The World Is Brighter Because You're In It

Hello, crafty friends!!  Today I am sharing my card that features some of the awesome products from Honey Bee Stamps new Style In Bloom release!

This card features a beautiful rainbow of butterflies I made with the Lovely Layers: Petals & Wings Honey Cuts on top of a background embossed with the Tooled Leather 3D embossing folder.

First I embossed white cardstock with the beautiful Tooled Leather 3D embossing folder and glued it to an A2 card base.

Then I pulled a rainbow of Distress Oxide ink pads in these colors:  Spun Sugar, Squeezed Lemonade, Mowed Lawn, Tumbled Glass, and Milled Lavender.  I used ink blending brushes to blend the inks in rainbow color order onto white cardstock.  I placed the butterfly dies, from the Lovely Layers: Petals & Wings set, onto the ink blended panel and ran it through my die cutting machine.  I die cut three large butterflies and three small butterflies from the inked cardstock.

I used glue to adhere the butterflies layers together.  I added glue just to the center of the wings so I could "fluff" them up.

The hardest part of making this card was deciding how to arrange the butterflies!!  Haha!  As much as I tried, I could not fit that third large butterfly on the card in a way I was happy with.  Hopefully I'll find a use for it on another project!  Once I finally decided on a layout, I used glue to adhere the butterflies to the card.

I stamped two sentiments from the awesome Heart Of Our Family Stamp set.  There are SO MANY wonderful sentiments in this set, not only for friends, but also moms, sisters, grandmothers, and more!  Then I cut them out with the coordinating Honey Cuts.  To adhere the sentiments to the card, I added foam strips to the back of each sentiment.

For a bit of sparkle, I added some gems from the Let's Party Gem Stickers to the butterflies antennas.

I can see using the three adorable flowers in the Petals & Wings set in this same fashion!  What do you think?

I really do appreciate you stopping by today!  Have a wonderful and crafty day!

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House Mouse Party Parade -- It's Time To Celebrate

Happy Saturday, crafty friends!  So, I was cleaning up (finally!) my craft room and I found this sneaky little House Mouse Party Parade stamp set!!  Yep, buried!  I should have posted this last month, but here we are.  LOL!

These House Mouse sets are totally adorable and I do enjoy the simplicity of coloring the sweet mice.  I stamped the Party Parade image in a Copic safe black ink and colored it with my markers.

I used the A2 Matting Basics A and A2 Matting Basics B dies to trim the Party Parade panel, black cardstock, and white cardstock for the layers.  I glued the black panel to the back of the colored image and then added foam tape to the layered piece.

After I glued the die cut white panel to an A2 card base, I adhered the Party Parade image.

I chose one of the three sentiments in the Party Parade set and stamped it in black pigment ink.  I used the long narrow rectangle die in the A2 Matting Basics B to cut the sentiment in the strip.  Of course, this die is a good bit longer than the stamped sentiment.  I just shifted the die, held it in place with removable tape, and ran it through my die cutting machine again.

If you'd like to check out the other sets in this adorable collection, please click the link below.  Thank you for stopping by today!  I hope it's a great weekend for you!

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The Beautiful Magical Fuchsia Collection By Alex Syberia For Spellbinders

Hi, crafty friends!  Today I am happy to share two cards with you that I made featuring Spellbinders' gorgeous Magical Fuchsia Collection by Alex Syberia!  This collection has all of my favorites:  a 3D embossing folder, layered stencils, stand-alone die set, and a press + foil plate + die set!  Everything you need to make an assortment of gorgeous cards!!

For this first card I used the Layered Magical Fuchsia stencils and the Magical Fuchsia 3D Embossing Folder.

To begin, I first cut white cardstock with the outline die in the Magical Fuchsia Press + Foil + Die set.  This die not only cuts out the BetterPress image!  The cut shape also works with the Layered Magical Fuchsia stencils and can then be placed in the Magical Fuchsia 3D embossing folder!!

So I used the stencils to add various inks with blending brushes through each layer.  Then I placed the colored piece into the 3D Embossing Folder and secured it with small pieces of removable tape.  I ran it through my Platinum 6 die cutting machine.

This Fuchsia piece is so beautiful with all of the dimension added from the embossing folder!  I wish photos showed that better.

I wanted a bold dramatic background that wasn't too busy.  So I embossed Violet cardstock with the Tufted 3D embossing folder, one of my favorites.

The sentiment is one of three included with the Magical Fuchsia Press and Foil set.  Both elements are popped up on the card front with foam adhesive.

