Tuesday, June 08, 2021

It's a Bee

 Hello... 
I'm back today with a card for two challenges
 
I always enjoy joining in with the CAS Mix Up and this month it's watercolour - How could I not?

And then there's the fabulous challenge with my friends at Double D who have supplied this lovely mood board for inspiration


And... I just love bees!
So I had to pull out my pens and paints, though I've never attempted drawing a bee before, yes I did have a stamp but I wanted to try my own and I am quite pleased with the result
 

 I tried to photograph the shine on his wings but I couldn't - Trust me it's there... My flowers and leaves are all hand drawn and there is sparkle in the centre of the yellow flower but again hard to capture


He is in 'flight' as per the prompt at the CAS Mix UP  
and judging by his legs, he's already visited a few flowers
 

 It's been a while since I sketched and painted and now I want to do more Lol!
 
Thanks so much for your visit, have a lovely day
 
~ Ros ~

22 comments:

Marcia Hill said...

WOW!! What an awesome card Ros! Your hand drawn bee is perfection and of course I'm loving all the beautiful flowers you've drawn and water colored too! FABULOUS card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

I Card Everyone said...

Ros, it couldn't BEE more perfect!!! I am already predicting a win here! LOve the pollen you've added to his little legs... and every blossom is perfection!
BEE u tiful!
=]

Christine Alexander said...

Wow I was convinced you stamped the bee. Awesome card ♥

nancy littrell said...

OMG and Wow!!! Amazing free hand painted bee, flowers and leaves, my friend. Love your die cut frame and dry embossed background too. You are soooo talented, Ros. Love and Hugs and so pleased you joined us at CAS Mix Up..Nancy

Viv said...

Oh he looks all fluffy and real Ros!
Fabulous card. Happy you joined in my challenge at CAS Mix Up too! xx

Pat said...

A beautifully drawn and coloured bee (I actually thought it was stamped) and also the super flowers and leaves Ros and love the wonderful black die cut frame with some very pretty foliage, and the embossed triangular die in the background which definitely adds that extra something. x

Carole said...

This is lovely Ros...you are a true artist. I love your little bee ad the whole composition...brilliant. xx

Bonnie said...

Your bee looks like he could fly off the page, Ros! He's so fat and fuzzy just like the bees buzzing around our deck! Love the framing and gorgeous flowers too! Thanks so much for sharing this gem with us at CAS Mix Up!

Leslie Miller said...

Your bee is better than any stamped bee. Just look at the hairs! He's so fuzzy and cute. Everything about your card is truly gorgeous, Ros. Love love love it! Thanks for playing with us at CAS Mix Up!

conil said...

I am beyond impressed with your hand drawn bee and those gorgeously painted flowers. I love the graphic addition of the dry embossing. What a beautiful addition to the CAS Mix Up.

Darlene said...

Oh Ros this is just awesome! I LOVE seeing your creativity at work and this design is so amazing! LOVE your bee (he's perfect) and yep looks like he's been very busy flower hopping! LOL Once again, I'm so impressed with your artistic talent and SO HAPPY you've come to play along in our challenge! Always fun visiting your blog and seeing what you've been up to! HUGS!
Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Bee-inspired’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
DOUBLE D Challenge Blog
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Please stop in for a visit!

Loll said...

Oh my gosh ... I LOVE this card Ros!!! The bee is awesome ... especially with the hairy body and legs - fantastics! And your flowers and leaves are gorgeous. LOVE the black contrast of your framing and hanging vines. Perfection! Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up! xx

Kathy Krug said...

This is a real show stopper, Ros. I love everything about it. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Double D Challenge Blog. We need to see more of you.
Kathy
DD DT

Diane said...

WOW, what a fabulously created card this is, beautiful flowers and I LOVE the fuzzy bee, I AGREE with Leslie that this bee is better then any bee stamp I have seen! Thank you my friend for joining our challenge at Double D!
Diane DD DT {Nellies Nest}

Maria said...

Truly, an amazing card, Ros!! I never would have guessed that you hand drew the bee if you didn’t say so. It turned out looking very real! Amazing detail!! Beautiful leaves and flowers, too! And, love all the black with the hanging vines! Such a beauty your card is Ros! I would frame this card, so gorgeous!!!

Conniecrafter said...

You are quite the artist, just Beautiful, I love this one too!

HilaryJane said...

Simply stunning and beautiful. Love the embossed triangle in the background too, such a clever little detail xx

aussie aNNie said...

Gorgeous designed card and love the bees so delightful for our current challenge, "BEE inspired. " Thanks for joining in at [aNNie Designer for Double D challenges
https://thejourneyisthestarthere.blogspot.com/{My Blog}

Greta said...

Totally amazing, Ros! I think this little painting is one of your best--love your style!

Mac Mable said...

Fabulous sketching and painting and such a unique and glorious card Ros x.

Pauline said...

Oh my goodness Ros, what a stunning card! You are amazingly talented, and I probably sound like a broken record, as I've said this many times. Love this Ros!

Barbara said...

Ros, this is nothing short of breathtaking - all the detail, the beautiful colors! What a fantastic card! Yes, more bees!