Hello Friends
I hope you are still staying safe and well in these crazy times. I had a week off from doing projects as Guest designer for AALL & Create so I could concentrate on making samples for Tracy Evans' Hochanda shows..
I am sharing the 'how to' for one of those projects today. It has been shown on Facebook already but I have had several requests for more detail... The idea originated from a tin I saw on Pinterest a while back. The beautiful bee is from Tracy's newly released Honeybee stamp set #330.
And here is the inside of the tin...
I condensed the photos so as not to make the post too long. I used the products below, along with the AALL & Create Cells die by Bipasha BK.
1. Take a piece of card 11" x 1.3/4" and score at 1/4" intervals, scoring on the 1.3/4" side.
2. Glue along the long side to form a long honeycomb shape.
3. Once the glue is dry, cut the shape into 1/4" pieces.
4. Join the pieces together to form a honeycomb shape.
5. Use black gesso on the inside of the tin.
6. Stamp the honeycomb from Tracy's Honeybee stamp set onto tissue paper.
7. Paint the top of the tin, and the reverse side of the stamped tissue with Fresco paint in Haystack.
8. Line the inside front of the tin and the sides of the bottom half of the tin with book pages. I used pages from a vintage book (The Life of the Bee), paint with watered down Haystack paint and splatter with some Vintage Photo Distress Ink to add to the 'aged' look.
9. Add the prepared 'honeycomb' to the base of the tin. Create faux honey by using Seth Apter's Vintage Beeswax along with some Tim Holtz Distress Glaze in Fossilized Amber, adding the powders in thin layers and heating each layer until the desired depth is achieved.
10. Add the painted tissue to the top of the tin, using Matte Medium to attach it and then also seal the layer with Matte Medium.
11. Use Washi Tape to decorate the lower part of the outside of the tin, sealing this with Matte Medium.
12. Stamp and fussy cut two bees, colour them and emboss with two layers of clear embossing powder.
13. Stamp and fussy cut the beehive for the inside lid of the tin (not shown). I wrapped some thin wire around the beehive, added some charms for detail and used 3D glue to raise the beehive slightly.
13. Stamp and fussy cut the beehive for the inside lid of the tin (not shown). I wrapped some thin wire around the beehive, added some charms for detail and used 3D glue to raise the beehive slightly.
14. Die cut Bipasha's Cells die and trim to fit the top of the tin. Use Vintage Photo Distress Ink to age the die cut, glue in place and add one of the bees.
Here is final view of the finished tin
You can find a list of worldwide stockists for the AALL & Create stamp and die set I used HERE.
Thanks so much for your visit, I really appreciate it.
Take care and I hope to see you again soon.
Hugs, Anne xxx
I love this project so much and it's great to know how it came to be!
ReplyDeleteStunning, my friend!
Hugs.
Love this Anne.
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning Anne, I love your attention to detail. Big hugs my friend xx❤️
ReplyDeleteFabulous project Anne! Great tutorial. x
ReplyDeletethis is definitely one of my most favourites of all the amazing projects you make and wow wow wow that honeycomb is so realistic, thank you for sharing the how to's, hugs kath xxx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fantastic piece . Every one of your samples were well thought out , beautifully executed, amazing attention to detail . I am very honoured 😘😘
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing Anne! Such attention to detail, I love everything about this piece. Take care and have a very happy July, Sue xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing Anne. Well I bought the bee set, what more can I say? Xx
ReplyDeleteLove what you have done with this little tin and the honeycomb is soooooo realistic! You are incredibly clever, I don't know how you continue to come up with such awesome ideas. All your samples on Hochanda were absolutely amazing! Stay safe and take care my friend. Hugs xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteLove it - it must have taken you ages to make that honeycomb and then to fill it was inspired. So realistic too! I'm almost tempted to get all my card and inks out and make something..... Glad you are keeping well.
ReplyDeleteElaine xx
This looks amazing .... so much detail. I love that you made the honeycomb .... so clever xx
ReplyDeleteI love this tin. The honeycomb is so realistic, the book page is just right and the diecut is perfect. Wonderful! Love Andreaxx
ReplyDeleteAnne this is a little treasure, i'm so thankful you shared this here because I missed the shows completely. Love how you created the honeycomb using the EP to fix it it, quite genius indeed, Tracy's Bee is a real sweetie, i'd not want to close the tin. A beautiful and well thought out creation, wish I had seen all your other makes though..
ReplyDeleteHope you are keeping safe and well? I've actually managed some time in the craft room hurrah!!
Have a super Sunday dear friend Hugs Tracey xx
Ooops, my comment went away! Now I forgot what I said so I'm hoping it was published! I was just wondering how long it takes for you to design and create one of your little works of art like this? Or this one specifically since they are all different. Your note-taking is amazing, too, and time-consuming, which makes you an excellent teacher! Your honey bee treasure box is just that: a treasure!! Keep well, my friend! Love and hugs, Darnell xxoo
ReplyDeleteWow! This is a PROJECT! I love the honeycomb, full of honey too! The bees are fantastic! A real treat for the eyes! We have been going to National Trust places - one way systems in place but still keeping away from busy areas! Looking forward to doing our own shopping one day....Take care, hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteI hope that long comment got through... x
ReplyDeleteSorry Alison, I guess it did not but thanks for trying! xxx
DeleteHarrumph! Well, it was something along these lines... This is brilliant, inside and out. I love the bee all bright and busy on the exterior, and the one on the inside cosy and warm with all that delicious honey in your wonderful honeycomb. I love the book page and the hive on the inside of the lid too - a real treat.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Love the warm summer vibes that emanate Anne. This is a wonderful make, beautifully designed and crafted. N xxx
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