bellarific friday

It’s BELLARIFIC FRIDAY!! and one part of our “surprise” revealed!

where has the time gone?  hmph.. it’s getting cooler outside (YAY no flabby arms exposed).. kids are well into school.. leaves are changing colour… I just love Fall I have to say.

Ok so let’s discuss Bellarific Friday winnahs from two weeks ago!

Winnah for CONTRIBUTING ($20 in bella buckeroonis) goes to

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

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

Timestamp: 2011-09-23 12:42:57 UTC

Now for da winnah for COMMENTAYTIN’ ($10 in bella buckeroonis) goes to

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

19-Linda S! you win! please email me and I will put your moolah into your account

Timestamp: 2011-09-23 12:44:09 UTC

Ok,  now let’s discuss this week’s challenge!

it was a GORGEOUS sketch!  I find sketches really let your mojo flow and allow you to play, don’t you?

Before I start, I would like to let you know that Jessabella has stepped down from our team.  She is a mother of 4 and is SO VERY BUSY so she had to cut down on some commitments which we completely understand.  I wanted to thank her for all of her amazing contributions, her wit, her humor, her amazing marketing talent!! Jessabella you will be missed!!!

Ok, now let’s begin

Ebrubella used WHAT’S COOKIN’ by Mo Manning

Paulineabella used the Apple Basket from Lulu’s set of FRUITS

Danabella used LULU’s  SNOWMAN

Lindabella used VINTAGE HI WHEEL

Cathabella used IRMA and VIENO

Tammybella used UPTOWN GIRLS VICTORIA and JULIETTE’S NIGHT OUT

Robinabella used YOU ARE UNIQUE

PAULABELLA used FROSTY

is that EYE CANDY OR WHAT?  OMG.. I think Bellarific Fridays and ART JOURNALING Mondays are my favorite days of the week… (ahem, don’t ask me that when I am actually writing the post..LOL)

Now for da FAMOUS SISTAHOOD!  I do see some new names which is always fun for me!  Welcome to da sistahood newbie sistahs!

Halley used SPRINGTINI

Heidi used PAISLEY PIXIE

Jeanette used LOVEBEETLE huggabugg

Jen B used IPODABELLA

Leslie used TURTLE TOTS PICKING POSIES

Lynn M used SAVVYSHOPABELLA

Margo used LITTLE WITCHY

Mary J used GOSSIPABELLA

Olga used BYE BYE girl

Rachel used CINDERELLA

Stephanie used HUGGYBELLAS

Tanya used EVERYDAY PRINCESS

Violet used WREATHABELLA

Can I hear THREE CHEERS for da SISTAHOOD!?  Way to go!! this was an amazing, INSPIRATIONAL, Bellarific Friday!   Thank you all for participating!

Now for the tidbit of GREAT news!

Well peeps, the time has come to unveil just a little portion of what our “surprise” is.    If any of you shopped at the URBAN SCRAPYARD a couple of years ago and met Angela Urbano, the owner and artistic director, you will know her very well.  While designing the most PHENOM clean, graphic layouts to working with Quickutz and designing one of their most popular dies sold to date, Angela is one talented SISTAH!

Angela was just the person I needed to enter my life when she did.  I received a random email from her out of the blue.. I was wondering why..   I was basically looking for “her” without knowing that it would be “her” if you understand what I mean.  She filled a very big void, both in the store and in my personal creative life.

From being  friendly retail competitors to our first meeting a few weeks ago, we became fast friends.  Our two worlds literally collided.  LITERALLY.  Our styles, our demeanor, our LOOK (LOL).. we are complete opposites.. but there is ONE COMMON THREAD that runs through both of our veins. our bodies. our souls.  And that is PASSION.  Passion for life, for the arts, and most of all a passion for creativity.

Angela will be teaching at Stamping Bella.. sharing her passion with all of you.  Sharing her style.. Sharing how her life has changed in the last few years.  You will be thrilled to meet her, reunite with her.. and learn from her.  I am so excited to have her so close J

But it does not end there.  We are both working together on something new and exciting.  Stay TUNED.

Now NEXT WEEK’S BELLARIFIC THEME IS POP IT UP!  Add some dimension to your cards.. pop dots… crystal lacquer.. you name it..

Don’t forget MONDAY’S ART JOURNALING challenge.. add a piece of magazine collage that is meaningful to you and explain why 🙂

Hope you have a great weekend sistahs.. we expect lots of rain.. I expect lots of Art journaling!

mwah to da sistahs who love to scribble 🙂

Em

 

23 Comments

  1. paula says:

    WOW, the apple juices are flowing fall is here today and I have been dying to get to the Lulu fruits. After seeing Pauline’s card…I may not step foot outside my door all weekend. {ok, as if} These cards looks AMAZING! I always have my duh moments and I loved them all. So much to color and so many toilets to test at the day job. Can I retire??? {i know, too young} lol Well done sistahood!!

  2. Regan says:

    sounds veeeeery interesting…..i’ll keep stalking you to find out more

    great cards everyone!

  3. Michele M says:

    Love all the sistah’s cards. Great variety!

  4. Mary J says:

    Love all of he fab creations!!! Can’t wait to see all the new stuff coming up!

  5. love all of the cards cannot wait to get my order to start using some of the new images..thks ladies for all of the eye treats..love Bellarific Fridays!!!

  6. Debbie B says:

    I really look forward to Fridays! You make my day very, very special.

  7. Maria H says:

    Warm Welcome to the newbies! Love the selection this week!!

  8. Haejin says:

    I love the uptown girls! Must. Get. Them!

  9. Carmen L. says:

    Love the colours and the great ideas!

  10. Dearest Em – SO great to see you last weekend! Only sorry we didn’t get to SIT DOWN and hang out for a a while. I hope your feet are better! Sounds like you have lots of exciting stuff up your sleeve – can’t wait to see it. I’ve missed you, but now that we’re back in touch, WATCH OUT! 😉 Stalk you later… 😉 <3 you, sistah! Carole

  11. Rachel G says:

    Such cute contributions from eveyone.

  12. Love all the cards from everyone – congrats on your new partnership. 🙂

  13. Di says:

    Great inspirations ladies! And I’m definitely looking forward to angela’s classes!

  14. Robb_eeie says:

    Hi Emily ~ Great designs this week and can’t wait to see what you and Angela get up to …… BUT ……. stop teasing us ! You know I can’t stand that 🙂
    <———–waiting to hear what the 2nd half of the surprise is ??

  15. Leslie W. says:

    Loving the cards this week! Can’t wait to see what you have instore for us Em!

  16. jen shears says:

    great creations- and can’t wait to hear the rest of the story!! 😀

  17. Sad to see Jessabella go=( I can’t wait to the next part of the surprise! Great cards by all this week!

  18. Robin McK says:

    Totally awesome submissions! Loved that sketch this week!

  19. Lori M says:

    Now I’m inspired to use “You are Unique” after seeing that card. Great job on the sketch, everyone!

  20. joAnn H says:

    Fabulous cards! That is one great sketch! The teasers are keeping me on my toes, can’t wait for more details

  21. Leslie G says:

    I love a sketch and Pauline’s sketch was great! Lovely cards and happy to see some new names/cards!

  22. Deborah B. says:

    Great sketch Pauline. Thanks to all for the inspiration.

  23. Makalah says:

    Love how Lulu’s Snowman and You Are Unique were done… those are my favorites this week (as if I can narrow it down!)

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