tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229078102024-03-13T23:44:44.476-04:00Bella{blue}a little bit of this... a little bit of that...Igagnon76http://www.blogger.com/profile/15997101900627024963noreply@blogger.comBlogger456125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22907810.post-44312107972692980482017-01-14T14:52:00.001-05:002017-01-24T13:49:52.897-05:00cupcakes, cupcakes and more cupcakes!<div style="text-align: center;">
So as most of you know (I THINK) i LOVE baking, cupcakes mostly! i've made quite a few cupcakes over the last year (oops...2 years) and haven't shared so now you are going to be photo bombed by these sweet little bites! </div>
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strawberry lemonade</div>
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"under the sea" for a mermaid themed party for twin girls</div>
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mini "strawberry" cupcakes (white cake, strawberry icing and a fondant leafy things)</div>
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mini "lemon blueberry" cupcakes (white cake, lemon icing and a blueberry filing)</div>
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chocolate cupcakes "superbowl party"</div>
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carrot cupcakes with cream cheese icing and fondant carrots</div>
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white cake with a buttercream almond icing</div>
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i also made the cupcake tower myself ;)</div>
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i had this in my drafts and totally forgot to post it! </div>
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<br />Igagnon76http://www.blogger.com/profile/15997101900627024963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22907810.post-31985638246913121232014-06-21T08:34:00.002-04:002014-06-21T08:34:29.257-04:00rainbow "merci" card So i'm really loving using the watercolor technique on cards. 3 weeks ago i went away for a week-end with a friend of mine. My husband's friend was really gracious in lending us his cottage for the week-end . it's a really cute little cottage by a lake. we made fires at night and roasted marshmallows, saw some deer, went to Mont Tremblant for an afternoon (it's about 40 min away) and got bit by ALOT of mosquitoes! <br />
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We also did a lot of sketching, brush work for words and brainstorming that week-end. This is the Thank You card i made to thank him, we left it on the counter along with 2 bottles of wine. I loved making this card so much that i made 2 more for the kids teachers this week, i stuck in a gift card on the inside along with a nice message of course. (i find it so hard to think of teachers gift for year end, they get so much!)<br />
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This card is SO simple to make. it is a bit long though because of the drying time for the masking liquid and then again for the watercolor but i just do stuff (like prepare supper) in between. Simply stamp your sentiment, paint it carefully with masking liquid - wait for it to dry, do your watercolor - wait for it to dry, glue some sequins and your done! see: easy peasy :)<br />
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ps: apparently he thought the cards was store bought! that makes me feel quite good :)</div>
Igagnon76http://www.blogger.com/profile/15997101900627024963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22907810.post-36670999684997776042014-05-18T10:27:00.000-04:002014-05-18T10:27:43.830-04:00watercolor card using a stamped imageHere's a card i made to say THANKS to student teacher who worked very closely with Brady this year. She finished her practicum.<br />
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I stamped the image using a light Distress ink color (antique linen, i think) then i painted it using other distress inks. i finished it by adding some sparkle with my new Stella Wink pen and a banner that i created and cut on my Silhouette.<br />
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<br />Igagnon76http://www.blogger.com/profile/15997101900627024963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22907810.post-80955319469577393252014-05-05T20:59:00.000-04:002014-05-05T20:59:44.310-04:00Watercolor card<div dir="ltr">
