Jun 24 2009

Still Buzzing…

Published by Julia Stainton at 5:46 am under Card Designs, Copics, Cornish Heritage Farms

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I’m still buzzing here with yet another Sweet Bee design to share with you today. Actually…I have a little more than that so be sure to read to the end of the post.

I’m buzzing around today trying to get ready for my son’s graduation. Pick up the cake, iron the shirt, tidy the house, help decorate the community center, get teacher gifts ready for last day of school…etc. I’ll be sure to share some pics when it’s over.

Do you like coloring? One of the images in particular in the Sweet Bee set is perfect for it. This image would look great in chalks, watercolors or colored pencils but today I pulled out my Copic markers and airbrush system. I could have masked off the specific details of this image but rather…I just went ahead and airbrushed the entire thing, trying not to get too much spray on the image. I’m a busy girl, what can I say?! :) Actually…using the Copic colorless blender works great for lightening up areas where you don’t want the sky to be. To get the shimmer on the wings and flowers, I used a clear Copic Spica pen.

Bee Happy

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Quick Tip: Spray the sky is two shades to get a realistic effect. I used a soft blue and a purple-tinged blue to airbrush in the background of this image.

Supply List:

Stamps: Sweet Bee (The Rummage Bin line) by CHF
Ink: Black Memento Ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Simply Smooth white cardstock by CHF, patterned paper by MME
Other: Copic markers and air brush, sewing machine, Spica glitter pen by Copic, vintage insertion lace

As for what I have to share with you…I have one Sweet Bee stamp set to send to one lucky winner. Simply comment on this post between now and 8 am EST Friday June  26th for a chance to win. I’ll announce the randomly drawn winner on Friday morning. Good luck!

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Off to start my buzzzy day. Take care!

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65 Responses to “Still Buzzing…”

  1. laura huffmanon 24 Jun 2009 at 6:00 am 1

    i’ll be the first. love your inspiring blog. thanks for sharing your ideas, your family and positive attitude. thanks have a great day.

  2. Chriss Blagraveon 24 Jun 2009 at 6:57 am 2

    Such a bee-u-tiful card ;) Love the airbrushing and stitching that you did and I love the images in this set! Enjoy graduation, it’s such an emotional event! (my son graduated from HS this year)

  3. Jean Beckon 24 Jun 2009 at 7:03 am 3

    Julia, that card is adorable, and so is the whole stamp set!! Thanks so much for a chance to win one of your fantastic products!

  4. Kathy Loganon 24 Jun 2009 at 7:05 am 4

    great images…..pls enter me.

    Kathy L……….

  5. Tricia Deeon 24 Jun 2009 at 7:20 am 5

    Hey, Julia!
    Hope your day goes well! Thanks for the tips on airbrushing with Copics. I love how the sky turned out on your happy card!

  6. Christineon 24 Jun 2009 at 7:27 am 6

    Hi, I love this card! It’s so beautiful. Thanks for sharing your talents with us. You are such an inspiration!
    Christine in Ottawa

  7. lacyquilteron 24 Jun 2009 at 7:29 am 7

    Beautiful. I love the pussywillows and that lace edging.

  8. chrisdon 24 Jun 2009 at 8:20 am 8

    Julia,
    Just love that set and your wonderful job on this card.That vintage lace is so pretty both on your card and in this set. Pussywillows are a special favorite of mine.

  9. Peggy S. From Ohioon 24 Jun 2009 at 8:21 am 9

    Love the card! Good Luck with your busy day! I’ve got one, too, but I’m so glad I checked your blog. Thank you for sharing your talent w/us in blogland.

  10. Jackieon 24 Jun 2009 at 8:25 am 10

    Your card is beautiful,Love all the stitching and the colors.Thank you for the chance to win that really great stamp set..

  11. LeAnneon 24 Jun 2009 at 8:33 am 11

    What a beautiful image and the DPs you’ve used with the eyelet is so sweet. I REALLY want this set…..I love all stamping things that are bees…..and this has so many great images. So I thank you so much for giving us the chance to win!
    LeAnne

  12. Karen (DE)on 24 Jun 2009 at 8:35 am 12

    Love this stamp set Julia. You have created amazing cards with it. Todays card is gorgeous too. I love the air brushed colors.

    Congrats on your sons graduation. Hope you get everything done and still have time to enjoy it! :)

  13. connieon 24 Jun 2009 at 8:38 am 13

    Congratulations on your son’s graduation! Love your blog and your work. Thanks for a chance to win.

  14. Diane Cooperon 24 Jun 2009 at 9:15 am 14

    That card is a bee-auty! Good luck getting all you things done today. End of the year is so hectic!
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    Diane

  15. Tomieon 24 Jun 2009 at 9:19 am 15

    Love the soft look if that card! Thanks for offering the set.

