Mini Holiday Floral Shaker Card | Honey Bee Stamps

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 Cuts. After 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.

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!

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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Cozy Christmas Window Scene Bridge Card | Honey Bee Stamps

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.

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.

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.

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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Peppermint Village Sweet Christmas Slimline Card | Honey Bee Stamps

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Welcome to the Honey Bee Stamps Cozy Christmas Release! Today, I’m sharing a charming gingerbread-inspired slimline card that’s bound to bring some holiday cheer. This project highlights the Peppermint Village Rubber Stamps and coordinating dies, alongside a cozy color palette to make everything feel extra warm and festive. (Please note links to new products will go live tonight after the Release Party (8pm Central) 10/28).

CARD RECIPE

Peppermint Village Rubber Stamps and coordinating dies (Gingerbread)

Sprinkled with Joy Stamp Set (for the sentiment)

Gingerbread Village Paper Pad (for the background paper)

Gingerbread Gem Stickers and clay bits (embellishments)

Horizon Slimline Borders die (for the snowbanks)

Bee Creative Brilliant White Pigment Ink and white embossing powder

Tattered Rose Distress Oxide Ink (for stamping)

Fine Prisma Glitter and Chunky Glitter (for the snowy details)

Creating the Gingerbread Village Scene

For this card, I wanted to create a whimsical gingerbread village that looks like it's fresh out of a Christmas bakery. Each house was first stamped with Bee Creative Brilliant White Pigment Ink and then heat embossed with white embossing powder. This technique gives the designs a raised, frosted effect that’s perfect for capturing that classic gingerbread cookie look! To add a touch of color to some of the details on the gingerbread, I used Prismacolor Pencils. The images then were die cut using the coordinating dies.

To create the layered snowbanks, I used an older die from my collection, the Horizon Slimline Borders. This die adds soft, rolling hills of snow, adding depth and dimension to the village scene. Each layer of snow is edged with chunky sparkle glitter to enhance that freshly fallen snow effect.

For the background, which comes from the Gingerbread Village Paper Pad, I chose a delicate polka dot pattern which adds a playful texture, making the scene even cozier.

Sentiment & Embellishments

The sweet sentiment, “Have a sweet Christmas,” is from the Sprinkled with Joy stamp set. Stamped in matching Tattered Rose Distress Oxide Ink, it blends beautifully into the snowy landscape while adding a warm holiday message.

For extra festive sparkle, I added Gingerbread Gem Stickers and adorable candy clay bits for pops of color. To mimic snow on the rooftops, I applied Fine Prisma Glitter, which captures light perfectly, giving each house a freshly frosted look. Chunky Glitter was added along the ground to create a snowy base, bringing a touch of winter magic to the card.

Building this little gingerbread village was a joy, and each detail adds to the cozy holiday feel. This Christmas card captures warmth, sweetness, and a touch of sparkle—the perfect combination for the season! I hope you find inspiration in this release and enjoy creating your own Peppermint Village.

Let me know if you try creating your own gingerbread village card—I’d love to see how you bring this sweet collection to life!

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

Ilda 🍪🎁🎄

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Happy Meowloween Light-Up Card | Honey Bee Stamps

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Hello Friends!

Halloween is just around the corner, and I couldn’t be more excited to share this purr-fectly spooky project featuring the Lovely Layers: Scaredy Cat Dies from Honey Bee Stamps! This fun and interactive card lights up, adding a magical touch to any Halloween greeting.

CARD RECIPE

Critters - Lovely Layers: Scaredy Cat Dies

Sentiment - Sweet Halloween Stamps and Dies

Moon - Sweet Stacks: Circles Dies

Background Paper - Sweet & Spooky Paper Pad

Gems - Fall Is In The Air  and Sweet & Spooky Gem Stickers

Creating the Background

To set the spooky scene, I began by ink blending the night sky using Distress Oxide Inks in Black Soot and Prize Ribbon, followed by spritzing with Distress Spritz - Uncharted Mariner to give the sky that eerie, starry texture. The moonlight was added with a circle die cut from the Sweet Stacks: Circles Dies and a layer of vellum, which diffuses the light beautifully when the card is illuminated.

