WELCOME TO BLOGABELLA

the eternal search for da JLO GLO…

Hiya sistahs!  hope your week is going well so far…  We are in a HEAT WAVE here… thank goodness for air conditioning!

Ok, so this post really isn’t about card making or journaling or mixed media or scrapbooking.  It’s about the NEXT best thing of course!  MAKEUP.  YUP.  MAKEUP.  I am SO thankful that American Idol is over so I don’t have to stare at JLO any more…LOL.  She is stunningly beautiful.. I mean that skin!  IMPECCABLE!

And that is when the QUEST OBSSESSION began.  The quest to look GLOWY.  to look DEWY… to look FRESH.. basically to look like JLO..LOL.

So Helenabella decided that she wanted to join me in this journey obssession… and so it started.

me: Helen, want me to look for glowy stuff online for us so we can look like JLO?

Helen: yup.. let me know where to pick the stuff up and I will be there… LOL

so this was our first product bought

worked pretty well but we weren’t J-LOey enough (LOL) (and I didn’t want to admit it but wasn’t sure which layer on my face this went on… over the foundation? under the moisturizer? over the moisturizer? under the blush? LOL)… Helen immediately left to purchase these for us.. it was so funny.. I could see the dust under her shoeZZZZ!

So Helen and I accepted our GLOW with this product for a while but we still secretly tried other products… shhhhhh

I went to Mac and I found the PEARL cream BASE that I Was told can go on cheeks to highlight on eyebrows etc

this worked pretty well but still needed more of a glow..

so THEN I discovered at MAC something NEW and glowy…

it’s this LIQUID POWDER which I absolutely ADORE.. it’s dry but it feels cool and wet when you put it on as it is made with 70% water… OHHH I LOOOOOOOVE IT!!! and I KNOW to put this over my foundation 😉

but FIRST I found a foundation BOOSTER that gives you a glow too!! also from Mac  just mix a few drops for more DEW… these are called LUSTRE DROPS.. LOVE THEM

Ok… so you should probably be able to SLIDE off my face from a glo..LOL

Then, helenabella texted me that I have to buy a new GLOWY eyeshadow available in 16 colours…..GRRRR

BIG BOUNCE eyeshadows…

Why is makeup, cardstock, paint, stamps, glue, patterned paper,  accessories, embellishments etcc

*sigh*

Mwah to my sistahs who love the same stuff as me…..

Em

It’s BELLARIFIC FRIDAY!

Where oh where has this week gone sistahs???? hmph.  Can anyone email me some hours? LOL

Ok recap of my week : CUTTING RUBBAH.  I know you’re jealous.. you wanna cut too?  come on ovah!

Ok enough being FUNNY… let’s talk about some winnahs

Winnah for CONTRIBUTING last week goes to ($20 in buckeroonis)

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

5-Tanya A.. you win! please email me and I will send you the money!

Timestamp: 2011-06-03 15:12:13 UTC

Now for da WINNAH for COMMENTAYTIN’

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

17- Ashley N! You win! please email me for your MOOLAH!

Timestamp: 2011-06-03 15:13:51 UTC

Ok so the theme this week was MASCULINE/FATHER’S DAY.  Let’s see what our BABEROONIS came up with!

but before that, I must say goodbye to Elaineabella as she has stepped down from the team.. she is extremely busy and I want to thank her for sharing her talent and innovation with us!! MWAH elaineabella we will miss you!

Paulabella will also be on “hiatus” this month.. as she is planning something VERY exciting for da sistahood!  She is working on a whole online class on colouring! how great will that be??? stay TOONED…

Danabella used THE BUG GUY GOLFING

Lindabella used our FATHER DEFINITION BLOCK

Jessabella used JUST MY TYPE

Tammybella used FISHAFELLA

Cathabella used THE BIG GUY GRILLING

Jeaniebella used JACKSON THE CHAMPION

Ebrubella used BIG GUY GRILLING

Paulineabella used THE BIG GUY GOLFING

Robinabella used the BIG GUY GRILLING

Now how’s DAT for da EYE CANDEEE???

Now let’s discuss da SISTAHOOD!

Corey G used GRILLAFELLA

Erica JW used CATCH OF THE DAY

Leslie G used LITTLE JOHNNY DEPSTER

Lori used APTEETUDE

Margo used BEERAFELLA

Maria H used RUMBALL with a CHERRY ON TOP

Mckenna da minibella used FIXAFELLA

Michelle G used BRONTE AND LOUIS

Olga used THE BIG GUY'S GARDEN

Now how’s DAT for da EYE CANDEE????

NEXT WEEK’S THEME IS PAPER PIECING!! dont forget to enter for your chance at winning $20 in Bella Bucks and if you place a comment, you have a chance to win $10!

I hope everyone has a GREAT weekend.. “see you” monday!

