Category Archives: Clean and Simple (CAS)

Hello everyone! It’s time for another challenge with Stamping Bella! This week the team is revisiting older, a.k.a. “vintage,” images. I chose super-sweet Tiny Townie Pirate.

Isn’t she the sweetest? I love her little patched flag.  And the sentiment is too cute.  🙂

Copic markers – BG10, BG70, C00, C1, C2, C3, E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, E51, R01, R02, R29, R89, Y21, YG91, YG93, YG95

After stamping onto X-Press It Blending Card, I colored with Copic markers and then matted onto Queen & Company‘s versatile Simple Stripes patterned paper.

You can find all of Stamping Bella’s adorable Tiny Townies HERE.

NEXT WEEK’S CHALLENGE

Use any current image from the Stamp of the Month category, Edgar & Molly. As a reminder, Edgar & Molly Vintage Snail Set is available at 50% off through April 30, 2021. All challenge details can be found HERE.

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Hello everyone! I hope you’ve had a nice week. Mine has been very busy…which is so strange to be experiencing after having so much of “nothing” going on for so long.

This week the Stamping Bella team is using the April Stamp of the Month, Edgar & Molly Vintage Snail Set. The five image set is 50% off through April 30th.

Copic markers – BG10, BG70, E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E23, E25, E27, E29, E31, E35, E37, G21, G24, G28, R01, R02, R24, R29, R89, W00, W1, W2, W3, W4, W5, W7, 110, Y17, Y21, YR16, YR18, YR31

In addition to the images I used here, the set includes a teacup and a snail.  I stamped onto X-Press It Blending Card, colored with Copic markers and then adhered a scrap of gingham paper, a heat embossed Encouragement sentiment and three of the 4,000 brads I still have from 80 years ago. (Someone please bring these back! haha.)

Copic markers – B21, B23, BG10, BG11, C00, C1, E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, RV11, RV32, V01, V12, V15, Y21, YG03, YG05, Y35

Also this week, I created one last Easter card using Bundle Girl Bunny with an Easter sentiment.

NEXT WEEK’S CHALLENGE

Use a vintage Stamping Bella image, meaning one NOT from the current/most recent release. (If the image is not listed in the “what’s new” category, then it’s considered “vintage.”) All challenge details can be found HERE.

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Hello everyone! This week the Stamping Bella team is revisiting the latest release. I love the release so it was pure pleasure for me to do so.  I actually chose two.

Copic markers – BG10, BG11, C00, C1, E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E30, E50, R24, R29, R59, R83, RV11, RV32

First I used Oddball Marie Antoinette. I think she’s fabulous and the two sentiments that come with the image are pretty great also.  🙂 I colored her in reds and pink, matching Queen & Company‘s Happy Hearts patterned paper.

Copic markers – E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E30, E31, E35, E37, R00, R85, RV11, RV32, W00, W1, Y21, YG03, YG05, YG17, YG63, YR14, YR15, YR18

I also used new Curvy Girl with a Sign. I love that there are five different sentiments to stamp on her paper.  (I used “I miss you” here.) I paired her with Q&C’s Vintage Truck-Sweater Weather patterned paper. To the right, I adhered a couple of Taylored Expressions’ All Wrapped Up die-cut packages.

Copic markers – BG10, BG11, BG70, C00, C1, C2, C3, E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E30, E31, E33, E35, E37, G20, G21, G24, G28, R01, R02, R83, RV11, RV32, V12, V15, YG03, YG07

Also this week I used an older, totally adorable image, Tiny Townie Ella Loves Easter. I stamped an Easter Sentiment and then matted onto Q&C’s Garden Party patterned paper. A pink Flower Button was tacked onto the sentiment strip.

NEXT WEEK’S CHALLENGE

Use any current Stamping Bella image. (No restrictions.) All challenge details can be found HERE.

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Hello everyone! It’s the final day of Spring previews featuring Stamping Bella‘s latest release.  All images will be available for sale tomorrow morning and I can’t wait! I haven’t seen everything so I’m as excited as some of you!

Today the team is featuring designs using a new character, Dandy Lion. I think you’ll like him!

All of my samples were stamped onto X-Press It Blending Card and colored with Copic markers.

