Grateful for Fall – A Bright and Bold Pumpkin Patch Card | Honey Bee Stamps

Hello, crafty friends! I’m excited to share this vibrant fall-themed card featuring the new Falloween Release from Honey Bee Stamps. Fall is such a wonderful time to create heartfelt, seasonal cards, and this project brings all those cozy autumn vibes to life. Using a variety of dies, stamps, and embellishments, I had so much fun crafting this colorful pumpkin patch scene. Let’s dive into the details!

CARD RECIPE

Pumpkin Patch - Bold Background: Pumpkin Patch Dies

Sentiment - Blessings of Fall Stamps and Dies

Inside Sentiment - Mini Messages: Fall Sentiments Stamps 

Pearls - Sweet & Spooky Pearl Stickers

Foam - Foam adhesive to elevate the background

Inks:

• Bee Creative Brilliant White Pigment Ink
• Bee Creative Intense Black Ink Pad 
• Inkon3 inks for blending the die cuts (See thumbnails below)

Pumpkin Patch Focus

The star of the card is the gorgeous Bold Background: Pumpkin Patch Dies. These detailed pumpkins and vines are perfect for creating a layered, dimensional scene. I die-cut the entire background from white cardstock and used Inkon3 inks to blend vibrant colors onto the pumpkins and leaves. The inks blended beautifully, creating a gradient effect from soft yellows to deep pinks and greens, giving the pumpkins a lively, almost glowing appearance. The only solid color cardstock used was brown for the pumpkin tops and the sentiment.

Adding Dimension

To give the background some extra depth, I used foam adhesive to pop up the die-cut pieces. This small touch really makes the design stand out and gives the card a more interactive feel.

Sentiments to Celebrate Gratitude

For the sentiment, I wanted to emphasize the theme of thankfulness. The Blessings of Fall Stamps provided the perfect phrase: “There is Always Something to Be Thankful For.” I white heat-embossed the sentiment on a dark brown banner, which pops against the colorful background. 

On the inside, I kept the message simple with the Mini Messages: Fall Sentiments Stamps, using “Grateful for You” for a heartfelt touch.

Final Embellishments

To finish off the card, I added a few Sweet & Spooky Pearl Stickers in coordinating shades. The pearls add a hint of sparkle and texture, pulling the whole design together without taking away from the colorful pumpkin patch.

I absolutely love how this card turned out! The bright, cheerful colors and the focus on gratitude make it perfect for sending fall-themed well wishes. Honey Bee Stamps’ Falloween Release has so many versatile products that allow you to create both spooky and sweet projects, and this pumpkin patch card is the perfect way to showcase them.

I hope you’re feeling inspired to create your own fall-themed cards. Don’t forget to have fun with blending inks and adding dimension with foam adhesives—it really takes your cardmaking to the next level.

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

Ilda 🍂

SUPPLIES

Bold Background: Pumpkin Patch Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Blessings Of Fall Stamps Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Blessings Of Fall Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Mini Messages: Fall Sentiments Stamps Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Sweet & Spooky Pearl Stickers Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Bee Creative Brilliant White Pigment Ink Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Bee Creative Intense Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Detail Blender Brushes Shop at: SSS | HBS
Beeluxe Detail Blending Brushes Size 5 Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Foam Dots Shop at: HBS	Bee Creative Glue Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Honey Bee Reverse Tweezers Shop at: HBS
Bee Creative Bitty Buzz Cutter Shop at: HBS	Stamping Pressure Tool Shop at: HBS	Platinum 6 Die Cutting Platform Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	New Mini Misti Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Atelier Ink Bee Sting Yellow Shop at:  IO3	Atelier Ink Sweet Petunia Shop at:  IO3	Atelier Goddess Green Shop at:  IO3	Atelier Ink Peacock Blue Shop at: IO3
Bearly Art Precision Glue Shop at: SSS | AMZ | HBS

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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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Googly Eye Ghost Cards | Picket Fence Studios

Hello my friends!

Today's cards are part of the Picket Fence Studios August Release and Instagram Hop. So make sure to join me on Instagram for a chance to win some amazing prizes! Adding googly eyes to critters on cards gives characters an instant personality, making them more lively and expressive. They also add a touch of humor and whimsy, making your cards more playful and fun for the recipient.

