LOVE words

Love is in the air.

In the simple form of sweet cherries and pomegranate cherry juice. Love them.

Cherry as fruit can be helpful to decrease body inflammation. And is so yummy.

Pomegranate is such a great antioxidant, just like blueberries.

:)

Start thinking about what LOVE make you do, in a healthy and worthy way.

For yourself and others.

In the HONOR of what LOVE means for all of us.

:)

BlueBellies - today in RED

"BIG" on inchies

Yes, they may seem tiny but is never too small!

Each square measures 1" x 1" and it can "powerfully" embellish your project.

These are some samples I made along with a swap I joined recently.

All supplies are from Close to My Heart.

There are some more coming up.

Thanks for stopping by,

BlueBellies

News for 2010

News for the new year:

As the spirit of everything new and fresh glows for this very moment of the year...I want to share my plan for BlueBellies.

Starting January 27 - besides the Etsy shop, you'll able to see AND BUY (yes!) even more bellies in here, the BB blog. All retired bellies from the Etsy shop - yes, they will not be relisted in the Etsy at this time - so if you were watching for some item and missed it, you may find it in here...so take the advantage of this!

:)

Plus some newbies that will be featured IN BLOG ONLY.

I'm working in order to have all things easier for all of us and I do hope you like it...

Let's start the decade in a fresh flavor.

Have a YUMMY 2010!!!

BlueBellies - always fresh

Good bye 2009 - Welcome 2010

2009... ...Was one year filled with intense and timeless learnings with many expectations, some with success and others in still wonders. But everything running to reach out the best of us.
We all try to get to our best. Everyday.
I have to say a BIG heartful THANK YOU for all good things we shared and as for this blog, that I like it the way it is - always fresh and clear - I hope to bring in here for the upcoming year more cute bellies and "eye-candies" to sparkle up our creativity and give the projects the "WOW" touches.

There are some news coming up for 2010.

Until there - HAPPY 2010...

From the BlueBellies Family

Happy Birthday to my little one

Today is my 3-years young boy's birthday - YAY!!

Even though he is not totally "in the mood" of a birthday yet, we as parents know how this is such a special day...for all of us!

Right now I'm in the transition of the "old" computer to a new one so I no longer have my favorite pictures handy, they are all safely kept in a portable HD. Well...I'll share some nice photos in here for the upcoming postings.

In the meantime, I found this image online and I wanted to show it now.

Remember we all can do little things to make a BIG difference in the world. Just as each piece of this fancy tree built by small parts. SO, stand up and do something you can to make others feel better or just to smile.

And, Merry Christmas - dear BlueBellies Friend!

From our Family to yours,

Lots of freshies to you!

BlueBellies

Cards for Kate and Eric - BlueBellies' prize winner

Again something to share...

I decided to add a post here to help me reach the winner of BlueBellies Sampler Pack "PRIMICIA".

Since the day Jennifer (jennifermcguireink.com) announced in her blog, the winners names for the Card Drive, I was trying to contact the winner without success. The email keep jumping back to my inbox.

This was 11 days ago.

I just sent her another email. Hope she can get it now...

Or - dear winner - please contact me by email:

mybluebellies@gmail.com

And just to know, Jennifer is having another card drive, now for many kids. It's really worthy to check it out. Visit her blog for more details.

Thank you.

BlueBellies.

FUN+STUFF #005

Hi there...

Got something interesting ( if you already know it, just keep it as reminder...) I have to share:

"Ok, so, you've filled your shower with an assortment of shampoos and conditioners in the pursuit of perfect hair. But you may be surprised to learn that what you put into your body is just as important as what you put on your hair.

Your hair is a reflection of your overall health. If you eat a healthy diet, it shows. So if its silky, shiny locks you crave, maybe it's time to step out of the shower and into the grocery store."

