Happy Bee Day Card | Honey Bee Stamps

Hello, dear friends, and Happy Easter Monday to those who celebrate Easter 🕇 I hope you all had a lovely weekend. I had to work but was able to enjoy Easter Sunday Dinner with the family.

Today's card features the darling bee from the Lovely Layers: Bugs | Honey Cuts. I love this realistic-looking bee only because I know it is paper, lol! This card could either be used as I intended, as a "b-day" card, or it could just be a Happy Day card too.

CARD RECIPE

To begin, I actually started by die-cutting the pieces for the bee. This time I cut out 2 layers of the wings from vellum, not for realistic purposes but for an artistic one. I just thought it would give it more interest and added dimension. I then colored the layers using Copic Markers and added pen details for that extra layer of detail. To give the wings some sparkle I added a layer of liquid pixie dust.

Next, I die cut the honeycomb, using the HEXAGON BUNCHES Die. To give it the thickness I needed I glued 6 layers together and set it aside. I then worked on the card base. To the front of the card base panel, I used the Spring Leaves A2 Pierced Cover Plate to emboss it. I then ran the card front through the die machine using the HEXAGON BUNCHES Die which created a window. Behind the opening, I used a piece of Gold Mirror Cardstock to close up the window and then glued the finished honeycomb in place. You could also use an acetate piece here if you wanted to leave the card center transparent.

To add all the sparkly bling, I used the Bee Creative Glue to fill in the wells of the honeycomb and then poured the gold glitter on top while the glue was still wet.

For the sentiment, I used a couple of the dies from the BITTY BUZZWORDS Die set, the happy and birthday. Since I only wanted to use the day from birth"day" I cut off the birth part. I stacked and glued 3 black cardstock layers and then topped it off with the same gold mirror paper for both words and then added it to the black shadow layer. 

To finish, I used a few of the gold pearls from the Warm Pearls Sticker set. 

I really love how this card turned out and I hope it inspired you too. Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda 🐝

SUPPLIES

Lovely Layers: Bugs | Honey Cuts Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Honey Bee HEXAGON BUNCHES Die Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Spring Leaves A2 Pierced Cover Plate Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	BITTY BUZZWORDS DIES Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Warm Pearls Stickers Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Bee Creative Glue Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Black Foam Dots 1/4" Shop at: HBS	Honey Bee Reverse Tweezers Shop at: SSS | HBS	Die Release Tool Shop at: SSS | HBS	Gemini Jr. Die-Cutter Shop at: SSS | SB
Neenah Solar White 110lbs Shop at: SSS | AMZ | HBS	Vellum Value Pack Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Gold Mirror Cardstock Shop at: SSS | HBS	ZIG Glue Pen Shop at: SSS | HBS	Liquid Pixie Dust Shop at: SSS | IO3
GOLD FEVER GLITTER Shop at: SSS | SK

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Easter Blessings Cross Shaker Card | Studio Katia

Happy Wednesday Friends!

Do you send out Easter Cards? Well if you do I think you will love today's card featuring the new Shaker Simple Cross from Studio Katia. Not only is this cross perfect for Easter, but it can also be used for sympathy, Christmas, and many Religious Events even weddings! 

CARD RECIPE

So let me tell you how to put this together.  I first started by ink blending the backgrounds using the UNDERWATER SUN RAYS in pastel ink colors in rainbow order (I used a few of the Pawsitively Saturated Inks from SSS).

I then die-cut the SHAKER SIMPLE CROSS from the center of the panel. I only saved the inner cross frame from this layer and discarded the rest of the cuts. I then die cut another 2 layers of the cross using white cardstock and another one using gold foil cardstock. Next, I stacked and glued together the inside cross finishing it off with the gold layer on top.

To create the shaker window, I added a piece of ACETATE to the back of the blended panel. I then glued both the outside and inside Cross frames to the window opening. To the center of the cross, I added a gold foil pearl.

To the back of the blended panel, I outlined the edges and the perimeter around the cross with foam tape. I then used CROSS GLITTER and PASTEL RAINBOW CONFETTI to fill in the shaker well. I closed up the shaker area by attaching the card base to the panel.

The sentiment comes from the new MINI EASTER SAYINGS that I did by using gold embossing and then stacked 3 of the shadow layers to make the sentiment pop up using the MINI EASTER SAYINGS DIES.

As a final finishing touch I added a sprinkle of pearls using a variety of sizes and colors from the SATIN PEARLS - MIX. 

I hope you are inspired by this pastel rainbow Easter Blessings Cross Shaker Card.