CARD RECIPE #1

New PFS Products

Sentiment - Trick or Treat Halloween Word Dies

Stencil - Friendly Ghost Stencils

Inside Card - Fabulous Foiling Festive Halloween A2 Card Fronts

Background Glaze - Paper Glaze Luxe -  Slime Green

Older PFS Products

Ghost Glaze - Paper Glaze Luxe - Arctic Fox

Bats and Sentiment Glaze - Paper Glaze Luxe - Black Eyeliner

Tools - Mixed Media Spatulas 

Inside Toner Foil - Fabulous Toner Foil - Pitch Black

Tip: If your glaze/paste has lost moisture from not being used in a while, remove the needed amount from the container, add water, and mix well to reactivate it. I like to transfer the glaze into a plastic shot cup for mixing. Add small amounts of water at a time until you achieve the desired consistency.

To add dimension to the sentiment, I die-cut the words three times, glued, and stacked them before applying the sparkly glaze layer.

I used one of the Fabulous Foiling Festive Halloween A2 Card Fronts on the inside of the card. This should leave enough room to add a personalized message.

CARD RECIPE #2

New PFS Products

Pattern Paper

• Haunted Halloween Gingham - Fabulously Glossy A2 Card Fronts
• Halloween Cottages - Fabulously Glossy A2 Card Fronts

Die Cut Sentiment - Trick or Treat Halloween Word Dies

Ghost - Nibbles: Santa Claus Dies

Stars - Hi Boo! Sequin Mix

Older PFS Products 

Happy - Swanky Sentiments: Birthday & Swanky Sentiments: Birthday Dies

Window - Basic Die Cutting Die Set 1

To add another layer of fun and interaction, I added a Mini Action WOBBLES Spring to the cute Orange Googly-eyed ghost.

I hope you were inspired by these fun Googly Eye Ghost Cards. Remember to join me on Instagram and Hop along, and as a BONUS today I will also be sharing a REEL of the first card. Until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda👀

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AlexSyberiaDesign May Digi Stamp Release Blog Hop + Giveaway | Kokeshi Doll Friendship Cards

Hello Friends! 

Welcome to Alex Syberia Design May Release Blog Hop and Giveaway. I will have all those details at the end of this post. I am in love with these Kokeshi dolls from Alex's release and had so much fun creating these two colorful Kokeshi Doll Friendship Cards. 

CARD DETAILS

For my first card, I combined the KOKESHI DOLL FUMIKO and the FULL BLOOM digital stamps. I used Paint 3D to manipulate and layer the designs, there are various programs out there and tutorials on how to use digital stamps so I will not explain that process. 

I then printed the images out onto Neenah Solar White 80lbs paper and colored the images in using Copic markers.

Next, I trimmed the panel and added it to a black cardstock piece cut to fit an A2 card base.

I then stamped a sentiment from Studio Katia's BLOOMING BUNCH stamp set and added some BLOSSOM SPARKLE CRYSTALS. To finish this card off I added some white gel pen detailing and then some glossy accents to add more dimension and shine.

This next card was printed and colored the same way as the previous card. This time using the KOKESHI DOL MITSUKI and again the FULL BLOOM digital stamps.

This time I trimmed the panel a little more to create a larger border around the panel.

The stamp I used here comes from the YOU GOT THIS stamp set from Simon Says Stamp that I curved along the body of the KOKESHI DOL MITSUKI digital stamp.

 

To finish up this card, I added some GOLD SPARKLE CRYSTALS and once again used white gel pen detailing and glossy accents to add more dimension and shine.

BLOG HOP

Alex Syberia

Amber Rain Davis

Hannelie Bester

Nora Niskanen

Ilda Dias

Natasha Vacca

LauraJane

Jenny Colacicco

Yasmin Diaz

Tina Wilstrup

Rebecca Rapanaro

TaeEun Yoo

Jyoti Adhikari

Colleen Balija

Sandhya Iyer

Rightbrainart

Nicoletta Porcu

Sharon White

Elena Cazares

Bonnie Crane

Melissa Goodman

IG HOP 

Joe Sysavath

Maura R

Enna Adams

Tracy Ware

Zubaida

GIVEAWAY

To celebrate this release, Alex is giving away 7 $10 gift certificates.

Please leave a comment on each of the participating designers’ blogs/IG accounts in this blog hop by 05/22/2020 for a chance to win.

Winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the blogs/IG accounts listed below and will be announced on Alex's blog on 05/23/2020.

I had so much fun playing around and coloring these images. I hope these cards inspired you today. For more inspiration visit Alex Syberia's Blog.

Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Hopping 👋

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The Ton's 4th Anniversary Blog Hop | Day 3

Hello Crafty friends! Today I am uber excited to be Guest Designing for Day 3 of The Ton's 4th Anniversary Blog Hop. This time Effie has introduced 9 new designs for this release. There are some free gifts with purchase promotions ongoing. Head over to The Ton Stamps' blog for more details. 

