Friday, June 6, 2025

Bella Blvd | Meow Inspiration


Happy Friday Bella Blvd friends... Annette Allen here with you today and I am sharing from the new Meow collection. I love showing you all how to use these collections on other projects. My main focus is cards and I always have fun creating with all the Bella Blvd collection. Today I am sharing two cards, one that shows you how to use your scraps and the other has a little interaction element, so let's get started.


Don't throw those scraps away, create a background using all those strips you cut off. 


Create card from white cardstock A2 size.

Cut 1/2 or 1 inch strips of all the papers in the Meow collection and adhere them to a white A2 panel using liquid glue. Layer them and let them go in all sorts of directions. Leave a little white space here and there. Adhere the panel to your card base once you are happy with the background you have created. 

Cut 3 squares measuring 1 3/4 (two on the Meow papers) and (1 on pink cardstock). Adhere the two designer paper squares together using foam tape but off set them when you adhere them together. Now adhere the third square using liquid glue, make sure to also off set this square too. 

Create a sentiment from the Ciao Chip and adhere it to the center of your fun square design. 

Let's also add the red heart from the Tweet Tweet Bella-Pop. 


Don't you just love all those fun patterns together? No need to pick one, use them all. 


Peek a boo... cute kittens warming. 


Create card from white cardstock A2 size.

Cut an A2 panel of The Sweetest Clear Cuts and adhere it to the white A2 panel. Now adhere that panel to your card base. 

Die cut or machine cut an A2 panel with 4 windows on the That Face backer paper. Adhere this panel to the card using tear tape. 


Machine cut or die cut one square and one rectangle that measures the same as your open windows. You can hand cut or if you have a die that creates windows that open, go ahead use them for this peekaboo card. Adhere those frames to your card, but don't adhere your windows that open down, so we can open them. 

Pick out from the Meow Ephemera some cute images that you would like to be under your windows and adhere them inside using tear tape. 

For the lower right window I cut out the cat from the Daily Details paper. Adhere this cute cat using foam tape for a little dimension. Let's also add the MEOW talking bubble from the Ephemera Icons.

Finishing with the scalloped circle from the Doohickey stickers. I added foam tape to the back and adhered it to the card. 


Two simple cards with a little window action.  So many fun ways to use this collection and the fun part is putting all the elements together to create a card for tell a story on a scrapbook page.

Bella Blvd: MEOW Collection


Thank you so much for stopping by.
Have a day full of smiles. 

June | Lunar New Year Challenge


Happy day crafty friends. Today I am sharing a simple but fun card using one of Lunar New Year Challenge amazing sponsors Altenew. There are four prizes up for grabs and Altenew is one of them. All you have to do is link up HERE.  Please check rules and guidelines for entering. 




Create card from white cardstock A2 size.

Cut an A2 panel on orange cardstock and adhere it to the card base using liquid glue.

Cut a panel 4 x 5 1/4 and stamp the Altenew Roaming Pandas stamp set using black ink.  I started in the middle and then stamped the other two on top and bottom.

Stamp the sentiment directly onto the panel under the center panel using black ink. 

Adhere this stamped panel to the card using liquid glue. 

Finishing with a small strip of black and white paper adhered to the bottom of the sentiment. 


Super simple, but don't you just love those adorable panda's? 

Make sure to link up HERE for a chance to win one of four prizes.


Please read the Challenge Rules HERE. You must create a new 2025 Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year or Year of the Snake card (snake birthday and snake baby cards are welcome)! Multiple entries are allowed. Backlinking to an older project is strictly prohibited.


Our June Lunar New Year Challenge will run from 12:00am EST on June 1, 2025 through 12:00pm EST on June 30, 2025. We would love to see you using products from our generous sponsors! The four lucky winners will be randomly selected from all eligible entries and announced at the start of the June Challenge.

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Bella Blvd: MEOW Collection Inspiration


Welcome Blog friends.. how about some card creating today using the new Bella Blvd MEOW collection. This collection is so darn cute and totally fun to create with. Just look at those cute faces.. awww


It was hard to pic which Bella-Pop I was going to use, because they are all so adorable. 
Well let's get started creating....


