HoneyBee Showcase - Chevron patterns - June 8th

Happy Wednesday, and welcome to the hive!  Today's challenge is inspired by PaperCraft Magazine's layout on Chevrons... and Judy gave us a good kick start on Monday with her Motivational... so here are some more goodies from the HoneyBees to sweeten your day!
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 I love this tone-on-tone orange chevron paper from Echo Park's "a walk in the PARK" collection.  (Cut sizes and all materials listed here.)

My card was created with My Mind's Eye "Quite Contrary" papers.  These papers are double-sided, have a light texture, and are a nice weight. I loved working with these papers! They emboss beautifully too.  I used a chevron pattern for her umbrella, and polka dot patterns for her rain coat, the sentiment, and other backgrounds.  I also used my Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder by Provo Craft on the large polka dot pattern paper.

Other supplies:
My Favorite Things Pure Innocence "My Umbrella" stamp set
copic markers: YG95, E00, E21, E29, C3, G28
Spellbinders Nestibilities circles & squares dies
SU word window punch, label punch, and dimensionals
paper piercer
Bazzill card stock
Brief tutorial: I cut a 12x12 sheet of dark green Bazzill card stock into 4"x12" (I made 3 cards like this one). Score at 4", 6", and 8". Create a mountain fold in the center. On one side of the mountain (2"x4" rectangle), place some strong double-sided tape. I like to use photo tape or red-line tape. Adhere down. Now decorate as desired!

You can alter the dimensions. If you have 8 1/2" x 11" card stock, try cutting it in half (4 1/4" x 11"). Then score at 4 1/4" and 6 3/8".

Now give it a try!

June Houck

  Do you have chevron patterns in your stash?  I had more than I realized.  But you can also create your own with a sewing machine (zig zag stitches).  Another idea is to use a decorative corner punch:  arrange punch outs in a mountain/valley pattern across your paper.  I am enamored with chevrons now :)

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Rosemary

You would think with the hundreds of papers and cardstock I have, I would find a chevron design!  Nothing even close, except I did find in my ColorBok Punch-Out Pack a ric-rac border that I thought would make a good substitute. This is a Father's Day card for my son, Jeff.  I am so proud of him for being such a great dad to Nina and Ian.

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My chevron was handmade with this striped paper set from the Happy Day (2008) paper pack by Imaginisce.  I cut the 12 inch strip of paper, and then laid it on my paper trimmer at the angle I wanted, and cut the ends, making sure to flip the paper over so I got alternating points.  Touch the edges together and tape on the  back.  VOILA'... a chevron!

Add a couple more embellies from Imaginisce, and it's ready to bring a smile to someone's face!



Betty Brett

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Look who sneaking in the backdoor ........me of course.....sorry HoneyBees.
I chose to do the Zig-Zag technique from Technique Junkies on my card this week, just added a simple sentiment so as not to hide the pattern.
Used Stampin-Up card stock, striped paper K&CO, stamp Autumn Leaves.

Beth Ullman

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Now it's YOUR turn!  Pull out your paper, and look for those jaunty angles, cut squares to make those points, or find a super stripe, and create your own... then create a card, layout, home decor piece, altered item, or whatever you are inspired to design... and share it right here!  These pieces are HOT, HOT, HOT!!!
 

Wanda

I made my card with regular striped paper cut on the diagonal both ways to make the Chevron pattern.  I added little rhinestones on the points and stamped your number one.  I'll be giving this to my Dad.  He checks my blog often so I won't be posting this card until after Father's Day..  I really want it to be a surprise for him...

and the HoneyBees

Baby Fun - Onesie Challenge

Welcome to the Hive, and our celebration of BA-BEES!!  As you saw last week, our newest little Teeny Bee was born on Friday, so we are thinking little and cute!  Our HoneyBee Court will kick off the week with a tutorial on a darling shaped card, and you can join us on Wednesday!  ******************* 

HoneyBee Courtney Lee reporting for Monday Motivation!

Good Monday morning to all of you! 

This week I am doing the tutorial here at Betty Bee's Buzz! And in honor of her new grandbaby Paisley being born, we are having a baby week. So play along in the baby challenge and you never know what could be up for grabs! :) You can make ANYTHING baby, but I will give it my extra love if it has a onesie somewhere on it! :) 

Instructions:

(If you have a Gypsy, weld the two together at the top and ignore step 1)

1. Using Wall Decor and More™ cut two onesies out at 4" out of Butter cardstock. 
2. Next cut one onesie with the swirl detail out of Summer Fun at 4". Adhere to card base.
3. Ink around edges of card.
4. Stamp "Pure Joy" and the little foot from My Pink Stamper's Sweet Baby™ set in Momento ink.
5. Cut 2 one inch butterflies from Cake Basics™ (or any butterfly blackout or shadow cut - or punch for that matter!).
6. Add white stones using your i-rock™ to the center of the butterflies. 
7. Ink edges.
8. Bend edges up around the i-rock™ stones making the wings upright.
9. Adhere one of the butterflies to the mini clothespin and the other one to the onesie.
10. Take two buttons and use twine to thread through the holes from the back and tie a bow in the front. Trim extra length off. 
11. Using Glue Arts Extreme Adhesive Squares™, attach one to each button back and adhere to card.
12. Send the card to a friend!

