‘Chocolate-covered
Honeycomb!’
A special time for CB Challenge Blog and what a great way to
celebrate - a ‘chocolate’ challenge. I must say it took a bit of thinking out
as I don’t have a sweet tooth but on rare occasions, usually after a walk
through a nearby RSPB nature reserve, I indulge in a ‘chocolate-covered
honeycomb bar and therein lay my inspiration.
Stamps – all from Chocolate Baroque ‘Honey Bee’ set; variety of Distress inks;
white card; Polychromos; clear Sparkle pen; hexagon dies.
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A series of hexagons were die-cut, including a
card blank, decorated using ‘Honey Bee’ stamps then layered up. I used StazOn Ganache –
most appropriate for a chocolate challenge – and edged with a variety of
Distress inks – Ground Espresso, Walnut Stain, Tea Dye and Wild Honey.
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The skep scene was stamped with Ganache the coloured
with Polychromos.
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The tiled hexagons were coloured with a dark
brown alcohol marker then over painted with a clear Sparkle pen and attached to
the decorated frame. This was placed over the skep and glued down with foam
tape.
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Another hexagon was randomly stamped and masked
with the flower – using 1st and 2nd generation Ganache,
coloured with Polychromos and edged with Distress inks. Flower stamped on scrap
card three times, coloured and added –one to base as a ‘stopper’ and a double
to top right hand of topper.
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Large bee stamped twice, coloured then decoupaged and added to
topper.
· Hexagon card top folded into an easel card, honeycomb topper. attached over. Adhere flowered hexagon to card base. Attach flower stopper to suit and add clear Sparkle pen.
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Stamp,
colour and add a few bees to flowers.
A fantastic card idea Shelgh which fits the challenge perfectly, thank you for joining in with the Chocolate Baroque challenge and good luck xx
ReplyDeleteHi Julie and thank you. I had a few duds before I came up with this but I do like the busy bees. ;~}
ReplyDeleteHi Shelagh, a fabulous card, lovely design showcasing the stamps, and the shape is just perfect. Thanks so much for your entry in the Chocolate Baroque Anniversary Challenge, Judith xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Judith. I liked putting all the elements of the stamp set together to make this. ;~}
DeleteBeautiful, beautiful creation.Love it!.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project, Shelagh! Love the shape of your card. Fabulous use of the delicious chocolatey colours. Thank you so much for joining Chocolate Baroque’s 2nd Anniversary Challenge.
ReplyDeletex Asha
Wow beautiful and so creative .
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful design, thank you for joining in Chocolate Baroque Colour Challenge, good luck, Zoe DT member xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ladies. Varying internet connections hence slow response! ;~}
ReplyDeleteBrilliant entry for the Chocolate Baroque Anniversary Challenge - so scrummy - love it x.
ReplyDeleteThank you - I enjoyed pulling all the components together. ;~}
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