  16. Candyon 24 Jun 2009 at 9:22 am 16

    You’ve got to BEE kidding — I would love to have this set. Thanks so much for the chance. All of your designs are wonderful.

  17. Trudion 24 Jun 2009 at 9:27 am 17

    The images in this set remind me of my childhood as I grew up (and still live) on a farm..the p willows are something we grew in our yard and the bees were our friends out doing their jobs. Love the set and the chance to win! Good luck with your day, you have a lot going on…congrats on the grad!

    Trudi

  18. Adairon 24 Jun 2009 at 9:32 am 18

    Wonderful card, Julia! I love the colors. This is such a great stamp set!

  19. Evaon 24 Jun 2009 at 9:34 am 19

    Julia, I love what I have seen from you using these gorgeous and yummy stamps. Thanks for the chance of winning! I sure would love to play with them!

  20. Josianeon 24 Jun 2009 at 9:34 am 20

    I love the card. What a good idea to use the lace as a ribbon.

    Thank you for the giveaway and congratulations to your son!

  21. Cheri Mosgroveon 24 Jun 2009 at 9:52 am 21

    Hi Julia,
    What cute cards you’ve been making with this set! Thanks for all the inspiration!

  22. Heather Mon 24 Jun 2009 at 10:14 am 22

    Oh, please, please pick me, oh Powers that Be (e) :D
    What an adorable set and I just know I will use every stamp. You always manage to create what I’d like to make- thanks for doing so and thanks also for the chance to win!

  23. Sandraon 24 Jun 2009 at 10:20 am 23

    Oh!! This would be simply wonderful with Ornamental Beauty!!! Thank you for the chance at winning. Have a fabulous day!!

  24. Amy Oon 24 Jun 2009 at 10:31 am 24

    Love the samples you have made with this stamp set! I think the sentiments are so cute. Thanks for sharing the goodies with us!

  25. Anne Ron 24 Jun 2009 at 10:32 am 25

    Great card. Love the B set. Can see many uses for this one! Have a wonderful time at the graduation and thanks for all your wonderful cards and inspiration.

  26. Mary H.on 24 Jun 2009 at 11:16 am 26

    Your airbrushing is beautiful! What a terrific set! Hope you have a great time at the graduation!

  27. Karen m,ncon 24 Jun 2009 at 11:47 am 27

    this is so pretty, love you blog and your creations. this stamp set is lovely. please enter me. enjoy graduation….
    blessings k.

  28. alioopon 24 Jun 2009 at 12:12 pm 28

    how bee-utiful. Just got back from Chicago and was looking for some inspiration and just got it - thank you

  29. Jackie W.on 24 Jun 2009 at 12:32 pm 29

    Your card is so pretty - love that stamp set, too!

  30. Rebekahon 24 Jun 2009 at 1:12 pm 30

    Another lovely card! I enjoyed the other posts.. especially the ba-bee cards. too cute. thanks for a chance to win!

  31. Deniseon 24 Jun 2009 at 1:26 pm 31

    Julia,

    I really like this set and the different projects that you have posted using it. Nice job.

    As always, thank you for the chance to win something so wonderful!

    Have a BEEautiful day!

  32. Stephanie Smithon 24 Jun 2009 at 2:14 pm 32

    Your card is cute, and you always have such great tips. Thanks for a chance to win.

  33. Bethany Paullon 24 Jun 2009 at 2:41 pm 33

    Your airbrushed bg is so beautiful Julia. And the shimmer is just such a special, though little, touch.

  34. Claudia Von 24 Jun 2009 at 3:27 pm 34

    What a gorgeous card! I absolutely LOVE this set! I would never have thought to use eyelet lace for the ribbon and bow. It perfectly compliments the great stitching!

  35. Traceyon 24 Jun 2009 at 3:27 pm 35

    Such a fabulous card Julia!

  36. Melissa (SCS: Stampin_Melissa)on 24 Jun 2009 at 3:45 pm 36

    Oh Julia, your card is just beautiful! Your artwork is always so elegant! What an awesome stamp set! Thanks for sharing (your talent & this set!)

  37. Lavonne (tweetygirl)on 24 Jun 2009 at 5:07 pm 37

    Julia, I really love your card! Especially the lace trim. Looks really nice.
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  38. esther schattschneideron 24 Jun 2009 at 5:28 pm 38

    julia, great card!! and what a neat set…thx for the chance to win. Congrats to your son! esther

  39. Kathy Jacksonon 24 Jun 2009 at 5:41 pm 39

    I love your cards and the stamp set but what I love more is your Copic “Quick Tips”! I need all the help I can get!!

