ Shopper Bella Challenges: Friday Sketchers #56 Rubbernecker Wacky Wednesday #16 ~ Ovals July FeatureBella ~ RED, WHITE, BLUE & SILVER ABC Challenge ~ j was for jewels Stamps: EmmyBella (Stamping Bella) Paper: DCWV (Summer and All Dressed Up Stacks), White (Unknown – from an image swap) Ink: Black Ink (Unknown – from an image swap), Copics (R29, R81, B21, B41, E00, E31, E37, C1), Spicas (Silver, Red, Clear) Accessories: Pop Up Dots, Jewels & Brads (S A B I S – Snips and Bits I’ve Saved), SU Grosgrain Ribbon

Naughty Bella

No, Bella didn’t do anything wrong (unless looking fabulous is a crime). This card is for a very good friend who loves a nice glass of wine and has personalized license plates that match the card’s sentiment. Her birthday is a week after Independence Day so the color scheme isn’t to far fetched. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Inspiration ~ SCS Bella Twisted Challenge #6 USE sketch and Red, White and Blue

My Creation Image Detail

Inside

INS AND OUTS ~ Naughty Bella Challenges: SCS Bella Twisted Challenge #6 Stamps: Winabella (Stamping Bella), All About Birthdays (H&M Stamps), Twisted Sentiments (My Favorite Things), The Cat’s Meow (H&M Stamps) Paper: DCWV (All About Boys Stack), Unknown Base (from swap) Ink: Stamping Up Markers (Creamy Caramel, Blush Blossom, Ballet Blue, Real Red), Unknown Black Ink (from swap), Copics (BG10, C1), Silver Spica

Accessories: Diamond Glaze, Ribbon (Wrights), Jeweled Brads (SABIS)