Monday, 21 June 2010

Buzzy Bee


I have been so busy in my garden, up the allotment , and house-wifey things that this is the first time I have had to spend a bit of time in my studio - getting inky
Wild honey distress ink - stamped and painted on with a brush. front and back of card

Flicked water all over it - artistically of course and shaded.

Stamped and painted the queen bee, and did the same with her worker bees.
Dustings of golden pollen here and there and a gold crown (gold stickles)- shame it doesn't show up in the photos.

I interfaced the inside of the card with paper for the message and will add a yellow ribbon to keep it in place.  I will probably stamp a  bee or two inside too.

This will be going to Japan with a jar of Norfolk Honey and Honeycomb.

Bumble bees and honeycomb stamps by Jo Capper Sandon for Stampotique and available from Happy Daze - see side bar for links

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14 comments:

  1. flutterbycrafter21 June 2010 at 10:54

    This is gorgeous, love it.

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  2. Denise21 June 2010 at 11:10

    A really beautiful card Lottie

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  3. Claireabelle21 June 2010 at 12:42

    Gorgeous!! Love the colour and that bee looks so real!
    x

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  4. sam21ski21 June 2010 at 13:11

    Lottie this is fab, that honeycomb in the background looks amazing xxxxx

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  5. Unknown21 June 2010 at 13:16

    Thank you so very much. I'll never be a great card-maker - craftsperson - but I do have a lot of fun, and at my age that's all that counts!

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  6. Sally H21 June 2010 at 13:47

    wow! This is stunning Lottie! I love the bees and you got the colouring of the honeycomb perfectly.

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  7. Createology21 June 2010 at 14:21

    Very fun and I love how you decorated the back of the card with the bees too. Happy creating...

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  8. Hels Sheridan21 June 2010 at 14:48

    Mmm, this is divine hun.. loving your colouring x

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  9. Sandies' Patch21 June 2010 at 15:06

    It is adorable! Lucky recipients in Japan!
    Sandie xx

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  10. themessycraftroom22 June 2010 at 00:14

    Gorgeous, gorgeous card. The honeycomb on the background is fabulous.A really stunning card. They will love it. xxHugs ChrisB

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  11. Zoechaos22 June 2010 at 01:00

    Wonderful card you have been working wonders with Jo's stamps and just get better and better.

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  12. Jo Capper-Sandon22 June 2010 at 06:18

    Ohhhhhhhh brilliant! Just how I imagine them being used, fantastic!!! Beautifully created, Lottie.

    Jo x

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  13. minnie_mac22 June 2010 at 09:46

    Fabulous card. Beautifully done.

    Marilyn

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  14. Moira25 June 2010 at 09:48

    Gorgeous Lottie, all sumemry and fresh and hot! Just like you!

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