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Friday, July 14, 2017

Honey Bee Stamps New Release Blog Hop!

Hi all!  It's FINALLY here!  Welcome to the Honey Bee Stamps Blog Swim!  It's an ocean-themed release so yes, we're having a swim, not a hop!  Everything is available for purchase Now in our shop HERE.  And we're going to Shellabrate with some sweet prizes! ;)  TWO lucky winners will each receive a $50 gift certificate to the Honey Bee store!  All you have to do is comment on the Honey Bee stamps Blog, as well as all of the other designers, by July 16th.  Winners will be announced July 17th at Noon PST.  The fun gets started on the Honey Bee Blog HERE!

My first card features the lovely Mermaid Song stamp set.  I love that this image is so big.  This card measures about 4 1/2 x 4 1/2, to give you an idea.  I stamped it on watercolor paper then used my Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens to color everything in.  I added the Hello dies (cut out with Blu Raspberry and Smooth White card stocks) without trying to cover up too much of the image.




For my second card, I used the sweet Ocean Bliss stamp set.  I colored the mermaid with Copics then covered the rock with Desert Oasis Sand.  I love the texture the sand adds to the finished card!  The 'waves' were hand cut from vellum and white card stock.  I used Copics on the backside of the vellum to color in the waves.  I also curved the 'Wish you were' part of the sentiment to go with the curve of my 'sun'.




Next up on the Blog Swim is Bibi!  Remember to comment along the way for your chance to WIN!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,
Angel

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106 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 14, 2017 at 7:30 AM

    Very pretty cards.

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  2. The Red Haired LassJuly 14, 2017 at 7:34 AM

    I just love these mermaids!

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  3. JanJuly 14, 2017 at 7:49 AM

    Lovely cards!

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  4. UnknownJuly 14, 2017 at 8:20 AM

    I love these cards. Simple but very cute

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  5. UnknownJuly 14, 2017 at 8:21 AM

    I love these cards. Simple but very cute

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  6. Melanie rJuly 14, 2017 at 8:24 AM

    So very pretty!

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  7. flirtini83July 14, 2017 at 8:29 AM

    I like how you colored the hair.

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  8. sweet art designsJuly 14, 2017 at 9:00 AM

    Very pretty. Love the vellum idea for water

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  9. Nancy ReynoldsJuly 14, 2017 at 9:08 AM

    Lovely cards!

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  10. Amy VitrianiJuly 14, 2017 at 9:15 AM

    Adorable cards Angel!! This release is just so sweet. I love what you have created with these new stamp sets. I love all the special details on your second card!! Love the layered from the water and also the sand on your rock!! I'd have never thought to do that on the rock, but it's amazing.

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  11. FD91354July 14, 2017 at 9:46 AM

    Super cute card ideas. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  12. Charity HotrumJuly 14, 2017 at 9:53 AM

    So many mermaids! Le Sigh!

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  13. Dee EarnshawJuly 14, 2017 at 10:04 AM

    awesome cards - thanks for sharing them with us and inspiring us:)

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  14. KaypossumJuly 14, 2017 at 10:26 AM

    I love the underwater stamps and cards. Beautiful colors!

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  15. UnknownJuly 14, 2017 at 10:34 AM

    Both cards are wonderful. Their clean and simple but very beautiful!!

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  16. Erika CrawfordJuly 14, 2017 at 11:30 AM

    Wish I could do hair like you. These girls are beautiful!

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  17. Peggy BonovаJuly 14, 2017 at 11:36 AM

    Pretty cards! Thank you for sharing them with us!

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  18. SSavidgeJuly 14, 2017 at 11:41 AM

    Very cute cards! Love the colors on your first one.

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  19. Maryjo MonterossoJuly 14, 2017 at 12:00 PM

    This is such a fun release and your cards are so cute. Love the colors. Thanks for sharing.

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  20. Arianna BarbaraJuly 14, 2017 at 12:14 PM

    Oh my!!! I'm totally in love for your stunning cards!!!

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  21. Karen DJuly 14, 2017 at 12:14 PM

    They are do very cute, I just love them!

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  22. Elise SmithJuly 14, 2017 at 12:43 PM

    These mermaids are darling! Of course the first one reminds me of Ariel :)

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  23. UnknownJuly 14, 2017 at 12:57 PM

    Wonderful card. The mermaid is so cute.

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  24. UnknownJuly 14, 2017 at 1:34 PM

    Love your card...so very colorful, and I love color! :) Thank you for sharing! :)

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  25. Valentina BJuly 14, 2017 at 1:36 PM

    Both of your cards are really great! Nicely watercoloured image in the fist one and a sand rock is fantastic in the second one. ;)

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  26. TwinelsJuly 14, 2017 at 2:10 PM

    Love these

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  27. UnknownJuly 14, 2017 at 2:57 PM

    Very cute, love the image of the mermaid blowing on the shell and the colors you used!

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  28. UnknownJuly 14, 2017 at 4:06 PM

    Thanks for sharing. Cute cards!

