Prescheduled post:
This is Word Week at the JUGS Challenge & the word is BEE. I had to put on my thinking cap for this one. 
Luckily, someone gave me Spellbinders Sweet as Honey stamp set & Sweet Honeycomb Stencil--just what I needed. Martina's mixed media ATCs always inspire me & I also love the look of a wide border around the focal point panel of a card. Here's what I came up with. 
I stamped the honeycomb in Versafine Clair Nocturne & white embossed the cone flowers on watercolor paper. Then I black embossed the words & the bee. I mixed a little Bikini Lindy's Magicals powder with water & painted over the entire panel, randomly adding more color until I was happy with the look. It softened the look of the honeycomb images, which is what I wanted. Of course, the heat embossing resisted the paint--so fun! The shimmer is absolutely gorgeous in person & I added sparkle with little lines & spots of gold glitter. Plus, the wings are painted with clear shimmer, so this is a pretty blingy card!
The edges were lightly brushed with black ink before I wrapped the panel with gold thread & added 3 black enamel dots. The thin mat was painted to match & the black card front was stenciled with VersaMark Dazzle using a finger dauber. You might see the honeycomb image if you enlarge the photo. So happy this challenge got me to use the stamp, stencil & Lindy's powder for the first time. Be sure to check out all the wonderful DT cards. Why not play along?!
My recovery from total shoulder surgery is progressing. Only 4 weeks to go wearing the sling constantly--yay!
My recovery from total shoulder surgery is progressing. Only 4 weeks to go wearing the sling constantly--yay!
Fabulous card Greta, I love the colour palette you’ve used. xx
ReplyDeletefabulous Greta. A really lovely card. Glad the recovery is progressing well
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful BEE card with all those fun details! I'm glad your surgery is behind you and the recovery is coming along well. Take care of yourself!
ReplyDeleteGreta...fabulous card! The background is a visual delight! Thank you so much for being out guestie at Just Us Girls!
ReplyDeleteI would love to see all the blind in person Greta! so much work and so worth it for this BEE-utiful card!!
ReplyDeletelove the mixed media feel of this one, Greta.
ReplyDeleteI love the edges. And the little bee.
ReplyDeleteFor the first time using the products you sure came up with a terrific card, Greta. I am always in awe of those who do mixed media. Your card has so many wonderful details.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful Bee card, Greta! I can only imagine how sparkly this is in real life! Take care of yourself and make sure you don't over do it. My sister is having her shoulder re-done on the 21st, not sure if she did something wrong or what happened. I wish you the best of luck!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great card, beelieve me! I love the white embossed flowers against the yellow. Only four weeks doesn't sound like much but it sure limits you! I'm glad to see you here even with a preposted card. Thanks for the update.
ReplyDeleteI love the lightly brushed edges and the bee!
ReplyDeleteLove all the different textures and layers you created on this pretty card, Greta!
ReplyDeleteThere's so much to drink in on this BEEutiful card, Greta! Glad your doing well. Those four weeks will be a memory before you know it!
ReplyDeleteFun card. Love the bee in the center 🐝
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ReplyDeleteFabulous card! I love that beautiful background and great design. The bee is perfect flying around the honeycombs.
Greta, definitely a 'sweet as honey' card in every way! The bee is certainly the star of the pretty stage. Glad to hear that your shoulder is recovering and oh, how I can empathize with the process. Sending speedy healing vibes your way!
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So delightful! Congrats on your GD assignment. Speedy recovery!!
ReplyDeleteI looooooooooove this card Greta. Fabulous design. I know just how gorgeous that background is with those 'magical' powders. Love them. I too like that big border and perfect backing behind the honeycomb.
ReplyDeleteI love how you created your background! I really like the bee but the addition of the subtle coneflowers is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors for your bee with his honeycomb, Greta! Congrats on being guest designer at JUGs!!
ReplyDeleteA lovely bee card. Wishing you a speedy recovery from your shoulder op. Must be very frustrating being in a sling. Xxx
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