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Queen Bee Creations
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Located in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, I am the owner and artist at Queen Bee Creations. I love taking furniture and even decor items that are a little tired and worn, upcycling and refreshing them to breathe new life into them. Ultimately... to help them be loved once again! Crafting has long been a part of my life - both as a creative outlet and as a means of adding some personal touches to my home.
I hope you find some inspiration within the channel to try something new, to play and create!
I hope you find some inspiration within the channel to try something new, to play and create!
No Glue, No Sew Pumpkins!
This is a the perfect little Fall Craft for when you have next to no time... but still want to craft! It is also perfect for getting the 'littles' involved or even for those working with Seniors. An old pool noodle will easily make a whole pumpkin patch of these!
I used ribbon to make mine but you could use old fabric strips - I think the rough edges would make a rustic and tattered looking pumpkin that would be adorable.
Sometimes you just need a little something that lets you feel accomplished but that doesn't stress you out along the way... or a craft that allows you create a LOT, for a little, in a short amount of time!
Don't forget to check out our website for your craft and decor nee...
I used ribbon to make mine but you could use old fabric strips - I think the rough edges would make a rustic and tattered looking pumpkin that would be adorable.
Sometimes you just need a little something that lets you feel accomplished but that doesn't stress you out along the way... or a craft that allows you create a LOT, for a little, in a short amount of time!
Don't forget to check out our website for your craft and decor nee...
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Hallowe’en Owl Wreath
Просмотров 8712 часов назад
This all started with a thrifted find - the black Owl! how fabulous is he? I coupled him with tons of Dollar Tree ribbons... and I mean tons. I truly added up the base spools of black (that i had to go to 3 Dollar Tree stores to get since none of them seemed to have any substantial number of the spools left in stock) ... 10! And... truly... I would have been even happier if I'd had 11. So... 11...
Coffee Grinder Turned Decor
Просмотров 13819 часов назад
I love how this turned out! It may have taken a couple of turns and pivots to get there... but they say the journey is what matters so I'm sure there were lessons along the way I need to think about! However, if the end result was worth it then it's all good!! for the paint and transfer used, other craft or decor needs check out our website at: www.QueenBeeCreationsHome.com We ship throughout C...
Painting Tutorial with Alcohol Inks
Просмотров 81День назад
Another tutorial where we continue to explore alcohol inks... moving them with an air puffer, combining them with a little Acrylic ink and pens and alcohol ink markers... in essence we are playing and having fun! I'm using a Grafix paper : amzn.to/3T81o53 but I also have used Nara and Yupo paper for alcohol inks also. I have the Ranger line of Alcohol Inks on the website but also use the T-Rex ...
How to Use Copper Leaf
Просмотров 161День назад
We often have decor items that we need to switch up to match a 'new' look. Sometimes its our children's decor that needs an upgrade as they 'age out' of previous decor items. And sometimes we just want to introduce a little 'bling'! Whatever the reason, gilding leaf can help us to do the above. Whether you're making over a piggy bank, a candlestick or adding leafing to edging and details on fur...
Mini Needle Felted Birds … and what to do with them!
Просмотров 138День назад
This is such a cute (and quick!) little needle felting project! It started out more as a decor project, inspired by the wood pieces donated by a lovely customer and friend of mine... but I thought the little birds would be a cute addition so... you get a tutorial on both. Although, admittedly, the assembly of the trees and birds in them was the quickest part! This is a great project for a begin...
Starting a Watercolour Journal
Просмотров 5014 дней назад
Starting a Watercolour Journal is really all about creating a more formalized way to practice! We don't get better without practice... and these small journal pages are the perfect size to do this! Each little page can serve as an opportunity to play with a different technique, to learn about shading and depth and bleeding and.... ALL the things! I'll be dropping in these videos along the way a...
Paint Staining Wood Stairs
Просмотров 9714 дней назад
This is a very practical video which not only demonstrates how to use paints as coloured stains on raw wood, but the things you should consider specifically when looking to stain stair caps. This sort of thing goes on behind-the-scenes in the shop and I thought that i should perhaps show a bit of these elements given many of you are often looking to update your homes. Although I am using this o...