Light-Up Feature

To bring the card to life, I incorporated an EZ-Light - 3-Light Strand. This was easily hidden behind the vellum circle to give that perfect glowing moon effect. When you press on the pumpkin, the card lights up, making it an enchanting surprise for the recipient!

The Main Elements

The focal point of the card is the adorable black cat, crafted with the Lovely Layers: Scaredy Cat Dies. I love how the die cuts give dimension to the cat, making it pop off the card. I paired it with a vibrant pumpkin and I added shading to using detail blending brushes. 

The bat flying above adds a playful touch, while the witch's hat on the cat (cut from the Sweet & Spooky Paper Pad) and the striped background panel from the same collection add coordinating patterns and colors, tying the design together.

Finishing Touches

For a little extra sparkle, I used both the Fall Is In The Air Gem Stickers and Sweet & Spooky Gem Stickers to add some extra details to the background. I also couldn’t resist adding highlights using a White Gelly Roller Pen for that extra pop.

The sentiment, "Happy Meowloween!" from the Sweet Halloween Stamps, finishes the card on a playful note.

This light-up Halloween card was so much fun to make, and the EZ-Lights added a simple yet magical touch that brings the whole design together. Honey Bee Stamps' products make it easy to create interactive and festive cards, perfect for Halloween or any spooky season project!

If you’ve never tried making a light-up card, this project is a great place to start, and with Halloween right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to experiment with fun new techniques!

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

Ilda 🐈

SUPPLIES

Lovely Layers: Scaredy Cat Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Sweet Halloween Stamps Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Sweet Halloween Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Sweet Stacks: Circles Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Sweet & Spooky Paper Pad Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Fall Is In The Air Gem Stickers Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Sweet & Spooky Gem Stickers Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Bee Creative Bitty Buzz Cutter Shop at: HBS
Background Blender Brushes Shop at: SSS | HBS	Beeluxe Detail Blending Brushes Size 10 Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Beeluxe Detail Blending Brushes Size 5 Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Beeluxe Detail Blending Brushes Size 7 Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Bee Creative Brilliant White Pigment Ink Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Stamping Pressure Tool Shop at: HBS	Black Foam Dots 1/4" Shop at: HBS	Honey Bee Reverse Tweezers Shop at: HBS
Platinum 6 Die Cutting Platform Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Vellum Value Pack Shop at: SSS | AMZ	New Mini Misti Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Paper Inking Palette - 5x6 Shop at: SSS | SB | PFS
Oxide Ink Pad BLACK SOOT Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Prize Ribbon Oxide Ink Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Distress Spritz - Uncharted Mariner Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Copic Opaque White Pigment Shop at: SSS | AMZ
Bearly Art Precision Glue Shop at: SSS | AMZ | HBS	White Gelly Roller Pen Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	EZ-Light - 3-Light Strand Shop at: SSS | HBS

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Happy Fall Wreath Pop Up Card | Honey Bee Stamps

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Hello, crafty friends! 🍂 Fall is finally here, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to create cozy, seasonal cards. Today, I’m sharing a delightful Fall Wreath pop-up card featuring products from the Honey Bee Stamps Falloween Release, that is sure to bring a warm smile to anyone’s face. I used a variety of dies, stencils, and embellishments to craft this wreath, complete with vibrant sunflowers, a cute pumpkin, and layers of fall florals. Let's dive into the details of how I put this card together!

CARD RECIPE

Bow, pumpkin, Sign - Seasonal Signs Dies and Stencils

Flowers - Lovely Layers: Mini Fall Florals Dies

Happy - Great Greetings: Everyday Dies

Frame - Double Stitched Square Dies

Texture on sign - Woodgrain 3D Embossing Folder

Background - Fall Is In The Air Paper Pad

Embellishments - Fall Is In The Air Pearl Stickers and Gem Stickers

The Design

I began by die-cutting all the key elements from the Seasonal Signs Dies, including the circle for the wood frame, the red bow, the pumpkin, and the hanger. These pieces formed the base of my wreath, giving it structure and dimension.

Next, I moved on to inking the word "Fall" using the Seasonal Signs Stencil. After blending the ink onto the circle die-cut, I ran it through my die-cutting machine with the Woodgrain 3D Embossing Folder to create a realistic wood grain texture. To make this texture stand out even more, I blended Hickory Smoke Oxide Ink over the raised areas, giving the wood a weathered, rustic look.

