Masks are great for one layer cards. I've used the new Distorted Hive mask for this one - I love the "movement" created by the distortion which makes it perfect for added interest when you're working with a single layer and don't want to end up with something that looks too regimented.
After sponging ink through the mask, the bees were stamped, bleached to get rid of the Distress ink in those areas and then coloured with Copics.Some colours bleach out better than others and I have to say that Mustard Seed was a dream! I added a little clear Spica over the wings for subtle sparkle. I managed to keep the colouring light enough that there's no bleed through so this can stay as a genuinely one layer card with no insert - hooray!
Supplies:
Distorted Hive mask (Tando Creative)
Queen Bee stamp set (Crafty Secrets)
Sentiment from Petite Posies (Technique Tuesday)
Tim Holtz Distress ink by Ranger (Mustard Seed)
Brilliance ink by Tsukineko (Graphite Black)
Copic markers
Copic Spica glitter pen (clear)
Corner Chomper
This is Tando Creattive Distorted Hive Mask used here:
The next stop along the Tando hop is Kaz who loves her masks so I'm sure there'll be a treat in store! Don't forget to leave a comment here before you go if you're playing for the chance to win a prize - thanks for stopping by!
this is fantastic! and the distorted mask is perfect!
ReplyDeleteLooking at this i can still pretend it's Summer. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Joanne! Very classy x
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful projects
ReplyDeleteHi, it's lovely to see this mask used as I've looked at it recently, now I know I NEED to have it!
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful one layer card! I really like this Joanne xxx
ReplyDeletesuper OLC
ReplyDeleteLovely cheerful card, Joanne.
ReplyDeleteYour card is so simple, yet a fantastic eyecatcher.
ReplyDeleteThe little sweet bees on masked honeycomb look very great.
I like that wonderful card very well.
Thank you for the beautiful inspiration! I want to make a similar card like this.
Perfect use of this awesome mask!!! Love your bee-hive sooo much!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Vienna,
die amelie xx
Super fabulous card Joanne! I love the mask you used and the bees are fantastic. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you have used this mask Joanne - reminds me of when we kept honeybees :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card too.
Lynn x
Brilliant card!I love that mask,it's so effective and the bees really stand out.
ReplyDeleteLove the mask and the clean lines of this card.
ReplyDeleteLove the card Joanne, the illusion of dimension that the mask gives you is superb. Great job.
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That card is simply stunning!! I love love LOVE bees...so you had me from the start.
ReplyDeleteGreat effects on your card this mask looks fun...Fabulous Bees!
ReplyDeleteLove your honeycomb card - just delicious with the bees crawling over it... what a great mask!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
The use of this mask is pure brilliance Joanne, so very, very effective x
ReplyDeleteI think I need that mask! Your bees are beautiful. :o)
ReplyDeleteSue x
Just have to say Wow. When I first saw this I thought that you had cut three little bee masks first. So when I read the technique, I was so excited. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteSo simple so beeutiful.
ReplyDeleteoh wow, this card is stunning! it's so beautiful!!! a great inspiration!!
ReplyDeletethis is stunning :)
ReplyDeleteYur card is very beautyful! I like ist!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLucy x
I love this, those little bees are just perfect
ReplyDeleteThose wings really look 3D Joanne and I'm loving the mask. I can see what you mean about it having movement. :)
ReplyDeletewell done you for controlling the colour enough, so as an insert wasn't necessary. The mask is brilliant too for that curved type look.
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