Are you headed to NYC to scope out Surtex? (Surtex- the trade show for licensing art & design- is happening May 20-22). If that was a Yes! then be sure to drop by the Magnet Reps booth #341-343 to see whats new and HOT (sizzle sizzle).
And while you’re roaming the aisles of Javits Center, pop over to the National Stationary Show on Monday May 21 and make a beeline to the PAPYRUS booth (#2650) at 1pm, where I will be hanging out for an hour eating cupcakes and signing you’re favorite card. (see info below, as posted on the PAPYRUS news page)


all artwork Copyright Bella Pilar
For the grad. Indeed the world is a happy glittery place!
Available during this graduation season at Papyrus.



all artwork COPYRIGHT Bella Pilar.
If you’re looking to send more of the love to the mom you love, here are 3 more Moms Day cards from PAPYRUS for you to look out for while you’re shopping around.
Send her a bouquet-



Send her some hydrangeas-



Or send her a lil POP!-

Open it up for some pop up fun-

The back side of a card never looked so lovely-

and as always…. the envelope!


Happy moms day , Mom! xo
all artwork COPYRIGHT Bella Pilar
Don’t forget about all those cute lil nieces n nephews you have- would not be possible with out your sister!
This Moms Day, let her know you’re thinking of her with this new card I made just for her.
At Papyrus stores. And this one is available to buy at papyrusonline.com for just a couple of weeks.



All artwork COPYRIGHT Bella Pilar
A new moms day card hit Papyrus stores this week- and this one has a lil ‘twist’.
This card is also available for just a few weeks on papyrusonline.com.
And check out the sketches of Mom By Night on my Blog(click here)





Feel free to “like” this and leave comments on my FB page.
all artwork COPYRIGHT Bella Pilar
I just have one word to say that sums this one all up- PUZZLES!
And there are 4 to choose from- Shop New York, Shop Paris, Spring Hats and Dog Walk. Available now at Barnes&Noble stores and online at barnesandnoble.com(search Bella Pilar).
And see the makin’ of the Shop New York puzzle by clickin’ HERE. and enjoy!






all artwork COPYRIGHT Bella Pilar
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
If you are breezing thru Tokyo next week, be sure to pop into the ‘Shadow Box Art Exhibition In Japan 2012′ at the Tokyo international Forum, running april 18 – 22.
Japanese shadow box artist Hiroe Otani created the Mai Tai Girl box, and Ms. Ohashi created the Margarita Girl box, both using my glittery cocktail girls.
This exhibit will include over 200 shadow box artists from all over Japan.
100% of the proceeds of the sales of these shimmery cocktail girls (4 pieces in all) go to benefit ASHINAGA charity , to help the children who lost parents
in the 3.11 Tohoku area Pacific Earthquake and Tsunami.




all artwork COPYRIGHT Bella Pilar.
April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month.
This month only at Promenade Temecula in southern Cali, you’ll receive this tote with your generous donation of $25 or more to Rancho Domacitas (www.4kidsfirst.org), a local children’s home. 100% of your donation will go to help these kids in need.
Thank you!


artwork COPYRIGHT Bella Pilar.
Open up this fabulous black wooden keepsake box and you get 20 of these very violet blank notecards and envelopes all tied up pretty in a sweet lil ribbon.
Now available at Papyrus stores.




artwork Copyright Bella Pilar
Give your gifts in style with these oh so festive gift bags. These girls are glimmering in glitter and ready to party.
Now available at Papyrus stores.




all artwork COPYRIGHT Bella Pilar
This mysterious party goer comes in a sweet floral trimmed box which includes 12 blank note cards and 12 lined envelopes.
Now available at Papyrus stores.



all artwork COPYRIGHT Bella Pilar
Balloons and confetti- it must be a Birthday! Happy happy to all my fellow pisces out there.
This new one is now available at Papyrus stores.
And see sketches on my Blog.



artwork COPYRIGHT Bella Pilar
Monday, February 27, 2012
While I myself do not hit the courses on my spare time, I certainly could appreciate a good fabulous outfit to flaunt during any given sporting event. This one is for the queen of the green! Or simply anyone that likes a cute lil pair of glittery plaid capris!
Happy Birthday!
Now available at Papyrus stores, and www.papyrusonline.com



all artwork COPYRIGHT Bella Pilar
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Roses are red, violets are…. well you know the rest. And red roses have never looked so glittery! Get em while you can- at Papyrus stores now. Happy week before Valentine’s Day!


