Joann’s Haul: Prima, DCWV and more

August 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment

I stopped by Joann’s to pick up a few things and was I ever pleasantly surprised to see that they now are caring the Prima line of products. I think I did a happy dance in the aisle.  Of course it was short lived because one of the boys disappeared around an aisle and I had to locate him before partaking in the goodies I had found.

Once I located my precious boy, I stood before all of the lovely Prima products.

This is the Labelle Jade handmade flowers and some metal clips.

This is the Labelle Jade handmade flowers and some metal clips.

Oh I really love the colors they have for these beautiful handmade flowers. They are screaming a cool autumnal project to me.  My friend Joan will smile when she sees these butterfly clips because she knows how much I love butterflies. So she will understand me dancing in the aisle of a store when I saw these cute paper clips.  I will definitely be using them on some cards and craft projects. The size is a about 1×1 1/2″ so they will look great on a lot of things.

New DCWV paper: Burlap and Corrugated!

New DCWV paper: Burlap and Corrugated!

So the new DCWV papers is why I was going to visit Joanns in the first place. I can’t tell you how cool the burlap paper is except that I have been taking time to run my fingers on it quite often since I bought it.  I can see endless fall projects using this paper. Oh and it is acid free too so no worries using it in scrapbook albums.  The corrugated paper comes in six different colors as seen on the cover and I am going to have a bunch of fun using them.

Momento and Brilliance inks on clearance!

Momento and Brilliance inks on clearance!

Momento and Brilliance inks on clearance, what more can a girl ask for? The Momento sold for $2.97 each and the 4-pack of Brilliance inks was $4.97. The colors I bought in the 4-pack are: Moonlight White,Pearl Ivy, Coffee Bean, and Pearl olive.  Great fall and winter colors.

A great birthday stamp on clearance!

A great birthday stamp on clearance!

This year, I am on the hunt for great sentiment stamps and when I saw this great birthday stamp for less than $4, I had to have it. It is a great size for cards and the font is really pretty.

So now you can see why I was doing my happy dance in the craft aisle at Joann’s!!!

Have a blessed day!

Belinda

 

 

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Happy One Year Anniversary for Belinda’s Crafts!!

March 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Working at my craft table

Working at my craft table

Wow! One year ago I remember sitting on my couch with Leao uploading my first batch of cards into Belinda’s Crafts, my etsy shop. It took a lot of courage and support from Leao and friends to get me to that point.
My first business seal

My first business seal

I have learned so much this first year about running an online shop and more importantly about me.  I have withstood many unforeseen obstacles and witnessed pure joy when I received emails for each new sale.   I am learning to turn a deaf ear to negative comments that don’t celebrate or uplift my business. One of my many mottos is,”I am honing my skills and building my business PERIOD.”

Working on my Copic skills.

Working on my Copic skills.

I have so many ideas for me and my company moving forward. I look forward to this next year with excitement for all the possibilities. As I continue to hone my creative skills to reach new levels, I thank the universe for all of my blessings.
Thank you!

Thank you!

Have a blessed day!

Belinda

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Chinese New Year – New products alert!

February 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
New card up in the shop celebrating Chinese New Year also known as Spring Festival.

New card up in the shop celebrating Chinese New Year also known as Spring Festival.

I managed to upload my latest cards for sale at Belinda’s Crafts, some Chinese New Years cards.

One of my goals with Belinda’s Crafts is to not only provide multicultural products but to have the opportunity to share cultural histories and traditions with my customers in such a way that they become inspired to broaden their life with the richness of diversity.

So when the opportunities themselves, I will include little historical tidbits here to tickle your senses and push you to deepen your appreciation of the vast world of cultures living on our planet.

Chinese New Year is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. In China, it is also known as the Spring Festival, the literal translation of the modern Chinese name. Chinese New Year celebrations traditionally ran from Chinese New Year’s Day itself, the first day of the first month of the Chinese calendar, to the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first month, making the festival the longest in the Chinese calendar. Because the Chinese calendar is lunisolar, the Chinese New Year is often referred to as the “Lunar New Year“.

The origin of Chinese New Year is itself centuries old and gains significance because of several myths and traditions. Traditionally, the festival was a time to honor deities as well as ancestors.

– Wikipedia

Spring Festival Card.

Spring Festival Card.

I used some really cool Graphic 45 paper to create the hanging lanterns and a Kanji character stamp that represents happiness.

I believe this card can be used for various purposes throughout the year.

I hope you enjoy the sneek peek and visit my shop to see the other card available for sale.

Have a blessed day!

Belinda

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‘Anything Goes’ Challenge with Mo’s Digital Designs

January 9, 2013 by 2 Comments

My first Mo’s Digital Contest entry!! Isn’t she cute?

I decided that this year, I will enter some contests.  A few months back I entered my first contest and it was a fun experience. I am looking forward to pushing myself to participate in 2013.

I love Mo’s digital designs they are great for me to continue to stretch my Copic skills.

This card could be a New Year’s card or anytime card. That is what I like about the message.  It makes for a more versatile card.

I colored the image in with my Copic Markers and used a grass die cut and popped it with dots for more design interest.

Card ingredients:

Copics: B00, B02, G21, YR24, E00, E11, E13, E79, E47, E74, G21, G28, R24, R22

Digital Stamps: Mo’s Wonderful Year

Dies: Spellbinder Large circle, MFT Die-namics Fishtail Flag Stax,  Taylored Expressions Grass Border

Paper: American Crafts ‘Dear Lizzy Neopolitan’

Embellies: 10mm pink tone roses from I am Roses

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