Love & Joy This Holiday Season -- Honey Bee Stamps

Hello, crafty friends!  Have you seen Honey Bee Stamps' new Holiday Charm Release?  It is absolutely wonderful!  Today I've used some of the new goodies including the beautiful Lovely Layers: Christmas Botanicals and the Laurel Wishes stamp set.

I started by choosing the Lovely Layers: Christmas Botanicals dies for my card.  I cut a medium and a dark green cardstock and white cardstock with the dies.  For the leaf branches I used two darker shades of Distress Inks (Mowed Lawn and Rustic Wilderness) to add shading to the leaves.  Then I used my blending brushes to add a light green ink and pink ink to the berries and berry branches.

Then I chose this beautiful patterned paper from the Holiday Charm paper pack.  After I trimmed it to 4" x 5-¼" I used Bee Creative Glue to adhere it to my A2 card base.

Before I arranged my Christmas Botanicals on the card, I used two of the smaller dies in the Laurel Wishes Layering Frames die set.  The bottom layer is die cut from the green cardstock in the new Hive Hues Holiday Charm cardstock pack.  I stamped the greenery image from the Laurel Wishes stamp set onto the layer with dark green ink.  I love how this stamp is all one piece and sized perfectly for this layer.  (I know the stamping doesn't show a lot, but I feel it does add just a bit more interest to the layering.)

After I die cut white cardstock with the smallest Laurel Wishes Layering Frames set, I stamped a sentiment from the Laurel Wishes stamp set onto it with dark green ink.  There is a coordinating Laurel Wishes die set for all of the beautiful stamped images--be sure to check it out!

I glued the green stamped layer to the card.  Then I decided on an arrangement for the Christmas Botanicals and use glue to adhere the pieces to the card.  I added just a bit of foam tape to the sentiment layer to adhere it to the card.

I felt the card needed just a bit more, and the bow from the Christmas Botanicals dies was just perfect! 

I love the Lovely Layers: Christmas Botanicals die set.  This is such a versatile set that could be used year round for your card making.

I'll have a reel posted on my Instagram later today and I'd love for you to pop over and see some of the creative process in action!  Thank you for stopping by.  I hope your day is wonderful with some good crafty time!

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Merry Little Christmouse -- Honey Bee Stamps Holiday Charm Release

Hello, friends, and happy Monday!  Today we are having an Instagram hop, with prizes, to celebrate Honey Bee Stamps Holiday Charm Release!  This release is filled with cute holiday images and beautiful florals for your holiday cards!

There's also a new card kit that was released!  It's called Season To Sparkle.  Here's the description from Honey Bee's product page:

"This festive kit is filled with everything you need to create beautiful Christmas cards with a little extra holiday magic. Create charming ornaments with the included Lovely Layers: Vintage Ornament dies, then add the perfect finishing touch with the bold Bee Spoken: Merry die.

Mix, match, layer, and embellish to create everything from classic Christmas cards to playful holiday designs. Whether you’re crafting a stack of cards to send to family and friends or creating something extra special for someone you love.

Because the best part of Christmas is making something from the heart."

The focal point of my holiday card is the adorable little mouse and snowman image from the new Merry Christmouse stamp set.  There are five more super cute images in this stamp set along with lots of sweet sentiments (with coordinating dies) for lots of options.

After I colored the image with my Copic markers, I cut it out with the coordinating Merry Christmouse die. 

This is a 5" x 7" card.  Not necessary for the Christmouse image, of course, but I wanted to feature the beautiful new Framed In Holiday 3D embossing folder and the coordinating Lovely Layouts: Framed In Holiday die set.  I used two of the six dies in this set.  First to cut out the large layer on the card base.  After I die cut the white cardstock, I placed it into the Framed In Holiday embossing folder, held the paper in place with removable tape, and ran it through my die cutting machine.

Next I die cut the layer just behind the main image with another die from the Framed In Holiday dies.  You can also emboss this with the Framed In Holiday embossing folder, but I kept it smooth for my background.  I used my scissors to cute scrap paper to use as a mask while I inked on blue inks for the sky/clouds.  I used Stormy Sky and Tumbled Glass Distress inks.

