Fishing Vest Shaped Card For The Ladies

Hello crafty friends!  Today I am sharing this card that features Honey Bee Stamps new Fishing Vest A2 Card Base die set that I made in pink!  Yes, pink, because gals go fishing too!  It's been a long time, but when I was very young I loved to go fishing!

First I cut the Fishing Vest A2 Card Base back piece two times.  Once from pink cardstock and another from pink gingham paper from the Gingham Happy Hearts paper pad.  I cut the other dies in the set from the same papers and also matte silver cardstock.

Following the Fishing Vest Layering Guide, I used glue to assemble the Fishing Vest.  First I glued the two front vest pieces to the gingham layer.  Then I glued the extra base to the back of the to hide the tabs of the front pieces for a cleaner and more finished look.

I used a white gel pen to add the stitches to the pockets and pocket flaps.

I cut the pieces for a few lures in the Display Box Tackle Add-On set from pink, yellow, teal and  matte silver cardstocks.  After I glued the layers together, I used more glue to adhere them to the card.

Next I stamped two sentiments in black pigment ink.  The sentiment on the card front is from the Game Time stamp setand cut out with the coordinating Game Time die.

The sentiment on the inside of the card is from the Well Played Sir stamp set and again, cut out with the coordinating die.  This Fishing Vest A2 Card Base is plenty large enough to hold a gift card.  I used repositionable glue tape to adhere a sporting goods store gift card on the inside.

I almost forgot!  I die cut one more Fishing Vest zipper from matte silver cardstock to adhere to the back of the front zipper.  This is another way to get a clean and neat look for your card!

I really like how this turned out!  This Fishing Vest card is perfect to give to any female, young or older, that loves fishing!  This card fits perfectly inside an A2 envelope!

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You Are Unstoppable

Happy Friday, crafty friends!  The Spellbinders March club kits are open to new subscribers today!  For your inspiration this month, I am sharing this card I made that features three of the new Spellbinders Club Kits!  I've used the Small Die of the Month called Unstoppable, the 3D Embossing Folder called Urban Grid, and the Clear Stamp+Die called Good Times.

The base layer is the Urban Grid 3D embossing folder for the March Club Kit.  I embossed white cardstock with the folder and glued it to an A2 card base.  I added a strip of gold glitter cardstock to the left edge.

Next I die cut white and colored cardstock (available colors in list below) with the dies in the Unstoppable March Small Die.  I added a bit of shading to some of the pieces with Copic markers.  Then I glued the layers together.  Note:  The die cut for the legs creates a hold that you could use to make the legs movable, if desired.  How fun!

I added shading to the clouds using a blending brush and Lost Shadow Distress Ink.  I added foam tape to the clouds to adhere them to the card.

The bottom sentiment is included with the Unstoppable die set with a shadow layer.  I offset the gold glitter shadow layer a bit to have the gold sparkle peaking out.

The upper sentiment is from the Good Times stamp set.  There is a long rectangle die included for the single line sentiments and I did some partial die cutting on the stamped sentiment.  Then I added foam tape to the back to pop it up on the card.

There are 22 sentiments and several coordinating dies in the Good Times stamp and die set to coordinate with the various themes of the other March Club Kits.  Check them all out HERE!

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How To Make a Masculine Birthday Card with Stencils and Die Cuts

Hello crafty friends!  Today I am sharing this masculine birthday card that features a few of Honey Bee Stamps new products from the Foundry & Field release.  I have also used another older set that coordinates perfectly with the new Lovely Layers: Fishing Boat.  Read on for the details!

First I created the background layer with the new Steady Waters stencil set.  I sprayed the back of the stencils with Pixie Spray as there are some smaller parts of the stencils.  I used blending brushes to add several Distress Oxide Inks through both stencil layers.  For the water I used Salvaged Patina and Peacock Feathers.  I blended on Antique Linen Oxide ink for the sand, and then I added splatters with diluted Gathered Twigs Distress ink.

The sky and hill are Chipped Sapphire, Black Soot, Spiced Marmalade, Antique Linen, and Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide inks.  To add some sparkle to the waves, I spread a clear glitter texture paste through the Steady Waters stencil.  I used removable tape to protect the sky and sand from the paste.  I set it aside to dry and immediately cleaned up the stencil and palette tool.

I die cut the dies in the Lovely Layers: Fishing Boat from white, dark and medium blue, black and gray cardstocks.  Then I used Bee Creative glue to adhere the layers together.  I used a white gel pen to add the detail on the life preserver.

I added foam tape strips to the back of the Fishing Boat to adhere it to the card layer.

Next I die cut the fishing pole that's in the Lovely Layers: Rod & Reel die set.  I used a few Copic markers to quickly color it.  I used a craft knife to cut a small slit into the stenciled layer to insert the Rod & Reel into the sand.

The sentiment is from the new Well Played Sir stamp set.  After I stamped it with black pigment ink, I cut it out with the coordinating Well Played Sir die.  I adhered it to the card with foam adhesive.

There are many sentiments to use in the Well Played Sir stamp set, or you can make it into a Father's Day card by using a sentiment from the new Great Man stamp set and coordinating dies.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have a great one!

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Make It, Bake It Sweet Card

Hello, friends!  After 14 hours of travel on Wednesday, I'm home and back to my card making!  I made this card today that features a few of the new products from Spellbinders Make It, Bake It collection.  Be sure to click the links in the supply list to see all of the products in this collection along with supplies I used.

First I used the dies from the new Magic Mixer die set.  I cut various colored cardstock and white cardstock with the dies.  I used a Copic marker to color the "dough" a light color for my chocolate chip cookie dough.

These are super easy to assemble with glue.  I added foam tape to the back of the bowl and mixer.

