April 18, 2009
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Good morning Sistahs!!
Hope you are doing great!
We missed last week’s bellarific friday due to the holidays and we were outta town but we are back and this is gonna be a GREAT WEEK!!!
First, I must announce our news!! We have a new bellarific babe joining the team and she is AMAZING! She currently participates weekly and does phenomenal work. Her name is Joanne. Joanne Basile (said like James bond..LOL) . I met her last year at CHA, FORCED HER to get Bare Escentuals makeup.. she did.. and the rest is history! LOL. We also met up when we were in Boston and had a PHENOM time! ANDDDD I also introduced Joanne to Karen Motz.. and they became instant friends! So, in other words, Joanne is no stranger to Stamping Bella nor to me on a personal level. I LOOOVEY her and you will too!
This is what the cutie patootie looks like
and here is a little blurb about Joanne, written by Joanne (I didn’t pay her to say this.. I swear! LOL)
“Hello, my name is Joanne Basile and I’m an addictabella! But honestly, if I’m not working at my table, then you can bet that I’ve been stamping on the brain and a project in mind for my next quiet moment. It’s funny though, because when I was first invited to a Stampin Up party a few years ago, I had less than no interest in the craft itself, I was just excited for a girls night out with friends. But, that night, with a stamp in one hand, and a glass of wine in the other… I had a blast, and the rest, as they say, is history!! Stamping Bella was one of my very first stamping purchases, and I was thrilled to meet Emily and Nicky at CHA in the winter of 2008. A few sassy comments from Emily and I just knew we’d be fast friends! Trust me when I say she’s every bit as fun in real life as you’d imagine! I’ve been having so much fun participating in the weekly Bellariffic challenges and I just about had to be PEELED off the ceiling when Emily asked if i’d like to join her and the babes! From the original Bellas to the adorable Chichiboulie Fairies, Huggabuggs, and my obssession with those new Kettos, I love all that Stamping Bella has to offer and I’m so excited to be joining the girls!!”
So there you have it.. simple BELLARIFICNESS..LOL
So without further delay (wanted to say ADO (or adieu.. SP??? but was EMBARASSED cuz DUNNO how to SPELL it).. let’s begin our AMAZING PHENOMALICIOUS round up of Bellarific HEAVEN. Here goes!
Here was the challenge.. just loved the colors and the “flalas” (jayden says for flowers)… made me very very happy!
Here’s Joanne‘s card using beachabella.. and our sentiment.. isn’t it FABBYDABBY LICIOUS??
Here is our very own NICKABELLA‘s card which is simply STUNNING. Nicky used our dozen roses stamp which also has a mini included.. LOVE those minis.. they can be used on tags, to dress the corner of your envelopes, to spice up the inside and the back of your cards too! Nicky colored these so beautifully and popped the roses for dimension and interest. The background on the card is using our new circle shadow set! GORGEOUSABELLA!
Danabella made a beeyootiful card using our shoebag stamp. The colors are phenom and the flowers AND DA BONBONS??! YUMMMM
Jenabella has made a gorgeous card using flamenca KETTO.. the colors, the polky dots and the flowers! YUM!!! Isn’t it GORGEOUS?!
Karenabella made a gorgeous card using our AMIMALS daisy hippo and the bouquet using WASABI’s flowers.. the colours and the coloring is FABOOO! Love this card!
Lindabella made a STUNNING card using our JAR OF WILDFLOWERS.. this jar of wildflowers comes with a mini stamp too.. Her coloring is DEEVINE and this stamp is adorable.. LOVE IT!
Moniqueabella made a beeeyoootiful card using BELLA’s Garden. the coloring and layout are STUNNING.. thank you moniquabella!
Paulabella made a STUNNING card using bridalpartybellas.. i just LOVE this card and as you all know (or maybe you don’t!) this was the first stamp in the stamping bella collection.. so my heart ALWAYS warms up when I see this stamp in “action”..LOL! The coloring and the added bouquet for texture and dimension are gorgeous!
Shannanabella made a STUNNING card with our LIMELIGHT hanging block.. I just love this stamp (do I say that with every single one??? hmph.. it’s true.. I do.. ).. it’s so whimsy and the movement of the lamps.. just love it (there.. I said it AGAIN..LOL).. Love the coloring and the layout… GORGEOUS!