I just came back from a family reunion weekend in the Charlevoix region. Very nice place. We were celebrating my grandmother who is turning 87 this week. I was in charge of making the card and I wanted something soft with a handmade feel. I saw a great tutorial from k. Werner on <a href="http://youtu.be/h8JRaPyOzIs" target="_blank">YouTube</a> using distress inks as watercolor and decided to try it myself. I've never watercolored before so I tested all of my watercolor type mediums and decided to do the card with Gelatos (it made it look more dreamy). So the background is made with Gelatos and the sentiment is hand written with Copic white opaque paint. i also added some shadow to the lettering with a soft grey pencil. It's big... 9x12 (we were 9 to sign it) </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">At the time I made the card I was registered for the "<a href="http://onlinecardclasses.com/watercolor/class-info/" target="_blank">watercolor for cardmakers</a>" but the class only started today, I can't wait to learn new techniques!</span></div>
Igagnon76http://www.blogger.com/profile/15997101900627024963noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22907810.post-64264902639944094712014-01-30T10:05:00.000-05:002014-01-30T10:05:00.179-05:00new photos are up!i just posted some pictures i took of my old babysitter's daughter. can you believe my babysitter is now a mom! geez i've know her since she was 16! <br />
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go see all of them on my <a href="http://bellagphotography.blogspot.com/2014/01/baby-girl.html" target="_blank">photography blog </a><br />
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<br />Igagnon76http://www.blogger.com/profile/15997101900627024963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22907810.post-40597414351968205932014-01-30T09:02:00.001-05:002014-01-30T09:02:48.664-05:00New project life spread <p dir="ltr">Here's the first project life spread from our trip to Cuba, I have a few more pictures I want to use so I'll be making another. </p>
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you can see all the pictures on my <a href="http://bellagphotography.blogspot.ca/2014/01/blog-post.html" target="_blank">other blog.</a><br />
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<br />Igagnon76http://www.blogger.com/profile/15997101900627024963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22907810.post-21412307926296358092014-01-22T15:52:00.001-05:002014-01-22T15:54:16.051-05:00new card and a layouthello people!<br />
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i have to say i'm quite impressed with myself this week, i've made a card, a layout and 2 new videos (not edited yet...) dare i say that my mojo has decided to come back! (i probably just jinxed it...)<br />
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anyways, i created the new card and layout for the Hip Kit Club DT call (which i'm really hoping to get on) their kits are so so yummy! and being on a DT pushed me to create on a regular basis since there are deadlines. Send good vibes my way, would you please? i'm keeping my fingers crossed!<br />
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Igagnon76http://www.blogger.com/profile/15997101900627024963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22907810.post-20900605835923979412014-01-11T09:00:00.000-05:002014-01-11T09:00:03.539-05:00Project Lifeso last year i decided to do project life and bought and album and a pack of 50 page protectors and 2 digi project life kits, do you think i actually started?! NO! of course not! why?! cause i'm a professional procrastinator! I wasn't putting too much pressure on myself, i never planned on doing a spread per week, i wanted to do it to remember special weeks, vacations or events. Last January i actually did my first spread of Charlie's birthday, i don't really like it it's too simple...i might tweek it some. Then during March break i went to visit my friend <a href="http://melblackburn.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Mel B</a> in Ottawa and drooled over all her fantastic project life spreads, when i came back home i created one for myself and i LOVE it! Mel is always such an inspiration to me. I wished you lived closer!!! my layouts would be so much better with your artistic mojo around me ;)<br />
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Igagnon76http://www.blogger.com/profile/15997101900627024963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22907810.post-17961356298567957022014-01-09T22:08:00.001-05:002014-01-10T17:12:53.573-05:00my first video!So i've wanted to do a video this for a while and in my fashion never got around to it. i'm gonna try and make this a regular thing (not sure how regular but it won't be my last)<br />
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the resolution when you watch it full screen isn't great... i'll have to work on that. and yes i know, i really should've taken off my nailpolish :) Also, i apologize for the shushing sound in the background...i had an portable electric heater on and didn't realize it was making so much noise. it's been so cold here, the house can't seem to stay warm let alone the basement where my scraproom is!Igagnon76http://www.blogger.com/profile/15997101900627024963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22907810.post-59304246534432647572013-12-30T06:00:00.000-05:002013-12-30T06:00:09.407-05:00birthdays<div style="text-align: center;">
