Hello Stamplings!
And Happy First Monday of August! You know, this whooshing by of time is a bit concerning when you are of a certain age. As I tell the Mister, "At this rate, we'll be dead before we know it!"
Too honest? What can I say? I have a wicked sense of humor. But then we both laugh and carry on because we can't slow it down or speed it up, it is what it is! And what this week is, is I = Ink/Color Mediums on the I.D.E.A.S. Calendar, so here we go ~
Onefer
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For this design, I decided to use Lindy's Magical powders through a stencil. I used a NBUS stencil from Designs by Jaime called, "Mini Chickenwire." After sprinkling on yellows, orange, and golds, I liberally spritzed the panel and lifted the stencil. After the ink dried, I ran the panel through my Gemini using a Darice honeycomb e/f.
The bees are NBUS from Pretty Pink Posh, "Bee Friends," and they glisten from all the winking the lads added! The sediment die was in my stash. The scalloped frame is from Pink & Main.
Challenges
Addicted to Stamps and More: Birthdays.
Allsorts: Animals or Anything Goes.
Just Us Girls: CASE a Designer. I CASED Elizabeth's pretty honeycomb card.
Twofer
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For my Twofer, I pulled a NBUS die from the mountain. It's from Memory Box, called, "Silverdale Branch." I colored it with my Ziggies and waterbrush and because it's a little too early to be picking holly, I painted it with a light hand before passing it to Stanley and Hammy for winking. The Joy die is from SSS called, "Elegantly Modern Christmas."
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I.D.E.A.S. Calendar: I = Ink/Color Mediums
I love seeing what you create, visiting you, and pinning your designs! Thank you so much to everyone who shared their designs last week! Mwah!
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Enjoy your day! No, seriously, enjoy! LITS!*
As always, thank you for coming by to visit the Playhouse and special thanks to you if you take the time to join as a follower!
*Life is too short!
Beautiful cards, Darnell. Love your humor xoxo
ReplyDeleteSuper cute bee card. I like how you added your magicals. The Christmas card is so pretty and elegant. Well done! And thanks for the giggle at your joke. Nice way to start the week!
ReplyDeleteThanks (again!!!) for the good laugh this morning! I was thinking about how true the first four statements were and should have know there'd be a kicker at the end. Love the cards. Your bees glisten across the miles, and that CAS holiday card is right up my alley! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteYou have nailed this technique, my friend! The background and frame are perfect for these delightful bees! Your holly is colored beautifully! I love how it looks against all that textured white space!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so awesome! I am partial to the CASE of Elizabeth’s. Thanks for joining in at JUGS
ReplyDeleteAmazing! I love the honeycomb detail (two ways) on your first card and choice of colors -- this is really fun. Your second card is very elegant and classy, with the hammered c/s adding so much to already beautiful elements.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your honeycomb background. I haven't played with my powdered inks for a long time, but now I need to pull them out! :) Thanks for the amazing inspiration! And LOVE your holly and berries. Perfectly watercoloured and a fabulous design. I have to say, I read your "words to live by" and laughed out loud. :) Thanks for that too! Love, Lolly
ReplyDeleteWhooshing by is spot on Darnell, my Gran aways used to sat as you get older time went quicker, I used to poo hoo the idea, but my was she right.
ReplyDeleteYour card is a delight, so bright and happy and just perfect for our new Allsorts theme, thanks so much for joining in.
B x
Love your inky cards!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful bright and sunny bee card sis - and I love that sweet berry branch - lovely designs and techniques on both! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteLove the bees and I'm glad that you shared the "before" photo. I especially love the Christmas card! So simple and beautiful. So true about time whizzing by. I kept waiting for the punch line on what to look for in a man, and there it was - great one! Thanks for sharing your humor as well as your cards.
ReplyDeleteWell, first I have to say I laughed out loud at the funny, tee hee! Back to your cards... I like your idea of Magicals through a stencil. With or without the embossed overlay it looks amazing! Your bee card is so cheery! Your second card shows a lovely die, beautifully colored, simple, and with an elegantly scripted sentiment. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards, Darnell. The details in texture added to the honey comb card are a feast for the eyes. the coloring of the die branch on your second card is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are full of inky goodness, Darnell - love the splattered honeycomb on card one with the sweet bees! And the berry branch is gorgeous!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteI like your cute CASE of Elizabeth's card with all of that honey splattered in the background! Thanks for sharing is with us at JUGs! Love your holiday card too. My stash for this year is in sorry shape!
ReplyDeleteWell, that first card is bee-utiful! In fact, it's a honey of a creation. Your holiday card makes me jump with joy! And I really shouldn't be doing that at my age. he he Very inspiring cards today. If it wasn't so late in the day, I'd run downstairs to my craft area and put those blending brushes to work!
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