Peaceful Doves Christmas Card | Honey Bee Stamps

Hello and happy Monday friends! Hope you had a wonderful and crafty weekend. 

Today's card features the Lovely Layers: Doves Dies from Honey Bee Stamps, perfect for this Christmas card-making season. Crafting a handmade card is not just about combining materials; it's about weaving a story of joy, peace, and winter enchantment.

CARD RECIPE

Background paper - Winter Wonder Paper Pad

Embossed layer - SnowFlakes 3D Embossing Folder

Frame - Decorative Star Layering Frames Dies

Joy - Mini Messages: Holiday Stamps

Peace - Peace, Love, Joy Stamps and Dies

Doves - Lovely Layers: Doves Dies

Pearls - Winter Pearls 

White Ink - Bee Creative Brilliant White Pigment Ink

Black Ink - Bee Creative Intense Black Ink Pad

I hope you were inspired by this Peaceful Doves Christmas Card. Remember that the true magic lies in the thought, effort, and love poured into each handmade detail. May your day be as warm and delightful as the cards you create!

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

Ilda 🕊

SUPPLIES

Lovely Layers: Doves Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	SnowFlakes 3D Embossing Folder Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Decorative Star Layering Frames Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Peace, Love, Joy Stamps Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Peace, Love, Joy Stamps Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Mini Messages: Holiday Stamps Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Winter Wonder Paper Pad Shop at: SB | HBS	Winter Pearls Shop at: SB | HBS
Bee Creative Brilliant White Pigment Ink Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Bee Creative Intense Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Stamping Pressure Tool Shop at: HBS	White Foam Dots Shop at: HBS
Bee Creative Glue Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Honey Bee Reverse Tweezers Shop at: SSS | HBS	Platinum 6 Die Cutting Platform Shop at: SSS | SB | SB	New Mini Misti Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Copic Sketch Markers Shop at: SSS | AMZ | HBS	Magic Powder Bag Shop at: SSS	Arctic White Emb.Pwd. Shop at: SSS | IO3

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Holiday Wishes Inspiration Week Day 5 | Honey Bee Stamps

Hello friends and Happy Thursday! 

If you have been following my blog post all week, Thank you! If not make sure to look back through all the previous posts that I have shared for more inspiration featuring the Holiday Wishes Release from Honey Bee Stamps.

I am a huge fan of the Lovely Layers Collection and this new Lovely Layers Amaryllis is absolutely gorgeous! I loved it so much that I needed a larger card base to show them off. Normally I use an A2 card size this one is an A7 size (5x7).

CARD RECIPE

Flowers - Lovely Layers Amaryllis

Frame / Holly - Decorative Star Layering Frames Dies

Sentiment - Mini Messages: Holiday Stamps

Paper -  Holiday Wishes Paper Pad

Pearls - Holiday Wishes Pearls

Black Ink - Bee Creative Intense Black Ink Pad

Besides the sentiment, the entire card is paper pieced together from all the die cuts. If you love die-cutting these Lovely Layers Sets are amazing. To add some shadow and detailing I used copic markers. I had also used gel pen highlights on the flowers but they looked silly,  so I colored over them with a matching color, which still gives the illusion of a highlight. To add dimension, foam is your friend! Obviously, when you are using this much foam to add dimension it becomes difficult to mail. This card would definitely be one I hand-delivered.

I love how this card turned out and hope you did too! Thank you for stopping by and until tomorrow... Happy Crafting!

Ilda 💖

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Vintage Holiday Release Day 2 Sneak Peeks | Honey Bee Stamps

Hello and welcome back to Day 2 of the Vintage Holiday Release for Honey Bee Stamps.

My card today features the gorgeous new Lovely Layers: Anemone Dies. This is a larger card (A7), simply because I wanted to use all of these flowers together. They would have fit onto an A2 card base but it would have been too small for the sentiment I wanted to use.

Make sure you stop by the Honey Bee Stamps Blog for more inspiration from the Design Team featuring more day 2 product reveals! Please note that ★ links will not be active until the Release goes live on October 14th, 2021 @9pm CST.

CARD RECIPE

Here is a breakdown of what I used to make this pretty wintery card.

