Scrappin' the Details

Sweet Treat Packaging with Bella Blvd.

One of my favorite items to make at Christmas time, are homemade gifts. Today, I am sharing two quick, and easy ideas that you can use to package holiday treats. They are great as stocking stuffers, a fun surprise for your children,teacher's gifts, or just because. On the Bella Blog the designers have shared fabulous ideas that will sure to give you inspiration!

My first project uses glassine bags that I used to tuck in cookies. These would be perfect for neighbor's gifts. too.

Glassine Treat Cookie Bags

I love using these bags in my mini books, so I always have a few on hand. I love that they are translucent so you can see a bit of what is inside. To add a festive touch, I used Christmas Wishes by Bella Blvd. I love the mix of bright colors, and who would not want to receive this bright package?
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Now, you know how much I love my Cuttlebug! So, I added texture to the bags by using a snowflake embossing folder. Just a simple, and subtle technique that can add a bit more to your project. Originally, I was going with a white snowflake, but I decided to step out of my comfort zone. Who says a snowflake has to be white? (; The snowflake die is bold, so I went with the Quadrant paper that has designs on a smaller scale. It looked much better on this bold embellishment.

A white doily was placed in the center of the snowflake, and then I used a circle sticker from the Journaling Sticker sheet to layer on top. I added my sentiment by inking it on white cardstock cut into a banner. Then securing it in place with a mini clothespin, and red twine.

For my second project, I altered acryclic ornaments found at the craft store. Now, remember the Gumball ornaments from last year? {Click here to see the original post.} I used them again this year, but filled them with skittles. The ornaments are inexpensive, and make a fabulous presentation with sweet treats inside.
Christmas Altered Acrylic Ornaments

Cute little ornaments that will be sure to put a smile on a child's face. For my main embellishemnt I used the Santa Claus from the Cute Cuts paper from Christmas Wishes. I added a bit of detail by adding glitter to the beard, and some paper piecing detail to give him a merry look.
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I added a red brad for his nose, holly to his hat, and a star for a few details.

I inked my sentiment again on a banner shape, and adhered it to his beard. Since his beard is glittered I used my hot glue to secure in place.
One last look at this sweet filled ornament: 

Around the ornament I did add a bit of a border from the Journaling Sticker Sheet. One border was perfect for three of these. On the top I finished each of them with tulle, twine, and pom pom ribbon. 
I cannot wait to make more of these for my daughter's friends. They may also end up as a teacher's gift, too.

Thank you for stopping by my blog, and do not forget to check out all the amazing projects featured on Bella Blvd. 

Supplies used on the projects:

Cute Cuts 12x12 Christmas Wishes	North Pole 12x12 Christmas Wishes	Alpha + Bits Christmas Wishes
Just Write 12x12 Christmas Wishes	Candlelight 12x12 Christmas Wishes	Christmas Wishes Bella Blvd. Quadrant
12 inch Personal Trimmer Fiskars

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Baby it's cold outside {Duetica Woodwynds Font} New Release

It is Wednesday, and honestly I do not know where the time is going! I did start a new job. It is only seasonal at the moment. I am starting to really enjoy it, so I am hoping they keep me on after the holidays.However, with the new job in the mix, I am trying to learn a new routine all over again. I have not had much time to scrapbook, but I do have some free time this weekend. I am planning a day of scrapbooking after church on Sunday. Oh, and of course, after Roman's basketball game. So I am looking forward to a day of being productive, and simply having time to do something I love.

Today, I do have a scrapbook page created with Duetica's new font called Woodwynds. The design team had an opportunity to play with it, before its release. You can now purchase it, by clicking here. Once I saw this whimiscal font, I knew it would be perfect with the Winter Wonder by Bella Blvd. I do not have many snow photos living in California. So this photo is about three years old, and now that I look at it, I may have already scrapbooked it! LOL That is okay, I love it, and wish my daughter was this young all over again.

Baby its cold outside

This photo is not the best of this layout, but hopefully you get the idea. 

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A closeup of the Woodwynds font, and all the different swishes, you can choose from. Once I saw font, it reminded me of snow! I love how it creates movement alongside the snow pattern of the papers. 

A detail of my journaling tag. I used the word stickers from the Winter Wonder collection for my journaling. Super easy, and it conveyed what I needed to on this page. 

Okay, time for me to be productive in my scrapbook room. I have not been in here, in about ten days. Well, it seems that way to me! LOL I need to spend some time cleaning, so when I return later today, I can get in some scrapbooking time. 

I hope your day is wonderful, and thank you for visiting today!

Christmas Tree Altered Project {Bella Blvd.}

Happy Monday!

Today, I have a holiday project that is posted on the Bella Blog. I created a fun, and whimsical Christmas tree, and placed it into a white frame. I love creating holiday projects, and this frame will be perfect for a children's dinner table, or simply on the kitchen counter.

Here is a peek at my project:

For a list of complete supplies, and the project, I hope you will join me on the Bella Blog. There is lots of Christmas inspiration just waiting for you!

