Thursday, September 25, 2008

Bella Blog, Hop and a Skip




I am so excited to participate in my very first challenge. Shannan Teubner our very first Guest Designer challenged a few of us to come up with a gift item using the holiday Bellas.

I decided to use a paper acrylic block from the dollar store and stamped the new prezzie Stella on the top of the box and the mini presents around the border of the container. These paper blocks make the best hostess gifts, teacher gifts are great for masculine gifts (dad's day, teacher etc.) just change Stella for a Fella and voila a masculine block.

I used a cotton ball and green Pebble chalk to warm up the white card stock, Stamped Stella and the presents with Tuxedo black Mementos ink and coloured in with mineral spirits and Lyra coloured pencils. I finished the card with glitter and variegated sheer ribbon. Hope you like this project.

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21 comments:

Vicki Burns said...

This is fabulous! Your coloring is awesome. I really like this project! Thanks for the inspiration!

Unknown said...

Nicky!! This is just a great project and what a fun little hop you guys have put together!! Since Mr. Brown just delivered my new Bella goodies I think I'll just have to break them out and stamp!! :) Have a great weekend!

Shannan Teubner said...

What a phenom project, Nicky!! I think I'll have to give it a try! Thanks for playing with us! :) MWAH

glitter girl said...

Wow - Nicky, I love this idea. Would you believe this is the first time I've visited your blog? Yikes - well, it definitely WON'T be the last! I am a total bella junkie and love that you'll be inspiring me! =)

Taylor said...

So cute, Nicky! What a great idea! I had so much fun with the blog hop and checking out all the fab Bella creations!

Jen del Muro said...

this is so cute!!! stella cracks me up every time i see her!

AmyR said...

This is adorable!! :)

earthtoirene said...

Nicky, your gift is toooo cute! I love the images and the way you colored them. The new Stella is a must have!!!! Thanks for the great idea,

Irene

Luana said...

Nicky!
What a fabulous idea!!! As usual you have done a wonderful job, the colours you've chosen are awesome! I love it! I'll have to get busy making my own now. :-)

ScrapAddict said...

Love it!!

Unknown said...

sWow Nicky,
Cubes are a favourite--but WOW on this one.
Great colours--and love the colour selection.
Thanks for the great idea!!

Unknown said...

Nicky! This is the cutest thing EVER!!!

christine said...

WOW!!!!!
Nicky I LOVE it!!!!!
Awsome job!!!!

Rebecca said...

Absolutely beautiful! Great project Nicky, and the colours are perfect!

Debbie Olson said...

Oh, is this ever sweet, Nicky! It's a fabulous present!

stamping bella said...

phenomenal as usual.. you have outdone yourself! this is the bestest project and I HOPE that Tyler and Jayden's teachers are NOT reading this as I will make this for them!!
love ya
Em

Amanda Pedro said...

ok Nicky,
I just have to buy that Stella girl now! Perfect!
Looks like I'll be visiting.

paper bag create said...

What a great idea! Love the stamps..they're so SWEET! I need to scrap *lift* this idea!
Thank you.
Smiles, Sheri

LindaH said...

Oh Nicky! I LOVE her...she is in my stash but haven`t got any ink to her yet. I can`t wait...ooohhhh and maybe i`ll use the lyras. i`ve used them a bit, but mostly i just open the case and stroke them every once in a while! LOL!

Maria said...

AWESOME Nicky! This is a keeper and definitely a project I'm going to try myself. Perfect for gifts. Big Hugs and have fun on the cruise, Maria

Lynn Put said...

This is so darn cute! I love that Stella and what a great idea to use her for gift giving!