Showing posts with label Cozy Christmas Release. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cozy Christmas Release. Show all posts

Monday, December 9, 2024

Sweet Holiday Shaker Cards + Flat Card Shaker Hacks | Honey Bee Stamps

Flat shaker Christmas card featuring a pastel gingerbread house with snow accents, die-cut sentiment 'Season’s Greetings,' and colorful sequins from Honey Bee Stamps Cozy Christmas Release

These pastel candy-inspired shaker cards are the ultimate holiday treat, featuring the Lovely Layers: Alice's Gingerbread Lane Honey Cuts from Honey Bee Stamps' Cozy Christmas Release. They're packed with details and sparkle, plus a game-changing tip for creating perfectly flat shaker pockets. Let’s dive in!

CARD RECIPE

Honey Bee Stamps Products:

Shaker Fillings:

Additional Supplies:

Background Details:

  • Cardstock Panels: Cut pink, blue, and white cardstock slightly smaller than A2 size for the inside panels. Splatter them with white ink for a snowy effect.
Flat shaker Christmas card featuring a pastel gingerbread house with snow accents, die-cut sentiment 'Season’s Greetings,' and colorful sequins from Honey Bee Stamps Cozy Christmas Release

Shaker Pocket Hacks

  1. Flattening the Shaker Pocket:
    To eliminate the "pillow effect" caused by the acetate's natural spring, using a heat gun apply gentle heat to the glued tabs once attached to the paper. This resets the plastic's memory, leaving your shaker cards flat and polished.

  2. Keep It Clean:
    Leave the protective film on the shaker pocket until you're ready to glue it to the card base. This prevents scratches and ensures a pristine finish!

  3. Use flat fillers for smoother movement inside the shaker. The flatter the bits, the more fluid the movement!

Flat shaker Christmas card featuring a pastel gingerbread house with snow accents, die-cut sentiment 'Season’s Greetings,' and colorful sequins from Honey Bee Stamps Cozy Christmas Release

Create the Shaker:
For the inside of each shaker, I cut pink, blue, and white cardstock panels slightly smaller than A2 size. Splatter with white pigment ink for a snowy backdrop. Place these panels inside the Bee Creative A2 Shaker Pockets, and seal 3/4 sides. Fill each shaker pocket with shaker bits like Bokeh Lights Confetti MixCandyland Clay PiecesPeppermint Ice Clay Pieces, and sequins for maximum movement. Seal the pocket and apply heat to the tabs for a flat, sleek look if you do not like the natural forming pillow effect.

Flat shaker Christmas card featuring a pastel gingerbread house with snow accents, die-cut sentiment 'Season’s Greetings,' and colorful sequins from Honey Bee Stamps Cozy Christmas Release

Create the Gingerbread Scene:
Use the Lovely Layers: Alice's Gingerbread Lane Honey Cuts to die-cut the gingerbread houses. Add chunky glitter to mimic snow, and use Copic markers for shading and depth.

Flat shaker Christmas card featuring a pastel gingerbread house with snow accents, die-cut sentiment 'Season’s Greetings,' and colorful sequins from Honey Bee Stamps Cozy Christmas Release

Assemble the Scene:
Use the Horizon Slimline Borders Honey Cuts to die-cut snowy hills, and adhere these along with the houses and die-cut sentiments directly onto the front of the shaker pocket.

Add Final Touches:
Embellish the gingerbread houses with Gingerbread Pearl Stickers and sprinkles.

Flat shaker Christmas card featuring a pastel gingerbread house with snow accents, die-cut sentiment 'Season’s Greetings,' and colorful sequins from Honey Bee Stamps Cozy Christmas Release

Finish the Inside Sentiments:
Stamp cheerful holiday sentiments from the Sprinkled With Joy Stamp Set using a blue ink pad. These coordinate beautifully with the pastel tones of the cards.

Inside of holiday cards with stamped sentiments in blue ink on white backgrounds, surrounded by colorful felt balls, created with Honey Bee Stamps Sprinkled With Joy Stamp Set

These cards are a pastel winter wonderland packed with sparkle and charm! With these tips and tricks, you're ready to create your own magical shaker cards that will delight your loved ones this holiday season.

For those that want to watch the video of these come together, click here to my Instagram Reels. Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!
Ilda 🌈❆

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!
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

Monday, November 11, 2024

Mini Holiday Floral Shaker Card | Honey Bee Stamps

Festive holiday shaker card featuring layered pink and red floral die-cuts, a textured brick background, gingham patterned paper in the shaker window, and a "Happy Holidays" sentiment. Embellished with pearl stickers and glitter for added sparkle.