Have a fabulous day! Mine will be a busy one, but I am ready for the challenge(;

Free Digital Printables with Stephanie

Trying to catch up on a lot of things at the moment, that need my attention. However, I did not want you to miss out this amazing digital kit! Stephanie, has created amazing digital printables , and wants all of YOU to have them for FREE!! Yes, you read this correctly. 

How cute is this album??? It is a 5x7 Thanksgiving album for recording what everyone is thankful for. So the good news, you can create your album before the Thanksgiving feast. When you are surrounded by those you love, this album will be ready for everyone to fill out. This will be one that you will take out time, and time again. I am hoping to find time to create one for my family. We have a few changes happening in our household, and this book will be fantastic to reflect on all the blessings in our lives. I cannot wait to get started!

Now, head over the Bella Blvd. Blog, where the talented Stephanie has shared the complete tutorial on creating this mini book from start to finish! Enjoy all the free downloads, and have fun creating!

Enjoy your weekend! I will be back next week with projects to share. Thanks for visiting today! 

Bella Blvd. {Frightfully Adorable Altered Stacked Boxes}

Hi, everyone!

If you have been following the introductions of the new Bella Blvd. Design team, today is my turn on the Bella Blvd. Blog.  I am so excited to to be part of their team. I love their playful designs, and it is very easy for me to create with their products. You will definitely need to stop by, because the designers featured today have AMAZING layouts to share with you!  

I created the following Halloween ensemble to add to our Halloween decor. It is another twist on altering boxes, and simply stacking them to resemble a type of paper cake.  They look adorable in the kitchen. I am a bit behind getting out all our decorations, and hope to wrap that up today.

Altered Stacked Boxes

The boxes I used are from JoAnn's, and they came in a package of about five. I cannot find the wrapper at the moment, but they were all different sizes nestled into one another. The Bella Collection I used was the Too Cute to Spook.  What I loved most about this collection was the addition of the color white. I know such a simple color, but it really makes such an impact on this halloween paper. I loved having that neutral color, and simply building upon it.

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Here I used lollipop sticks to hold some fun whimiscal designs. A simple pinwheel, scallop circle, and the adorable chipboard ghost are so cute as the top's centerpieces. 


The moon behind the flower is from the Oct. 31 Cricut Cartridge. I cut it out of cardstock, and finished it with glitter. The flower was originally white and yellow from the Blooms a Bella package. I used Cinder Tattered Angels Mist to completely change the color to a bold black.

The spider is part of a six package ensemble I picked up at Michael's. I thought it would look spooky on the white chipboard spider web. One thing I did try when covering the outside rims was to use spray adhesive. Then I dusted the glitter over it. My friend Jennifer gave me this tip. I did try it, and thought it gave a better coverage. However, it was a little too messy for me. So I painted the last two rims with black paint, and dusted the glitter on top. So, I will need to see my friend in action, because maybe I was a bit impatient! lol


Finally, I used the frightfully adorable sticker, and placed it on a white cardstock banner, and then embellished with a small pinwheel flower.

If you want to read some fun random facts about me, hop on over to the 
Bella Blvd. Blog to check it out!  Thanks for stopping by today!(:

Supplies used:  

Full Moon Too Cute to Sppok Bella Blvd	Alpha & Bits Too cute too spook Bella	Itsy Bitsy Spider Too cute to spook Bella	Just Write Too Cute To Spook Stickers Bella	Too Cute To Spook Chipboard Stickers Bella
Diamond Dust	Oct. 31 Cricut Cartridge

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Bella Blvd {New Releases}

Happy Monday!

Today, I wanted to share with you two of Bella Blvd's new releases! The first one is called:

Here is a peek at some of the collection, and {Click here} to see the rest.

The second one is called:

 

This is only a tiny sampling of both collections. {Click here} to see the entire Spring collection. Stephanie keeps designing such fun, and unique collections! You might also want to check the blog for your chance to win $100 in Bella goodies!

I hope your Monday is off to a great start. I have had a bit of a tough one over here. I locked myself out of the house. You should have seen me trying to break into the house! I had every tool imaginable out there to try, and get in through the back of the house. I was in the garage, when I locked myself out! Of course, it was pointless, so I gave up. Luckily, my neighbor came home, so I borrowed her phone!(in my pajamas I might add) 

Think it is time for a diet coke, and try to start this day over(;

 

Bella

Happy Wednesday!

First, I am so excited to share that my computer is almost up & running.(LOL) It is working, but a bit on the slow side. It is taking me forever to upload photos! They are coming back tomorrow, and let us hope they resolve it, soon! Gabi uses my computer for homework, and everything in between, too.
Next,I am very excited to share this bit of Bella News with you! 


I love scrapbooking, and I am happy to have an opportunity to hopefully, bring Bella inspiration your way! A big THANK YOU to Laura, and Stephanie! I am looking forward to working with everyone on the team! It is going to be a fun year!