Stamps: 

• Bitty Buzzwords: Seasons

Dies:

• ★Lovely Layers: Anemones Dies

• Bitty Buzzwords: Seasons Dies

• Scallop A7 Card Frames

• Sentiment Banner Dies

Paper: 

• Neenah Solar White 110lbs

• Green and Black Heavyweight Cardstock

Stencil:

• ★Crystal Kaleidoscope Stencil

Paste:

• Pure Platinum Embellishment Mousse

Ink:

• Hickory Smoke Distress Oxide Ink

• Intense Black Ink 

• Juicy Ink

Emb. Powder:

• Black As Night Emb Pwd.

Die Cut Machine:

• Gemini Junior SSS | SBC

Adhesives:

• Bee Creative Glue

Embellishments:

• Bubble Bath Mini Domes 
• Sparkle Glitter
• Exotic Onyx Pearls

Other Tools:

• Micron Pens
• Media Spatulas
• Detail Blender Brushes
• Embellishment Wand

Once my Anemone flowers were all die-cut and assembled, I then just had to figure out the background design. I  used the ★Crystal Kaleidoscope Stencil to apply this silver paste to the Scallop A7 Card Frame layer. 

To make these centers pop, I used foam tape in between each layer and added glue to the outside edge of the center layers which were then dipped in sparkle glitter. Before attaching the centers to the flowers, I drew some black lines on the base of the petals. To the end of the lines, I added the cutest little domes to make it look like Stamen. 

Here's a close-up. Check out the dimension. Also, it is difficult to see from the photos but I did blend Hickory Smoke Distress Oxide Ink to the white centers of the flowers to give some extra depth and dimension.

I hope you were inspired by this Hello Winter Anenomes Card. If you have been following me you will know that I love all the Lovely Layer Flowers from Honey Bee and this Anemone did not disappoint. 

Thank you for stopping by and I will see you back here tomorrow for day 3 sneak peeks... Happy Crafting!

Ilda 💗

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Hello Autumn Blessings Slimline Card | Honey Bee Stamps

Hello, dear friends! 👋

It's astonishing how fast September has arrived! Tomorrow, my kids will resume their school routine, and in the blink of an eye, Autumn will grace us with its presence. Here in western Canada, we anticipate its early arrival, as nature is already beginning to paint our surroundings with vibrant it's colors.

Today's card was all things fall-inspired, featuring some new goodies from the Heartfelt Harvest Release and some timeless favorites from Honey Bee Stamps.

CARD RECIPE

Apple Barrel - Die cut all the pieces for the Lovely Layers: Apple Barrel Dies. I added some distress oxide ink to the edges and gel pen details and then pieced it together. 

Sunflower  - Die cut the pieces for Lovely Layers: Sunflower Dies. Add ink to the start of the petals near the center. I used a dark brown Copic marker to darken the center. Glue the layers together and finish the center with the copper gems from the Homestead Harvest Gems. To create a stem I just cut a thin piece of the same cardstock color I used for the leaves. 

Sentiment - Comes from the Slimline Sentiments: Eyelet Dies. Cut out the hello 3 times, stack and glue them together. To make it glossy, I added Bee Creative Watermark Ink to ink the top and then used clear embossing powder to melt onto it. 

Background - The Slimline frame I used comes from the Slimline Sentiments: Stitched Dies, to the panel I ink blended Broken China Distress Oxide Ink. I then used the fence, grass, and cloud dies from the Horizon Slimline Borders to finish the background elements.

On the inside, I combined a couple of sentiments from the Heartfelt Hello Stamps, using Intense Black Ink and some creative masking. 

I'm not too upset Fall is just around the corner as I do love the Pumpkin Spice Lattes, the freshly baked apple pies, and the beautiful colors of the Fall. I hope this Hello Autumn Blessings Slimline Card also gets you a little excited about it too.

