Create a simple floating bee to adorn the front of a card with the Let It Bee stamp set.
I am captivated by the busy bees in my garden and wanted to create the illusion that this one was hovering over the surface of my card.
Floating Bee Technique
Make a background with the Stamping On Stencils technique using Yellow and Tangerine Inks. Be sure to visit the blog post for a detailed tutorial.
Stamp the bumble bee with India Ink. Add color to select portions of the bee with a yellow marker. Imagine the light source is coming from above and to the right of the bee. Draw a faint shadow along the bottom of the bee with a pale gray marker. You'll be amazed at just how much dimension this one step will achieve.
Draw highlights with a white gel pen. This really makes the little bee image pop!
Let's take a look at the finished card.
I hope you will give this quick and easy technique a try. It is sure to 'bee'-come one of your favorites. Happy Stamping!
Julie
Let It Bee Stamps
$19.25
Our premium clear photopolymer stamps are ready to use; no prep required. Stamp sheet measures 6x8" and includes fourteen individual images and phrases. Deeply-etched for high quality impressions Clear substrate for easy positioning and accurate stamping Non-yellowing and durable Apply… Read More
CS Hybrid Ink Pads
$6.35
Exclusively Club Scrap®, this hybrid craft ink combines the most exceptional ingredients of both pigments and dyes for a fine, crisp, fast-drying image! Don't forget to stock up on re-inkers!… Read More
