Bella Carte

Link to Current Blog

2010-09-19T08:48:00.000-07:00

Here is the link to my current blog. Hope you enjoy.
www.bella-lucca.blogspot.com

Moving Blog to www.Bella-Lucca.blogspot.com

2008-11-17T08:43:00.000-08:00

I am moving my blogspot. I know I only started this a bit ago, however, this is not the name I planned on keeping for my listings permanently. I have now moved my blog to www.bella-lucca.blogspot.com. These are the names of 2 of my 3 dogs, and just seems to fit me. I am also setting up my Etsy shop so if anyone is interested in purchasing items I have created you will have that accessibility to do that too! I am really excited to see how this endeavor goes. Of course I am not quitting my day job, but just enjoy the art of crafting so much, that it will be nice to share my work with others.

Also, any feedback anyone has regarding my creations is wonderful in helping me grow with what I am creating.

Box in a Bag

2008-11-15T14:48:00.000-08:00

Just love making these. They are simple, yet so stunning when done with the right DP.

Christmas Tree

2008-11-14T17:40:00.000-08:00

I saw this on Splitcoast, and wanted to make one of my own. Got a few burns from the hot glue gun, but turned out darling. I would love to do a cream one eventually. Added the glitter to bling bling it out. Turned out very sweet. We'll see if someone at the flea market will e interested.

Candy Cane Winter Wonderland

2008-11-14T11:14:00.000-08:00

I just love candy canes for the holidays. Could eat one every day if I had my choice. Enjoy!

Tag and Card Combo-'Let it Snow'

2008-11-14T11:11:00.000-08:00

Just love blue and silver for holiday colors. For anyone that loves to craft, you must get the Slice. It is the best. Cuts the time in half to make letters and shapes, and have really put mine to use since I got it.

Cupcake Celebration

2008-11-13T17:12:00.000-08:00

I have just enjoyed creating cards with the Impression Obsession cupcake stamps. I of course have become addicted to DP, and used a darling striped DP layered with the cupcake cut out. And then of course again did not forget the glitz with glitter and crystal effects on the cupcake. Don't forget the stickles layered on the scallop and cirlcle punches. Also, added some embellishments with ribbon, and the cute fringe along the bottom. They are just so yummy and make me want to eat a batch of cupcakes. :)

Candilicious Tag

2008-11-13T14:16:00.000-08:00

Just love the whimsy of the colors and the embellishments. I used the same DP as the card, and same cut out of the candy. I also added the bells at the bottom for a little added whimsy. Just makes me so excited for the holidays.

Sweet as Candy

2008-11-13T13:03:00.000-08:00

I just love the whimsy of this candy stamp by Impression Obsession. Just makes me want to eat sweets all day long. Actually very simple. I used DP, not sure by who. Distressed the edges for the vintage appeal I adore, stamped and cut out the darling mint stamp. I dressed it up with ribbon and glitter galore that gives it the appearance of just wanting to reach out and eat it.

Baby Blissful Tag

2008-11-13T11:45:00.001-08:00

Here is the accompanying tag to go with the darling vintage baby card. I know it's hard to see the stamped image. Because it is light colored and distressed out, did not photgraph well. Darling in person. LOVE IT!

Baby Blessings

2008-11-13T10:32:00.000-08:00

I am so in love with this baby card. I used some beautiful, I think Melssa Frances paper, and sewed it to vintage cream card stock from Papertreyink. I then stamped a darling vintage baby dress in an SU pink ink. I of course distressed it to give that more vintage appeal. added a Baby stamp in close to cocoa from SU, and added some ribbon and a button for additional dimension. Turned out so darling I must say. I think I will do some tags and bags for a series. Look for those to follow. Some one will hopefully love this as much as I do at the flea market to get for an expecting mother.

Holiday tags

2008-11-12T17:08:00.001-08:00

I know I know, more tags? These are a group of smaller tags, that would be darling to attach to a gift. Very simple, yet a little bling bling.

Christmas Tree

2008-11-12T17:05:00.000-08:00

I saw this design from Splitcoast, and have been wanting to make my own version of a christmas tree. Like the darker colors and simple design.

Blissful Birthday Wishes

2008-11-12T10:11:00.000-08:00

I love the whimsy of the cupcakes and this DP.

More tags, and More tags

2008-11-12T10:03:00.000-08:00

I know more tags. You will be seeing quite a few of these until this Sunday.

Holiday Projects

2008-11-11T16:09:00.001-08:00

Here are some of the items I am creating for the upcoming flea market. I am really needing to book, and get these done. I love the vintage look, and the softness of the feeling of these projects.

Holiday Button Wreath

2008-11-11T16:07:00.000-08:00

I am just loving using buttons on my cards and such. I am truly addicted. I just love the abstract look, and vintage appeal to this card. I will hopefully be making more for the market.

Holiday Tags

2008-11-11T16:04:00.000-08:00

Some more tags for the flea market display I will be doing this Sunday. I can only hope others will like them as much as I do, and buy them. Let's hope. I will be sharing the projects I will be working on as I go along this week in preparation.

