My mind raced when I saw this cue! School bells...dinner bells...wedding bells...hand bells...Christmas bells...floral bells...SO many possibilities! However, my stash did not include any of the above, with the exception of an old, small wedding bell stamp by Hero Arts. I decided to convert it to Christmas bells and here is the result:
Supplies Used:
Stamps: Hero Arts "Wedding Celebration," "Very Merry Christmas"
Inks: black dye ink, cranberry dye ink, red and green Copic markers
Other: Glossy Accents, gold Stickles, Cuttlebug "Pinking Stitch" embossing folder
I know the bells are small, but the larger sentiment makes up for it. I love adding Glossy Accents and Stickles to small images, too, because it helps "beef up" the image. I fussy cut the bells and popped them up for some extra dimension.
While I was at it, I made another card. I plan to send these Christmas cards in to the Caring Hearts Card Drive (see details HERE -- the deadline is fast approaching!).
I am also entering both cards in the current Hero Arts Holiday Challenge in the category of "A Few of My Favorite Things" since I used my Hero Arts stamps and some favorite stamping techniques (including coloring, fussy cutting and dry embossing). 
Supplies Used:
Stamps: Hero Arts "Wedding Celebration," "Very Merry Christmas"
Inks: black dye ink, green and red Copic markers
Other: Sizzix/Hero Arts "Flourishes 3" embossing folder, Glossy Accents, gold Stickles, Spellbinders Nestabilities circle, corner rounder, floss
So here we go...bring on the bells! Be sure to link up your project at the CASology blog by 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Check out our amazing Guest Designer and the Design Team creations, too...you are sure to be inspired!
Your bells may be small but your talent is huge! That embossed border is genius!
ReplyDeleteJudy, both cards are beautiful! That bell image is so sweet! :)
ReplyDeleteHoly smokes, Judy, so creative! Now you have me wondering if I have any wedding bells! What a genius idea and your designs are out of this world! Pinning!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteAmazing, Judy ... only after I read your post did I realise why these are such fabulous cards ... small image, big sentiment ... totally inspired and inspiring, thank you! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, Judy! I love your shiny bells and elegant sentiment on your first card, and your embossed panel really makes the bells stand out perfectly on your 2nd card!
ReplyDeleteoh my GOSH!!! both cards are absolutely STUNNING, judy!!
ReplyDeleteBoth are so classy and gorgeous, Judy!! The "beef-up" images with GA are totally darling!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards!!! I love the first one esp!!! It would be perfect for mailing and mass producing!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your CAS card w/the two tiny bells. Sooo sweet! :)
ReplyDeleteLove those little bells!!! Such a harmonious card! The embossing is cool! Wondrous!!!
ReplyDeleteI am totally CASEing your first design for some of my Christmas cards this year!!! I have had a small Stampin' Up bell image for years that I have never been able to make work on a card- thanks so much for the inspiration Judy! Love the second card too:)
ReplyDeleteWay to make use of what you had!!! :) You'd never know those were originally wedding bells at all! You doctored them up so well! Both of these cards are so pretty, Judy!
ReplyDeleteThese are so elegant Judy and your little bells are gorgeous
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your first card! Perfect amount of texture, colors, and proportion.
ReplyDeleteReally pretty cards, Judy. Love the embossing on both of them. And those little bells are very sweet. Love how CAS the first one is, and the second is quite lovely with its circle within the embossing. Bev
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, Judy! You really made the bells "shine" on both! It's been a while since I've visited your blog. I just have to say your photos are gorgeous! New camera?
ReplyDeleteLove how you Christmasified those wedding bells, Judy! The glitter and shine really make them pop and I love the embossed frame!
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