Sweet Bella Blog http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog Sweetly Crafted Paper Goods Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:03:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 {all new wedding invitations for 2013} http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2013/03/all-new-wedding-invitations-for-2013/ http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2013/03/all-new-wedding-invitations-for-2013/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:57:10 +0000 sweetbella http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/?p=315 Continue reading →]]> We are so excited to introduce our new 2013 wedding invitation collection!

All of our designs are completely customizable and can be made to match your wedding colors.

Each invite is printed on heavy 110lb white or cream cotton stock or choose from our 100% recycled 110lb natural kraft stock.

Check our our Save the Date and Thank You Section for the matching designs.

]]> http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2013/03/all-new-wedding-invitations-for-2013/feed/ 0 All Natural Zucchini Muffins http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2012/07/all-natural-zucchini-muffins/ http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2012/07/all-natural-zucchini-muffins/#comments Sun, 22 Jul 2012 21:42:04 +0000 sweetbella http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/?p=311 Continue reading →]]> This is an amazing recipe that I had to share!  My kids and husband love them and they have no preservatives, no processed flour or sugar and loaded with vitamins.

Recipe:

Ingredients

2 eggs
1/2 cup olive oil – I use applesauce here, same equivalent.
1/3 c pure maple syrup
1 cup shredded zucchini
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon and/or pumpkin pie spice
1 1/2 cups  whole wheat or brown rice flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup loosely packed rasins
1/2 tsp sea salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.  Mix the egg , olive oil, syrup, zucchini and vanilla in a medium bowl.  Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, spice and sea salt; mix until just wet and ingredients are combined; fold in raisins.

2. Pour patter into 12 muffin tins, sprayed with cooking spray.  Bake about 18 minutes or until browned and a knife comes out clean.

You’ll love these!

]]> http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2012/07/all-natural-zucchini-muffins/feed/ 1 the whole food plan http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2012/07/the-whole-food-plan/ http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2012/07/the-whole-food-plan/#comments Sat, 21 Jul 2012 14:09:34 +0000 sweetbella http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/?p=302 Continue reading →]]> About a month ago my husband came back from his yearly physical with high cholesterol.  With both of us being in shock due to him only being 37 and in top shape, we took a look at what we are eating regularly.

I’ve always cooked low calorie, low fat meals in our house but this made me think about the packaged foods that we often eat on the go.  Looking at some of the labels was a wake up call.  Although my breakfast ‘on the go’ bars were labeled whole grain and healthy, they were anything but.

This caused a major overhaul of our pantry!  Even items such as flavored yogurts that I was feeding my children several times a day are loaded with sugar, actually one container is twice their daily limit.

I found many new whole food recipes that I would love to share with all of you.  This one for Cherry Walnut Bars is a favorite in my house!

Walnut and Dried Cherry Bars

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour or regular whole-wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup canola oil   ( I cut the oil out and substituted more applesauce to avoid saturated fats)
  • 1 egg, beaten to mix
  • 1 egg white
  • 3/4 cup chopped dried tart cherries
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup “fruit only” apricot preserves

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, wheat germ, cinnamon and salt.

In another bowl, whisk together the honey, applesauce, oil, egg and egg white until well combined. Stir in the oatmeal mixture until well combined. Add the dried cherries and walnuts.

Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out

clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Put the preserves in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. As soon as the bars come out of the oven, brush with the preserves. Cool completely and cut into 12 bars, about 4 by1 1/2 inches each.

Per Serving

Calories 230; Total Fat 9 g; (Sat Fat 1 g, Mono Fat 3 g, Poly Fat 4 g) ; Protein 4 g; Carb 34 g; Fiber 2 g; Cholesterol 20 mg; Sodium 60 mg

Excellent source of: Manganese

Good source of: Thiamin

Source:  Ellie Krieger – She has some of our favorite healthy recipes!

Enjoy!

]]> http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2012/07/the-whole-food-plan/feed/ 0 wedding giveaway… http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2012/02/wedding-giveaway/ http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2012/02/wedding-giveaway/#comments Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:48:53 +0000 sweetbella http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/?p=295 Continue reading →]]> Are you getting married?  Know someone who is?  Send them over for this incredible giveaway!

Win $100 to spend on any wedding stationery with Sweet Bella and Dean Penn and Paper!

Entering is easy:

1.  ‘Like’ Sweet Bella on Facebook

2.  ‘Like’ Dean Penn and Paper on Facebook

3.  Send your friends and family over to ‘Like’ us.  Most referrals will win!  Be sure they mention that you sent them so you receive credit.

Giveaway ends on March 20th at midnight.

Good Luck!

