Happy 2019 New Years Rainbow Bokeh Card | Honey Bee Stamps

Can you believe 2018 is almost over!?! I sure can't 😲 

Not sure about the rest of you but this year has just flown by in a blink of an eye! I have so much to be thankful for this year, especially for all the opportunities this Crafty Community has brought me. With that said, I am looking forward to 2019 and hope I can figure out how to better balance work, family and crafting so that it won't feel like I am burning a candle at both ends.😵

For today's card, I wanted to create a party on paper and hopefully, that comes across.

CARD DETAILS

To create this card, I began by blending out distress oxide inks onto Bristol paper in somewhat of diagonal rainbow order (see links below for colors). I then used all of Polka Dot Background Stencils to create the Bokeh effect on the rainbow background by simply using a baby wipe to lift color from the circles. 

Once the background was completely dry, I used the dotted pattern stamp from the Bitty Patterns stamp set to add confetti to the edge of the background and then used gold embossing to heat set the sprinkles.

Next, I ran the background panel through the die cutting machine with the largest Deckle Edge Frame Die and then attached it to an A2 card base using foam tape. The letters I used comes from the Bee Bold Alphabet Dies and the numbers come from the Bee Bold Numeric Dies which were all diecut three times, stacked and glued together.

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!

Bee Bold Alphabet Dies Shop at: SSS | HBS	Bee Bold Numeric Dies Shop at: SSS | HBS	Bitty Patterns Shop at: SSS | HBS	DECKLE EDGE A2 HONEY CUTS Shop at: SSS | HBS	POLKA DOT BACKGROUND STENCILS Shop at: SSS | HBS
Tim Holtz Stamp Platform Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Strathmore Bristol Pad Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Sizzix Big Shot Shop at: SSS | AMZ	STANDARD CUTTING PADS Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Magnetic Platform Shop at: SSS | AMZ
Ranger Mini Ink Blending Tool Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Oxide Ink Pad CANDIED APPLE Shop at: SSS	Oxide Ink Pad CARVED PUMPKIN Shop at: SSS	Oxide Ink Pad SQUEEZED LEMONADE Shop at: SSS	Oxide Ink Pad LUCKY CLOVER Shop at: SSS
Oxide Ink Pad PEACOCK FEATHERS Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Oxide Ink Pad WILTED VIOLET Shop at: SSS	Oxide Ink Pad PICKED RASPBERRY Shop at: SSS	Inkadinkado Embossing Magic Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Juicy Ink Shop at: SSS | IO3
Gold Rush Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | IO3	Black and Decker Heat Gun Shop at: AMZ	Neenah 110 LB SOLAR WHITE Shop at: SSS | AMZ | HBS	Craft Smith Metallic Foil 12x12 Inch Paper Pad Shop at: AMZ	Double-Sided Foam Tape Shop at: SSS | AMZ

This Happy 2019 New Years Card may look like it was a lot of work but it was actually super easy to make and I love the results and hope you do too!

Thank you for stopping by 😊

Until next time... Happy Crafting 👋

You Are Loved Release | Simon Says Stamp

Hello my friends!

Hope Christmas was good for all! It has been a bit crazy for me as I haven't been feeling the greatest. Plus, I have had to work during the holidays and have so many projects and things on the go. I am hoping things slow down soon and life goes back to normal after the Holidays!

For today's post, I want to share a couple of cards I made showcasing the Always and Forever Stamp set from Simon Says Stamp latest You Are Loved Release.

CARD DETAILS

To begin this card, I first drew the wire at the top of the card. Next, I stamped out the bulbs along the wire to make it look like they were hanging from it. I then colored them in using Copic markers and added some Liquid Pixie Dust to the bulbs to add some shimmer. I also blended some squeezed lemon oxide ink around each bulb to add a soft glow. To the hearts, I added glossy accents for dimension.

I then stamped out the sentiment onto black cardstock and heat set it using white embossing powder and popped it up using some foam tape. At that is pretty much it for this super cute card!

This next card is a super quick one to make for an Anniversary card. This would have been a great card to for me a few months back when we celebrated out 20th Anniversary! I'll just have to save this one for next year 😉 

The first thing I did was stamp out the champagne glasses and then colored them in with Copics. I then stamped and heat embossed the Always and Forever Sentiments in Gold. Next, I die cut the Frames and added the gold frame around the smaller panel to which I popped up with foam tape. For extra shine, I added glossy accents to top of the glasses and added some sequins.

On the inside, I stamped out these beautifully written sentiments.

This Always and Forever Stamp set will also make some great Valentines Day cards. If you haven't yet, make sure you check out the Simon Says You Are Loved Release for a bunch of fabulous new products they have added to their collection. 

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.

*Always and Forever Shop at: SSS	SSS FRAMES Craft Dies Shop at: SSS	Tim Holtz Stamp Platform Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Neenah 80 LB SOLAR WHITE Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Blackout Ink Shop at: SSS | IO3
Sizzix Big Shot Shop at: SSS | AMZ	STANDARD CUTTING PADS Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Magnetic Platform Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Juicy Ink Shop at: SSS | IO3	Arctic White Ultra Powder Shop at: SSS | IO3
Liquid Pixie Dust Shop at: SSS | IO3	Inkadinkado Embossing Magic Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Black and Decker Heat Gun Shop at: AMZ	Gold Rush Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | IO3	MAJESTIC FUSION Shop at: SSS | SK
Oxide Ink Pad SQUEEZED LEMONADE Shop at: SSS	BLENDER BRUSH Set Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Glossy Accents Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Double-Sided Foam Tape Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Recollections Black Heavyweight Cardstock 110bs Shop at: AMZ

Hope these cards inspired you today. Thank You Simon Says Stamp for sending me this Always and Forever set to create with. 

Thank you ALL for stopping by 😊

Until next time... Happy Crafting 👋