European Inspired Umbrella Canopy Card | Honey Bee Stamps

Hello, my friends!

During our European trip last year, we saw numerous narrow streets adorned with vibrant canopies of colorful umbrellas. They provide a welcoming shade from the scorching summer sun. Today's European-inspired umbrella Canopy card design draws inspiration from these beautiful memories and features the umbrella die from the Lovely Layers: April Showers set from Honey Bee Stamps. Here is a photo of my daughter under one of the beautiful canopies in Italy.

CARD RECIPE

Umbrellas - Lovely Layers: April Showers - Honey Cuts

Stamp - Blessings Of Spring

Coordination die - Blessings Of Spring - Honey Cuts

Ink - Bee Creative Intense Black Ink Pad

This card was simple to make as most of it was die-cutting and assembly. 

UMBRELLAS

• Die-cut the umbrella in the desired rainbow cardstock colors. 
• Add a layer of light shading under the umbrella canopy using dark ink.
• Piece together the umbrellas, adding foam on the smallest top layer of the umbrella.

CARDBASE

• Glue a trimmed light blue cardstock lined with foam onto a 5x7 card base.
• Arrange the umbrellas in rainbow order and glue them onto the card front. I used press and seal to keep the umbrellas in place while I added adhesive to the back. 

STAMP

• Stamp out the Blessings Of Spring sentiment using Bee Creative Intense Black Ink Pad.
• Die cut using the sentiment using the Blessings Of Spring coordinating Dies.
• Add foam to the sentiment and glue it in place.

FINISHING DETAILS

• I added clear acrylic raindrops as a whimsical touch. Sorry, the ones I used are no longer available but I will link some similar ones here and below.

I will share the Instagram Reel shortly on Instagram for those who want to see this come together. Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda☔

SUPPLIES

Lovely Layers: April Showers - Honey Cuts Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Blessings Of Spring Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Blessings Of Spring - Honey Cuts Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Bee Creative Intense Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Background Blender Brushes Shop at: SSS | HBS	Bee Creative Bitty Buzz Cutter Shop at: HBS	Foam Dots Shop at: HBS	Paper Inking Palette - 10x10 Shop at: SSS | SB | PFS
New Mini Misti Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Oxide Ink Pad BLACK SOOT Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Bee Creative Glue Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Bearly Art Precision Glue Shop at: SSS | AMZ | HBS
Honey Bee Reverse Tweezers Shop at: HBS	Rainbow Drops Shop at: SSS

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DIY Four Leaf Clover Card | Honey Bee Stamps

Happy March, everyone!

With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, I felt inspired to create a four-leaf clover card using Honey Bee Stamp supplies. Crafting it from scratch is always a joy for me, as I get to explore new ways to use my supplies creatively and develop unique designs. Although I had a few moments of doubt during the process, I'm pleased with the end result. Let me walk you through the process.

CARD RECIPE

Pattern papers - Giddy for Gingham Paper Pad, Gingham Happy Hearts Paper Pad

Glitter Paper - Recollections Spring Glitter Paper Pad

Frames, Heart Dies - Lace Heart Layering Frames Dies

Rainbow Dies - Sweet Stacks Ovals

Sentiment - Mini Messages Stamps

Ink - Bee Creative Brilliant White Pigment Ink

Banner - Mini Messages Dies

Gem - Simply Spring Gem Stickers 

Creating the Rainbow:

To form the rainbow, I began by die-cutting the largest oval from the Sweet Stacks Ovals set. Then, I used progressively smaller oval dies to cut the previous die cuts, layering them to create the rainbow effect. After aligning the thin rainbow cuts and securing them together, I sliced them into smaller pieces. These pieces were then arranged onto the pattern paper layer frame, ensuring the ends met in the center behind the clover.

