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My name is Laura Evans and I am a Stamping Bella addict! I first found the Bella's on SCS many years ago and have been one of the biggest fans ever since. I have even had the opportunity to travel to Toronto many times to visit Em and see the store. I have had opportunity to stamp with Bella Babes and to form friendships that I hold dear.
I started scrapbooking roughly 16 years ago after going to a Creative Memories party. I was hooked! I have made some scrapbooks documenting my son growing up that I am very proud of. One time when I was scrapbooking with some friends, someone mentioned adding stamped images to our pages. We had a Stamp demo visit our group and we made cards. I LOVED IT! I WAS HOOKED! Lol. From there found SCS, and then found Emily Block. Love her!
I work full time and I'm married to my husband Donnie for 28 years this August. We have one son who lives in Florida and is getting married June 2nd. I'm sure like everyone else, there is not enough hours in the day to craft but I craft when I can!
I am looking forward to making new friends on the forum... Please tell me about yourself!
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I'm Tanya Atkisson and I too am a Stamping Bella addict! I came across a the Bella's on SCS 5 years ago and fell in love. I haven't had the pleasure of traveling to Toronto or meeting any of the Bella Babes but I have formed many wonderful friendships through the different groups Stamping Bella has had, they are my sistahs!
I started stamping in March of 2000 and have loved it ever since. I gave scrapbooking a try for about a year and just haven't been able to get back into it=( I love my copics and would love my Prismacolor Pencils more if I had better results with them. It is my dream to one day meet Paula =) and take some Prismacolor Pencil coloring lessons from her!
I'm married to a wonderful man (Michael) who's in the Air Force. We've been married 18 years. Our daughter and grandboys live with us. They're 22, 2 yrs (3 next month) and 17 months. We also have 3 chihuahua's...so it's pretty crazy in our house!
Looking forward to getting to know other Stamping Bella-holics=)
My name is Kim Kelley. I have loved Stamping Bella ever since I found Em on SCS. I have a ridiculous amount of bella stamps and love to use them. I always seem to have a full cart at the SB store! I love them!
I have not yet been to visit the Bella Babes in person but, I am currently working on a scheme on how to get to Canada to meet Em and co.
I have been stamping for 18 years and still love it! Scrapbooking is a hobby that I'm getting better at because I have been scrapping my Dh's triathlons and am currently getting ideas on how to scrap a 5K that our family did together last October.
I am married to the love of my life for almost 29 years and we have 6 kids and 2 fur babies. My DH is a triathlete and a programmer. Our oldest is 26 and our youngest is 9. Busy is a by word at our house. There is always something going on here! I am a SAHM currently looking to start a business at home. I love to bake, stamp, read and run. I am trying to get better at the running part!
I am excited about getting to know all of my fellow bella-holics and have new friends!
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First of all, let me say to Tanya...I have never been to your part of the world, but if I ever do...you got a lesson! Haha, i don't think it will be happening anytime soon, but ya never know.
I am Paula, bellababe from the Detroit, Michigan area. I even have the tattoo on my forearm that let's you know I was "made in Detroit". I am married for almost 23 years and have a 22 year old, engaged daughter. A yorkie son, who's almost 15, a sassy cat who's almost 10 and a Siamese grandcat, who I call nosey Rosie, but her real name is daisy. She keeps me on my crafting toes because she loves to get on my table and take my supplies.
I started scrapping in 2000, and have been stamping, full time since 2006. I think?? Thanks to Emily, I am also getting back to my artsy roots and drawing, painting and trying other artsy things. It's expensive to be Emily and Linda's friend. We know if we are together, we gotta have what the other does!
I am very fortunate to have gotten to hang out with most of the current babe roster, except for ms. Texas, shannanbella. I finally got to really hang out with Laura and pinky and we had a blast. In a perfect world, don't we all just wish we could live closer...in some sort of Bella colony? Hehe, yes I am a dreamer...just call me mrs. Clooney.
Oh Paula...thank-you, you are so sweet! I know it's a long shot, but one can dream and sometime dreams become a reality...I can only hope that this will one day be my reality! I just love and admire your coloring talent, it amazes me to no end.
Laura...I agree...wish there was a like button on here too =)
and I'm a bellaholic... oh and an artaholic.. and a mixed media-aholic.. and a collector of stamps and supplies.. uch.
Yes, I am the owner of Stamping Bella and the whole point of this company was to unite "sistahs" all around the world who have similar interests. This has taken off and I, personally, have made many special close friends that I would have never met otherwise. THAT, my sistahs, woulda been TRAGIC! I am grateful for this platform to be able to blab, discuss, stamp, show off (LOL).. and teach eachother neat techniques.
Welcome to all and thank you so much Laura for starting this thread!
Location: rockin' the pink mojo wig in Ottawa, Canada
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YAY - you're back!!!
I am so happy to see Stamping Bella back on SCS. I haven't been back to this site in ages mainly because it just wasn't the same without my Sistahs all meeting here every now and again.
I am Lori Brown. Better known as Pinky. I have been called that all my life. Emily sometimes refers to me as "Pinky Dinky Do". Call me what you like. I will always be part of da' Sistahood.