Create card from white cardstock A2 size.

Cut an A2 panel on the MEOW Cat Life Backer Paper and adhere to the card base using liquid glue or tape runner.

Cut a strip of the That Face Paper measuring 2 1/2 x 4 1/4 and adhere to the lower part of the card using liquid glue or tape runner.

Cut a strip of the That Face Backer Paper measuring 1 1/2 x 4 1/4 and adhere to the center of the card using liquid glue or tape runner. 

Cut a strip of the Cat Life Paper measuring 1 x 4 1/4 and adhere to the center of the center strip using liquid glue or tape runner. 

Lots of fun layers...


Die cut or machine cut a circle on the Fishbones Paper measuring 3 1/4 round, add some foam tape to the back and adhere it to the center of the card.

Now time for the adorable Bella-Pop Curious Kitty, it already has adhesive on the back so stick it to the center of the circle and add the hearts around. They are part of the same set. 

Pick out a fun sentiment from the Ephemera Words and adhere it to the card using foam tape. 

Finishing with one of those fun Ephemera Icons fishes, adhere it to the card using a drop of liquid glue. 


Up next we have these adorable framed kitties... I could not resist.


Create card from white cardstock A2 size.

Cut a panel A2 size on the Fishbones Paper and adhere it to the card base using liquid glue. 

Using a die or machine, cut out these cute framed kitties from the Picture Purrrfect Paper. I cut out 12 of them. 

Now take those framed kitties and add them to your card base using liquid glue. Rotate the circles and squares. 

Pick out this framed kitty from the Ephemera Icons, add some foam tape to the back and add it to the card. 

Pick out the MEOW speech bubble from the MEOW Ciao Chip and adhere it to the card using foam tape. 

Finishing with FRIENDS FOREVER Ephemera Words, add some foam tape to the back and add it to the card. 


Two cards full of cute kitties. 
This is a must see/must have collection. 
Make sure to check out the entire collection. 



Thank you so much for stopping by.
Have a crafty fun day. 

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Bella Blvd | B🐾W WOW! | Mother's Day Inspiration


Welcome blog friends, today I am sharing from the newly released Bella Blvd BOW WOW! collection. If you are a dog lover you have got to get your hands on this fun and colorful collection. 


First up is this cute little puppy sharing some love for his Mom, who take's good care of him all year long. 


Create card from white cardstock measuring 4 1/2 x 5 1/2.

Cut a panel measuring 4 1/2 x 5 1/2 on the SMILE MAKER Backer paper and adhere it to the card base using liquid glue.

Cut an A2 panel on the SIT STAY SPEAK Paper and adhere it to the center of the card base using liquid glue. 


Cut three strips of the PAWPRINTS ON MY HEART Paper Backer measuring 1 x 4 1/4 and adhere them to the card starting at the bottom using liquid glue. Leave a small gap between each strip. 

Cut three strips measuring 3/4 x 4 of the TOP DOG Paper (make sure to not cut on the design) cut between the white space. Adhere these strips in the center of the PAWPRINTS ON MY HEART Paper Backer paper using liquid glue. 

Cut two strips measuring 1/8th of the DOG PACK Paper and adhere these strips in between the three strips using liquid glue.

Pick out this adorable pup from the Ephemera Icons, add some foam tape to the back and adhere it to the center of the card. 

To finish pick out this I LOVE YOU Heart and red heart from the Ephemera Words and adhere them to the card using foam tape. 


Next up we have these two little pups playing in the garden.


Create card from white cardstock A2 size.

Cut a strip measuring 4 1/4 x 2 1/2 of the DOG PACK Paper Backer and adhere to the lower part of the card base using liquid glue.

Pick out the We ❤️ You sentiment and Flower garden from the Ephemera Words. 

Add some foam tape to the lower half of the flower garden and adhere it to the card where the designer paper meets the card base. Do not put foam tape on the top part, because we are going to tuck these cut pups behind it. 

Pick out these two pups from the Ephemera Icons and adhere them to the card using liquid glue. Tuck them behind the flower garden, so it looks like they are peeping out. 

Add the We ❤️ You sentiment using foam tape to the back and adhere it to the right side of the card by the flower garden. 

