Popping in today to share a little something with you. I love mixing stamp sets from different manufacturers and today's project uses two very sweet sets, Garden Variety from Papertrey Ink and Queen Bee from Crafty Secrets. I'm a sucker for honeybees and beehives and the Queen Bee set has the most beautiful images.
I used Papertrey Ink's Seed Packet die and created a pocket to hold a tag using a brown paper bag. I wanted a flexible medium to create the packet from and cardstock was too thick, so I just trimmed up a brown paper bag and found it was just perfect.
I stamped the front with VersaMark Watermark Ink and embossed it using Superior Gold. I love how the gold dresses it up a bit.
Inside the pocket is a layering of tags, more stamping, and a few trinkets and trimmings.
Thanks so much for visiting...here are a few other things I love!
Melis
(image from anthropologie)...just love the color combo.
(image from thatkindofwoman)...just love this illustration.
(image from anechkasjewelry)...just makes me happy.
(photo from flickr)...just perfect for my kitchen.
(photo from thevintagemoth)...just sweet.
(photo from lovinglifedesigns)...just what I love.
love love love these!!! my fav style.
Posted by: dee | February 28, 2012 at 05:33 PM
What a spectacular project Melissa! Just packed full of prettiness. And that sweet little bee pitcher...LOVE IT TO BITS!!
Posted by: Lisa | February 28, 2012 at 08:09 PM
I love any thing with bees too. This is so pretty! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Cindy | February 28, 2012 at 08:16 PM
Beautiful work, i love the gold embossing
Posted by: Gitte Hansen | February 29, 2012 at 03:06 AM
GORGEOUS LOVE it!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | February 29, 2012 at 03:08 AM
Love how you created the seed pack and tag. You have the most amazing ideas. That honey/bee necklace is so sweet (no pun intended)!
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | February 29, 2012 at 04:25 AM
So classy - great combo of elements!! I have the bee set and the seed packet is om my wish list and now it might have to go in my shopping cart : )
Posted by: Marlene (cards4u) | February 29, 2012 at 05:04 AM
Oh this seed package is so delightful, I can't decide what part about it I like more.. that gold embossing is a perfect touch, you are so masterful with color combos! Great bee stamp! Hey - that could be a name a stamp company that you could start!!! LilyBean's HoneyBee! LOL Or if you started putting together your own hand-picked card kits and sold them to us :) Then I'd be in heaven!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | February 29, 2012 at 05:09 AM
Love, love the colors you chose. These are adorable!!!
Posted by: rose christopher | February 29, 2012 at 05:34 AM
Love this! It looks like a gift card would fit right in there:)
Posted by: Linda | February 29, 2012 at 05:50 AM
A lot of your cards have a place in my heart. And if you don't mind I'll add this bag and tag too :). These bees....sigh...
It's a gorgeous color scheme; I love neutrals and black and that touch of gold;wow! Precious, priceless and perfect...
Posted by: Stella | February 29, 2012 at 09:53 AM
Love your bee seed packet - looks great on the brown sack. I have that darling little pitcher & it is too cute. Fun to see it featured online. Have a wonderful day.
Posted by: Troy Louise | February 29, 2012 at 12:23 PM
Oh how wonderful! I just love these. Thank you for sharing and buzzing around!
Leticia
Posted by: Leticia | February 29, 2012 at 07:31 PM
Oh, I just *love* the "Come Little Bees" quote!!!!!
This project is so cool - I love the seed packet from the paper bag, it looks awesome!
Posted by: Meredith | February 29, 2012 at 08:41 PM
Love this! I am a sucker for bee images too!
Posted by: Melinda Wharton | February 29, 2012 at 10:41 PM
Hi Melissa!
I am just continually amazed by your designs! They are utter delight and perfection, with incredible attention to detail. Each one is a little masterpiece, and makes me just want to run back to my studio and make something with paper!! Thank you for all the inspiration you give through your lovely creations. They are always a joy to behold.
Have a wonderful day!
Becky
Posted by: Becky | March 01, 2012 at 05:28 AM
Fabulous! These are some of my favorite sets to work with! Love the bee theme, and you too!
Posted by: jan m | March 01, 2012 at 06:41 AM
Lovely, lovely projects... the pendant is gorgeous, would love to add a tiny sterling bee to it!
Posted by: Sharon Field | March 02, 2012 at 03:08 AM