Welcome to the Creativations 2018 – Tim Holtz Blog Hop and Give Away! …and welcome to my blog! I’m delighted to have been invited to join such a talented group of designers on this exciting blog hop hosted by Richele Christensen. If you’ve just come across from the lovely and talented Chelle Fowler’s blog, you’re right on track.
I was lucky enough to make a few samples for the Stampers Anonymous booth at this years Creativation with Tim Holtz wonderful new stamps and stencils. Today I want to share a close-up look at the shaker card that I made.
I used the new entomology stamp set (CMS328), one of my favourites from the new release, not least of all because of that background stamp! Can you believe how many stamps Stampers Anonymous crammed onto one stamp sheet?!
I also used the new hive stencil (THS105)! I love the total lack of symmetry and organic look to it.
I stamped the bee a bunch of times onto distress watercolor cardstock with black soot distress archival ink. Watercoloured fossilized amber over the body and a light wash of tumbled glass over the wings, using distress markers scribbled onto a non stick craft sheet and picked up with a water brush.
Yes I fussy cut all these bees! I find fussy cutting so relaxing, it’s my jam (or honey in this case)!
I created the background by stamping that gorgeous background stamp from the entomology set onto distress heavystock with hickory smoke distress archival ink and covering with a frayed burlap distress wash. Spread texture paste through the hive stencil, and once dry, blended in fossilized amber and brushed corduroy distress inks.
I die cut a postage frame from idea-ology substrate sheet, adhered acetate to the underside with distress collage medium and mounted over strips of black adhesive foam. Using the new ornate trims stamps set (CMS326) to create a cute vintage border.
Finally I mounted the shaker card over metallic and classic kraft stock (sanded of course). You can see the shaker card “shake it” over on my instagram.
Next on this blog hop is the very lovely and talented Joy Kennedy.
Hope you’ve enjoyed my shaker card and that this blog hop inspires you to create.
Zoe x
PRIZES, PRIZES, PRIZES!
There are a few prizes to give away. Just leave a comment on all the different blog hop posts for a chance to win! The more blogs you leave comments on, the better your chances of winning.
Comments must be posted by midnight PST on Tuesday, February 6th.
Winners will be announced on Wednesday, February 7th on Richele’s blog
BLOG HOP PARTICIPANTS…
IDEA-OLOGY
Paula Cheney
Vicki Evans
Emma Williams
Cathie Parreco
Kaz Hall
Jan Hobbins
Jenny Marples
SIZZIX
Tami Bastians
Audrey Pettit
Mou Saha
Richele Christensen
STAMPERS ANONYMOUS
Kath Stewart
Cheiron Brandon
Stacy Hutchinson
Chelle Fowler
Zoe Hillman (you are here)
Joy Kennedy
Bobbie Smith
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fussy cutting is not my ‘honey’ but i’m in love with this shaker card #thebeesknees
vicki
Oh my! I love this so much! I’m glad I ordered this set. You must have the patience of a saint! The fussy cutting is wonderful and the layering, use of colors etc is wow! Awesome job Zoe!
Shaking up the creativity is what you have done with this seriously awesome card Zoe, absolute genius and fussy cut with total perfection! Your work totally rocks and this card is the best ❤️ This has taken the world of bugs into the world of fabulous!
Love your shaker card, so cool …
Such a clever project. oh my gosh cutting all those bees for an awesome shaker! Thanks so much for joining in on the Blog Hop.
gorgeous! what a work to fussy cut all of the bees
perfect for the bee keepers of the world!
What a fabulous project….that’s dedication, cutting all those bees! xoxo Sioux
Wow! What an awesome idea for a shaker card. TFS Zoe!
Love the creativity!
Zoe, I have been eagerly awaiting this post, I absolutely LOVE how you have combined the stencil over the background stamp to create such a lovely base for these incredible bees! The fussy cutting alone is impressive, but paired with the coloring and base and then of course creating the entire “shaker” – GENIUS! Thank you for continuously inspiring creativity! xoxo
So inspiring my friend !! I love the way you always put your samples together, the colours, the stamps they are just perfect! You have my address, this baby can be re-homed with me!! Thank you for always inspiring us xx mwah xx
Oh my, you should be nice & relaxed with all that fussy cutting! Very clever.
Love the shaker card and the admire the patience you had at cutting out all the bees. I enjoy it too but not sure about something so tiny. 🙂 Look forward to the next blog! Enjoy your weekend.
love all of the layers and frames you added to the outside. It really elevates the card.
Wow, dedication award!
Results are worth the effort.
What a great idea. I love it!
I love how fun this shaker card is, gorgeous.
Zoe, Zoe, Zoe!!! A shaker card of bees! A girl after my own heart! I cannot WAIT to get my hands on these little beasties!!!! I dream of making a shaker card of cockroaches!!! MUWAH!! XXXX Fabulous job girlie!!! XXX
WOW Zoe this is fabulous! Love all the little bees! Great idea.
Hugs
Linda xxx
so so cool!!! i love fussy cutting too!! i love all the details and how they came together…that cute vintage border is going to stick with me, must do! thank you for inspiring with your incredible talent!!
Love it-what a fantastic card.. Tim has such great products I love seeing everyones ideas of different ways to use them.
I love this!!!!! Great project:)
I love the details of your shaker card. This was an awesome project!
thanks for sharing your talent with us.
I am so not a bug girl, but I always love your projects, and this was awesome! Beautifully done and your techniques translate so well for other stamps and stencils. Thanks for sharing. I love seeing the Creativation samples.
I adore this Zoe, I have been making shaker cards now for months somthis really appeals. A clever way to use the stamps and inadore your vintage frame. Wonderful piece. Tracy x
Gorgeous background, & so much patience cutting all those bees! A wonderful card
I love this! Definitely going to have to recreate.
Wow! That fussy cutting is amazing and your background work is spectacular!
Wow, this is such a great idea! I love the honeycomb and all the little bees. So cute!
What a cool shaker! It looks like a framed piece! That was a lot of bees to fussy cut!
Ow my, those little bees are so clever! Love the idea!
Wow! really cool.
Hard job for cutting so many bees! Amazing!
What a bee-utiful project! Thank you for sharing your talents!
I am love with your background and frame. So much detail in your project! Beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing it with us.
oh my gosh!! this piece is beyond amazing… seriously I love how your mind works!!! thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!!
this is just sooo flippin’ cool Zoe! You must have been in your zen zone awhile fussy cutting all those! truly gorgeous! (16)
I love your cute cute. Love those bees!
It must have taken so long to cut all those bees! This project is amazing, one of my favorites with the insect stamps! Fantastic work
To say this card is even more stunning in real life is a bit of an understatement – it is fab-u-lous and possibly my most favourite of your cards ever, ever Zoe – I am totally in love with it!!! xx
Omg, this is such an amazing card!! Can’t stop looking at it! I cannot believe u sat and fussy cut all those bees lol
I am so in love with this set! My best raises bees, so I know I will put it to good use. I am overwhelmed with the life-like details – it looks like a science class. you have used these supplies with such skill and amazing design…thanks so much. Can’t wait to get shopping!
I can’t believe you cut out all those bees. That in itself is amazing!
WoW Zoe, this is awesome!! I love how you fussy cut the bees….very cool.
I think this is my favorite creation of the blog roll. I’m so thankful for my ScanNCut though,lol
So cool to see those bees moving around in their hive. Love this card.
Your shaker card using the new Entomology stamp set is over-the-top clever! Bugs can be cool for adult or youth cards!
very clever use of these products~love it!
my fav so far. love!