How’s DAT for eyecandy… was it worth the wait??? LOL.. I know I keep repeating myself but my babes just keep getting bettAH and bettAH! NO??? And the sistahood submissions are also OUTTA CONTROL amazing!!
I made a CORPORATE decision (cuz we are so corporate..LOL) that moving forward I will be giving a $20 gift certificate to a winning submission from da SISTAHOOD and another $20 to someone in the PEANUT GALLERY. now people have been asking what our peanut gallery is. Our peanut gallery is a loving term for our “commentators”.. so whomever places a comment has the chance to win $20! How EASY PEASY is dat?
Ok, back to being not so corporate..LOL.. Here are our FABULOUS.. AMAZING.. PHENOMALICIOUS.. contributions from our SISTAHOOD.. our sistahood is from all over the world so why don’t you, when you place a comment, please tell us where you are from as well! Would love to know!
OK blablabla over, let’s go! I will feature the artists name in the caption line, and the name of the stamp used next to it. If you would like to find that stamp on my website just type in the name of the stamp in the search box on the top right of my home page..
We can’t forget Jami Rudd’s addition to our beeyootiful collection! sorry Jami!
And Caroline Counsell’s STUNNING clock! LOVE IT!
So that’s it sistahs.. did you not LOVE this selection of stamps used? PHENOM I tell you!
I hope you enjoyed this Bellarific Friday.. cuz I know I did (despite the hyperventilation..LOL)
Mwah!
Em
YAY! I’m first to post…i always like to be first! (sorry Shannan!) Welcome to Joanne…LOVE her stuff, i’m always lurking there. and fantastic job to all the sistah’s. fridays are my fav day
Wow! What a wonderful array of cards. Such great inspiration! Thanks for sharing them with us! Cathy
Everyone did such a wonderful job – what a great assortment of cards!
Welcome to Joanne from me! I’ve always admired her work! Love all the cards! Need to start posting mine:)
LOL Linda, I will let you be first this week.
All the submissions are fabulous, and I’m so excited to have Joanne with us!! MWAH!
WOW! All I can say this week is WOW!!! Gorgeous cards! I am always awestruck by the talent here! And congratulations Joanne! The bellariffic team just keeps getting better and better! Have a great weekend girls!
Wow…these cards are all fabulous! great job ladies.
Great job ladies! I am more impressed every week! I love this challenge!
HOLLY BELLARIFICUSNESS!!
I love each and every card! They are soo beautiful! I really think what stands out on these cards is the love for the bella’s. You can tell that they were lovingly made.
WOW…..so much bellatalent!
Beautiful cards ladies!
Loving Bellarific Fridays…the highlight of my week!
I am so looking forward to the next challenge.
Thanks for all the eye candy Emily. 😉
I love those cards, i would have used bingodabbabella if i’d gotten around to getting challenges done. lol.
I am definitely a Bella fan……………and have a ton of them. I live in the Chatham area and so fortunate to have a terrific stamping store called The Paper Pickle with a couple of amazing teachers. Linda H and Pauline G. help out the girls at the Pickle teaching fellow stampers like me.
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!
Must…. go…. buy… KETTOS…..
I swore I was going to stop buying things for a while, but I admit to having no will-power or self-control AT ALL when it comes to Bellas of any kind. *sigh*
Oh well, as addictions go, it could definitely be worse! ;o)
Peace – Jenn (Worcester, MA)
Another round of great inspiration from all the Bella babes! Such fun cards this week – all with such happy colours. I’m loving everyone’s interpretations with the great Bella stamp lineup. Can’t wait to see the challenge for next week. You’re continually keeping us motivated, Em!
I actually made a card for this challenge and then forgot to send it in on time. I loved the inspiration picture, I want to try each city’s color combo 🙂 Great cards from everyone!!
Gorgeous cards ladies! You all outdid yourselves this week!
Pretty flowers and pretty Bellas belong together!
Congrats Joanne on becoming a Bellarific Babe! Your work is awesome and they are so lucky to have you!!! 🙂
All the cards for the challenge were PHENOM….way to go sistah’s! 🙂
Love everyone’s cards! I really love how every week, the image is interpreted a different way by each lady.
Another phenomenal display of beeeeeutiful cards!! Everyone did a fab job!
Great card everyone! Joanne welcome! I loved your card and I am looking forward to seeing more of your talent.
