Today's a BIG day...not only is it Em's birthday but it's also release day for new images from Stamping Bella!!! Be sure to start the hop at Bloggabella so you don't miss anything and leave a little birthday love for Em while you're there!
I decided to use Partygirlabella for my card today. I had this layout in my head (I know...shocking that I didn't use a sketch!!!) and I thought she'd still look ok if I chopped off her legs. She's stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and coloured with copics. Then I stamped the balloons two more times so I could cut them out and pop them for dimension. The cupcake is also popped. I added just a little sparkle to her hat and the cupcake flame with my yellow Spica glitter pen. The image is layered onto chocolate which I cut out with Blossom Nestabilities.
The card base is 5.25 inches square and layered with chocolate and brocade blue. I ran the red panel through my Paisley Cuttlebug folder then added the patterned paper strip (it's American Crafts Craftfair Collection). The sentiment, it's a cupcake thing, is flanked with olive Bella Bonbons and a little yellow ribbon from my stash finishes the card.
And here's a second card that I made especially for Em...the image was designed by Christy Croll (Tiddly Inks illustrator) especially for Queen Bella's birthday today and it's a surprise for Em. Read about her reaction in this post. I used the same layout and paper collection.
There's a hidden prize on one of the blogs along the hop so be sure to leave comments for a chance to win! Now you're off to Vicki's blog for more Bella inspiration!!! In case the hop chain is broken click here for the master list of all the hop participants, find your place and keep hopping.
Thanks for stopping by!
Karen
WOWZER! Your cards just freaking rock! I love the bright intense colors!
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is fantastic...love those balloons!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are fantastic. I love Parygirlabella... she is always my go to stamp for birthdays... so happy with her balloons! The card you did for Emily is just perfect... love it.
ReplyDeletesure cute - love them both my bff
ReplyDeleteLOVE love love the bright bold colors you used! And the pop-out balloons?? FANTABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteSuper great card :o)
And the card for Em is just plain amazing :o)
OK I love the first card's bright colors and the way you cut out the balloons! But then I saw the 2nd card and squealed. LOL I just LOVE that image - and the card is just beautiful! Love the coloring, the jewels on the crown, everything!
ReplyDeleteI love the DP and balloons. Super cute cards.
ReplyDeleteyour cards are simply amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is amazing! OMG!! They both are fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteyour cards are beautiful so colorful
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are absolutely gorgeous, Karen! So bold and bright.....just like Em!! Great stuff!
ReplyDeletewow, incredible cards!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!!! Love the balloons!
ReplyDeleteKaren, these are both so cute! I love the colors and sketches and the extra dimension you added to the first card!
ReplyDeleteFabby cards! Those balloons are a show stopper! Gorgeous work!
ReplyDeleteThose balloons are making me swoon!!! Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW, more amazing coloring...I am seeing some beautiful things being created. Love both cards!
ReplyDeleteOh. My. Goodness! I *have* that stamp, but it's NEVER turned out as gorgeous as yours! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE both cards!
ReplyDeleteKaren, this is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteOMG! These are absolutely gorgeous! I LOVE THEM!
ReplyDeleteThose are some fabulous cards!! I love the layered look to the balloons on the first one and the colors in the second one are eye catching! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteLove the embossing with this card and the great colors in the balloons...how fun!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are just fabulous! I love the images and the color combinations on both. The extra sparkle & bling on Emily's card is perfect.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!! Love the colors, the cutouts and the texture!!
ReplyDeleteGreat coloring on both! Those balloons are awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love Partygirlbella...she is awesome.
ReplyDeleteKAREN!!!!! A-w-e-s-o-m-e!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Cards!
ReplyDeleteWow. Awesome cards. Love them both.
ReplyDeleteI love the colours
ReplyDeleteWow,wow,wow!...Did I say wow?! These are super fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWow, awesome cards.
ReplyDeletetwo spectacular cards... awesome!
ReplyDeleteHoly awesome-ness!!! Your coloring is freakin fabulous! And your cards are just fantastic!! TFS!! I love these blog hops, I discover new blogs to follow!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this card. So much color and dimension.
ReplyDeletebeautiful card! birthdays are so much fun!
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness, I LOVE your balloons! How creative is that?! Both your cards are gorgeous. GREAT job!
ReplyDeleteStitches, layers, bling and all. This is just fantastic!
ReplyDeleteDenise Wells
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I love both cards!!! Both are ADORABLE!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the way the balloons pop off the page.
ReplyDeleteI love your bright and festive card.
ReplyDeleteYou always do such a great job on your cards!
ReplyDeleteWish I could eat cake and stay that skinny!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are super gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteTwo cards! Wow! I really love the Party Bella. She is just awesome!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are fabulous!! I love your card layout for both of them!
ReplyDeleteI just love Partygirlabella! Love Queen Em too! Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteLOVE THE COLORS! so bright and cheery!
ReplyDeleteKaren these are both super FAB cards!!! But that Bella card - I am in love with that image!! You colored her perfectly - amazing job!! :)
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are fantastic, love the dimension on the balloons!