Rooster Update with Paint Washes
Просмотров 20114 дней назад
Colour washes are a great way to create layers of colour, providing a subtle multi-toned effect. When layered over a metallic base, the final effect can be quite magical. Today we take a simple resin rooster and turn him into something more majestic. Although I am using this technique on a figurine, bear in mind that you can use this same process on anything from furniture to candlesticks. Chan...
Updating an Old Stool
Просмотров 23221 день назад
A quick little makeover... not a professional upholstery job... the stool itself wasn't worth it... but sometimes you just need it to be quick and done. I was gifted the stool, the paint I had of course, the little bit of padding was leftover from another project and the two fabrics used were thrifted. Inexpensive and serviceable. It was worth the 'save' but not really worth putting in more tha...
Carved Wood Picture
Просмотров 10221 день назад
I do not have great wood carving tools - mostly because I never envisioned carving wood. The set that I have is very basic and I picked it up to carve rubber - which is infinitely softer. So... I tried to keep this craft fairly simple... on par with my skill level, lack of experience and the possession of poor tools. I still think it came out cute. I guess the learning here is to not let the la...
Thrift Flipping Projects for Resale
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Thrift Flipping Projects for Resale
So cute❤
Thanks Sherry!!!
Those are darling.....love love!. I'm 76, not too much trouble with my hands and so will make for little gifties for my Bible study group. Thank you
Perfect Kathy… I hope they enjoy them!
Holy cutesicles!! Thanks Cindy!! Sharing this with my grandson!!
It’s a great one for kids I think..l hope he enjoys it!
Ok, so how did you come up with this one?! So clever and cute! They’d make great place card holders for Thanksgiving dinner..🙃
That’s a great idea Wendy… thanks for coming up either way that!
Gonna try some !🎃🎃🎃
They are just as easy as they look... you'll have fun!!
Cindy could you cut the noddle in any lengths and cut the sides and glue layer them on a base to get the ripple pumpkin look ?
Sure! See... I go simple... you go complex! No reason that wouldn't work - just use a good glue. If you're doing a 3 dimensional pumpkin you likely don't need a base, just glue them together, but you could use the noodles to create a 2-D version on a backboard... in a frame perhaps?
Cindy I love that you do complex to easy kid friendly. These are adorable! ❤😊❤
We all need a break from more complicated things some times... something that doesn't take up too much brain-space...
That's just adorable. ❤ I love it.
Nothing wrong with cute and quick!!
Super cute!
Thanks Patti!!
I tried this. Did not work. Turn into a mad ball. Not good
It's really important to keep the backing paper on until you're at the surface you want to apply it to and then slide it offwith a flat hand... trying to maintain it's shape. If you have lightly misted the surface you're applying it to with water, it will help you to 'move' the transfer and eliminate wrinkles. I did another video using this technique - on a rocking chair this time. I got better at it... it might give you a few more points. ruclips.net/video/7l62BDUgRK0/видео.html
Love it Cindy! I agree that adding anything else would have detracted from what you have created. My only thought is to do something to make his eyes stand out as he seems to get lost a bit amidst the black…. Curious what the diameter of the wreath is….🙏🏻
Wendy... the finished wreath is about 22" in diameter. I agree about his eyes... I did cut back some of the feathers around them so you can see them but... they are black too!
@@QueenBeeCreations you are so clever, I know you’ll find a way to make them pop!
Your stopping point was just right. It turned out great.
In my head 'more' worked... in reality... not so much!!!
It is perfect Cindy! ❤😊❤
Thanks Marlee... a little different for me but... ya gotta go outside your comfort zone some times... and I like it!!
You always brighten my day! Your authenticity is so refreshing! And I love the project!
Awww... Wendy... you are good for my soul!
Why don't you tidy up your background? It is hard to watch with all that mess behind you.
Mess??? That's my project 'stash'!!! LOL!!!
Super helpful Cindy! Thanks so much for the instruction.🙏🏻
You are welcome... hope it helps!!
Loved how this turned out. It's so pretty. Maybe find a small copper knob for the drawer. I think it was well worth the struggle. 😊
I'm on the hunt for the knob... though I have thought I could maybe get away with copper leafing the existing one...!!
@@QueenBeeCreations That would work.
Absolutely love how it turned out
Thank you Mattie!
