Big Blossom Bella

Oh my..it has been a long time since I've posted. But here I am...and it is a beautiful day here in Saskatchewan. At least I think so ..after the cold rainy days we've been having.

Last weekend we went to Beinfait to visit our daughter and her husband. They recently bought a house there....it is Very Nice! We had lunch in Estevan and after lunch my daughter and I did a little shopping. We went to the nicest little stationary store with scrapbook and stamping supplies. We had a great time! ...they actually had a nice variety of clear stamps and hero arts. The prices were very reasonable. We bought some stamps and prima flowers to share....they had great colors. My daughter and I are indeed "Partners in Crime"....but... we can't really count the things we buy and share as "Spending Money" right?....I mean aren't we really "Saving Money??".....yup....and that's a Good Thing isn't it?

I have a card to share...... I love Bellas...

For stamps I used SU's Riveting, Big Blossom, Paisley Background, Linen Background, Amazing to Zany and Stamping Bella - Bella stamp. All inks are SU. The Bella image is painted with H20's. Stamping Bella is quite shimmery although you can not tell in the scan.

I used the Cuttlebug Swirl folder on green Costco paper. Cardstock is Costco and Michaels. The ribbon is from Michaels.

I am trying to learn to use the many different stamps I have been collecting..as I seem to be more of a collector than a doer. I am also a hopeless blog browser...I get so involved with enjoying other peoples blogs ..that I often use my crafting time up. I guess I am going to have to limit myself..but it is so hard .... there are so many wonderful blogs out there.

Thanks again everyone for checking out my blog and the "Wonderful Comments"

Have a Great Weekend!!!

Hoppy birthday!

We drove to Winnipeg, Manitoba this weekend. The weather on Sunday was horrible...Raining and Snowing. We were very glad to leave that storm behind on our way back to Saskatchewan. I did a little shopping at Costco and found the box of ribbon everyone has been raving about over the last few months. Wow!..it is really nice ribbon..and at such an affordable price.. 40 spools for $24.99!! I would have liked to checked out a scrapping or stamping store there but there wasn't time...maybe next time.

Today I have a Birthday Card to share. My daughter has had this Su set Unfroggetable for over a year. I've always liked it and finally bought it a month ago. Isn't he the cutest little froggy?

To make this card I used Michaels cardstock and Costco's printed papers. I used H2o's for the painting. Gold embossing for the crowns. The ribbon is just from Dollar Store.

I hope everyone is enjoying signs of Spring. The temp. here right now is 1°C and the rest of the week even warmer. Hurray!! for Spring!!

Spring Bella

It looks like spring is finally on its way here. The temps. have warmed up and the snow is melting. My husband and I went for a nice walk tonight on Pavement!! It was wonderful!

I have a new Bella Card. I enjoyed using some spring colors. The yellow cardstock is from Michaels, rose cardstock is from Joe Annes. The green paper (embossed with the Cuttlebug) is from Costco. I really don't know where the patterned paper is from. I used prismacolor pencils and oderless mineral spirits on the Bella image. Hi There is from SU. I used SU ribbon and flower punches to make the flowers. I've accented the hair and flowers with Stardust pens. I am anxiously waiting for my Spring Mini order from SU...it should be here early next week..Yay!!

Babies & Bunnies

Yay!!! Tomorrow I can order from the SU Spring Mini. I am going to order the Special Bundle and Doodle this. My husband said I can order the Paper cutter for myself for my coming Birthday (which isn't for a few months...gotta talk him into letting me have it as soon as it comes). Hmmn... maybe I should start thinking about Mother's Day too...lol.

Here is a baby card I recentlly made. I used the set A New Little Someone from SU.

The Pink Card stock is from Costco. The brown card stock and ink is SU Close to Cocoa. The scalloped layer is made with a Provo craft scissors. I water colored the bunny with H2o's and a paint brush. I spattered the card with a brown water color pencil and a old paintbrush. I just wet the brush and flicked it on the open lead over the card stock.

I'd like to Thank Everyone for their kind comments on my cards. It really makes my day!!

Buds Birthday

A few days ago I went to the city with my husband for his eye appointment. I noticed a scrapbook store just a block away. You can guess where I went. Hubby told me to go to the car when I was done...lol..he had to come and get me..as usual I was still browsing. I had a great time looking at the Basic Grey paper. I just love that stuff..the look and the feel of it. It reminds me of when I was in my obsessive fabric phase...and yes...I may win the contest titled, "The one who dies with the most fabric Wins!' Interests change, I haven't bought fabric for a few years....But, before I'm through..lol..I may be eligible to enter a few more of these types of contests e.g. paper, stamps & ink!

I made this card for my Mothers Birthday. I used SU Bud Basics stamp set. I love the 2 step stamping, it looks good even when your not lining it up. The paper was from Costco. Cardstock, ink and ribbon was from SU. I used diamond glaze on MOM. Stitched on ribbon with a gold pen. I used my new SU punch for the corners.

Have a Great Day!

Hugs and Kisses

Wow! I was begining to think I was not going to get these finished for Valentines Day...but I did (like yesterday at 4:00 p.m.)

I used Costco paper for the the base. I stamped the backgrounds with a SU Love Matters set. I used SU Close to Cocoa and White Craft Ink. Corrugated paper is SU Choc Chip. Netting is dry wall tape. Hearts are just cut out. Hugs and Kisses is a Michael's stamp, embossed with White. Doodles are SU white pen. Assorted ribbons were used for the top.

I'm pretty happy with them. Happier that everyone I gave them to liked them. But who wouldn't??? They had Hershey's Hugs and Maraschino Kisses in them...Mm mm.

What's New!

Just dropping in to tell you about the new things I've added to my blog. On the right you can subscribe to feed blitz ...they send a nice little email letting you know when I have something new to Artfully Ila's.

I have also added some links of my favourite places for you to check out. Be sure to check Trina's Timeless Treasures. Not only is she a wonderful stamper, crafter and painter....She is also my Oldest Daughter!! yup....(my little Sugar Plum) as I use to call her when she was young....Lol..I am sure I will be hearing about this. Did I also mention she has a Great sense of humour?? ..Seriously she really does and is a Fantastic person and Friend.

I am going to go and play now till I have to make supper. Have to finish a few valentines.

Happy Valentines Day!!