Snap Happy..

Hi everyone! It's Saturday and that means it's time for another sketch over on the Bella Blvd. blog. For July we were given this sketch to work with from Becky Fleck.

This is what I created using the sketch....
Snap Happy Layout

This was a fun sketch to work with, I stuck pretty close to the original which brought my layout together fast. I only made a few small alterations along the way. I really wanted to showcase this self portrait of my daughter but I only had 1 photo so I placed a polaroid die-cut where the second photo should be. I also changed the direction of the spray pattern and added some confetti for a fun look. I kept the strips of pattern papers in the center of the layout (just like the sketch), but added a hexagon to the background. I love that the Freestyle Sophisticates are so versatile, they are perfect for any occasion!

supplies:
Sand and Surf: Alpha + Bits, Miniatures
Engaged At Last: Bachelorette Party, Bachelor Extras, Alpha + Bits Bachelor/ette
All American: United We Stand
Freestyle Sophisticates: McIntosh, Banana, Gulf, Saltwater, Scallop, Pickle Juice
Designer Tape: Gray Chevron
Crochet Hearts: Gulf, Bell Pepper
Ciao Chip Versatile Elements: Stars and Hearts

All American Girl

I've said it before and I'll say it again... the All American line by Bella Blvd. is my absolute favorite. It is perfect for those patriotic/military photos as well as general themed layouts.

In honor of Independence day tomorrow, I have a layout up on the Bella Blvd blog today, using the All American collection.

All American Girl

When I saw these photos of my friend Suzy's daughter I just knew I needed to use them with the All American collection. The photos (taken of her on Independence day) go perfectly with the bright patriotic colors and patterns.  And, I just love that the polka dot clouds and polka dot flower match her sweet little bows.

supplies:
All American: United We Stand, Boom Boom Pow, Borders and Cute Cuts, Alpha + Bits, Just Write Journaling Stickers
Chipboard Icons: All American
Flags: All American Words
Designer Tape: Gray Chevron
Crochet Hearts: Scallop
Button Market: Red Flowers, Stars

Have a great Independence day everyone!

Everyday With You...

Hey Everyone!  Today is the day that the brand new All American collection from Bella Blvd. starts shipping!

 I have an extra layout on the Bella Blvd. blog today showcasing this beautiful collection.

Everyday With You is an Adventure

I love the versatility of the new All American collection. Even though it boasts a Fourth of July theme, it is also perfect for boys and every day themes too. When I first saw this collection, I knew that I wanted to do a layout about my sons'boundless energy. He is constantly on the go and stays busy all day long. I started my layout by cutting out this fun adventure title out of United We Stand paper, then I paired Blue High Five's and Sienna Ice Chip Alphabet together to finish the title. Bella's fun new All American flags and Designer tapes helped tie everything together.

supplies:
All American: United We Stand, Seeing Stars, Borders and Cute Cuts,
Cardstock Stickers: Just Write, Alpha + Bits, Blue High Five Alphabet, Gulf High Five Alphabet
Family Dynamix: Quadrants
Flags: All American
Chipboard: Chip Alphabet - Sienna Ice, Chip Icons
Designer Tape: Navy Dot, Chlorine Dot, Red Chevron
Button Market: Gulf Squares

Sharing All American projects

Hey everyone,

I have a couple of layouts up on the Bella Blvd blog today featuring the brand new All American line.

Stars and Stripes


Bella's new All American collection helped bring my fourth of July layout to life. I love the playful patterns in this collection, they were perfect for these photos that I took of my kids dressed up on fourth of July.
I started my layout by using both the A side and B side of American Pride paper as the base of my layout.
Then I layered on Bella's Navy dot designer tape, and used the Stars & Stripes cardstock sticker as my title.
I finished it off with flags, chip icons and star buttons.




supplies:
All American: American Pride, United We Stand, Seeing Stars, Borders & Cute Cuts,
Cardstock Stickers: Just Write
Flags: All American, All American Words
Chipboard: Chip Alphabet - Sienna Ice, Chip Icons
Designer Tape: Navy Dot
Button Market: Stars


Our American Hero

Look for me soon in Scrapbook Trends September 2013


As an army wife, I am always looking for the perfect scrapbooking papers and embellishments to record those special moments of my husbands' career. Bella's new All American collection is perfect for honoring and remembering military service members.
This photo is very special to me because it was taken during my husbands two week leave (to come home) during a 1 1/2 year deployment to Afghanistan. I used Bella's Just Write cardstock sticker and Cute Cuts journaling spot to help journal a memory that my kids are sure to cherish for years to come.




supplies:
All American: American Pride, United We Stand, Cute Cuts
Sophisticates: Surf N Turf, Freestyle Scallop
Cardstock Stickers: Just Write
Flags: All American Words
Chipboard: Chip Icons
Designer Tape: Red Chevron, Chlorine Dot

Introducing All American...

Drumroll please!! Are you ready to be wow'ed with stars and stripes?  Have some Fourth of July pictures that you would like to scrap? 

Introducing Bella's first patriotic collection....








One of my favorite pattern papers from the collection is:
American Pride
Just look at how adorable those hearts are!

Here are some sneak peeks of projects that I have made with the collection (look for these on the Bella blog starting next week)


Love what you see? Make sure that you check out the Bella Blvd Blog to see the entire collection revealed and enter for your chance to win it before you can buy it!

Here is a link to the catalog supplement :All American Catalog

The new All American collection begins shipping April 1st!