April 6, 2011

Belles 'n Whistles NEW Release & Blog Hop

Welcome to the new "SweetArt Girls & Fairy Friends Collections" blog hop release from Belles 'n Whistles!

If you haven't arrived here from the Belles 'n Whistles Inspiration Blog, then why not jump back and start there and get all the juicy details....  There will be so much inspiration along the hop, and many MANY chances for you to WIN.  Who doesn't like winning???  So shall we get started???

Please be sure to leave a comment on each blog along the way, and ending with a final comment at the Belles 'n Whistles blog.  Winners will be chosen from...... EVERY SINGLE BLOG.  So if you want to better your chances, come hop along with us, and be prepared to be amazed by the creativity you're about to see.

Belles 'n Whistles has 2 new collections being released TODAY!!! 
A total of 16 New Stamps.

Is this exciting or what?

Many of you may remember the Sweet Art Ebony girls designed by the very talented Elisabeth Bell. Well ...  They're BACK, and better than ever.  

It's time to meet
"Belles Strawberry Tea"









I couldn't resist making a strawberry shaped card to go along with this adorable little   sweetheart.  And believe it or not, I've created this Strawberry style paper myself.  =)  You may see something here that looks like smeared glue on the edges of this, but actually it's a bit of red gel glitter.  In real life it looks pretty cool, but for some reason my camera did not pick up that part....  =(

Belles Strawberry Tea is part of
Belles 'n Whistles "NEW" Sweet Art Girls Collection

Next up, a brand new line of stamps
also designed by our beloved Elisabeth Bell. 
The Fairy Friends Collection

I decided that I was NOT going to create a card for this one.  I wanted to mix it up a little bit.  So I decided to create a little 3D scene.  This has already found a perfect home in my nick-knack cabinet.  I just don't think it gets any cuter than this.

I have really gotten into creating 3D things lately.  It's not only fun, but seems to be quite relaxing to watch and see how a tiny idea can be built in something adorable.  =)  I have a couple of different views for you to see....  There are 2 stamps featured on this project from the new "Fairy Friends Collection" from Belles 'n Whistles. 

I used "Garden Friends" and "A Fairy Nice Flower".  I fell in love with that adorable Garden Friend Snail.  TOOOO CUTE!!!

Here they are close up....



I can't even begin to tell you how much fun it was to color this image, and then start planning my 3D display.  

Here I have another angle for you to see, from above.


In the back corner you see "A Fairy Nice Flower" also another absolutely precious stamp to own.  I am "Fairy" truly in love with this new collection.  The mushroom is actually made out of a cardboard tube, and many many punched circles glued on top of a half of a styrofoam ball.  The Butterfly is from one of the Spring Kits from WoJ.  The grass is actually PAPER Easter Grass.  I love that stuff.  I should probably stock up on it before the Easter season is over, so I have some for ALL YEAR.  The little flowers are from "Got Flowers" and the little lady bugs were removed from tiny miniature clothespins.   I coated everything with some modge podge in order to preserve it, and give it a glossy finish.  As well as to keep things stiff and staying exactly where I wanted them to be.
I hope you have enjoyed visiting my blog today!  Both of these new collections are available RIGHT NOW at Belles 'n Whistles.

Please don't forget to leave a comment here for a chance to win one of these fabulous new stamps.  Now it's time for you to hop on over to our sweet Iris' blog and see what gorgeous creations she has to share with you today.  =) 


81 comments:

Jodi said...

This is super duper cute and creative!! I love the scene you created with those fairies and your sweet strawberry card too!!
Hugs
Jodi =)

Maryann Laursen said...

All of these creations are amazing. I love the strawberrycard, but I also sure love your little fairygarden here, it´s so wonderful and all is sooo well done, and you´ve just given me an awesome idea, so thanks a lot for that too. All of this is sooo wonderful, so it´s impossible to say, which I like the most.

Renkata said...

ohhh wow Lynda,
I just tought i am in fairyland.
Amazing project. love the design.

Shirley N said...

Your creations are amazing! I love your strawberry card and your fairy scene is magical! Beautiful project!!!

alethea said...

OMG I love these images!! They are super cute!! I love the strawberry card, she is so gorgeous and your little fairy land is a little girls dream!! Hugs xx

Linda . J said...

Beautiful creation Lynda love the colours and the gorgeous design,its so cute.
Hugs Linda

Flutterby Trina said...

WOW how stunning is your creation, all the little fairies are so cute!!!! Ahhhh I want one!!!! xxx

Marion said...

Hi Lynda, I am totally bowled over by your beautiful creations. Love the strawberry shaped card. The Fairy scene is just brilliant. You are a very creative lady.
hugs
Marion

Joshylili said...

Hi,

oh, what a lovely scene do you created, I like it! The new stamps are so cute! I hop to the next one ;)

Thanks for the chance to win...

