Welcome to another challenge starting over at Try it on Tuesday. This time around our theme is CROWNING GLORY so we want to see a crown in some form or another on your project.
I thought I would experiment with some new products and techniques today, but not everything went according to plan. My finished card doesn't exactly look like the version in my head, but then I suppose...does it ever?? I mean, let's face it...if things always went according to plan, I would be a billionaire, weigh 105 lbs and have a magic button in my home that when pushed, instantly cancels a TV show, so I don't have to be subjected to things like Honey Boo Boo!!
I thought I would experiment with some new products and techniques today, but not everything went according to plan. My finished card doesn't exactly look like the version in my head, but then I suppose...does it ever?? I mean, let's face it...if things always went according to plan, I would be a billionaire, weigh 105 lbs and have a magic button in my home that when pushed, instantly cancels a TV show, so I don't have to be subjected to things like Honey Boo Boo!!
I recently picked up some water soluble inks called Ecoline. The colours are really vibrant and they react to different surfaces in different ways (so much fun). I painted the background with DecoArt yellow paints in two shades, then I spritzed a little Goosebumps, thinking it would act as a resist for the Ecoline. But when I splashed my "yellow" Ecoline on the panel, it didn't seem to care about the Goosebumps, AND it's more orange than yellow! DOH! I quickly compensated by washing the layer with some watered down Gesso to mute the colours and then I proceeded to add a little orange to everything else to balance it out.
The stamp set is from Stampendous. The Chloe die cut is from Memory Box. The ribbon was coloured with distress inks Mustard Seed and Wild Honey. The honeycomb pattern in the background is the Reverse Chickenwire Stencil from Crafter's Workshop.
The drips are supposed to be honey, but I'm not sure they're really the right colour. I just couldn't seem to get the right mixture of orange and yellow together. Oh well, still looks like honey I think. The washi tape is actually hand made. I stamped the checker board border from Prima onto some medical gauze and ripped it off in strips. Seemed to work pretty well, think I will use that little trick more often!!
The random stamping in the background is a small clear background stamp from Prima from the Jack and Jill collection. I use this stamp a lot to throw a bit of design on a card. It's very subtle and goes with any theme of card you're making.
That's it for today. Thank you for stopping in and for all the amazing comments. I read and appreciate every single one! If you have any questions, please let me know.
The best laid plans ... Your creation is stunning, Pamellia and I love the dripping honey. Vee xx
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ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous make Pamellia.....love the colour tones and the torn edges. Very vintage but contemporary at the same time x I love it x
ReplyDeleteTFS and best wishes. Thank you too for your kind comments on my blog, which are truly appreciated
Hugs Annie x
What a sweet idea to crown a bee. They are so busy gathering honey and are worth crowning;)
ReplyDeleteYuour card is very beautiful, my friend.
Hugs xx
Fantastic. Love the trickle of ink which looks like honey. Gorgeous colours, texture and right down to the bee.xxx{aNNie My Personal Blog}
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous creation Pamellia, and brilliant busy bees. The black sets off the warm Summer tones perfectly. The dripping honey looks fabulous and I love the handmade washi tape and the flower/ribbon arrangement. My cards hardly ever turn out like the ones in my head but I'll keep trying xx
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, it looks like real honey! I don't know what was your plan, my dear Pamellia, but this card turned out FANTASTIC! I really enjoyed reading your wonderful post! Your homemade washi tape is awesome! Perfectly textured background, torn edges, all those amazing layers, fabulous design, stunning combination of black&white and yellow tones - I just LOVE everything about this outstanding card! A lot of woooows for this beauty!
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Branka xxx
This is very beautiful and very sweet. Fantastic card and fabulous embellishments.
ReplyDeleteMar x
Whether it was the picture in your head or not it is still fabulous, lovely textures and techniques used and the colours are great for those busy bees. Have a lovely day.
