yeah...i'm still alive!...

After my whirlwind weekend in Toronto and all that FUN...I ended up spending all day tuesday cleaning and dusting. I LOVE to clean and organize and I still need to tackle a couple bathrooms, and my laundry closet...and my food cabinets. Lucky for me I can do a little and work on MY stuff! Yeah! The stuff I am working on right now is converting my Bella Storage over to Emily's Bella Binders!!

It's only taken me a year to realize that I was totally NOT happy with my large binders and trading card sleeves. I was always worried I would have my rubber fall out and keep my binders in an upright position. You are probably wondering what the heck I am complaining about...but I travel with my Bella's a lot. They travel to LindaBellas house, they travel to my friends house, they travel up north to my mom's, they travel back home to Bellaland.  These binders don't just sit in one spot! LOL When I left Toronto I made the decision to take some binders and inserts home with me. With the little flaps over the opening..I won't have to worry about their safety anymore. I'm a good mommy to my stuff.   :)

This little guy should have been here on my blog...days ago, I know. Turtle Tots...Birthday Wishes is another image I picked for doing those 'boy' cards that we all know I loooovve doing. {Did you note that hint or sarcasm?} lol But whenever I see someone else use these little guys...I just melt and I want them.... So my turtle is stamped onto Bella's bestest paper, with versafine ink {still my fav!} and colored with prismacolor pencils and blended with gamsol. I glittered the cake and textured his tummy like a Coco Chanel purse, sorry lil guy... and used my clear glaze pen for a shiny raised look on his belly. The paper is Ocober Afternoon's 8 x 8 pad. Just how cute are these lil guys!! I put the happy birthday sentiment up in the corner because if I can work it onto my card that way...that is how I prefer it. I love the look of tags...when someone else does it, I always feel mine look wonky, and not a true part of the card.

OMG, I just wanna give the HUGEST shout out to all the ladies who came out to Bella...near and far, to learn my techniques and have fun. I hope that no one thought I was harsh on them for their grass on Monday! LOL Looking at all the grass is like, my favorite part now! Everyone has so may different approaches and I love how I can carry around a deep green pencil and show you how two shades of green make such a difference. I had an AMAZING time in the classroom with all the ladies and with Emily & Ryan...even though he wanted to charge me double for some of my purchases! lol You girls up north will get so sick of me, but I will be back soon! Love ya

Thanks for dropping in today and I promise I will be making cards in a few hours and back in the swing of posting... I been enjoying my week off to the max!

Comments

[Pamela Tetreault]

Paual... Your card is adorable. I was wondering if you used the pencils/gamsol for the background (gold/yellow) or is that done with some other tool.

glad to hear you had a great time in Toronto.

wanna come by my house and clean up! just kidding.

~ Pam

[lindaH]

isn't it nice when you are missed! peeps probably thought you were kidnapped in TO because you know, i've thought of that myself! coco channel eh? nice twist! and that october afternoon 8x8 pad...GOT to get my hands on that!

[Meahni]

Hey speak of the devil!! and here you are - LOL!!! Welcome back, yeah you were missed. Good to hear your trip went well, not good to know that I missed all the fun ;-)
He is beautiful, and I don't know if any boy would appreciate coco channel but nice touch!

[Linda C.]

Most excellent artwork!

[Silvia]

I'm glad you are fine! Now you know how much we miss your posts. Anyway your card is beautiful, gosh~ I love those colors. It's nice to hear that you had a great time in Toronto.

[Shannan Teubner]

Totally adorable, Paula!! LOVE THIS!!

[Carolyn Orgar]

Class was great. I've just got to get past that swamp grass I came up with. Gorgeous card. Love the turtles.
Hugs xx
Carolyn

[Vicki]

Hehe Glad to hear it!!!! (that you're still alive!) I am sure all that cleaning would surely kill me. What a sweet sweet sweet sweet card!!!!! Glad to hear you had a great time in TO with my fellow Canucks!!!!

Hugs,

Vicki

[Carla]

Hi!
Everything I visit your blog, my mouth is getting opener and opener ;-) Wow!!

Hugs, Carla

[Mary J]

Wow - what a lovely card! Beautiful colour combination and composition. Thx for sharing!

[Sara Cross]

You are by far the best online! I so enjoy starting my days off with your art and ideas! What a talent! Thanks for your time. Sarah

[Ann Kranitz]

This card is oooozing with cuteness!!!

[Conniecrafter]

He is just way too cute, excellent coloring!

[Charlene Austin]

Ohhhh I am so jealous that you were at Bellaland again. Did you get to see my girls Dee & Regan? They are freaking out pumped about the Copic class. When I see them in Sept they said they would share what they learned!!!

[Wendy (joelysmom)]

I think you met my fellow Loonies, Dee and Reg!!! Did they give you a hard time?? Surprising...LOL! I am jealous but they promise to teach us what you taught them end of Sept when we get together!

[Niki Estes]

This is so adorable, Paula! I love the colors and sketch along with your amazing coloring!

[Danielle]

Oh he's so stinkin' cute! Love your shading all around that adorable turtle!

[Mary H.]

Just want to chime in and say thanks for two terrific classes in Toronto, Paula! I've been coloring away ever since. :)