It’s BELLARIFIC FRIDAY AGAIN! and some great news and BLOG CANDY!
well it’s friday again.. the great thing is that it’s basically the weekend.. the bad thing is that I didn’t accomplish HALF of what I needed to this week..LOL (what else is new).. But I had SO MUCH FUN NOT finishing all my accomplishments so that is all that counts, right? Bellaland was busy this week… preparing for our next release.. oops.. did I say that out loud??? Yes, sistahs, I did say that out loud.. SISTAHS, YOU WON”T BELIEVE OUR NEXT RELEASE.. in my little teeny tiny humblest of opinions, it is ABSOLUTELY PHENOMALISH.. Launch date will be approximately mid august.. will keep you posted but trust me it will be well worth the wait 
So let’s get started .. got your tea? java? let’s boogie
Here’s DA SKETCH for da week sponsored by JENABELLA. We got such a great response and saw some new faces so WELCOME to da sistahood our brand new sistahs!
Let’s take a looky at what da BABES contributed this week… ALL I CAN SAY IS YUMMMMMM!
Danabella made a gorgeous card using HEAD OVER HEELS HUGGABUGG
if you take a looky at her bloggy you will also see a beautiful card using SOLID FLOWERY WEEDS and CUPCAKE WITH A HOLLY ON TOP.. YUM!
Jenabella made a gorgeous card using CHERRY BLOSSOM BITTYBLOOM (cherries are the hottest thing around right now… LOVE DEM CHERRIES!!!!)
if you take a looky at HER blog, you will see some GREAT news that she shared and a card with TEDDYBELLA and a popped TUMMY.. originally inspired by Debbie Olson.. so brilliant and beeyoootiful! Jen also made a gorgeous card using VIOLET BITTYBLOOM and of course a little bit of COSMO CRICKET designer paper. I love the look of the image colored on KRAFT paper!
Joannabella made a fabuloso card using YOU’RE MY NUMBER ONE A BELLA. If you take a look at Joanne’s bloggy you will see a gorgeous card using APPLEY BOWL HUGGABUGG too!
Karenabella made a SPLENDERIFIC (Bella-ism) card using KRISTA’S FLOWERS. Take a look at her bloggypoo and you will see more gorgeous cards using SAKE KETTO AND CRUISABELLA! FABULOUS!
Lindabella made a BEEEYOOTIFUL card using CUPPYCAKE WITH A HUGGABUGG ON TOP.. isn’t it FANTASTIC? If you meander (lol on meander) over to her bloggy you will see a card using MEOWY amimal (by TIDDLY) and LITTLE JOHNNY DEPSTER by our very own Tiddly.. Love those cards!
Paulabella made a gorgeous card using CAKEY WATT.. is it not FABBY DABBY DEELISH???
if you explore Paula’s blog, you will also see a fabby card using ATTITUDY CATS and RED POPPIES (even though they aren’t red..LOL). Now what’s all dis bidniss about a GLAZE CLEAR PEN that Paula uses? well let me tell you it is PHENOM.. a handy ball point tip GLAZE pen that adds glass-like dimension to any product! WE GOT THEM IN! you can find them here. A great inexpensive tool that I believe EVERYONE should own..LOL
Sarahbella made a gorgeous LAYOUT using American Craft Thickers doodlebug GLITTER DOT paper,
and lotsa lotsa goodies (that I still have to post on line..LOL shhhh)
SHANNANABELLA made an exQUIsite card using AGNES KETTO. If you take a little hop to Shannan’s blog, you will see some cards using MAISY KETTO and CUPPYCAKE WITH A HUGGABUGG ON TOP
So how’s DAT for this week’s EYE CANDEEEEE???? YUMMY no?
Now’s let’s take a looky at da SISTAHOOD’s contributions! Now go refill your coffee or tea.. k? and DON”T FORGET!! We will be giving a $20 gift certificate to a random SISTAHOOD contributor this week and we give a $10 voucher to a PEANUT from the Peanut Gallery (COMMENTATORS).. so don’t forget to leave a comment here and we will announce the WINNAH’s on Monday! Keep reading and you will see that there is another reason you should leave a comment!