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Wonderful project, PaMELLIA, as always! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteWonderful project, PaMELLIA, as always! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous honey inspired colours Pamellia and so tactile too. So beautiful xx
ReplyDeleteI don't think you are alone Pamellia and I rarely end up with what I intended, but that's the beauty of creative expression and whatever you might have planned this is a sheer delight.
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Another WOWSER to fall in love with it! I am thrilled about!
ReplyDeleteHope you don't believe I always write the same!
Your projects really are just wonderful!
I love your style!
You always get so much gorgeous texture in your projects Pamellia. I love this one with the bees and all that honey
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
For the most part, nothing I set put to create ends up looking what I've envisioned in my head! I think you're card looks fantastic. I've long had an idea in my head to make something around the idea of Queen Bee--you've reminded me of that. Thank you, also, for the very sweet comment on my blog yesterday--it's the very first time anyone said they were pinning something of mine. I thank you for that!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! What a fantastic card this is Pamellia!!! Love the honey dripping from the top!!! That is my favorite detail on this card, GENIUS!!! And it totally looks like honey, don't worry about the color, cause there are so many different color shades of honey...There are so many gorgeous details on this card, it is such an eye candy!!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of eye candy...Honey Boo Boo isn't that! Never seen the show just heard of it...things that people watch...amazing!!!
Anyways, have a wonderful day and thanks for making my day with this gorgeous creation!!!
Great card Pamellia, hugs Veerle ;-)
ReplyDeleteI think our plans are always more narrow than what comes up in our hands...Creativity makes the rest, and yours is wonderful, Pamellia! And YES, it's pure honey you put in here, I could eat it! Fantastic card!
ReplyDeleteStunning card Pamellia! The dripping honey is a `wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful creation Pamellia, it's soooooooo beautiful! Loving the colours,the bees and those honey drips are just fab. I wondered about those inks....now I need wonder no more....another item on the wish list!
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Donna xxx
Beautiful card Pamellia, I adore the warm tones in the background and the new inks look lovely. Love the composition and love seeing your experiments , mine rarely go to plan either lol. Hugs. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteWow, Pamellia, maybe this gorgeous creation isn't what you had planned...BUT what the heck when you can come up with something like this. I am not a yellow/orange person usually, but I can easily make an exception for this! There are so many brilliant elements such as the bow and your handmade washi tape. As for the 'honey'...are you sure it is not sticky and sweet...it sure looks as if it is. Love it!
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Jennifer. x
hi again my friend, the texture sand ended up being returned and they were shocked that the lady sold me really old stock so got a refund. In the mean time some I ordered Deco Art brand arrived today, much nicer texture....thanks for your input.xxx
ReplyDeleteAMAZING card Pamelia ! I loved the beautiful yellow shades and your layering is alaways amazing ...loved it to cores !
ReplyDeletePamellia, this is absolutely Beeutiful! Love all the subtle yellow colors and those honey drips are brilliant! Love this! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThose colors may not be what you had in mind, but they are Gorgeous!!! The entire project is stunning!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning and so good to see all the shades of yellow and even the bees as well
ReplyDeleteA happy accident if it wasn't meant to lppk this way
Love Chrissie xx
A super project love the colour combo it turned out great, hugs Bee
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! And.....I am not a big yellow or orange fan, usually. However, you have used such beautiful shades of those colors, so harmoniously, it is just stunning! Love the drips of honey, and it definitely does look like honey. A lovely, lovely card.
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ReplyDeleteLoving your card with all the shades of yellow so summery . The flowers are beautiful and like how you added them to the chloe die . How clever to stamp on medical tape must try this . Always so much inspiration on your posts .
ReplyDeleteStunning as always Pamellia, I never know where to start when commenting on your wonderful creations, there are always so many fabulous details and this one is no exception.
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Oh my gosh, stunning, Pamellia!! Wow, the amount of texture you achieve is just phenomenal!! It definitely looks like honey drips - so creative!! I love everything about this!! The colors are so beautiful!! And what a fun tip on making your own washi tape!! As always, I'm leaving your blog so incredibly inspired!! Have a great day :)
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Gorgeous card Pamellia! Love all the texture and beautiful blossoms!
