The Birds and The Bees. A Project with IOD Alphabellies Stamp and Moulds!

Meet Alphabellies IOD Stamp, and Hans, my favorite local bee keeper.
I create some really cute little gallery pieces with Alphabellies and IOD Moulds.
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Supplies used:
Alphabellies
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Harper Mould
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Laurel Mould
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Birdsong Mould
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Air Dry Clay
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Fusion Paint in Casement and Ash
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Fusion Antiquing Glaze
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[@cindyworsley8464]

You make me Smile...Just love watching you...and always Beautiful Creations...Thanks for sharing.

[@ellenjgoods]

Hi Cindy!!! You just made ME smile! 💓💓💓 Thank you!

[@cherylmacedo5521]

YOU are bee-yond BRILLIANT Lynne (with an E). I love the tip about the Harper Mould. I love your tutorials, I love your music, I love your quirky, fun, happy attitude and style. And that cottage...omg, I watch that video almost every day. I hope that doesn’t hurt your KZbin analytics cuz I only give you ONE thumbs up 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@ellenjgoods]

😂😂😂 The more you watch, the better it is for us!!! Thank you so much Cheryl! I am so glad you are enjoying!

[@coreymerrell6673]

Brilliant idea to let the letters dry in the mould and then remove them!! I am so inspired by everything you do, thank you for sharing your beautiful creations.

[@ellenjgoods]

Yes! It makes it SO much easier to handle!

[@glendacox6540]

We keep bees! Love them.....

[@ellenjgoods]

You do??? That’s amazing. I was seriously having shivers thinking about those bees and being so close to them! 💓💓💓

[@lauralecroy1109]

Love love LOVED your projects!!🥰😍🥰 and love the Bird's and the Bee's!😄😁😉

[@ellenjgoods]

Thank you Laura!!!!

[@maggiefletcherscuriouscelt4199]

I love your fancy cutting and glue spreading tool 🤓

[@ellenjgoods]

I save every expired and used up gift card 😂

[@vintagemagnolia3471]

Such a gorgeous gallery wall set Lynne!🐝 💖🐦 Also, your videos keep getting better and better! Great storytelling, music and filming. Love, Michelle xx

[@ellenjgoods]

Michelle, thank you! That means so much so me! Blessings! 💓

[@laurieberry3920]

Fun video!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@ellenjgoods]

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[@laurieberry3920]

Great video!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ellenjgoods]

Thanks Laurie!!!! Do’s glad you enjoyed it!!!!

[@lynnelewis4487]

SOOOOO CUTE!!!!!!! xo

[@ellenjgoods]

I’m glad you liked it!!!! Thank you for following Lynne! 💓💓💓💓

[@MightBSomeoneUKnow]

Loved this video ❤ Not only entertaining but educational.

[@ellenjgoods]

I’m so glad you loved it, Jill ! 💓

[@britzel71]

Amazing and gorgeous 😍 Side note, I loved the song you played. Those were day's of old but something extremely special!

[@ellenjgoods]

I’m so glad you liked the project! They are really fun to do! And the oldies? They are the best! 💓💓💓

[@tracymcreations]

I love those! I also love birds and bees 🐝🐦

[@ellenjgoods]

Thanks Tracy! I’m so happy you are following along! 💓

[@sharonhendricks9706]

This is the 2nd video of yours that I've watched...yes.....I subscribed after the first one....And I LOVE this one because in addition to being a crafter and maker, I am also a 2nd year bee keeper! I adore honey bees 😍😍 and birds, and dragonflies and butterflies.....well.you get the picture! I totally enjoy your personality and look.forward to watching more videos.

[@ellenjgoods]

Sharon! What a lovely comment. Thank you so much. I hope you continue to watch and enjoy. And I’m so impressed! You’re a beekeeper!

[@nancyevans1278]

Love, love, love this! The world needs more birds and bees.

[@ellenjgoods]

I agree Nancy! And they are so fun!