Ok here goes! I want to thank EVERYONE for taking the time and contributing to this post.. It is my pleasure to post all this wonderful eye candy and thanks to the BABES and DA SISTAHOOD for contributing )
Alexis Smith used SHOWER BUGG
Amber Hight used SHOWERBUGG
Angela Thomas used LOVE BEETLE HUGGABUGG
April Weeks used FIFI
Bethany Paull used NEW FRIENDS ELLA AND LOOLOO
Betty Roberts used CUPPACAKEABELLA
Carla Hiebert used KINIBELLA
Carolyn Orgar used GROUP HUG
Cheryl used BEEDAY HUGGABUGG
Christine Dol used TURTLE TOTS- CHEERLEADER
Christy Stanford used PHOEBE KETTO
Colleen Wold used AGNES KETTO
Dawn Bryson used TINKERBELLA
Diana Stout used AGNES KETTO
Erica Johnson Wanzer used TEACHABELLA
Gaby Duclos used ARIVEDERCIBELLA
Heather Dennis used CECILY CINNAMONSTICKS
Brenda Martin used DAISY WITH A STELLA ON TOP
Isabelle Gagnon used YOKO AND ONO KETTO
Jamie Morris used ADDY 'TUDE LOVES TO SPARKLE
Jane Bracht used CHARLOTTE KETTO
Janet Rossi used STELLA WITH AN OLIVE ON TOP
Jennifer Dufour used SUZETTE KETTO
Jessica Pranaitis used PHOEBE KETTO
Joan Ottevanger used PARTYGIRLABELLA
Josee Boileau used SUZETTE KETTO
Karen Wilson used LEMONADE (discontinued stamp)
Laurie Palozzi used CUDDLY OWLIES
Leah L'orange used LUCY KETTO
Lisa McKinney used TURTLE TOTS- PICKING POSIES
Lori Brown used ADDY "TUDE LOVES TO SPARKLE
Lori Tecler used ROCKABELLA
Margo Smith used POLAR BEAR CIRCLE
Melody used BFFABUGGS
Michelle Trotter used AGNES KETTO
Monika Davis used BEST FRIENDS FOREVAH
Nancy Delenardo used ATTITUDY CATS
Pat Serrano used CONTENT TO BE A BELLA
Rebecca Power used IVY KETTO
Shannon Bracken used SUZETTE KETTO
Sue Strybosch used "PUT YOUR PARTY HAT ON"
Tanya Fretz used CUPPYCAKE WITH A HUGGABUGG ON TOP
Terri Dodd used CHATTY CATHY
Tracy Cornhill used AGNES KETTO
Vera Wirianta used MAISY KETTO
Vicki Burns used ADDY 'TUDE LOVES TO SPARKLE
Wendy Visser used FIRST PLACE ABELLA
Jackie Stalker used COSMOBELLA
Our VERY OWN DENABELLA (who works in Bellaland with me) made the most PHENOM layout EVAH.. using COSMOCRICKET Girl Friday paper and my favorite quickutz YOGURT FONT (did I mention I am now re-obssessed with quickutz? LOL) just pure YUMMINESS! I just love to see how the sketches are interpreted both in Layouts and in cards.. another thing that makes DA BELLA oh so very happy! Dena doesn’t know how much trouble she’s in… she will be forced to make more layouts :). At first I thought she was talking about ME being as sweet as sugar and spice and I quickly learned she was talking about her 2 daughters.. HMPH
*****Now for some more NUGGETS and NEWSWORTHY issues:******
My dear friend Catherine the publisher of the beautiful magazine SCRAPBOOK AND CARDS TODAY will be giving away a free ONE YEAR subscription to her magazine.. Let me tell ya sistahs.. We cherish this magazine in Bellaland .. so please make sure to leave a comment here and I will announce the winnah on Monday! (2 chances to win on this entry!! one for a comment and one for a subscription!!!) Catherine also offers free downloads on her website of the magazine so make sure you take a look ASAP! Catherine is giving away some BELLA GOODIES retail value over $60 on her BLOG! so be sure to go there and leave a comment!
********Now for another very special NUGGET.. Our very own BELLARIFIC BABES LINDA HEAVENS AND PAULA WILLIAMSON have agreed to be guest teachers at BELLALAND next month!! HOW CRAZY IS THAT? Paula will be teaching Colored Pencil and Odorless Mineral Spirits techniques (AUG 23&24) and Linda will be teaching COPICS (AUG 22nd).. SO for all of our local sistahs and not so local sistahs who would like to attend these classes, please call BELLALAND ASAP (905-763-2355) to reserve your spot! We will give you more details of what is needed etc when you call!
SO MANY NUGGETS… SO LITTLE TIME!
Mwah to da sistahs who lovey da nuggets
Em
July 10th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Amazing cards!!! Each week just keeps getting better and better. Fabulous job everybody!
July 10th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
The cards this week are just so amazing! wow.. just like Rebecca said it just keeps getting better and better! As for Paula and Linda coming..I am signed up for sure! I am so excited…how many more sleeps until the big day!
July 10th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
What great designs! Fabulous colours and even more fantastic colouring techniques. Great interpretations of the sketch!