ReplyDeleteWOW, what a texture, and colors are great! Thanks for sharing your amazing card with us at Cupcake Inspirations!
ReplyDeleteStunning card Pamellia, love the colours, flowers, stamps and all that amazing texture...especially the dripping honey!
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This is so beautiful! I love the simulated honey - yes, I think it does look like honey! All the texture is just gorgeous! I like how you made your own washi tape. So funny, I was thinking about doing this myself, wondering how it would work, so thank you for showing me it will! I have so much washi tape already that I don't know why I need to make some myself but I was looking for a particular design that I didn't have - thank you! I love all the dies you used and the gorgeous background! Beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I have no idea how this looked like in your mind, but in the pictures it looks pretty amazing. So who cares if it's not exacly as you think it would be - it's still frakin' awesome! I say those drip do look honey. I don't know what sort of honey you have ut there, but down here we have quite a few different types and they come in different colours; even a bit darker yellow. This card is ah-ma-zing!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs coming all the way to Canada! :D xx
Fantastic Pamellia, love those little bee's!
ReplyDeletehugs Jacee
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Pamellia,this is gorgeous and SO unique! It never matters how much you deviate from an original vision because the end result is always spectacular. The layers of design are impeccable, the stamps are fabulous, and the drippiness is genius. I love the ribbon and flower cluster.. gosh, even your ribbons are always perfectly dyed! You are such a master designer. :o) Incredible down to every detail, my dear friend! I hope you have a sweet and sparkly day. :o)
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Karen
Stunning! Just beautiful project , and I Love your design and colors !
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at CCC and good Luck !
Maryvonne
Bee..autiful! ....couldn't resist!! I always love projects with bees on, and this is just perfect, the honey looks good enough to eat oozing over the card and the warm tones are just so pretty. I've recently got some ecolines and I love a fellow experimenter, so can't wait to see more of your inky creations dear Pamellia. Thanks so much for joining us at Stamps and Stencils Ruth x
ReplyDeleteNot quite sure who Honey Boo Boo is but the name is a little off-putting, unlike your gorgeous card, the honey toned colours, the drips and bees are all so beautiful... a really wonderful card! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful, such a fabulous design full of interest and gorgeous colours.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sue xx
This really is the crowing glory Pamellia, what a fab bee piece. The colours all work brilliantly even if some are happy accidents. That really looks like honey dripping down and I love the way the stamp has been cut out.I'm thrilled that I am inspiring you to have a go at Journalling and doodling...all very addictive...I do warn you. Thanks for your sweet comments over at my blog, I really appreciate them. In answer to your pens question....I have lots but I think my favourite black pens so far are my Sakura micron and Faber-Castelle ecco pigment, the white ones are Pilot and uni-ball signo broad. I hope that helps and have fun playing xx
ReplyDeleteMy projects never look like the version in my head LOL! Yours are always fab and I love the honey drips xx
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card Pamellia, love your theme and the honey drips are a great touch.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
A fabulous card Pamellia, love your theme and the honey drips are a great touch.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Cupcake Inspirations, good luck!!! Amy DT Sweetie
ReplyDeleteYou're my go to girl for inspiration, and you didn't let me down today! Like everyone else... I love the honey drips... they're perfect! As is the texture, the bit of stamping, and all the distressed goodness going on here. The crown needs to go on your head, my dear!!!
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That honey looks like I could just swipe my finger through it for a taste!! FABULOUS as always Pamellia...you are a bottomless well of creativity my crafty friend!!
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Beth
Oh Bubbles, your honey looks good enough to eat and I know honey! My SIL is a bee keeper and sends me raw honey. Yummy! And the color is spot on! Wonderful design and textures. Genous idea on using the JJ stamping In the background. Lovely crown dearie! Hugz to you muffin! ~Doc
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Pamellia even if it did not quite go to plan, it's just beautiful! I love any bee related projects and I adore how this turned out. The background stamping and honey comb is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis card is lovely! I like the color of the background so much. It's bright and cheery to me. The honey drips do look like honey. I like the dimension that adds to the card. I just love this card, so lovely!