Stamping Bella has been part of my life since Emily was cutting rubber and shipping from her laundry room at home. I have been an addict of her stamps since I first inked up Cosmobella many years ago. She was my first and I have been collecting ever since.
I live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. A mere 4 1/2 hour drive way from da' Bella hereself. I try and make the trip there a few times a year. Through this site I have made several friendships and have been fortunate enough to meet a few in person. My dear Laura, (who started this thread) who is just the sweetest person on the planet; Paula, who makes me laugh until my sides hurt and who's colouring ability is mind blowing; and Linda who's talent as an artist is jaw dropping. Also, I can't forget wonderful Dena and Helen who work at the store. Both of which are amazing women. I hope one day to meet (in person) all the other Sistah's who hang out here. I agree with Paula's earlier statement that we should have a Bella colony! But for now, it is nice to have this forum back so we can all feel a little more connected.
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Some call me Pinky, some call me Lori - I answer to both Pinky's Pictorial DREAM as if you could live forever, LIVE as if you only have today.
Haha - Paula - I love that tattoo!
I'm Robin(-abella) - one of the newer Bella Babes, also hailing from just outside Toronto. I live about a 40 minute drive from Bellaland, so I get to visit once in a while - always horrible for my bank account.
Bella images are some of my faves of all time, which is why I love this design team!
Welcome to the forum everyone!
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I know we have discussed this before but we really need to try to hold a Bella get together. Plan it far in advance so that sistahs to plan and save for it! I'm game for organizing it!
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I am so glad you're back on SCS. I've been a faithful follower of Em, Paula and Linda on their blogs but it's nice to see the spontenaity here. I LOVE Bellas and want more, more, more. I have a sister-in-law who lives near Paula's part of the world - Livonia, MI. I always wish I could find Paula when I'm there and I need to get my passport so maybe I can make it a resting spot on my way to Bellaland someday!
I am so glad you're back on SCS. I've been a faithful follower of Em, Paula and Linda on their blogs but it's nice to see the spontenaity here. I LOVE Bellas and want more, more, more. I have a sister-in-law who lives near Paula's part of the world - Livonia, MI. I always wish I could find Paula when I'm there and I need to get my passport so maybe I can make it a resting spot on my way to Bellaland someday!
Ok Cindy, my sister Cindy lives in Livonia and if you are coming to town, you just gotta holler. currently our weather has been clear and free of snow...if you travel this direction...I have sharp pencils always ready!
I know we have discussed this before but we really need to try to hold a Bella get together. Plan it far in advance so that sistahs to plan and save for it! I'm game for organizing it!
When are you coming back to this part of the world Laura? I am game, you know that!!
I'll take you up on that Paula! The only problem is I generally only make it a couple times a year so I may have to remind you before it's time for my next visit I do love to come up there though. I like to check out Scrappy Chic and a stamp store that's in Plymouth or Northville - can't remember which - I think it's called Stampeddler. I'm in Central Illinois and it's about a 7 hour trip so that's why it doesn't happen too often.
Hello! I'm Jen and I live in Ontario Canada. I only work about 15 minutes from the Bella store which can be pretty dangerous for my wallet LOL!
I have a pretty decent collection of Bella stamps but right now I'm totally obsessed with the Uptown Girls. I need to get more to add to my collection and I can't wait to see the new ones.
I can't wait to try out those stencils on some more pages and I really want to do one of those mixed media she arts too.
Anyways.....glad to see Em back over here bc my internet time is pretty limited to be visiting too many different sites, with having a 2 year old to chase after at home and working full time during the week.
Hello all! I am so glad you are back Em! I kinda of dropped off SCS when you left
My name is Jennifer and I live in Grasonville, MD. I have been married for 7 years and had my first baby last February. I can't believe she will be turning 1 in less than a month!
I have been stamping since 2003. At first I only used SU! products.......but then one day I saw a card with this beautiful girlie girl image on it and I HAD to find the shopping source!!! I did and the rest is history I am an addict!!! I unfortunately have become more of a stamp collector than a card maker, but I am trying to change that!! The challenges really help to get me motivated.
So glad you are back on SCS! I've missed having Stamping Bella here! I recognize most people and excited to meet more Bella lovers!
I'm Kathy. I've been stamping for about 9 years. I'm a SAHM to four (8,6, 3 and 2).
Going to check out the Bellarific challenge and see what it is, looking forward to playing along again. And I always loved how the Bella forum was full of chat about everything under the sun (a fun place to hang out)!
I love Stamping Bella and I love Splitcoaststampers. SB on SCS is a match made in heaven for me!
I love SB so much that the card I did for the Bellariffic challenge is the first card I've uploaded to start my gallery. Now, if only I could take decent photos! Gotta work on that.
I love reading the responses here! It's fun getting to know people...I see some familiar faces too...waving at Kathleen!
I, too, would love a coloring lesson from Paula!
I was first introduced to Bella stamps through a friend's daughter. She had ordered one stamp (I know, just one? That would be impossible for me!) and I was intriqued! This is the stamp; anyway, seeing that stamp was the start of an addiction for me. No, I am not interested in a 12 step program or want to be cured! I think my favorite character of all is Stella... I love her lips! Maybe because I am into lipstick?! Who knows....
