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All you Bella lovers out there. I am still not quite into these yet. and really want to see what you are all talking about. Are you just talking about the bella woman in general or are there other Bella stamps that you ladies are all drooling over that I don't know about.
What Bella stamp is your favorite. please post a photo if you can. to show why.if you have a sample of a card etc.
How much are these and can you get them anywhere else in a local store or does it have to be Online.
__________________ WHAT IS A STAMPPIN ADDICT!
It's someone who buys stamps they didn't normally like at first,only to see it in Split Coast Stampers gallery in a different perspective.
Choosing between your bellas is like choosing between your children, you just can't do it, lol!
But this is my favorite card that I have made with my bellas
As far as I know, you can only get them online from Emily at www.stampingbella.com but my advice is if you don't love them, don't get them because you won't use them. I have so many stamps that I bought because they were cheap or because they were practical, but I don't love them, so I don't use them.
They are around $5 each and because they are so reasonable I now have 7 of them! :mrgreen:
If you type Bellas or stampingbella into the search facility on the gallery, it brings a whole bunch of examples up.HTH
I love the Bellas! Can't pick a favorite, though. My second order just arrived yesterday and I now own 18! I've only posted one card so far because the other ones I've made are for swaps that are still open. Here's a link to the card (same Bella as Ally!): Gallery at Splitcoaststampers
__________________ Donna - Wife and Mom in Massachusetts
It's funny, I wasn't that impressed with the bella's when I first saw them and then once I saw what people were doing with them they grew on me very quickly! I have about 9 of them now. I have only made 1 card so far with my bella's but that is due to it being valentines day, have to get all of that stuff done first..lol. Here is my bella card:
That's how I am at first somethings don't always interest me, Then the moreand more I see it and the way people use it I end of having a fetish over., and need all of them. I go thru spirts, Like the house mouse stamps. I had to have Christmas stamps. And boy do I ever have them now.
__________________ WHAT IS A STAMPPIN ADDICT!
It's someone who buys stamps they didn't normally like at first,only to see it in Split Coast Stampers gallery in a different perspective.
If(and that's a big If) it had to be one Bella---It would definitely be Cosmobella---she is adorable and she is what made me fall in love with the Bellas. I have placed my second order and am waiting for the next set of lovely ladies to arrive on my doorstep, so If you are reading this Em---post them right away!!!!!
I love the bellas but as much as I want them all I realy try to see what I would use them for and than buy stamping stuff so for now I have only boughton one bella Teddy Bella: Gallery at Splitcoaststampers
but I love mini van bella! lol and a lot more
I am awaiting the arrival of my bellas...So a for pre-bella usage I think I am going to love the javabella and sistahoodabellas. But then again, I like 'em all!
Cosmobella! I never drank alcohol and would never have purchased an alcohol-related stamp until some of my kids hit their teens. Now, I understand the lure and totally support all things related to drinking.
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Cosmobella! I never drank alcohol and would never have purchased an alcohol-related stamp until some of my kids hit their teens. Now, I understand the lure and totally support all things related to drinking.
So funny!!
__________________ Donna - Wife and Mom in Massachusetts
nope... can't do it - I can't pick just one favorite!
I love them all but there is a lot of whispering that they are lonley and couldn't I just please go back to the Bella site and buy them some more friends.... well can I say no to the Bellas? They want more friends!!!
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Me likey the Cosmobella! I also am partial to Imeldabella. I don't own any YET, but did an image swap with a fellow SCSer and am able to make a few cards to see if I should invest (stamps, blocks, sticky stuff, etc). You may try that to see if it's worthwile... you will find you LOVE them and MUST have them!
My first card last night was a case, so I don't want to post. But tonight I made this one...
Not sure that I would use the "Bella Ladies" much -- but I did order some of the flower stamps (oval flowers and funky flowers). Similar style to the Bellas and fun to color. I also ordered several non-stamp items including (for those new to unmounteds) the Tack 'n Peel reusable cling sheets -- they are pure genius, add it to your acrylic block and you are good to go! Wonderful service and quick shipping by the way....
If I could choose only one, it would be Cosmobella, because I am a lover of appletinis. ;)
But, I think you'll find the reason why folks are so crazy about the Bellas is one simple thing:
There is something within us, that is reflected through them! They are mothers, dentists, stampers/scrappers, lawyers, teachers, etc.
I think the other thing that magnetizes us to them is that they are all so cheerful with a big, fun, and beautifully happy smile--the kind we ourselves would like to give the world! I cannot look at a Bella and not smile or feel happy!
