Thursday, January 24, 2013

A Study in: Boxes (Bee Hexies)


 Thinking more about the whole "boxes" concept and how to use them for a card, I decided to try a different shape. Hexagons. And why not make the shape itself a card, without a base. So I made one long hexagon shape, cut it in 1 1/4" increments, and attached them all together to form a honeycomb.


 I chose this double-sided paper for the pattern on the outside, and the honey color on the inside. The bee is from an old wood-mount stamp, and is flying outside his home with the help of a strip of acetate. To hide the strip holding the bee, I cut a length of the honey paper and attached it on top. The bee is facing the "happy", so "bee happy."


 I was nervous stamping the "happy" directly on the hexie, so I did it on some washi tape first with stazon ink, and then just put the tape on. Much less stressful.


Like the others in this series (tiles, notebook paper, and antique bottles) it folds flat for mailing. 

This is for the Moxie Fab World challenge to make a itty bitty card less than 3" (this one folds down to be 1 1/4" x 2 3/4") and for the CAS-ual Fridays challenge to make a card with one really long side and one really short side.


Thanks for looking!
-Kelly

23 comments:

  1. Wowzers Kelly this is out of this world creative!!!

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  2. What a fun and creative card! Thanks for playing along this week at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  3. This is an absolute, sure fire winner. And, so super creative.

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  4. I love how every time you post, you have something unique and SO VERY creative to share! Love this honeycomb idea!!

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  5. Oh my! How awesome is this creation! Love the wonderful folding and that it also stays flat for mailing! So glad that you join the fun with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  6. Well this is about the coolest thing ever! You never cease to amaze me! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  7. You are soooo creative. I know what you mean about getting nervous to stamp on the finished project. Adorable!

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  8. OK I'm up off the floor now!!!
    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the way you think outside the box ;)

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  9. How much better can you get with this box thing? You've been so clever already.

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  10. This is so cool Kelly! Incredible design! Thanks so much for playing along with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  11. I would love to know how your mind works to think like that...it's so unique...i bet you're good in maths, music and that you write poetry...right?!

    I love the honeycomb card and i wonder what is next? a rocket ship? a Willis tower?...

    Bravo Kelly!!

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  12. Love to see how you move on to a new shape & totally get the hesitation to stamp directly on the card base - using the washi was a great idea!

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  13. Amazing! I love visiting your blog each day and seeing what you have in store for us. I am never disappointed. :)

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  14. This is SO creative. I love it.

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  15. These three d cards are just amazing, but then again, your projects are always amazing and inspiring.

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  16. Wow! I'm out of words... (and that's unusual for me! lol!)

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  17. Get out! Super creative and totally fun!

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  18. Hey Kelly! Thanks for linking this up to the Make an Itty Bitty Card Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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I absolutely love reading comments. Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave one! - Kelly