Tail Wagger Birthday Card | Pet-Tastic Release Sneak Peek | Honey Bee Stamps

Hello, crafty friends! Today, I'm excited to share a sneak peek at the Pet-Tastic Release from Honey Bee Stamps with this adorable dog-themed card. If you love crafting for pet lovers, this release is a must-have! Please note links will go live after the release party tonight Feb 28, 8 pm EST.

CARD RECIPE

Tail Waggers Rubber Stamps 

Tail Waggers - Coordinating Honey Cuts
Lovely Layers: Dog Beds Honey Cuts
You've Got a Friend Stamp Set

"Free Bee" A2 Card Stock Set
Bee Creative Intense Black Ink
A2 Scallop Frame Set
Simply Spring Sticker Set
Copic Markers

Glossy Accents 

White Gel Pen 

Foam Ball

This card features the Tail Waggers Rubber Stamp Set and Coordinating Dies. I colored the bulldog using Copic markers, giving it a realistic look. To add a little extra shine and dimension, I applied glossy accents to the eyes and nose.

The cozy dog bed and cute bone come from the Lovely Layers: Dog Beds Honey Cuts. The layers add beautiful depth to the design. I also used patterned paper from the "Free Bee" A2 card stock set (free with a qualifying purchase of $100) to create the background.

The sentiment, "Anyone can be cool, awesome takes practice!" is from the You've Got a Friend Stamp Set and is stamped in Bee Creative Intense Black Ink. I framed the design using an A2 Scallop Rectangle Frame, which adds a lovely touch.

For a pop of sparkle, I used gems from the Simply Spring Sticker Set. The party hat was a fun DIY addition—I cut a small triangle from the same colored paper as the bed and added white gel pen dots for decoration. A foam ball tops it off for an extra festive touch!

I hope you love this fun, pet-themed card as much as I do! Stay tuned for more inspiration from the Pet-Tastic Release. Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy crafting!

Ilda 🐾✨

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Good Luck Cards | Honey Bee Stamps - Perfect Match Release

Today, I am thrilled to share two "Good Luck" cards I created as part of the Perfect Match Release Instagram Hop for Honey Bee Stamps! These cards use the same basic techniques but differ slightly in their finishing details, making them unique and fun in their own ways. Don’t forget to head over to my 👉Instagram to enter the giveaway for a chance to win amazing prizes! TWO $50 Gift Cards (one each) will be given to the to the lucky winners!

CARD RECIPE

Aces - 3D Embossing Folder

BEE Playful Lowercase Alphabet Honey Cuts

Bold Background: Vines of Love - Honey Cuts

Lovely Layers: Party Frame

Lovely Layers: Posted Frame

Real Rainbow Gem Stickers

White Glitter Cardstock

Black Glitter Cardstock

Pink and Black Ink Pads

Vellum Sheets

Low-Tack Tape

Glue or Adhesive

Shared Techniques:

• Embossed Backgrounds: Both cards feature backgrounds created using the Aces - 3D Embossing Folder. A TIP to prevent tears in the paper is to lightly mist the cardstock with water before running it through your die-cut machine.
• Die-Cut Letters: The "good luck" sentiment was created using the BEE Playful Lowercase Alphabet Honey Cuts. TIP - For perfect letter alignment, use a straight edge or gridlines to align them, pick up the letters with low-tack tape, and adhere them by flipping the tape like a hinge to secure the letters in place.
• Vellum Layers: Both cards include vellum frames to soften the backgrounds and create dimension. I used two different frame die sets for added variety.

Card 1: Pink Ombre Letters

• Background: The embossed areas were enhanced by swiping a black ink pad across the raised portions for added depth.
• Sentiment: I die-cut the letters from white glitter cardstock and ink-blended a soft pink ombre effect onto them.
• Frame: The vellum background was die-cut using the Lovely Layers: Party Frame.
• Embellishments: The central heart was bedazzled with red gems from the Real Rainbow Gem Stickers pack, and a few extra gems were added around the card for sparkle.

Card 2: Black Glitter Letters

• Background: The embossed areas were highlighted by swiping a pink ink pad across the raised portions, giving the card a bold and dramatic look.
• Sentiment: The letters were cut from black glitter cardstock for a striking effect.
• Frame: The vellum layer was created using the Lovely Layers: Posted Frame.
• Embellishments: Red die-cut hearts from the Bold Background: Vines of Love Honey Cuts were added, with a few gems for a touch of shine.

Tips and Tricks

• Prevent Tearing: Always mist your cardstock lightly before embossing with a 3D folder.
• Perfect Letter Alignment: Use gridlines or a straight edge to align your letters, then use low-tack tape to lift and position them easily.
• Blending Gitter Cardstock: Ink blend on glitter cardstock to create custom colors to match, or create an ombre look.

Hope you're feeling lucky now... Head over to my Instagram now to join the hop and enter the giveaway! 