Best regards Jasmin

Maria Therese said...

Wow this is just amazing!!

Uta said...

What is that? I can't believe it - your card and your scenario are so amazing. Great ideas and so creative. I love it.

Greetings, Uta

Janneke said...

I love your card and project Lynda ;o)
I hop to the next one ;)
Thanks for the chance to win...

Hugs, Janneke

♥ Sonja Bekker ♥ said...

Hi Lynda,

What a cute 3D creation you have made,and these new stamps Owww
adorable as were use to by now from our talented Ellisabeth Bell.
We were waiting and trying to get them in our lovely Holland.
I`m Grazy about them.

Hugs flying over
sonja

Claudine said...

Your strawberry card is so cute. And that mushroom... Genius! The use of ribbon for it is great. Love what you did for both your creations.

Lillian A said...

Oh my, I think strawberry tea is my favorite image out of the bunch, although they're ALL adorable. Fabulous 3-D creations, also - make me drool . . . so BEE-utiful !! Great creativity . . .

slbela59 said...

oh so cute! I want them all. thanks for chance to win.

*SHeRRy B* said...

How adorable! I love the card and the little scene! The stamps are so cute!

Unknown said...

Such cute projects, TFS I am a new follower. Thanks for being part of the hop.
Hugs,
Melissa D
mkds312@hotmail.com
sleeplesswonder.blogspot.com

Tracy said...

Absolutely love your fairy project! it is amazing.

Kathy said...

Lynda your post today is amazing!!! Love that strawberry ~ it looks good enough to eat!!! She is adorable as well! Your fairy scene is fabulous as well!! It is neat when you have an idea and it works out like you want!!! This is so creative and must have taken an age!! So cute and worth it though!
:)Kathy

velta said...

What an adorable card and image Lynda!!! Your coloring is perfect! The second creation is like nothing I have ever seen before and should be placed in a curio for all to see! I have always loved Bell's n Whistles images and have many of them myself...thanks for the chance to win !!

Anonymous said...

Oh wowzer Lynda!! Your projects are over the top GORGEOUS girl!! Such amazing coloring and attention to detial!! That scene is amazing...I have to keep going back to look at it!! LOL!! Wonderful job sweetie! Smiles, Vic

Paper Bagley said...

I am a stickler for 3D and you have gone over and above with your art...amazing! You put me in wonderland of inspirational dreams to create...Thanks Tootsie

Janiel/ janny said...

OH Lynda, These are both beautiful!!! The 3-D project is amazing!!! So much to look at!!
WONDEFUL MY DEAR FRIEND!!!
have a great day!
hugs, Janiel

Tammy said...

You've taken my breath away with these creations....My goodness you have a creative mind. Beautiful!!!
smiles...Tammy
tamminniesdesigns.blogspot.com

Cheryl said...

I love what you did with the stamps especially the strawberry one. Very pretty!

Lori said...

Both of your projects are just over the top...love the strawberry but the scene is just adorable. I can see so much hard work and thought...very nice.

Melissa M said...

Wow... I love your imagination in creating your fairy land! And extra sweetness you added to the delicious strawberry card! Ah-mazing!

CraftinGranny said...

Totally awesome creations Lynda! I love the strawberry shaped card and your fairy project is fantastic with all the details and embellies. It definately deserves a place in your cabinet for everyone to see. Beautifully done! "Hugs" Carol

jan farnworth said...

wow you have outdone yourself very nicely done.

Sharman said...

Wow.What an amazing job on both the card and the scene. I loved both of them. The scene looked like a lot of work but it is gorgeous..Soooooooo Sweet. A lot of talent there Missy!!!

Unknown said...

I love how the colors pop! Beautiful cards and 3D designs!

Debby said...

your diorama is fabulous...fairies need a place to play. Hugs

Steph Ackerman said...

OMG absolutely adorable!!!

TiaKeas said...

They are so beautiful that I don't think that i could ever pick just one! Thank-you!!

Vanja said...

Oh, these are beautiful, Lynda! I especially love the second project, absolutely amazing!
hugs
Vanja

SannaS said...

gorgeous creations!! absolutely brilliant!! =)
hugs, SannaS

1jmass said...

That lace on the mushroom is inspired. Love it all.

Marie-Anne said...

What a gorgeous projects you've made! I love them!

Marie-Anne

cdm317 said...

Amazing! Love what you did with the stamps!

Gail said...

This is beautiful. I can't imagine all the work that went into this. You did a beautiful, beautiful job on it. Hugs, Gail

superdidine said...

Very nice cards

Audhild said...

Your card is beautiful Lynda, and I love your mushroom. You are so creative. Thank you for sharing.

Hugs Audhild

Carol said...

WOWZER Lynda have you created some stunning projects here! Luv them!! Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Pysselbus said...

