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Sunday, August 01, 2021

CAS Mix Up August Challenge

Hi everyone.  It's the start of a new challenge here at CAS Mix Up.  This month is hosted by the talented Jenny (My Epiphany).  This is a stenciling challenge and Jenny wants us to stamp through a stencil.
I had so much fun making this card.  I used a stencil that I cut with my silhouette cameo, using a cut file from Silhouette America.  I lightly sponged randomly over the stencil first with Mustard Seed distress ink and then did a second sponging with Wild Honey.  I stamped a small bee (three times) through the honeycomb stencil.  I've had this bee image for ages and don't know the name of it.  I used black ink and heat embossed in clear before colouring with distress markers.  The bees fit perfectly through the honeycomb stencil.

Next I stamped the adorable large bee in black ink onto the card front as well as on a separate piece of mixed media paper.  This stamp is called "bee mine" from Stamping Bella.  I fussy-cut the bee from the separate piece of mixed media paper before watercolouring with distress markers.  I added clear Wink of Stella to give sparkle to the wings and crystal glaze to the bee's nose.  To finish, I glued the watercoloured bee over top of my stamped card front.

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We are thrilled to have two wonderful Guest Designers this month.  Bobby (bits and pieces) and Michele (I Card Everyone) are making some fabulous cards to inspire you.  Please check out the challenge blog to see their cards as well as the amazing cards from our Design Team.  Then come play along!


Stamps:  bee mine (Stamping Bella); small bee (unknown), friend sentiment (AliExpress)
Paper:   Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:   Black (Memento); Distress Inks and Markers:  Mustard Seed, Wild Honey, Black Soot, Broken Glass, Brushed Corduroy, Rusty Hinge, Worn Lipstick, Candied Apple (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Honeycomb stencil (Silhouette America), clear embossing powder, Watercolour paint brushes (Round #2 and #4), Clear Wink of Stella, Crystal Glaze (Nuvo)

Challenges:
CAS Mix Up August Challenge - Stamping through Stencil

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23 comments:

  1. conil1 August 2021 at 11:07

    Oh dear, this is just too cute for words. The blending and coloring is wonderful. Love me some honeycombs and bees so this one really makes me smile.

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  2. Mac Mable1 August 2021 at 11:20

    Such a fun idea to stamp the little bees through the stencil and what a super cute card Loll x. The large bee is adorable x.

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  3. HilaryJane1 August 2021 at 11:35

    This is excellent, I love the bright yellow and those bees. I really struggled with this one and yet I never even thought of finding a tiny stamp that would fit through the stencil! I know I can be a bit slow sometimes, but thanks for having the thought for me. I am going to give it a go as my reminder card is still waiting to be made xx

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  4. Chrissie1 August 2021 at 14:21

    This is such a cutie Loll, the colouring is so fab and your stamping is immaculate!
    Thanks so much for inviting me to join the DT of CAS Mix Up... it's a real privilege!
    Chrissie x

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  5. Bunny1 August 2021 at 15:48

    Adorable card. The coloring as usual is lovely. That is a great stamp of the bear bee. [Bunny]

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  6. Bonnie1 August 2021 at 16:34

    What a cheery and fun card, Lolly! Love this big, happy bee and the little ones that fit perfectly in the honeycomb! A "honey" of a card, my friend!

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  7. Christine Alexander1 August 2021 at 18:55

    totally adorable Loll, your little furbee is so cute and love the idea of stamping the little bees in the honeycomb :)

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  8. Susan1 August 2021 at 20:30

    What a great idea to stamp bees through a honeycomb stencil! Love that sweet bear!

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  9. Nstiz2 August 2021 at 05:01

    Adorable card! Love the coloring and the home made stencil you used for this. Your watercoloring is amazing, Loll!

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  10. Bobby2 August 2021 at 07:20

    This is darling, Loll. Bees in a honeycomb? Perfect? And your coloring on the big bee is superb.

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  11. Leslie Miller2 August 2021 at 16:39

    OMGosh, it couldn't BEE any cuter! My heart feels so happy looking at this. Thanks for that, Loll!

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  12. TK2 August 2021 at 18:08

    Adorable! Love your plump little bee, and he's definitely not one anyone could be allergic to! Such a fun card.
    P.S.
    Your link didn't work, but I knew how to find you :o)

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  13. Pat3 August 2021 at 06:45

    I love this sweet little bee and the added bees within the stencilled honeycomb, such a great idea and fits the challenge theme brilliantly Loll..super watercolouring too. x

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  14. BożenA3 August 2021 at 12:39

    This bee is so cute, Loll. I love your coloring too, it's perfect. Stamping the little silhouettes of bees in the honeycomb is a really cool idea
    xx

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  15. Barb Ghig3 August 2021 at 12:40

    Absolutely adorable card, Loll! I love the honeycombs and how you stamped your trio of bumblebees :) Loving your super-size bee, too...fabulous watercoloring and I love how you added sparkle and shine to your design...Fun card! xx

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  16. Brenda4 August 2021 at 15:09

    This is a very cute card Loll! I love the stenciled honeycomb, the bees look right at home in it. The bear bee is way to cute, love him to pieces! Hugs, Brenda

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  17. Papercraft Boutique4 August 2021 at 20:26

    This is sooo cute, Loll! The tiny bees are fit in the stenciled honeycomb so well, and the adorable bear-bee with a shiny nose is sitting at the perfect spot! Love the wonderful layout and coloring!
    Hideko xx

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  18. Linda7 August 2021 at 02:46

    This is just soooo cute! Love the stenciled honeycomb and the little bees look fab xx

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  19. nancy littrell7 August 2021 at 07:42

    Love your bright and cheerful stenciled honeycomb background with stamped thru the stencil 3 honey bees. Perfect background for your stamped, beautifully colored and then fussy cut cute honey bee, Lolly. Such a fun card to make and share, my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  20. Trina P.7 August 2021 at 17:25

    Aww, this is adorable. The bear bee is beautifully coloured. The bright honeycomb background is perfect!

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  21. Susan Joyce7 August 2021 at 20:05

    Love your bee themed card Loll and those tiny stamped bees that were stamped through the honeycomb stencil, so cute and fun.

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  22. My Paper Epiphany11 August 2021 at 03:24

    Love your happy bee card! Such a fun idea to stamp the bees through the stencil. Hugs x

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  23. Linda15 August 2021 at 08:25

    This is so cute ..... love the honeycomb background and the stamped bees are the perfect addition xx

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from you! Loll :)