the real paulabella is here...

Hey guys! I been trying to get some coloring done and cards and projects made for the holidays...and boy are the days dwindling down! I don't think it's any huge deal to mention on here that I came home saturday after work, opened my mail and discovered that someone has decided to steal my identity. Yeah, seriously, they thought I needed a $1,000 AT&T bill that was attatched to 5 phone lines! I can't even begin to wonder what on earth you do to ru up such a tab in a little more than a weeks time. The intro packet arrived in the mail saturday and the actual bill arrived today...Merry Christmas to me!! While I was dreaming that one day I would like an iphone like my pals, someone actually did just that, and at least one Blackberry too. So saturday I did NOT get a nap in after work, I had to call AT&T, talk to fraud and then call the credit agency to put fraud alerts out for my soc. sec. number. I still need to file a police report tomorrow because the mini station near my house closes at 4. 

All that excitement put a crimp in my mood this weekend and tonight I am trying to find the inspiration to create.  {I did manage to make a huge mess in my room while doing that creating...}  Meet another Christy Croll image 

called "fabby" I colored her to the tune of some paper that I ended up not using...it was all type and from Imaginisce...I really like the paper, but on second thought, it seems not right for this image, maybe a scrapbook page instead. So I did something I realllllly don't do much and that was to not use any patterned paper. It seems like such a horrible thing to do, but I did it, lol Then I went on the hunt for a cool sentiment and I really like the "purse thing" because even thugh I could never get into this position...it is exactly how I feel when I get a new Coach purse. {or maybe color something real pretty...}

Fabby is on Bella's bestest paper with a little glitter and glaze pen added. She is colored with my prismacolor pencils too, but you probably knew that was coming didn't ya? Ok...next project to share...I finally got around to making Emily a luggage tag like the one I made myself a while back. Yeah, it's better than mine, more thought out and I jumped for joy {on the inside} when I colored this last night.

I asked Emily which colors to do "pack your bags" in and she said she likes funky greens and pinks...it's funky alright!

The paper I used for this is from Collage Press and it's called Sweet Shoppe. I used my nestie to cut the deckle rectangles and Emily is spelled out in a Sizzix font. This is all done in pencil as well.

And I need to go and take something now because I feel a little crappy tonight. It's quiet at home and I think the couch is calling my name...or is that my bed?

This week is our last BellaRIFFIC friday until after the new year...Guess what it is...SEWING!! be it real with a machine or faux, just submit to Emily for a chance at some Bella BUCKS!! Deadline is thursday eve!
 

Comments

[Sue in Canada]

Another really cute card and I am sure that Emily will love the luggage tag. So sorry to hear about your phone bill. The crooks are just getting too smart these days. Hope it is all sorted now.

[Vicki]

SO sorry to hear about your identity theft. That is such a PITA........ohhh and with not much time to get things done at this time of year. I love the new Christy images....so darned cute and I know that Em will love the Luggage Tag!

Hugs

Vicki

[Silvia]

Oh no!Sorry to hear that Paula. I know the pain you are going through right now. Something like that happened to us too. Hope you get this problems solved.

the card is beautiful and the coloring is gorgeous as always. Love the image!

Big husgs...

[Rebekka]

You poor thing, I hope every thing works out well. None the less, this card and tag are just fabulous.

[Gabriela]

Dear Paulabella,

What a frightful thing to have to deal with - a stolen identity. I'm glad you jumped on it and took the necessary steps to protect yourself and get this wrinkle ironed out. I gotta tell ya, I love the luggage tag and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the "fabby" card. She's sensational. I may just have to invest in that stamp for myself. Let's just call it a Christmas gift to me, shall we? No one else needs to know.

[Christy Croll]

Ack!!! That is awful. I am so sorry that happened to you. One time some kind soul bought $400 worth of alcohol on my card....Luckily it worked out as I live in Texas and it happened in FL. Still it leaves this nasty feeling in your stomachs. I hope it works out quickly.

[Danisha]

I can't believe that someone stole your identity! That completely sucks!!! But the card and luggage tag is REAL cute!

I am dying to get my hands on some more bella's only have two. But have to wait as I just purchased a 48 piece Prismacolor Pencil set. Can't wait to get coloring!!!

Was a complete fan of Copics, but now I might be swaying more to the pencil, love the softness of them.

[Linda C.]

Fabulous artwork! Sorry to read about your identity theft! You would think AT&T would have caught this long before these thieves reached that amount!

[Jenn McMillan]

Very cute card, but I just LOVE the tag!!! I'm all for the funky green and pinks! It's FAB!!

[Danielle]

Oh Paula, that really sucks! On the other hand, your card is freakin' adorable! I love the luggage tag too! I have to make me some of those!

[lindaH]

I SO need to CASE that card for several of my purse luvin' friends!

[Judi]

I'm sorry to hear that, hopefully it will all be cleared up quick. What an adorable card and luggage tag. TFS

[Michele]

After all is said and done and the necessary calls are made to start cleaning up the ugliness, what's a gal to do but sit down and counteract with a thing of beauty (or two)!! I hope all the uglies are gone including your headache, Paula. You have blessed our eyes with so much beauty in your amazing coloring and sharing. Fabby is just that!! And, Emily will be so thrilled with that gorgeous, funky tag!!

[Sharli Frederiksen]

I love your art work (as always) but am so sorry to learn of your ID theft problems. I just went through this and it does leave you feeling very, well, disappointed. angry. sad.

Hugs.