Hello, crafty friends! Today, I'm sharing a festive shaker card I created for Honey Bee Stamps using mostly new goodies from the Cozy Christmas Release. This project combines some lovely floral layers with a cozy, textured background, perfect for sending "Happy Holidays" wishes. Let’s dive into the details of how I brought this card to life!

CARD RECIPE
  • Layering Vintage Labels Honey Cuts – Frame for the shaker window
  • Rustic Brick Wall 3D Embossing Folder – Embossed background
  • Gingerbread Village Paper Pad – Background patterned paper
  • Cello Sheets – To create the shaker window
  • Great Greetings: Holiday Honey Cuts – Sentiment
  • Lovely Layers: Mini Holiday Florals Honey Cuts – Floral elements
  • Bee Creative Clear Embossing Ink & Clear Embossing Powder – For the sentiment's glossy finish
  • Gingerbread Pearl Stickers – As embellishments
  • Prisma Glitter – Added sparkle to the florals
  • Iridescent Chunky Confetti – For the shaker filler (discontinued product, link to similar product)
  • Copic Pigment - White Splatter

  • Lovely Layered Florals

    For a beautiful floral touch, I used the Lovely Layers: Mini Holiday Florals Honey CutsAfter die-cutting, I ink-blended each piece and added extra depth with Copic markers, and then I splattered white ink to enhance the wintry feel. Once assembled, I set the floral elements aside to work on the shaker frame.


    Creating the Shaker Front

    To create the front of the shaker, I die-cut the largest frame from the Layering Vintage Labels Honey Cuts out of white cardstock. Next, I ran it through the Rustic Brick Wall 3D Embossing Folder to add cozy brick detailing to the card front. Then I set this piece aside while I prepared the background.


    Building the Background

    For warmth and a rustic touch, I selected a charming gingham pattern from the Gingerbread Village Paper Pad for the background. I trimmed the paper slightly larger than the window opening, added the shaker bits in the center, and adhered a cello sheet over the area using liquid glue along the perimeter. Since these shaker bits add minimal bulk, foam tape wasn’t necessary. Finally, I attached this piece behind the shaker window, creating a charming holiday scene, and adhered it to the card base.


    Festive holiday shaker card featuring layered pink and red floral die-cuts, a textured brick background, gingham patterned paper in the shaker window, and a "Happy Holidays" sentiment. Embellished with pearl stickers and glitter for added sparkle.

    Adding the Florals

    With the shaker component in place, I arranged the floral elements from the previous steps around the card. I used foam adhesive to elevate some of the pieces, giving the design depth and dimension.


    Sentiment

    For the "Happy Holidays" sentiment, I used the Great Greetings: Holiday Honey Cuts. To give the letters a glossy, dimensional look, I applied Bee Creative Clear Embossing Ink and heat embossed them with clear embossing powder. This subtle shine makes the sentiment pop against the background, adding thickness and rigidity to the die cuts.


    Final Touches
    For the finishing touches, I applied Prisma Glitter to parts of the florals, adding a festive sparkle. I also used Gingerbread Pearl Stickers as embellishments to enhance the holiday feel. These small details bring the card to life, making it perfect for spreading holiday cheer!


    Festive holiday shaker card featuring layered pink and red floral die-cuts, a textured brick background, gingham patterned paper in the shaker window, and a "Happy Holidays" sentiment. Embellished with pearl stickers and glitter for added sparkle.

    Thank you for stopping by! I hope this card inspires you to play with textures and layers for your holiday projects. For those of you who like watching my Reels, check out my Instagram for today's video. And to all my fellow Canadian Friends, Happy Remembrance Day💝


    Until next time, Happy crafting!

    Ilda 🎅


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    Saturday, November 2, 2024

    Cozy Christmas Window Scene Bridge Card | Honey Bee Stamps

    Handmade Christmas card featuring a cozy winter window scene, created with Honey Bee Stamps Cozy Christmas release products. The card has a 3D bridge design with an arched window decorated with poinsettias, holly, and icicles, along with a Christmas tree inside adorned with red pearl stickers as ornaments. A white brick embossed background enhances the cozy look, with a glittery snow effect on the roof. The sentiment reads 'Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night' in festive red script.

    Hello, crafty friends! Today, I’m excited to share a special Christmas card featuring some beautiful new products from Honey Bee Stamps’ Cozy Christmas release. Inspired by Jennifer McGuire, I created this dimensional bridge card with a cozy winter window scene, perfect for spreading holiday cheer.