Mwah

Em

it’s MIXED MEDIA TOOSDAY.. get a venti nonfat americano misto with 3 sweet n lows and relax :)

please excuse the condition of my hands… this is what happens when you get “down and dirty”… I recommend using a Barrier Cream.. (invisible care, gloves in a bottle are a few creams).. these protect your hands and make for easy cleanup!

I am absolutely IN LOVE with mixed media right now.. I can hide in my basement AHEM studio and forget about life outside..LOL… so take a looky at part 2 and 3 of our mixed media extravaganza and let me know what you think!

don’t forget to place a comment on the post below for a chance to win $10 in Bella BUCKEROONIS and NEXT WEEK’S THEME is father’s day or masculine card using our stamps!

Here is PART TWO of our mixed media extravaganza

And here is PART THREE!

mwah to da sistahs who wanna get MESSY

Em

OMG a week has passed with no BLOGGYPOO?

what the HECK is wrong with me sistahs?  I am buried undah a pile o’ rubbah.. trying to balance work, family, work and work.. grrrrrr… I can’t complain but I am complaining.  Hmph.  How was everybody’s week? I already have some stories swirling in my head to tell next week on da blog so stay TOOOOONED…

Let’s get down to bidNiss…

Last week’s winnahs from Bellarific Friday:

Winnah for CONTRIBUTIN’ ($20 in bella bucks) goes tooooo

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

6- Michelle G you win!! please email me and I will send your MOOLAH

Timestamp: 2011-05-28 19:26:30 UTC

Now for da PEANUT gallery ($10 in bellabuckeroonis for placing a comment)

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

5- Linda C.. you win! please email me and I will send YOU your $10 in Bella Bucks!!

Timestamp: 2011-05-28 19:27:49 UTC

Now let’s discuss this week’s challenge!  It was GREEN KRAFT AND BLUE… let’s see the Babes’ interpretation of this challenge!

Jessabella used BALLOONABELLA

Ebrubella used LITTLE PEEP’S HEART

Lindabella used BASEBALL PEEP

Danabella used CHARLIE

Jeaniebella used POMPOMABELLA

Cathabella used PACK YOUR BAGS

Paulabella used BIG GUY’S GARDEN

Elaineabella used A PIXIE

Tammybella used ETHAN LOLLIPOP

Paulineabella used BASEBALL PEEP

Robinabella used LITTLE UMBRELLA

How’s DAT for da EYE CANDEE??????

Now let’s see how our TEENY TINY sistahood did this week 🙂

Minibella "GABS" aka Gabriella used RUSTIC WINDOWBOX

Maria, GABS' mom used TOP 10 Favorite things memory block

Linda C used PREDICTABELLA

Margo S. used BEERAFELLA

Tanya A used a PIXIE from PIXIE SET A

Violet used HAPPY NEIGHBORHOOD

How’s DAT for da EYE CANDEE

Hope you enjoyed

I am so sorry I have been MIA

I will be BAAAACK  (minus a love child… get it?  arnold?  i not so funny?)

mwah mwah mwah

Next WEEK’s THEME is  ALL ABOUT DAD’s or a MASCULINE card using any one of our stamps!

Em

it’s a late BELLARIFIC friday!! Sorry sistahs

I lost track of time.. it’s been a CUH RAZY day in bellaland… my life will be  full of rubbah cuttin’ this LONG weekend.. my mom is coming to visit, trying to find a new car (i think we did), journaling, stamping… LOL

So for Jayden’s birthday we went to BUILD A BEAR for the first time.. WHAT a phenomenon.. We had a great time!!  I can see another collection comin’… hmph

Ok so down to bidniss

Let’s discuss some winnah’s for last week’s bellarific friday

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

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

12- TANYA A!  you win $10 in BELLA BUCKEROONIS!  email me and I will send!

Timestamp: 2011-05-21 01:14:15 UTC

Now for da winnah for CONTRIBUTIN’ ($20 in bella buckeroonis)

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

7- RACHEL G you win!! please email me and I will send you a $20 bella bucks voucher!

Timestamp: 2011-05-21 01:21:09 UTC

Ok no down to BIDNISS

the challenge this week was a SKETCH!

Let see what DA BABEROONIS came up with!

Lindabella used UMBRELLA PEEP

Jessabella used Suzette KETTO

Ebrubella used LITTLE PEEP’S FLOWER VASE

Tammybella used MAVIS BUILDS A SANDCASTLE

Robinabella used VERONICA

Elaineabella used BELIEVE TREE

Danabella used POLLY PACKAGES

Cathabella used ARTHUR

We have a few absences this week : PAULINEABELLA, PAULABELLA, and JEANIEBELLA but they should be back next week!

hows DAT for da EYE CANDEE??

Now for da sistahood!