Hello Dandy Lion

Copic markers – E30, E31, E71, R000, W1, W3

I *love* Hello Dandy Lion! This particular image is my absolute favorite of the bunch (from those I’ve seen so far).  I stamped him and his coordinating sentiment, colored his face and hands with markers, then stamped again onto a page ripped from an old book. (I got the book from a freebie bin at a used book store. One old encyclopedia is enough to last a lifetime!) I then very carefully cut out his mane, glued over the first stamped image and added shading with Copic markers. I also added white highlights to the “bubbles” using a Kirarina Wink White Pearl pen.

Dandy Lion Protector of Hearts

Copic markers – BG000, C00, C1, C2, E30, E31, E33, E35, E37, R01, V0000, V000

Next is Dandy Lion Protector of Hearts.  After coloring, I added a bit of Diamond Stickles to his wings, adhered a couple of Paper Smooches small clouds and matted over Queen & Company‘s Simple Stripes patterned paper.

Out of This World Dandy

Copic markers – B02, B28, B29, B39, B69, BG15, BG18, E25, E27, E31, E33, G16, G21, G24, G29, R02, R20, R24, R29, R56, R83, R85, V09, W00, W1, Y00, Y21, Y23, YR15, YR18, YR23, YR24, YR27, YR68

With Out of This World Dandy I colored onto kraft paper and added white highlights with my White Pearl pen.

Knitting Dandy

Copic markers – C00, C1, C2, E31, E33, E37, G21, G24, R83, R85, RV11, RV32, G21, G24, R83, R85, RV11, RV32, V01, V12, V15, YG17, YG41, YG45, YG61

My Knitting Dandy are a little on the wild side with their green and purple manes. I used patterned paper from Paper Smooches and epoxy dots from Queen & Company.

Bubble Dandy

Copic markers – BG000, C00, C1, E13, E15, E18, E30, E31, E33, E34, E35, G0000, R00, R01, R21, R81, V12

Last of my samples is Bubble Dandy. I added Diamond Stickles to the bubbles, a tiny heart by the sentiment and then matted onto Queen & Company‘s pretty new Garden Party patterned paper.

Be sure to visit the Stamping Bella blog to see more samples and to leave a comment for the chance to win a prize! Good luck, and thanks so much for visiting today!

Hello everyone! I’m back today to share more samples from Stamping Bella‘s Spring 2021 release. All images will be available for purchase Monday, March 22! If you missed my samples from yesterday, you can find them HERE. Be sure to head on over to the Stamping Bella blog today to see more and leave a comment for the chance to win a prize!

All of my samples were stamped onto X-Press It Blending Card and colored with Copic markers.

Curvy Girl Holding Hands

Copic markers – E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E33, E35, E37, E50, E51, E53, G20, G24, RV11, RV32, W00, W1, W2, Y21

How cute is Curvy Girl Holding Hands? I adore this. Also included is the super sweet sentiment. After coloring, I added dots to the shirt/dress, brushed in a bit of Folk Art Tulip stenciling and adhered a couple of enamel heart shapes.

Curvy Girl Boy Mom

Copic markers – BG01, BG45, BG49, C00, C1, C2, E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E23, E25, E27, E35, E37, E51, E53, RV11, RV21, RV23, RV34, Y21, YG03, YG09, YR23

Next is Curvy Girl Boy Mom. This image includes the sentiment I used as well as “Boy Mom: It’s an experience not a description.” I added dots here as well and blended in a bit of a Folk Dance stencil background.

A Little Boy and His Hero

Copic markers – B28, B29, B91, B93, B95, C00, C1, C2, E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E25, E27, E31, E41, E42, E43, R01, R02, R24, R29, R59, Y21

A Little Boy and His Hero includes the sentiment I used plus “I have a HERO, I call him Dad.” So cute. After coloring, I blended a background using a Fiskars (I believe) stencil and added a few enamel shapes.

Oddball Rosie the Riveter

Copic markers – B91, B93, B95, B97, B99, BG10, BG11, E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E23, E25, E27, E79, R29, R59, W00, W1, W2

There are sooo many fantastic historical Oddball images this month. Rosie the Riveter is one of my favorites.  There are two sentiments included – the one I used here and “Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.” I love it.

