Spring Hello Card - 3D Blackout Embossing Folder Technique | Honey Bee Stamps

Hello, my friends, and Happy Easter Monday!

Have you checked out the Celebrate Release from Honey Bee Stamps yet!? It is to date my favorite release! Lots of  Spring and birthday-themed awesomeness. Plus some pretty cool tools, including the shaker pockets inspired by me! 👧

For my card today I had to try again the 3D Blackout Embossing Folder Technique I shared a few weeks ago, this time using the new Sandie's Garden - 3D Embossing Folder. If you aren't the best colorist or have visual issues (like me🙋) and prefer ink blending, this is an easy way to color a background. 

CARD RECIPE

Remember the cool tools I mentioned earlier, well now Honey Bee has new Beeluxe Detail Blending Brushes! They come in sizes 5, 7, and 10 and are angled to blend into all the small creases and crevasses, making them ideal for a detailed project like this one!

• Place a piece of watercolor cardstock between the Sandie's Garden - 3D Embossing Folder. I gave it a light mist before running it through an embossing/die-cutting machine. The water just helps mold the paper and prevents any tearing.
• Add ink to the recessed side/debossed side of the embossed design. I used the new Beeluxe Detail Blending Brushes and distress oxide inks. Don't worry too much about getting a perfect blend or leaving some white areas.

• Rub a juicy black ink pad all over the colored recessed side of the panel. In hindsight, I would have used a Bristol Paper rather than the watercolor one I used to make the surface smoother for the ink application. That just means I will have to try this technique again, lol 😉
• Trim down the panel. This finished card measures 5x7.
• Glue to the largest Scallop A7 Frame. 

• Wrap coordinating ribbon across the bottom of the card and secure ends to the back using tape.
• Glue panel onto a side folding A7 Card Base.
• Stamp out the sentiment from the Storybook Spring stamp set using a matching ink color. I then heat-set it using clear embossing powder.
• Die cut using coordinating Storybook Spring - Honey Cuts.
• Add coordinating gems from the Let's Party Gem Stickers.
• Finish by adding white pen details.

If you have not tried this technique yet, now's the perfect time to dive in with the gorgeous new Sandie's Garden - 3D Embossing Folder! And for a visual treat, stay tuned for a Reel on Instagram where I'll showcase the mesmerizing process of creating this card.

Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda 🎕

SUPPLIES

Sandie's Garden - 3D Embossing Folder Shop at: HBS	Scallop A7 Frame Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Storybook Spring Shop at: HBS	Storybook Spring Coordinating Stencils Shop at: HBS
Beeluxe Detail Blending Brushes Size 5 Shop at: HBS	Beeluxe Detail Blending Brushes Size 7 Shop at: HBS	Beeluxe Detail Blending Brushes Size 10 Shop at: HBS	Let's Party Gem Stickers Shop at: HBS
Honey Bee Reverse Tweezers Shop at: HBS	Bee Creative Glue Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	5.5x8.5 Grip Mat Shop at: SB | HBS | WF	Kitsch Flamingo Distress Oxide Ink Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Oxide Ink Pad PICKED RASPBERRY Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	MUSTARD SEED DISTRESS OXIDE Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Squeezed Lemonade Distress Oxide Ink Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	CARVED PUMPKIN Oxide Ink Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Oxide Ink Pad TWISTED CITRON Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Mowed Lawn Oxide Ink Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Broken China Oxide Ink Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Mermaid Lagoon Oxide Ink Shop at: SSS | AMZ | SB | HBS
Oxide Ink Pad WILTED VIOLET Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Oxide Ink SHADED LILAC Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	WALNUT STAIN DISTRESS OXIDE Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink Shop at: SSS | AMZ | SB | HBS
Platinum 6 Die Cutting Platform Shop at: SSS | SB	CRYSTAL CLEAR Emb Pwd Shop at: SSS | IO3	White Gelly Roller Pen Shop at: SSS | AMZ | SB | HBS

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Fresh Picked Buttercup Cards | Spellbinders

Hello friends!

Today I have some Spring-inspired floral cards to share with you from the Spellbinders Fresh Picked Collection. Despite the irony of the weather taking a dip to its lowest here, these vibrant cards serve as a cheerful reminder that Spring is still on its way.

CARD RECIPE

Dies - Fresh Picked Buttercups Etched Dies

Sentiment - Fresh Picked Sentiments Etched Dies

Shading - done with Copics

Embellishments - ULTRAMARINE Crystals

In addition to the color palette used on this card, I opted for shade-free flowers and took a unique approach to snipping and stitching the buttercup layout.

Which card did you like the most? Personally, I can't decide between the two! If you loved the style of these cards make sure to check out the rest of the Spellbinders Fresh Picked Collection. 

Have an amazing day and if you are experiencing the Polar Vortex weather stay warm! Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda 💙

SUPPLIES

Fresh Picked Buttercups Etched Dies Shop at: SB	Fresh Picked Sentiments Etched Dies Shop at: SB	Platinum 6 Die Cutting Platform Shop at: SSS | SB | SB	Copic Sketch Markers Shop at: SSS | AMZ
Bearly Art Precision Glue Shop at: SSS | AMZ | HBS	ULTRAMARINE Crystals Shop at: SSS

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Spring Birthday Gift Card Box | Adventure Awaits Release | Honey Bee Stamps

Hey Friends, I am back again today with more inspiration for the Adventure Awaits Release from Honey Bee Stamps.