Next I added white opaque watercolor splatters, let that dry, then popped the piece up with foam adhesive onto my card.  I used foam adhesive to adhere the Christmouse image to the panel.  The little berry sprig at the top is from the new Lovely Layers: Christmas Botanicals.  I added a little bow at the top and the sentiment at the bottom of the panel to finish up.

I hope you will check out the entire Holiday Charm release over in Honey Bee Stamps' shop.  Then join me on Instagram for the hop.  Be sure to leave comments for your chance to win one of two $50 gift cards from Honey Bee Stamps.

Thank you for stopping by!  I hope today will be the start of a wonderful week for you!

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Quilted Home For The Holidays -- Honey Bee Stamps

Hello, crafty friends!  With October over half over, I need to get going on my holiday cards to send!  Last week, I made an autumn card with the Honey Bee Stamps Bee Quilted: Honeycomb Hexies Honey Cuts and I mentioned that I wanted to make a holiday card with this set.

I couldn't get that out of my mind, so today's card is my holiday version of the Bee Quilted: Honeycomb Hexies!  This card's top folding piece is actually the Honeycomb Hexies top layer--keep reading to see more and steps to create your own.

I started by choosing this beautiful patterned paper from the Make It Merry paper pad.  (Check out the paper organizer that's included!)  I die cut the paper by placing smaller pieces of this paper over the larger stitched Honeycomb Hexies die.  There are two other smaller die cuts attached to this larger honeycomb die, but I just wanted the larger one.  I repeated this five more times until I had six patterned paper honeycomb pieces.

Using the same die (with the three stitched dies) I die cut red cardstock by placing just the other two die cuts over the paper.  As before, I repeated this until I had six sets.

After I die cut white cardstock with the Honeycomb Hexies large grid die and the outer single base die, I used Bee Creative glue to adhere the two layers together.  Then I glued all of the Bee Quilted die cuts into the grid pattern.

I have to say that having the new Bee Creative Platinum Scout right beside me to cut these small die cuts was SO good!  Honestly, I didn't think I would use this small die cutter all that much, but I have totally changed my mind on that!

Next I die cut shades of green cardstocks and red cardstock with some of the dies in the Lovely Layers: Mini Holiday Florals die set.  I glued the layers together, and added white gel pen highlights to the berries.

Next are the steps to create the unique fold for the Honeycomb Hexies layers:

• Emboss one A2 sized white cardstock panel with the Snowflakes 3D embossing folder.
• Trim a scrap of white cardstock to 2-½" x ½".  Score the strip at ¼" with a stylus and score board.
• Fold in half, add glue to one side and adhere to the back of the Honeycomb Hexies panel.
• Add glue to the inside of the other half of the strip and adhere to the back side of the Snowflakes embossed panel.  (Center the Honeycomb panel horizontally over the embossed panel.)
• Glue a plain A2 white cardstock panel to the back of the embossed panel.  This will hide the flap.
• Cut another base of the Honeycomb Hexies, trim a sliver off of one edge (this will facilitate the folding of the panel) and glue to the back of the quilted piece.

To add a smooth surface for the inside sentiment, die cut another Honeycomb Hexies base.  Trim each edge by ¼".  Then I stamped a sentiment from the Home For The Holidays stamp set onto the panel.  Place this face down on the back side of the card top, center it, add glue, then fold the embossed down.  Wait a minute for the glue to set.  Now you have a centered panel under the Honeycomb Hexies card front.

The sentiment on the front is also in the Home For The Holidays stamp set.  After I stamped it in black pigment ink, I cut it out with the coordinating die.  I used some foam adhesive to adhere it to the card front.

I absolutely love how this turned out!!  Now I'm thinking ahead to a Bee Quilted: Honeycomb Hexies card for spring--soft floral patterned paper, pastel cardstock--I think I would like that too!  What do you think?

Thanks so very much for stopping by today!  I hope you have a wonderful day and some fun crafty time!