To complete the wooden frame effect, I used my Scor-Pal Mini Scor-Buddy to press horizontal lines into the paper, mimicking planks of wood. With the help of a ruler and a Copic marker, I drew over these embossed lines, enhancing the realistic wood grain feel.

Once the wood frame was complete, I started building up the wreath with floral and decorative elements. The lovely sunflowers and fall leaves were cut using the Lovely Layers: Mini Fall Florals Dies, which added vibrant pops of color to the design. I used various distress oxide inks to blend colors onto the die-cuts, bringing life to the florals and leaves.

Floral and Wreath Details

The flowers are the highlight of this wreath, and I created them with the Lovely Layers: Mini Fall Florals Dies. The sunflowers, with their bright yellow petals and gem-encrusted centers, were a real show-stopper. I used Fall Is In The Air Pearl Stickers and Fall Is In The Air Gem Stickers for extra sparkle and shine.

To add even more depth to the wreath, I arranged the die-cut leaves around the sunflowers and tucked in a small pumpkin die-cut at the bottom of the wreath, keeping everything cohesive and full of autumn charm.

Assembly

To create the pop-up frame for my card, I first cut out the top frame using the second-largest square from the Double Stitched Square Dies, cutting it from a 5.5-inch square piece of cardstock. This would frame the wreath beautifully.

Next, I cut two pieces of cardstock measuring 5.5 inches by 2 inches and scored each piece at every half inch. I folded these pieces accordion-style to create springs, which I then attached to the back of the square top frame. These springs added the perfect pop-up dimension for the card.

For extra dimension behind the wreath, I created another pop-up spring. This piece measured 2.5 inches by 5 inches, and I scored it every half inch, three times, before folding it. I glued this piece directly behind the wreath to make it stand out even more.

Once the springs were in place, I adhered the entire top frame and wreath onto the card base, where I had already glued a piece of patterned paper from the Fall Is In The Air Paper Pad. This patterned background added a cozy, autumnal feel to complement the dimensional elements of the wreath.

Finishing Touches

To complete the design, I added some white gel pen details to enhance the die-cut elements, giving them extra highlights and depth. For added dimension and shine, I applied Glossy Accents to the "Happy" die-cut from the Great Greetings: Everyday Dies and to the pumpkin stem, making those areas pop and stand out against the rest of the design.

This Fall Wreath pop-up card is one of my favorite fall projects so far using the latest Honey Bee Stamps Falloween Release! The combination of woodgrain texture, bright florals, and warm autumn hues makes it the perfect seasonal greeting card. I hope you’ll give it a try and enjoy making your own festive creations.

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

Ilda 🍂

SUPPLIES

Seasonal Signs Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Seasonal Signs Stencil Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Lovely Layers: Mini Fall Florals Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Great Greetings: Everyday Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
DOUBLE STITCHED SQUARE DIES Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Woodgrain 3D embossing folder Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Fall Is In The Air Paper Pad Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Fall Is In The Air Pearl Stickers Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Fall Is In The Air Gem Stickers Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Beeluxe Detail Blending Brushes Size 5 Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Black Foam Dots 1/4" Shop at: HBS	Foam Dots Shop at: HBS
Honey Bee Reverse Tweezers Shop at: HBS	Bee Creative Bitty Buzz Cutter Shop at: HBS	Stamping Pressure Tool Shop at: HBS	Beeluxe Detail Blending Brushes Size 10 Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Beeluxe Detail Blending Brushes Size 7 Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Oxide Ink Pad PICKED RASPBERRY Shop at: SSS | SB	Oxide Ink Pad BARN DOOR Shop at: SSS | SB	SPICED MARMALADE DISTRESS OXIDE Shop at: SSS | SB
MUSTARD SEED DISTRESS OXIDE Shop at: SSS | SB	Oxide Ink Pad FOREST MOSS Shop at: SSS | SB	Ground Expresso Distress Oxide Ink Shop at: SSS | SB	Oxide Ink Pad HICKORY SMOKE Shop at: SSS | SB
Scor-Pal Mini Scor-Buddy Shop at: SSS | HBS	Platinum 6 Die Cutting Platform Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	White Gelly Roller Pen Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Bearly Art Precision Glue Shop at: SSS | AMZ | HBS
Glossy Accents Shop at: SSS | AMZ | SB | HBS

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