A new Allsorts Challenge begins today and Val has chosen the theme of 'Use Stencils/Masks'.
I used a Creative Expression 'Honey Bee Circle' die with grey card and backed the die cut with a pale green circle. I made a honeycomb pattern with a Lavinia Stamps 'Honeycomb' stencil and an Elements 'Sahara' ink pad. I used the circle die again with the honeycomb paper and inlaid the centre 'waste' part into the middle of main die cut. The bees are dies from the same set of dies. I die cut them in grey and inlaid white card in the apertures. (I know bees are black and yellow, but black was to stark so I used grey..... artistic license. 😉) I put clear Wink of Stella on the wings and gold Wink of Stella on the bodies to add some sparkle. I decided not to add a sentiment on the front, but added Sizzlets die cuts in the corners to finish off my card.
There are prizes from Lisa Horton Crafts, Pansy Corner layering stencils with coordinating die and embossing folder and a second prize of two AALL and Create stencils.
I am joining in the following challenges:
Great use of the honeycomb stencil to infill the centre of this super die.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card and clever way to include stencilling
ReplyDeleteThe stencilling is so effective, Liz! x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous die Liz, and the honeycomb stencilling coordinates perfectly for a gorgeous spring card xx
ReplyDeleteYour creative use of the honeycomb stencil adds depth and texture to the card, and the choice of gray for the bees is a lovely touch of artistic interpretation. The added sparkle on the wings and bodies truly brings the design to life.
ReplyDeleteThis is one gorgeous card Liz I love anything with Bees and this represents the beautiful insect perfectly
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lorraine x
Artistic licence works very well here and with the honeycomb Liz and what a super circle die.
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It is such a fine and elegant motive; love this! Enjoy the weekend!
ReplyDeleteWOW ... what a fun & fabulous design my friend! Well done! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our STENCIL FUN challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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It's absolutely beautiful Liz, can't go wrong with a bee themed card!
ReplyDeleteGreat card!
ReplyDeleteLove the grey bees!
A great idea to use a stencil in the centre of the pretty die cut, a lovely effect. The colours are beautiful too, I like the softer look of the grey bees!
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A gorgeous bee card with the honeycomb stencilling. Nothing wrong with a little artistic license! xxxx
ReplyDeleteVery elegant card, Liz and you did a great job with our "Circle" theme @ Little Red Wagon this week. Thanks for joining us and good luck in the draw.
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A fabulous die Liz and your soft colours are fab against the honeycomb stencil.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty die and a fab idea to put the stencilling in the middle of it. the softness of the grey really works with the green.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card and stenciling of the honeycomb. I like the grey bees!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful, Liz! Really love how you used all the elements and I always love using gray for a very different look compared to black.
ReplyDeleteYour card is adorable and love the composition and design x
ReplyDeleteWow what a pretty card! I love the intricate details with the die cut circle and corners! The bees are so fun popped out with the honeycomb center too! Thanks so much for sharing your lovely project with us at the Alphabet Challenge!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a pretty card Liz. I am loving that bee circle die and the colourways you went with.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! And artistic license gives us permission to do anything we want, doesn't it? :-)
ReplyDeleteThis circle die is beautiful Liz and I love the honeycomb pp you used in the centre with the sweet little die cut bees flying about over the top, and such pretty colours too. The stylish art deco style corners go really well too. x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - love the colours you've used.
ReplyDeleteHelen x
That's really beautiful Liz, such a great stencilled honeycomb and what a delicate circle frame die too xx
ReplyDeletebeautiful card. Great dies and so glad you shared over at Alphabet challenge
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