by Molly Alexander | Aug 6, 2015 | Handmade Wearable Crafts
This is Molly Alexander back with you to share a tutorial for a simple yet elegant wire wrapped bangle bracelet that will have you making one for each outfit you own! This is one of my absolutely favorite projects to make because these bangles are so versatile, and...
by Martha Lucia Gomez | Aug 3, 2015 | Paper Crafts
Hello everyone! Martha Lucia here with a great technique to share with you on how to create your own background using distress inks and stencils. Materials: Blackberry Bliss Cardstock Whisper White Cardstock Distress Ink Seedless Preserves, Spiced Marmalade and...
by Carmen Whitehead | Jul 28, 2015 | Other Crafty Fun Stuff
Hi friends! This is Carmen back with you to continue our month-long Beach Theme projects. I’ve got a fun and easy project for you today. This beach shadow box makes a wonderful memories keepsake for summer vacations and perfect for a beach theme home decor....
by Lisa Fulmer | Jul 27, 2015 | Paper Crafts
Remember making shoe box dioramas in school when you were a kid? I thought it would be fun to make a grown-up version with my stash and a shadow box. A shadow box is like a 3-dimensional scrapbook layout to commemorate your favorite vacation, party or picnic....
by Irit Shalom | Jul 23, 2015 | Altered Art and Mixed Media
Hello, my dear crafty friends and welcome to my new Bella Crafts post – Mixed Media 101: easy art page. Today I am going to show you a full Mixed Media art piece tutorial step by step. Usually, Mixed Media pieces are hard to teach: too many steps, too many...
by Lisa Jimenez | Jul 21, 2015 | Handmade Wearable Crafts
This Beachy Charm Bracelet was inspired by the Beach, which is also the theme for the month at the Bella Blog. Spending time at the beach has also been a part of my life, as I live in California. Most of my favorite vacations have been at a beach location too. With...
by Bella Crafts | Jul 20, 2015 | Other Crafty Fun Stuff
Summer is in full swing and right about now, parents everywhere are doing their best to keep their sanity with their very bored kids! Well, we here at Bella Crafts Publishing have got you covered. For today’s post we’re bringing you 10 summer crafts for...
by Daniella Hayes | Jul 16, 2015 | Paper Crafts
Hello and thanks so much for visiting because I am sharing a Sea Shell Journal with Coptic Stitch Binding video with you today on the Bella Blog. I have a basket full of junk stuff that I know I will use to craft someday, but rarely actually use it. But when I heard...
by Lisa Fulmer | Jul 13, 2015 | Other Crafty Fun Stuff
Since I’ve had this clock movement sitting in a drawer for a really long time now, I thought it was high time I made another clock, so here is my Seashell and Burlap Wall Clock. In keeping with my promise to work with only what’s in my stash, I made a...
by Larissa Pittman | Jul 9, 2015 | Other Crafty Fun Stuff
Hello, friends! For my post this month I decided to create my Whale Be Friends Forever Card using this cute little whale stamp from The Stamps of Life. With summer in full swing, everyone is heading towards their favorite vacation spot – the BEACH! I know not...