Butterflies & Elegance Cards | Country Cottage Release | Honey Bee Stamps

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 RECIPE

Lovely Layers: Butterflies

Lovely Layers: Bold Background Chinoiserie

Antique Layering Frames

So Special Stamps and Dies

Bee Creative Ink Pad - Intense Black

Bee Creative Metallic Gold Ink

Beeluxe Detail Blending Brushes

Gold Gem stickers

White Foam Dots

Other Supplies

Distress Oxide Inks

Gold Splatter

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.

To bring this card to life, I added three butterflies from the Lovely Layers: Butterflies set. These were ink blended using Distress Oxide Inks in vibrant rainbow hues. A few gold gem stickers complete the card and add a touch of sparkle.

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.

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.

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.

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

Ilda 🦋

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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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Celebrate Love with a Valentine’s Card: "Vines of Love" | Honey Bee Stamps

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show your loved ones how much they mean to you, and this handmade card featuring Honey Bee Stamps supplies from the "Perfect Match" release is ideal for the occasion. With its vibrant, layered details and heartfelt sentiments, it’s bound to make someone feel truly special.

CARD RECIPE

Bold Background: Vines Of Love - Honey Cuts - Florals

Great Greetings: Love - Honey Cuts - Sentiment 

Rustic Brick Wall - 3D Embossing Folder - Background

Beeluxe Detail Blending Brushes - Add shadow details

Gingerbread - Pearl Stickers - Embellishments

Gelly Roll White Pen - highlights

Bee Creative Intense Black Ink - stamp sentiment inside card

• Prepare the Base: Use the Rustic Brick Wall - 3D Embossing Folder to create a textured light pink background.
• Add Vines of Love: Die cut the Bold Background: Vines Of Love - Honey Cuts using green cardstock, and layer red floral hearts and petals. Use blending brushes for shadow details.
• Sentiment Focal Point: Die cut the "Love You" sentiment from the Great Greetings: Love - Honey Cuts and adhere it to the card front over the vines.
• Highlights: Use a white gel pen for highlights on the floral hearts.
• Finishing Touches: Add Gingerbread - Pearl Stickers to embellish the card.

Inside the card, use the Bee Creative Intense Black Ink to stamp the sentiment "You have a special place in my heart" this adds a personal, meaningful touch, tying the card together perfectly.

Creating a handmade card like this is a beautiful way to express your love and thoughtfulness. With the right supplies and a little creativity, you can craft a keepsake that will be cherished for years to come.

Happy crafting and Happy Valentine’s Day! 

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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Easy DIY Birthday Cards with Minimal Supplies - Bibi's Intense Color Collection | Contact Crafts

Hello friends, and Happy New Year! 🎉

If you’re like me, you can never have too many birthday cards in your stash. To kick off the year creatively, I decided to fix that by making some Easy DIY Birthday Cards with Minimal Supplies. These cards are not only vibrant and cheerful but also super simple to create!

For today’s projects, I’m showcasing Bibi Cameron's new Intense Liquid Colors, Sparkle Bases, and Stackable Stamps. These tools made the process a breeze! You can check out my IG Reel HERE to see how these colorful creations came together.

CARD RECIPE

 

Bibi Cameron's Release | Contact Crafts

• Intense Liquid Colors Retro Brights - 8 Pack|SSS 
• Sparkle Base - 4 Pack|SSS
• A,BiBi,C's Alphabet Stamps by Bibi Cameron (Lane Narrow Font with Stackable Blocks)|SSS
• Packaging Stamps by Bibi Cameron (Good Stuff Inside Clear Stamps with Stackable Blocks) |SSS
• Packaging Stamps by Bibi Cameron (Happy Mail Clear Stamps with Stackable Blocks)|SSS

Basic Supplies:

• Watercolor Paper - I used Strathmore Bristol paper
• Paper Trimmer
• Brushes 
• Sequins
• Micron Pen
• Paint palette
• Water for cleaning brushes (2 vessels - one for dirty water and clean water)
• Black Ink 
• Glue
• Black Card Stock is used as a card panel to create the background frame
• Card Bases

Here are some close-ups of the cards I made. Don’t mind the little sequin that slid off the first candle—it’s fixed now, haha! Each card is bursting with bright, happy colors and minimal fuss. Perfect for any birthday celebration. 

