Thursday, May 15, 2014

words sweet as honey


the documented life project challenge for this week is
 to use a rubber stamp in a new way, and after thinking about it for a
looong time, i finally came up with an idea!  so, i got out some favorite stamps….





and then i cut a "mask" out of a piece of tracing paper.





then i used washi tape to hold it in place on my watercolor paper…..






and i started stamping inside the opening with
one of the stamps from this stamp set.





i wanted to create something that looks like a vintage bee-keep,
so i used a waterbrush to move the water-based ink around
and then i added a bit more color with a derwent watercolor pencil.





next, i needed some bees for the bee-keep,
so i drew a simple bee shape and then i used one of the heart stamps
from this set to create the wings.
(i also covered part of the bee when i stamped,
since i didn't need the entire heart shape)






then i defined them a bit more by using a pitt pen.





finally, i added all my favorite details, and…..
challenge complete!



{supplies:  moleskine planner, fabriano artistico 140 HP paper, 
"positive strokes" by paper smooches,  crushed curry ink pad by stampin' up,
"i made this" set by technique tuesday, derwent inktense pencils, pitt pens,
5B graphite pencil, white pilot "choose" pen, pan pastel}



26 comments:

Jeanette said...

Lori! You are an absolute W.O.N.D.E.R!!!!
What a phenonmenal page! I love every technique you used, and the proverb is so perfect and true.
Thanks for starting out my Thursday in such a lovely, heavenly way...
Hugs and Chocolately love,
Jeanette

Julie S said...

You never cease to amaze me with your creativity. Love your bees.

Consie @ AtopSerenityHill.com said...

Your work makes me smile...thanks for that.

Kelly Warren said...

You are so stinkin' clever. :-) Love it!

Bernardine said...

Gaaf zeg! in Dutch :-)
or in English: Wow!

Sarah Anderson said...

I just sigh with pleasure when I look at your work ...beautiful

Sandi Keene said...

Clever, creative and sweet! And your page is awesome too :)

cards4ubylouise and other treasures said...

Your gift of creativity from God sure is an inspiration to me. Each time you post something, makes me want to go and try it. So fun!!!!

gloria vivas said...

I love this dear Lori!!!

CC said...

Beautiful, Lori! Thanks for the step out! Bright blessings!

Isabel said...

Sweet, sweet, sweet Lori! I like this page. Kisses!

Pamela said...

I totally second Jeanette (Your top post)! You are so wonderful and I LOVE what you did and how you did it. You certainly bring happiness to me! Love you my friend!

Createology said...

You know how much I adore you and your inspiring amazing art. Sweet words, sweet art and sweet Lori! With a touch of chocolate and hugs...

angela said...

I read all of the comments above and all I can say is ditto. You are so awesome! I love the bees and the scripture. I love everything you do!
:)

fran pascazio said...

Another masterpiece from Lori!!! There is no more that I can say that hasn't been said in the previous comments! Simply wonderful . . .

Natalie said...

I'm in awe! LOVE this, thanks for the wonderful inspiration!

David and Christine said...

Wow! Don't know how you do it!

Debbie Nolan said...

Dear Elvie - just found your blog - enjoyed my visit so much. You are so creative. Will definitely be back again soon. Have a great week-end.

Margaret said...

All of the above and treble it lol! You are an absolute treasure, your words and your art just sparkle off the page. Have a fabulous weekend
Hugs
Margaret xx

Andria said...

Ah, Lori, I've been away from your blog for awhile, and I'm so happy I've come to see you today. This is so bright and lovely, and it is so inspiring to see how you develop your work.

Kim @ Home Is Where The Heart Is said...

You are so talented...I enjoy seeing your creativity!

muriel said...

Aaaah! So clever! I am totally in love with your art.

Unknown said...

So very delightful!!! Just love your work!

Anonymous said...

Love this, Lori! Love!

Carolynn Anctil said...

I love it! I love bees and hope to have a hive next year. *fingers crossed*

Mónica said...

You are such a talented artist! I loove your creativity! thanks for sharing.

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