Flowers for Ukraine from Honey Bee Stamps

Hi There!  I wanted to do a card this week to honour Ukraine and the ongoing war, as they fight for their country.  So much news is painful isn't it? However, today I wanted to also speak about something encouraging related to Ukraine.  When the war started 3 years ago, our church sponsored a family and their friends, nine people, to come to Canada as refugees.  The father in the family has a life threatening condition and would have died had they stayed in Ukraine.  What has followed has been such a story of restoration and hope.  They are a beautiful family, and have chosen to live a life of influence, reaching out to many other Ukrainian refugees in our city.  This has developed into a significant ministry focus out of our church.  Due to the language barrier, we started an English Language Learner program, which now serves hundreds of refugees from many countries in helping them learn English, Canadian customs, assisting them in navigating the different systems here, and helps them build friendships and community.  It has not only helped the refugees and newcomes, but has dramatically impacted our church culture in all the most beautiful ways. It has made us more intentional, compassionate and joy filled.   They have made a difference in our lives equally as much as we might have had an impact in theirs.  When the news gets discouraging, it’s important for me to remind myself of things like these - and the difference we can make.  

This card was designed to convey that hope.  I started with a lovely set from Honey Bee Stamps called Squared Spring Florals, and the coordinating Honey Cuts Dies.  

Rather than using the stencil that goes with the set, I coloured the image with Copics in the colours of the Ukrainian flag.  I also added some background stamping in white using the set as well.  

Then I turned the center portion of the stamp set into a shaker design for Simon Says Stamp March IG Challenge.  

A few extra holeless mirrored sequins accent the design outside of the shaker as well.  

Great to have you stop by!