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I’m so excited to share two stunning cards I created featuring products from Honey Bee Stamps’ new Country Cottage Release. This release is filled with timeless elegance, perfect for creating heartfelt, handmade cards that feel extra special.
Today’s cards showcase the magical Lovely Layers: Butterflies set, which truly steals the show with its dreamy dimension and radiant color. Also, make sure you join the 👉 Instagram Hop to celebrate the Release and for a chance at winning one of two - $50 Gift Card to the HBS Shop. Let’s take a closer look at each design!
Card One: “Life is Sweeter with a Mom Like You”
This first card is a floral fantasy! I started with the Lovely Layers: Bold Background Chinoiserie to build a beautifully intricate background full of texture and soft florals. The layers and soft ink blending on the leaves and flowers add so much depth and natural charm.
I then framed the sentiment using one of the elegant dies from the Antique Layering Frames set. The sentiment itself—“Life is sweeter with a Mom like you”—is from the So Special Stamps and Dies set and is die cut with the coordinating die for a perfect fit.
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Card Two: “You Are So Dear to Me”
For the second card, I wanted to go for something soft and regal. I used another frame from the Antique Layering Frames set to create the focal point, layering ornate die cuts for an elegant finish. The sentiment, “You are so dear to me,” is again from the So Special Stamps and Dies set.
Two butterflies dance across the card, colored with the same Distress Oxide Ink rainbow palette. To tie the whole look together, I pressed Bee Creative Metallic Gold Ink into their embossed details, creating a luxurious effect. Gold gem stickers were also added here to enhance the corners and add sparkle.
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Ink Blending Details
For all the butterflies, I used a bright rainbow blend of Distress Oxide Inks—including shades like Picked Raspberry, Wilted Violet, Broken China, Peacock Feathers, Squeezed Lemonade, and Black Soot. After blending, I splattered them with metallic gold liquid. This added a subtle shimmer to the butterflies.
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These cards were such a joy to make and are perfect for Mother’s Day, thank you notes, or just sending a little love. The new Country Cottage Release has everything you need to add elegance and warmth to your cardmaking.