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Jo
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This is so pretty, delicate and summery...love those dribbles of 'honey' - amazingly realistic! Hugs Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteFantastic card, i love your colors and dribbling Honey ,and your bees are just perfect i could almost hear the buzzzzzzzzz. haha .
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Elaine H X
A glorious creation, Pamellia that just sings summer! The dripping ‘honey’ is pure genius! xxx
ReplyDeleteSa-weeeet!!!!! Love the colors, Pamellia, whether planned or not! And your honey does look like honey...of course not like the stuff left in the bottom of my little bear...that's all dark and crystalized! It looks like the kind of honey I would like to see in my cupboard.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I adore everything about this card (and all you cards!), my favorite here has got to be that chicken wire background in grey. LOVE it!
I am snickering about H B B, because just last night I was thinking "I wonder what kind of cr-p my friends in other countries are subjected to on TV?" Was thinking of a new family reality TV program they are airing here called "The Willis Family". I don't watch much TV; only right before I go to bed, if I can get there early enough, and this is one program worth watching. As for HBB (I don't even like to give it the time to write it out) I am so happy they don't air that anymore; or at least not when my TV is on. I do like the idea of a billionaire button, and while I would never want to be 105 lbs.again, I would certainly like to hit the anti-sag and anti-after- 50-bulge button!
I always enjoy reading your posts, and seeing what you have been creating! Such a wonderful way to start the day! Big hugs to you!
Sa-weeeet!!!!! Love the colors, Pamellia, whether planned or not! And your honey does look like honey...of course not like the stuff left in the bottom of my little bear...that's all dark and crystalized! It looks like the kind of honey I would like to see in my cupboard.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I adore everything about this card (and all you cards!), my favorite here has got to be that chicken wire background in grey. LOVE it!
I am snickering about H B B, because just last night I was thinking "I wonder what kind of cr-p my friends in other countries are subjected to on TV?" Was thinking of a new family reality TV program they are airing here called "The Willis Family". I don't watch much TV; only right before I go to bed, if I can get there early enough, and this is one program worth watching. As for HBB (I don't even like to give it the time to write it out) I am so happy they don't air that anymore; or at least not when my TV is on. I do like the idea of a billionaire button, and while I would never want to be 105 lbs.again, I would certainly like to hit the anti-sag and anti-after- 50-bulge button!
I always enjoy reading your posts, and seeing what you have been creating! Such a wonderful way to start the day! Big hugs to you!
again it's nice !
ReplyDeleteTerrific project once again ... I love the bright colours and the dripping honey is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteThis is seriously gorgeous. I love the colours and all of that amazing dribbliness. The little bees are soooo cute and your floral arrangement is a stunner.
ReplyDeleteDionne xx
PS Some of our best makes are the ones that go wrong .... right?
Love that dripping 'honey'!! It's kind of fun when things don't work out the way we thought they would! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant I absolutely love Bees and I love the drips of honey I noticed them straight away,love all the layers and colours
ReplyDeleteCarol x
OH! Pamellia, you have done it again, the honey is fabulous, just the right colour! the layers, the flowers, the texture, everything is SUPERB. LOVE it ALL. Love the crown especially as today, I saw our Queen, wearing the Crown jewels at the opening of Parliament. sadly on TV only LOL.
ReplyDeleteSooooooooooooo... it's most likely rather good that the completed project didn't look like the version in your head Pamellia. Why? Well.... in my humble opinion - your mind functions at genius crafting level when 90% of the rest of us are much below that!!! I'm just sayin' - what's in your head is most likely way too astounding for us anyway. So there you have it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is really fun! Love the background and the dripping honey is wonderful! Thanks bunches for sharing another great creation. j.
