Positive thoughts mixed media card ~ bees

 Hi everyone.  Today I am sharing Summer vibes with a simple mixed media inspirational card.  This one incorporates mixed stamping and patterned paper.

Sentiment:  Positive thoughts

For the bees panel, I added extra color with a chicken wire stamp that also looks like honeycombs.  And for the background paper, I added honeycomb dry embossing.

Helpful tips:

For this project, begin by preparing an A2 sized card base in white.  Also, trim a sheet of patterned paper for a background layer.  Then, onto white cardstock, stamp the bee layer in black alcohol friendly ink plus stamp the sentiment.   Next, trim or die-cut the stamped panel.  I cut an oval shape.  For color, I added Copic markers for the bees, yellow and orange ink for the background stamping and distress ink blending around the oval.  Then, dry emboss the yellow background layer in a honeycomb or similar pattern.  Finally, layer the background with ribbon, gems and the bee panel using flat and foam double-sided tape, to finish.

Here is a closer look.

*** Enjoy in-depth content in my Online Card Making Courses. These are guided learning classes bundled into themes or techniques. From online video tutorials to downloadable files, something for everyone and it is all self-paced. Create with me! ***

{Some links include affiliate links.  I may receive a small commission for the referral but at no cost to you.  Also, I am a participant in the Amazon Services, LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliate sites.}

Sharing crafty savings:

FREE Cricut Card Summit May 2023 (VIP is optional)

Thanks so much for visiting.
Gaylynn

{{ Don't miss my crafty news.  Sign up for my emails below. }}