Bella Carta

don't forget .... I've moved!
come find me and the latest post at http://bellacarta.us/

including my new post: http://bellacarta.us/?p=1599

I'm moving!!!

I'm moving!!! I finally invested in my own domain name :-) 

I am now blogging at ----> BELLACARTA.US  <---- (you don't need all caps I just did it that way to stand out!)  

Come find me :-) Leave me a message on the "metamorphis" post and I will draw randomly and send the winner something fun!   In the message please let me know you found me from my old typepad blog.   

new catalog!!!!

TODAY IS THE DAY!!! 

Are you ready to shop?  What will be your favorite purchase?

The new In Colors?  The new clay and molds? Or the stamps

 

You can view the NEW catalog here <----- click

Until June 3rd, you can also still purchase from the current catalog:

THIS PROMOTION WON'T START TILL FRIDAY 5/31, 12:00noon MST  (2:00 PM Eastern for my local peeps!):

WHO LOVES A GOOD MYSTERY???  And who's looking forward to new stuff in the catalog????  If you're thinking about ordering - think about this:  one lucky person who orders between May 31st (after 12:00 noon MST) and June 10th will be the mystery hostess and get free merchandise!  It could be you!!!   You can order and have items shipped direct to you :-) You can order from the new catalog, or the old catalog or the mini!   

For the first few days, you can either order from the NEW catalog, or grab the old catalog and order one more time before you say goodbye! (Only through June 3rd!) 

Here's how it works - 

Simply use the Hostess Code below  in my online store by midnight on Thursday, June 10, 2013.

Important:  When you add your first item to your shopping bag the hostess code must be entered just below the Special Offers section and it should say Rebecca Grohall as the Hostess.

Once all the orders are placed, I will draw ONE name to get hostess benefits on the entire order! I will call/email the winner to get your choices.  Don't forget to select me as the demonstrator:  Rebecca Grohall

Your Hostess Code is: HNHBDWB3

If you have ANY problems at all, please let me know!  We can also do orders the old fashioned way :-) 

 

summer night lights + a MYSTERY!!!

It's that time of year and the new catalog is right around the corner!

This project is super easy, just find a glass votive (try an empty jar or buy one at the Dollar Store - like I did), mod podge and reinkers in your fav colors.  The blue is Coastal Cabana  - with a second coat in Bermuda Blue. The pink one is Melon Mambo and the brown one is the new fabulicious Baked Brown Sugar.  

THIS PROMOTION WON'T START TILL FRIDAY 5/31, 12:00noon MST:

WHO LOVES A GOOD MYSTERY???  And who's looking forward to new stuff in the catalog????  If you're thinking about ordering - think about this:  one lucky person who orders between May 31st (after 12:00 noon MST, 2:00 PM Eastern for local peeps! ) and June 10th will be the mystery hostess and get free merchandise!  It could be you!!!   You can order and have items shipped direct to you :-) You can order from the new catalog, or the old catalog or the mini!   

For the first few days, you can either order from the NEW catalog, or grab the old catalog and order one more time before you say goodbye! (Only through June 3rd!) 

Here's how it works - 

Simply use the Hostess Code below  in my online store by midnight on Thursday, June 10, 2013.

Important:  When you add your first item to your shopping bag the hostess code must be entered just below the Special Offers section and it should say Rebecca Grohall as the Hostess.

Once all the orders are placed, I will draw ONE name to get hostess benefits on the entire order! I will call/email the winner to get your choices.  Don't forget to select me as the demonstrator:  Rebecca Grohall

Your Hostess Code is: HNHBDWB3

If you have ANY problems at all, please let me know!  We can also do orders the old fashioned way :-) 

 

What's new??? new clay and molds from Stampin' Up!

Looking for a fun way to take your cards to the next level?

Stampin Up! is introducing silicone molds and air dry clay in its new catalog. I've had a chance to play and the new products are really fun! The clay is available in white and you can color it with just a few drops of ink from your reinkers.  These are some flowers I made with the new Strawberry Slush - I used a few drops of the reinker to color the clay. When dry I sponged more color onto the flowers.  I used an aqua painter to put a bit of extra color on the center of the largest flower. 

Stay tuned all this week and see what's new in CLAY!  

Excited for the new catalog?   Beginning May 31st you can place your order, and even better - between May 31st and June 3rd, you can order from either catalog!  

I will be running specials starting on May 31st - June 15th, if you place your order with me you'll have the opportunity to earn free stuff!!!!   Please keep checking back! 

I'm not allowed to show you the new molds and clay until the 31st - but I can tell you that they are very similar in size, shape and feel to these available from another company but in some signature designs exclusive to Stampin' Up!  

My prediction?  You are going to love these!  

 

 

 

Retiring Stampin' Up!

Retiring accessories:  Download Availability_en-US

 

Retiring stamp sets:  Download Retired_List_stamps_en-US


If there is anything you're looking for - please let me know if you'd like to order! 
 

Have you ever spotted something and thought it would make a great papercraft poject?

Have you ever spotted something and thought it would make a great papercraft poject? Is this the longest blog title ever?   lol

I saw these framed pieces the other day at IKEA (in Orlando, although I'm sure every store has them) and thought they would make a great papercrafting project! 

I got out my new stampin up punch - Elegant Butterfly and some glossy CS.  I also selected two or three reinkers - for this project I think I used Tempting Turqoise and Orchid Opulence (retired, but you could use your fav color).

Using a straw (or a blow pen/color spritzer tool), just blow those colors around, let dry and use a second or third color (definitel let it dry :-) ).  Then take your punch and punch out some random color patterns.

I added some dimensionals and a sentiment (this is from Upsy Daisy, also retired but you could substitute any sentiment).

 

Last - my big announcement!  After taking a few years off I've rejoined the Stampin Up family! I decided to take advantage of the great deals offered during Sale-a-Bration.   If you'd like to know more, please let me know!   

Vintage trays re-purposed:

(this project initially debuted on my blog on August 31, 2011.

I love going to thrift stores to shop for vintage silver trays (some of them may be silver plate, some are probably just silver colored).   I get them home, clean them one more time, prep the inside surface with a primer coat and then I've added a chalkboard surface to the middle of the trays (some are round, some are oval, a few are rectangular) and then punched the ends for a hanging ribbon (I love my crop-o-dile!).  I typically use three layers of chalkboard paint to get a good layer.  And remember to "prime" your chalkboard surface once its ready - just run your chalk over the top of it. 

I've got Chalkboard spray paint from Krylon and the chalkboard acrylic paint from Martha Steward and I really like both of them. 

 

 

 

one word 2013: joie

 

This is my third year choosing one word for the year - and this year I choose JOY.  (To see my previous year selections <---- click there).  

Robert's Dictionnaire says joie is "sentiment exaltant ressenti par toute la conscience, that is, involves one's whole being."

When used in phrases like Joie de vivre:  (French pronunciation: ​[ʒwa də vivʁ], joy of living) is a french phrase often used in english to express a cheerful enjoyment of life; an exultation of spirit.

Joie de vivre "can be a joy of conversation, joy of eating, joy of anything one might do… And joie de vivre may be seen as a joy of everything, a comprehensive joy, a philosophy of life, a Weltanschauung.  

The lettering is done with an iPad app called "Flowpaper" - its pretty cool! Both photographs were taken locally, the top one is on the water off Cape Canaveral, the bottom one is from Fellsmere, FL.  

Merry Conchmas!