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BLACK FRIDAY SALE and CYBER MONDAY SALE all wrapped up in one! oh and Bellarific Friday :)

30% off the whole store! code: blackfriday2013

Hiya sistahs!  So even though we are Canadian, I decided we should have a black friday sale.. and a cyber monday sale.. good ideaR no?  This is a great sale to get all the stampies you have been drooling over and needed an excuse to buy.. for gifts, for you, for a good friend 🙂  so I hope you take advantage!

Now let’s discuss some winnahs for last week’s Bellarific Friday shall we?

Winnah for COMMENTAYTIN’ last week ($10 in bella bucks) goes to…

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

3- Michelle G you win!! please email me and I will send you your moolah!  What a great day to win!

Timestamp: 2013-11-29 13:49:50 UTC

 

Now for da CONTRIBUTIN’ winnah ($20 in bella bucks) goes to..

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

1- Brittany you win!  please email me and I will send your vouchah!

Timestamp: 2013-11-29 13:51:03 UTC

 

now for this week’s challenge?  a sketch!

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Let’s see what our baberoonis came up with shall we?

Angelabella used ARIVEDERCIBELLA

Angelabella used ARIVEDERCIBELLA

Cathabella used Seniorita GLORIA

Cathabella used Seniorita GLORIA

 

Danabella used UPTOWN GIRL OPAL

Danabella used UPTOWN GIRL OPAL

Marybella used FUNKY BAMBOO and the butterfly and dragonfly from EM'S LANTERN FLOWERS

Marybella used FUNKY BAMBOO and the butterfly and dragonfly from EM’S LANTERN FLOWERS

Still waiting for a couple more so stay tuned and revisit for more inspiration!!

Now for da sistahood!

Elaine used JUST MY TYPE

Elaine used JUST MY TYPE

Leslie used UPTOWN GIRL AVA

Leslie used UPTOWN GIRL AVA

margo used UPTOWN GIRL EVE

margo used UPTOWN GIRL EVE

 

Maria used GROUP HUG (discontinued)

Maria used GROUP HUG (discontinued)

Violet used HOLLY IN JAR

Violet used HOLLY IN JAR

Hope you enjoy this FOOD FILLED and SHOPPING FILLED weekend 🙂

stay tuned for more cards

Mwah to da sistahs who love a sale

Em

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

> bellarific friday
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it’s BELLARIFIC FRIDAY!!!

and how are my sistahs?

Well today is an inspiration day.. I just LOVE inspiration days.. it gets DA JOOCES flowing..

So last night Jayden let my doggie Frankie out.. when she went to let him back in she started shrieking at the top of her lungs saying raccoon raccoon!! OMG I got up so fast in fear of Frankie being eaten and as I got up I pulled a muscle in my leg  and now I am walking whilst holding the walls to keep the pressure off… P.S. no raccoon and Frankie is fine and my daughter almost got a whippin’ LOL.

ok now for some winnahs!

winnah for COMMENTAYTIN’ on last week’s post ($10 in bella bucks) goes to…

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

10- Diana you win!!  please email me and I will send your VOUCHAH

Timestamp: 2013-11-22 14:36:52 UTC

 

Winnah for CONTRIBUTIN’ to last week’s post ($20 in bella bucks) goes to…

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

2- elaine you win!  please email me and I will send over your vouchah!

Timestamp: 2013-11-22 15:27:31 UTC

Ok now for this weeks’ theme?  An insipiration picture!

Inspiration 5 nov 22

the colours, the shape the bow  oh my!  Let’s see how our baberoonis interpreted this picture and how it inspired them!!  Some may not be as obvious as you think!

Angelabella used MISTER PENGUIN GOES FOR A RIDE

Angelabella used MISTER PENGUIN GOES FOR A RIDE

Cathabella used HANNAH and her WREATH

Cathabella used HANNAH and her WREATH

Danabella used UPTOWN GIRL WINONA loves WINTER

Danabella used UPTOWN GIRL WINONA loves WINTER

Marybella used EM'S LANTERN FLOWERS

Marybella used EM’S LANTERN FLOWERS

Sandiebella used LIFE IS GOOD

Sandiebella used LIFE IS GOOD

 

Stunning? oui oui!

Now for da SISTAHOOD!

Brittany used KING OF THE WILD THINGS

Brittany used KING OF THE WILD THINGS

Leslie used UPTOWN GIRL EVE

Leslie used UPTOWN GIRL EVE

Margo used LADY OWLIE on her SIGN

Margo used LADY OWLIE on her SIGN

Maria used RAMONA goes FISHING

Maria used RAMONA goes FISHING

Violet used SENIORITA DOLORES.. i love that she put her on an angle!

Violet used SENIORITA DOLORES.. i love that she put her on an angle!

DROOOOOLLLLLLL… now I wanna be creative.. you?