The shopping list for amazingly healthy hair

Hair Healthy Food # 1: Water

We don't always think of water as a food, but staying well-hydrated is the most essential component of any healthy lifestyle. Water not only hydrates your body - the moisture also makes hair supple and helps keep your hair silky and shiny.

Hair Healthy Food # 2: Eggs

The key here is high-quality protein. Almost 90% of our hair is made of protein, so it is the basic building block of healthy hair, helping to keep the hair shaft strong, reduce damage and prevent dullness and color loss. Eggs also contain biotin and vitamin B-12, which are important beauty nutrients.

Hair Healthy Food # 3: Salmon

Like eggs, salmon is an excellent source of protein, but it also contains essential omega-3 fatty acids, which condition hair from the inside out. Salmon also delivers iron, which is necessary to help carry oxygen to the hair. Without enough iron, hair gets starved for oxygen.

Hair Healthy Food # 4: Leafy Greens

With all the spinach he ate, Popeye probably had a head of thick, lustrous hair under that old sailor's cap. That's because it contains vitamins A and C, which support production of the body's natural hair conditioner, sebum. Other good sources include broccoli, carrots, oranges, kale and cauliflower.

Hair Healthy Food # 5: Legumes

Legumes is just a fancy word for beans, which are one of the most well- balanced, nutrient-rich foods you can eat. Almost any old beans will do - kidney beans, lentils, black beans, garbanzos. They provide all sorts of things that are good for your hair, from protein to promote hair growth, to iron, zinc and biotin for strong hair.

Hair Healthy Food # 6: Nuts

You've probably heard that eating nuts can help to keep your skin smooth and soft. Well, your hair is made of the same basic building blocks as your skin, so what's good for your skin tends to be good for your hair. For example, cashews, pecans and almonds all provide a mega-dose of zinc to help prevent hair shedding, while Brazil nuts are an excellent source of selenium and walnuts deliver omega-3 fatty acid, both of which support scalp health.

Hair Healthy Food # 7: Whole Grains

If you're beginning to see more products labeled "whole grain" on your grocery store shelves, there's good reason. Whole grain foods are higher in things that support hair health like zinc, iron, and B vitamins. Whole grains also are high in fiber, which helps to flush toxins from the body. Go for granolas, cereals and whole wheat bread.

Hair Healthy Food # 8: Dairy Products

When you were a kid, your mom told you to drink your milk so you could grow up big and strong, right? Well, milk and other dairy products don't only promote strong teeth and bones - the calcium and protein in foods like milk, cheese and yogurt also is important for hair growth.

A little bit more for our hair....

Dieting?
Don't Starve Your Hair!

What's good for your body is good for your hair, and what's bad for your body is bad for your hair. Case in point: crash diets. When you dramatically reduce your food consumption, you starve your body of essential nutrients, and before you know it, you're looking down at a drain full of dull, brittle hair. Don't do this to yourself or your hair.

Remember, when you eat healthy, you look healthy.

How about adding some blueberries as #9?

Happy Week!

BlueBellies

Happy Holidays!

We're once again stepping in the most beautiful month of the year - I love December!!

December is when we get the full meaning of the Family, in the deepest way.

We want to be the best of ourselves and offer what we can to help each other.

The wonderful feeling of Christmas.

And for me, it's when we celebrate our baby's birthday(so much LOVE...)

Look what I found...

"So often times it happens that we live our lives in chains
And we never even know we have the key."
Lyrics from Already Gone, peformed by the Eagles for their 1974 On the Border album

Hope it can inspire you too!

Did you visit my Etsy shop today? I have a special for you this month. Go check it out.

BlueBellies - love my blues without the"blue".

FUN+STUFF #004 & SHOP UPDATED

I received this today and wanted to share it - I made mine already and happy(or better, thankful...) to say the result came up to me as I'm among the people who enjoy life being grateful to others!

