Count My Blessings by Charmane Koch

 Hello! Today I am very excited to share with you my first project using the brand NEW "Bee The Sunshine" Collection!

Available to PRE-ORDER at your local store NOW!

{Live on the Bee Arty website on the 5th of May!}

There is soooo much too LOVE about this Collection created by Fiona Paltridge!

The stamps, the dies, the stencils, the papers - the colours! So gorgeous to work with!

I've also used Sunshine Mica Powder mixed with Gel Medium for the NEW Honeycomb Spray stencil, Blush Mica Powder to colour the Muslin and wash over part of the background.

I've used Midnight Shimmer Dust for my background too - the range of colour is amazing!

I also used the Rosewood Colour Paste through the NEW Abstract Daisy Stencil!

I coloured the Hexagon Wood Veneers with Sunshine Mica Powder then stamped over the top using the "Find your Way" stamp {definitely my fave from the collection!}

And here is my full page!

Can't wait to see what you all come up with! This Collection is absolutely stunning!

Thanks for popping by!

XO Charm

Celebrate Every Moment Everyday by Tracey Caampbell

 Hello creative people, hope that you are all staying safe as more lockdowns happen here in Australia. Today I am sharing my latest Creative Team design using the Embrace Change Collection, it is such a lovely collection florally and grungy at the same time. The colours are delicate and masculine at the same time.

This layout looks stunning and was very simple to create, it came together very quickly and if you want to create a quick and easy layout then please follow along. 

I used the following materials on my layout:

Embrace Change Papers: Gathering, Festival, Poetry and the Bonus cut-a-part sheet

Unwind Stamp Set 

Sienna Embossing Powder

Clear Embossing Ink

Heat Gun

Double sided sticky tape

Scissors

Clear drying paper glue

3 dimensional tape

First up I stamped the flowers from the Unwind Stamp set onto the Gathering Patterned Paper, I stamped onto the lighter coloured side, with some clear embossing ink.

Sprinkle the Sienna Embossing Powder over the clear embossing ink, pour off the excess and activate with a heat gun to set. See the photo below for the position of the flowers.

Cut a rectangle that is roughly 6.5 cm x 25.5 cm of the Festival Patterned Paper (I used the lighter coloured side) use this as a mat for three 6.5x6.5 square photos. Position them so they run vertically down the mat paper and are slightly angled and over lapped. 

Fussy cut a title from the Poetry Patterned Paper and then floral, butterflies and foliage from the bonus cut-a-part sheet. 

Adhere the mated photos onto the background paper, positon so that it is slightly off centre.

To finish off using glue and 3 dimensional tape arrange the fussy cut elements around the mated photos.

Well I hope that I have inspired you to get out your scissor and do some fussy cutting, it show that you can create a lovely page with just a few items. 

Hugs

Tracey

Playing with the Fearless Brave and Free Queen Bee Kit II Chrissi Mannix

 Hello Lovelies

Today I decided to play with my Queen Bee Kit. I LOVE getting the kits, its a great way to get your favourite collections and also see some great project inspirations from the lovely ladies. This time, I'm playing with Fi's Fearless Brave and Free Collection- and Oh My, is it amazing

I decided to start with the A5 Free Hand Stencil. To add some texture to my page, I decided to use crackle paste through my stencil. I am currently using a book I brought from an Op shop as an art journal at eh moment. I'm loving the look of the altered book. It makes for some interesting texture and patterns in my pages.

Next, I decided to add some colour. Knowing that the Road Base Colour Spray from the kit wouldn't stay black over my white crackle paste, I decided to use some Love Colour Spray over the crackle paste, and blend into the Road Base towards the center of my page- I just ADORE how this turned out.

You can see how the colour has seeped into the cracks left from the crackle paste. 

I wanted to add something more to the page, but was loving the way my colours were working together, so I decided to use the Fearless Clear Stamp with some black archival ink to add a subtle layer to the background.

Even though it is black on black, you can see the texture of the stamp in the background. It just gives the page that little something more in the detail.

So this is where I am with my page. you ever create something you love so much, you don't want to add anything else to it for fear of taking away from the awesomeness you have created lol. That's where I am. I love this page as is, and cant bring myself to add to it.

Thanks for stopping by

Chrissi xxx

Faux Mixed Media Layout by Julie Schinkel

  Hi everyone, I'm back on the Bee Arty blog today sharing a layout created using the brand new "Fearless, Brave and Free" collection by Fiona Paltridge. If you don't like getting your hands dirty using mixed media products, I'll show you how you can get around that problem using this collection.

To start, cut out a frame using the B side of the "Positive" 12x12 paper, then cut a piece of the Bee Arty white cardstock down to 11" x 11".

 

Lightly stencil the top left and bottom right of the photo area using the "Free Hand" A5 stencil and black ink. I added more stenciling after I had finished as my original stenciling was hidden under the layers. Stamp randomly using the "Fearless" Clear Stamp and black ink. I wanted a softer look so I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Black Soot, but any black ink will work.

Fussy cut the largest blue area on the "Comfort Zone" 12x12 paper, cut in half. Fussy cut some of the splotches from the "Strength" and "Chance" 12x12 papers. I've circled the areas that I have used. Adhere as shown on the finished layout.

 

Cut two circles from the B side of the "Strength" 12x12 paper. Cut one in half and adhere as shown on the finished layout.

Fussy cut the circled elements from both of the "Leap" and the reverse cover bonus sheet 12x12 papers. Adhere as shown. Cut the title from the "Free" 12x12 Word Sheet.