Tips & Tricks

1. Layering with Sparkle: The Sparkle Base adds a subtle shimmer that brings the designs to life. Perfect for birthday celebrations!
2. Mix & Match Stamps: The stackable stamp sets are incredibly versatile. Use them to customize each card with unique sentiments. I forgot to take a photo of the back with the personalized stamp and logo. Make sure to watch the video for that!
3. Frame It Up: Adding a black cardstock frame helps make the colors pop against the white base.

If you’re looking for a creative way to stock up on birthday cards or just want to play with some bold, fun supplies, give these a try! I hope this inspires you to dive into your crafting stash and start creating.

Happy crafting, and here’s to a colorful and creative year ahead!

Ilda 🎂✨

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Gray Skies Bring Sunny Days - DIY Shaker Card | November Picket Fence Studios Release

Hello, crafty friends! I'm excited to share my latest project, a whimsical shaker card featuring the adorable "Bad Weather Friends" from the brand-new November Picket Fence Studios release. This card is part of an Instagram hop to celebrate the release, where you can hop along for some fantastic inspiration. And there's an extra treat—a $50 Gift Card is up for grabs for one lucky winner chosen from the entire hop! Be sure to head over to Instagram to join in the fun and enter.

CARD RECIPE

• Bad Weather Friends Stamp Set - Critters and Sentiment
• Bad Weather Friends Coordinating Dies - Critter (new)
• Beyond Basics A2 Vintage Rectangles and Cover Plates - Frame and Stone Wall (new)
• Cloudy Day Stencil - Clouds (new)
• Paper Glaze - Twinkle Lights Silver (for the sparkly clouds)
• Mixed Media Spatulas - For applying the Paper Glaze
• PFS Black Hybrid Ink - For crisp stamping of the sentiment and critters
• Distress Oxide Inks - Used for the Stone Wall texture
• Shaker Sheets - DIY Shaker pocket to contain the shaker bits
• Paper Inking Palette 5x6 - For ink blending, used in Misti Tool for paper stabilization
• Life Changing Blender Brushes - For smooth ink blending
• Embellishments:
  • Day and Night Gems - Used as raindrop accents
  • Iridescent Moonshine Sequin Mix - Perfect for the shaker element
• Other Supplies:
  • Misti Tool - For precise stamping
  • Copic Markers - For coloring the critters
  • Double-Sided Tape - For sealing the DIY shaker
  • White Gelly Roller Pen - Adds highlights to image

Background and Clouds: First I added a light layer of grey ink to the sky. I then began by creating a cloudy background using the Cloudy Day Stencil. The clouds are brought to life with a touch of shimmer from the Twinkle Lights Silver Paper Glaze, applied with a Mixed Media Spatula for a smooth, even finish. This glaze adds a perfect touch of sparkle, making the clouds stand out against the rest of the scene. Set aside to dry.

Stone Wall Texture: The stone wall at the bottom was created using the new Beyond Basics A2 Vintage Rectangles and Cover Plates. Distress Oxide Inks helped achieve a realistic stone texture, which grounds the scene and adds a cozy, rainy-day feel. I trimmed the piece and added it to the bottom of the scene.

Critters and Sentiment: The little critters sharing an umbrella are from the Bad Weather Friends Stamp Set. I stamped them with PFS Black Hybrid Ink for a sharp, clear image, then colored them with Copic Markers for a vibrant, cheerful look, and added white gel pen details for highlights. I then used the coordinating dies to cut out the critters. The sentiment "Gray Skies Bring Sunny Days" is stamped to the side, echoing the card’s theme of hope and resilience.

Shaker Elements: To make this a shaker card, I used DIY Shaker Sheets to create the shaker pocket. Inside, I added a mix of Iridescent Moonshine Sequins for a bit of sparkle, and Day and Night Gems to represent raindrops. The result is a dynamic, interactive element that adds extra fun to the card.

Finishing Touches: Glue the critters to the top of the shaker window, and then glue the shaker panel to a Beyond Basics A2 Vintage Rectangle Frame. Finally, attach it to a card base. 

Don’t miss your chance to win a $50 Gift Card from Picket Fence Studios! Head over to Instagram and follow along with the hop for loads of inspiration from the November release. Just leave a comment on each post in the hop to enter. Good luck, and I hope this card brings a little sunshine to your day, even if it's cloudy outside!☔

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

Ilda 🌈

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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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