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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Interactive Roulette Wheel Card | Honey Bee Stamps

Hello, crafty friends! Today, I’m sharing a super fun interactive roulette wheel card that’s perfect for birthdays or good luck wishes. The best part? The tiny roulette ball spins inside the window—adding a touch of Vegas-style excitement! 🎲💰 Want to watch this magical card come to life? Click HERE for my latest Instagram Reel!

CARD RECIPE

Lovely Layers: Roll The Dice - Honey Cuts - Roulette Wheel

Aces 3D Embossing Folder - Background Panel

So Lucky Stamp Set - Sentiment

So Lucky - Honey Cuts -  Sentiment Die

Sweet Stack Circle Dies - Window opening and stacked rings for Roulette Wheel

Cool Pearls Stickers - Roulette Ball

Inside: Birthday Sentiments Stamps - Inside greetings

Bee Creative Intense Black Ink - Ink

Other Supplies:

Gold Gel Pen

Foam Tape/Sheet

Acetate

Glue

Create the Background

• Use a blank card panel and place it over the card base front.
• Find a circle die larger than the Roulette Wheel and die-cut through both the front panel and the top layer of the card base to create a window.
• Emboss the top panel using the Aces 3D Embossing Folder for a fun, casino-inspired texture.
• Glue the embossed layer to the card base. This ensures that the opening aligns perfectly.

Assemble the Roulette Wheel

• Die-cut all the layers of the Lovely Layers: Roll The Dice - Roulette Wheel using various colors of cardstock.
• Add gold gel pen details to give it a realistic metallic look.
• Stack and glue the layers together.

Make It Interactive

Create the Stacked Rings

• Use the Sweet Stack Circle Dies to cut rings of white cardstock and one gold ring for the top layer. I cut 6 and then realized they were not enough to allow the ball to spin freely. I then used a craft foam sheet to create another ring for the deep frame.
• Adhere a piece of acetate to the opening to create a see-through interactive space.
• Add the gold ring on top to finish the look.

Create the Roulette Ball

• Take two white, Cool Pearls Stickers, remove their adhesive, and glue them together to make a round pearl. (The smaller the pearls the less height you will require for the frame.)
• Before sealing, place the pearl ball inside the roulette wheel and test the movement. This ensures the ball rolls properly inside the window.
• Once the ball spins freely, glue the entire assembled roulette wheel onto the opening of the front panel of the card.

Add the Sentiments

• On the front, I stamped and die cut the  "You’re my good luck charm!" from the So Lucky Set.
• On the inside of the card, Stamp "Happy Birthday" above the Roulette Wheel.
• And for some fun, I stamped the inside, using the Inside: Birthday Sentiments Stamps.

This interactive roulette wheel card is a guaranteed winner! Whether you're crafting for a birthday or sending some lucky vibes, the spinning pearl ball makes this card extra special. Try it out, and let me know what you think!

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

Ilda💖

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"Lucky Pair" Valentine Card | Honey Bee Stamps

The Honey Bee Stamps "Perfect Match" release is packed with playful and romantic crafting possibilities! Today, I’m sharing a vibrant Valentine’s card featuring the "Lucky Pair" design. This card was made with products from the release, blending intricate die cuts, bold sentiments, and dazzling embellishments. It’s perfect for sending love to your lucky partner.

CARD RECIPE

• Lovely Layers: Playing Cards - Honey Cuts - The showstoppers! These layered playing card dies create a dynamic and playful focal point.
• Perfect Match Stamp Set - The "We're The" sentiment complements the "Lucky Pair" design beautifully.
• Lace Heart Layering Frames - Honey Cuts - Used for the black scalloped frame to give the card a polished, elegant border.
• Bee Creative Ink Pad - Intense Black - Crisp and bold stamping, perfect for sentiments.
• Simply Spring Gem Stickers - Add a sprinkle of sparkle to bring extra charm.
• Gelly Roll White Pen - Highlights on the die cuts for added depth and dimension.

