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Make New Friends – Bella Style

First I want to give a shout out to Maryland and Virgina Bellas Cammy, Kelli, Hope, Pamela and Amy, for giving me the courage to make the cross country trek.  Thanks for fun times antiquing and creating before the big trip.  You guys really got me in the right frame of mind

Virginia Bella – [...]

Inspired

It’s hard to put into words the experience of Silver Bella.  Imagine being surrounded by the most inspiring and creative women, all of whom “get” you.  Boxes spilling over with lace and bauble treasures, eagerly shared.  Incredible teachers.   Roomfuls of positive energy.  Never have 5 days gone by so quickly.

Elvis sighting at [...]

Silver Bella Swap Peek & Art Exchange

Like many of the gals heading off to Silver Bella in a few days (!!!), I have been putting the finishing touches on the swaps I signed up for.  Packaging will have to wait until I arrive in Omaha, but here’s a quick peek at what I’ve been working on.

aprons, advent [...]

Enameling 101 Revisited

During my last enameling lesson, I had expressed an interest in creating some charms to give as gifts at my upcoming Silver Bella adventure.  So, for lesson 3 of enameling  my very patient hubby surprised me with a selection of  copper charm shapes (round, oval, teardrop) to use.  I used a translucent enamel on the [...]