Keeping secrets is the hardest part of my job. I'm not at all good about it and this one has literally been killing me. I have had this fabric for over a month, in my hot little hands and I've not shown a single person.... well a single one that hasn't been to my home that is. Or a single one...

Revlie is one of the craftiest person I know. It always amazes me how she finds the time to create all that she does. She has such a wonderful personality, sense of humor and a no-nonsense attitude. She has a heart of gold and a wonderful friend. On top of being a mom/wife, artist and full-t...

and more scallops .. I love using my scallop punch or the cricut expression to cut whatever size scallop I want. Although as you know with using the cricut you have to find the right cartridge to cut the scallop loops the right width since they are all different (preferred the smaller loops).. ...

Honestly, who doesn't love a crisp, Fall palette full of neutrals and bolds? Designing Fall-themed collections are one of my favorites because these colors are so versatile for anything! Today I'm stoked to share with you the full collection, Just Leafy: Needle in a Haystack: Country Fiel...

Presenting: Scrapbooking By The Yard Donna Downey's 6x12 Album a gorgeous canvas album filled with endless artistic possibilities... The Beloved album (920593) by Donna Downey is ready for you to customize with her new iron-ons, canvas flowers, canvas tags and MANY more coordinating pr...

Introducing... Are you ready for some more???? Stay tuned, more coming soon!

Happy Monday everyone! I am really excited about the intro I'm about to do because this girl has become a very good friend over the past few months and has been invaluable to me as I started up this new venture. She believed in me from the very start and jumped on board without hesitation the s...

I've recently moved out of my scraproom while my husband renovates it for my younger son. I will be moving into my son's room. So for now, I'm occupying a little corner of our living romo which has its pros and cons. Stacy Julian's The Big Picture changed the way I scrap. After seeing her ...

As I was spending some time in my studio thinking about what supplies I should keep, donate or just toss, I came across a few embellishments I've had for so long that I forget even existed. These packages of aluminum and copper sheet metal made by Making Memories caught my eye & went...

i think i want one of these :) no...i know i TOTALLY want one of these...

Wow, I guess ya'll really loved that mini album from ScrapScription, huh? Thanks for all your comments. The winner chosen at random is Chris: Congratulations! Please send us your mailing address and we'll get your kit out to you right away! I just returned home from the Great American Scrap...

We have our second kit club giveaway today! I am lovin' this sweet corrugated mini album! Co-owner ofScrapScription, Lori Slawinksi has donated 1 June Kit for ONE LUCKY WINNER!! Over at ScrapSciption the month of June is being called "Bella Blvd Month!" Oh, how we love the ring of that! :)...

Happy June Bella peeps! Hope is sunny and bright wherever you are today! I am so excited about June because we have a *TON* of giveaways and features scheduled throughout the month! It's going to be awesome! Our fast-selling Man of the House collection has been selected by several kit clubs this...

Happy Friday blog friends! For those in Canada, I hope you are gearing up for a great long weekend and for those in the US, only one more week until your long weekend. What plans do you have? Today we have a fabulous giveaway that I have been wanting to shout about all week but I have kept qui...

Oh boy, folks, do I have something fun to tell you about this morning! Another great new addition to the blog! A little something we like to call ... If you've ever had the pleasure of having a little chat or taking one of Julie's classes, you know she's not only all sorts of fun, but h...

Here's a couple of the newest pieces I made using Making Memories Vintage Groove jewelry line. I have to say I am a bit obsessed with making jewelry. Mira & Kiela are too. They are ticked that they have to wait until I can get more supplies. I have to save what I have on hand for blog projects...

Have you heard of them? During March, Martha chose our Estate Sale Collection for one of her three kits! It's gorgeous and filled with trims, prima flowers, buttons and a whole bunch of matching Bella Blvd! The kit was so popular on initial orders that Martha ordered a second set of product for...

Congratulations to Lora Oliver!! You are the lucky winner for All U Need Scrapbooking Kit's giveaway! Please email me your contact info and we will get your kit to you1 Today I'm featuring my new friends Kara & Julie LeMaster who have just launched a NEW and AMAZING kit club called All U nee...

We have an awesome Sponsor to feature today! Coordinates Collections is an online scrapbooking site that offers endless possibilities! (A monthly scrapbook Kit Club that offers 2 kits per month, an Online Store with the latest scrapbooking supplies and fun Products of the Week! Not to ment...

congratulations to Laura Toriello. You win Benzilla Scrapping's giveaway! email me (donna@donnadowney.com) for your prize! The Holiday season is here and I'm excited to announce that our sponsors will be offering some awesome giveaways and specials to all you readers leading up to Christmas...

mid month garden bloomed with lots & lots of yummy goodness. wanted to share a few of them that caught my eye & full of inspiration!! Just the Two of Us by Amy Grendell Confessions of a Shopaholic by Kelly Purkey One Day I Will Be by Stephanie Dagan Give Thanks by Jennifer Gallagher Black Frida...

congratulations to Dani, post #39 & Theresa, post #269. You both win Elle's Studio's giveaway! email me (donna@donnadowney.com) for your prize! Elle's Studio has done it again! Look at this wonderful Christmas kit they are giving away to two of our blog readers. Can you believe this kit ca...

congratulations to Dani, post #39 & Theresa, post #269. You both win Elle's Studio's giveaway! email me (donna@donnadowney.com) for your prize! Elle's Studio has done it again! Look at this wonderful Christmas kit they are giving away to two of our blog readers. Can you believe this kit ca...