Bella Blvd | My Life 365 | Cool Summer

Welcome blog friends... Today I am on the Bella Blvd Blog and I am cooling off for the summer with the Bella Blvd: My Life 365 collection.  The June set is full of summer fun to create cool cards or scrapbook pages. 

First up we are taking advantage of all the cute Ephemera in this collection.

Create card from white cardstock A2 size.

Cut a panel measuring 3x4 of the June paper and add some foam tape to the back and adhere it to the bottom of the card. Leave some white space at the bottom, so you have white space all around. 

Pick out these fun Ephemera Icons and adhere them to the card. Use some foam tape when overlapping the images. 

Trim off the FUN TIMES from the Doohickey stickers and adhere it to the bottom of the sun image. 

Add one of the teal hearts from the So Much Love Epoxy stickers to your card. 

A very simple card layering all these fun summer Ephemera.

Cooling in the Pool is where I want to be.. 

Create card from white cardstock A2 size.

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

Cut a strip of the June Paper measuring 3/4 x 5 1/2 and adhere it in the center from top to bottom using liquid glue.

Die cut or machine cut a decorative circle measuring 3 1/2 on the Bella Besties 6x6 Freehand Graph & Dot paper and add some foam tape to the back and adhere it to the center of the card. 

Pick out the Keeping Cool in the Pool Ephemera from the Ephemera Icons, add some foam tape to the back and adhere it to the center of the circle. 

Pick out these cool Glasses from the Ephemera Icons and add it to the sentiment using foam tape. 

Finishing with some of those fun Epoxy Dots here and there. Mix up the colors to keep it colorful and fun. 

Bring on Summer.. I am ready.

The My Life 365 collection has you set for each month and June is packed with all things that I love.

Bella Blvd: My Life 365 Collection

June Papers

Bella Besties: 6x6 Graph & Dot Paper

Ephemera Icons

Doohickey Stickers

So Much Love Epoxy Stickers

Epoxy Dot Stickers

 Thank you for stopping by for a little card inspiration.

Sending a card is sending a smile... for sure to brighten someone's day. 

Happy Creating!

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

That Face Backer Paper

Kitty Paws Paper

Smitten Kitten Backer Paper

The Sweetest Clear Cuts

Clever Cat Paper

Clever Cat Backer Paper

Cat Life Paper

Cat Life Backer Paper

Fishbones Paper

Daily Details Paper

Doohickey Stickers

Ciao Chip

Ephemera Icons

Tweet Tweet Bella-Pop

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. 

Altenew supplies using:

Roaming Panda stamp set

Sunbird Spark

Year of the Dragon stamp set

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.

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. 

Bella Blvd MEOW Collection

That Face Paper

That Face Backer Paper

Cat Life Paper

Cat Life Backer Paper

FishBones Paper

Curious Kitty Bella Pop

Picture Purrrfect Paper 

Ciao Chip

Ephemera Words

Ephemera Icons

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Have a crafty fun day. 

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?

Bella Blvd: BOW WOW! 

Dog Pack Paper Backer

Top Dog Paper

Pawprints On My Heart Paper Backer

Sit Stay Speak Paper

Smile Maker Paper Backer

Ephemera Words

Ephemera Icons

Dog Lover Epoxy Stickers

Thank you so much for stopping by.

I hope that you have been inspired.

Make sure to check out the entire collection HERE.

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:

- Party Snake Stamp/Dies

- Layered Fireworks 6x6 Stencil Set

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.

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.

 Bella Blvd: Let's Scrapbook Collection

Capture Color Epoxy Stickers

Daily Details Paper

Color Lover Backer Paper

Borders Paper

Ciao Chip Board

DooHickey Stickers

Scrappy Talk Backer Paper

Clear Cuts Be Happy

Cut It Up Backer Paper

Black and White Luna Alphabet Puffy Stickers

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Have an awesome day full of smiles. 

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. 

Bella Blvd: My Life 365 Collection

April Paper

April Backer Paper

Ciao Chip Icons

Epoxy Stickers

Ephemera Icons

Bella Besties Freehand Graph & Dots 6x6 Paper Pad

Thank you so much for joining me today.

Have a bright and beautiful day.