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Little Red Truck Snow Globe Card - Spellbinders

Hello, crafty friends!  Today I'm sharing this card that features Spellbinders Holiday Truck Scene by Simon Hurley die set.  This coordinates with the previously released Simon's Snow Globe die set. 

I used various colored cardstocks (in the list below) to die cut the pieces for the truck from the Holiday Truck Scene dies.  I used glue to assemble the layers.

Did you know Spellbinders now has a place to find all of the layering guides?  On their home page, click Education for the drop down list, then click Knowledge And Assembly Guides.  These can easily be printed, if desired.

Next I die cut the dies for the snow globe in the Simon's Snow Globe die set.  I cut white woodgrain cardstock for the base, white cardstock for the globe, and white glitter cardstock for the snowy hills.

I used an ink blending brush to color the base with Gathered Twigs Distress ink.  I brushed Stormy Sky and Chipped Sapphire Distress inks onto the globe.  Then I added white opaque watercolor splatters to the globe.  I used a white gel pen to hand draw the star.

For the A2 card base layer I embossed green cardstock with the Holiday Check 3D embossing folder.  This folder is Spellbinders 3D Embossing Folder Club Kit for October.  After embossing the cardstock, I took a white pigment ink pad and lightly brushed it across the panel.  I really like how this highlights the fun embossing!

Out of all of Spellbinders Club Kits, the 3D Embossing Club is probably my favorite!  I do love embossing folders!

I added foam tape to the Holiday Truck Scene snow globe to adhere it to the card.

Simon's Snow Globe makes such a fun card for the holidays.  Check out this set to see the other sentiments and details included!  Having a red pickup in the globe is just so fun!  The Holiday Truck Scene set also has dies to add gifts to fill the back of the pickup!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope your day is fabulous and filled with crafty time!

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Divine Arch and Nativity Blessings -- Spellbinders

Happy Friday, crafty friends!  Today I'm sharing my holiday card I made that features Spellbinders Divine Arch Card Creator Dies By Bibi Cameron.  This set is one of four in the Bibi's Little Blessings Collection.  Be sure to check it all out!

First I die cut the colored cardstock with the dies in the Divine Arch Card Creator set.  I also used the outer die to cut a folded card base made from white cardstock.  I've linked all available cardstocks I used in the list below.  I die cut white cardstock for the faces and hands and colored it with a few Copic markers.

The assembly is very easy!  I used glue to add the card base layers to the folded card.

Next I die cut more colored cardstock with the dies in the Nativity Blessings Etched Die set.  I adhered the layers together with glue and added foam adhesive to the back to adhere the images to the card.

There is a sentiment set in this collection called Everyday Blessings & Banners Stamp & Die Set.  I don't have this set and chose to leave the card front as is.  I think it's beautiful that way and I can just stamp a holiday sentiment inside the card.

The Bibi's Little Blessings Collection is just perfect for creating cards to reflect the true meaning of Christmas.  I love it!

Thank you for stopping by today!  I hope it's a good day and is filled with lots of fun crafty time.

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New Autumn In Kyoto by Alex Syberia Designs for Spellbinders

Hello, friends!  I'm so happy to be joining in an Instagram hop to celebrate the Spellbinders Autumn In Kyoto by Alex Syberia Designs release!  The products are all available at the Alex Syberia Designs' shop and in the Spellbinders' website.  If you'd like to check out the various options of bundles and individual sets, click either of these links to get to each shop.

From the product description on Spellbinders website:

"Explore the beauty of the Autumn in Kyoto Collection by Alex Syberia with this thoughtfully curated bundle filled with Japanese-inspired designs. Create charming kokeshi dolls, graceful maple foliage, richly textured backgrounds, and peaceful scenic projects with a versatile assortment of stamps, dies, Press + Foil plates, and a 3D embossing folder.

The designs coordinate beautifully for layering and scene building, making it easy to mix playful characters with elegant botanical and architectural details. Create warm autumn projects filled with colorful maple leaves, explore softer palettes for year-round crafting, and mix the collection’s patterns and textures to make each project uniquely your own."