Today I am featuring the Vintage Gift Card Box Dies not in the theme of the Release but rather as a Spring Birthday Gift Card Box. This Gift Card Box could easily be made to suit your needs for any occasion by simply changing your papers and the sentiment. Make sure to check out all the supplies I used in the links below.

Here is a photo of me holding it for reference of scale. It is large enough to hold a gift card plus it could hold some treats as well.

The window is optional, but I like that it's there. You could easily also change the shape of the by using an oval or a rectangular die too. Other than die cutting and assembling the box and flowers there is not much to explain. The sentiment comes from the new Hooked on You Stamp and Die sets.

I hope this little birthday gift card box inspired you. The Box Die itself is a bit pricey, but if you are someone that loves to give out gift cards this die will definitely come in handy and pay for itself. I think this would make a great little treat box to give as a gift to your guests for a larger event like a shower or even a wedding.

Don't forget to stop by the Honey Bee Stamps Blog for more inspiration. Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda🎕

SUPPLIES

Vintage Gift Card Box Dies Shop at: HBS	Hooked On You Stamps Shop at: HBS	Hooked On You Dies Shop at: HBS	SPRING BOUQUETS DIES Shop at: SSS | HBS
Pinstripes and Polkadots: Outdoors Shop at: HBS	Bee Creative Acetate Sheets Shop at: HBS	White Foam Dots With Tab - 1/2" x 1/8" Shop at: HBS	Bee Creative Glue Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Intense Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Stamping Pressure Tool Shop at: HBS	Honey Bee Reverse Tweezers Shop at: SSS | HBS	Platinum 6 Die Cutting Platform Shop at: SSS | SB | SB
New Mini Misti Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS

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Spring Daisy Bouquet Card | Honey Bee Stamps

Spring is in bloom and what better way to celebrate it than by creating a beautiful Spring Daisy Bouquet Card? This card features products from the Simply Spring Release from Honey Bee Stamps, and I think it resulted in the perfect card for a Spring Shower event or even a Wedding. In this blog post, I will be sharing with you all the details of how I made this card and the products I used.

CARD RECIPE

To start off, I used the Daisy Layers Bouquet stamp set and stamped the bouquet using the Bee Creative Gold Metallic Ink Pad. I then used gold embossing powder and heat set the image. Using the coordinating stencils made it easy to layer different colors of ink and create a beautiful bouquet of daisies. (See links below for inks used). I then used the Daisy Layers Bouquet dies to cut out the bouquet and create a 3D effect on the card by simply adding some foam dots.

For the card base, I used the Spring Vine Layering Frames to create a frame for the bouquet. The frames added a beautiful touch to the card and made the bouquet stand out even more. To add a pop of color under the frame, I used the Pinstripes & Polka Dots: Spring Paper Pad.

For the sentiment, I used Bee Creative Intense Black Ink then die cut it with the coordinating die from the Daisy Layers Bouquet Dies set. And for some sparkle, I used the Simply Spring Gem Stickers to embellish the card. These stickers were the perfect touch and added some extra shine to the card. 

Creating a Spring Daisy Bouquet Card is the perfect way to celebrate the season. I hope you were inspired by this simple Spring Daisy Bouquet. Thanks for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda 💐

SUPPLIES

Daisy Layers Bouquet Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Daisy Layers Bouquet Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Daisy Layers Bouquet - Coordinating Stencils Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Spring Vine Layering Frames Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Pinstripes & Polka Dots: Spring Paper Pad Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Simply Spring Gem Stickers Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Detail Blender Brushes Shop at: SSS | HBS	Background Blender Brushes Shop at: SSS | HBS
Bee Creative Gold Metallic Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Bee Creative Intense Black Ink Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Stamping Pressure Tool Shop at: HBS	Bee Creative Bitty Buzz Cutter Shop at: HBS
White Foam Dots With Tab - 1/2" x 1/8" Shop at: HBS	Honey Bee Reverse Tweezers Shop at: SSS | HBS	Bee Creative Glue Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Platinum 6 Die Cutting Platform Shop at: SSS | SB | SB
New Mini Misti Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Neenah Solar White 110lbs Shop at: SSS | AMZ | HBS	Magic Powder Bag Shop at: SSS	Gold Rush Emb. Pwd. Shop at: SSS | IO3
Oxide Ink Pad TWISTED CITRON Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Oxide Ink Pad Mowed Lawn Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	MUSTARD SEED DISTRESS OXIDE Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Squeezed Lemonade Distress Oxide Ink Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Oxide Ink Pad PICKED RASPBERRY Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Kitsch Flamingo Distress Oxide Ink Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	SPUN SUGAR DISTRESS OXIDE Shop at: SSS | HBS	WALNUT STAIN DISTRESS OXIDE Shop at: SSS | HBS

To make supplies easy for you to find, I have linked them above. If something is no longer available I will link to a similar product. Affiliate links may be used depending on the product linked. Please help support my blog by using these links while shopping at no additional cost to you. For more information about the affiliates I use, please visit my disclaimer here. Thanks so much for all your support!