Watch this come together in my latest IG Reel 👉 HERE

Creating the Base:

I began by layering the black scalloped frame from the Lace Heart Layering Frames set onto a white card base. This contrast makes the design pop.

Die Cutting Magic:

Using the Lovely Layers: Playing Cards, I cut the suits and card shapes in white, black, red, and gold cardstock. These were layered together to create dimensional and eye-catching playing card designs. I placed the crowned suits prominently for a regal, romantic touch. The Ace card face was a last-minute change as I had done the backside of it first, you can see it peeking from the side there which made it even more realistic to playing cards.

Sentiments and Details:

The "We're The" sentiment, stamped with the Bee Creative Ink Pad - Intense Black, sets the playful tone. I combined it with a die-cut "Lucky Pair" sentiment in red and black to make it stand out.

Embellishing:

A few Simply Spring Gem Stickers were scattered for subtle sparkle, while the Gelly Roll White Pen added highlights to the die cuts for a polished finish.

Final Touch:

Assembled all elements on the card with foam tape for dimension, making sure the playing cards cascade naturally across the card front.

Thank you for stopping by... I hope this inspires you to create your own heartfelt cards using the Honey Bee Stamps "Perfect Match" release—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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Reindeer New Year Card with Bokeh Design | Honey Bee Stamps

Hello crafty friends! Can you believe it, 2024 is coming to an end? Where did the time go!?

Today I’m excited to share a festive New Year card featuring adorable Honey Bee Stamps products. If you’re looking for inspiration to create a card that shines and spreads cheer, this design combines layered die cuts, a glowing bokeh background, and elegant embellishments.

CARD RECIPE

Lovely Layers: Vintage Reindeer - Honey Cuts - Reindeer

Lovely Layers: Mini Holiday Florals - Honey Cuts - Greenery

Great Greetings: Holiday - Honey Cuts - Happy

Sweet Stacks: Circles - Honey Cuts - used to make the Bokeh Background

Bee Narrow Uppercase Alpha - Honey Cuts - 2025

Lovely Layouts: Party Frames - Honey Cuts - Frame

Cool Pearls - Pearl Stickers - Embellishments

Bee Creative Ink Pad - Metallic Silver Pigment Ink - Bokeh Blend

Bee Creative Ink Pad - Brilliant White Pigment Ink - Bokeh Blend

Blender Brushes - blending tool

Beeluxe Detail Blending Brushes Size 10 - blending tool

Honey Bee Die Release Tool - Essential crafting tool

Reverse Tweezers - Essential crafting tool

Glossy Accents - shine on the nose and eye

Prisma Glitter -  sparkly greenery

1. Creating the Bokeh Background

To start, I created a stencil template using the Sweet Stacks: Circles - Honey Cuts. With my template in place, I blended white and silver pigment inks onto a dark cardstock background using my Blender Brushes. This created a soft and glowing bokeh light effect that adds depth and magic.

2. Die Cutting the Frame and Focal Elements

I then die cut the elegant scalloped frame using the Lovely Layouts: Party Frames - Honey Cuts. For the centerpiece, I die cut the Vintage Reindeer in layers and pieced it together, bringing this cute character to life.

I added festive greenery using the Mini Holiday Florals dies, which I enhanced with Prisma Glitter for an icy sparkle.

3. Assembling the Sentiments

For the “Happy” sentiment and the year “2025,” I used Great Greetings: Holiday and Bee Narrow Uppercase Alpha dies. To add dimension, I die cut two additional black layers for each element, stacked them together, and adhered them to the card. This extra layering really makes the sentiments pop!

4. Finishing Touches

For sparkle and shine: 

I brushed glue onto the fern-like greenery and sprinkled it with Prisma Glitter.

I added Cool Pearl Stickers for a touch of dimension and elegance.

To complete the reindeer’s adorable look, I added Glossy Accents to the nose and eye for a shiny finish.

I hope you’re inspired to create your own version of this card. If you do, I’d love to see what you make—be sure to tag me and share your projects. Let’s ring in the new year with creativity and sparkle!

Happy crafting and Happy New Year! 

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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