What's the Buzz?

 

All 'a-buzz' about the new honey jar from The Greetery... 

Hi there! I had several honey jars on my craft table, and decided to play with different

jar toppers. The honey jar can be left open or topped with a cloth like bonnet and string.

I went 'country' with this card and paired the honey jar with The Greetery's

Oopsie Daisy. 'Dipped' my honey stick with colored GA, (a technique I explain

in my previous post).

The honeycomb background corners are just the perfect accent for the jar.

Have a sweet weekend!

Boho Banner Trio

Playing with The Greetery's Boho Banner, and made 3 cards.

I love that Betsy has a 'Lookbook' with every release!

Found this card by one of the designers, unfortunately don't know which one. 

This is the designer's card, using a stamped background with Sketchbook Roses.

Don't you just love the placement of the stamped roses and leaves? Me too!

I used a white ink on basic grey for the background.

3 cards came together quickly with the help of my Misti.

I added cutouts of Macrame Borders and Tassels on each of the 3 cards.

The birthday card is embossed with silver. All 3 sentiments from Opposites Attract.

I doubled the fringe on this card, and dipped my feathers in silver emboss.

It's been awhile since I played with this set, it's so versatile, and packs a 'wow' 

with banner sentiment!

Enjoy your week!

 

Birthday Geraniums

 

Greetings from Central CA, where our temps are just perfect for ripening fruit.

Not so perfect for long walks, outdoor picnics and much needed gardening.

So I'm indoors, crafting, playing with the new Greetery Summer release!

Botanicuts: Geraniums... LOVE! 

Trying the die cuts with watercolors, and kept a loose, let it happen touch.

Here's my technique: Die cut from watercolor cardstock, light spray with water, touch

with paint, it happens!

Once the pieces are dry, you can add deeper color to accentuate the veins, or not,

your choice.

I love to make envelopes special too. And find Betsy's stamps ideal to compliment the

cards. Her style coordinates throughout each release. They work so  well with each

other. Also love having a birthday stash ready to go!

Watercolor tips?

Don't overwork, keep it loose, above all enjoy the process. And, toss what you

don't like! Remember what colors work well together and what create mud, and

you're good to go!

Have a great weekend!

Supplies:

The Greetery: Botanicuts: Geraniums, Postal Frame, Window Pane Plaid BG, 

Pretty Postmarks, Birthday Blooms, Let's Have a Word: Birthday

Memory Box: Garden Folly designer paper, Fairy Jewels

Altenew: Inks