Celebrating Pride: Trio of Joyful Cards for Special Occasions | Honey Bee Stamps

Just imagine if the rings of a tree were actually rainbow-colored, how beautiful and colorful this world would be! Then again, trees would be even more endangered than they already are because we would all be chopping them down😆

Inclusive celebrations are always worth cherishing, and what better way to express your love and support than through heartfelt cards? Today I bring you a delightful trio of pride-inspired cards to commemorate a birthday, anniversary, and the arrival of a precious little one. These cards not only celebrate milestones but also promote a message of inclusivity, love, and acceptance.

CARD RECIPE

I will explain how I made one of these cards as the rest were done similarly. 

Using the Lovely Layers Slice and Stump Die, cut out your tree rounds. For a touch of pride, color the tree rings with vibrant rainbow hues using KARIN BRUSHMARKER PRO markers. To make the rings pop even more I used a distress brayer and rolled black ink over each die and then carefully placed the painted stumps back into their mold to press the black line impressions back into the stumps. This adds depth and dimension to them. I then glued them to a black bark layer. The leaves I used come from the  Lovely Layers: Dogwood Dies adding a cheerful element to the card. 

To complete this card I added a sentiment from the Inside Snarky Birthday Sentiment Stamp set stamped and heat embossed in white, then die cut with the coordinating die. This whimsical heart comes from the Heart Hug Die set, topped with a sparkly gem from the Aurora Borealis Gem Stickers. The background for each of these cards, (although it is difficult to see from these pictures) is full of texture that comes from using the Woodgrain 3D embossing folder.

For the Anniversary card of the Trio, I used two of the stumps and made them look like a little couple. This time my sentiment for the card came from the Mini Messages Stamps and Dies.

For comparison, I initially tried outlining the rings with a fine-tip black pen which was a bit time-consuming but the results are definitely darker. But using the brayer was super easy especially when making multiples.

This final card is for a family, welcoming their little one. Here again, the sentiment comes from the Mini Messages Stamps and Dies.

Even though these are just colorful stumps, I think turned out to be so sweet.

Whether you are here because you love rainbows or pride, I hope this trio of cards inspired you today. 

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

Ilda 🌈💕

SUPPLIES

Lovely Layers Slice and Stump Die Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Woodgrain 3D embossing folder Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Mini Messages Stamps Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Mini Messages Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Lovely Layers: Dogwood Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Heart Hugs Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	INSIDE SNARKY BIRTHDAY SENTIMENTS Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Inside: Snarky Birthday Sentiments Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Intense Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Bee Creative Brilliant White Pigment Ink Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Aurora Borealis Gem Stickers Shop at: SSS | HBS	Honey Bee Reverse Tweezers Shop at: SSS | HBS
Stamping Pressure Tool Shop at: HBS	Bee Creative Glue Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Platinum 6 Die Cutting Platform Shop at: SSS | SB | SB	Canson XL WATERCOLOR PAPER Shop at: SSS | AMZ
New Mini Misti Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Distress Brayer Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Arctic White Emb.Pwd. Shop at: SSS | IO3

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Papertrey Ink May Release Inspiration Cards

Hello, my dearest crafty friends! Hope you all had a wonderful week.

Today I am back with a ton of inspiration featuring this month's Papertrey Ink's May Release. It's all about Babies, Heroes, and many more staple design elements that are perfect builders for your collection. I won't go into too much detail as this post will be longer than usual, but I will link all the elements of each card below them. If you are shopping, feel free to use my affiliate links for PTI (Papertrey Ink) and SCB (Scrapbookcom) at no extra cost to you!

This card was so simple to make and I am in love with it. It is perfect for someone needing strength and encouragement in life. Possibly even a sympathy card. 

