Wow, it took me all day to round up all these BEES!!! I finally managed to get all 22 of them, and they are all here on this card, on their way to Mississippi!! Check out Cindy's fun Teaparty here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...443024?cpage=1
I used another vintage Stampin' Up set here!! Betsy The Beekeeper. I'm not sure the year... probably about 1997. I feel kinda guilty now for buying new stamps, because I have so many like this one, that have been untouched for probably over 10 years! It was really fun playing with this one today!!
TFL!!
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Registered: August 1, 2006 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 26450
Tue, Aug 11, 2009 @ 4:20 PM
I'm glad you dusted Betsy off. She has been one of my favorite images for a long time. I love all the bees that your brought to the teaparty in MS. Look at all the little flowers that you brought too. That ought to keep the bees too busy to fight over who gets to be the queen of the new hive for Uncle Beeford. I like how you stamped on that ribbon.
Registered: October 18, 2008 Location: Arizona-It's a DRY heat! Posts: 4965
Tue, Aug 11, 2009 @ 4:47 PM
I have never seen this stamp, and I love the card you made using her! So perfect for today's tea party. Gorgeous coloring, great layout and just a fantastic card all the way around!
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39216
Tue, Aug 11, 2009 @ 4:47 PM
Now this truly is a bee keeper. What a sweet old image. I just love this. Your coloring is awesome. Love all your wonderful bees! Super fine card. TFS :0)
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 16414
Tue, Aug 11, 2009 @ 4:53 PM
Wow - this stamp is awesome. I love the details on it and the sentiment is precious. I know what you mean about that guilt when you buy a new one - all those old stamps just gathering dust....
22 bees is a lot - that surely will help out Beeford. Betsy may be able to help him since she seems so experienced with hives/bees and all. Great job and TFS.
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Registered: October 15, 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 40093
Tue, Aug 11, 2009 @ 5:18 PM
Too cute, Kris! Love this wonderful image and all the bees! Terrific layout! You win the prize so far for bringing the most bees! I'm embarassed to have brought only one, but he's a giant! And very flamboyant, too! He might have a thing for Betsy!
Registered: July 17, 2005 Location: Staying inky in eastern Connecticut Posts: 69012
Tue, Aug 11, 2009 @ 5:44 PM
what a sweetheart she is.........and ya know what.....she looks familiar....wonder if I have her twin gathering dust in a drawer in the workshop...just might.....tfs
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Registered: June 15, 2004 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 13134
Tue, Aug 11, 2009 @ 5:49 PM
A classic! So glad you used this stamp. All those bees you collected are pretty darn impressive. Uncle Beeford is going to be delighted. Like the bkgrd. pattern you chose.
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Tue, Aug 11, 2009 @ 6:58 PM
Hi Kris! OMG! Before I read your comment, I counted 21 but am happy to take your word at 22 because more is better! I remember this sweet little image! Its perfect for this challenge! Betsy is looking good sporting all of your little bees. I wonder if old Uncle Beeford Bumble will take a liking to Betsy!!! She does look like she knows her way around the beehive!
Its getting a little wild here but the bees seem to be settling in.....Old Beeford just might be back in business! I love your card!
