Hello Spring - Blackout Technique using watercolors | Honey Bee Stamps

Hello friends!

Today I’m sharing a vibrant spring card featuring the Blackout Technique — and I’m thrilled because it showcases some gorgeous products from the upcoming Country Cottage Release by Honey Bee Stamps! The Cottage Countryside Release will go live on 4/30 after the Live Release Party on YouTube at 8 pm EST. For those of you who love visuals, I will be sharing the Reel Here on Release night!

CARD RECIPE

Chinoiserie 3D Embossing Folder - Background

Great Greeting Spring Dies - Spring

Great Greetings Everyday - Hello

Vintage Love Gem Stickers - Bling

Bee Creative Liquid Shimmer Watercolor - Shimmer on Humming birds

Other Supplies

Bristol Strathmore Paper

Karin Brush Pro Markers 

Versafine Fine Pigment Ink - Onyx Black

Watercolor Brush

Gold Splatter

For this card, I used the stunning new Chinoiserie 3D Embossing Folder to create the background. After embossing a piece of Birtol paper, I colored the impressed images using Karin Brushmarker PROs along with a waterbrush to fill in the embossed wells. (If you'd like to see a similar technique in action, check out my earlier post HERE).

Once the background was fully colored and dry, before moving onto the Blackout step, I carefully ran the panel through my diecut/embossing machine again with the embossing folder, making sure to line it up perfectly. This re-embossing helps sharpen the beautiful details that can sometimes soften after applying water.

I then applied Versafine Fine Pigment Ink - Onyx Black by rubbing it over the entire panel, letting those bright, happy spring colors burst against the dark background. It's such a bold and stunning effect! To the background, I then added gold and white splatters.

Sentiment:
For the greeting:

• "Spring" was created using the brand-new Great Greeting Spring Dies from the Country Cottage release.

• "Hello" comes from the classic Great Greetings Everyday Die set.

I used a metallic foil cardstock for extra shine and layered the sentiments with their coordinating shadows for dimension and definition.

To complete the card, I added a few iridescent gems, and painted the bodies of the Hummingbirds with Bee Creative Liquid Shimmer Watercolor to catch the light and add a bit of playful sparkle.

I hope this card inspires you to give the Blackout Technique a try! It’s a bit messy but so much fun — and the final effect is so worth it.

Keep an eye out for the upcoming Country Cottage Release from Honey Bee Stamps — you’re going to love everything! 

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

Ilda 🌼

Interactive Roulette Wheel Card | Honey Bee Stamps

Hello, crafty friends! Today, I’m sharing a super fun interactive roulette wheel card that’s perfect for birthdays or good luck wishes. The best part? The tiny roulette ball spins inside the window—adding a touch of Vegas-style excitement! 🎲💰 Want to watch this magical card come to life? Click HERE for my latest Instagram Reel!

CARD RECIPE

Lovely Layers: Roll The Dice - Honey Cuts - Roulette Wheel

Aces 3D Embossing Folder - Background Panel

So Lucky Stamp Set - Sentiment

So Lucky - Honey Cuts -  Sentiment Die

Sweet Stack Circle Dies - Window opening and stacked rings for Roulette Wheel

Cool Pearls Stickers - Roulette Ball

Inside: Birthday Sentiments Stamps - Inside greetings

Bee Creative Intense Black Ink - Ink

Other Supplies:

Gold Gel Pen

Foam Tape/Sheet

Acetate

Glue

Create the Background

• Use a blank card panel and place it over the card base front.
• Find a circle die larger than the Roulette Wheel and die-cut through both the front panel and the top layer of the card base to create a window.
• Emboss the top panel using the Aces 3D Embossing Folder for a fun, casino-inspired texture.
• Glue the embossed layer to the card base. This ensures that the opening aligns perfectly.

Assemble the Roulette Wheel

• Die-cut all the layers of the Lovely Layers: Roll The Dice - Roulette Wheel using various colors of cardstock.
• Add gold gel pen details to give it a realistic metallic look.
• Stack and glue the layers together.

Make It Interactive

Create the Stacked Rings

• Use the Sweet Stack Circle Dies to cut rings of white cardstock and one gold ring for the top layer. I cut 6 and then realized they were not enough to allow the ball to spin freely. I then used a craft foam sheet to create another ring for the deep frame.
• Adhere a piece of acetate to the opening to create a see-through interactive space.
• Add the gold ring on top to finish the look.

Create the Roulette Ball

• Take two white, Cool Pearls Stickers, remove their adhesive, and glue them together to make a round pearl. (The smaller the pearls the less height you will require for the frame.)
• Before sealing, place the pearl ball inside the roulette wheel and test the movement. This ensures the ball rolls properly inside the window.
• Once the ball spins freely, glue the entire assembled roulette wheel onto the opening of the front panel of the card.

Add the Sentiments

• On the front, I stamped and die cut the  "You’re my good luck charm!" from the So Lucky Set.
• On the inside of the card, Stamp "Happy Birthday" above the Roulette Wheel.
• And for some fun, I stamped the inside, using the Inside: Birthday Sentiments Stamps.

This interactive roulette wheel card is a guaranteed winner! Whether you're crafting for a birthday or sending some lucky vibes, the spinning pearl ball makes this card extra special. Try it out, and let me know what you think!

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

Ilda💖

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