I created this card for the Fab Friday challenge. Here is the sketch:
I often take these challenges literally following the sketch details carefully. I saw this sketch differently and immediately knew what I wanted to do. I am pleased with my interpretation.
I created a Z-fold card base. Utilizing a standard A2 base [ 41/4" x 11"] I scared it at 51/2" and then scored one sided of the card at 2 3/4". Then using the honeycomb DSP from the new Moonlight DSP Paper Stack I added a DSP layer to the front facing parts of the card. This leaves the inside flap for writing or my sentiment.
Then using one of the Everything Eleanor stamps I stamped and heat embossed a piece of Whisper White cardstock with Early Espresso Emboss Powder. Then I punched it out with the large Scallop Punch.
I used the Backyard Basics stamp set and framelits (retired) for the Bee. The Bee was stamped in Early Espresso ink on So Saffron.
My version of the three arrows are three pieces of ribbon finished with a wooden button tied with linen thread.
Here's a another look…
I think this is adorable and it would make me happy to get this in the mail!
I am working on getting my Retired Stamps For Sale page up for your shopping pleasure so be sure to stop back over the weekend.
I hope you get time to relax and stamp!
Michelle
Woo hoo! What a gorgeous card, Michelle! I love your “out of the box” interpretation of the sketch. Thanks for playing along with this Fab Friday sketch challenge.
Very cute card!! I love the bee with the honeycomb paper!! Thank you for joining us at Fab Friday!!
Awe, this is cute and an interesting take on the sketch which I always love! You can’t help but BEE happy with a card that is yellow and has bees! Very cheery! Thanks for playing at Fab Fri!