I must admit… this is the first time I have ever used the Hexagon Hive Framelit and once I cranked it through the Big Shot…I was saying to myself – WOW…why have I not used this before!?!?!
Well…hold on tight as you will see it on Friday ( in a different way)as I have already have my posts ready for the week and I think that Friday is a “keeper” just like today is a “keeper”!!!!
Babies are sooooo darn tootin’ sweet and when you need a quick card…I have you covered! This is a fun card that it super easy to do and I used Very Vanilla as I was looking for a softer look!
If I were to do a “boy” card – I would suggest using Marina Mist with the very vanilla and this stamp set has a cute “boy” stamp as well!
Here we go!
- The base is Very Vanilla in the A-2 size but I made is a vertical card by scoring it at 5 ½”
- Using for the 1st time – the Hexagon Hive Framlit I saw an INSTANT tone on tone with the very vanilla that was bringing a smile to my face!
CONFESSION TIME: I surfed the internet on ideas with this framelit and I must admit that I was not totally wowed with ideas as I am not much into sponging and many ideas showed a darker image behind – I just love a tone on tone!
- Pulling out 2 other colors – Pink Pirouette and the Subles Designer Series Paper Stack …I ran them thru the Big Shot with the Hexagon Hive Framlits to get the little “insides” I needed for this card – and trust me – I will put the base to good use in the future!
- I used the “green glue” to put the hexagons in perfect place! Too darn cute and easy!
- The Stamp Set was Baby, We’ve Grown…fun, fresh and also super cute for Easter – (that bunny is sooooo cute) I stamped it in Melon Mambo and then used the Chalk Talk Framelit to pop it out!
- Popping it out again in the Pink Pirouette I cut that in half and then punch 2 small holes to add the Melon Mambo 1/8” ribbon to add a bit of bling…easy – fun & done!
- It is time….it is time to make the mailman smile = I did a double whammy …pulling out the stamp-a-ma-jig for perfect placement to the front of the envelope and then using the envelope liner framlit…WOWZER – so cute and done!
TIP ALERT: When doing the envelope…do the right and left side…and then the middle will work out! So easy…and it make a big impact!
- Now to the fun…. simply place Stampin’ Dimensionals behind the “full” hexagons and then use the “left-over’s” on the dimensionals (the straight ones) on the edges…and WOW = what a statement it makes! (When I did the edges…I mean the upper left and lower right corners….do not stress yourself with the tiny frame – you do not need to….the dimensionals behind the hexagons do the trick!)
I do not do a bunch of “baby” cards but I am so super pleased with the end result! This is not only cute…classic and fun but so adaptable for many variety of cards!
I have sooooo enjoyed this card…and I cannot wait to us it for other cards…it is a really – REALLY fun framelit and I cannot wait to continue to play with it!
Please make sure that you pop back later this week because I am showing you a totally different way to use this framlit …and I have some great learning tips for you…(as I learned the hard way)!!!
The snow was here and the snow is gone…I am being positive and I am going to try to fulfill a “bucket list” for me….I am looking forward for the Cherry Blossoms in DC to be in bloom…it has always been a dream for me to go down and take it all in at it’s peak – the time frame is April 8th – 12th…and when I heard that today – I did the "happy dance" as Spring is really going to make it's appearance!
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Until tomorrow!
“Sweet” card! I like the tone-on-tone, too. I can see that having a darker color underneath would be interesting, but that is a totally different idea from this soft look.
I’m looking forward to seeing your other hive card on Friday!
Cyberhugs!
Very nice use of the hexagons. Love the colors and the whole thing. 🙂
This is a “buy it or don`t buy it ” framelit . I was not sold on it until I saw it Tone on Tone on Pool Party ! I have it on my next order list . I really like how you used it and isn`t this a cute stamp set ? Those owls are a HOOT (pun intended)
Hexagon Hive framelit is one of my FAVE. There is so many different ways that it can be used and it’s so fun! The dimension is great and love how you turned it into a Baby card.
I absolutely adore Baby We’ve Grown stamp set. The Bunny just wants to hug everyone and everything!
Very nicely done Susan. Thanks so much for sharing with us!
I love the 3-D effect on your card. I too was on the fence about this framelit until I saw how Justin Krieger used it in many different ways. Yours is still another way. Yes, wow, this Hexagon Hive Thinlit is great. Thanks for sharing! I’m looking forward to your Friday post. Nancy B
This is just too sweet! I have only seen a couple cards that I really liked with this framelit but your card is just too much fun! I love the ivory look anyway. I like the little bow but that bunny would look pretty darn cute too on here. Of course you had me at the polka dots. The envelope is just too cut and fun! I would love to hear what the mail people say!
I love all your cards! You are a true inspiration. Great cards day after day.
This is really sweet! I love the tone on tone. I’ve been searching for ideas too. Just not quite sure how to use it the way I want to. I will be keeping this in mind! Thanks for the inspiration.
What a sweet baby card. I will have to add this framelit to my wish list. I like how you did the envelope too. Thanks for sharing.