Crafting the Clover:

For the clover, I cut out four medium scalloped hearts from the Lace Heart Layering Frames Dies, scored them down the center, and glued only the left side of each heart. This technique gave the clover dimension while still allowing it to fold flat inside an envelope. I initially hadn't planned on adding the pattern paper heart layer, but in the end, I am glad I did because I had to cover up the mess I had made underneath. I tried adding white gel pen details and I also tried some ink blending to give the plain green petals life, but it looked so terrible. Although I encountered some challenges with the design, adding the pattern paper heart layer helped enhance the overall look.

Finishing Touches:

To complete the card, I stamped out the sentiment using Bee Creative Brilliant White Pigment Ink, then heat set it with white embossing powder. I then used a banner die from the Mini Messages Dies to cut out the sentiment and then glued it in place. For one final touch of sparkle, I added a green gem to the center of the clover from the Simply Spring Gem Stickers. 

Thank you for joining me on this crafting journey, and until next time, happy crafting!

Ilda 🍀

SUPPLIES

Lace Heart Layering Frames Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Sweet Stacks Ovals Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Mini Messages Stamps Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Mini Messages Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Gingham Happy Hearts Paper Pad Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Giddy for Gingham Paper Pad Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Simply Spring Gem Stickers Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Bee Creative Brilliant White Pigment Ink Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Stamping Pressure Tool Shop at: HBS	Bee Creative Bitty Buzz Cutter Shop at: HBS	Bee Creative Glue Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Honey Bee Reverse Tweezers Shop at: HBS
New Mini Misti Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	ATELIER GODDESS GREEN Shop at: SSS | IO3	Platinum 6 Die Cutting Platform Shop at: SSS | SB | SB	Arctic White Emb.Pwd. Shop at: SSS | IO3
Heat Gun Shop at: AMZ

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Gatefold Love Filled Card | Honey Bee Stamps

Hello friends!

While Valentine's Day may be behind us, there are countless opportunities ahead to celebrate love. The card I'm sharing today is ideal for the upcoming wedding season, serving perfectly as a wedding invitation, bridal shower note, or heartfelt thank-you card.

CARD RECIPE

Background - Vintage Flourish Stencil

Frame + Heart - Lace Heart Layering Frames Dies

Scalloped half circle - Lovely Layouts: Posted - Dies

Roses - Bold Backgrounds: Vintage Roses Dies

Sentiment - Mailbox Memos Stamp Set

Embellishments - Vintage Pearls- Pearl Stickers

This gatefold card began with die-cutting the scalloped frame from the Lace Heart Layering Frames. I then masked the scalloped edges and added Moonstone Glimmer Paste over the Vintage Flourish Stencil. Once the paste was dry, I sliced the panel down the center and set it aside.

Next, I die-cut two of the half-scalloped circles from the Lovely Layouts: Posted Dies, the scalloped heart from the Lace Heart Layering Frames Dies, a few of the roses and leaves from the Bold Backgrounds: Vintage Roses Dies that I trimmed and pieced together. I then assembled the card front onto a 4 x 11-inch card base, scoring it at 2 3/4 inches from each end, once folded will create a gatefold card base. I trimmed the base slightly smaller than the front so that the scalloped edges would be more visible.

On the inside of the card, I stamped a couple of sentiments from the Mailbox Memos Stamp Set. 

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed this Gatefold Love Filled Card. Until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda 💗

SUPPLIES

Vintage Flourish - Background Stencil Shop at: SSS | HBS	Lace Heart Layering Frames Dies Shop at: SSS | HBS	Lovely Layouts: Posted - Dies Shop at: SSS | HBS	Bold Backgrounds: Vintage Roses Dies Shop at: SSS | HBS
Mailbox Memos Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | HBS	Vintage Pearls- Pearl Stickers Shop at: SSS | HBS	Bee Creative Intense Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Stamping Pressure Tool Shop at: HBS
Bee Creative Bitty Buzz Cutter Shop at: HBS	Bee Creative Glue Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Bee Shimmery Liquid Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Paper Inking Palette - 4x9 Shop at: SSS | SB | PFS
Platinum 6 Die Cutting Platform Shop at: SSS | SB | SB	New Mini Misti Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Media Spatulas Shop at: SSS | HBS	Moonstone Glimmer Paste Shop at: SSS | HBS

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