Well, the exception would be Grumpabella. chuckle! And, we have moments where we feel like her, too--that 'ol identity thing. And, because of that, I can't help but smile when I look at her, too! ;)
I suppose that sounds very sappy, but, for me, that's the attraction. :grin:
__________________ Julie Ebersole (JulieHRR once upon a time . . . )julieebersole.com"So shines a good deed in a weary world." -Willy Wonka
Teachabella is probably my favorite. I love that it's a cool teacher, and doesn't play on the stereotypical "teacher" symbols (school bus, lots of apples, etc.).
All you Bella lovers out there. I am still not quite into these yet. and really want to see what you are all talking about. Are you just talking about the bella woman in general or are there other Bella stamps that you ladies are all drooling over that I don't know about.
What Bella stamp is your favorite. please post a photo if you can. to show why.if you have a sample of a card etc.
How much are these and can you get them anywhere else in a local store or does it have to be Online.
Just in case you are slow like me :mrgreen: I want to note that the Bellas are unmounted stamps. I am probably the only person who ordered without realizing that, but it happened. I still love them, but being that I don't have any other unmounteds then had to go and also buy acrylic blocks, etc. Not a huge expense, but an unexpected one (in case you're wondering, the website clearly states they are unmounted...I just don't really pay attention to those details too often! hee hee)
As for a favorite, well, I think so far it would be rockabella.
I think the other thing that magnetizes us to them is that they are all so cheerful with a big, fun, and beautifully happy smile--the kind we ourselves would like to give the world! I cannot look at a Bella and not smile or feel happy!
I agree with Julie's comment above, and another thing I love about most of the bellas is their hair. It's so wild and funky -- not like mine at all! :-D
I finally got to place an order for Bella's! My wishlist was longer but I'm excitedly awaiting Mamabella, Cosmobella, Causabella and Bridalpartybellas. I'm in my friend's wedding this summer and there just happens to be 5 of us, Perfect!!!
I think the bella's are wonderful and I love that they are all so fun and different. I look forward to seeing the other bella's that are created.
I think julie hit it right. bellas are fun because the reflect somethign about us or someone we know. I don't have my bellas yet but sisterbella is my favorite
Thought I would revive this thread, though I expect people's answers to change frequently as Emily keeps inventing more and more great designs.
Just ONE? Sheesh! That's tough. They are all so cute.
I think Teachabella is my fave - being a teacher, she has a special place in my heart (though I always write in mathematical expressions on the blackboard instead).
Of the ones I have in my house right now Id have to say Imeldabella is my favorite...HOWEVER I have a bunch on their way here, so that opinion may change soon...LOL here is my favorite Imeldabella card
(YAY the clickable type worked for me!!!)
__________________ Tammy "I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity. "
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Ohh, I love them all because they are very personable, but my first and dear to my heart is Causabella because I got her right after my 2yo was diagnosed with cancer. She is now cancer free, but Causabella is used over and over again for all of my cards!
I didn't buy any at first because I couldn't see myself using them. Then I looked in the gallery and now own almost all of them.:rolleyes:
I love them all but, I find myself reaching for javabella alot when making bella cards. Heres a sample of mine: CC 115 Friendship by greengem32 at Splitcoaststampers
I really like veggiebella, but I haven't used her yet...
I like cakeabella and billboardabella
But really they are all great I don't think you can go wrong with bellas!
I don't own any yet, but I do have a wishlist made out! My two favorites (can't choose just one!) is Gumpabella and PMSabella - I guess, to me, they are just so realisitic!
__________________ ~*~ Clara ~*~ If you can think it, you can ink it!
If I could choose only one, it would be Cosmobella, because I am a lover of appletinis. ;)
But, I think you'll find the reason why folks are so crazy about the Bellas is one simple thing:
There is something within us, that is reflected through them! They are mothers, dentists, stampers/scrappers, lawyers, teachers, etc.
I think the other thing that magnetizes us to them is that they are all so cheerful with a big, fun, and beautifully happy smile--the kind we ourselves would like to give the world! I cannot look at a Bella and not smile or feel happy!
Well, the exception would be Grumpabella. chuckle! And, we have moments where we feel like her, too--that 'ol identity thing. And, because of that, I can't help but smile when I look at her, too! ;)
I suppose that sounds very sappy, but, for me, that's the attraction. :grin:
I agree completely and just told a friend yesterday the same reason why i love them so much... they make me happy with those great big SMILES and their cute lil figures, too!
I want them ALL, seriously, I do... but my first order had flowahbella (so versitile!) javabellas, beachabella and balloonabella (for my 4 yo dd's bday invites...she picked that one out herself!) On my gotta have next list is: beerafella, grillafella, globetrottabella and pregabella... Just love them all!
I'll post when I get them in the mail and can start stamping!
__________________ Angela see my tiny lil gallery: https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=95870
what is your favorite bella stamp?