"Do you light a candle or curse the darkness? Do you bless each and everything that comes your way, trusting that its meaning will become clear--even if you can't possibly see how in the moment? Take our quiz and compare your score with scores from a random sample of 1,200 other respondents." (Copyright 2000, Michael E. McCullough and Robert A. Emmons)

http://www.beliefnet.com/Holistic-Living/Quiz/Are-You-Grateful.aspx

Also I listed another bellies set last night at my Etsy's. Just to know.

:)

Have a great day!

BlueBellies - giving thanks today & always

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

First of all, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

I have a THANKs List:

• Thanks God we're all here today celebrating - not with overeating feast nor the big sales running out there - but the fact that we ARE here, with our family, friends, loved ones. Thriving.
• Thank you for reading my BlueBellies blog, leaving comments and making my visitors counter "adding up"...
• Thanks for our everyday creativities, common sense, kindness and artistic souls!

Make this day not just another holiday or day-off, but a moment to fill your heart with love and gratitude.

BlueBellies - just a grateful heart.

Just a story but real love

I know...it still months for Valentine's Day, but why wait to spread some love?

So here we go...

A British man and a Spanish woman rediscovered their romance and tied the knot, after a lost love letter had kept them apart for more than 10 years.

Carmen Ruiz-Perez was a foreign student in her 20s visiting the UK when she fell in love with Steve Smith 17 years ago.

They dated for a year and got engaged, but circumstances eventually drove the pair apart—that is, until Ruiz-Perez's mother renovated her fireplace.

The builders uncovered a letter that Smith had sent to Ruiz-Perez's mother's house just a couple of years after their breakup. It was a plea for them to rekindle their romance, but it had fallen behind the fireplace a decade earlier before Ruiz-Perez knew of its existence.

And now, the inspirational story has a happy ending. After finding the letter, Ruiz-Perez called her old boyfriend and the two met up again, finding their love was still strong. The couple married in July.

"When we met again it was like a film. We ran across the airport into each other's arms," Smith told the BBC.

"I never got married and now I'm marrying the man I have always loved," Ruiz-Perez added.

This love story was found in an internet inspirational website and just wanted to share.

Bluebellies , learning how to live - laugh - love always and better.

make a child's day better

Hi there, look what I found...this is for the lovely card makers out there:

"We'd love for you all to help -- Diana Harrison Biorkman has a 5-yr old son in his last stages of a 2 1/2 year battle with Neuroblastoma cancer. They are celebrating Christmas - maybe his last - THIS weekend and Noah loves Christmas cards."

Please consider this and take a minute to send a card to: Noah Biorkman, 1141 Fountain View Circle, South Lyon MI 48178.

The image I'm sharing it's a baby food (apple sauce) that happened to show a heart shape on it and on the lid. Sounds like a silly thing but I found it pretty interesting to share and to tell that we can always find little - neat - different - even cute things in our everyday life.

Well, in this case, even in a jar of baby fruit puree.

:)

Have a great day!

Bluebellies - living, watching, capturing life's little goodies.

SWEET NOVEMBER for all of us

It's November...love this month!

It's when the air starts to chill, nights-at-home become even cozier and it's time to highlight the thankful hearts for all sort of blessings in our lives.

It's also my daddy's and my hubby's birthdays. They celebrate their days @ same day in this month! So cool!

Swweeet coincidence...

Now updates for my Bluebellies etsy shop:

• I've added the first sample pack - named Primicia.

It comes with 10 hand picked bluebellies - with the glue dots - ready for use!

• This month's deal : For every 4 bluebellies sets you purchase, you'll receive another set for FREE*. Here are some samples of how it works:

• With item A U$3.75+ item B U$3.25+item C U$3.25+item D U$2.25= FREE item U$2.25
• With item A U$3.75+ item B U$3.50+item C U$3.25+item D U$3.25= FREE item U$3.25
• With item A U$3.50+ item B U$3.50+item C U$3.50+item D U$3.50= FREE item U$3.50

Have a great week - enjoy the month!