[@maggiefletcherscuriouscelt4199]

You have the BEST ideas!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@ellenjgoods]

Maggie!!! I’m so glad you are loving the videos!

[@paulinefrancey6037]

Love them all!

[@ellenjgoods]

Thanks Pauline! Have a beautiful day!💓

[@shannonbooth6208]

I love these! Bees make me a bit nervous too, even though I think they are adorable (the nice ones). I guess I should’ve looked at the date when I made the comment “I Can’t Wait” for this video! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣 Thank you for letting my simple mind know that it was already posted… 6 months ago! Haha 🤷🏻‍♀️ Now I can’t wait to try this method out! 🐝🐝🐝

[@ellenjgoods]

I like to paint bees. That’s it. 😂

[@melonmahfood2439]

Love all your finished pieces! Can't wait to try and recreate them!

[@ellenjgoods]

Fantastic!!! Thanks for watching!

[@debbyetheridge6368]

I just found your website, you are great, I'll keep watching you, you are up there on top of my list, thank you

[@ellenjgoods]

Debby, thank you! I’m so happy you are here snd hope you continue to be inspired!

[@nicolecapote1724]

I've always loved the Harper mould set, but found myself avoiding reaching for it because the letters were so challenging to get out without breaking or at least totally mis-shaping them. Needless to say I am so beyond grateful for your pro tip to leave them in the mould while they dry. Total game changer!! Funny too, how it seems so simple to figure out in hindsight...yet there I sat, stumped for months! I love to use bees in my decor and projects, but there is no way I want to be within a mile of a single one, much less it's hive! That was pretty brave, girl! And I don't care what Hanz says, they were definitely attracted to that adorable shirt! I know I am...🤣

[@ellenjgoods]

RIGHT???? I was the same with the letter Moulds! Now, I make bunches of them to have on hand!

[@lisafriend5535]

This was a fun video. Thank you Lynne.

[@ellenjgoods]

Thank you for watching Lisa! 💓💓💓

[@ginaredscott4602]

Loved this. Inspiring and entertaining! I even learned a few things about the honey bee too! Thank you!❤️

[@ellenjgoods]

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[@carlamhaight]

Wish I still lived in Buffalo, I'd be a regular at your shop🙂. Thanks for all the info you share. These plaques are great.

[@ellenjgoods]

Aren’t you sweet!!! Thank you 💓💓💓

[@jewelarender2451]

Awesome project!!!

[@ellenjgoods]

Thank you! So fun!

[@lisaterlecki8466]

Love the plaques... I need to make some ! Also thanks for tip on waiting for the letters to dry before removing. Definitely going to try that next time

[@ellenjgoods]

Isn’t that the best idea? I was so frustrated with using the letters until I discovered this tip!

[@Lourdes-Ambrosio]

I was buzzing with joy watching this fun video! Hans is adorable! 🥰 I love all the music you add to your videos too! Fun project!

[@ellenjgoods]

😂 isn’t Hans the best? I knew when I did this he would be the perfect guy for the job!!

[@diywithtarnya]

Another cute project. Love it.

[@ellenjgoods]

Thanks sweet lady!

[@ArvoMovieMaster]

What a fun video! In all aspects from idea to production of the final cut! You all have hit a new level of video production to match your artistic talent!

[@ellenjgoods]

Thank you!

[@FunkitureGiftsDIYStudio]

Fun! Fun! Fun!

[@ellenjgoods]

Thank you Jayne! 💓💓💓

[@dawnjones7706]

I love this !

[@ellenjgoods]

Hans is a great kid! And this was a fun project!

[@pathayes7528]

Excellent video!

[@ellenjgoods]

Thank you Pat.😊

[@RusticrehabsJen]

I was literally laughing out loud at your T-shirt comments with the bees. You are a hoot 🥰🤣 I love the projects!! ♥️

[@ellenjgoods]

😘😂😂😂 it was a fun day ❤️

[@rosealee01]

Loved it! I’ll BEE back!