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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Reindeer Games: Crafting a Fun and Festive Christmas Card | Picket Fence Studios

Today, I'm excited to share a festive and playful card featuring products from the new September Release from Picket Fence Studios! This card is part of an Instagram hop, and one lucky winner will be randomly selected from the entire hop to win a $50 Gift Card, so make sure to join me on my Instagram account for a chance to win. This card was so much fun to create, using a blend of adorable stamps, dies, and some shimmer to bring it all together. Let’s dive into the details!

CARD RECIPE

Reindeer and Sentiment - Reindeer at Play Stamp and Die Set

Background - A2 Simple Plaid Cover Plate Die

Frame - A2 Saying Hello Cover Plate Die (older release)

Snow - Arctic Fox Paper Glaze

Embellishments - North Pole Gem Mix, Oh What Fun Sequin Mix

Ink - PFS Black Hybrid Ink Pad

Blue Sky - Life Changing Blender Brushes

Misti Insert - Paper Inking Palette - 5x6

Please note direct links for new products will be updated once post goes live.

Card Design Breakdown

For this card, the star of the show is the Reindeer at Play Stamp and Die Set. These little reindeer images are filled with personality and bring so much whimsy to a holiday card. I colored each of the images with Copic markers, giving them bright scarves and rosy cheeks to match their playful expressions. To make Rudolph stand out, I added a red gem from the North Pole Gem Mix to his nose for that iconic holiday sparkle!

The background features the A2 Simple Plaid Cover Plate Die, adding a clean and subtle texture behind the reindeer. I love the classic plaid design because it provides the perfect backdrop without taking away from the focal images. To frame everything, I used the A2 Saying Hello Cover Plate Die, which is an older product but still one of my favorites for creating defined sections on a card front.

Tip for Quick and Easy Stamping

One of my favorite time-saving tricks when working with multiple images is to stamp them all at once. Rather than removing each stamp from the carrier sheet, I placed the entire set face down in my MISTI tool, keeping them on the carrier sheet. I secured them using the PFS Paper Inking Palette. Then, I positioned my cardstock over the stamps and taped it to the MISTI door. This allowed me to ink up and stamp all the images in one go using the PFS Black Hybrid Ink Pad.

Once the images were stamped, I left the paper secured to the MISTI door while I colored them with Copic markers. After all the coloring was done, I restamped the images to get a clean, crisp black outline, which really makes them pop. Then, I die-cut the images with the coordinating die set.

Fun Snow Details with Paper Glaze

To create a wintery scene, I wanted to add some snow underneath the reindeer. I mixed a little Arctic Fox Paper Glaze in a small plastic baggy and piped on some snow mounds for dimension. While the glaze was still wet, I sprinkled a bit of fine glitter on top for an extra frosty look. It’s such a simple touch but adds so much depth and sparkle to the card!

Final Touches

For the sleigh, I couldn’t resist adding more festive details! The Oh What Fun Sequin Mix includes some adorable Christmas pinwheels, which I placed in the sleigh to give it a cheerful and festive look. These little touches help bring everything together, adding pops of color and shine that elevate the overall design.

And there you have it—a playful, sparkly Christmas card that’s sure to bring joy to whoever receives it! I hope this project inspires you to dive into your holiday card-making. Let me know in the comments below if you have any questions!

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

Ilda 🦌

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Falloween Release Sneak Peeks Day 2 | Honey Bee Stamps

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Today is Day 2 of the Falloween Release Sneak Peeks and I'm excited to share a playful and interactive shaker card that I created using some of the latest products. This card is perfect for sending a little Halloween cheer to someone special. Please note links are inactive until the Falloween Release goes live on August 23rd after the Live Release Party on YouTube at 8 pm EST.

CARD RECIPE

Spider - Lovely Layers: Scaredy Cat Dies

Spider Eyes - Sweet and Spooky Pearl Stickers

Background - Spider Web 3D Embossing Folder

Sentiment - Too Cute to Spook Dies

Frame - Layering Vintage Labels Frames

Shaker bits - Black Opal Confetti Mix, Aurora Lights Confetti Mix

Shaker - A2 Shaker Pockets

Background Magic:

I started with the Spider Web 3D Embossing Folder to create the spooky web background. Using the blackout technique, I blended yellow, pink, and blue inks from Inkon3 into the reversed embossed areas of the Tangled Web 3D Embossing Folder. The colors give a vibrant yet eerie glow, perfect for a Halloween-themed card.

Adding the Shaker Element:

To bring in some fun, I created a shaker element using the A2 Shaker Pockets. I filled the shaker with a mix of Black Opal Confetti Mix and Aurora Lights Confetti Mix. The iridescent confetti adds a playful shimmer that catches the light beautifully.

Focal Point & Sentiment:

The sentiment "Too Cute to Spook" is die-cut using the Too Cute to Spook Dies. I layered the sentiment onto a vellum shadow layer and glued it to the shaker, allowing it to stand out against the vibrant background.

For an extra touch of spookiness, I added a cute spider from the Lovely Layers: Scaredy Cat Dies. I used Sweet and Spooky Pearl Stickers for the spider's eyes, giving it an adorable yet mischievous look.