 

Next week’s theme?

A SKETCHYPOO!!!

sketch-24---nov-29

Have fun sistahs!  Don’t forget to post a comment here for a chance to win $10 in buckeroonis and if you contribute you have the chance to win $20 in bella buckeroonis

mwah to da sistahs who don’t have to hold a wall to walk.  hmph

EM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GLUEBOOK wennnnsday on WENNNNSDAY! lol

Hiya sistahs..

Every morning as I get the kidlets ready for school, pack their lunches and give them brekky, I settle down while they eat with my mini pocket sketch moleskine and just start gluing.  I have organizers full of goodies and I just pick and choose and move stuffs around to make it look good in my eye.  Let me tell you… Having done this for the past 4 mornings have let me release my creativeness LOL and help me focus for the rest of the day.. not sure if that makes any sense but it works for me!

So here are a few of my pages I have done.  I hope it inspires you and hope you will join in!  If you post on instagram, just use #minigluebook and I will find your work that way too!

Played around with a birdie on tracing paper and vintage goodness..

Played around with a birdie on tracing paper and vintage goodness..

here I used a vintage air mail envelope and vintage illustration and wrote a little note :)

here I used a vintage air mail envelope and vintage illustration and wrote a little note 🙂

vintage labels, photograph along with some newer scrapbook scraps formed this page

vintage labels, photograph along with some newer scrapbook scraps formed this page

this was my page from this morning... had so much on my plate for today that I had to get it out on a page LOL

this was my page from this morning… had so much on my plate for today that I had to get it out on a page LOL

I hope you enjoy these “nuggets” (love that word) of inspiration!

Don’t forget your bellarific friday submissions and comment on the last bellarific post for a chance to win $10 in bella bucks!

Mwah to da sistahs who have a lot on their plate and deal with it without complaints LOL

Em

 

 

 

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it’s BELLARIFIC FRIDAY on SUNDAY!

Hiya sistahs.. sorry for the silence this week but I was very hard at work.  I am working on something HUGE that will make all da SISTAHS in da SISTAHOOD soooo happy.. and all this should come to fruition by the first week of January .. so stay tuned and if you think I won’t torture you from now until then, you are wrong.. BWAHAHAHAHA… (sneaky bella giggle whilst rubbing my hands together ).

Ok now that I got that off my chest, let’s move along and discuss some winnahs shall we?

Winnah for COMMENTAYTIN’ last week ($10 in bella bucks) goes to….

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

5- Karen you win!  please email me and I will send you your VOUCHAH!

Timestamp: 2013-11-17 21:03:10 UTC

 

And now for da CONTRIBUTIN’ winnah… ($20 in bella bucks) goes to….

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

4- Margo you win!  please email me and I will send you your VOUCHAH!

Timestamp: 2013-11-17 21:04:20 UTC

 

And now for this week’s theme… a SKETCHYPOO!

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let’s see what our baberoonis came up with shall we?

Angelabella used UPTOWN GIRL EVE under the MISTLETOE

Angelabella used UPTOWN GIRL EVE under the MISTLETOE

Cathabella used THE THREE AMIGAS

Cathabella used THE THREE AMIGAS

 

Danabella used MINTY COFFEE

Danabella used MINTY COFFEE

Marybella used RAMONA AND HER WAGON

Marybella used RAMONA AND HER WAGON

Sandiebella used UPTOWN GIRL LOLLY AND HER BROLLY

Sandiebella used UPTOWN GIRL LOLLY AND HER BROLLY

Gorgeousness!

Now for da sistahood

 

Angela P used CALL ME PEEP

Angela P used CALL ME PEEP

Elaine used QUEEN MILLIE

Elaine used QUEEN MILLIE

Leslie used POLAR BEAR CIRCLE

Leslie used POLAR BEAR CIRCLE

Margo used GIRAFFE

Margo used GIRAFFE

Violet used RAMONA LOVES TO GLIDE

Violet used RAMONA LOVES TO GLIDE

such fun and amazing cards!!

now for next week’s theme.. an inspiration picture!

Inspiration 5 nov 22

have fun sistahs!  don’t forget, you can use the shape, the colours, the wreath theme…  lots of options here

mwah to da sistahs who will post a comment for the chance to win $10 in bella bucks!

Em

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

> bellarific friday
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it’s BELLARIFIC FRIDAY on MONNNNDAY!

hiya sistahs!  I MADE IT!  WE MADE IT!  LOL.. we went to Pittsburgh and had an amazing time.  We got to know some amazing kids and some amazing parents on our team and really bonded.  I swear these families are like our second family as we spend so much time with them and this trip just sealed the deal and made us realize how really amazing they are 🙂

Tyler’s team won 2 out of the 4 games .. didn’t win the championship but those little morales were raised and they were thrilled 🙂  That’s all I wanted!