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  29. UnknownJuly 14, 2017 at 4:23 PM

    What beautiful cards. The sand embellishment is amazing. It adds such wonderful texture.

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  30. candace1221July 14, 2017 at 4:32 PM

    Your first card is so fresh! Cute!

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  31. dligonJuly 14, 2017 at 4:32 PM

    so very cute! Thanks for sharing!

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  32. Teresa Godines #6857July 14, 2017 at 5:13 PM

    Love your coloring. Thanks for the inspiration

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  33. Enchanted PaperieJuly 14, 2017 at 5:20 PM

    Very cute!

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  34. Gretchen KinseyJuly 14, 2017 at 5:41 PM

    What beautiful mermaids Honey Bee has come out with!! Gorgeous cards!!

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  35. Gretchen KinseyJuly 14, 2017 at 5:44 PM

    What beautiful mermaids that honeybee has come out with for the July release. Gorgeous cards!!

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  36. Mary HolshouserJuly 14, 2017 at 6:14 PM

    Great coloring.
    Cute cards.
    thanks for sharing.

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  37. Lorna CJuly 14, 2017 at 6:22 PM

    Beautiful cards! Those stamps are stunning!

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  38. SallyannJuly 14, 2017 at 6:39 PM

    Absolutely adorable! Love your card :)

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  39. Elizabeth BonillaJuly 14, 2017 at 7:43 PM

    Lovely!

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  40. HelenJuly 14, 2017 at 8:02 PM

    Two delightful takes on the mermaids in this set. Thanks for sharing them.

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  41. UnknownJuly 14, 2017 at 8:05 PM

    I am loving these darling mermaids!

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  42. CatherineJuly 14, 2017 at 8:25 PM

    These mermaids look really fun to color!

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  43. Brenda C.July 14, 2017 at 8:25 PM

    Lovely cards! These mermaids are gorgeous!

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  44. Brenda C.July 14, 2017 at 8:27 PM

    Lovely cards! These mermaids are gorgeous!

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  45. UnknownJuly 14, 2017 at 8:47 PM

    I really like your cards. The second is my favorite! :-)

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  46. UnknownJuly 14, 2017 at 8:56 PM

    Love your mermaid card. Honey Bee stamps and dies are very different from other stamp lines. They are always so creative and different and the new release is no exception.

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  47. VonmariedesignJuly 14, 2017 at 9:28 PM

    Beautiful cards, lovely coloring.

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  48. SarahJuly 14, 2017 at 9:40 PM

    Lovely. Would like to have them all but Bliss is my favorite mermaid. Thanks for sharing your art.

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  49. UnknownJuly 14, 2017 at 9:41 PM

    Lovely cards, thank you for sharing.

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  50. cindybearjJuly 14, 2017 at 9:54 PM

    I love your cards. The highlights in the second mermaids hair makes it really look glossy. The first little mermaid just looks so happy.

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  51. NatalieJuly 14, 2017 at 10:13 PM

    Really cute cards! Love the colors and design.
    natgodfrey4@gmail.com

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  52. JessJuly 14, 2017 at 10:15 PM

    Awww love your mermaid cards

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  53. HeatherJuly 14, 2017 at 10:36 PM

    I am lovin' these cards - so pretty!

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  54. JanelleJuly 14, 2017 at 10:36 PM

    Your cards are adorable! These mermaids are just so sweet!

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  55. Joyful ImperfectionsJuly 14, 2017 at 10:48 PM

    I like the clean and simple design, but yet the vivid red hair! Very nicely done! I haven't really been interested in the mermaid craze, but this release makes me want it all!

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  56. Mayras DesignsJuly 14, 2017 at 10:52 PM

    Super lovely !!
    Hugs&Blessings,
    Mayra

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  57. sagehavenJuly 14, 2017 at 11:23 PM

    Beautiful! I especially love the red haired mermaid :)

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  58. Denise BryantJuly 14, 2017 at 11:27 PM

    Such pretty cards! I love these adorable mermaids! Beautiful coloring on your cards!

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  59. Rema DeLeeuwJuly 14, 2017 at 11:38 PM

    Love your cards!

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  60. Roberta S.July 15, 2017 at 12:24 AM

    I am loving the coloring of each mermaid by each blogger. Love them all.

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  61. Stefanie WhiteJuly 15, 2017 at 12:31 AM

    Such pretty cards!

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  62. LiisaJuly 15, 2017 at 12:44 AM

    Such cute mermaid cards.

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  63. CheriJuly 15, 2017 at 12:46 AM

    I love your red-headed metmaid card! She is so cute blowing on that conch shell!

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  64. ReginaJuly 15, 2017 at 12:59 AM

    your mermaids are adorable! I love the colors!

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  65. Renee VJuly 15, 2017 at 1:42 AM

    These are so cute, great job!

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  66. Kathy SJuly 15, 2017 at 4:02 AM

    This release was mer-made for me. I love your cards.
    Thanks.

