Easy Craft Projects and September's "A Kiss on the Chic Kit"

Run quick.......as fast as you can ! Because that's what it would take to get your hands on one of Laura's kits from "A Kiss on the Chic". This months theme that I got to work with is the "School Days" kit. I was so happy because I had the perfect pictures for this kit that I had been wanting to scrap. She is also offering up another kit this month called "Passion for Fashion" .......uuummmm...Stunning ! Emeline Seet has done some wonders with it ! So make sure to check out Emeline's Blog if you get a chance.
Here is what I have done with the"School Days" kit:









I am also SUPER excited to mention to you guys a fabulous Blog called "Easy Craft Projects". The reason I am so excited is because this is a project based tutorial site and it has an awesome forum with a great bunch of girls !!!! I have really been enjoying myself getting to know the girls and working tutorials up in the "Textile" section.
For my first tutorial I created is a little "House on A Hill" felt pin cushion.



For my second tutorial I created a very simple "Camera Strap Band Cover"



All of the tutorials are in a PDF format so they are easy to save and print up. Their are so many more projects by so many talented ladies. From how to make a "Resin Jewelry Pendant" to working on an "Altered Birdhouse". I would luv to see you there !

I also got to create a super FUN card and with a CUTE envelope. I hope you are not getting tired of me using the kraft chipboard cardstock from Cut Card Stock.com but I am addicted to it. REALLY ! It is such a fabulous base for any project. Weather you are creating a card , working on a layout or using it to alter a project with. The envelopes from CCS are fantastic as well. On this button closure policy 10 kraft envelope I added a simple but Fun embellishment to it that matches the card:



Last but not least....just a sweet simple love banner I made for my Etsy shop.
What I used was the Opal Stardream metallics in a 65lb cover weight from Cut Card Stock.com. They also come in Opal, Silver, Gold & Crystal. I am so in luv with this weight. It gives me so many options that I did not have with the 105lb.
I think that my fave feature is I can print at home using my HP photosmart printer. Now since it is a metallic it still prints wet but this gives me my next fave feature. Since the print remains wet longer once printed I can emboss with embossing powder and get a wonderful raised print/image.
I created this banner by using this exact method. After embossing them I than added a vintage feel to them by using Rangers distress ink . I than punched holes and added ribbon and I have a very sweet banner to hang.



Thank You for visiting Bella Vida................... ♥
Have A Blessed & Creative Day,
Norma Kennedy ♥