Framing It All:

Now, to fix a mistake I made I added the frame around the shaker pocket. Sadly I trimmed the background a little too much and you could see some of the adhesive of the pocket. So to salvage this I added a frame that I then used it to hang the Spider off of. The frame ties everything together and also gives the card a polished finished look.

This card is a delightful mix of spooky and cute, making it perfect for Halloween. The combination of the blackout technique, playful shaker elements, and the charming spider adds a fun and festive vibe to the design. I hope this card inspires you to create your own Falloween-themed projects using Honey Bee Stamps' latest release!

Thank you for stopping by and don't forget to join us for the Falloween Release Party on YouTube at 8 pm EST tonight. Happy Crafting!

Ilda 🕷

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Falloween Release Sneak Peeks Day 1 | Honey Bee Stamps

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Hello, crafty friends! 🍁 As the leaves start to change, it's the perfect time to create cards that capture the beauty of fall. Today, I'm excited to share a project featuring the blackout technique, where vibrant colors meet dramatic black accents to create a truly eye-catching design. This card is also a Day 1 Sneak Peek for the Honey Bee Stamps Falloween Release. Make sure you stop by the Honey Bee Stamps Blog for more inspiration from the Design Team featuring more day 1 product reveals. Please note links are inactive until the Falloween Release goes live on August 23rd after the Live Release Party on YouTube at 8 pm EST.

CARD RECIPE

Background - Fall Forest 3D Embossing Folder

Hello - Great Greetings Everyday

Pumpkin - Bold Background: Pumpkin Patch Dies

Gems - Sweet & Spooky Gem Stickers

Inks - Atelier Ink Bee Sting Yellow, Atelier Ink Sweet Petunia, Atelier Goddess Green, Atelier My Purple Jam, Atelier Ink Peacock Blue

For this colorful card, I used the Blackout Technique. Click HERE for a previous card done like this and step-by-step instructions or watch how it was made HERE.

The blackout technique is a wonderful way to add depth and drama to your cards, especially when paired with bright, bold colors. This fall card is perfect for sending warm greetings during the autumn season, and I hope it inspires you to try out the blackout technique in your next project!

Thank you for stopping by and I will see you back here tomorrow for day 2 sneak peeks... Happy Crafting!

Ilda 🍂

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Masculine Travel Themed Birthday Card | Honey Bee Stamps

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Hello friends!

Crafting a unique and personalized birthday card can be a delightful journey, especially when it reflects the recipient's interests. This card was made for my husband who loves travelling an exploring the new places. Our next adventure will be taking our family to New YorkCity. Cant wait!

Today, I’m sharing a tutorial for this masculine travel-themed birthday card featuring Honey Bee Stamps supplies. This card is perfect for any adventurous spirit who loves to explore the world.

CARD RECIPE

Prepare the Card Base: 

• Start with a standard A7 card base. I did end up trimming about 1/4" off the top an bottom of the finished panel.

 Create the Background:

• Stamp the Aviator Stamp images using Bee Creative Brilliant White Pigment Ink to create a subtle, white heat-embossed background on a kraft panel. Trim and glue to a coordinating colored background panel once the circles are diecut in the next step.  

Build the Focal Point:

• Use the Sweet Stacks: Circles Dies to cut a circles from the center of the Aviator Stamped images piece. And another circle for the background layer. Glue the stamped layer onto the solid background colored layer. This will create an elevated focal point of the card.
• Die cut the "Time to Go" sentiment using the Time to Go Postcard Dies from both white and black card stock. Glue the black layer onto the white layer, slightly shifted to create a shadow layer. Add glossy accents to give it a shiny, dimensional finish. Set aside.
• Select a pattern piece from the Grab Your Passport Paper Pad featuring travel tickets and cut them out. Organize the ticket layout around the opening of the card front. Glue them in place, use foam to elevate and create dimension on some of the tickets.
• Adhere the finished Time to Go circle die cut to the card base using Black Foam Dots 1/4" for dimension.

Add Finishing Touches:

• Embellish the front with Grab Your Passport Gem Stickers to add a touch of sparkle.
• Use a punch tool and add an eyelet to one of the tickets. I used the NYC one as that is where we are going next and added a piece of twine to the top with a simple knot.

Finisih the Inside:

• Stamp the inside sentiments from the Plane Awesome Stamps set using the Bee Creative Intense Black Ink Pad. The sentiment “Let the adventure begin. Wishing you an adventurous birthday” perfectly complements the travel theme.

I hope you got inspired by this Masculine Travel Themed Birthday Card. Enjoy creating a card like this one and celebrating the adventurous spirit of your loved ones.

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

Ilda 🛫🌎

SUPPLIES

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Bearly Art Precision Glue Shop at: SSS | AMZ | HBS	We R Memory Keepers WARM METAL Eyelets Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Crop-A-Dile II Big Bite Punch Shop at: SSS | AMZ

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