artwork COPYRIGHT Bella Pilar
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
You’re Sweet. So Nice. Cutie Pie. Be True. XOXO.
…These sweet glittery hearts say it all.
Available at Papyrus stores, and www.papyrusonline.


artwork COPYRIGHT Bella Pilar
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Glossy shades, velvet flocking and a few gems make this Valentines card a must have.
Back again this year in Papyrus stores.



artwork COPYRIGHT Bella Pilar
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
So pretty in petals! This new Papyrus Valentine’s Day card is in Papyrus stores now.
Embellished with gem stones and satin petals.
See some sketches on my Blog.



artwork COPYRIGHT Bella Pilar
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Hey gorgeous- I know how much you love all that red and pink and the shimmer and shine of Valentine’s Day. Well lucky for you the Papyrus Valentine’s Day cards are out now, and my newest is loaded with gemstones- treat yourself or a loved one.
This one is now also available to buy at Papyrusonline
Want to see more? See sketches of the designing of this card on my Blog.
This one is now also available to buy at Papyrusonline.


artwork COPYRIGHT Bella Pilar
Thursday, January 5, 2012
This is my latest illustrated book cover – out now.
The first in the new witchcraft mystery series by Heather Blake.
See the sketches on my Blog.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011
If you are in San Francisco and decide to do a lil skating in the Union Square ice rink downtown, you’ll be able to spot my striped ice skater practicing her figure eights up until Jan 16th.
(and thank you Craig for the fabulous photo)


artwork Copyright Bella Pilar.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Are you feeling poinsettia pretty this year? These 2 girls can be found in Papyrus stores, and one of them HERE online. Embellished with foil, paper, gems and no holding back on the holiday glitter.




all artwork COPYRIGHT Bella Pilar.
Girl With Tree Dress card is now available to purchase online at papyrusonline.com.
Oooooh, are those lil red rhinestones I see embellishing her gown? Bling bling!

artwork COPYRIGHT Bella Pilar.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Chanukah Girl is back again this year for all those wanting to send a holiday greeting to a loved one celebrating the festival of lights.
Now in Papyrus stores, as well as online at papyrusonline.com.
Chag Sameach!



Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Gift giving is so much more fun when you are giving your gift in a bag with red leopard, don’t you think?
If so, this latest addition to the Papyrus holiday line might be just the thing for you. Red velvet ribbon handle, glitter on the fur, flocking on the leopard, holiday fabulousness.


artwork COPYRIGHT Bella Pilar.
Its coming quickly. So be prepared. Lucky for you my 3 new holiday cards are out now at Papyrus stores.
1- (this winter diva is a single card)



2-(this festive fashionista comes in a box, 20 cards/envelopes)



3- (this angel comes in a box, 8 cards/envelopes)



Fa la la la la…
All artwork COPYRIGHT Bella Pilar. All rights reserved.
Thank you to Magnet Reps for featuring me under their “artist spotlight” this month.
Have a look-n-read by clickin’ HERE.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011
A new set of limited edition Papyrus cards out now. Blue, green, purple, and pink. Collect all 4. There are only 1200 of each card (each one is numbered).
These cameo inspired girls are framed in foil and loads of sparkly shiny gems. Mmmmm, fabulous.
Want to see more? I have loads of “cameo” sketches for you to see on my BLOG, junipervalentine.blogspot.com.








All Artwork COPYRIGHT Bella Pilar.
October. The one month of the year that you can scoop up my 2 Papyrus Halloween cards- Halloween kitty and Scaredy Cat.
Both in Papyrus stores now. And Scaredy Cat is available online HERE at papyrusonline.com.
See more art from the personal series that Halloween Kitty originally came from HERE on my Blog.
Boo!




all artwork COPYRIGHT Bella pilar.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
In this world of typing, I would like to do what I can to inspire people to pick up a pen and write a lil something, perhaps even include a little doodle (ya cant do that when you text!). You now have 6 more reasons to write someone a lil note. Each of these girls, sporting her fave hat, come in their own box of blank note cards, you get 8 of each one, along with the coordinating lined envelopes. Collect all 6 boxes.
Out in Papyrus stores this week.
Visit papyrusonline.com for store locations.
And view some sketches of these girls on my Blog.






artwork COPYRIGHT Bella Pilar.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Del, star of the Petal Pushers series, is back again, and this time everything’s coming up roses!
This is the forth cover illustration I created for the Scholastic tween series.
And get a behind the scenes look Here on my Blog.


artwork COPYRIGHT Bella Pilar.