But life goes on. Well, I'd been working on projects to submit to two different companies. Both are wonderful companies with terrific products, they really truly are. However, I've realized that I just don't think I could make projects I'm happy with exclusively from one of the companies products.
I have often enjoyed Bella Blvds products in bits and pieces, but trying to make entire layouts with only BB has been a real challenge. I've been counseled not to sign on with a company unless I completely adore their stuff and I just can't say that is true for BB. At least, not that I love it so much that I can forsake the use of all others. I think using the products for the several projects I have showed me that I need a variety of saturation in the papers and embellishments. Bella has a very bright, fully saturated line of products and I am just not a very bright and saturated kind of girl in my Layouts.
So with that, I'd like to reveal to you all of the pages I made using their products. I like them, I really do and they did cause me to climb out of my proverbial box a bit. I'm just not sure that I can keep on climbing, ya know what I mean.
So here is to Bella. You have wonderful products and I know I'll be incorporating them into my projects here and there from time to time.
Here are a few things I've learned.
- If you aren't certain you want to be on a particular company's DT, then you probably should just leave it alone.
- If you don't own very many of a particular company's products, then you probably should just leave it alone.
- Please refer to item number one.
I think Bella Blvd has some fantastic products, they just aren't my particular style. Hope you enjoy! I did enjoy making each of these layouts. I challenged myself in a variety of ways for each one and I feel like I've grown in my craft!
Thanks for looking!
Love all these pages! And that's a wise decision about DT's. It's easy to get swept up in the excitement of being on one. But if you will struggle to use their product...that's no fun! :)
ReplyDeleteamazing layouts!! :)
ReplyDeleteUrsula, these pages are amazing! I totally get what you're saying though and completely agree. It's very hard to let your creativity flow if you're hindered by having to use a certain product sometimes, so it sounds to me like you're definitely doing what's right for you...
ReplyDeleteGood luck on the other DT call by the way...I'm pretty sure I can guess which company it is from your latest posts and if I'm right, you would be an AWESOME addition to their team!
- April
BUT you made incredible pages out of their product! I agree with you about one thing that applies to all aspects of life: If you don't love it, don't put everything you've got into it! That being said, sometimes working with something you are not used to using makes you stretch out of your comfort zone and find yourself doing things (or creating things) you didn't expect to make! Even if you aren't going for this design team, it looks like the effort paid off! Best of luck to getting on which ever design team is lucky enough to have you!!
ReplyDeletei think you did great, Ursula! but you're absolutely right about the things you've learnt. *hugs*... i love all three layouts btw!!
ReplyDeleteUrsula - they are great layouts! But I totally agree with you. The same think happened to me with Three Bugs in a Rug. I submitted my app anyway, but the whole time kept thinking why did I do that.
ReplyDeleteNothing against their product. It was just really hard for me to work with.
There are lots of companies that I love in bits and pieces and only a handful that I want entire lines :)
Beautiful LOs...I am often a colourful choice person, but not really used BB before...but your LOs tempt me to go have a look now :)
ReplyDeletethese are great, ursula - even if you didn't send them in. :)
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous! I especially love that first one!!
ReplyDeleteI totally get what you're saying. I applied for a DT once and I didn't LOVE the products. I was really happy to get rejected by them. lol
ReplyDeleteYour layouts are amazing!!
I'm in love with these layouts, sis. Even more amazing in person! lol Love the menfolk with their sombreros. hehehe I'll send Rachel the link!
ReplyDeleteBTW, I agree: I'm waaay too eclectic to use only one company's product. While I think these layouts are incredible, I'm looking around your workshop thinking: hours of fun. ;^)
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic! I love them! I didn't go for Bella either, some of it's just harder for me to use. But I really love these layouts of yours!
ReplyDeleteNice layouts, but I like the last on the best! Fun design and great misting!
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic!!! And I like your philosophy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful layouts. You have a wonderful eye for design. And I wholeheartedly agree with your way of thinking.
ReplyDeleteYou make me laugh :) I completely agree! While there are some companies whose product I love, I may not love all of it, ya know? That's what I love about mixing and matching. I don't do well with restrictions.
ReplyDeleteUrsula, your layouts are wonderful! Thanks for sharing and have a blessed day!
ReplyDeleteUrsula, you are spot on with your thoughts... If you don't LOVE it, why try for the team? What Fun is that?? But I have to say... These layouts are incredible!!!
ReplyDeleteWise words. Love the LO's!
ReplyDeleteUrsula, all of these projects look terrific - that first one with all the yellow bits is dreamy! Thanks for the visit/comment on my blog today :).
ReplyDeleteI think your layouts look fantastic and would never have guessed that you weren't completely at home with these products. So wise to really try out a manufacturer before thinking you would desire a spot on their DT!
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