Bellarific Friday- An Uptownie Medley

So the new release sneaky peeks will continue into the weekend- how much are you loving it?

But it's Friday so that means it's also Bellarific Challenge day.

This week's challenge was ANYTHING GOES!

I decided to do something a bit different for me- no papers!!!! Yikes!!

I coloured a medley of Uptownies for this frame card: top left is Madison Has A Margarita, top right is Vienna On Her Vespa, bottom left is Maybelline Loves Mail and right is Ava Loves To Celebrate. I also included the sentiment (which I stamped half on the outside of the card and half inside) from Samantha And Sierra Take A Selfie.

Here's your frame close up. Don't they all look cute?!

This is the inside of the card using the remaining portion of the sentiment.

I must send a shout-out to the amazing Pamela Ho for her brilliant layout which I have used.

Next week's challenge is another ANYTHING GOES!!! Deets on how to enter are here.

As it's the first Friday of the month the DT will be showcasing the latest STAMP OF THE MONTH.

Crafty stash used: Stamps (Stamping Bella); Copics; White gel pen; Assorted cardstock; Dies (Mama Elephant)

Lili of the Valley- Dandelion

Hey everyone! Today I have a card for the LOTV Design Team Collective to show you.

Here's little fairy Dandelion...

I coloured Dandelion with copics and a lyra pencil shadow. Papers are Petal Fresh by LOTV (now retired?) Sentiment is from the LOTV Mixed Circular Sentiments set. Little hearts are a Mama Elephant and butterflies are MFT.

Here's your close up.

Hope you can see all the sparkle! 

Crafty stash used: Stamps (LOTV); Copics; Lyra pencils; Papers (LOTV); Assorted cardstock; Dies (Lil Inkers, MFT; Nesties); Stickles; Mama Elephant); Gems (Hero Arts)

Stamping Bella New Release- Uptownie Brittany The Birthday Girl

Oh wow! Can't tell you just how much I am loving this new Stamping Bella release! 

Lucky old me has got to preview a new Uptownie- Brittany The Birthday Girl...

D'you ever get an image that's so gorgeous, you're sometimes frightened to colour it?! Well that's what I felt when I saw Brittany! She's so elegant- that dress is to die for!

I coloured Brittany with copics and added Stickles to her dress and cake. Papers are by Echo Park . Sentiment comes with Brittany- love that font!

Here's your close up. 

Just how gorgeous is that dress and the stunning sash?!

Don't forget you have a chance to win one of the new release stamps by commenting on the blog and of course you must check out the other DT samples!

Crafty stash used: Stamps (Stamping Bella); Papers (Echo Park); Assorted cardstock; Ribbon (PTI); Dies (MFT); Gems (Prima); Large acrylic stone (Artoz); Stickles

Stamping Bella Release- more Tiny Townies!!!! Yay!!

Woo hoo!!! Even more Tiny Townies to show you in the Stamping Bella release today.

Meet Dorothy The Dreamer...

OMG. I can't tell you how much I love this stamp. Every little girl has her dreams, right?! Even us big girls too!!!

Dorothy was coloured using copics. These papers by Pink Paislee are so perfect for this stamp. The sentiment comes with Dorothy. I used Mama Elephant dies for the teeny stars and bow.

Here's your close up. 

How totally dreamy is this stamp?! So so gorgeous for a little girl. 

Don't forget to check back every day to see the new release in full.

I can't tell you how excited the DT are about this release and I know you will be too!

Crafty stash used: Stamps (Stamping Bella); Papers (Pink Paislee); Assorted cardstock; Dies (Lil Inkers, Mama Elephant; Glossy Accents; Stickles

Bellarific Friday- Game On!

Hi ya. I'm back with another Bellarific Friday Challenge. 

This week's challenge was to use the sketch (below).

I used Mo Manning's Game On...

Such a fab image that I know I'll use loads! Long-time followers will know that my husband designs computer games- the Batman Arkham ones to be precise!- so this stamp is just perfect for him. I coloured it with copics. The papers are Echo Park. The sentiment and game consoler are PTI stamps.

Your close up. 

Here was your sketch.

Next week's challenge is ANYTHING GOES!!

So NO excuses for not entering. 

Email Em with your entry by Thursday for the chance to win some Bella bucks.

Crafty stash used: Stamps (Mo Manning @ Stamping Bella, PTI); Copics; Papers (Echo Park); Cardstock; Twine; Dies (Lil Inkers, MFT)

Stamping Bella New Release- Tiny Townie Bree Loves Buttercream

As ever, Em is really spoiling us with this new release!! 

I have another Tiny Townie to share with you today. And, yes, you do have a chance to win her here.

Say hello to Bree...

She's just so adorable! Love her curled locks, her foofy dress, the stripey tights....

Bree was coloured with copics and Stickles added. Papers are Craftwork Cards. Little bow die is from Mama Elephant.