Once all your layers are down add further stenciling, also lightly stencil over the coloured splotches to tie it all together. I had some washi tape sitting on my desk so I decided to add some for some extra contrast.

Die cut the "Frame" Metal Die five times from black cardstock and adhere. This will add some dimension and strength to the frame and also give it a 'chipboard' look. Adhere frame and photo to the layout. Adhere the second black circle and title onto the bottom corner of the frame.

Here are some close ups so you can see how I've created the page.

Bee Arty Products Used:

Fearless, Brave and Free Collection: Positive 12x12 paper

Fearless, Brave and Free Collection: Comfort Zone 12x12 paper

 Fearless, Brave and Free Collection: Chance 12x12 paper

 Fearless, Brave and Free Collection: Strength 12x12 paper

Fearless, Brave and Free Collection: Bonus 12x12 paper

 Fearless, Brave and Free Collection: Free 12x12 Word Sheet

Fearless, Brave and Free Collection: Free Hand A5 Stencil

Fearless, Brave and Free Collection: Fearless Clear Stamp Set

Fearless, Brave and Free Collection: Frame Metal Die

350gsm White Cardstock

Other Products Used:

 Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Black Soot

washi tape

 

I hope you enjoyed this project. Thanks for stopping by.

Until next time, happy crafting.

Julie xx

 

Fearless, Brave and Free Sneak Peek by Tracey Campbell

Hello everyone hope that you have had a great day today and that it gets even better.

Today I am sharing a few sneak peeks of three layouts I have created with the new kit that is being released soon. It is called Fearless, Brave and Free designed by the superbly talented Fiona Paltridge, it is a fun and funky range full of bright colours and wonderfully positive vibes.

I manged to create three layouts from the kit and I have a stack of left over products so you will definitely be seeing me use this range some more over the next few weeks.

The photo above and below are from the same layout - I used the papers and the mix media to create a soft layout using the cut-apart-sheet as the main element.

These two (above and below) photos give you a quick look at a darker layout using a black background and some divine embossing power with the word stamp that is included in the Busty Bee Kit.

Lastly in these two photos I am showing my layout that I created with the Queen Bee Kit, a bit of stenciling and using the metal dies, so much fun.

If you like what you see and are curious to see the full kits and the layouts then make sure sign up for the kit as you will get the step by steps for these three layouts plus a lot more from the other Creative Team Members.

Find Yourself and Be That by Julie Schinkel

 Hi everyone, today I'm sharing a quick and easy mixed media layout using the "Find Paradise" collection designed by Fiona Paltridge. This collection is so much fun, great for holiday snaps or quirky selfies like mine lol. It also fits the theme for this months challenge which is “Monochromatic Magic”.

My apologies for the lighting and page curling and buckling in photos. We had a lot of rain and high humidity when I was creating this layout. 

 To start, take a piece of white cardstock and trim down to 11 inch x 11 inch square.

Take a piece of black cardstock and trim down to 11 1/4 inch x 11 1/4 inch square. Cut out a one inch frame. This will be used to mat the white cardstock base. Use the cut out piece to double mat your photo.

Take the "Secret Garden" 12x12 paper and cut a one inch frame. Set the leftover piece aside for photo matting. Adhere the matted white cardstock base to the "Secret Garden" frame as shown.

Find a scrap piece of plastic (and old product packet) or even a large acrylic block and lightly spritz some water onto it. Add some paint (I've used the Colour Blast water colour paint) but you could also use Mica Powder in "Cool Mint", Shimmer Dust in Peacock, Colour Spray in "Lagoon", Artist Ink in "Mermaid" or even some Colour Paste in "Envy". Any of those products will work as long as you add water to it. Blend into the water then smoosh across the white cardstock base. Splutter excess across the page using a paintbrush. I wanted a little more depth and contrast for the splutters so I used Colour Spray in "Lagoon" and Artist Ink in "Soot".

Using the "Foilage Stencil" and Colour Paste in "Snow White", add paste over the "berries' only. Rotate the stencil (don't flip it) so you can do both sides. This adds a subtle accent and texture on the page.

Using the same green medium, randomly brush across some scrap white cardstock. Take the "Unwind Stamp Set" and stamp out the two lily stamps. You'll want to stamp some on plain white too to break up the cluster. I stamped five large lilies and three small lilies in green, one large lily and seven small lilies in white. You can add more or less if you like. Fussy cut and set aside. You will also need to fussy cut one large lily from the "Botanicals" 12x12 paper.

Double mat your photo using the centre pieces of paper and cardstock cut out earlier. Arrange and adhere your lilies as shown on the finished layout. Cut out the "Find Yourself and Be That" quote from the "Relax" 12x12 paper and adhere over the large white lily. I've added some matching gems for a bit of extra sparkle. 

Here is the finished layout plus close up photos so you can see how I've created and embellished the page.

Products Used: 

Bee Arty Find Paradise 12x12 Paper - Secret Garden
Bee Arty Find Paradise 12x12 Paper - Botanicals
 Bee Arty Find Paradise 12x12 Paper - Relax

Bee Arty Find Paradise Stencil - Foilage
Bee Arty Find Paradise Clear Stamp Set - Unwind

Colour Blast by Bee Arty Colour Spray - Lagoon

Colour Blast by Bee Arty Colour Paste - Snow White

Colour Blast by Bee Arty Artist Ink - Soot

Colour Blast by Bee Arty Paint Set Inspired (currently not available)

Other: 

White Cardstock
Bling/gems 

I hope you enjoyed this layout tutorial. Thanks for stopping by.

Until next time, happy crafting.

Julie xx