Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Birthdays & Bees


Hi there!  Just popping in before I head off to work to share a couple of cards.  First up is an entry for the Just Add Ink sketch challenge.  I used Crate Paper patterned paper and a Lil' Inker die.  Once I finally decided which papers to use the card came together pretty quickly.  Another card checked off for the 50 card order!


Supplies Used:
Cardstock:  (Basic Black) Stampin' Up
Patterned Paper:  (The Pier 6x6) Crate Paper
Die:  (Birthday block) Lil' Inker Designs
Gems:  Recollections
Glitter:  (Black Wink of Stella) Zig




My second card is for the Paper Players colour challenge.  This one came together pretty quickly as well - one of those ones that actually ends up looking the way I imagined it.  Love when that happens!  The Paper Smooches bumble bee is an NBUS (from their first release I think) but the PS Santa hat and the Papertrey merry have seen a lot of use over the years.  Okay must dash off to work now.  Have a lovely day!


Supplies Used:
Cardstock:  (White) Papertrey Ink, (Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Gumball Green) Stampin' Up, (Vellum) Strathmore
Stamps:  (Bee from Giddy Bugs, Santa hat from Santa Paws) Paper Smooches
Ink:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko
Die:  (Merry) Papertrey Ink

12 comments:

Christine Blain said...

I love the dramatic black background, and mix of colours and patterns on the papers, Jen. Thanks for joining in the fun at Just Add Ink this week!

Jan said...

Both your cards are beautiful Jen! I love the drama of the Black die cut sentiment against the colours of the patterned paper! Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week :-)

Nikki Spencer said...

Love your take on the Just Add Ink sketch Jen. The pops of colour and patterns on the black is very effective. Thanks for joining us this week.

Joyce said...

Love how you used that birthday die--I will need to remember that one, and your merry bee is just adorable.

Patrice said...

Love your bold colour and pattern choices on your JAI card, Jen. Thanks for sharing with us at Just Add Ink this week. x

Your bee card is so cute too!

lostinpaper said...

Oh, your Christmas bee totally made me smile Jen!

OH Babs said...

Oh Jen this is so cute. I still have a grin on my face. Clever, very clever.

I Card Everyone said...

I'd BEE lying if didn't tell you your Merry card is my favorite! But both totally make me smile!
=]

Kara Lynne said...

Great use of the sketch, Jen! The text block is perfect and so are your papers! That bee is so clever, I love it!

Judy1223 said...

Eeek! That sweet bee card just surprised me...so CUTE!!!! I love that birthday card, too -- cool die cut paired with all those awesome papers!

Jeanne J. said...

OMG Jen! That little bee with the Santa hat? ADORABLE!

Lindsey said...

The first card is awesome! It's really dramatic with the black.
Second card... totally punny and fun.