Stamp - Psalm Reflections: May Mini Stamp Set PTI | SBC  

Cloud Edge - Elegant Edges - Fresh Cuts PTI | SBC

Sun - Love to Layer: Charming Brackets Die PTI | SBC

Inks - Peacock Feathers OI, Squeezed Lemon OI, VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink

This next card you may already have seen if you had the opportunity to join they Instagram Hop for the Release. I call it my Mish Mash Card, lol! Here I have taken a little of everything from many of the products and put them all together to create this gorgeous Baby Shower Card. 

Trunks - Footlocker Die PTI | SBC

Watercolored Flowers - Vase Collection 18 Stamp Set PTI | SBC

Flower dies - Vase Collection 18 Die PTI | SBC

Background Foiled Hearts - From the Heart Hot Foil Plate PTI | SBC

Baby - Line it Up: Baby Die PTI | SBC

Shower - Larger than Life: Baby Sentiments Mini Stamp Set PTI | SBC

Embellishments from Studio Katia 

The next couple of cards are for Baby! If you have a baby coming soon in your life there are so many options in this release. 

Here is my blue/green blended baby card.

Stamped and heat embossed in white - Baby Background Stamp Set  PTI / SBC

Baby - Larger than Life: Baby Die PTI | SBC

Oh, - Inside Greetings: Welcome Mini Stamp Set PTI | SBC

Edging - Elegant Edges - Fresh Cuts PTI | SBC

Scalloped Circle - Love to Layer: Charming Brackets Die PTI | SBC

Embellishments from Studio Katia 

Inside of the card stamped image - Iconic Baby Stamp Set PTI | SBC

Inside of the card stamped sentiment - Larger than Life: Baby Sentiments Mini Stamp Set PTI | SBC

This yellow/pink blended card resulted in a peachy center, so pretty! For both these cards I used Atelier Inks for Blending.

Die cut sentiment - Line it Up: Baby Die PTI | SBC

Elegant Edges - Fresh Cuts PTI | SBC

Sentiment - Just Sentiments: Welcome Mini Stamp Set  PTI | SBC

Shoes - Iconic Baby Stamp Set PTI | SBC

Ok, I had to save my favorite card for last. How real do these Gereaniums look!? I am obsessed!!! When get geraniums I always look for these hot pink-centered ones. They are my absolute favorite. And what about the corners? I used them to create the background panel and I LOVE the result. So unique!

Background Panel - Cornered: Fresh Cuts Die PTI | SBC

Flowers - Into the Blooms: Geraniums Die PTI | SBC

Thank you stamp - Our Heroes Stamp Set PTI | SBC

Vase - Vase Collection 18 Die PTI | SBC

Pearl Stickers - Honey Bee Stamps

Hope you've been inspired by my Papertrey Ink May Release Inspiration Cards today. 

Have a wonderful weekend. Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda😊

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Birthday Bliss Release Day 1 Sneak Peeks | Honey Bee Stamps

Did you know that Honey Bee Stamps is celebrating 7 years this month?! HUGE congratulations are in order, and I am so proud to have been a part of this team for many of those years! To celebrate we have some brand products as part of the Birthday Bliss Release, so welcome to Day 1 of the Sneak Peeks! 

CARD RECIPE

This cute card features the new:

• Sweet Honey Bee Stamps
• Sweet Honey Bee Dies
• Bee Creative Liquid Shimmer Watercolor - Bee Shimmery - Wing shimmer

I also used a few older supplies:

• Horizon Slimline Borders Honey Cuts - Grass and Fence
• Intense Black Ink
• Background Blender Brushes - Broken China 
• Gem Stickers - Playful Pastels
• Bee Creative Glue
• White Foam Dots With Tab

Here is an early sneak peek for another die set coming on Day 4 Terrific Tags Dies

These stamped images were colored using Copic Markers on Neenah Solar white 110lbs paper, and white gel pen details were used for highlights.

Well, that wraps it up for Day 1 Birthday Bliss Release sneak peeks from me. Thank you for stopping by and I will see you back here tomorrow for day 2 sneak peeks... Happy Crafting!

Ilda 🐝