  40. Michelleon 24 Jun 2009 at 5:42 pm 40

    Your coloring is fabulous! I love this set! Its on my wish list! maybe next payday?

  41. Kathyc on SCSon 24 Jun 2009 at 5:43 pm 41

    I really like the images in this set and have enjoyed all your beautiful samples!
    Kathy Camasso

  42. Gail Smithon 24 Jun 2009 at 6:33 pm 42

    Hi there, I would love to win this beautiful set of stamps, I don’t know if I am eligible to enter as I am from Australia, but thougt I would give it a go anyway, Love to follow your blog your works are so inspirational.

  43. Eileen Mon 24 Jun 2009 at 7:57 pm 43

    Oh, Julia, this is such a gorgeous card! You never cease to “wow” me, often when you have the busiest day! Thanks for a chance to win a super cute set.

  44. Lauraon 24 Jun 2009 at 8:02 pm 44

    this is a masterpiece!

  45. Barb Son 24 Jun 2009 at 8:08 pm 45

    I thought I had all the bee images I need, but I see that I’m wrong - these are great! I love the sewing on your card, Julia.

  46. Mimi H.on 24 Jun 2009 at 9:05 pm 46

    Beautiful card. Love all the images on the stamp set. Thanks for the chance to win.

  47. Jan Larsonon 24 Jun 2009 at 9:09 pm 47

    Another Bee-utiful card! I love this set of stamps, especially the Honey-do image. I could really put that one to good use!!

  48. CoreyWon 24 Jun 2009 at 10:00 pm 48

    Wow! I’ve been seeing the images to this stamp set on the designer’s blogs and didn’t know if I needed it. But NOW - I think I do! that card is stunning and I’m in awe!

  49. jeanie nievaon 24 Jun 2009 at 10:31 pm 49

    lovely stamp!crossing my fingers that i win…:)

  50. Anthonetteon 24 Jun 2009 at 11:02 pm 50

    Stunning card, Julia! The sewing and vintage lace are perfect. I don’t have Copics, but I love when I see them used. The air brush system looks fun.

    Thanks for a chance to win your great new set!

  51. Andrea McCulleyon 24 Jun 2009 at 11:13 pm 51

    I love this stamp set with the bee theme and vintage feel. Your card is lovely! Thank you for the chance to win!

  52. Helenon 24 Jun 2009 at 11:59 pm 52

    Love your card. I haven’t seen pussywillows since my childhood. I love the images in this stamp set. Thanks for a chance to win.

  53. Kay Von 25 Jun 2009 at 6:46 am 53

    Love the images in your new stamp set. Especially the pussywillow. Beautiful card too. I would love this set.!!!

  54. Sue Son 25 Jun 2009 at 6:55 am 54

    The stamp set is so bee-u tiful. Love the cards. Keep the inpiration coming.
    Enjoy your sons celebration.
    Don’t cry because it is over…smile because it happened.

    Sue

  55. kimmieon 25 Jun 2009 at 7:22 am 55

    oh my your card is beautiful! Love that stamp set

  56. PF Gohon 25 Jun 2009 at 7:52 am 56

    Lovely card! Thanks for the chance to win!

  57. Cindyon 25 Jun 2009 at 8:14 am 57

    Hope your busy day goes off without a hitch!This stamp set is just lovely. How nice of you to give one away!

  58. Cheryl Ron 25 Jun 2009 at 8:26 am 58

    I’m new to your blog, but see you name and cards at SCS all the time. I’m really drawn to soft and pretty cards like the one above, but I also love bright and bold, like the “house” card you did for the SCS WT challenge - very original!

  59. Maryon 25 Jun 2009 at 8:41 am 59

    I would L-O-V-E this wonderful little “bee” set….my uncle is a beekeeper and I love to keep him in stamped cards!!!

    Thanks!

  60. C Burkeon 25 Jun 2009 at 9:31 am 60

    This looks like it could be a classic, useful for many occasions.

  61. Gladys R.on 25 Jun 2009 at 10:30 am 61

    Very nice stamp set. Love the card.
    Thanks for offering this set. Would
    love to win.

  62. Julieon 25 Jun 2009 at 10:32 am 62

    Hi!

    Love your blog! {and the french name of it…}

    Crossing my fingers for the wonderful set! Great images!

    Juls~

  63. Andi Sexton (rrlscrapgal)on 25 Jun 2009 at 10:42 am 63

    Gorgeous card and this set is so so so wonderful!!!

  64. Idaon 25 Jun 2009 at 4:07 pm 64

    Very lovely card. I like the effect of the two-toned sky. This is a beautiful set , thanks for the chance to possibly win it.

  65. Cassandraon 25 Jun 2009 at 11:31 pm 65

    I love this set and you make great cards with it. Please enter my name. Thank you.