Hello crafty friends! Welcome to the Honey Bee Stamps 2nd Birthday Bash & SURPRISE Blog Hop!
You should have arrived here from Jennifer McGuire's blog. ;)
You should have arrived here from Jennifer McGuire's blog. ;)
We are all surprising Melissa for her 2nd Honey Bee Stamps Birthday. Be sure to hop along for all the fun & prizes!! Each stop on the hop will have a drawing for a free stamp set of the winners choice from the Honey Bee Stamps store. Be sure to comment at each stop to enter all of the drawings. The winners will be announced on the Honey Bee Stamps Blog on May 3rd at Noon PST.
Now for my project! I decided to use the new Stick With Me stamp set to create a stamped art print that can be hung on the wall. I knew these succulent stamps would be perfect for it and I love how it turned out! ;)
I used one of my favourite matted frames from Ikea and used the mat to trace out a space onto a draft piece of paper so I could sketch out the design. I really wanted to make sure that everything was lined up perfectly so that I could easily stamp the images in a grid of nine.
Once I had the sketch created, I cut a piece of watercolour paper to size and recreated the lines on the watercolour paper. I used a pencil and a light had so I could easily erase the lines once I had all of the stamping done.
I stamped all of the succulents with Versafine Onyx Black ink and just took my time t stamping them since each pot and succulent is a different stamp. It did take a bit to stamp out but it was so worth it in the end.
I also stamped a small square panel that could be used as a card to go with the print and I love that the card matches it perfectly. Once I had all of the stamping completely finished, I used my Sakura Koi Watercolours to paint all of the images. I kept the colour palette pretty consistent throughout so everything would like nice and cohesive once I had it all painted.
You can see how I created the stamped succulent art print from start to finish in the video below:
Once I had the print all painted and it had time to dry I put it in the Ikea frame so it's all ready to give as a gift or to be hung on the wall.
Thanks so much for joining me today for the hop and a huge happy birthday to Melissa and Honey Bee Stamps!!
Don't forget to leave a comment on this post by Sunday midnight for a chance to win a Honey Bee stamp set.
Your next stop on the hop is Amy Rysavy. Happy Hopping!
Lovely cards. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea to make some framed art! I have grown to like stamps and projects with cute cacti and succulents.
ReplyDeleteOoo! I love this, it's so pretty. Great idea using succulents and cactus to make wall art too.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards with the happy birthday honeybee-stamps:-))
ReplyDeleteI love the wall art that you created. Beautiful!!! And your card is lovely too. Definitely inspired to create something with these wonderful succulent stamps. ❤
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. Cute way to use the new release
ReplyDeleteWow! This is stunning and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJust returned from a vacation in the Southwest so I am drawn to this stamp set. Love what you have done with it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea to make a wall hanging! We never think of using our stamps that way but I love the results! Thanks
ReplyDeleteLove your colors on the succulents!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, love the idea of a wall hanging. Simple and Fun! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Honey Bee and congratulations to Melissa for 2 years!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this! What a fun stamp set and I love the sentiment set as well. Terrific release. tfs
ReplyDeleteLove these cards and how you colored in the cute little cacti images:)
ReplyDeleteI love your succulent colors!
ReplyDeleteLove the new stamps
ReplyDeleteCute cards.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!! The cactus stamps and sentiments are so cute.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a really cute idea and a great way to Not kill a houseplant - LOL.
ReplyDeleteLove the cactus! So cute!
ReplyDeleteI love how you turned this into wall art. The colors are phenomenal. Happy Birthday Honey Bee.
ReplyDeleteNice!
ReplyDeleteI really like succulents -thanks for the inspiring coloring of all of those great examples!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the stamps to create a framed artwork piece!
ReplyDeleteHow adorable Stephanie!! You did awesome!! TFS
ReplyDeleteSo cute!!! Have to have this set
ReplyDeleteVery cute card.
ReplyDeleteVery cute card. I love the cactus
ReplyDeleteOh I do love the succulents! They are so life like!
ReplyDeleteLove the plant stamps. Definitely gonna bee buying some of those.