Bluebellies

...Be thankful and enjoy the everyday blessings...

sweet and sassy

Still in this "flower power" force in the fall time - well, maybe with some seasonal colors.

Just listed another one of my bluebellies to the shop and wanted to let you know.

I'm feeling strongly that I have so much things to do/to share but just so little time. This drives me "mad", I'm not saying crazy but really makes me feel bad. Wish I can get more time.

My "wish-list" right now:

1. reorganize my crafty room - got many new supplies and need to find them home desperately;
2. prepare more bellies and samples - can't promise but trying my best;
3. make-make-make cards and layouts for next 2 months' events(sighs...);
4. this should be the first, but here we go: recycle many stuffs around the house.

Anyone feeling the same? Please feel free to leave a comment to share some idea or so...

LOL - always lots of love!

Bluebellies - time catching challenge

An October Afternoon

Good evening...

I'm glad to show my new flower rounds - with Scripture back made from one of my favorite Bible verse and kraft paper.

The verse says:" THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul..." Psalm 23:13

It has been a challenge for us around here, and even when we're in our weakest moments finding everything wrong, God has been generous enough to carry us on to keep walking through.

And I'm ALWAYS thankful because of this LOVE.

Thank you for stopping by,

BlueB*

FUN+STUFF #003 & SHOP UPDATED

Some new stuff in here...should I wish that flowers last all year long.

I'm so huge fan of everything related to flowers.

Scrapbook layouts, cards, keepsake boxes, creative paper crafts, clothes, and oh...even tea with flower flavors. Have you ever tried a nice and hot, light fragrance and sweet taste cup of tea made of flower petals?

That is just WONDERFUL.

Now that the weather is cooling again, I'm looking myself going to get more and more teas...and you're invited to do the same! It's such a treat!

Pour some of your favorite flavor of tea and enjoy some cozy time, while thinking about your next scrapbook or card project.

:)

Well, about the shop update - happy to say I have 2 more options of flower bellies freshly listed at my ETSY SHOP. They are lovely made with printed periodical page paper and hand sewed by myself. I look foward to create some more soon... in the meantime, you're welcome to check them out!

The picture you see I put the colored and B&W flowers together but they can be found in separate sets to be ordered.

Thanks for dropping by!

BlueBellies

NEW BELLIES AT ETSY

Hello...I'm just getting ready for some new BELLIES to be listed at ETSY!

Have been quite some busy days and so, but always watching for new sparkling ideas for my bellies.

More buttons, anyone?

:)

BlueBellies

little treat with a lavender color

This purple-like lavender is my favorite among other "romantic colors*" I love.

I'm suspicious to say this must be the QUEEN of the colors wheel. so..I got this to make my wedding favors years ago. So the passion for this shade can't fade throughout the time...

When I saw this organza bag, I thought that I could give it as a little treat to people who'd order some of my BlueBellies at Etsy Shop. And I'd send it along with the bellies, plus a gift tag that is not shown here...well, just to keep as an SURPRISE element for now.

:)

I'm still working on some new stuff around here for this month's bellies.

And of course there are sample projects coming up.

By the meantime, I ask, what are you doing? Are you making some "thank you" or "just because" cards?

Are you keeping your precious pictures in some AF/LF papers withing gorgeous layouts?

Are you planning the upcoming holidays gifts or keepsakes for loved ones?

Think ahead the time and get your list done...because the next holiday is around the corner....!

Happy Creating!

Bluebellies - new/renew/share/inspire@lways

BELLIES SAMPLER SET - NEW!

This is a sampler set plenty of new bellies that features as my contribution for the Cards for Kate, by Jennifer McGuire's blog.

I'll also have some similar listings* @ my Etsy shop that you can purchase to have some of my handmade bluebellies samples, please come soon to find out more!

And the September is right on!

Happy Day - oh my!

Bluebellies, always happy and blue