Emily, how about some more Stella stamps?
I am feeling bad about missing the first challenge, but we are in the middle of a huge project at home. We are adding 2 bedrooms and a bathroom; the entire house is getting rewired as well, including new fixtures. So, there have been contractors in and out, visits to plumbing showrooms, ordering cabinetry, etc. This week I had plaster raining down on my stamp table...not the best environment for creating! It will all be worth it when it is done and the best part is that I will have a brand new stamp room just for me! I have never really had my own space before, so I am really looking forward to that!
I am just so very glad that Stamping Bella is back!!!
I'm thinking in August. I am going to Florida to see Dustin in March. He will be in Lake Charles LA for his wedding in June and I will get to see my Buffalo family then. So.... My sister and I have unofficially set my visit for August. I'm watching southwest airlines for some of their $99 each way pricing, waiting to get the best price I can! Then I will probably be in Buffalo again in early November. Before its snowing to bad.
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When are you coming back to this part of the world Laura? I am game, you know that!!
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Jennifer, I can start it up again. I will put in excel so that we can sort etc. and mail to everyone when someone is added. Great idea! I will start a thread and stick it to the top.
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I three would love some lessons. Mayb we can have lessons and assignments from the babes each week!?! Lol!
I also really liked the birthday list we had last time. I would start it up, but I am very unreliable these days........
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My name is Margo and I am a fairly consistent challenge participant on the blog!!
I too have a pretty extensive Bella stamp collection, and am loving the Uptown girls.
I religiously read Linda's , Paula's and the Stamping Bella blogs and have just added the other Babes to my bookmarked lists!
I live on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC, with my military DH and 2 crazy busy boys, and work full time as a Junior Kindergarten teacher.
I dropped off when Em left as well.....Just wasn't the same
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Hello all! I am so glad you are back Em! I kinda of dropped off SCS when you left
My name is Jennifer and I live in Grasonville, MD. I have been married for 7 years and had my first baby last February. I can't believe she will be turning 1 in less than a month!
I have been stamping since 2003. At first I only used SU! products.......but then one day I saw a card with this beautiful girlie girl image on it and I HAD to find the shopping source!!! I did and the rest is history I am an addict!!! I unfortunately have become more of a stamp collector than a card maker, but I am trying to change that!! The challenges really help to get me motivated.
Glad to be back with all of you again!
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So glad the bellas are back! I haven't benn on SCS in a long while - I too left after the bellas were gone - and I am heard they were back in the forum. I have been a huge fan of the bellas since I remember reading stories of EM cutp-cut-cutting the stamps out and shipping them out of her house back in the old days! We used to have a yahoo group. My first bella was cosmo bella - and what a fabulous stamp she was/is to ink up and color - I have been hooked ever since! I am diving in to the challenges this weekend and can't wait to see everyone's fab creations!
just catching up with all the inro's or I should say some re-intros, because I remember lots of the names too. Funny, how they just stick in your head...just don't ask what I had for dinner last night. LOL
I am so excited about this thread!!! I have keeping up with all the the chatty-bellas! I have dreamed of visiting balla land since I read the funny stories of EM moving into the bella store! I may just have to start saving up - it would be along drive to Canada from Mo! My friend Tracy is from MI but travels back and forth from MI to MO for work and we stamp together ALOT! I bet she would be game for coming with me - she is like my partner in stamping and scrapping crime! I will have to work on planning a trip to Bella Land this year - that would be sooooooooooooooooo cool!
Waving hi Heather! It's so cool that you have someone to stamp with. I just found a group about 50 miles away and meet with them once a month. I'm so happy to have other stampers to make cards with.
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I'm so happy to have other stampers to make cards with.
So true Laura! I used to be able to stamp and color with Paula when I lived in MI. From time to time I'd get to hang with Pauline and Linda too. We've even ventured to Bellaland and Scrapfest to hang with Em, Dana, Ebru, Robin and Regan as well. I miss more than anything having the Babes close by to create with. I'm up for an August adventure. Keep us posted!
Thanks for the shout out Laura! I so enjoyed coloring her. These Uptown Girls have captured my heart. I love their Girly, Chic and Sophisticated style. They're perfect for so many occassions!
Heather.... I'm looking at August. I normally visit my family in NY earlier in the summer but I will see them in June for my son's wedding in Lake Charles Louisana. I want to get to Buffalo before my sisters kids head back to school so I can spend lots of time with them. I'll let you know when I finalize the travel plans.
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I am so excited about this thread!!! I have keeping up with all the the chatty-bellas! I have dreamed of visiting balla land since I read the funny stories of EM moving into the bella store! I may just have to start saving up - it would be along drive to Canada from Mo! My friend Tracy is from MI but travels back and forth from MI to MO for work and we stamp together ALOT! I bet she would be game for coming with me - she is like my partner in stamping and scrapping crime! I will have to work on planning a trip to Bella Land this year - that would be sooooooooooooooooo cool!
Hi Laura!
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