Belli Challenge #78

It's time for another Belli Challenge! And we are being sponsored again by Terry at Creative Cuts and More! Woo-hoo! This time your challenge is to use Christmas themed embellishments on your creation.


I got to use the gingerbread die cut in felt. Cute! I dressed him up a bit using some tiny pearls for eyes, candy dots(not real candy!) for buttons and a cardstock smile. The ribbon is Making Memories and I've been hoarding it for 3 years now. And I'm still hoarding it. I can only make myself use one section at a time! Crazy. And in real life my card looks all balanced and evenly spaced. I think the shadows are making it look weird in the picture. Dang. Oh well.

Now go check out what the other Belli girls have made! And if you join us in the challenge this time, your keyword is CBC78 for uploading to SCS or PCP.

Thanks for stopping by!



Ingredients!
Paper: PTI Scarlet Jewel CS; Provo Craft Husk CS; Making Memories patterned paper
Stamps:none
Ink:brown chalk ink for distressing
Etc:gingerbread die cut from CC&M; Making Memories ribbon; Pebbles Inc candy dots; K&Co pearls

For Henry

As you may or may not know this has been a tough week. My friend Sarah Anderson lost her son to a virus that he was unable to recover from. Her sweet little Henry passed away Monday November 2, 2009. He was just 3 years old.

Lorie Ames has organized a memorial to honor Henry with trees to be planted at the zoo where he loved to visit nearly everyday in the summer. There are a couple different ways to donate. You can donate directly to the city by printing this form and sending it in with a note that the donation is for Sarah's son Henry Anderson. Also Melissa at Pink Cat Studios has created this adorable digital stamp just for Henry. All the proceeds from the sales(minus paypal costs) will go towards the trees to be planted for Henry.

If you have any questions please let me know or contact Lorie directly.

Also, Kim at Crafts By Kim is offering some blog candy in Henry's name. Check her blog for details.

I know that little Henry is in heaven(where I'm sure there is the coolest zoo ever!) and he is no longer ill. I pray that Sarah knows that as well. Please pray for Sarah and her family. Pray that they will be comforted and that they might know how much they are loved.

Hug your loved ones a little longer today.
My love to you all.





Ingredients!
Paper:PTI white CS; DCWV Animal Crackers stack
Stamps:PCS digistamp
Ink:
Etc:

Belli Challenge #77

Ack. My card is late. We've been having computer problems.

Anyway- this weeks challenge- use raffia or twine. Our sponsor is Sherrod Studios. Check the Belli Blog for all the deets and gorgeous inspiration! I'm making this quick before my internet craps out on me again!




Ingredients!
Paper: SU cardstock; 3 bugs in a rug patterned paper
Stamps: Sherrod Studios image; misc sentiment
Ink:
Etc:brown twine

Belli Challenge #76- Sponsored by Creative Cuts and More

It's Belli time! This weeks challenge is to use at least one leaf on your project. Plus we are super lucky to have Creative Cuts and More sponsor us again!


For my card I used the 5 1/4" Square Window Card for a base. Then I broke down and finally cut into my beloved Basic Grey Mellow paper(how many years have I had this?!). Then a cream layer with my sentiment and a gorgeous Oak Leaf die cut in Wine colored Velvet Paper. Oh my. This leaf die cut just screams to be touched! Finally a bit of twine tied my layers together.


Look, I even decorated the inside! Go me! :o)

Ok, here's the scoop. This week you are definitely going to want to play with us. One lucky participant will win this fabulous Haunted House Castle Mini Album from Creative Cuts and More! Holy moly! That is so stinkin' adorable! Can I be eligible to win?!? Just kidding! But wait... that's not all(said in my best infomercial voice)! There is so much amazing stuff over at Creative Cuts and More, you know you're going to want to go spend some money! So... use coupon code- Bellichallenge1009 to get 15% off your order(the code is good for one week)!

Now, go check out the other projects at the Belli Blog! The keyword is CBC76 if you upload to SCS or PCP but be sure to link up your project on the Belli Blog for a chance to win that awesome kit. :o)

Thanks for stopping by, have a super day!



Ingredients!
Paper:Bazzill card base from CC&M; Cream CS; Basic Grey Mellow patterned paper
Stamps:SU! Bright Blessings Jumbo Wheel
Ink:SU! Chocolate Chip; Versamagic Sahara Sand and Wheat
Etc:Oak Leaf die cut from CC&M; twine

I'm a Bad Blogger!

Really bad. Sorry.

But here's a card-


I picked up this paper a while ago. I love it. I love it so much I went back and bought 3 more sheets of it. If you get a card from me with this paper on it, don't be surprised.




Ingredients!
Paper:Scribble Scrabble Party Time patterned paper; SU! Riding Hood Red CS; PTI Aqua Mist & White CS
Stamps:PTI Birthday Basics; Studio G
Ink:SU! Chocolate Chip
Etc:SU! Curly Label punch; corner rounder