July 10th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
I’M SOOOOOOOOO EXCITED….and look forward to seeing Christine again and more local bella sistah’s. Been buzzzzzzzzy all day working on that class to make it FAB!
July 10th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Aanother fabulicious week of cards - and I am now inspired to create a layout using this sketch as well!!!
July 10th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
I can always count on some great inspiration here! Thanks for posting all the ideas. And I’m also a regular at the Scrapbook & Cards Blog and would be thrilled to win a subscription to the mag!
DeniseB
July 10th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
WHOA, i am SO glad to be finished work so I can play with my crafties, because these cards have me SERIOUSLY inspirated!
have a great weekend, and OOHHH, yummy scrummy blog candaaayyy! *drool*
ciao, bellas!
—Karmyn
July 10th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
This is the first time I sent in a card. It was fun to see mine on the blog. So many great cards! What great inspiration!
July 10th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
AMAZING cards this week…love looking at everyone’s creations! So much news to share, can’t wait for the new release!
July 10th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
So great all those prizes.And how beautiful cards are just awesome.
July 10th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
Fabulous cards as always! I just love the different styles and Bella stamps! Have a wonderful weekend!
July 10th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Great cards this week (as always)! They all ROCK!
July 10th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
WOWEEE!!! What a talented sistahood we have!! Totally phenomalicious!!!
July 10th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
WOW WOW WOW, what a great post of cards! Love the diversity of Bellas used….just unreal.
Thank you for doing this every week…..it is my weekly highlight!
July 10th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Oh man, those are so adorable! I love them ALL - I’m so inspired, I can’t wait to get off work so I can stamp.
July 10th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
They are all beautiful. I used the sketch today to make a card. Very cool.
July 10th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
All the cards are beautiful!! Hopefully I get a chance to play this week!
July 10th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
They’re all so adorable, but I LOVE those cuddly owls… too cute! I sure wish I lived close enough to take one of Paula’s coloring classes
July 10th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Wow–these cards are gorgeous. I can hardly wait for your next release.
July 10th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
That is alot of beautiful eye candy!!! This blog has really inspired me to get creating. Love to see all the submissions!! Everyone always does a wonderful job and it’s fun to see different ideas with the same sketch. Well, I best get coloring something for next weeks Bellariffic day!!!!
July 10th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
Everyone totally rocked the sketch. What a great collection of cards!!!
July 10th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
Everyone is just so talented. It gets you in the mood to create some interesting cards yourself, once you see that everyone else is awesome at it.
July 10th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
friday is now my fave day to check out all the fab bella stuff! love them all!
July 10th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
another photo album full of bella stamps……………
July 10th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
I had a looksey at all those fabulous card….muah..to all the makers of those cards they are beautiful
July 10th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
Wow I think this might be the best week yet for all of us Bella’s. Amazing job on all the cards. The layout Sugar and Spice is beautifully done. Good luck ladies.
July 10th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
Well, I ran out of time again this week but sheesh there are a lot of great cards! Well done ladies and boy oh boy, 15 Kettos!!! Love them!
July 10th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
Wow…so many cards this week! And they are all super FABULOUS!!! And so many Kettos too!
THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR CREATIONS BELLA GIRLS!
July 11th, 2009 at 12:03 am
da sistahs are ROCKIN w/their eye candy!
July 11th, 2009 at 12:23 am
wow! look at those fantabulous cards everyone has made! absolutely amazing!
i can’t wait to see what the new release will be?!
July 11th, 2009 at 12:24 am
Fab, Fab, Fab as usual. Absolutely delish creations! Way to go ladies!
July 11th, 2009 at 12:26 am
These cards are wonderful! There is so much talent on display here! Thanks for sharing them with us.
July 11th, 2009 at 12:27 am
Love, love, love everything! I really need to get my act together and try my hand a making a submissions one week. You are all truly inspirational with your ideas. Well done.
July 11th, 2009 at 12:32 am
My Goodness! I think every week the cards just keep getting better and better! I love what everyone is coming up with and how everyone uses the stamps so differently. It’s putting a dent on my bank account now.
July 11th, 2009 at 12:41 am
Of course I lovey da nuggets, especially when they are accompanied by fries. Glad yours are 0 points! LOL
July 11th, 2009 at 1:01 am
Always soooo nice to see everyones creations, and I actually got to play this week. And so many great prizes too….wow you are getting so popular, what are you going to do when you can’t get everyone listed in one day! Thanks so much for the nuggets!
July 11th, 2009 at 1:46 am
wowo whole lotta gorgeousness today!!