ReplyDeleteSo cute, happy birthday Honey Bee!
ReplyDeleteGreat piece of art and a cute card to go with it.
ReplyDeleteThat is so fun! What a cute home accessorie
ReplyDeleteSo cute.
ReplyDeleteLove your art print and card!! This is a great stamp set. And I love the coloring you did 😊
ReplyDeleteI never really got into the succulents, but the way you colored those and the simplicity of the design makes me consider them.
ReplyDeleteLovely idea to make a framed piece!
ReplyDeleteLove your framed piece! What a great gift to have ready for just the right person.
ReplyDeleteI love this as a wall hanging! Very cute and whimsical art!
ReplyDeleteCute projects!!! The stamp set is cute, I think it would be cute paired with the Blah blah blah stamp set. Thanks for the chance to win. Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteI love your work! I have to be honest and tell you that this is one blog hop i hope I don't win!!!! The stamp set of my choice would be so hard for me. They are all fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteCute projects!!! The stamp set is cute, I think it would be cute paired with the Blah blah blah stamp set. Thanks for the chance to win. Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteLove your colors with the new stamps!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job on all your cards they are adorable!
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I love how you colored the succulents! I really love that bunny stamp in the release! So relatable. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteSweet cacti!
ReplyDeleteLoved them !
ReplyDeleteAdorable card, and I love the picture idea!
ReplyDeleteJust so precious that stamp set looks so much fun.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute idea with the succulent stamps
ReplyDeleteThat stamp set is so cute! Great projects!
ReplyDeleteAwesome projects. Never thought about making framed wall art - guess I know what I'll be up to soon :) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous water coloring - love your projects.
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, Stephanie! Such a beautiful piece of art! Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute and funny set!!
ReplyDeleteI love this cactus stamp set! It looks great as an art piece to hang, too! Beautiful watercoloring.
ReplyDeleteI especially like the art print - it could go anywhere.
ReplyDeleteVery nice.
Very cute & lovely cards. I like this set: my hubby & I are always telling each other that "you're stuck with me" so it's kinda perfect.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful piece of art! Love it!
ReplyDeleteCute cards, the cacti stamp set is adorable.
ReplyDeletelove this project and it would make an awesome gift...I think this set is my favorite in the release!
ReplyDeleteso nice to showcase your stamps in wall art. Great job with the coloring.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your video
ReplyDeleteCute cards!
ReplyDeleteVery Nice card. Sweet stamp set!
ReplyDeleteLovely colouring, that stamp set looks very versatile.
ReplyDeleteI love the wall art you made! So cute!
ReplyDeleteCacti are not my favorite things, but you really made an adorable framed print with them. Love your coloring. And, the card is cute, too.
ReplyDeleteFabulous idea for framed art! Love the sentiments.
ReplyDeleteI adore the succulent fad, and this collection is sooo stampworthy! You did a fabulous job water coloring your stamps...wish I had your talent!
ReplyDeleteLove the framed art idea! Amazing coloring as well! Thanks! -Shanna
ReplyDeleteSuch a great set and piece of art you created. I would love to hang that in my house!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your work
What a fun way to use the stamps. I love your finished project.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring on these cards! I love this release.
ReplyDeleteHappy 2nd Birthday Honey Bee Stamps. Cute card. Love the card.
ReplyDeleteThat stamp set is so cute! Great projects!
ReplyDeleteReally like the way you used the cacti...and the pots
ReplyDeleteAwesome projects!I love the clean and fresh look of the framed piece!And the card is very cute :)
ReplyDeleteI love this idea (and you watercolor art) What a great way to get more from you stamps.
ReplyDeleteI really like the way you used the stamps to make an art piece. I've never thought of that, but U sure will now.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards with the happy birthday honeybee-stamps
ReplyDeleteOh my! I like every how you created a print! This is definitely my favorite stamp set of the release! And prints would make awesome Christmas gifts!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Honey Bee! Love your stamps and dies!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you framed your art piece.
ReplyDeleteCute, cute, cute !!