i love birthdays and throwing a party for the kids. everytime i ask them what theme should we have for your party? 2 years ago my youngest wanted a "rainbow" birthday and last year he wanted a "winter" birthday. I totally forgot to share some of the pictures of those parties so i finally got around to it before he has his 7th birthday in January (i think it'll be "superheroes" but we're not sure yet)</div>
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Igagnon76http://www.blogger.com/profile/15997101900627024963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22907810.post-88353709310605890502013-12-29T06:00:00.000-05:002013-12-29T06:00:01.575-05:00photo session with my niecehead on over to my <a href="http://www.bellagphotography.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">photography blog</a> and check out <a href="http://bellagphotography.blogspot.ca/2013/12/my-nieceisnt-she-cute.html" target="_blank">the photo session</a> i did with my *new* little niece this past summer. I actually have another session i did after this one that i haven't posted yet...didn't i tell ya?! i'm a procrastinator! but i want to do better in 2014, not as be a better procrastinator but do less procrastinating...hahaha!<br />
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<br />Igagnon76http://www.blogger.com/profile/15997101900627024963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22907810.post-21289914514591348402013-12-28T16:00:00.003-05:002013-12-28T16:00:34.330-05:00happy holidays! <div style="text-align: center;">
it's that time of year again! I hope everyone had a great Christmas with friends and family and lots of TURKEY! </div>
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X-mas has to be my favorite holiday and i LOVE making X-Mas cards, i think they're my favorite to create. Here are the cards i sent out this year. ENJOY!</div>
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Purple Onion Design: <a href="http://www.purpleoniondesigns.com/MichelleClementStamps.html" target="_blank">Willard sipping, campfire, Hugo Toasting Marshmallows</a></div>
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and the last card i made last year but i don't think i had shared it so i thought i would since i like it a lot for it's simplicity</div>
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<br />Igagnon76http://www.blogger.com/profile/15997101900627024963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22907810.post-40579404101697723812013-10-27T10:48:00.001-04:002013-10-27T11:04:24.372-04:00call me Perky McGlitter!<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I'm skipping Halloween and going straight to X-Mas</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">taken from the <a href="http://cosmocricket.typepad.com/cosmo_cricket/2013/10/the-handmade-gift-giver.html" target="_blank">Cosmo Cricket blog</a></span><br />
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As crafty peeps, we are the elves of the holidays.<br />
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Did you know that Santa names all his helpers, not just the ones at
the North pole? In fact, he has extra special names for all his crafty
peeps based on lots of things they love.<br />
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i'm Perky McGlitter, who are you?Igagnon76http://www.blogger.com/profile/15997101900627024963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22907810.post-8893627564397443782013-10-13T22:29:00.001-04:002013-10-13T22:57:54.906-04:00Maple Bacon Cheesecakeso earlier today i posted on Instagram a picture of a Maple Bacon Cheesecake that i made yesterday and i've had a few requests for the recipe.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/stacey-poon-kinney/maple-bacon-cheesecake-recipe/index.html" target="_blank">original recipe</a> is from Stacey Poon-Kinney from the Next Food Network Star, a few months ago i did try to make her recipe as is and i had a few problems with the topping part and it just made a whole lot. I did love the taste of the cheesecake mix so i just simplified the recipe and i only get great comments whenever i make it. I do want to say that the crust from the original recipe is DELICIOUS!!!! but since i use small ramekins i don't put any crust on the bottom.<br />
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1 pounds cream cheese
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4-5 ounces bacon, cooked until crisp and roughly diced<br />
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cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the greek yogurt and
mix well. Add the eggs and yolks one at a time; mix well and scrape down
the sides before adding the next egg. Add the maple syrup.
