So don't be afraid to let them show...your true colors, true colors are beautiful like a rainbow...

Hi, sistahs! Happy Bellariffic Friday! This week's challenge from Stamping Bella was to use Polka Dots...super fun. Did you play along? If you did, don't forget to link your card in the SCS gallery (BELLARIFFIC0812) for a chance to win a 20.00 voucher from Stamping Bella!

This week I colored up another new image...this one is called Painter Meg. Isn't she a cutie?


I stamped her in Memento Black on Bella's Bestest Paper and colored with Copic Markers. Then I sponged the edges of the image with Soft Sky ink...love how it looks here. The sentiment was stamped in Stazon on a strip of vellum and adhered over the image.


The polka dot paper is from Echo Park, but I changed the brown dots to black with a Copic marker. To finish off the image I added some highlights with a white charcoal pencil...love that thing!

So next week is a SKETCH CHALLENGE! Here's the sketch to work with:

All you have to do to play along is create a project with the sketch using Bella Stamps and send your card to Emily (emily@stampingbella.com) by Thursday night! You'll be entered to win some Bella Bucks $$$, and your card will be published on the Bloggabella!  Also, if you upload to your gallery on Splitcoast as well (it's free!) using our keyword (you can find that in our forum HERE) you have two chances to win some BUCKEROONIS! Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. Don't forget to check out the other goodies posted on Emily's Blog HERE, and post a comment for another chance to win some Bucks. Have a fabulous day!

Painter Meg Stamp	Bella's Bestest Paper	Memento Tuxedo Black Ink	Copic Markers	Stazon Jet Black
Stampin' Up Ink	Kraft Cardstock from Canvas Corp	Stampin' Up Cardstock	A Walk in the Park Collection by Echo Park	Translucent Vellum
Houndstooth Paper Collection	Open Scallop Edger Punch by EK Success	Scor-Tape	Jumbo Sponge Dauber by Tsukineko

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Here we are as in olden days, happy golden days of yore...faithful friends who are dear to us, gather near to us once more...

Hi y'all! Happy Tuesday! It's time for another Skipping Stones Design sketch, and this one is fabulous!


This month we are focusing on texture...Pumpkin Seed Sentiments and Timeless Textures happen to be two of my favorite sets from SSD, and they BOTH happen to be on sale for only $12.49 each! Perfect for stocking stuffers. *wink* Here's the card I created, also featuring product from Canvas Corp...so totally yummy:


I'm thinking I'll use this card to enclose a family photo in the little envelope...but it would also be perfect for a gift card enclosure, don't you think? The finished card measures 5.25" square. I started with a 5" square of Kraft cardstock and created a pattern with Pumpkin Seed Sentiments using Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, and Fresh Snow inks. I added a little bit of coordinating solid cardstock, then popped up a little "December 25th" circle from the Naughty or Nice paper, adding some Christmas Red Stickles to make it stand out a little more. I'm always looking for ways to use my mini Library Clips, and I thought this looked super cute. Here's a closer look:


I stamped the back of the envelope  with snowflakes from Sassy Snow in Cherry Cobbler ink, then added the bottom of a Kraft tag with that sweet sentiment from Christmas Swirls embossed in black. I tied the envelope shut with rope from the Kraft tag packaging...I thought it looked pretty cute. Some more stickles to the snowflake centers finished it off.

I hope you will play along with us this week...you'll have a chance to win free stamps! Thanks for stopping by, and don't forget to check out all the gorgeousness from my fellow designers! Have a fabulous day!

Jen del Muro (Guest Sketch Artist)

Tosha Leyendekker (Guest Designer)

Windy Robinson (Guest Designer)

Kendra Sand (Guest Designer)
Canvas Corp Blog (December Sponsor)

Stephanie
JoAnn
Karen
Wendy Price
Jingle
Katie
Wendy Jordan
Taylor
Kandi

Pumpkin Seed Sentiments (SSD)	Christmas Swirls Stamp Set by Skipping Stones Design	Sassy Snow Stamp Set by Skipping Stones Design	Versamark Watermark Ink	Stampin' Up Ink
Fresh Snow Pigment Ink from PTI	Stampin' Up Cardstock	Kraft Cardstock from Canvas Corp	Kraft Scallop Tags by Canvas Corp	Naughty or Nice on Kraft by Canvas Corp
Bracket Edger Punch by EK Success	Mini Library Clips from Stampin Up	Stickles	Detail Embossing Powder by Ranger

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Walking on the street with in my new lafreak, yeah...This is how I roll, animal print pants, I patrol...

Happy Friday, y'all! This week our Bellariffic Friday challenge was to add snow to our cards. The temps have been back and forth from 50-80, but this is definitely the only snow I've seen in a VERY long time! We did have our first frost here this morning, so I am crossing my fingers for snow at some point!


On to my card! I had this image of Izzie has a Brelly in my stash, and I thought she would be really cute with a little snow! So I added some ground and little dots here and there with white Liquid Applique...I love that stuff. She was stamped in Memento Black ink and colored with Copics, by the way. Here's a closer look:


My layout was kind of ho-hum, so I dug around and found some paper doilies. Perfect! After mixing some acrylic paints to match her dress, I painted the doily and aged it with distress ink a little bit. I love the little bit of pop it adds to the card. I also added a seam binding bow and a yummy Prima flower just because. *grin*

Well, sistahs...thanks so much for stopping by to see me today! Don't forget to check out Bloggabella for all the other fabulous creations from da Babes & da Sistahood. If you want to play along next week, our theme is: 

Holiday Wishes!

 Create a card or project with a holiday theme.

We also have a question for you! We are planning next year's Bellariffic Friday challenges and would like to know: What are your favorite challenges? I'd love it if you'd leave me a comment and tell me what you think. Can't wait to hear your ideas! Thanks so much, and have a fabulous and Bellariffic Friday!

Izzie has a Brelly by Stamping Bella	Bella's Bestest Paper	Memento Tuxedo Black Ink	Copic Markers	Distress Ink
Prima Cameo Roses	Eskimo Kisses 6x6 Paper Pad by Basic Grey	Restoration 6x6 Pad by Crate Paper	Open Scallop Edger Punch by EK Success	White Liquid Applique
White Paper Lace Doily	Acrylic Paint by DecoArt	Hug Snug Seam Binding

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