ReplyDeleteLove how you made them pop, the colors and layouts
ReplyDeleteI am slightly jealous so many of yu got to color Em. But you did a great job.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. FANTASTIC!
I adore those blossom nesties! Your cards are so bright - they make me smile! Love your colouring Karen! Amazing cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love the idea of doing multiple layers of the balloons.
ReplyDeleteI love your card, especially all the layering, they really make it pop!
ReplyDeleteBOLD and BEAUTIFUL! i love these cards, and the way you play with colour! that Em image is awesome - i hope she has a wonderful birthday!
ReplyDeletethanks to all of you bellariffic gals for the bloghoppin' fun! :)
---Karmyn
Great job on the balloons! Lovely bright card.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful. I love your coloring, especially on the new "Queen Em" image. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are FANTASTIC!
ReplyDeleteLove both of your cards! Such fun colors.
ReplyDeletemmm cupcakes!
ReplyDeleteMore great vibrant cards.
ReplyDeleteOMG, both cards are absolutely gorgeous, love the layout and the use of you colors, they are sooo cute. Love it!!!!
ReplyDeletewow your cards are stunning!!! gorgeous work :)
ReplyDeleteWow -- I've never visited your blog before. I LOVE your vibrant colors. Bookmarking your blog NOW!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely colourful card, its lovely.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sonia x
Your cards are just luscious Karen! I just received the partygirlabella and just can't wait to use it!! Denise M
ReplyDeleteStunning cards!! Your coloring is amazing. Love the rich, vivid coloring! Love the layout on that last card. The image really pops!
ReplyDeleteWhat FUN and HAPPY cards!!! They are sure to brighten anyones day!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors! :^)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards and your coloring is FAB!!!
ReplyDeletelove your cards.
ReplyDeleteI'm also participating in the blog hop.
M.E.
as always super cards:)
ReplyDeleteThese are both so beautiful! Wow!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, so colourful and lively.
ReplyDeleteRobyn A
Love your cards! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThese are both so VERY cute! I love the balloons on the first card and the fun bright colors on the second!
ReplyDeleteOh Karen, I love both cards! That paper is fabulous and the balloons on the first card look so great popped up like that.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! The layout on Partygirlabella is awesome!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on both your cards. So very cute. :)
ReplyDeleteOoooolala......these cards are truly a masterpiece.....I LOVE THEM. Great colors.......your colouring in wonderful
ReplyDeleteJust love your work. Your cards are always so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card. I love how you paper pieced the balloons.
ReplyDeleteLove how your cards are so "crisp" and clean looking!!! Super cute!
ReplyDeleteLove your card. The layout and especially the balloons are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are amazing! Your coloring is fantastic! Love the balloons! TFS, Katie
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome! I love the bright colors and dimension!
ReplyDeleteHi!! These cards are just fun fun fun!!!
ReplyDeletelove the layout and the colors
ReplyDeleteYour work is amazing, Always glad to browse your blog!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Love your cards and the bright colors. Very cheerful.
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous!!
ReplyDeletelove the colors and your card!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is beyond fabulous... LOVE the colors, the coloring, everything! I'll definitely be adding your blog to my google reader for more inspiration! ;)
ReplyDeleteLove the colorful card. TFS
ReplyDeleteRobbie
Beautiful Bella! Great detail on the balloons.Love it!
ReplyDeleteThese are both so awesome! Love the dimension!
ReplyDeleteTruly eye popping and jaw dropping!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!!!!!! Amazing! True talent! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards...your colouring is AMAZING!!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Both cards are absolutely GORGEOUS! Love the colors you used, those stamps are darling....and what a fantastic coloring job! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove your Partygirlabella card, the balloons look fabulous popped up on dimensionals.
ReplyDeleteOMGosh! I LOVE these cards! You are amazing with the Copics, girl! Fab job!
ReplyDeleteI love your use of bold colours!
ReplyDeleteOM gosh, love the baubles on Emily's crown. Too cute.
ReplyDeleteThe balloons on Partygirlabella are fabulous. Great colouring job.
You have 108 comments on this one...hell, that is how many I have for my whole blog! LOL Amazing job and Em should be very proud and honored!
ReplyDeletecute, love them!
ReplyDeleteWow what an awesome card. Love the colors!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic job with the coloring and the DP choices rock.
ReplyDeleteLove the cards. Love those balloons.
ReplyDeleteLove your out of the box balloons!
ReplyDeleteAnd your Card for Em's birthday is aaaahhhhmmmaaazzzzing!
Wowzers!! LOVE your cards!!!
ReplyDeleteboth of your cards ROCK!!! especially love the 3D balloons!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen,
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to EmmyBella! Both of your cards are fabulous...if it's not a sketch, it should be!
Thanks for sharing!
Awesome cards! I really LOVE how the balloons pop out of the frame!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteOh wonderful cards, adore the colours and ballons are so cool. Kim
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so adorable & your talent for coloring your images is amazing. Stunning work!!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards. love the way you colored them.
ReplyDeleteThese are both so striking! Your coloring is fantastic as well as your paper choices. Love 'em!
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