Bring out those colored pencils . . .
My card for a friend who recently lost her husband unexpectedly. My first inclination was to color the image with watercolors. My mind...
Debbie Gaetz, Bella Carta
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Combining fine art rubber stamping, mixed media techniques and paper crafting,these are art forms that I love to share. I like the idea of learning together -- sharing what I learn and learning from what others share.
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by Debbie Gaetz, Bella Carta
- May 25, 2018
- 2 min
A Fan Inspiration
I've had the joy of taking card classes from Jean Okimoto at Impress Cards and Crafts in Tukwila. This is one of the cards Jean designed...
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by Debbie Gaetz, Bella Carta
- May 17, 2018
- 2 min
The Queen Demands a Fun Birthday
One of my nephews is a crazy and fun-loving guy. It was birthday night at his family's home the other night and I wanted to make an...
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by Debbie Gaetz, Bella Carta
- May 14, 2018
- 2 min
Mother's Day Booklet Card
Happy Mother's Day to everyone today. I hope you've enjoyed family and friend time, as well as time spent doing something you really...
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Debbie Gaetz, Bella Carta
- Apr 30, 2018
- 3 min
Birch Press Designs & Shimmer Sheetz!
They say never apologize at the start of any article or letter. But I must! My absence has been far too long. However, life takes...
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Debbie Gaetz, Bella Carta
- Apr 30, 2018
- 1 min
A Fractured Foot
I know, where have I been since I haven't posted in a week. Well, my ankle gave way when I stepped down and down I went, body and all....
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Debbie Gaetz, Bella Carta
- Jan 4, 2018
- 2 min
Laurel Burch at Stampendous
Well, the day started out with so many intentions continuing from yesterday. I took the one and only step down to the garage and my ankle...
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Debbie Gaetz, Bella Carta
- Jan 3, 2018
- 2 min
2018 Begins
It's the new year. The actual New Year's Day was a "holiday" at our house. Today, it's "back to work" . . . taking the decorations down,...
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Debbie Gaetz, Bella Carta
- Jan 1, 2018
- 1 min
Far Too Long
It's been far too long since I've posted and here it is the end of the year. WOW! I did make Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas cards;...
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Debbie Gaetz, Bella Carta
- Jul 27, 2017
- 3 min
Love Mama Elephant!
I have been waiting and waiting to use this stamp from Mama Elephant. Putting aside the household chores, I made two cards. Why only two?...
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Debbie Gaetz, Bella Carta
- Jul 4, 2017
- 1 min
Happy 4th of July!
Let the summer begin with the celebration of our nation's independence in 1776! I wanted to do a patriotic looking card, but I couldn't...
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Debbie Gaetz, Bella Carta
- Jul 2, 2017
- 2 min
A Little Mono
I wanted more of a monochromatic type of card design. This came out a little more "colorful" than I had intended. However, I like how the...
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Debbie Gaetz, Bella Carta
- Jun 27, 2017
- 1 min
Time . . . a precious commodity!
I've learned . . . time is certainly a precious commodity that cannot be turned back to do over. I've been wanting to color something and...
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Debbie Gaetz, Bella Carta
- May 12, 2017
- 1 min
CAS Colour & Sketch Challenge #222
I was looking for some ideas to make a quick and simple birthday card. Voila! I cam upon the Clean and Simple (CAS) Colour & Sketch...
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Debbie Gaetz, Bella Carta
- May 12, 2017
- 2 min
Elizabeth Craft Designs' Feather Dies & Oxide Distress Inks
A friend of mine lost her mother last week; even though she lived a long life, it's still tough to say a final good-bye to mom. I wanted...
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Debbie Gaetz, Bella Carta
- May 2, 2017
- 1 min
More Chameleon Fun
Here is my second attempt at using the Chameleon Color Tone pens. I am now hunting through my stamp stash to see what other designs I can...
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Debbie Gaetz, Bella Carta
- May 2, 2017
- 2 min
Chameleon Color Tone Pens
The weather here may not reflect it's the first of May but I know it in my heart. What better way to welcome the month of May than to...
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Debbie Gaetz, Bella Carta
- Apr 26, 2017
- 2 min
Magenta & Distress Oxides
Last night, I started watching "Homeland" from the very beginning. I had to color something during some of the tense scenes that I...
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Debbie Gaetz, Bella Carta
- Apr 23, 2017
- 2 min
Magenta Makes Me Smile!
I've taken three wonderful stencil classes today and yesterday. Much to my dismay, I need to do a little more cleaning around my...
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Debbie Gaetz, Bella Carta
- Apr 22, 2017
- 2 min
Penny Black's "Sweet Perfume" Bouquet
I just love the beautiful floral bouquet stamp designs from Penny Black. "Sweet Perfume" is one I think I'll be using quite often....
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