I'm such a 'Princess'

2008-11-11T16:01:00.000-08:00

I have been wanting to make some door hangers for kids rooms. I can not wait to show more. This one would be for a little princess's room. Love the vintage shabby look. I am hoping to get around for making some for my friend's kids rooms.

Ballerina Cat has 'Cattitude'

2008-11-06T12:01:00.000-08:00

Love this invite I made for my friend's little girl's 4th birthda party. So, specifications were, has to have a cat, check; must be wearing a tutu, check, and of course do not forget the pink and bling bling, check and check. How can you not but just adore this card?! It is a prototype, however. The saying my friend came up with based on the stamps I had. The cattitude totally fits her. She is fun and fisty. Love that 'little lady'. Possiblities of change may include the decorative paper. I have so much to choose from, or maybe even different on each card. Also, spelled her name wrong, oops! And a few other minor adjustments. LOVE IT! Hopefully she will too!

Simple and Sophisticated

2008-11-06T08:57:00.000-08:00

I just love first of all,black and white cards. Second, photo images, and simple sophistication. I hope this card represents all 3. The photo is cut from a 12x12 DP (I could only hope to be that good ). I also purchased some 12x12 stock that has some outside, and vintage shots, can not wait to get my hands on them. I'll share for sure!

Christmas cards

2008-11-06T08:53:00.000-08:00

I just love this season for crafting! Who doesn't? I am hoping to get enough cards made for the flea market, and my own. All of the blogs I view are just so inspirational. I can only hope that I can be as creative as some.

Vintage tag

2008-11-06T08:49:00.000-08:00

Here is another style of tag I have been working on. Similar to my previous posts. I just love this style, and the whimsy about it. I would love to get a tag on my present like this, wouldn't you?

Flea Market Tags

2008-11-06T08:39:00.000-08:00

I am trying to get together my first set of items to sell at a local shop holding a flea market. I can only hope my ideas are inspiring enough to encourage a purchase or two. Wish me luck. I will post as the projects come along.

Backpack bag

2008-10-25T20:36:00.000-07:00

Antohter one of the bags.

Backback birthday bags

2008-10-25T20:29:00.000-07:00

I love these birthday backpack bags I made for my friend's little girl's birthday party! Her daughter absolutely gasped when she saw them. They are blinged out to the hilt, and will make the greatest gift bag of the neighborhood! Love them. Hope you do too.

Glitter Galore!

2008-10-24T13:23:00.000-07:00

For any of you who are like me and have to have bling on everything you do, will appreciate this simple posting. I came across this glitter yesterday (not cheap mind you) and just on the couple of projects I have done already, LOVE IT! Sometimes quality does cost a little more. Cheers!

Soccer girly treat bags

2008-10-24T13:08:00.000-07:00

Ok. Love this basket die cut from Stampin Up using the big shot. I must say the bags are a little tricky to glue together, but the end result is darling. My friend is having an end of the year soccer party at her house for her daughter's team. I suggested I make these bags, and display them with all the frills. It turned out so incredibly cute! I am sure the girls will love their candy gifts inside too!

Vintage Christmas Decor

2008-10-24T13:00:00.000-07:00

I just love Christmas! Especially vintage items. This tree topper and angels are just too sweet!

Christmas Tags

2008-10-24T12:55:00.001-07:00

How much fun had making these darling tags. Found some of the most amazing quality embelishments for the glitter. A little more expensive, but the outcome is so spectacular! A local shop is interested in displaying and selling these items. I am so flattered; especially since this is my first go at the tags. I guess not too much different from the cards essentially. Love the holiday season, especially Christmas.

Vintage baby card

2008-10-23T10:31:00.001-07:00

Love the new Hanna stamp set. So fun, and can make so many type of themed cards. Definitely going to make some Christmas cards with this set.

Tiffany Inspired blue

2008-10-23T10:27:00.000-07:00

I love this aqua mist paper stock. So pretty. Reminds of 'Breakfast at Tiffany's. Made a darling baby shower card for my sister in law (having a boy). Love doing the style with the nestability die cuts and tons of stickles. She loved the card by the way. Also made a card for my mom to give to her, and kept in the theme of the aqua mist paper. Just so delicate, whimsical and pretty.

Can not forget the fatties

2008-10-23T10:16:00.000-07:00

Can not forget to add Bella and Lucca in on my postings. Louie is so frickin' cute, but need to make sure that Lucca and Bella get their spotlight too. This is the cute welcome I get everyday when I come home. I love them all!

Other vintage inspired X-mas cards

2008-10-23T10:11:00.001-07:00

Some vintage (hopefully you think they look vintage) inspired cards. Trying my hand at some different color combinations. love the red and blue. Would never have tried these two together until I saw some great cards done with these colors.

Memory Board

2008-10-23T10:02:00.001-07:00

Here is my first attempt at a memory board. I have been wanting to do this for a while, and was too chicken til now. And can not believe how much easier it was than I thought. And came out so cute I must add. I purchased this cute vintage frame from a local Chaby Chic place called Cottage Girls, for like $14, and used burlap and darling pink ribbon. I think the topper of it all are the vintage buttons and brooches. They just really made it look so unique. And not costly at all! Can not wait to make some for my friend's kids.