Angela P used DAISYBELLA

Jennifer R used RAIN NEVER STOPPED ME A BELLA

Kerri B used BRONTE AND LOUISE

Margo S used SUPERBELLA

Maria H used RUSTIC WINDOWBOX

Michelle G used PATSY PIXIE

Rachel used I WISH I LOOKED SO GOOD ON A BIKEABELLA

REGAN used YOUR BOOK IS DUE

Sandy G used LIZZY LAPTOP

Sheena used CUPCAKE WITH HOLLY ON TOP

Stephanie H used BARBELLA

Tanya A used GAME ON

Violet used WREATHABELLA

Is that EYE CANDEE or WHAT?

Now for next week’s challenge? NAVY KRAFT and GREEN on your cards using a BELLA image!  If you enter, you have a chance at winning $20 in BELLARIFIC BUCKS!  If you place a comment on this post, you have a chance to win $10 in BUCKEROONIS!

Now a shout out to all da sistahs from JESSABELLA!

Sistahs, we thought we’d have some fun not only every Friday for our beloved Bella-riffic challenges, but also to throw out a little extra fun for those valued members of our Forumabella, so beginning today, and every month on the 15th thereafter, there is MORE fun to be had in Bella-land!

Our kick-off challenge for MAY is a Bella “BABE” challenge: to use Bellas And Bring on the Embellishments!

Any embellishments will do, as long as you use more than one!  We want to see you guys have FUN with this- pull out your favorites from your stash…or perhaps something fabulous you just got?  There are no rules other than that, and you MUST use Stamping Bella Stamps!   The PRIZE is a $20 gift voucher that will be awarded to ONE lucky participant and will be randomly drawn at the end of the challenge!

You have until June 14th at NOON CST to link up your creations on the new thread in our Forumabella...so good luck and can’t WAIT to see your “BABE” projects!”
have a PHENOM weekend sistahs

mwah mwah mwah!

Em

my JAYDEN is six today!!

OMG.. I can’t believe how OLD my little nee nee loo loo laa laa (pet name) is today.  She marched into my bedroom at about 6:00 am and says

“Mummy?”

me with one eye half open “yes Jay?”

“are you PROUD o’ me?”

“I’m ALWAYS proud of you Jay.. why should I be proud of you today?”

“cuz I am SIX today! Are you proud of me?”

I felt like saying.. “i’m more proud of MYSELF for you making it to 6″…LOLOL.. but instead I said

“of  COURSE I am proud of you!!!”

mwah mwah mwah to my little itty bitty pooky shmooky cutie wootie.

I love you.

don’t LAFF at meeeee n’k?

Hiya sistahs.. I am still KNEE DEEP in PAINT with Paulabella.. we are having an amazing time singing, blabbing, mixed-media-ing.. and will show you some finished work in the next coupla days.. that is if we finish ANYTHING..LOL

Ebrubella was in last week and we got some good videos on mixed media and other stuff… I look like an idiot and i twirl my hair like an idiot but I think you may learn a thing or two.. or three…

hope you enjoy!

don’t forget BELLARIFIC FRIDAY.. place a comment on the post and you can win $10 in bellabucks!

Our theme this week is a SKETCH

you have to send it by Thursday night

Mwah to da sistahs who don’t LAFF at me

Em

it’s BELLARIFIC FRIDAY!! and a BELLA BABE WEEKEND!!

Hiya sistahs!

First, I am still picking my jaw up from the floor from Idol last night.    Jayden my 6yo was CRYING her head off at James’ departure.   I was too.  I REALLY wanted him to win :(.  So what is everyone’s prediction??  I was totally off this year.. Casey and James were my favorite.  I am assuming Scotty or Lauren will win.

This weekend is our weekend where our babes Paula and Linda will be teaching in Bellaland.. so eGGcited!! Saturday night I will be hosting a MIXED MEDIA frenzy at my house and hopefully we will make some GREAT stuff to show on Monday! we are VERY excited

This week is a very quiet Bellarific Friday … Do sistahs not stock KRAFT paypah in their homes? I mean did I not tell you that KRAFT is da NEW black?

ok let’s discuss some WINNAHS from last week
Winnah for CONTRIBUTIN’ ($20 in bella buckeroonis) goes to
Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

10- OLGA you win! Email me and I will send your moolah!

Timestamp: 2011-05-13 00:17:46 UTC

Now for da winnah for COMMENTAYTIN’ ($10 in Bella bucks)
Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

14 – Cathy P you win!! Email me and I will send your moolah!

Timestamp: 2011-05-13 00:21:49 U

Now down to BIDNISS..
This week’s theme was a KRAFT theme.. let’s see what our babes came up with shall we???