ReplyDeleteThe art print really came out beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOk, just another reason to get this stamp set. I love the framed print.
ReplyDeleteWow! Awesome creations!!! Love so much the Cactus Stamp Set!!!
ReplyDeleteThose little succulents are awesome!
ReplyDeleteGood idea with print. I might try this as a gift idea.
ReplyDeleteYou did an awesome job!!! I love these and the stampsets!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards using the potted cacti images.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! love your coloring and love this release.
ReplyDeleteThat was an awesome idea. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletevery cute! I love the sentiments for these stamps!
ReplyDeleteNicely done! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images!
ReplyDeleteLovely images! Beautiful cards!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute stamp set!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and framed art! Your coloring is Amazing! Love the sentiment! Happy Birthday Honey Bee!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun set - love your color choices!
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Absolutley love the piece of Art you created with the Prickly Stamp set. Love the colors used. I may have to do something like this! What a nice gift for someone!
ReplyDeleteadorable and I love the bright, vivid colors
ReplyDeleteThis turned out gorgeous!! Now I want to do this!! Thanks
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little framed art piece Stephanie! Lovely design also
ReplyDeleteGorgeous art and card! What a fabulous idea to use stamps to create artwork! I totally need to do that!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift! I love your colouring, so vibrant.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful way to use those stamps.. Love it and what a nice surprise.. love it
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I have a succulent I am trying to save from death right now, maybe I should go water it. Thanks for the reminder lol ;-)
ReplyDeleteCutest stamp set and the coordinating sentiment set is a must. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat projects. Like the wall hanging as I like to use stamp images for more than cards.
ReplyDeleteLove the coloring of these cute cacti.
ReplyDeleteGreat project
ReplyDeleteYou have a magic paintbrush... Nice job!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for doing what you do. I have just found you in the last few months and I love learning from you!!! Keep inspiring~
ReplyDeleteHave to say I am a fan of succulents AND this project!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great release. I would love any of these items.
ReplyDelete~Rebecca B. from FL
I love the succulent stamp set and the awesome art print that you created!!
ReplyDeleteLove the succulents! Great idea to make a framed print.
ReplyDeleteExcellent idea to map out first. Your end result is stunning. I forget about using stamps for art work and not just cards. FANTASTIC
ReplyDeleteBeautiful art print and card! Thanks for the great ideas!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun design, love the framing and your coloring is amazing, great art piece for the home and your card is so cute, love the long metal-ish looking container for the adorable little plants
ReplyDeleteLove these cards, love the stamp set. Would be perfect to send my Southwest friends greetings!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful wall art and card!
ReplyDeleteWonderful art piece!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Beautiful piece of art!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! This release has the cutest stamps.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice piece of art to hang on the wall and the cards are cute too.
ReplyDeleteThe succulents and sentiments are my favourite from this release!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! New to your blog, but following now. 😁
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm always a softie for 3D projects, so I love that you're putting these trendy little succulents on the wall! It's my fav stamp set in this release!
ReplyDeleteSo much FUN!!!! Love your ideas.
ReplyDeleteCute!!!
ReplyDeleteI never thought about using stamp sets to make wall art. How perfect!
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is beautiful. Love the idea of wall art. Great job.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty coloring - you make succulents come alive on the paper. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love, love the color of your cactus that you've colored. Smart idea to create art with this set. Very unique - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the succulent art print!
ReplyDeleteWow. This was great. I love to watch your coloring.
ReplyDeleteLove this cactus stamp set and your use of it! Beautiful. Happy Birthday Honey Bee! Can't wait to get my first stamps from them.
ReplyDeleteLove the stamps. And I love your framed sketch. Why don't I do that. It would make a great gift. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteReally cute cards!!! Can't wait to use this stamp set!
ReplyDeleteI love your projects and that stamp set is my favorite! How clever of you to make the art print!
ReplyDeleteI live in Arizona and love to use cacti on my cards. Love how you can change up the pots with cactus.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite stamp set of the release - love the art print. The colors are fabulous. Well done!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful clean and modern card. Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh I absolutely love this. It is so nice to see stamps used in unique ways!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely little art piece and card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, great colors
ReplyDeleteI love this new release. Your artwork and card are adorable and I love the way you colored the succulents!