Hi hunni!! Just have to say I luuuuuuv your projects!! The 3D-thingy is AMAZING!!! And the images are super-gorgeous!!

Hugs
Linda

Wellnifty said...

So cute and so creative, love the strawberry shaped card idea

Chris xx

Elise said...

Okay WHAM!!! LYNDA!!! My jaw has dropped to the floor and hit it so hard!!! lol! Your creations are absolutely INCREDIBLE! You are AMAZING woman! I mean, how in the world do you see this all going down in your head? Can I come in for a little while?! hehe! I would have never imagined this in my own head .. this is wow wow WOW!!!

Love,
Elise

x laura x said...

wow o wow i love your 3d scene, i do have a soft spot for scenes. Loving the card as well.
x laura x

Annelies said...

Love your strawberry card! Great how you've created that! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies

Karina said...

Oh my word... your creations are gorgeous. But I got speechless when I saw your 3D artwork. WOW!!
Hugs, Karina

Bev B. said...

WOW WOW & WOW!!!!! Such an amazing creations. Love the strawberry card and fairy land is awesome.

Kristin said...

What a lovely fairy-creation you've made! :D It was really sweet! :)

Linda said...

I just the strawberry.... It's cute and bright cherry I am going to have to put that on my wishes list lol

Becky Dunham said...

Wow Lynda! This is fabulous! i love the stamps you used and the way you popped them up in your 3D fairy scene! So adorable!

rebeccadunham at hotmail dot com

Natalie Z said...

Wow this is just amazing!! Absolutely love your fairy project.
Hugs Natalie xx

PCM said...

How adorable. I LOVE the return of the Sweet art girls - and you have done a fabulous job with this card - especially the strawberry part. I also love your 3D project with the new fairy - too cute! TFS

Melanie-Jane said...

Wow such pretty creations am a great fan of BNW stamps :)

Unknown said...

The creations you made are just adorable :)you are super talented!!
I love the images too.
Hope to win.

Anita

Gina K said...

HOLY COW!!! That 3D scene is amazing. Very, very cool. I just love your strawberry shaped card, too. They both made me smile!

Unknown said...

Wow, you've put a lot of work into these beautiful creations!

Alaine said...

WOW. Not sure anything else can describe it as well as WOW. BEAUTIFUL!!

Unknown said...

Lynda, your projects are over the top! Absolutely amazing. Your scene is so fun - and that strawberry card is just the sweetest!
hugs,
Gini

Mary Lou said...

Whoa Lynda~~superbly spectacular!!
Just fabulous!!! That strawberry card is The Best!!!!!!
Hugz of thanks
Mary Lou

Sassy Scrapper said...

Your strawberry card is so cute I just love it. And OMG your fairy scene is totally amazing. Fantastic job!
Hugs Bonnie

DooDuhh said...

Lynda, WOW!!!!! What AWESOME projects!!! The 3-d is amazing!!! And your "Strawberry Tea" OUTSTANDING!!! Fabulous job!!!
Loves & Hugs

Lilian said...

Lynda, I love love love your 3d creations! Love the fairy garden too. Gorgeous work!

freaky said...

What a fantastic scene, the stamps are very nice and I love the snail too ;o)

hugs, Nicole

Joyce said...

Fabulous creations! A few hours invested in those and well worth it!

Mo said...

Wow Lynda, your work is just gorgeous !!!
Hugs,
Mo

Judi said...

Oh my goodness, these new images are simply gorgeous, and your work is absolutely STUNNING!!! Love that 'strawberry card', and the 3d scene is just words!!

FANTASTIC!

Judi x

Chelsea said...

Hi Lynda, your project is so creative and full of wonderful details. These new and old stamps are so adorable, love them!
Love,
Chelsea

Newbie said...

WOW Lynda! Spectacular! Your strawberry card is beautiful and very creative!! And the fairy scene-out of this world! What a talented and creative mind!!! Fabulous job on both projects!

Jacilynn said...

wow, you have out done yourself! amazing

Hannah Clark said...

Oh my goodness, that 3-D project is amazing! The images are so beautiful!

Jenn said...

Beautiful work, I love your 3D project. Thanks so much for sharing.

Glamour said...

WOW! what a creative collection. Love your ideas.

Diane

Mira said...

Oh wow, these are just fabulous! I mean your creations :)
Those stamps are really cute.

tanja said...

How adorable! I love the card
xxxtanja

Leonie Castro said...

I love the stamps! You made it extra cute and special. Thank you!
hugs,
Leonie

Janelle said...

Your 3d project is amazing. I've never tried one and I am inspired to start.

hellerlittle said...

I love the strawberrycard, but I also sure love your little fairygarden here, it´s so wonderful and all is sooo well done,bothe are so cute so it´s impossible to say, which I like the most.
TFS hellerlittle