July 11th, 2009 at 1:50 am
I love all the cards this week! They are all awesome.
July 11th, 2009 at 1:57 am
WOW! This is a great sketch! Great job by everyone who played!
July 11th, 2009 at 2:27 am
Wow!!! Gorgeous cards and so much inspiration from all you ladies! I hope to get involved soon to try a few sketches out and sent in! Have a great weekend!
July 11th, 2009 at 2:39 am
I was so excited to see a link to your blog on the SCT blog!
Love your stamps, they are so much fun! I love seeing what everyone made with them. Wonderful, wonderful creations!!
July 11th, 2009 at 2:46 am
amazing cards as usual… would have played but unfortunately got too busy… but viewing all the fabulous cards was so much fun!!! looking forward to the next challenge! happy weekend all!
July 11th, 2009 at 2:46 am
Oh, what great cards - wonderful as always!
July 11th, 2009 at 2:50 am
Once again, fabulous cards! I hope one day to actually participate!
July 11th, 2009 at 2:57 am
I’m new to Stamping Bella, great cards!
July 11th, 2009 at 2:59 am
So many gorgeous cards! I just love Bella stamps!!
July 11th, 2009 at 3:03 am
WOW! Lots of amazing contributions this week! I love betty roberts’ card- can never have enough glittah! And Christy Stanford’s color combo is DE-LISH! Thanks for so many chances at nuggets of greatness! (Wishin’ I lived in the 905 area code… for da’ classes!)
July 11th, 2009 at 3:33 am
Great sketch and very inspiring cards! And I’m looking forward to the new goodies in August! Thanks for this chance at the subscription! *smooches*
July 11th, 2009 at 3:42 am
GAWRSH! that was a lot to take in at once … Lady ~ you are a busy bee!!! I did have my coffee and enjoyed every bit of this post! The cards are all delish! Great work girls!!! As for the mag giveaway, blog candy and the hing of a release … I am over excited and may not sleep tonight
lol **or maybe it is the coffee I am drinking at midnight?** whatever it is, I am so excited and can not wait! Thanks for all the good news and chance to win some goodies!!! YAY!
July 11th, 2009 at 5:14 am
loving the cards this week everyone, beautiful!!!
July 11th, 2009 at 5:19 am
Wow… lots of inspirations this week.
July 11th, 2009 at 6:30 am
There are always sooo many great cards on here! I love them all, but I was excited to see the little boy robot card! I love it!
July 11th, 2009 at 6:50 am
LOVE all the wonderful creations this week
Inspirational as always 
July 11th, 2009 at 7:49 am
Wow, what beautiful cards everyone!!!
July 11th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Beautiful cards again this week! Love seeing what everyone comes up with for the sketches. Have a great weekend
July 11th, 2009 at 10:54 am
I can’t tell you how cool it is to see my card on Your page, it’s like seeing your face on the cover of people. Way cool!
Have a wonderfullllyyyyy fabbbbb weekend!
July 11th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Beautiful cards!!! Thanks so much for taking the time to post them all!!
July 11th, 2009 at 11:13 am
All the cards are so beautiful!
July 11th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
I just love all these cards. The colours are wonderful & everyone is so talented.
July 11th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Kettos and robots and bellas OH MY! Amazing cards again this week! Love what everyone has done with the sketch.
July 11th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Yup, yup, yup - lovey da nuggets! ;o)
The cards are all gorgeous, I started to think “that one’s my favorite” but then after about 15 “favorites”, I gave up! LOL
Peace - have a great weekend!
July 11th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Wowser! These are all some gorgeous cards! One of these weeks I will have to get up the nerve to play along.
July 11th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
wow - everyones cards are great. yummy.
July 11th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Great cards! Lots of ideas and I love the variety of stamps used.
I wish I could take the Copic class, but it’s too close to my DD.
July 11th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Emily, your readers never cease to amaze me. What a talented group!! You all continue to inspire me and my kids, who also love Stampingbella, to make beautiful art with paper, ink, and stamps!
July 11th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Fabulous cards everyone! I love seeing everyone’s creations
July 11th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Lot of great cards today. Many talented sista. Have a nice weekend
July 11th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Oh phooey…..what a fun sketch and I was out of town until Thursday night so I didn’t get to play…..can I be a peanut this week?
Looking forward to what’s coming next week!
July 11th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Wow the cards are amazing! I wish I had this much talent
Thanks for all you do.
July 11th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
WOW! WOW! WOW! This is some sweet and inspiring eye candy! This is the way to start off a weekend! Of course you don’t stop there….NO….WAY….you even give us a chance at some sweet candy to win. YOU ROCK! Thanks for a chance.