I am kicking myself I made a nice card but forgot to upload it… duh!
Em: $20 – YES! WHOO HOO! and Thank you.
Fabulous cards again this week ladies and a big warm welcome to Joanne as a new BellaBabe! Bring on the next challenge Em 🙂
wow again everyone did a fab job! Welcome to Joanne!!:)
hugs
janet
Welcome Joanne! Glad things finally worked for you Em. Another great Friday! Everyone’s work is fantastic!
I live near Mars, no seriously I do. My kids go to school in Mars, I shop in Mars, I even take walks in Mars. Mars, Pennsylvania that is. All the cards are so fabulous. Makes me want every single one of those stamps.
WOW!!! Everything is gorgeous! I love taking a peek at what everyone comes up with every week. You make my wallet a little lighter.
Welcome to Joanne – a great addition to an already fabulous team of ladies.
Welcome Joanne, I love your work! Great gallery of work art again this week. Thanks to all the sistahs who played along….
Beautiful cards from everyone! I sent you mine on Weds., but it must be floating out there in cyber space. With my brain . LOL
Great job to all the Bella Babes and Bella Sistah’s this week for the Friday challenge! Amazing job as always. Welcome to Joanne to the Bellarific Babes too! I love her work in the past and her creations are always a delight to see. Another addition of amazing talent in Bellaland! 🙂 Look forward to seeing the new challenge on Monday. And what a wonderful Corporate decision to make on your part Em for upping the giveaway to $20! Awesome!
Mandi (- Central Illinois)
Congrats on the addition of the fabulous Madame Basile to the Bellarific Babes! You have wonderful taste, Em!!!! Can’t wait to see more Bella magic from Jo’s talented hands! Have a great weekend up in the Great White North! 🙂
Wonderful news on your new addition of Joanne to the line-up of BellaBabes 🙂 Congratulations Joanne!
Each week the challenge entries are beyond stunning and certainly display the huge following you have Emily 🙂
MWAH to all the Bella Followers across the world!
P.S. I’m from Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Wow, what beautiful cards!!! Can’t wait for next week’s challenge!
I was so sad I missed this weeks challenge. Everyone did so good and I love 40 is the new 30 card!!!
It’s a good life!
Terri E.
I love them all, Mine is very simple next to these ladies! Wow!
Great Job Ladies!
Welcome Joanneabella!!! Awesome post Em…hyperventilating and all! Everyone’s samples are so much fun to look at!!! Thanks Em, for all your hard work and frustration putting the post together. 🙂
Love all the submissions!
Hopefully I’ll have a chance to play along some time. The challenges are awesome!
Welcome Joanne !!! Love your cards and your style. The submissions are all great and I love to see everyone’s interpertation of the challenge and the images used.
Hugs
Nicky
I love Bellarific Friday! So many beautiful cards all together! I went back to the previous weeks – what an amazing collection of Beautiful Bella cards! Can’t wait for the next challenge…
Wow! Wow! Wow! What a phenomenal group of cards. Thanks for the inspiration and eye candy! Thanks for huge effort Emily!
YEA Joanne!!! LOVE her and her Bella cards are always FAB!!! Great great choice Em!! All the cards today are just beautiful! 🙂
All I can say is…WOW!! All these cards are BEEEEEEEEE-UTIFUL! Loving this eye candy and I’m inspired! Thanks for all your hard work Emily! It’s not a quick thing, loading up all these cards! Welcome to Joanne!!
Great job girls!!
More talent in the house, whoot, whoot!! I especially like Nicky’s sample this week. Too cute.
Wow – the bella lovers did again this week. The gallery here is phenomenal. I love them all and don’t have enough space to comment on them all here, but I’ve gotta say, I keep scrolling back to Kelli S’s card featuring Eloise Greengrass. I’m a huge fan of the Swiss Dots, and love te clean and simple feel that the card has, while still being rich in color and texture. Thanks for sharing and thanks to Em for hosting! -Jessica in San Jose, CA.
Congratulations Joanne!! All the cards for this inspiration are just FABULOUS!! I really really wanted to join this challenge but as usual being the professional procrastinator that I am, again I did not get a card done in time..
I really love all the cards,Great designing ladies!
OH they are all just so lovely!! Look at all that inspiration!! Congrats to Joanne too! She is a wonderful gal!!
