Thinking of You Part II

Here's another sympathy card -- it wouldn't have to be, I suppose, but that is its intended purpose in this case.

There's a new challenge up at Moxie Fab World, so I am submitting this to the Stencils: Styling with Stencils Challenge.

I've had this Jillibean Soup stencil/stamp set for a few weeks, so this was a great opportunity to use it (the stencil only).  I used my Copics to create the dots, and as they bled into the paper they created a really cool effect.

The sentiment (same one as yesterday, so I can't recall the manufacturer), was stamped on adhesive-backed fabric from DCVW.

The sequins are a random mix, but primarily from Doodlebug Designs.  I rounded two of the corners with a punch from Stampin' Up.

The sun is shining and I'm off to run some errands...

Bee-utiful You!

I'm playing along with the Hexagons: Happy For Hexagons Challenge at Moxie Fab World.

I picked up a Heidi Swapp stencil the other day that is meant to be paired with some color mists, but I used it to trace some hexagons.

I created a bee hive on a card and this is what it looks like

I wanted them to have that hand drawn look, so I pulled out a Copic pen to trace the hexagons and then I added color with my Copic markers.  I wanted one of the hexagons to stand out so I used atyou Spica glitter pens and some dimensional adhesive (for a 3D look).  And of course I had to add a bee, thanks to some SRM Stickers.

Here's a close-up of the the extra special hexagon. 

I used my black Memento marker (Tsukineko) to create the "bee-utiful" using a Scenic Route clear stamp that was spelled the correct way. 

The "You" is from a Lawn Fawn clear stamp

If you look closely at the letters, you might see some sparkle.  I traced over the letters with a glitter pen.

I put a lot of work into this card, but I would do it again in a heartbeat because I'm very happy with how it turned out.

Thanks for stopping by!

You're a Star

It's a new year, and I'm jumping back in to my own personal crafting.

It feels strange not to post a challenge every day, but it also feels good to think exclusively about what I want to create.

I met the loveliest crafters in blog land through 365 Cards and I do not regret one second of the time I spent running it.  I could not have done it without all the fabulous designers who joined me in my adventures on the team.

Okay, here's a card I created for the latest Moxie Fab challenge to use constellations and/or stars

Cardstock Bazzill Basics~Star Sassafras Lass~Sticker SRM Stickers~Twine American Crafts~Other items Rhinestone & Sparkly Felt

It's a shooting star, and I will tuck this card away to give to someone extra special.

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