So now I’m back and life is back on track and here is Bellarific friday!  I am so sorry for the delay

Let’s discuss some winnahs from last week shall we?

 

Winnah for COMMENTAYTIN’ on last week’s post goes to… ($10 in bella bucks)

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

11- ALYCIA you win!  please email me and I will send your vouchah!

Timestamp: 2013-11-11 17:00:29 UTC

 

Now for da CONTRIBUTIN’ winnah ($20 in bella bucks) goes to..

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

4-VIOLET you win!  please email me and I will send you your vouchah!

Timestamp: 2013-11-11 17:02:28 UTC

 

Ok now you ready for some INSPIRATION???? let’s goooooo!

this week’s theme was MIX AND MATCH.. using 2 or more Bella Stamps on a card or project…

Let’s see what our baberoonis came up with shall we?

Angelabella used MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR and HANGING ORNAMENTS on her card

Angelabella used MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR and HANGING ORNAMENTS on her card

Cathabella used UPTOWN GIRL BRYNN has a baby shower and the SENTIMENT FROM

Cathabella used UPTOWN GIRL BRYNN has a baby shower and the SENTIMENT FROM UPTOWN COUPLE EMILY AND RYAN

Uptown girl CLAUDIA loves CANDY and CELEBRATION definition block

Uptown girl CLAUDIA loves CANDY and CELEBRATION definition block

Marybella used a KRAFT TAG using our FUNKY BAMBOO stamp and the DRAGONFLIES from Em's FUNKY LANTERN FLOWER set

Marybella used a KRAFT TAG using our FUNKY BAMBOO stamp and the DRAGONFLIES from Em’s FUNKY LANTERN FLOWER set

 

Sandiebella used UPTOWN COUPLE VICTORIA and JULIETTE and UPTOWN GIRL OPAL

Sandiebella used UPTOWN COUPLE VICTORIA and JULIETTE and UPTOWN GIRL OPAL

I just loved this challenge and seeing all the thinking caps go on.. the results are PHENOMALISH!

now for da SISTAHOOD

Brit used STELLARINA and ROMANTIC CHANDELIER

Brit used STELLARINA and ROMANTIC CHANDELIER

Elaine used BEEDAY HUGGABUGG

Elaine used BEEDAY HUGGABUGG

Leslie used LIFE IS GOOD

Leslie used LIFE IS GOOD and our CELEBRATE sentiment

Margo used TIED THE KNOT A BELLA and the sentiment from UPTOWN GIRL BRYNN

Margo used TIED THE KNOT A BELLA and the sentiment from UPTOWN GIRL BRYNN

Maria used MILLIE

Maria used MILLIE

Violet used SENIOR-ITA MAGDA

Violet used SENIOR-ITA MAGDA with POSH’s sentiment

What this challenge shows us is how versatile all of our stamps are.. you can mix and match anything!    What beautiful cards shared by da SISTAHOOD!  thank you!

Now for next week’s theme?

a sketchypoo

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Mwah to da sistahs who will participate 🙂
Em

PS don’t forget to leave a comment here for  a chance to win $10 in bella bucks!  and contribute for a chance for $20 in bella bucks!

mwah squared.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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its GLUEBOOK wednesday on THURSDAY

Hiya sistahs.. sorry I am a day late.. this week has been a whirlwind and did I mention I have to prepare for a big weekend coming up?? yep.  I am going on my first HOCKEY TOURNAMENT to Pittsburgh tomorrow at 5:00 am.  7 hours in a bus with 15 hoodlums (lol).. and 4 games and lots of travel.  I am asking you which valium cocktail you think I should inhale?  LOL.  I am excited but at the same time I am feeling ANXIETY for a 7 hour trip on a bus.  LOL.  I BEGGED and PLEADED with Ryan and Tyler to PLEASE allow us to take our own car.. I was sat down very nicely and told that we are going for the “EXPERIENTH” (yes tyler still has a cute lisp)… and that we can’t miss a minute of bus time etc.  hmph.  I waTH (was) outvoted-ETH.  So I have downloaded a new book to my ipad called GONE GIRL (has anyone read it)? And I am hoping that my valium cocktail, my overtiredness and my book will keep me calm.

OK so that’s what’s going on in my perTHonal life (it’s hard to stop this liTHp ya know).. p.s. I LOVE his lisp and I am not making fun of him ok?  I want to suck his mouth when he does that.. so no hate mail about liTHps 🙂

Now for GLUEBOOK wennsday.. has anyone played on their own?  stuck down scraps, stamped etc?  I hope you were able to and feel the sheer joy it gives me 🙂

here is a double mini gluebook page using a vintage magazine page and some new embellishments including the poppy for remembrance day :)..

here is my double mini gluebook page using a vintage magazine page and some new embellishments including the poppy for remembrance day :)..