Pour into ramekins, stopping 1/2 inch from the top. Place ramekins on a baking sheet add a bit of water on the bottom. Bake for 20-24 minutes. Cool on a wire rack, top with crispy bacon pieces and a sprinkle of maple flakes or maple sugar (this is optional)<br />
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ENJOY!!!!<br />
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let me know if you try this recipe, i'd love to know how it turned out for you.<br />
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Igagnon76http://www.blogger.com/profile/15997101900627024963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22907810.post-19422046479412595042013-10-10T20:47:00.000-04:002013-10-27T11:04:58.165-04:00design team applicationOne of my FAVORITE stamp companies, Purple Onion Design, is having a holiday design team call! I am SO thrilled, i've been wanting to get on their DT for the longest time! I'm posting some things you might or might not have seen before. wish me luck!!!<br />
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<br />Igagnon76http://www.blogger.com/profile/15997101900627024963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22907810.post-82984368660157729682013-09-26T23:05:00.001-04:002013-10-27T11:10:42.708-04:00missing in action! Photo bombing! well ok, it's not as dramatic as my title sounds! everyone is fine :)<br />
however, my cards and layouts have been missing from my blog. I have been creating, just not updating my blog. shame on me! Here are a few things i've created that have never been posted. <br />
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<br />Igagnon76http://www.blogger.com/profile/15997101900627024963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22907810.post-29750588249666695342013-08-16T11:29:00.001-04:002013-08-16T11:53:14.301-04:00Ashton Kutcher is so sexy smart!i might be a bit late posting this video and most of you out there have probably already seen it but i just had to share. Ashton Kutcher delivered such a great speech at the Teens Choice award this year, this guy is smart and as he says being sexy is being smart. i'm gonna get my kids to watch this until these lessons sink in ;)<br />
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Igagnon76http://www.blogger.com/profile/15997101900627024963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22907810.post-78297636628440046232013-06-21T22:59:00.000-04:002013-06-21T22:59:13.526-04:00a baby photo shootHi!!!<br />
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i know, i know it's been a while... i really don't have any excuses to give you :(<br />
i'm still card making, project lifing and scrapbooking but very very sporadically. However, last monday i set up a little photo shoot of my friend's new baby boy. you can check out more pics on my <a href="http://bellagphotography.blogspot.ca/2013/06/another-nicolas.html" target="_blank">other blog</a> but here's a look at my favorite pic of the day (and guess what, it's was taken with my phone as a little extra...)<br />
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As i mentioned on the first post (a month ago) this year's birthday theme was "winter". cut up a whole bunch of snowflakes (like when i was back in elementary school!) and hung them from the ceiling over the sweets table<br />
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Igagnon76http://www.blogger.com/profile/15997101900627024963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22907810.post-26267474524486235292013-02-19T16:38:00.000-05:002013-02-19T16:38:40.049-05:00getting back in the game!So i realized that i was missing being a part of a design team so over the last few months i've been on the look out and this week I applied to 3 different DT posts. With that i started looking over my blog, knowing full well that I hadn't done a good upkeep and realized there were some layouts that (i don't think) i'd ever published. So here they are most recent to oldest.<br />
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this year's Santa layout (i'm not really liking it that much, but hey what are you gonna do about it) and yes i just noticed that i forgot the "I" in the title. For real this is all my boys had on their list for Santa.</div>
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<br />Igagnon76http://www.blogger.com/profile/15997101900627024963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22907810.post-11406873288210571552013-01-18T17:58:00.001-05:002013-02-19T16:39:39.026-05:00Charlie's 6th bday <div dir="ltr">
This year charlie's birthday theme is "winter" I made marshmallow pops, candied pretzel sticks, homemade hot chocolate pouches and an igloo cake. Here's a photo of the cake, I'll come back later with pics of the rest (party is tomorrow) </div>
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Igagnon76http://www.blogger.com/profile/15997101900627024963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22907810.post-73163151376176576012013-01-06T23:05:00.001-05:002013-01-06T23:05:14.245-05:00the simple thingsyesterday i went for a quick walk in the woods behind the school with the boys. took a few snapshots with my phone. <br />
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i just found this Canadian blog and i loved the idea behind this weekly challenge, now we'll see if i can actually do it every week...<br />
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