Let's also add one of those Dog Lover Epoxy hearts to the sentiment. 


Simple but oh so cute.... don't you think?



Thank you so much for stopping by.
I hope that you have been inspired.

Make sure to check out the entire collection HERE.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

May Lunar New Year Challenge...


Welcome blog friends.. Today I am sharing a little inspiration for the May Lunar New Year Challenge. It is a new month and that means a new challenge with 4 prizes up for grabs. 

Trinity Stamps is one of this month's sponsors.  I am creating with Trinity Stamps:


Create card from white cardstock A2 size.

On a white A2 panel stencil the Layered Fireworks stencil. You can use the entire stencil or choose one design like I did and cover your panel with it using red, pink and yellow inks. 

Add a yellow sequins to the center of each firework using liquid glue.

Adhere your panel to your card base using liquid glue or a tape runner.

Stamp out this adorable Party Snake and color using your favorite medium. Die cut it out and add some foam tape to the back and adhere it to the center of your card. 

Stamp out the sentiment on white cardstock using black ink and adhere it to the card using foam tape. 

To finish I gave the balloons a little polka dot action here and there using a white gel pen. 


I very simple and colorful card, just in time for a fun celebration. 


Make sure and link up your cards HERE for a chance to win one of these amazing prizes. 

Please read the Challenge Rules HERE. You must create a new 2025 Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year or Year of the Snake card (snake birthday and snake baby cards are welcome)! Multiple entries are allowed. Backlinking to an older project is strictly prohibited.

Our May Lunar New Year Challenge will run from 12:00am EST on May 1, 2025 through 12:00pm EST on May 31, 2025. We would love to see you using products from our generous sponsors! The four lucky winners will be randomly selected from all eligible entries and announced at the start of the June Challenge. 

When sharing your challenge entries on social media, feel free to save this badge and post it along with your project. Please tag us @lunarnewyearchallenge on Instagram and use the hashtag #lunarnewyearchallenge so everyone can find and be inspired by all your amazing projects!

Thank you so much for stopping by.
Happy Crafting.

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Bella Blvd | Let's Scrapbook | Friend Inspired


Today  I am sharing from the Bella Blvd: Let's Scrapbook collection. Today's cards are Friend inspired.  You can always use a good friend card... right? 


First up we have a fun shaker card with lots of colorful layers, so let's get started. 


Create card from white cardstock A2 size.

Die cut or machine cut an A2 panel on the Let's Scrapbook: Scrappy Talk Backer paper and adhere to the card base using liquid glue.

Die cut or machine cut an open centered rectangle on the Cut It Up Backer paper measuring 3 x 4.

Cut another rectangle on the Clear Cuts Be Happy and adhere it to the back of the open center rectangle. 

Flip over the rectangle and add some foam tape to the back, but only on the areas where you will not see it through the Clear Cuts. 

Die cut or machine cut another rectangle on white cardstock measuring 3 x 4. 




Fill the window with sequins, pill the protectant layer on the foam tape and adhere the white panel to close up the shaker. 

Adhere the shaker to the center of the card using liquid glue.

Pick out three of the scalloped banners from the Let's Scrapbook DooHickey stickers and add some foam tape to two of the backs and use liquid glue on the third and adhere them to the top part of the shaker and make sure to layer them so they overlap each other. 

Let's use this fun INSPIRED Rainbow Ciao Chip board and adhere it to the center of the shaker using foam tape 

Finishing with spelling out BY U from the White Luna Alphabet Puffy Stickers.


Let's get colorful with patterns...


Create card from white cardstock A2 size.

Cut a panel measuring A2 size on the Color Lover Backer paper and adhere to the card base using liquid glue.

Cut 4 of the Borders from the Borders Paper and adhere them at an angle to the card using liquid glue. 

Cut the FRIENDS AND CREATE tags from the Daily Details paper and trim them down. Adhere the sentiments to the card at an angle using liquid glue on the Create sentiment and foam tape on the Friends. 

Cut a strip of white cardstock measuring 4 1/4 x 1 and spell out TOGETHER using Black Luna Alphabet Puffy Stickers and add it to the card using foam tape. 

