/* */ Beulah Bee

May 28, 2015

Thanks


For Simon's Monday blog challenge, where this week's theme is thanks, I thought I'd share a design I've used on many occasions. It's quick to put together (especially when I need more than one) and eliminates any excuse for putting off a thank-you that's due.

I stamped (and embossed) the PaperArtsy bottles (tinted with Distress inks), an assortment of tiny flowers (tinted with colored pencils) and the sentiment. The stems and the border were made with a fine line permanent marker. That's it--done! No cutting or pasting either, since I stamped directly onto the card front.

I really like the details in the bottle stamp and it's fun to try and mimic the old glass effect. I use this stamp quite often. Did I mention I collect old bottles? Perhaps that has something to do with it. ☺

May 20, 2015

XYZ


When I was a kid, I remember my parents used to say XYZ when I'd walk into the room during a conversation not suitable for young ears. And then there was that other reason for saying XYZ during a particular state of undress. Needless to say, this caused a bit of confusion on my part whenever I heard this expression. Anyway ...

I've created this tag for Simon's Monday blog challenge using paper from Kaisercraft called Basecoat and Idea-ology's Destination Paper Stash.

I cut-out the stencil areas and placed a stamped and tinted piece of tissue paper behind them.

A white Sakura gelly roll pen was used to make the dots.

This child reminded me of a Teletubbie and I was tempted to paste a square over his/her belly. ☺

The challenge was a lot of fun, I don't think I'd ever make something like this otherwise and what a great excuse for just being silly!

May 13, 2015

Gingham


I'm not always open to whatever comes next except, maybe, when it comes to crafting. I'm the type that likes to make lists and always have a plan. But since surprises and happy (?) accidents are part of making art, I am learning to embrace them.

The photo I used is a Found Relative and since Fido seems to be anticipating something, Tim's Small Talk sticker seemed appropriate here.

Click to Enlarge
Mostly, this was an experiment with my Simon Says Stamp stencil called Gingham which I used in several layers to create a background with Distress inks.

After altering and pasting on the photo, I created a border with the stencil and texture paste that I tinted with black gesso.

The butterfly (left over from another project) has a layer of clear crackle and provides a touch of sparkle.

I'm linking to the Monday blog challenge at SSS where this week's theme features Simon brand products.