ReplyDeleteadorable cards
ReplyDeleteLovely handmade cards! Happy 2nd birthday 🎉 to Honey Bee Stamps! To many more to come! Thanks for the giveaways and inspiration! ❤️
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love this release!
ReplyDeleteYour piece of succulent artwork is wonderful! What a great idea
ReplyDeletewonderful design with those little stamps and love it in the frame!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful new release and i love your work! so pretty :)
ReplyDeleteYour cards are gorgeous. These stamps look like so much fun.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea Stephanie! Loved watching you paint the stamped images!
ReplyDeleteThese would be perfect to send to friends in Arizona.
ReplyDeleteTooooooooooooooooooooo cute! Happy Bee Day!
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully done. I know your friend will treasure it. I love IKEA but the store is far from me. Thanks for sharing your work on this special hop.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture! This is a great release.
ReplyDeleteI just love Honey Bee, and what you did with them!
ReplyDeleteLove your work. Cute stamps and beautiful coloring.
ReplyDeleteWow! Love your projects! That wall art looks awesome! Thanks for sharing! ❤️
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and the wall art. The succulent set is so nice, it really lends itself to a variety of colors.
ReplyDeleteAwesome creation as is the HBS release !
ReplyDeleteThe " stick with Me" stamp set is becoming one of my Honey bee favorites. I may not be able to live without it! I enjoyed your upping the game to create an art piece with it. Thanks for sharing the steps you took to come up with a beautiful piece. I so often do shortcuts that hurt the finished piece..your watercolring is great, inspiring!
ReplyDeleteExcellent coloring of the succulents in your picture frame. Would love to see this hanging on my wall!
ReplyDeleteGreat card and frame, love the release
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wall art created with stamps!
ReplyDeleteI love everything you used for the succulent card. Shows how versatile the "Bee" stamp can be used in greetings also!
ReplyDeleteOh this is fun, I have been wanting the cactus stamp for a long time, you have inspired me!
ReplyDeleteI love this succulents stamp set and would love to win one!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea! I want to make my own now :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. Love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity.
Happy 2nd Birthday!
ReplyDeleteBlah Blah Blah and Build a Bee are my 2 new favorites ❤️��
Love the picture you created with the stick with me set Starting to like that set now
What a super cute card! I just love the succulent themed cards. There are so many little puns that can go along with them for cards.
ReplyDeleteLove your stamped artwork! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSucculents are fun..remind of my Texas birthplace.
ReplyDeleteLove the art deco piece AND the card. I am not sure that I could part with it but either way one of you will be happy! LOL
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful art with the stick with me set. fun.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great stamp set. Your card is just beautiful,, Thanks
ReplyDeleteLove your wall art! I would be willing to have something this nice on my wall. Gives me all kinds of ideas!
ReplyDeleteI've never thought of succulents as cute, but these are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and pretty! I just love the colours you've used!
ReplyDeleteI love those succulents and the various pots. What a great release.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I love the colors you used on all of your cacti!
ReplyDeleteGreat card and blog hop!!
ReplyDeleteNice idea for an alternative to cards or scrapbook pages. Very creative!
ReplyDeleteAll of the prep work is so worth it. I love the art piece. So creative and for sure I would hag it in my home. Beautiful water coloring.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and techniques used. Very beautiful picture. Nice to see other formats. Great inspiration.
ReplyDeleteGreat projects! I love that this set has so many different pots, and plants. Your matted card is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful art project and matching card. Thanks for the video showing your process too.
ReplyDeleteThis piece is so pretty! What a great idea and I would like to do something like this now. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI really like the "Happy to be stuck with you" stamp
ReplyDeleteThe stamp set Stick with me is my favorite. What a cute wall hanging!
ReplyDeleteLovely projects.
ReplyDeleteThe card is so cute and has a
fun sentiment. thanks for helping
with the celebration