Congrats to Joanne! Her work is gorgeous!
So many beautiful cards here! Loving all the Bella goodness!
All of the cards are AMAZING…great job ladies!!
Welcome to Joanne!!!
These cards are all fabulous! What a great bunch of Bellarific cards!
You have so many wonderful samples that have given me tons of ideas to spark my creativity. think my favorite is the ROSE BOUQUET, with all the second layers of flowers circled around.
I am from sunny CA in cow country of the inland empire, or Chino, California.
OMG… LOOK at all those FABULOUSO cards! Amazing! Great jobs everyone… now I’m going to sit here and twiddle my thumbs until a new challenge is posted tomorrow cause I really want to play along!
Congrats to JB on becoming a BB ! I live in Chatham and have been fortunate to take classes at the Paper Pickle (lss) from Bellariffic Babe Linda and Pauline G. Two fantastic teachers that OOZE (love this word) talent ! Once again the Babes and the Sistah-hood rose to this weeks challenge. They knocked it out of the park ! Go Jays………..I mean Sistahs !
I’m loving all these fabulous projects! what great stamp designs, they’re awesome! I LOVE all the Bellas, so adorable! Haven’t gotten any Bella Stamps yet, but hoping to change that soon! 🙂
Gorgeous work, beautiful colors! Welcome to Joanne!! So love this blog!!:
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What a rainbow of color! AWESOME job girls, so fun to see what everyone does and what stamps they reach for!!
All of the submissions this week were fantabulous!
Wow…I love Bella Stamps….and these cards are all Beautiful! great job for all ladies.Hugs, Monika
oooo-eeee! Such gorgeous cards! I love this blog and all the inspiration!
Thanks!
Lynn
What inspiration! Wondeful eye candy & blog candy too!
Gorgeous eye candy! I really love the row of bridesmaids and the bouquet. So, so pretty! The sistahs outdid themselves this week. Can’t wait to see more from Joanne! I really enjoy the bellarific babes features. BTW, you were right the first time: it’s “without further ado” as in “much ado about nothing”. Adieu is a farewell-type salutation.
I had so much fun with this challenge. It was really neat to see what everyone did… had a few “wish I’d thought of that” moments.
Love love love my bellas! Even Hubby now advocates a Bella order now and then. He says he “needs” grillafella! LOL
All those cards are so beautiful I would hate to be the one who has to choose a winner. Good LUck all you talented people!!!
WOW! What a great variety of stamps ~ all the cards look great ~ I love to see all the different interpretations of the challenge :o) One day I’ll get my rear and gear and join in :o)
Great cards as always. Of course the challenge this week included some of my favourite colours & I always get inspiration from looking at what the other sistahs are doing. They are a truly talented bunch. No time to send in a submission this time as the kitchen wallpaper was being stripped & my little cubbyhole studio was in dire need of a cleanup. Excuses, excuses. Hopefully I will be able to join the next challenge.
Wow–what a fabulous week!!! I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all the Bellas.
Wowee!!! Love the cards….they’re all so fresh and colourful : )
What a wonderful arrray of cards!! Always love see the great variety of interpetations on the weekly challenge. Cannot wait to see more of Joanne’s creations.
Wow what beautiful work ladies. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
What a beautiful collection of cards!!! WOW!! Love to see what everyone is doing with the amazing bellas!!
These challenges kill me. I spend the next week with all these ideas in my head of the amazing cards and ideas from the week before. I’m hearing little voices that say, “use scallops” “glitter, glitter”, “buttons” , “flowers”. Please make the voices stop. LOL
I think this was my favourite challenge yet- I love flowers, and bright colours, so how could you go wrong??? Some day, when my wonderful baby boy decides it’s fun to watch mommy make cards, I’m going to give this whole challenge thing a try myself!! 🙂
Wow, lots of cool entries! It’s fun seeing how everyone interpreted this challenge.
Such beautiful cards this week, as always! =)
That is so cool about Joanne. I have heard alot about her from Dana and Karen. You are SO good at matching friends!!
Hey guess what!? I booked another cruise. Almost 1 year to the day from the Stamping Cruise so unfortunately it is 6 months away. Bahamas here I come. Wanna come with me missy?!!
I think I can, I think I can – I am not sure if I can make cards as wonderful as the ones above. WOW! I will try though~