I have a quick post for today as I am sneaking in under the wire for the challenge at CAS-ual Friday this week: A clean and simple project using pink.
I love playing around with Papertrey Ink's newly released Happy Hexagons stamp set and the Hexagons Cover Plate that makes it such a breeze to implement. However, I was conflicted about the results and would appreciate some honest feedback. As you will see, I have two cards, either of which I am pleased to submit for this challenge, but I am not thrilled with either. I love the idea, especially the glittered "Queen Bee". Any suggestions?
I've included the complete supply list at the end. I'm looking forward to hearing from you on this one!
Thanks for stopping by,
Suzanne
Supplies: All PTI unless noted
Card stock: white
Inks: Raspberry Fizz, Hibiscus Burst, Sweet Blush, Berry Sorbet, Autumn Rose
Stamp Sets: Happy Hexagons, Honey Bees
Dies: Hexagon Cover Plate
Martha Stewart crystal fine glitter, ZIG glue pen
Well, I like both of them. I think I like the first one just a smidgen more, with the teensy extra bit of white space - but I think I'm just a white space kind of girl. ;-) They both really are lovely. I love all the gorgeous pinks and patterns you chose - so delightful. Great work!
ReplyDelete(I like the new blog look, too! I know I haven't been here in a while - shame on me - but it looks so clean and fresh and pretty.)
No suggestions because they are both FABULOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing! I love the hexagon shapes in different patterns!
ReplyDeleteLove both cards.
ReplyDeleteSuzanne! Love new look of your blog, so elegant! My first thought when I saw your card was.......Wow wish I could come up with such a beauty. Love them both! what is wrong with you :) the first is my most favorite.love the bee too.
ReplyDeleteI like both of them, Suzanne! You are giving me wonderful ideas for when I finally get that hexagon set, too! If I was to change anything on your cards, I think on the bottom one I would angle the bee. But, as I said, I think they're both great already. :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors and design.
ReplyDeletenicely done...
ReplyDeleteThese are both gorgeous. I wouldn't change anything. I love the colors, and you know I am in love with hexagons these days. What wonderful cards for the pretty in pink challenge. I tried to do something with all my shades of pink, but couldn't pull it off. If I had to pick a favorite, I think it would be the first. I like how the bee is oriented, and just that little bit of extra white space in the corner.
ReplyDeleteSuzanne, loving those hexogons. So pretty in pink and a hit of color. Thanks for your sweet comments. Hugs
ReplyDeleteSuzanne, both of your cards are eye candy. I think your pinks are fabulous and perfect for the Pretty in Pink challenge! I wouldn't change a thing. Those hexagons are so fun, jealous because mine haven't arrived yet. Love both cards but I do like the first card more, the bee on an angle seems more fitting.
ReplyDeleteSorry I posted too quickly. Your new look on your blog is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI like both cards but do prefer the first one. I agree with Tracey about liking the angle!
ReplyDeleteI definitely like the first one better. Nice design and triangulation.
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautiful! But I am partial to the scattering-arranged 1st card! And I happen to have a thing for hexagons lately :) Love your cards, Suzanne! Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!
ReplyDeleteLove both of these pretty cards Suzanne, i love these hexagonal patterns, another thing to add to my ever growing wish list!
ReplyDeleteSuzanne, I love this hexagon die as well. I can't wait to use mine. In answer to your question about the cards, the first one works for me because of the way it brings your eye around the card and then back to the center. I love the tilt of that bee. In the second card, your eye goes off the page into the left hand corner.
ReplyDeleteReally nice job with composition and color.
Hi, Suzanne! OH look at these hexagon beauties! The first one is my favorite...and what lovely colors! Looking forward to seeing what you'll create next with the hexagons. I recently received mine. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThe more I see these hexagons the more I think I might need them. Lovely cards - I think #1 is my fave.
ReplyDeleteWhy tempt me when the coverplate is out of stock!!!!!! I'm definitely getting the stamp set and the coverplate on SAF day. LOVE what you did with it!
ReplyDeleteI think these are both amazing Suzanne!
ReplyDeleteSuzanne, don't be silly ! I love both of these cards. Really, they are both awesome! So glad you could play along this week at CAS-ual Fridays!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this and I would never have thought to use pink with a bee. It's adorable!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, Suzanne! In the first card I love the white space in the upper left balancing the larger white space. Plus the angled bee is parallel to the angled strip of hexagons. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteThey are both beautiful ~ I like the open areas at the top, bottom, and side of the first one, as well as, the bee on an angle. Great stamping with all of your hexagons!
ReplyDeleteI want this die... fabulous job.
ReplyDeleteHi Suzanne. Just love the look of these cards, but I think the first is my favorite for all the reasons stated above.
ReplyDeleteI have a lot of nerve to suggest any changes to my favorite card queen-bee, but, how about no sentiment with the bee? That stunning pink glittered bee could garner even more attention without the composition being sacrificed. The angled bee could just come in a little lower on the right. Your image is so stunning, they could easily stand on their own. (I hope to get my hexagons in any state of happiness soon!)
My oh my these are stunning!!!
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