Bellas and Boxes - Oh My!

I got my Bellas yesterday *giddies* I only ordered three because M instituted a new "budget" into play this month, and I have been trying to do better! I admit it, I have a serious shopping problem *smiles* But I am a good shopper!

So I started out yesterday by creating a coaster box. I had never done it before, so I followed Taylor's directions on SCS. Her directions are awesome and make it really easy to make one of these, so if you have coasters, try it and if not, next time you are out for dinner, as your waiter if you can have 5 of them . . . hehehe. I did end up making a couple of changes. One, I used glossy accents, which is similar to crystal effects, instead of modge podge. I couldn't find my modge podge for the life of me. Anyway, the other change I made was that i put the base of the box inside the patterned coasters. It fit with ease and I glued on the exterior bottom area, but inside the box so you don't see the undecorated coaster. It turned out perfect! I can't wait to give this to someone because I just love to see people react to my creations! The paper is by Rob and Bob Studios -- I got it when I was in El Paso at the gathering at Jody's (Thank you Jody for having such great taste). I still need to add a sentiment, or tag or greeting or something on it, but I am not sure who the recipient should be yet, so I will wait. Oh, and the ribbons are all either from Hobby Lobby or by American Crafts. Inside is an entire bag of Hershey's Caramel Kisses - YUMMY and so INDULGENT!!!

Then I checked the mail and my Bellas had arrived. If you want Bellas they can be found HERE. I am excited about them, because not only are they totally cute and chic, but they are from Canada, and even my home province, so that makes them cool!!! I ordered emmybella, flowahbella, and giftabella with hat. Here is my first card ever with a Bella. When I looked at the paper I was thinking of using, I decided it would make some snazzy pants for Emmy - so I stamped the pants and cut them out and put them on. You can't really see the stickles well, but there are some on her bag, and shirt. The brads in the corner were an afterthought, but I think they help balance it out a bit. The lime polka dot ribbon is by American Crafts and you know what, my hubby M got it for me for christmas. He has pretty good taste! There again is that "Just a Little Note" sentiment by Stampendous . . . I really like it. Oh and I also used a gelly roll sparkle on her hair, just some outlines to make her really shine! Cannot wait to play more with the Bellas!

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