[@ellenjgoods]

I’m so happy you are here!!!! 💓

[@kimburns8347]

I love these!! I've got several wooden plaques, and I knew I wsnted to put clay on them.....,I've been putting the laurel wreath, a bee, and a crown.....and those have been really hot selkers....and I've used crockery stamps, Parisian stamps.....but my customers are asking for more, so thank you for sharing your creativity!

[@ellenjgoods]

I’m glad you loved them! There are so many options!!! 💓💓💓💓

[@ChasingSunshineByVeronica]

Your such a sweet adorable friend! I just looove your viedos, and your talent! Keep your creations comings please. Maybe a yard, lake tour too:)

[@ellenjgoods]

Okay... I’ll share some cottage life, soon 💓 Much love to you 😊

[@ChasingSunshineByVeronica]

@@ellenjgoods ❤🌼❤

[@donnawilkes8954]

Thanks for the tip about the cotton swaps to remove excess antiquing glaze from tiny places. Love the plaques.

[@ellenjgoods]

Yes! It makes it so easy to clean up excess! Thanks for commenting Donna!!!

[@theresacurrin6395]

Great video ❤️. Thanks for sharing!

[@ellenjgoods]

Thank you for always watching, Theresa. 💓💓💓💓

[@kathyhavel6077]

Found this video fun and informative. Thanks

[@ellenjgoods]

Thank you Kathy!!!

[@LeesaBooneDesigns]

Love it

[@ellenjgoods]

Thanks so much Leesa! The IOD stuff is so versatile!

[@beckykootte7767]

So glad he explained how very very important honey bees are. If they disappear? The human race and animal kingdom are only a couple years behind them. Save the bees. Save the pollinators. Tell Hanz thank you, from a bee saver friend💖

[@ellenjgoods]

Yes!!! I learned so much from Hans! 💓

[@kimtyndall876]

I have the letter mold but don't use it because they don't come out. I'm going to try it again thanks to your tip!

[@ellenjgoods]

You are so welcome, I hope you have had better luck with it since this video!

[@jannoliver1434]

Omg I love that green pot behind you both!!! May I know where you purchased please!

[@ellenjgoods]

Oh goodness, that was a few years ago. I’m not sure we know where Hans purchased it!

[@itsmeamanda01]

most people that I haver seen do these use DIY dark and decrepit or weathered wood to age.. is there a reason you used fusions glaze instead.. I need to get something and just trying to figure out which would be my best bet as they all seem to do the same thing

[@ellenjgoods]

I like the Fusion glaze for my projects because it’s not as dark as the dark and decrepit ( which I love to use as a stain) . It a bit more subtle. Thanks so much for watching! 💓

[@penquinchick5776]

Can anyone tell me how do you keep the air dry clay from cracking and falling apart months after it's dried? I always let mine dry slow and naturally. Every piece I've made looks so good then after about six months it cracks and begins to fall apart. Do they make any type of sealant to prevent this from happening? Every time I ask, I get the same answer to let it dry naturally, and slow. I always do and it still happens.

[@ellenjgoods]

Hi there. I’m not sure what brand of clay you are using, but any air dry clay will shrink a bit and it may naturally develops cracks when it dries. That’s part of the character of this medium. I use IOD Air Dry Clay exclusively. Once it’s hardened and painted, it is extremely strong and durable. I’ve never had an issue with it developing cracks AFTER it has completely cured. I use Fusion mineral paint over mine. Or Debis DIY paint. If I want a perfect Mould, I use resin. Hope this helps!

[@joytoyouandme4593]

The killer bees are real, several nest have been found here in Washington. Fish and Wildlife are destroying the nest when they track them down. Very scary creatures, not at all like the cute bees that make honey.

[@ellenjgoods]

For sure!!! They are nasty creatures and wreak havoc. Thanks for stopping by, Joy.