Paulineabella used CUDDLY OWLIES

Lindabella used POTTER’S BENCH

Danabella used VERONICA

Tammybella used JAVABELLAS

Cathabella used BEACH HUT and BALL

Elaineabella used FATHER DEFINITION BLOCK

Paulabella used HOUSEWORK FAIRY

Ebrubella used a PIXIE

Jeaniebella used HUGGYBELLAS

Robinabella used BYE BYE GIRL

Jessabella used JULIE’S SPRING BUTTERFLIES

Is that I CANDEE or what?!?

Now for da SISTAHOOD..

Jenn B used QUEEN FOR A DAY

Jennifer R used LATTEBELLA

jules used Savvyshoppabella

Kerri used PAISLEY PIXIE

Leslie G used MY BEARY BEST FRIEND

Margo S. used JACKSON THE CHAMPION

Rachel G used PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Stephanie H used CHRISTMATINI

Tanya A used PERK ME UP PEEPS

How is that for some EYE CANDEEE?  Love the entries and LOVE KRAFT PAPER!!

Now for next week’s Bellarific THEME …  a SKETCH!

Have a GREATTTTTT weekend sistahs!

mwah!

Em

it’s a NEW day.. and the sale continuesss.. code md2011 for 10% off!

We had a PHENOM day yesterday in Bellaland.. Ebrubella came to shoot some videos which you will LOOOOVE… I was a total GOOF.. and if you think I am demented (love that word) now.. wait til you see them! LOL

So here’s a little intro to make you feel like you are with us… and you MUST stay TOONED cuz there are more coming your way!

here’s more FRANKIEEEEE…

hope you enjoy!
mwah to da sistahs who lovey da frankie, da release, and DA DISCOUNT!
Em

it’s RELEASE MONDAY sistahs!!10% off code md2011

******NEW CODE**** md2011

Can you believe it?  As I mentioned on Friday….I think this is one of my MOST FAVORITEST releases EVAH…  the images are BEEYOTIFUL.. ELEGANT.. GORGEOUS.. and they are bigger than our usual stamps.. I think you are gonna LOVEY them!!

and to celebrate a BELATED mother’s day.. we are offering 10% your WHOLE order.. no minimums!  just enter md11 at the end of your order and POOF! 10% will disappear from your order.. n’k?  sound good?

let’s GOOOOOOOOO!

Ok.. let’s start meeting some of our start characters!

Here’s our CALL ME peep by Ellia.. she is nostalgic, art deco ish.. just classic..

here is Danabella‘s card

and Ellia’s UMBRELLA peep.. with ONE of my favorite quotes EVAH

now for Ellia’s BASEBALL PEEP.. I just see some wood grain PAYPAH being paper pierced onto the bat! don’t you? and look at those PANTS!!

And last from Ellia/GREENBEANBABY is our TV PEEP.. great for father’s day or for all the couch potatoes in our lives 🙂

and here’s JESSabella‘s card

we’ve got some LULUS.. omg do we have LULUS.. you will fall off your chairs SISTAHS… these images REALLY made me happy.. and I mean REALLY… Chrystal has OUTDONE herself!!  These are amazing GENERIC friendship cards  fo sho!

meet LULU loves POPPIES

and here’s Paulabella’s card!

Lulu’s TWO PIES with the CUH-UTEST sentiment.. Lulu looks like she is balancing the two pies which looks like “uncertainty”.. get it? get it?  LOL..

Here is Tammybella‘s card

and the inside with sentiment

Here’s LULU’s MORNING FIX

here’s LULU’s GARDEN OF DAISIES.. wouldn’t you be happy being surrounded by daisies?? (DON”T be scared of all the daisies.. LOL.. i picked the sentiment to help you… you can only colour ONE of the daisies if you don’t feel like the rest because that DAISY can be the “YOU” in the sentiment!  how CUTE would that be??)

here’s CATHABELLA‘s card

Now for DA MO’s…

Ok for this one.. I have no comment… it just speaks for itself..LOL.. you will see what I mean.. when Mo showed me this one, I almost FAINTED! not to mention her dimple… Meet  HOUSEWORK FAIRY

Meet Jack and GINGER..  their love is deep and true.. and when I found that quote , I couldn’t resist

here is Lindabella’s card

And this POTTER’S BENCH?  OMG.. fell in love.. I just see elements popped everywhere 🙂

I always wanted a windowbox.. and here it is RUSTIC WINDOWBOX … LOOOOVE.. and the sentiment with it…

here’s Lindabella’s card

meet SADIE.. and her CROCS..LOL.. love her!

here’s Elaineabella‘s card

here’s CATH‘s card

couldn’t resist CUPCAKE PRINCESS VIOLET.. LOVED her “edginess”.. and her hair!

and here is Paulineabella’s card

SOOOOOOO????? do you LOOOOOOVEY??????  ARE THEY NOT ALL AMAZING?!?!?!?!?

Lemme know what you think!

mwah to da sistahs who LOVEY da images

Em