There is a beautiful Japanese Maple Branch die set that is exclusive and only available in the Autumn In Kyoto Curated Bundle.  This Bundle is available here, or here.

Keep reading for my card details and supply list!

First I used the Scenic Kyoto Press + Foil Plate for the card background.  I love that these plates can now be used in the BetterPress Letterpress system or the Glimmer Hot Foil System.  I chose to use glossy black foil and my Glimmer System with the plate.  This gives you the most beautiful crisp black image.

Next I used the stencils that come in the Autumn In Kyoto Press + Foil & Stencil Bundle.  I've listed the inks and blending brushes I used in my list below.  There are six stencils for you to color the details in every season!

When I finished coloring the image, I trimmed the panel to 4" x 5-¼" and glued it to an A2 card base.

Next I used one of the three letterpress/hot foil kokeshi dolls in the Autumn In Kyoto Press + Foil Plate & Die Set and added black foil with my Glimmer System to my white cardstock. 

I used my Copic markers to color the doll and then cut it out with the included coordinating die.

I added foam tape to the back of the kokeshi doll to adhere it to the card.  There are dies for sentiments included in the Autumn In Kyoto Press + Foil Plate & Die Set and I die cut black glossy cardstock with two sentiments, two times.  After I glued the layers together I glued the sentiments to my card.

Thanks so very much for stopping by today!  I hope you will join me over on my Instagram to see lots more beautiful inspiration with the 

Quilted Autumn Friendship Card -- Honey Bee Stamps

Hello, crafty friends!  When I first saw this new Bee Quilted: Honeycomb Hexies Honey Cuts by Honey Bee Stamps, I knew I wanted to create a quilted autumn themed card!  I love the warm and rich colors of autumn and a few papers from the newer Acorn & Ember paper pad and one from the Fall Is In The Air paper pad helped me create this beautiful autumn card!

I began by creating my "quilt" with the Bee Quilted: Honeycomb Hexies dies.  I die cut the base with cardstock from the Hive Hues Acorn & Ember paper pack.  I used a piece of the dark orange that you see here on the card.  I doesn't show but I chose this for two reasons: 1) it's a 100 lb. cardstock that will add stability to the patterned paper, and 2) I was afraid that white cardstock might show through.

Next I die cut one of the, what I call ornate hexies, three times, from paper in the Acorn & Ember paper pad.  Then I proceeded to die cut more paper from the Acorn & Ember paper pad with the single die that cuts three shapes.  (You will have extras to use on more cards!)  The floral paper you see is in the Fall Is In The Air paper pad.

I die cut more paper from the Acorn & Ember pad with the die that cuts the intricate border of the quilted look.  Again, you will get lots of extras to use in another project.

I LOVED having the new Bee Creative Platinum Scout die cutting machine beside me for these small die cuts!!

Then I glued this piece to the base and filled in all of the other pieces in the grid with Bee Creative glue.

I wrapped some twine I have twice around the Honeycomb Hexies piece and tied it into a bow.  I added foam tape to the back to adhere it to my A2 card base.

The detailed elements are from the Lovely Layers: Autumn Bouquet Honey Cuts, except the flower.  It's in the In Stitches: Pumpkin Honey cuts.  I added a bit of shading to the flower layers and green stems.  (I had saved the wheat stems and the cotton bole stem from a previous project!). I used Bee Creative glue to arrange and adhere the pieces to the card.  I added a double thick layer of small pieces of foam strips to the flower so it would fit over the knot of the twine bow.

I pulled out a scrap of the orange cardstock in the Acorn & Ember cardstock pack and stamped a sentiment from the Keepsake Sentiments: Fall stamp set with black pigment ink.  After I cut it out with the coordinating die, I added foam strips to the back to adhere it to the card.

I am so pleased with how my quilted card turned out, and hope you are too!  There are so many ways to use the Bee Quilted: Honeycomb Hexies for all seasons.  Do you think I should make one with holiday themed papers?

Thanks so very much for stopping by today!  I hope your day is awesome and crafty too!

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