Oddball Frida Kahlo

Copic markers – B16, B18, B69, E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E30, E31, E25, E27, E29, G29, G43, G46, R24, R29, R59, V09, W00, W1, 110, Y15, Y18, Y38

Next is beloved Oddball Frida Kahlo, surrounded by bright die-cut flowers. The sentiment I used is included as well as one of Frida’s quotes, “At the end of the day we can endure much more than we think we can.” 🙂

Oddball Abraham Lincoln

Copic markers – BG10, BG11, E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E23, E27, E29, E30, E31, W00, W1, W2, W3, W5, W7, W9

Next is one of my personal favorite historical figures, Abraham Lincoln. His set includes the image as well as two sentiments. I reconfigured the one used here into a long vertical line. In the set the stamp is actually one horizontal line. Also included is the Lincoln quote, “The better part of one’s life consists of one’s friendships.” He was matted onto (older) Doodlebug Designs Patriotic Picnic paper. Enamel shapes are also by Doodlebug (and old).

Oddball Marie Antoinette

Copic markers – B21, B23, B24, B26, BG10, BG11, C00, C1, C2, C3, C4, E000, E00, E04, E21, E30, E31, E35, E47, R24, R29, Y21, YR14, YR23

Last, but not least (of my samples for today), is Oddball Marie Antoinette. Included with her is the sentiment I used plus “I crown you Queen for the day!” I love her and the sentiments! Once colored, I added a sprinkling of Queen & Company‘s yellow jewel toppings.

Don’t forget to head over to the Stamping Bella blog to see more of the new release. And leave a comment there for the chance to win a prize!  I’ll be back tomorrow with one last day of previews. Thanks so much for visiting today!

Hello everyone! It’s time to share samples of Stamping Bella‘s upcoming Monday, March 22 release! I love preview time! I haven’t seen all of the new images myself so I’m excited to see what I haven’t already! Today I have eight samples, the weekly challenge and an extra at the end. Be sure to head over to the Stamping Bella blog to see even more, and don’t forget to leave a comment there for the chance to win a prize!

All of my samples were stamped onto X-Press It Blending Card and colored with Copic markers.

Curvy Girl Big Hug

Copic markers – BV000, BV00, BV01, BV02, C00, C1, E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E31, E35, E37, E50, G40, G43, G46, RV00, RV 55, RV63, Y21

The sweet Curvy Girl Big Hug sentiment is included with the sweet image. After coloring, I added white dots to the little girl’s dress and brushed in a bit of Folk Art Tulip stenciling. Purple epoxy dots are from Queen & Company. (Bundled assortment of dots here.)

Curvy Girl with a Sign

Copic markers – E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E31, E35, E37, E50, G16, R83, R85, RV11, RV32, Y21, YG01, YG03, YG07, YG17

Curvy Girl with a Sign comes along with five different sentiments to stamp inside the sign. I love that! She is matted onto Q&C’s pretty Garden Party patterned paper. Once complete, I added a couple of tiny enamel hearts.

Tiny Townie Crafty Friends

Copic markers – B00, B23, B24, B26, B28, B93, BG10, BG13, C00, C1, C2, E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E23, E25, E29, E30, E31, E35, E37, E40, E41, E42, E43, 79, R28, R59, R83, R85, RV11, RV32, RV55, V09, Y18, Y21, YG03, YG09, YR16, YR18, YR23

After coloring this adorable Tiny Townie Crafty Friends image, I added white dots to the dress on the right and then matted onto older Doodlebug Design patterned paper. The sentiment is included with the image.

Tiny Townie Unicorn

Copic markers – E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E23, E25, E29, E31, E35, E37, E49, R83, R85, RV11, V01, V12, V15, V17, C00, C1, C2, Y21, YR23

After coloring sweet Tiny Townie Unicorn, I added a dotted pattern to the leotard and brushed in a background of stenciled stars. I also added some Diamond Stickles dots into the background. I used only part of the sentiment that comes along with the image. The remainder reads “even if they’re all grown up.” Sweet.  🙂

Copic markers -C00, C1, E000, E00, E04, E09, E11, E21, E23, E25, E29, E31, E35, E37, E79, R83, R85, RV10, RV11, Y21, YG01, YG03, YG09, YR14, YR18

I decided to create a second card using Tiny Townie Unicorn, I love her so much. Sentiment is from new Birthday Wishes set.