]]> http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2012/02/wedding-giveaway/feed/ 2 it’s time for a giveaway… http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2011/10/its-time-for-a-giveaway/ http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2011/10/its-time-for-a-giveaway/#comments Sun, 23 Oct 2011 13:12:31 +0000 sweetbella http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/?p=291 Continue reading →]]> We’re ready to giveaway a $50 gift certificate to purchase your holiday cards and gifts!

Entering is easy!

1.  Share our Facebook link with your friends and invite them to ‘Like’ us.

2.  Have them comment on our wall letting us know you sent them.

3.  The most referrals will win!

Contest ends at midnight on November 5th.

Winner will receive $50 to shop with us for their holiday cards and gifts.

]]> http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2011/10/its-time-for-a-giveaway/feed/ 0 introducing our 2011 holiday collection… http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2011/09/introducing-our-2011-holiday-collection/ http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2011/09/introducing-our-2011-holiday-collection/#comments Sat, 03 Sep 2011 22:18:13 +0000 sweetbella http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/?p=277 Continue reading →]]> We are so excited to introduce our 2011 Holiday Collection filled with fresh designs and bright colors!I’ve been wanting to incorporate peace into my designs this season and love how it came out.

We also have this design in a holiday invitation.

Here are some of our other designs in this collection.

Our most popular 2010 designs are also back this year for you!

These two were our top sellers.  Click here to view the entire collection and our 2010 favorites.

Invite your friends and family to your holiday party with our bright and cheerful modern ornaments invitation.

We also have 2012 Desktop Calendars and they are all ready to ship!  These make a perfect little gift or a special treat to brighten up your desk.

Click here to view our calendar and to place an order.

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season!

]]> http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2011/09/introducing-our-2011-holiday-collection/feed/ 0 candy parties… http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2011/07/candy-parties/ http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2011/07/candy-parties/#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:09:24 +0000 sweetbella http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/?p=268 Continue reading →]]> About 2 years ago I designed my first candy themed invite and was so surprised with the response.   Since I was learning just how popular candy parties were I thought it was time to make a candy collection.

Lollipop Birthday Invitations - Sweet Shoppe

Our Lollipop Sweet Shoppe was our first candy theme and then came our Gumballs Galore Invitation.

Birthday Invitations - Gumballs Galore

With both of these designs being so popular I decided to create wedding invitations with a candy theme.  It was important to keep it classy and simple since it would be for a wedding.

Wedding Invitations - Candy Theme

The summer colors and my love for candy has motivated me to create another candy inspired invitation.  We’re so excited to introduce our Lollipops and Gumballs Invite.  All of the matching party goods can be made in this design as well.

Check it out here.

Lollipops and Gumballs

]]> http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2011/07/candy-parties/feed/ 0 Our New Patterned Letter Collection http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2011/07/our-new-patterned-letter-collection/ http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2011/07/our-new-patterned-letter-collection/#comments Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:00:56 +0000 sweetbella http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/?p=259 Continue reading →]]> We’ve been working hard in the workshop this summer and are so excited to offer some new collections.  Our Patterned Letter Collection can be made for a baby shower or a birthday party and the block letters can be done for any age!

Baby Boy Shower - Patterned Letters

The simple patterns are made up from gingham, polka dots, stripes and some stars and flowers.

Baby Girl Shower Invitations - Patterned Letters

Looking for a sweet and simple birthday theme?  These would look adorable with polka dot plates, striped napkins and gingham table clothes!  A pattern theme.

First Birthday Invitations - Patterned Letters

Choose the birthday year on our site and we’ll create it for you!

First Birthday Invitations - Pastel Patterned Letters

View the Baby Shower Collection here and the Birthday Collection here.

]]> http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2011/07/our-new-patterned-letter-collection/feed/ 0 Win $50 to shop with us… http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2011/07/250/ http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2011/07/250/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:46:21 +0000 sweetbella http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/?p=250 Continue reading →]]> Win $50 to shop with us!

Entering to win is easy:

1.  Tell your friends to come on over and
‘like’ us on Facebook.
2.  Make sure they mention you sent them
below.
3.  The most referrals will win!

Contest ends on August 1st at midnight.
Winner will get to choose $50 worth of
stationery or invites from our site!

Good Luck!

]]> http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2011/07/250/feed/ 0 luck of the irish free printables http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2011/03/luck-of-the-irish-free-printables/ http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/2011/03/luck-of-the-irish-free-printables/#comments Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:25:49 +0000 sweetbella http://sweetbellastationery.com/blog/?p=244 Continue reading →]]> We love all of our followers on our blog, Facebook and Twitter and want to offer them this free printable for St. Patrick’s Day!

Just click the image to download and print.

Once you print you can cut it out and run them through the printer at the proper size to personalize.

Invitation measures 4.25 by 5.5

Place Cards measure 3.5 by 5 and get folded at the 2.5 mark

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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