Here is another page of mine using a vintage photo. I just love the technology back then.. missing a head, a toe a face but you still have that "charm" of the photo. Vintage photos have become a lucrative part of my collages. They show my feelings sometimes when I just can't write. make sense? I hope so :)

Here is another page of mine using a vintage photo. I just love the technology back then.. missing a head, a toe a face but you still have that “charm” of the photo. Vintage photos have become a lucrative part of my collages. They show my feelings sometimes when I just can’t write. make sense? I hope so 🙂

Here' s Leslie's page. I LOVE this vintage photo, I love the collaged wings that frame the focal point and most of all, I LOVE THAT QUOTE!!!

Here’ s Leslie’s page. I LOVE this vintage photo, I love the collaged wings that frame the focal point and most of all, I LOVE THAT QUOTE!!!

here's Lorie's page. I love the symbolism, the emotion, the sentiment.. just the whole meaning I know this has for her.

here’s Lorie’s page. I love the symbolism, the emotion, the sentiment.. just the whole meaning I know this has for her.

And that is it for this week’s GLOObook series.  I hope you love it and will be inspired to contribute and send me your entries by next Tuesday.  your entries inspire us all and you just wait til you actually make one.. you will feel SO GOOD 🙂

Mwah to da sistahs who love to GLOO.

 

OHHH I also wanted to mention that my “EVERY WOMAN HAS A STORY” has been sold!  Thank you so much for your support.  This is exciting for me!

"Every Woman Has a STORY"... All my "girls" look sad... or not so much sad but Thoughtful.. a little quirky and a bit odd :).. sounds a bit like me! All mixed media.. including collage, acrylics, and oils

Em

 

 

 

 

> bellarific friday
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it’s BELLARIFIC FRIDAY! the sale continues through the weekend AND some NEWS!

and it’s cold and dreary and yucky outside.  A day to just chill and vegggggg…  Who has time to veg?  hmph.

Let’s discuss some winnahs to cheer me up shall we?

winnah for COMMENTAYTIN’ on last week’s post goes to…

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

19- Carol Willis you win!  please email me and I will send you yout $10 voucher!

Timestamp: 2013-11-01 12:48:05 UTC

Now for da CONTRIBUTIN’ winnah…

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

2-MARIA you win!  please email me and I will send you your $20 vouchah!

Timestamp: 2013-11-01 12:49:07 UTC

 

Now back to BIDNISS.  This week’s theme was a SKETCH!

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Let’s see what da BABEROONIS came up with shall we?

Angelabella used RAMONA LOVES TO GLIDE

Angelabella used RAMONA LOVES TO GLIDE

Cathabella used UPTOWN GIRL FAITH the FAIRY

Cathabella used UPTOWN GIRL FAITH the FAIRY

Danabella used HELGA the HOT CHICK

Danabella used HELGA the HOT CHICK

Marybella used UPTOWN GIRL AUDREY

Marybella used UPTOWN GIRL AUDREY

This is our last week with REGABELLA on da team.. I wanted to thank her for ALL of her hard work and adding her amazing style to our group. MWAH regabella!!!

Regabella used THINKING BIRDS

Regabella used THINKING BIRDS

Sandiebella used UPTOWN GIRL FAITH the FAIRY

Sandiebella used UPTOWN GIRL FAITH the FAIRY

Do these cards inspire you?  They totally inspire me..  Take some time for yourselves in your craft room/dining room / kitchen and make some cards!!  See below for next week’s challenge!

And now for da SISTAHOOD!

Elaine used JAVABUGGS

Elaine used JAVABUGGS

Leslie used UPTOWN GIRLS PATTIE AND DOTTIE

Leslie used UPTOWN GIRLS PATTIE AND DOTTIE

Margo used HANGING ORNAMENTS

Margo used HANGING ORNAMENTS

Violet used turtle tots birthday (discontinued)

Violet used turtle tots birthday (discontinued)

Gorgeous!  I just love when da sistahs participate!

Now for next week’s theme:

MIX and MATCH.. I know I had this a couple of weeks ago but I made a booboo so here it is again.. used 2 bella stamps on one card!  that can include a sentiment…

and now for our announcement!

Starting JAN 1, 2014 we will be featuring a Guest Designer each month on the blog.  To play along with us and perhaps become a guest designer, you must participate in our Bellarific Friday challenges with a watermark of your blog on your card.  By Being a babe for the month, you will receive a gift certificate from us.. plus the possible opportunity of being a full time baberooni!  So if you are interested , please start participating every week so we can see your work!

Hope you have a FANTASTICALLY crafty and warm weekend 🙂

Mwah to da sistahs who will participate next week!

PLUS don’t forget to leave a comment for a chance to win $10 in bella bucks.. AND participate in our challenge to have a chance to win $20 in bella bucks and a chance to be a guest designer!

Em