Recipe:

Gypsy

• Cartridges: Wall Decor and More™, Cake Basics™
• Sentiment: My Pink Stamper: Sweet Baby™
• Cardstock: American Crafts "Butter"™ (Artful Delight April Kit)
• Patterned Paper: Pink Paislee: Hometown Summer "Summer Fun"™ (Artful Delight April Kit)
• i-rock by Imaginisce™
• Hot rocks in Pearl by Imaginisce™
• mini clothespins from Canvas Corp™ (Artful Delight April Kit)
• Buttons from October Afternoon: Modern Homemaker Collection™ (Artful Delight April Kit)
• Twine from the Twinery in Lemondrop™
• Ink is Momento™
• Glue Arts Extreme Adhesive Squares™

Now play along this week and I will be showing you some onesies I did with my YuDu for some friends on Wednesday! So come back on Wednesday to see what the rest of the HoneyBees did with this challenge! :)
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Have a great week!  Bee sure to give your loved ones lots of Honey!



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Buzz, Brag, and Bee Happy Friday - February 25

Happy Friday! The HoneyBees have been buzzing with delight to be together for crafting, games, and getting to know each other better. We have also been brainstorming ideas for YOU, our readers.



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We are opening up our Monday Motivationals to you!  If you have a project or an idea for a challenge, please contact us at: bettybeesbuzz@hotmail.com. YOU could be a HoneyBee guest designer! Please submit your sample project and in your email subject line type: HONEYBEE GUEST DESIGNER IDEA

Here is a picture of us in our HoneyBee tees designed by our very own Court. We each blinged out our own shirts with Imaginisce gems and the I-Rock.

June Houck

 This week Betty showed us how to etch glass (previous post), June shared very creative post cards, Wanda brought us iris folding bees, and we have another completed project inspired by Roe that we will share with you on Monday.  (We played so hard we didn't even get to Kristi's flower project this time!!) So much imagination and inspiration in one place!  It was 72 hours of continual teaching and sharing...a crafters dream!!!



The hive is alive and buzzing with joy...



Wanda has been promoted to New Product Tutorial Designer with Digital Delights by Louby Loo! Congrats, Wanda :)Here is her first project! 

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Honeybee Courtney Lee excited to say I HAVE MET THE HONEYBEES!

Things I learned about our sweet honeybees:

Queen Bee Betty Bee is so sweet! 

Joon (June) has a laugh that warms my little heart.  

Wanda is an amazing cook! (Thanks again, girl!)

Roe is a crack up! As my husband just said after she dropped us off, "Did she just say 'legit'?" And I said, "Yes, yes she did."

Kristi is just as funny as Roe and you get the two together and then the giggle-fest begins! 

And ALL of them function incredibly on a surprisingly small amount of sleep! 

Beth, I need to meet you girl! 

All in all, I had a FABULOUS time. I tried a bunch of new products that I haven't tried before (these ladies came well stocked in scrapping supplies)!

Thank you SO much to the Honeybees for having this swarm! I had a blast and love you all! 

For all of you out there in blogger land, ask us anything! We're an incredibly honest bunch and would LOVE to help you out with anything/ tell you about ourselves so you can get to know us as well as we now know each other! You are all so dear to us and we spoke of all of your sweet comments! SO here are some BIG hugs we are sending out to you! 

***Don't forget to leave us comments, posts and links to be eligible for our blog candy give away.  All entries for the month of Feb. will be included, and the winner will be announced on March 2nd.

There are a couple of extra goodies out there, so check out the Wednesday challenges!  This week our challenge is to enter any project featuring a BEE.  One in every five will win a special gift that was given to the HoneyBees at the swarm! 
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What's going on in your hives? Please leave a comment, link, or email us. We want to hear from you!and the HoneyBees

Got my Witch's Broom out...

and chased away those Blogger Gremlins! Sorry about the problems with getting our post up, and being able to add these things to the bottom of Rosemary's creep-ative idea for using up some creepy old cardstock into a Be-Witching BOO banner!
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Now you know I really am totally "Batty", and I've brought you another cute bat idea!! How about a hair clip or pin for your favorite ghoul when she wants to have fun???

Step one is to take a simple bat pattern, and this is the same one I've used on the banner, and my Dollar Store altered headband above. Cut out two layers of felt.

OK, Blogger, you win! This picture is going to be sideways... the Gremlins are still here :o>

This is my Imaginisce I-TOP, and it is an extremely cool tool! It creates custom covered brads, magnets, and even screw on hair clips! Be sure to check out their website... because the I-Rock comes from them, too! Anyway, back to the tutorial.... lay a piece of felt over the brad top, and give it a squeeze, then add the brad base, another squeeze, and you've got it!

Step three was to use the I-Rock heat setting tool to add a couple of spooky eyes to the brad. The gems that I have are pink, but a quick touch with a permanent marker instantly made them red.

(Another TRICK-or-treat from Blogger!) Here is the backside of the bat, with the brad inserted. It pushed through quite easily.

Step four was to add a few hand stitches for accent then use Beacon's 3-in-1 adhesive to glue the back felt to the front. This gives it a little more stability, and covers the brad backing.

Last, but not least, wrap a piece of grosgrain ribbon around the hair clip, so it will hold securely in even the whispiest hair, and glue to the back. Fang-tastic!

How about a couple of legs instead of wings, and a pin back? Super easy, and so Squeamish!

We have some more devilishly delightful ideas for you throughout the week! I am working on the sidebars, LINKZ and other goodies for you, as Wendy is working on the HIVE and the other morsels for the HoneyBees. We thank you for coming to check us out, and hope you will come back often, and invite your friends, too. I'm brewing up a great batch of blog candy for TRICK-or-TREAT, so you don't want to miss it!! I'll be checking to see who has been here, and who has left us a comment or two.... bwahahahahahaha!!!

Happy creating ~
BettyBee and the HoneyBees