The embossed background layer is made by embossing white cardstock with the new Confection Companions 3D embossing folder.  I love the look of a crisp white embossed background!  I used more of the light teal cardstock (linked below) for the layer on the A2 card base.

The two-layer sentiment die is also in the Magic Mixer die set.  I die cut it from teal and gray card stock.  The letters are easy to glue to the base since it is only two pieces!

If you want to make a super sweet card that's also quick to make, give this one a try!   The single sentiment on the front makes it so versatile.

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You Are The Best! -- Stenciling A Background For Masculine Cards

Hello crafty friends!  I'm here today to share my card featuring Honey Bee Stamps fabulous Refined Details stencil set from their Foundry & Field release!  If you struggle making masculine cards, this release is filled with many sets to make a perfect card for any guy.

The A2 card base layer is made with the amazing Refined Details Stencil Set that includes six stencils!  These stencils each provide fabulous details for the images, so much so that I hated to cover any part of the finished panel!

I used ink blending brushes with green, blue, and beige inks from my stash.  I also used some Distress Inks in the colors of Peeled Paint, Gathered Twigs, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain, and Black Soot.

The duck element was made with the NEW Lovely Layers: Gallery Wall - Gentlemen Add-On die set.  The frame is from the NEW Lovely Layers: Gallery Wall Baroque Frames die set.

I cut white cardstock with the dies from both sets.  Then I used blending brushes and some of the same colors of ink used on the stenciled background to color the pieces.  I die cut three more frames to layer together with glue for more dimension.

The sentiments are from two sets.  The first one is from the NEW Great Man stamp set and coordinating Great Man dies.  "You are THE BEST" is from the FREE BEE stamp/die set you will automatically receive with a qualifying purchase, while supplies last.

Be sure to head over to Honey Bee's shop to check out all of the sets in the Foundry & Field release!  You will find lots of awesome things to make those masculine cards for your stash!

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Have An Amazing Birthday

Hello crafty friends!  Today I'm sharing this sweet birthday card that features more of my favorite older sets from Honey Bee Stamps!  I used the Friendship Frame Stencil Set to create this window for the bear from the Heart Hugs die set.

First I created my card base and layer.  I embossed a 5" x 7" piece of white cardstock with the Eyelet Lace 3D embossing folder.  (I am so sorry, but I just discovered that this folder is retired.)

I have two folders that would be my next choices.  One is the versatile Rustic Brick Wall 3D embossing folder.  Another awesome choice would be the pretty Spring Medley 3D embossing folder.  Both of these are two of my favorites!

Next I used ink blending brushes to ink through the stencils of the Friendship Frame stencil set.  I used various shades of coral, pink, green, and yellow inks.

There is a coordinating Friendship Frame stamp set that includes a stamp for the stenciled image.  I chose not to use that stamp to have more of a no-line coloring look.  I used the coordinating Friendship Frame dies to cut out the stenciled piece.

Next I die cut the small bear in the Heart Hugs die set from a Kraft colored cardstock.  I used a blending brush and Gathered Twigs Distress Ink to add shading.  The balloons, also in the Heart Hugs set, are die cut from white cardstock and ink blended with some of the same inks used on the stenciled Heart Frame.

I glued the bear to the back of the stenciled frame, then added foam tape to the back of the frame to adhere it to the card.  I used glue or foam tape for the balloons, depending upon where there was room for the foam.

I wanted this to be a birthday card, so I used a sentiment from the Inside: Birthday Sentiments stamp set.  After I stamped it in black pigment ink, I die cut it with the coordinating die.  Foam tape strips adhere it to the card.

Be sure to try out this card with your favorite embossing folder!  It will be so adorable!

I see you back here next week with a card featuring Honey Bee stamps AWESOME Foundry & Field new release!!  As always, I really appreciate you stopping by and checking out my card!  Have a wonderful day!

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By Chance We Met, By Choice We Are Friends

Hello crafty friends!  Today I'm sharing a card I made to give to a wonderful friend for Valentine's Day!  I've used the fun stencil set, Hearts In Bloom, along with the Great Greetings: Love die set as well as some other fabulous sets!

First I created the background with the Hearts In Bloom stencil set.  There are four fabulous layers to this stencil set.  I used some Distress Oxide Inks with blending brushes to color through stencils one through three.  I used these colors:  Festive Berries, Picked Raspberries, Spun Sugar.

I know it's hard to tell from the photos, but I used texture paste tinted with a drop of Mowed Lawn Distress Ink re-inker and spread that through the fourth stencil with the leaves.  In real life, it's a subtle texture both visually and tactilely.  I love it!

When the paste was dry, I glued the panel to an A2 card base.

For the other card elements, here is a list of the sets I used, with a few details:

• Lovely Layers: Spring Greenery: Leafy branches colored with Mowed Lawn and Rustic Wilderness Distress Oxide
• Bold Backgrounds: Vines Of Love: I used the small heart dies cut from cardstock colored with Festive Berries Distress Oxide
• Floral Heart 3D Embossing Folder & Coordinating Die Set: I die cut vellum with the heart die

Now for the sentiments!  True story--in 2016 my husband and I met a couple while we were on a trip in Italy.  The connection was real and a life-long friendship was born!  We all travel together and do girls trips every year!

That's why I chose these two sentiment sets!   First I blended some Festive Berries Oxide onto white cardstock.  Then I die cut the XOXO from the Great Greetings: Love die set.  I also die cut it from white cardstock four times to layer up the sentiment.

The second sentiment is from the Love You, Friend stamp set.  After I stamped it with Festive Berries Oxide ink, I cut it out with the coordinating die.

Whether you celebrate Valentine's Day or not, this is an awesome card to give to your special friend any time!

Thank you for stopping by today!  I hope you have a good, and crafty, day!

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