What a great save love it! ❤😊❤
thanks Marlee!!
So sorry about the pitcher!🙁. I see it with a fern planted in it ( might have to put a saucer under it depending on how leaky the crack has made it!)🙃
I know... and then I forgot to take it out of the store and someone bought it... had to explain why they couldn't have it... it was a thing! They ended up wanting it replaced with a 'surprise' item in their order... fingers crossed they love what I sent!
Beautifully done!!! I cannot wait to try this!
There's a lot of great additional info in the description and in answers to and from others... worth checking out or troubleshooting with if you have issues. For me... it was really as straightforward as in the video - no hidden tricks. I did a Q&A video follow up and since then have also done ornaments with Alcohol Inks and Mirror effects and one with glitter. All are on the channel... just search alcohol inks and they'll pop up! I still make these every year!!
Just recipe
The recipe is in the video description... I wouldn't leave you without!!
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I see you have sealer and UV protectant listed but I didn't see when that was used.
I don't use it for this project myself (that's why it's not in the video) but others expressed concern over the fact that alcohol inks are UV sensitive. I do seal my alcohol ink paintings with a UV protectant and sealer and I dropped that into the list in case they opted to use it. You would spray the inside of the ball before adding any inks... spray, dry and then start the project.
Ima make a join now, thanks <3 (Iam in Amsterdam so its legal)
I don't even know what that means...???
That was really fun. Please do more of these tutorials. TFS ❤
Thanks Sandi!! Always helpful to know what you want to see more of... in this case because I love playing with these inks!!
will this work with plactic balls
Yes, absolutely!! Any of my other alcohol ink ornament videos do also.
Does the inside paint ever move, separate & pull down over time?
Not if it's fully dry before sealing... I've never had an issue...
I outlined the colors in gold leaf. Then sprayed with a high gloss spray. Turned out even more gorgeous than I expected. Thanks so much for this tutorial. You are Wonderful!
Perfect! That sounds lovely... glad it worked for you!!
Very pretty 👍♥️
thank you... I thought it was fun!!
I have never leafed nor did I know there were sooo many different kinds of leaf out in the wild. Thank you for this wonderful tutorial!! The copper piggy is adorbs!!!
I haven't yet tried a patterned leaf but... I may just have to give it a go. Gold is probably the most commonly used leaf but I wanted to show how lovely the copper is... silver leaf is also easy to find and can look great as gilding on decor items, especially for those preferring more silver accents than gold.
Another great one Cindy! Never would have thought of leafing a piggy bank!🙃
Ahhh…now…that’s what I’m here for… tho it looks good, doesn’t it?
@@QueenBeeCreations It does indeed!
I like the idea. TFS.😊
Thank you! 😊
This is so cool! Use books for many projects and this is so cool.
thank you Tabitha!!
Thanks for the tutorial! I will definitely be making these as Christmas gifts this year but will be using plastic balls for safety. Have everything I need to get started so I can't wait to play 🙂
Plastic balls work just the same and look the same so have fun! I’ve also done a version using alcohol ink and glitter… just enter those parameters into the search bar on the channel to check it out.
WHEN I BLOW MINE WITH THE AIR IT MAKES SPIDER LEG LOOKING SPOTS. IT DOESNT SPREAD OUT ALOT. AM I DOING IT WRONG?
It's all a function of 'where' you are directing the air in the ball. and how close the nozzle is to the ink you're trying to move. The closer and more direct the more it's going to give you the splatter look... perhaps the spider legs you're referring to. I blow the air in but off to the side of the 'fresh' ink. You can opt to try 'swirling' the ink a little instead and see if that works for you better.
New Subscriber here from GA🥰 So, Miss or Mrs Queen 🐝. 🥰Love that name! I was looking up Christmas bulbs to make this year for our tree, and stumbled across your video. What beautiful rustic looking bulbs you made and decided to check it out. Well, as I was watching, I saw you throw the box away, or should I say flung it.😂 it cracked me up so bad that I said… “yep! That deserves a subscriber!!”😂🤣😂🤣 Crackkkk meeee upppp!!!🤣Love it! 🥰 They came out beautiful!!! Definitely making for our tree this year. Thank you sooo much!! Looking forward to more throw flinging!!🤣😂🤣😂 God Bless🙏🏻❤️
Welcome Mary Ellen!! Sheesh! Box throwing... I hate to think what else I likely do during videos but... nothing is scripted and I just do the craft/project... I don't edit out mistakes so... that either works for some or not... but I think you learn as much from me messing something up!
