bellanella Profile

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Join Date:
2012-04-20
Blogs Owned
1. Bella Nella's Paper Crafts
Art and Crafts in paper and mixed media, most reclaimed materials used. Sharing my creations and resources found of interest to other crafters and artists.
Tags: mixed media, art, paper crafts, recycle, collage
Latest Blog Posts
- Art Journal with Mixed Mediaon Oct 9, 2012Hi all. Here are some journal page I worked on a few weeks ago. The one above has a piece of pretty spring bird napkin, paints and the victorian boy is a “German” sticker which I got at one my favorite places in Adamstown, PA, Shupps Grove,...
- New CollagesWell, I'm back after a much needed rest from blogging and after a few challenging months including family issues and major computer problems. Here are some things I've been working on. This is a collage I made with paper, dried hydrang...
- Altered Bottles and NotebooksBeen busy creating more altered bottles and other things. I've done a couple of craft shows so I have some experience in that now and will try some others in the future. Here's a Christmas bottle made with a tag I had from las...
- Virtual Party at Colorin Coloradoon May 31, 2012Hola amigas! Aqui es mi oferta para la fiesta de Colorin Colorado. Papel? Tijera? Hello friends! Here is my entry for the virtual party Marcella from Colorin Colorado is hosting. This is an original collage made wit...
- Upcycled Glass Bottles - Vintage Decoron May 14, 2012New bottles that I recently worked on. First four sold. The last two are available for sale, $12.00 plus shipping. All made from upcling antique glass bottles, jewelry, other upcycled supplies and ribbon. Leave me po...
- Mixed Media, Resources, Videoson Mar 13, 2012 in video mixed media frame glitter bleach collage vintage photo tutorials altered book upcycled...
- Altered Platter and Vintage Photo Pieceon Oct 15, 2011I was lucky again in winning a blogger's giveaway. And here it is. How beautiful is this altered plate? It was created by Melissa from Piney Rose Designs It's just lovely!!! I love everything about it, the colors, the soft touch...
- Well, after a very minor earthquake and some minor floods from hurricane Irene, things around Pennsylvania have calmed down. It was quite a week. We rarely see such events in this state, especially the quake. My thoughts are with those less fortunate...
- Mixed Media Piece, Drawing and Free Images The collage below was worked over a few weeks. I just kept leaving it and coming back to it. I like how it turned out, but it still is not finished. Its currently on drawing paper and I want to adhere it to something stronger.
- Collaged Mother Goose and Wax videoNew collages and mixed media I worked on recently using images from an old Mother Goose child's book that was falling apart: Love the crackle here Finally tried wax on this one I "stamped" thick gesso with a recycled paper tub...
- The Beach, Collage and Altered Bookon Jul 14, 2011 in mixed media art ocean collage vintage images beach altered book vintage photos laceHi from Ocean City, MD Assateague Island, MD Ocean City, MD Some new things I've been doing Collage on chipboard Above and below are altered pages in a vintage book Hope you're enjo...
- Links, Mixed Media, VideoHi all. Welcome to my newest followers and comments left in the past few posts. It's truly gratifying to see others like what I do and that's a way for me to find out your awesome blogs too. Here are some things I created in the last...
- Paper Bag Swap and Spring Peonieson Jun 16, 2011 in ribbon mixed media paper collage collage altered art spring paper arts pink peonis flowers brown paper bags gardenPeonies are one of my favorite flowers and these are from our garden. As promised, here's the paper bag book I received from Cathee from Art and Soul, my swap partner from the Yahoo Altered Art group. Beautiful, right? Love the colors...
- Paper Bag Mixed MediaThis is my second mixed media book done with lunch brown paper bags. Lots of fun! This one I sent to a swap partner for a swap I joined at the Yahoo group Altered_stArt. After giving each bag a white paint coating, I used paper nap...
- Mixed Media Altered CDs and Great VideoRecent work done on recycled CDs paying homage to my favorite, Old Hollywood and its actors. Don't forget to vote for me for the Prilosec sponsorship for my passion for learning art. Find the button on the top right of this blog and thank...
- Spring!!! Mixed Media Video and Online MagazineCould it soon be Spring!! Yay!!!! Have you noticed the Prilosec button on the right? I have applied to be sponsored by Prilosec to continue my quest to learn all I can about my passion: mixed media art. Thanks, Prilosec! Check...
- Spring Banneron Feb 10, 2011 in mixed media banner videos wedding invites free online classes paper crafts spring paper arts journal pages pinkBack from the depths of winter blues with a bit of Spring thanks to Terri of Artful Affirmations. Enjoy! Spring Banner Video Here's some things I've been working on for my niece's wedding. Wedding shower thank you cards Have you seen...
- Christmas Paper Craftson Dec 17, 2010 in book pages glitter christmas trees cones paper crafts books paper arts christmas wreath buttonsWishing you all a most wonderful Christmas, eating holiday food, engaging in family traditions, and visiting family and friends!! I finally got the courage to try my hand at one of these. There are some. The ones out there from oth...
- Techniques, Victorian Ornaments, Labels to Organize and a free Ezineon Nov 4, 2010 in mixed media women create organize ezine ink pads christmas decorations review christmas art techniques art group victorianWatch soon for a review on an item from CSN Stores. I'm still enjoying the desk task chair from CSN I reviewed previously. As many of you know, CSN has many wonderful and useful items on their retail sites. Is there anything you nee...
- Giveaway, Background Papers VideoBeen busy with my niece's Save The Date cards, work and just general life's misery challenges lately, so haven't been creating much. I hope it changes soon. Here is a video from Shona Cole that I have enjoyed. Background Papers Want to t...