Bella Challenges and frustration!!!

I wanted to post a couple cards I got done. I have been sick most of the week and a fever of close to 105 most of yesterday and still between 101-103 today. It sucks though because my work is really not the most understanding. I thought I might be able to go in a little this afternoon because I always feel guilty phoning in, but the Dr. nixed that idea this morning. My BF thought I was going to try work and called there. Of course my co-worker answered and he asked if I was there and she said no. He said I must have been told to stay home then because I was still sick and she made it seem to him like I was lying about being sick at all. I just hate that. I also have 5 kids - 4 that I share my sick time with and 15 days through the year sometimes isn't enough. So I am out of paid leave, so as if I would be home sick not getting paid if I had any other choice....

Sorry! Now I am venting...

This card is for the bella color challenge (73). It was to use red as a focal on the card. I forgot to do the distressing part of it but still am happy with it and planning to send it to my cyber friend Laura who had surgery this week...


This one is for the sketch challenge (73) in the bella forums. I just love Stamping Bella stamps!



You can play along with the bella challenges here.

As always thanks for stopping by and let me know what you think!

Fun color challenges with the Bellas!

As I said - I wanted to post a few bella color challenges for you all that I made this week. The top one here is BCC65. I used regal rose, taken with teal, pretty in pink and gable green. I neglected to realize it was supposed to be a valentine but I needed a birthday card...

The one right below is one I actually love quite a bit. I made it for my niece's wedding. Stevie and Dan a huge congrats to you both!!! It is made with so saffron, bravo burgundy & bordering blue. I had to add glasses to the groom though... :) It is for BCC64.




Last one I made is for color challenge 62. Another card that had a twist I didn't see. We were supposed to combine it with a sketch challenge. Of course - that part I figured that part out after I finished... Oh well! I made this for a little boy baby card for my other niece (not the recently married one...lol). Congrats to you Jen on the arrival of your beautiful little baby boy!!


All of the challenges can be found here...

As always, thanks for stopping by, putting up with my ramble, and please let me know what you think!!

Another Color challenge...

I had trouble sleeping a bit last night so I decided that I was going to stamp early this morning. This is CC183 under the color challenge forum on www.splitcoaststampers.com. The challenge was red riding, grey and green galore. I am glad because I was being challenged trying to use red riding hood!! Ejoy and I will see you again tomorrow!!

Stamping and Blogging...

Happy Monday!

I am just going to start getting into this blogging thing so I hope I am beginning on the right foot! I am hoping to use my blog to show cards and projects I have created and hope that I can inspire you to create your own cards and projects!

The first card I am going to post is my color challenge card from last Tuesday on SCS (www.splitcoaststampers.com). The challenge was to use monochramatic colors. I went with pink and used the new SU bella rose paper, pink pirouette cs & regal rose cs. I used the set watercolor minis which is retired now, but still one of my favorites! I used pink pirouette and regal rose ink and black stazon. I also used some prima flowers. I incorporated the faux stitching and was pretty pleased with the end results!

Thanks for stopping in and once I get a better hang of this I am hoping to offer some blog candy! Keep checking back!

Angie