Here's your close up. I love how unsteady she looks on those heels! And who wouldn't want a birthday cake like that?!

Crafty stash used: Stamps (Stamping Bella); Copics; Stickles; White gel pen; Papers (Craftwork Cards); Assorted cardstock; Sequins (Doodlebug); Dies (Lil Inkers, Mama Elephant, Paper Smooches)

Stamping Bella New Release!!!

Ooooh exciting news!! Stamping Bella has a new release coming and I am starting my sneaky peeks today with a stamp from a new range!!!!

Introducing the TINY TOWNIES!!!!! 

Yep, these are the Uptown Girls before they grew up. 

Is this not THE cutest idea ever?!!

Here is TINY TOWNIE BLOSSOM...

Blossom is coloured with copics with a little Stickles added to the bottom of her dress. Papers are Bo Bunny. Sentiment comes with and is cut out with Lil Inkers die.

Close up. How sweet is she?! 

Love her little dotty tights!!

And yes you have a chance to WIN Blossom. Just see Em's post for details!

Crafty stash used: Stamps (Stamping Bella); Copics; Papers (Bo Bunny); Assorted cardstock; Stickles; White gel pen; Dies (Lil Inker)

Bellarific Friday- Belinda and Bernadette Bench Buddies

Hello peeps!

This week's Bellarific Challenge was a ONE LAYER WONDER!

I decided to use Belinda and Bernadette Bench Buddies to create a simple black and white image. CAS cards frighten me- it's all that white space! (And because I LOVE my papers!) But I think this turned out ok! 

So I simply stamped the girls plus sentiment on some additional card stock and cut out with stitched rectangle die and coloured the Uptownies with copics. Then mounted the panel onto a card base with foam pads.

Close up! Awww, they look like really good friends don't they...?

Here is your sketchy for next week's challenge.

You know the score- email Em your entry by Thursday and you could find yourself a winner of Bella bucks to spend!

Crafty stash used: Stamps (Stamping Bella); Cardstock; Dies (Lil Inkers, PTI); Copics

Lili of the Valley- A Lick of Paint

Hey peeps!

Today I have a LOTV card to share with you for the LOTV Design Team Collective...

This is Lick of Paint. I've used copics for all main colouring and then lyra pencil for the shadow under the steps. Sentiment stamp and die is by PTI. Papers are Fancy Pants. Notebook and zigzag die are both MFT.

Here's your close up!

Lili of the Valley are doing a fab stamp offer at the mo. 3 for 2 stamps until midday Thurs 14th!!!! So hurry hurry!!!

Crafty stash used: Stamps (LOTV, PTI); Copics; Papers (Fancy Pants); Dies (PTI, MFT); Eyelets; Ink (PTI); Assorted cardstock

Some Odd Girl- Dare To Be Gwen

Hey! Just thought I'd share a Some Odd Girl card today that I've added to the SOG linky party...

Gwen is coloured with copics with a little bit of paper piecing. Paper is Fancy Pants. "Happy" die is by PTI as is birthday sentiment. Just a simple layout.

Here's your close up!

Crafty stash used: Stamps (SOG, PTI); Copics; Papers (Fancy Pants); Assorted cardstock; Dies (PTI, Lil Inkers; Pink Ink (PTI)

Bellarific Friday- Woodsies Gilbert and Maisy

Helloooo! It's Friday and Bella time, are you ready sistahs?

This week's challenge was to use the sketch below. I used the adorable Woodsies Gilbert and Maisy...

They are soooo cute you really just want to squeeeeeze them and squidge them! I coloured them with copics and made an attempt at a rainy sky. Papers are by Pebbles- pretty apt I thought!

Here was your sketch

Here is your cutesy close up- I went all misty again!

Next week's challenge is..... ONE LAYER WONDER!

Usual deets apply x

Crafty stash used: Stamps (Stamping Bella); Copics; Papers (Pebbles); Assorted cardstock; Dies (Lil Inkers, MFT); Gems (Hero Arts)

Bellarific Friday- Lulu Loves Poppies!

Okey dokey! It's Friday. It's Bellarific Friday. And it's STAMP OF THE MONTH time. This month's discounted stamp is LULU LOVES POPPIES. She'll be 20% off all thro April.

Lulu Loves Poppies is my fav Lulu- just look at all those gorgeous poppies!

This week's challenge was a colour inspiration one (see below). I coloured Lulu with copics and added some white pencil for highlights. Papers are Kaisercraft- love that flowery greeny blue paper on the left especially! 

Your close up- made it a bit dreamy! 

Here was your colour inspiration. What a gorgeous colour combo!

Here is your sketch for next week.

Don't forget to email your entry to Em by Thursday for a chance to win some Bella bucks.

Thanks for stopping by today x

Crafty stash used: Stamps (Stamping Bella, SOG); Copics; White pencil; Papers (Kaisercraft); Cardstock; Sprinkles (Doodlebug)