Vintage inspired

2008-10-23T09:39:00.001-07:00

Ok, so here is my attempt at the vintage inspired cards. I am trying to be more creative with adding more variety with my embelishments. Including trims, ribbon, punches, etc.. My hope is that with more practice, I can get even more creative. Hope you like.

Baby Thank You

2008-10-23T09:33:00.000-07:00

I made a foursome of baby thank yous to go along with the most recent baby card post. Again love the simplicity for thank yous sometimes. She loved them. They are so soft and girly.

Floating spin cards

2008-10-23T09:30:00.001-07:00

I had so much fun making these cards. And how fun for the recipient when they open it up. Just adds some excitment to getting a card. A little surprise! Enjoy.

Dreamy Tree in the Snow

2008-10-23T09:25:00.000-07:00

Love this stamp, and unfortunately can not remember who makes it. Sorry. However just reminds me of a beautiful snowy day, and just sparkles. Love it. Again with the stickles. And, of course, a ribbon to finish it off.

Doggie thank yous

2008-10-23T09:12:00.000-07:00

I made some of the cutest invites for a friend's little girl's birthday party. They were doggie themed. Silly me did not make any extras, nor did I take any photos of the invite. I know, silly. Anyway, here is the thank you to follow the theme. So simple, yet in person just so darling and love the color combination. My friend's little girl LOVED them. Since I have no children, this is my outlet. Love making these.

Baby card

2008-10-23T09:07:00.000-07:00

Made this sweet baby card for a friend who is obviously going to be having a little girl soon. I was inspired by a local shop called The Paper Garden, in Sacramento. The owner makes the most darling invites, and has the most creative ideas. My friend just loved it. I used a shimmer paper and of course lots and lots of stickles. Addicted! Who ever created the stickles needs to be honored. Don't know what I would do without my stickles.

Birthday Banner

2008-10-23T09:04:00.000-07:00

Ok, so excited to use my big shot, and make the cutest birthday banner. I must say the photo does not do it justice. Maybe some of you have tips for me on the photography side of this stuff. Anyway, I suggested my friend for whom the banner is for her little girl who is turning 8; that she string white lights around the top of the banner to make it even more special. Can not wait to hear how she likes it.

Louie Louie

2008-10-08T21:38:00.001-07:00

Is he just the cutest!? My 3rd dog I just adopted. Can you believe someone gave this darling guy up? His name is Louie, and he is an old english bulldogge. He is 1 1/2 years old. He needed an ACL surgery right before I permanantly adopted him. He is doing great, but may need a dentist :). What do you think? Ha ha.

Birthday Invitation

2008-10-08T21:32:00.001-07:00

Birthday invitation for my friend's little girl's 8th birthday party. So cute! She is going to love it. I can not wait to get my die cuts from SU to make the most darling birthday banner for her. Had so much fun making these, and can not wait to see the look on her face!

Sympathy card

2008-10-08T21:30:00.001-07:00

Sympathy card for my mom's friend. Her boyfriend passed recently and just felt so bad for her. Thought the colors were soothing and a very serene image.

Birthday card

2008-10-08T21:25:00.000-07:00

A birthday card for my friend Melissa. Reminds me of Breakfast at Tiffanys. When I went to visit her in Chicago, had my experience of visiting Tiffanys. Love this color combination.

2008-09-18T12:01:00.000-07:00

Made the darling mini backpack I have seen from others on splitcoast. So cute for give aways at kid's b-day parties and such. And easy to make.

2008-09-11T16:58:00.000-07:00

Invite template I made for my friend's little girl's 8th birthday party. So cute! Love making these.

2008-09-11T16:57:00.001-07:00

Here is a shot of the baby card with the thank you's to give as well as a gift.

Baby card and thank yous

2008-09-11T16:48:00.000-07:00

Made this darling baby card for my friend's neice. Has a darling delicate look, and just so sweet!

Kimono inspired

2008-09-09T18:16:00.000-07:00

I was inspired by a card at a local stamping store called Paper Garden. Love the simplicity of this card

2008-09-06T13:41:00.001-07:00

Here is the purse in a box, an idea I got from some other bloggers off Splitcoaststampers. So darling and easy to make. I have even varied the size for my own purposes for gifts, and goodie bags. Love it!

2008-09-06T13:36:00.000-07:00

Here is a view of what the card looks like when opened.

2008-09-06T13:32:00.000-07:00

Ok, going to try to post some of my cards. Hope you enjoy them. I just recently got back into making cards, and have been having a great time with the creative process again. This first one, was simple and inspired by the Asian theme using velume and embossing. So simple, yet so pretty!

New and Excited to Share

2008-09-06T13:07:00.000-07:00

Well, I am new to blogging and sharing of my card creations. I hope you will enjoy some of my displays, and can share your ideas as well. I love to learn and utilize new ideas to add to my creating process. I will be back!