Belle Papier {pretty paper}

Jan 27 2009

Bee-utiful Tuesday

Published by Julia Stainton at 7:53 am under Card Designs, Copics, Cornish Heritage Farms

I have some sweet bees to share with you today. I hope you don’t mind that I’m on a pink kick right now. I’m just gearing up for Valentine’s Day I guess! These sweet bees are called Honey Bees and are the latest Friendly Kritters stamp. So sweet for spring and summer these would make great friendship cards, thank yous or note cards. This image was colored in with my Copic markers. Unfortunately, my camera didn’t pick up all the subtle graduations. I spent a long time coloring each flower and blending four shades so I’m a little disappointed.

Spring Bees

To create a very subtle background for this card, I took a plain piece of my Basic Grey Bittersweet paper and stamped on it. I love the pattern and Antique Linen Distress Ink looks perfect with this Fiery Floral Scrapblock™.

If you’re looking for CHA coverage…check out Craft Critique. They have some great shots and video and are updating all the time. Wish I was there!

Have a sweet day!

Supply List:

Stamps: Honey Bees (Tom Allen line) by Cornish Heritage Farms
Vintage Butterflies - sentiment (Saturday Evening Post line) by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink: Rich Cocoa Memento Ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Simply Smooth White, Bittersweet 6×6 paper pad by Basic Grey
Other: Copic Markers, Spellbinders dies, button, twine, flower by Prima, lace by Fancy Pants Designs

14 Responses to “Bee-utiful Tuesday”

Jenn Ellefsonon 27 Jan 2009 at 8:06 am 1

This turned out beautifully, Julia, and I’m sure it’s even more stunning IRL.
CherylQuilts at SCSon 27 Jan 2009 at 8:22 am 2

My friend and I were just talking about you and your blog yesterday…and we love your new focus this last week! Love it…so beautiful!
Angie Marionon 27 Jan 2009 at 8:41 am 3

very pretty! I love the look of your cards!

PS thanks for stopping by & commenting on MY Blog… I felt so honored to have you in my humble space!
~amy~on 27 Jan 2009 at 8:47 am 4

Wow….sooooo beautifully PINK!
Karen (ON)on 27 Jan 2009 at 9:02 am 5

Absolutely beautiful! Love how you airbrushed(?) the blue sky. Really makes the images pop. Bet I could try that with chalk or a pale watercolourwash. Thanks for all your inspiration.
Bonnie aka raduseon 27 Jan 2009 at 9:30 am 6

Looks beautiful to me.
Karenon 27 Jan 2009 at 9:49 am 7

Gorgeous card Julia! Love the bees and your flower coloring is beautiful.
Pam Clayon 27 Jan 2009 at 1:37 pm 8

So soft and feminine. It’s lovely!
Conniecrafteron 27 Jan 2009 at 3:49 pm 9

Beautiful, sorry all your hard work doesn’t show here but I am sure in person it is wonderful, love the framing and the pretty lace!
Jennifer Scullon 27 Jan 2009 at 4:09 pm 10

just beautiful! and that lace it GORGEOUS!!!!!! I just bought 6 or 7 new laces today and can’t wait to get them on projects! woooo hooooo for new crafting toys!!!
Anna/Omaon 27 Jan 2009 at 7:17 pm 11

Well, nothing says spring like bees and flowers! I don’t particularly care for bees but they are a very necessary part in the grand scheme of things.

You are so talented Julia and this card is beautiful! I wish I had half the talent you have!
Jenniferon 27 Jan 2009 at 8:10 pm 12

Very pretty!
Lynne P.-D.on 28 Jan 2009 at 8:54 am 13

Awesome card. The colors are terrific.
Michelleon 29 Jan 2009 at 6:55 pm 14

Very pretty! I am sooooo ready for spring!