For my projects, I have created two super cute cards to showcase a few of the new sets from this release. Make sure you read the end of the post to check out the Giveaway details and where to get started on the Hop! Here is my first card featuring the Coming Up Peonies Stamp set.

CARD DETAILS

To start, I stamped out the large peony stamp onto watercolor paper using a watermark ink and then heat set it with white embossing powder. I then used Mijello Mission Gold watercolors to loosely watercolor the flowers in the finished off by adding some tine color splashes.

Next, I die cut the panel using a stitched rectangle die and then glued it onto an A2 card base. I then stamped out the sentiment onto a piece of paper that I had die cut with the same rectangle die to add the stitching to the ends. The Hello, Fabulous stamp comes from the Power Pumps set that I will be sharing in the next card. I then just added some sequins to the card front and finished off the center of the large flower with Stickles glitter and some tiny yellow Nuvo Crystal drops.

Now, what girl would love a pair of these Power Pumps?!?😍 Of course, I had to make them look like Christian Louboutin Patent Glossy Pumps. If I didn't have terrible nurse feet I would love a pair of these LOL... But sadly I have to wear orthotics, so I'll stick to the Stamped kind. It's a lot safer for my health and for my wallet!

To make this card, I began by stamping out the jewels onto a piece of Neenah cardstock using a couple of the grey color inks from the Pewter Mini sets to create the patterned background. I then stamped out the pumps on another piece of paper starting with the grey stamped ink pieces on the pumps. I then used Black Versafine Onyx Ink to add the black layer since I wanted to give these heels a high gloss finish and heat set them with clear embossing powder. Rather than stamping out the red of the sole I used the R46 Copic marker. I then fussy cut the pumps leaving a white edge around the shoes.

Next, I stamped a sentiment from the Power Pumps set onto a strip of white cardstock. I then glued it onto a red strip that I trimmed to the size of the background panel and glued that onto an A2 size black card base.  I then popped the pumps up with foam tape and glued them in place. For an added touch of Bling, I glued on some bows to the heels and added some jewels to the centers. I also finished off the card with some crystals and added glossy accents to the larger jewels on the stamped background. I think this card could be used for so many occasions. I absolutely love how this card turned out and want to make some more for my girlfriends! 

SUPPLIES

To make supplies easy to find, I have linked them below. If something I used is no longer available I will link to a similar product. Affiliate links may be used depending on the product. Your purchases help keep my blog running, so thanks in advance for the support! Supplies marked with an asterisk (*) were generously sent to me.

*Power Pumps Shop at: ton	*Peony Close Up Shop at: ton	*Pewter Minis Shop at: ton	Strathmore 400 Series Watercolor Pad Shop at: AMZ	Tim Holtz Stamp Platform Shop at: SSS | AMZ
Inkadinkado Embossing Magic Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Juicy Ink Shop at: SSS | IO3	Arctic White Ultra Powder Shop at: SSS | IO3	Mijello Mission Gold Water Color Palette Set Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Majestic Royal and Langnickel Brush Set Shop at: AMZ
Sizzix Big Shot Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Magnetic Platform Shop at: SSS | AMZ	STANDARD CUTTING PADS Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Neenah 80 LB SOLAR WHITE Shop at: SSS | AMZ	SSS Card Stock 24 Colors Shop at: SSS
VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Blackout Ink Shop at: SSS | IO3	SILVER | CRYSTALS Shop at: SSS | SK	MAJESTIC FUSION Shop at: SSS | SK	April Crystals Shop at: SSS | SK
TRIANGLE TRAY Shop at: SSS | SK	Double Ended  Jewel Picker Shop at: SSS | AMZ | HBS	STUDIO KATIA GLUE Shop at: SSS | SK	Recollections Black Heavyweight Cardstock 110bs Shop at: AMZ	Double-Sided Foam Tape Shop at: SSS | AMZ
Glossy Accents Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Dandelion Yellow Nuvo Crystal Drops Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Stickles Glitter  Glue, Icicle Shop at: SSS | AMZ | HBS

HOP DETAILS
Start → The Ton (Heba Alsibai)
Tazhiana Gordon
Marsha Farris
Kira Ness
Susan B.
Olga Matyushevskaya
Ilda Dias ←You are Here!!!

GIVEAWAY

Win a stamp of choice from The Ton's new release. To enter, leave a comment on each blog each day.  Effie will choose one winner per day (4 winners total) and announce the winners on The Ton's blog by January 12. The comment period for these giveaways will close on January 11 at 7pm EST. 

Thank you for stopping by 😊

Until next time... Happy Hopping👋