Hi Everyone. Happy Sunday.
It's the fabulous Claire's turn to host our Paper Players challenge this week – and here is her sketch:
I decided it was time to bring out my favorite stamps and paper – oh and a little gold metallic watercolor paint!
I began by watercoloring a background and then die-cutting an oval. I pulled out an old stamp set because the sentiment was perfect for the paper and image.
Here's my card:
I hope you will play along with us this week. We would love to see what you create using this fabulous sketch. As always, the design team have some fabulous inspiration for you:
On a personal note:
It snowed yesterday! Lou is desperate to go out and "do things" in the garden. I did have to remind him that last year – in the 3rd week of April – we had 20 inches of snow. So, Spring is a little way off from visiting us:-) I must admit, I am looking forward to hearing the Orioles and Grosbeaks and the other summer birds. The pheasant are still hanging around and the turkey's have started to re-make an appearance. There seem to be more and more blackbirds at the feeder every day and I love to hear the trill of the red-winged blackbirds as they arrive at the feeders.
As this is the last day of my birthday long weekend and we really have no where else we can go – I am hoping to get into my craft room to play along with a couple of challenges today. I'll be back tomorrow with another card. In the meantime, warm hugs and prayers for those of you who need a little lift today.
Hugs
Jaydee
Card recipe:
- Cardstock: Recollections Black. Neenah Solar White #110
- DSP: Golden Honey – Stampin' Up!
- Stamps: Bee – Honey Bee, Stampin' Up!
11 Responses
THis is just wonderful…what a fabulous sentiment to go with this bee and your papers and background!! We had 78 degree temps on Friday, and it was 30 degrees this morning! March has certainly been a crazy month!
I really like that gold watercolor..awesome! Fun sentiment too.
Love it love it love it. Our son is a bee keeper and i need to make him a bee card for his birthday. I have this set and have not used it yet. Thanks for reminding me to get it out. Kris
I love everything about this! I love the wash behind your beautiful layers, it made me smile so much. Claire x
I love all your bee cards, Jaydee, and am so bummed the set is not available.
The gold wash is such a lovely touch Jaydee and works so well with the pretty dsp! Love that sentiment too, it makes for a fun thank you card. Do bees really have knees?? 😄
Oh – this is so awesome! Love that “wash” behind the focal art – and the sentiment is wonderful!
Jaydee, I absolutely love the gold wash and the beautiful layers. The sentiment is so perfect. Reminds me of the book, The Secret Life of Bees. Have you read it? It is a wonderful book. You certainly made my sketch shine! THANK YOU!
It is pouring in ATL. So ready for sunshine and warmer days. Stay healthy, My Friend! XX
Super fun card! Love you pattern paper for the sketch lines. The background texture totally makes the card!
Bee-utiful Jaydee – I ma loving your bee creations and that sentiment is just perfect too! Hoping things continue to warm up where you are too – I think Spring may actually have arrived here in the UK this week!
Jaydee, this card just makes me smile! Love that sentiment paired with the little bee and gorgeous paper. The watercolor wask background is the perfect touch!