❤They are so precious ❤❤❤
I'm a little partial... but I agree!!
@@QueenBeeCreations I have a needle felting kit in my stash and did start to attempt to do it but stabbed my fingers quite a bit 😢 and haven’t attempted to have another go yet. 🤦♀️
Thanks for the tutorial. Also, I haven't used German statice in years, and now you've reminded me of it again.😊
Oooh... those needles are SHARP!! Can't say I haven't ever stabbed myself... especially when doing things like those little beaks! It does get better/easier and less pokes as you work with it more...
Sandi... I had to look up German Statice... would never have known the name!!! Better than referring to them as 'these little flowers'...!!!
Just seeing this is 2024, thanks for great ideas for this season!!
That's the beauty of RUclips... the ideas are there for you to find... regardless of when they were posted. Glad you found this one... I love them!!
It looks nice but with so much going on I it’s the charger it takes away from the center piece.
It’s always a question of the goal in designing, isn’t it? The center piece could be the star, an equal player or just background, depending upon what you want. You could certainly have done an entirely different design to make the center tin the main feature.
Pretty items this week.😊
Thanks Sandi... some nice finds!!!
Can you introduce glitter?
Absolutely but it's a slightly different process... video for it is here: ruclips.net/video/CL3Bdk669KU/видео.html
So sweet! You make things look so easy!
They are! But I’m looking forward to continuing to try new watercolour mini projects with you… only way to get better!
Loved this video. Gonna try it
That's exciting! let me know how it goes!!!
Beautiful colours Cindy!😮
thanks Toni... I'm really digging the purple tones with the copper and wondering why I don't use purples more often!!
Thank you Cindy! I love it!
You're welcome... though you are well armed with 'stains' to use up and not paint!!
Cindy the match is perfect! I will be removing carpet on my stairs. There is some good hardwood under it! Can’t wait to try this!
Ahhh... read your other post first... this is a useful tip in the event that store-bought stains don't have the colour you're looking for.... so much easier to 'mix' the paints to get the match than purchasing a lot of stains to try to get it right!
So helpful Cindy! I love the pragmatic focus. Just wondering if you can get ablended effect with different color washes similar to what you can achieve with alcohol inks?
Because you're applying the washes/stains to open, unsealed wood, they absorb quite quickly. So... blending in its truest sense isn't really possible. However, you can lay a first colour down in 'patches' and then back fill the open areas with another colour wash, overlapping areas to create layered colours... if that makes sense!!
This was so interesting. When I took the old carpeting off my stairs, they were a very dark damaged mahogany stain. I am wondering if this process would work, just not in grey tones.
Bear in mind I'm doing this on bare wood. If you are planning to sand down the stairs first then you could stain them in any colour paint you choose. Depending upon the type of wood Mahogany stain is a little notorious for really sinking down into the crevasses and hard to sand out fully... but... depending upon the colour you're going with that extra detail could be great beneath the colour you choose. (if it's even the case)
I did the same with new wood in my laundry room to make it look weathered. ❤😊❤
Awesome... how's it holding up??
The color of the flooring looks like the DIY paint in weathered wood kinda. I just used it on something. I could totally be wrong with lighting and being a video. I do find this interesting. I am just learning about mixing color.
I debated using the weathered wood - though I think this turned out the better option. Lighting and pics for things like this are difficult to capture fully on camera or computer... I actually took samples of everything outside to look at them in daylight to make sure I was on the right track! As for mixing colours.... one of my favourite things to do!! No paint company can come up with every colour and shade that a customer may want so I'm often in my shop showing people how to get the colour they want. I like to practice mixing using finger tip dots of colour on acetate/clear plastic so I can see what a colour mixed in different ratios (1:1, 1:2 etc.) looks like. Put those colour formulas down on file cards with a sample of the colour for reference.
@@QueenBeeCreations yes it came out really good. I enjoyed it. I also ordered a color wheel to learn more about it. I will also look into what you suggested. Thank you very much