July 11th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
What great cards, each one a masterpiece. Makes me want to own all the Bella stamps!!
July 11th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Lovin all the cards!! So different and gorgeous every one of them!! Thanks for the chance to win again!! Love these Bellarific Fridays!
July 11th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Love the cards. Lots of inspiration.
July 11th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
Such gorgeous cards!!!! So lovely to spend time on a rainy Saturday afternoon looking at all the sunny, colorful beautifulness!!:) Thanks for another chance to win!
July 11th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
Such FAB samples everyone! WOO HOO! Thanks for the chance to win Em!
July 11th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
Wow . . . great cards and a great blog candy!! I *heart* that magazine!!
July 12th, 2009 at 12:01 am
Fantastic cards ladies - I’m so sad I wasn’t able to participate with you. Love the Rockabella card!
July 12th, 2009 at 12:22 am
WOW! The cards are totally awesome. I absolutely love the joyful colors…it just makes me smile and, of course, inspires me to create!
July 12th, 2009 at 12:27 am
What great designs ….just keeps getting better every week!
July 12th, 2009 at 12:54 am
Wow, what a load of bella-wonderful cards! And SCT rocks!
July 12th, 2009 at 1:22 am
these cards are cute! thanks for the candy chance!
July 12th, 2009 at 1:39 am
I’m loving these cards. Everyone is getting better every week.
July 12th, 2009 at 3:37 am
Wow! Amazing cards AND enabling…there’s so many stamps I now need to add to my wishlist. Thanks ladies!
July 12th, 2009 at 5:04 am
What a fantastic group of cards. Everyone give yourself a pat on the back and a great big high 5. I am so impressed with not only the quality but also the quantity of beautiful art work here.
thanks much
July 12th, 2009 at 5:09 am
Oh, how I LOVE these cards! : ) Great job ladies!!!
July 12th, 2009 at 5:22 am
Great giveaway. And what a great bunch of cards.
July 12th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
You are all SO talented! I learn so much by looking at your designs! Thanks so much for sharing. Joannabella, I love that card…I was going to use that same paper for mine but didn’t get to it in time. Hopefully next week! What fun.
July 12th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Oh… I’d LOVE to have this subscription! How exciting!!! Thank you!
July 12th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Thanks for sharing all your cards everyone, so beautiful!
July 12th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
wow great job everyone!!!
July 12th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
The eye candy is great this week. Time just slipped away over here too as I wasn’t able to get mine in.
But that’s okay as I have throughly enjoyed checking out all the wonderful work of the sisthas! Best of luck to all of you! All the cards are GREAT!
July 12th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Wow! Impressive cards and creations this week. I was so thinking the same thing about how each week it just gets better and better. Great job to all who contributed this week to the sketch.
And how lucky are those taking the classes in August with Paula and Linda. Wish I lived closer and i would definitely be there to see how these ladies work their magic!
July 12th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Great sketch I shall be using it soon and the samples are fantastic - a real inspiration ! x
July 12th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Would love to win - thanks for the chance!
July 12th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
I enjoyed looking at all the bellas and friends. It sounds like your gathering will be fun. Geting a subscription for the magazine would be wonderful. The ones I have I read cover to cover.
July 12th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Oooh, super great eye candy! I love what everyone has created and am excited about another release in August! Woot Woot!
July 12th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
Awesome submissions! Way to get my creative juices flowin!
July 13th, 2009 at 1:08 am
After admiring these lovely cards, I wanted to give this sketch a try - thanks for the inspiration.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1411296?cat=500&ppuser=135598
July 13th, 2009 at 2:19 am
I love all the eye candy today! Great inspiration here!! Thanks!
July 13th, 2009 at 3:32 am
Loving all the bella goodness here!!
Also loving the magazine- thanks for the great chance to win!!
July 13th, 2009 at 6:38 am
So many adorable cards! I just put in an order at my LSS for 6 more stamps from Stamping Bella, and after viewing all of these, I’m getting really antsy for them to arrive so I can start playing. All of these talented artists are certainly inspiring:)
July 13th, 2009 at 7:41 am
All the cards are lovely! There are so many cute images that my wish list is miles long! Appreciate all the inspiration!
July 13th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Awesome eye candy! It gets better every week. What cool news about the babes’ classes! Wish I could pay a visit to Bellaland for those…
July 13th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Wow! So much to look at and read on Monday morning. Love it!
July 13th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Loving the cards as usual and a double chance to win is icing on the cake!
July 13th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
I LOVE Carolyn O’s GROUP HUG card. It’s so adorable and just perfect for Christmas in July.
July 13th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Woow what a nice cards all and thanks for the chance to win the Magazin…