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

Ilda 🍎🌻🍂

SUPPLIES

Lovely Layers: Apple Barrel Dies Shop at: SSS | HBS	Heartfelt Hello Stamps Shop at: SSS | HBS	Horizon Slimline Borders Shop at: SSS | HBS	Lovely Layers: Sunflower Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Slimline Sentiments: Stitched Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Slimline Sentiments: Eyelet Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Intense Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Bee Creative Watermark Ink Shop at: HBS
Honey Bee Reverse Tweezers Shop at: SSS | HBS	Homestead Harvest Gems Shop at: SSS | HBS	Bee Creative Bitty Buzz Cutter Shop at: HBS	Detail Blender Brushes Shop at: SSS | HBS
Bee Creative Glue Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	White Foam Dots Shop at: HBS	Broken China Oxide Ink Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Oxide Ink Pad Mowed Lawn Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Oxide Ink Pad VINTAGE PHOTO Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Finger Sponge Daubers Shop at: SSS	Platinum 6 Die Cutting Platform Shop at: SSS | SB | SB	New Mini Misti Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Bearly Art Precision Glue Shop at: SSS | AMZ	CRYSTAL CLEAR Emb Pwd Shop at: SSS | IO3	Heat Gun Shop at: AMZ	White Gelly Roller Pen Shop at: SSS | AMZ | SB | HBS

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Ink-Blended Rainbow Carrots for a Vibrant Easter Card | Honey Bee Stamps

Easter is a time for new beginnings, fresh starts, and the celebration of the beauty of nature. What better way to capture the essence of this season than by creating a colorful and vibrant Easter card that features the Honey Bee Stamps Lovely Layers: Carrots done in Rainbow colors! This card is perfect for sending well wishes and joy to your loved ones this Easter season.

CARD RECIPE

To get started, you will need the Lovely Layers: Carrots Dies, the Daisy Field - 3D Embossing Folder, the Bee Narrow Upper Case Alpha Dies, and the Simply Spring Paper Pad. You will also need a few additional supplies, including cardstock, blending tools, and ink pads in a rainbow of colors.

First, take the Daisy Field - 3D Embossing Folder and run a piece of white cardstock through your embossing machine to create a beautiful 3D background. Then, take the Lovely Layers: Carrots Dies and die-cut several carrots out of white cardstock.

Next, use your blending brushes and ink pads to create a rainbow of colors on each of the carrot die-cuts. Using blending brushes and ink pads in rainbow colors, blend each carrot from one color to the next, making sure to blend the colors together smoothly. Leave the stems green for contrast.

Once you have finished blending all of your carrot die-cuts, arrange them together in a bunch and glue them onto the embossed background. Use the Bee Narrow Upper Case Alpha Dies to cut out the word "Happy Easter" from black cardstock. For a thicker look, die-cut four of each letter and stack them together. Use a T-square to help straighten and space out the letters, then use tape to keep them in place before adhering them with glue.

Finally, mat your embossed background onto a coordinating piece of cardstock from the Simply Spring Paper Pad, die-cut first with the largest Scallop A2 Frame Die. Mount the entire piece onto a blank card base using adhesive. For a touch of sparkle, tie a bow with a copper-colored fine glitter thread and add a pearl from the Spring Pearl set.

With a little creativity and the right tools, you can create a beautiful and unique Easter card that will bring a smile to anyone's face. So get crafting and have fun making something special for your loved ones this Easter season.

Happy crafting, and Happy Easter!

Ilda 🌈🐰🥕

SUPPLIES

Lovely Layers: Carrots Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Daisy Field - 3D Embossing Folder Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Scallop A2 Frame Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Bee Narrow Upper Case Alpha Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Simply Spring Paper Pad Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Spring Pearls Pearl Stickers Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Background Blender Brushes Shop at: SSS | HBS	Detail Blender Brushes Shop at: SSS | HBS
Bee Creative Bitty Buzz Cutter Shop at: HBS	Honey Bee Reverse Tweezers Shop at: SSS | HBS	Neenah Solar White 110lbs Shop at: SSS | AMZ | HBS	Platinum 6 Die Cutting Platform Shop at: SSS | SB | SB
Oxide Ink Pad PICKED RASPBERRY Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Squeezed Lemonade Distress Oxide Ink Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Oxide Ink Pad TWISTED CITRON Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Oxide Ink Pad PEACOCK FEATHERS Shop at: SSS | AMZ | SB | HBS
Bearly Art Precision Glue Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Acme Junior T-Square Shop at: SSS | AMZ

To make supplies easy for you to find, I have linked them above. If something is no longer available I will link to a similar product. Affiliate links may be used depending on the product linked. Please help support my blog by using these links while shopping at no additional cost to you. For more information about the affiliates I use, please visit my disclaimer here. Thanks so much for all your support!