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  67. Kathy SJuly 15, 2017 at 4:04 AM

    This release was mer-made for me. I love your cards.
    Thanks.

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  68. Kathy SJuly 15, 2017 at 4:07 AM

    Love your mermaid cards. Thanks

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  69. Evelyn vasquezJuly 15, 2017 at 4:42 AM

    Lovely cards. I'm fascinated with the hair color.

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  70. Karen GerekJuly 15, 2017 at 4:45 AM

    The entire release this month is so magical. You created two wonderful cards that are filled with inspiration.

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  71. bev pJuly 15, 2017 at 4:57 AM

    love the rock texture on the second card! Thanks so much for these.

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  72. Sarah Biswabic July 15, 2017 at 6:14 AM

    Your cards are so beautiful! I love the mermaids on both of them.

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  73. UnknownJuly 15, 2017 at 6:49 AM

    I think the mermaid with the shell is my favorite! So pretty!

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  74. UnknownJuly 15, 2017 at 7:06 AM

    So pretty. Beautiful colors!

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  75. Vivian FooJuly 15, 2017 at 7:10 AM

    Pretty cards.

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  76. Teresa DoyleJuly 15, 2017 at 7:13 AM

    WOW Angel, your cards are fantastic. This is a great hop and I am really enjoying it!

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  77. Cynthia ColeJuly 15, 2017 at 7:31 AM

    Love the hair on your mermaids!

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  78. Diane MJuly 15, 2017 at 7:45 AM

    Just adorable.

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  79. UnknownJuly 15, 2017 at 7:52 AM

    Very pretty!

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  80. Deborah KayeJuly 15, 2017 at 9:07 AM

    Your cards are lovely! The coloring is beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

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  81. Mrsfish02July 15, 2017 at 10:17 AM

    Wouldn't it be nice to have such beautiful hair? Love your color choices on both cards. Thanks.

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  82. JaniceJuly 15, 2017 at 1:30 PM

    Gorgeous work!

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  83. StephanieJuly 15, 2017 at 1:41 PM

    Love your mermaids - all beautiful :)

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  84. Pam NJuly 15, 2017 at 1:43 PM

    Like your use of colors for this mermaid card

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  85. JessicaJuly 15, 2017 at 2:47 PM

    Beautiful cards! Love honey bee stamps

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  86. KeelyJuly 15, 2017 at 3:16 PM

    Love the colors! Thank you for sharing!

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  87. Sue DJuly 15, 2017 at 4:42 PM

    Very pretty mermaid cards. I like your coloring and the stacked Hello on the first one.

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  88. JiayingJuly 15, 2017 at 7:23 PM

    Love both colors. Honey Bee has some really nice and unique embellishments!

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  89. Barb H.July 15, 2017 at 7:35 PM

    really pretty

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  90. D.Ann CJuly 15, 2017 at 7:57 PM

    I really like that meditative mermaid with her long waves of hair!!

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  91. StampinwithAlohaJuly 15, 2017 at 10:21 PM

    Pretty cards! Love mermaids! Was sitting on the fence for this set (I have a lot of mermaid sets already), but now I think I got to have it!

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  92. Stampin_melissaJuly 15, 2017 at 10:41 PM

    Beautiful, I love the texture the sand adds!

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  93. LisaJuly 15, 2017 at 11:24 PM

    Both so beautiful! And love the sand... need to check that out! Really very lovely cards!

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  94. Angela WaltersJuly 16, 2017 at 12:16 AM

    Beautiful job coloring both of your mermaids! They are both beautiful!

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  95. HannahJuly 16, 2017 at 2:46 AM

    So pretty! Thank you so much!

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  96. MirellaJuly 16, 2017 at 5:18 AM

    Really sweet cards, that stone looks totally real!

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  97. Marjorie DUMONTIER July 16, 2017 at 5:27 AM

    I love the dimension you gave to your "Hello" sentiment !

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  98. AnonymousJuly 16, 2017 at 6:59 AM

    Love the waves, super cute

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  99. DanaJuly 16, 2017 at 8:33 AM

    Fabulous cards!! Love how you used sand!!

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  100. SandraJuly 16, 2017 at 11:23 AM

    Very cute. Love the colors.

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  101. Lady JoyfulJuly 16, 2017 at 12:51 PM

    Really sweet cards. Those mermaids are so pretty.

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  102. Jeanne BeamJuly 16, 2017 at 3:31 PM

    Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing...

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  103. SusanJuly 16, 2017 at 4:13 PM

    LOVE the hello card!
    Susan

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  104. dianemdbJuly 16, 2017 at 4:58 PM

    Love mermaids. Beautiful cards.

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  105. Sandy SmallJuly 17, 2017 at 12:06 AM

    Nice cards! The sand on the rock looked very dimensional. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  106. Celeste GoffJuly 17, 2017 at 5:49 AM

    Angel, your mermaid cards are just gorgeous!!! I'm loving this new release!

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