Rainbow Tiny Townie

Copic markers – B000, BV0000, BV000, BV00, BV01, BV02, E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E23, E25, E29, G40, RV11, RV32, W00, W1, Y11

Rainbow Tiny Townie includes the rainbow sentiment. I added white dots throughout and stitched onto scraps of (older) Doodlebug Spring Things patterned paper.

Oddball Shakespeare

Copic markers – BG10, BG11, E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E35, V09, V15, V17, W00, W1, W2, W3, W5, W7, Y21, YR23

Oddball Shakespeare includes the sentiment I used here as well as three others. “I wish you all the joy that you can wish” and “In celebration of this day…”  I love all three! After coloring, I added some purple epoxy dots and matted onto Q&C’s Simple Stripes patterned paper.

Oddball Bride & Groom

Copic markes – BG10, BG11, E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E23, E25, E29, G94, R24, R29, R59, W00, W1, W3, W4, W5, W7

Next I colored Oddball Bride & Groom and used a new Odd Together Sentiment. This sentiment set is SO funny. It’s a must see! Once colored, I adhered over Reverse Confetti’s Sweet as Sugar patterned paper and  Simon Says Stamp’s Stacked Hearts. I also added a few of Q&C’s super sparkly white Petite Posies.

And now for this week’s challenge and an extra!

Copic markers – E30, E31, E33, E35, G21, G24, G28, RV11, RV32, W1, W2, W3, W4, W5, W7, Y23, YR23

The challenge this week was to use a dog image so I tried to work on my no-line coloring with Mini Frenchie Set, pairing the image with an Edgar & Mollie Vintage Sentiment.

Copic markers – BG70, C00, C1, E000, E00, E11, E21, E40, E41, G21, G24, G28, R01, RV11, RV32

While I was practicing my no-line coloring, I decided to do another using Bundle Girl with a Snowdrop. I *love* her. I added white dots to her coat and hat and stamped a Celebrate & Congratulate sentiment.

NEXT WEEK’S CHALLENGE

Use an image from the latest release.  No problem!! 🙂  All challenge details can be found HERE.

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Hello, hello! It’s time for another challenge with Stamping Bella! This week we were to use older, a.k.a. “vintage,” images. Unfortunately, I chose not only one but TWO discontinued images. Yep. I am totally out of it this week. Terrible. So while neither count toward the challenge, I thought I’d share them anyway…just because. (Next week I’ll be certain to use current images!!  Sheesh.)

Copic markers – E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E31, E35, E37, G24, R30, V15, V17, W1, W2, W3, Y21, YR23

First, I colored Tiny Townie Becky Loves Bunnies.  I used a current Easter Sentiment and discontinued flowers and patterned paper from Queen & Company.

Copic markers – C00, C1, R000, RV11, RV32

After I colored the first discontinued image, I thought “I’ll make a quick Row of Bunny Wobbles!  Yep…discontinued also. *shaking my head*  I used another (current) Easter Sentiment with some heart buttons from Queen & Company.

NEXT WEEK’S CHALLENGE

Use any current image from the Stamp of the Month category, Bella’s Exclusive Images (any dog stamp). As a reminder, the Golden, Wolfhound & Bulldog set is available at 50% off through March 31, 2021. All challenge details can be found HERE.

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Hello everyone! I hope your week has gone well. It’s been quiet here, which is perfect for me.

This week the Stamping Bella team is sharing samples using the March Stamp of the Month, Golden, Wolfhound & Bulldog. The set includes three separate pup images and is available through March 31, 2021 at 50% off.

After stamping onto X-Press It Blending Card and coloring with Copic markers, I used a craft knife to cut along the left and right sides of the dog where I then inserted a Dog Sentiment strip.

Copic markers – BG10, E70, E71, E74, E77, E79, W00, W1, W2

I die-cut a few Paper Smooches Balloons and decorated with Paper Smooches Paw Print dies. Once assembled, I matted onto Queen & Company‘s Vintage Truck/Sweater Weather patterned paper.

NEXT WEEK’S CHALLENGE

Use a vintage Stamping Bella image, meaning one NOT from the current/most recent release. (If the image is not listed in the “what’s new” category, then it’s considered “vintage.”) All challenge details can be found HERE.

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