Oops, translation issues - who cares because this is fabulous. I love the balance of the yellow and orange and the honey drips are brilliant. Also loving all the texture and your flowers and bow. This is just The Bees Knees :)
ReplyDeleteYou do have a magic button, at least for the TV. It is called changing the channel or turning it off completely. You know that it is called The Boob Tube for a reason. I am a television watcher but there are some shows that are just not worth wasting my time on so I have learned to hit that button and grab a book.
Hugs!
Cec
Amazing Pamellia. Your drips of honey are fabulous and the bees so delicate. Great work.
ReplyDeleteJulie x
Beautiful Pamellia!
ReplyDeleteFab creation, love the yellows with the soft grey - very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us at Sweet Stampin this week, Wedgie xxx
A stunning project Pamellia, just been having a catch up on the posts I have been missing. Loved the zoo photos.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
Beyond gorgeous!!! LOVE the drips of honey...brilliant!!!
ReplyDeleteOh WOW this is gorgeous Pamellia! I love all of the bees and the fabulous drips of honey!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Tammy
Stunning! I love everything, but the drips of honey are my fave!
ReplyDeleteThe drips look exactly like honey! I just love the sunny color palette and amazing composition of this card. The hand made washi tape is fab.... And ingenious! Honestly, you are a wonder, Pamellia! Love your style!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and elegant card Pamellia. Thank you for playing along with our Challenge at Creative Craft Cottage. We would love to see you again … Anet DTx
ReplyDeleteBrilliant textures Pamelia! And the honey drip is so very real, can lick it :-), lol!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card Pamellia love the theme of the honey bees with the trickle of honey effect, the detail as always is stupendous a beautiful creation.
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lorraine x
Absolutely stunning Pamellia!! I love the way you made the washi tape- must give it a go! And your drips are a beautiful honey color!! Love it! xo
ReplyDeleteHi Pamellia,
ReplyDeleteanother of your delightful creations.
Your designing is always ace, and spot on.
Beautiful vibrant colour choice, and those drips look just like honey, and so perfect.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Hi Pamellia,
ReplyDeleteWow! love this little number, gorgeous colour and it does look like Honey running down your card. Fabulous creation my friend.
Love & hugs
Jacquie J xxx
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So beautiful! I love the yellows with a hint of honey orange :). How did you make the honey drips? They look fab! xxx
ReplyDeleteAn amazing card, it's so beautiful, thank you so much for sharing with Sweet Stampin', hope you'll join our new challenge tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs
Maarit
So beautiful hun, but your cards always are! I just love how this has turned out and the colours are perfect. I love those little bees too! xx
ReplyDeleteStunning! Absolutely stunning! I love the way you can turn a negative into something so amazingly beautiful! ! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous! Love your attention to all the details! So glad you were inspired by our Bugs & Butterflies challenge at Cupcake Inspirations! Debbie, DT Sweetie
ReplyDeleteWell even if it didn't go according to plan, it turned out beautifully Pamellia. I think the colours are lovely and the honey drips are so much fun! I don't know how you fussy cut those little bee's antenna, they are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteNearly missed this lovely piece, seem to be full of excuses recently but just been so busy. Gorgeous card Pamellia. It sure looks like honey to me! Angela x
ReplyDeleteLove the golden honey tones, and especially those dribbles! Beautiful work, Pamellia, as always.
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
It is very cold and wet in Dublin today so I can't tell you how welcome this burst of sunshine is! Love your ecolines! The dripping effercts at top look terrific. You might not have intended it this way but the end result is superb. Brilliant detailing as always. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Pamellia ! Love the delicate colours and the drips of honey are fabulous ! Thanks for joining us at Stamps and Stencils. Sue C x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Love your details in the background! Thank you for joining us at Creative Craft Cottage and hope to see you again soon! :) ~Annie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Thank you for joining us at Crafty Calendar this month
ReplyDeleteBettyxxx
Beautifully made and great attention to detail.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Creative Craft Cottage.
Helen x
Stunning, I can almost taste the honey. So pleased you shared at Fantasy Stampers. Caz
ReplyDeleteThis is a super cute card, I really like it. I had to laugh about a button to cancel Honey Boo Boo, I cannot stand that show. :)
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