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Bella Ink Designs is Country Strong

Country themes are currently trending in the stationery world, just check out the June issue of Giftware News.  Bella Ink Designs has interpreted this style in an all-American, down-home way with a Country Western theme on invitation PT-138, Yee Hah.  This card would be a fabulous way to welcome friends and family to a summertime cookout or a gathering for after dinner s'mores around the fire pit.

From music to fashion country is being embraced wholeheartedly.  There have been 2 country music winners on American Idol, and the original Idol, Kelly Clarkson, often dabbles in the genre.  Our resident Kentuckian is a big fan of country music.  She adores Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum, and has pegged The Band Perry as one of her favorite rising stars.  (Idol contestant Lauren Alaina sang their song "If I Die Young.")

For a modern take on country style, purchase pieces in fabrics and prints often found in a cowgirl's closet, like plaid, leather and denim, but wear them in unexpected cuts and pair them with basics to keep the look from being too costumey.  The flirty plaid top, pictured above, is cut low in the front and back, making it a great date night item.  A sleek leather or suede skirt, in tan, will keep the outfit from being overly frilly.  A full denim skirt, leather and raffia wedges, and a leather and pony hair cuff will pair nicely with a simple tank top.  Perfect for attending the State Fair and listening to a little country music.

{Pictured clockwise from the left: Bella Ink PT-138, Yee Hah, NYLA Kevinne Wedge, Marc Jacobs Plaid Tank, Grace Creative Jewelry XL Cowhide Star Concho Cuff, Current Elliot Ice Cream Skirt}

Bella Ink Designs is Hot for Teacher Gifts

In two short months the nation's educators will be heading back to school.  Bella Ink's collection of desk accessories and stationery will help prepare them for the year ahead.

Bookmarks will keep the teacher's copy of any textbook stylishly marked, 4'' x 4'' note cubes will brighten up their desk while keeping note paper close at hand (available to ship beginning in July), a 6.5'' x 7'' monthly planner will keep their schedule in order, and Gift Card Mailers will adorably "wrap" a gift card so they may purchase whatever else they need to get them through the 2011-2012 school year.

    

Bella Ink's 2'' x 7'' bookmarks are hand-glittered and come with a tassel in a coordinating color.  Pictured left to right: 311-BM6 and 311-BM7.

311-NC1 (Upper Left), 311-NC-2 (Upper Right), 311-NC-3 (Lower Left), and 311-NC4 (Lower Right) are 4'' x 4'' note cubes with Bella Ink artwork on all four sides.  311-NC4 features a different design on each side.  Note cubes will be available to ship beginning in July.

 311-2C is just one of Bella Ink's 2012 calendar options.  This monthly planner, measuring 6.5'' x 7,'' has 28 fully printed interior pages, including a section for notes and important dates.  Each planner is hand-glittered and comes with a Bella Ink pencil.

Bella Ink's Gift Card Mailers, GC-9 and GC-41, are folded with a sparkling envelope affixed to the front for "wrapping" a gift card or other monetary gift.  The inside is blank for a personal, hand-written message.

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