Finishing with those fun scissors from the Capture Color Epoxy Stickers. 


Shakers are a little more challenging but oh so fun to create. Give it a try and have fun.




Thank you so much for stopping by.
Have an awesome day full of smiles. 

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Bella Blvd | My Life 265 | Spring Inspiration


Let's get Springy with the Bella Blvd My Life 365 collection. We are creating with the April set. This collection has a special set for each month. We are definitely celebrating Spring today. 


First up we are celebrating flowers. Lots of them...


Create card from white cardstock A2 size.

Die cut or machine cut a decorative A2 rectangle on the Bella Besties Freehand Graph & Dots Rainbow 6x6 paper pad. Adhere the panel to your card base using liquid glue. 

Die cut or machine cut two flowers on the April Paper and the Bella Besties Freehand Graph & Dots Rainbow 6x6 paper pad. Mix and match the pretty designs to create a colorful flower.  Pick flowers that you love, any flower will work when creating this card. 


Pick out this fun wheelbarrow full of flowers from the Ephemera Icons and add some foam tape to the back and adhere it to the lower part of your card. 

Adhere the pretty flowers to your card using foam tape.

From the April Paper trim down this SPRING HAS SPRUNG sentiment. Cut part each work and then adhere the first two works using liquid glue and the third using foam tape. 

Finishing with a few of those pretty Epoxy Stickers here and there. 


Next up we are keeping it simple and sweet.


Create card from white cardstock A2 size.

Cut an A2 panel on the April Paper and adhere it to your card base using liquid glue.

Trim down this fun square with Hello Spring from the April Backer Paper and add some foam tape to the back and adhere it to the center of the card. 


Pick out this pretty flower from the My Life 365 Ciao Chip Icons, add some from tape to the back and adhere it to the lower part of the card. The stem you will need to double up the foam so it lines up with the top part. 

Die cut or machine cut a small bow from the Bella Besties Freehand Graph & Dots paper and adhere it to the card using liquid glue. 

Finishing with one Epoxy Stickers in the center of the bow. 

 Two very simple cards, filled with Spring fun. 




Thank you so much for joining me today.
Have a bright and beautiful day. 

Sunday, April 6, 2025

Lunar New Year Challenge | April Inspiration


YAY! it is April and time for another fun Lunar New Year Challenge.
Four amazing Sponsors, four amazing prizes.


Today I am sharing some inspiration from one of the awesome sponsors Altenew.
This card can be used for a Birthday or for just telling someone they are amazing. 

I have created this card using Altenew:


Create card from white cardstock A2 size.

On one of the Altenew Watercolor Papers, watercolor the entire panel using yellow, orange and red. Use the Altenew Watercolor Brushes for a smooth blending. Set aside and make sure to let dry completely before die cutting the Halftone Cover Plate. 

On another sheet of the Watercolor Paper stamp these pretty flowers from the Flowering Dogwood stamp set. Make sure to use an ink that is made for watercoloring. We do not want the ink to smudge. 

Watercolor the flowers using the Altenew Watercolors 36 Pan Set. Lots of colors to choose from, so use whatever colors make you happy. I am a pink and orange kind of gal. I watercolored the flowers using the Altenew Brushes, they are round and sure do make watercoloring easy. 

I did not have the coordinating die so I did a little fussy cutting after the image was completely dry. 

Add some foam tape to the back and adhere it to your card. 

Stamp this pretty sentiment from the Tangerine Grove stamp set on white cardstock using black ink. Trim down and add it to your card using foam tape. 

To finishing I mixed a little gold with water and sprinkled the card for a little sparkle. Make sure to let dry completely before handling. 


Thank you for stopping by.
Have a crafty fun day and don't forget to link up. 

Please read the Challenge Rules HERE. You must create a new 2025 Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year or Year of the Snake card (snake birthday and snake baby cards are welcome)! Multiple entries are allowed. Backlinking to an older project is strictly prohibited.

Our April Lunar New Year Challenge will run from 12:00am EST on April 1, 2025 through 12:00pm EST on April 30, 2025. We would love to see you using products from our generous sponsors! The four lucky winners will be randomly selected from all eligible entries and announced at the start of the May Challenge.