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

Ilda 🌈🕆

SUPPLIES

SHAKER SIMPLE CROSS Shop at: SSS | SK	MINI EASTER SAYINGS Shop at: SSS | SK	MINI EASTER SAYINGS DIES Shop at: SSS | SK	UNDERWATER SUN RAYS Shop at: SSS | SK	Ink Blender Brushes Shop at: SSS | SK
CLEAR ACETATE SHEETS Shop at: SSS | SK	SK Foam Tape Shop at: SSS | SK	SATIN PEARLS - MIX Shop at: SSS | SK	Gold Foil Pearls Shop at: SSS | SK	PASTEL RAINBOW CONFETTI Shop at: SSS | SK
CROSS GLITTER Shop at: SSS | SK	TRIANGLE TRAY Shop at: SSS | SK	Embellishment Wand Shop at: SSS | SK	SK Glue Shop at: SSS | SK	Neenah Solar White 110lbs Shop at: SSS | AMZ | HBS
New Mini Misti Shop at: SSS | SB	Stamping Pressure Tool Shop at: HBS	Juicy Ink Shop at: SSS | HBS | IO3	Gold Rush Emb. Pwd. Shop at: SSS | IO3	Gemini Jr. Die-Cutter Shop at: SSS | SB

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Lovely Layers Floral Card Set | Honey Bee Stamps

Hello friends, I hope you all are doing well. I have been away this past week so I apologize if you noticed my absence. I went to the mountains for a little getaway ski trip with the family for Spring Break, and I am happy to report no injuries! Yay for small victories🙌

So let's get on with today's post, cause it is a long one. It is no surprise that I love the Lovely Layers Collection from Honey Bee Stamps. I have used them in many previous projects and even made art pieces with them.

Today I wanted to share with you a card set I made using most of the collection. I kept the cards fairly simple. For all of these cards, I used a 5x7 Ivory Card base.

CARD RECIPE

This first card features the Lovely Layers: Hydrangea. I added purple ink blending in the centers of the flowers and then finished the centers with some green gem stickers. To add dimension, I used a tone of foam tape!

The sentiment comes from the Bitty Buzzwords: Fall stamp set. All the sentiments were stamped out using Intense Black Ink.

This next card features a couple of die sets from the latest release. The dragonfly from the Lovely Layers: Bugs | Honey Cuts set and the Lovely Layers: Greenery | Honey Cuts. 

The sentiment comes from the Bitty Buzzwords: Bloom Stamps. For the dragonfly wings I used vellum, for the body I used a piece of foiled cardstock, and to add a little sparkle I added a few gem stickers to the eyes. 

This Lovely Layers: Coneflower is one of my favorites from the collection. To give it a stem, I just sliced a thin strip of green cardstock. To add depth to the flower I used two different shades of red for the flower petals and then added some ink blending as well for shading.

The sentiment comes from the Bitty Buzzwords: Be Mine stamp set and to finish I added a few brown pearls from the Warm Pearls Stickers set.

Sunflowers are another favorite of mine. I've used this Lovely Layers: Sunflower Die many times! For this flower, I also created a stem by slicing a piece of green cardstock.

The thank-you sentiment comes from another Itty Bitty set, the Bitty Buzzwords stamp set. To the center, I added a few more warm sticker pearls.

This next card pairs the butterfly from the Lovely Layers: Bugs dies with Lovely Layers: Anemone Dies.

The Hello You comes from the Bitty Buzzwords: Be Mine stamp set. To add some interest to the center of the Anemone, I drew some lines from the center and added some small Bubble Bath Mini Domes.

This Lovely Layers: Tulips die is another one of my favorites, perfect for so many Springtime occasions or just a birthday card as shown here.

The birthday stamp comes from the Bitty Buzzwords Stamp set.

This next card I made with Mother's Day in mind. But it definitely could be used for many other occasions. This card features the Lovely Layers: Roses die cuts. If you want to see this rose done in rainbow colors click 👉here.

The I love you comes from the Bitty Buzzwords: Be Mine stamp set.

And finally, this last card was made... you guessed it... for Easter. Lilies have always reminded me of Easter so I thought I would pair the Lovely Layers: Easter Lily Dies with a couple wood planks from the Wood Frame Builder die set to create a cross.

This beautifully scripted stamp comes from the Praying Big Time stamp set.

I love that these cards look like little pieces of art. How pretty would these cards look framed!? Who knows I may still end up doing that with them if I don't give them away first.

Anyways, I hope you were inspired by my Lovely Layers Floral Card Set. Sometimes the simpler the card is the better. 

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

Ilda 🌼🌺🌸

SUPPLIES

Lovely Layers: Hydrangea Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Lovely Layers: Greenery | Honey Cuts Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Lovely Layers: Bugs | Honey Cuts Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Lovely Layers: Coneflower Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Lovely Layers: Sunflower Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Lovely Layers: Anemone Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Lovely Layers: Tulips | Honey Cuts Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Lovely Layers: Roses Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Lovely Layers: Easter Lily Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Wood Frame Builder Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Bitty Buzzwords: Fall Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Bitty Buzzwords Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Bitty Buzzwords: Be Mine Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Bitty Buzzwords: Bloom Stamps Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Praying Big Time Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Intense Black Ink Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Warm Pearls Stickers Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Raw Honey Gem Stickers Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Bubble Bath Mini Domes Shop at: HBS	Foam Squares Shop at: SSS | HBS
White Foam Dots With Tab Shop at: HBS	Bee Creative Glue Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Honey Bee Reverse Tweezers Shop at: SSS | HBS	Die Release Tool Shop at: SSS | HBS	Stamping Pressure Tool Shop at: HBS
Original Misti Shop at: SSS | AMZ | SB | HBS	Gemini Jr. Die-Cutter Shop at: SSS | SB	Embellishment Wand Shop at: SSS | SK

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