    And there’s more exciting news! This card is part of an Instagram hop with two $50 gift cards up for grabs! Head over to my Instagram page to hop along and enter for a chance to win.

    SUPPLIES

  • Lovely Layers: Window - Honey Cuts (Window and Balcony)
  • Lovely Layers: Window Holiday Add-On - Honey Cuts (Christmas Details)
  • Wonder Of Christmas Stamp Set (Sentiment)
  • Wonder Of Christmas - Honey Cuts (Sentiment Dies)
  • Wood Planks - 3D Embossing Folder (Embossed Background Details)
  • Gingerbread - Pearl Stickers (Christmas Balls)
  • Fine Prisma Glitter and Chunky Glitter (for the snowy details)
  • Inks - Hickory Smoke Distress Oxide Inks (ink blending), Picked Raspberry Distress Ink (sentiment)
  • Dimension - Glossy Accents (balls) Foam Dots (elevate window)
  • How to Create This Card

    Creating the Bridge Card Base
    To start, I cut a piece of cardstock to 5.5 x 5.5 inches for the card base. I then scored each side at the 1-inch mark and again at 1.75 inches on each side. This scoring creates the bridge card structure, which stands up beautifully and folds flat for easy mailing. After folding along the score lines, I set it aside while preparing the other elements.

    Embossed Background Panel
    I wanted the background to resemble the outside of a cozy, snow-covered house, so I used the Wood Planks - 3D Embossing Folder to add woodgrain texture to a piece of cardstock. Before cutting this panel to fit each layer of the card base, I lightly ink-blended Hickory Smoke Distress Oxide Ink over the embossed areas. This added a touch of depth and helped the texture pop! I then cut and attached the embossed background panels to the various layers of the card base, creating a complete and cohesive scene.

    Handmade Christmas card featuring a cozy winter window scene, created with Honey Bee Stamps Cozy Christmas release products. The card has a 3D bridge design with an arched window decorated with poinsettias, holly, and icicles, along with a Christmas tree inside adorned with red pearl stickers as ornaments. A white brick embossed background enhances the cozy look, with a glittery snow effect on the roof. The sentiment reads 'Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night' in festive red script.

    Building the Window Scene
    The centerpiece of this card is, of course, the beautiful window scene. I die-cut the window and balcony using the Lovely Layers: Window - Honey Cuts. The intricate details of the balcony add so much elegance, while the layered design of the window provides a realistic, cozy look. For the Christmas decor, I used the Lovely Layers: Window Holiday Add-On dies, which include holly leaves, poinsettias, and other festive elements to adorn the window and balcony.

    Adding Snowy and Sparkly Details
    To bring a touch of winter magic, I used a combination of Fine Prisma Glitter on the lights and Chunky Glitter along the icicles and window trim, creating the look of fresh snow. The shimmer adds such a festive touch! The Christmas balls on the tree were created using Gingerbread Pearl Stickers, giving the appearance of ornaments that reflect the warm glow from the inside.

    Adding the Sentiment
    I used the Wonder Of Christmas Stamp Set for the sentiment, "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night," and die cut it with the coordinating Wonder Of Christmas - Honey Cuts. I love how this sentiment ties together the cozy, classic Christmas vibe of the card.


    Handmade Christmas card featuring a cozy winter window scene, created with Honey Bee Stamps Cozy Christmas release products. The card has a 3D bridge design with an arched window decorated with poinsettias, holly, and icicles, along with a Christmas tree inside adorned with red pearl stickers as ornaments. A white brick embossed background enhances the cozy look, with a glittery snow effect on the roof. The sentiment reads 'Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night' in festive red script.

    6. Assembling the Card
    Once all the pieces were ready, I adhered the window edges to each side of the bridge card base. This allowed the window to "pop" as the focal point of the card and gave the design a three-dimensional look.

    Handmade Christmas card featuring a cozy winter window scene, created with Honey Bee Stamps Cozy Christmas release products. The card has a 3D bridge design with an arched window decorated with poinsettias, holly, and icicles, along with a Christmas tree inside adorned with red pearl stickers as ornaments. A white brick embossed background enhances the cozy look, with a glittery snow effect on the roof. The sentiment reads 'Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night' in festive red script.

    This card stands up nicely, making it perfect for displaying, but it also folds flat, which is great for mailing. I love how this cozy Christmas window scene turned out – it’s almost like peeking into a festive winter night!

    Thank you for stopping by today! Don’t forget to head over to my Instagram page to join the hop – two $50 gift cards are up for grabs. Good luck!

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

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