Hi All!
Well, I finally got my first Stampin’ Up! order from the new catalog. I’m so excited about some of the products! I decided to get this die and this stamp set as a bundle to save a little money. It’s called Hexagon Hive, but I think I called it Honeycomb Hive in the video – there are several of these products and I keep confusing the names – sorry about that! I totally love this set – there are so many little stamps to choose from.
I purchased some Ranger watercolor paper at a scrapbook convention last weekend. I thought it would be fun to compare it to the Strathmore paper I normally use. The Ranger paper is a lot whiter, which I really like. But, it’s a lot thicker. It seems like thicker would be a good thing, but when it warps, it’s hard to flatten out with adhesive. So, I may stick with Strathmore for bigger panels and Ranger for smaller items when it comes to watercolor.
I referenced my magnetic card die storage in the video today. You can get them HERE.
On Monday my husband and I celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary, and this is the card I gave him. Our kids surprised us with the most awesome at-home dinner. They created menus, set a romantic table, and dressed up like waitresses, serving us like we were in a restaurant. It was one of the most awesome anniversary celebrations ever. They were just so adorable.
Enjoy the video and have a great week!
Supplies:
To purchase at Ellen Hutson, click the EH link. To purchase at Simon Says Stamp, click the SSS link.
 Stampin’ Up! Hex/Honey Bundle |
 Stampin’ Up! Point and Click |
 Ranger Watercolor Paper EH|SSS |
 Stamp-a-ma-jig SSS|SU |
 Peacock Feathers EH|SSS |
 Barn Door EH|SSS |
 Ranger Broad Water Brush EH|SSS |
 Aqua Painter |
 Love Letter Ink EH|SSS |
 Versafine Black Ink EH|SSS |
 White Embossing Powder |
 Clear Embossing Powder |
 Paper Piercer |
 Versamark Ink EH|SU |
 Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS |
 Black Cardstock |
 Heat Tool |
 Sizzix Big Shot EH|SSS |
 Dimensionals |
 Hero Arts Black Cardstock |
Janice Repass
Hi Darlene…..First of all Happy Anniversary and Congratulations! It’s not always easy in our crazy world to make a marriage last, and I love hearing stories of people who are making it work!
My question is about the hexagon die. Did you just not punch out all the little hexagons? You have more solids in your hexagon than the die does. What is stopping those pieces that you stamped from popping out?
It’s a very cute card….next year you will have to do something amazing for your Silver Anniversary!
Darlene DeVries
Hi Janice, the die has some solid areas – not all the hexagons pop out. It’s nice because it allows for some space for your adhesive. I know – next year is a big one! 🙂
Robin in WA
Happy Anniversary Darlene!! Congratulations on a successful marriage!! It is rare today! When your watercolor panel was dry, it didn’t seem warped. Did you do something to flatten it out? My girlfriend told me that there is a Tombow Extreme tape runner and she said it is for warped watercolor images. I haven’t seen anyone on the internet using it yet and I have my doubts about it helping much.
Darlene DeVries
Hi Robin, yes it was pretty warped, but the dimensionals helped it a lot. My ATG gun works great on warped paper, especially if used right at the edge of the cardstock. I haven’t heard about the Tombow tape.
Renee V.
Yay for you and your hubby, marriage can be such a blessing 🙂 Hugs
Anita Holmes
Happy Anniversary….loved your anniversary story with the kids participating in such a fun way! Very romantic!
I loved the card, actually love all your cards and look forward to them every Wed. Thanks so much for sharing, have learned so much from you.
Anita
Maria Rodriguez
Dear Darlene, CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND!!!!! A wish for you for many, many more years surrounded by the love of family. How sweet and amazing of your daughters to surprise you with such a creative and delicious as well as thoughtful gift.
This card is beautiful, love this hexagon die and looks amazing with the soft colors you used for the background.
As always, another wonderful and inspirational video.
DBL28
Love the card! Happy anniversary. It was our 24th anniversary on 9th June!
Casey Thrush
Love it! So cute. Nice to see the hexagon stuff used…makes me want it all the more!
Laura Norris
Great card for your anniversary! Congrats on 24 years!
Carol B
Awesome card Darlene. Happy 24th, I am on my 41st and going strong. Your daughters are amazing to throw you a wonderful anniversary dinner at home. I did enjoy that you used SU today, so fun.
Susan W
Wonderful card….that die is fabulous!
Happy Anniversary and how sweet that your kids participated in your celebration! It sounds like you are raising some wonderful children and I bet they are happy to call you Mommy and Daddy! <3
Catherine
Happy Anniversary Darlene!
Aileen
Beautiful card. Happy happy anniversary. There is nothing nicer than when someone does something to surprise us in such a nice way. Makes life so worth while doesn’t it.
Diana W.
Sweet card, Darlene. Really like this stamp set and die. And Happy Anniversary. How nice of your children to treat you. Here’s to many more anniversary cards!!
Michele
Hi!! I’ve just dipped my pinky toe in to water coloring…using Tim Holtz water color paper. Both times I’ve tried, I’ve had pilling of my paper. Recommendations for what I’m doing wrong? I will also have a small line of color at the very edges (inside) of the image. I emboss my images with versafine, just like you. 🙂 I posted a picture of a cupcake I water colored on Instagram, and you can really see the two items I need help with. Any recommendations you have would be tremendously appreciated. Yours always look so nice, and very smooth, maybe I should try the Strathmore paper?
HAPPY 24TH ANNIVERSARY!
Darlene DeVries
Hi Michele, what medium are you using for your watercolor… markers? pencils? other? I too found that the Ranger paper pills sooner than my Strathmore, so I would recommend trying out the Strathmore to see if it helps. As far as the line goes, if I understand correctly, it sounds like maybe you are applying too much color at first. Try a lighter application, then repeat if necessary. Let me know if that helps.
Sara T.
Happy Anniversary!! I love this card! Darlene, I would love to talk to you some time about how you come up with these ideas. Sometimes I feel like I get stuck on one technique and can’t seem to move past it (like now!!).
Sara T.
Happy Anniversary! I love this card! Darlene, I would love to chat about how you come up with these ideas and techniques. I’m stuck on ONE technique right now and although it’s fun and I enjoy it, I want to do MORE, but I just cannot think of any! I’m stuck!
Sara T.
Oops!! I’m so sorry about a double post! It didn’t show that my first one posted, so I tried again, then I saw they were both there.
Karen
Cute card. Happy Anniversary!
Margaret
Have been thinking about getting this die so now of course I really need to! Great card. Happy anniversary.
Debbie V
Happy Anniversary, Darlene and to your husband! Sounds like you had a memorable time! Was wondering when you are going to make another owl card???????? I can’t wait to get my new Stampin’ Up catalog–tracking said it is arriving today 🙂 🙂 🙂
Gloria Taylor
I love how u created this card. Great idea for me to possibly make my daughter’s wedding card who is getting married Aug. 9,2014. Also loved that this card can be used for other occasions with different sayings, thanks Darlene!