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This second card features the Magical Fuchsia die set along with a background pressed from the Magical Fuchsia Press and Foil plate.

I die cut various ColorWheel cardstocks (in the list below) with the dies in the Magical Fuchsia die set.  I didn't worry about making these flowers realistic, but just arranged the layers how I liked.  A bit of an abstract look, maybe?

I do love a white background to make a focal point pop!  I really love this subtle interest I added by simply using my BetterPress Letter Press system to press the Magical Fuchsia press plate twice into white cardstock.  In real life, this adds not only beautiful visual details, but also tactile interest!  (I really hope to make a card using this with foil and my Glimmer Hot Foil System!)

Be sure to check out the entire Magical Fuchsia Collection!  Each item is also available to purchase separately at the Spellbinders' website.

I am thankful for you all that stop by for a look.  I hope your Friday, and weekend, are filled with rest, relaxation, and lots of crafty time!!

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A Little Something For You

Hello friends!  Today I'm sharing this card that is part of Honey Bee Stamps' Instagram Hop to celebrate their new Style In Bloom release!!  This card features the beautiful, and so very versatile, Lovely Layers: Wrap It Up die set.

If you came here from the hop, thank you!!  If you'd like to join in to see more awesome inspiration, and your chance for a prize, hop on over to my Instagram!!

I created a heat embossed panel using the floral from the Bloom and Buzz stamp set.  The embossing is a pretty pale sparkling pink, and unfortunately, the sparkle doesn't show in the photos.

This panel is adhered to an A2 card base with glue.

I die cut some pretty checked patterned paper from the Gingham Happy Hearts paper pad with the dies from the Lovely Layers: Wrap It Up dies.  These dies make the cutest bow!!!!!  There are also dies that cut the same bow but without scalloped edges.

For the sentiment, I first die cut a tag from the Accessorize It: Tagged die set.  Then I stamped the sentiment from the Luxurious Friend stamp set in black pigment ink.

I used the ½" Honeycomb foam adhesive dots to adhere the tag, tucking the edge just under the bow.

This sweet Lovely Layers: Wrap It Up bow dies can be used for any occasion!  How pretty this would be in a mirror cardstock for the holidays?!

I'm so happy you stopped by today.  I hope you will join me over on my Instagram to check out the details of the hop!

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Bee Well -- Get Well Card Card & Sneak Peek

Hello crafty friends!  I'm excited to share another sneak peek of products in Honey Bee Stamps Bloom In Style release which will be available this evening after Honey Bee's "release party" on their YouTube channel!

The sets I'm using today are part of a collaboration between Honey Bee and Kim Mraz of Paper Smooches!!  All of the sets are so adorable and I have used three of her five sets that are part of the Bloom In Style release.  Here are the new release sets I've used today:

• Bee Well stamps and dies
• Honeycomb die
• Heartfelt Honeys dies
• Lovely Layers:  Mini Spring Florals

To begin, I created an inked background on bright white watercolor cardstock.  I used a paint brush to add water to the panel and then dropped in small drops of Distress Ink re-inkers.  I used my paint brush to slowly add in these colors of re-inkers:  Squeezed Lemonade, Wild Honey, and Mustard Seed.

I made another watercolor panel by smooshing watercolor cardstock into diluted Distress Inks.  After smooshing the Distress Ink pads (same colors as the re-inkers used above) onto my craft mat and spraying the ink with some water, I pressed the panel into the inks.  I used my heat tool to dry both panels.

I used Bee Creative glue to adhere the first panel to an A2 card base.

I used the second panel to cut with the Honeycomb die.  I die cut two more Honeycombs from white cardstock and glued the layers together.  Then I glued the Honeycomb to the card.  I used a craft knife to trim off the part of the honeycomb that was hanging off of the edge.

I cut white cardstock with the Heartfelt Honeys (isn't that the cutest name?!) and used my Copic markers to color the bees.  Each bee has two layers which were glued together after I finished the coloring.

I die cut pink and green cardstock with the freesia dies in the Lovely Layers: Mini Spring Florals dies (x 3).  I used glue to adhere the layers and added Bee Creative ¼" White Honeycomb Foam adhesives to the back of the flowers to adhere the florals to the card.

The sentiment, stamped bee, yellow heart and small honeycomb are from the sweet little Bee Well stamp set and coordinating Bee Well dies.  The stamped honeycomb is glued to the card and the other elements are adhered with foam adhesive.

I think this will be the sweetest get well card that I hope will cheer up a special friend!

Be sure to save this post to visit after the release is live!  Come back and click the links for the Bloom In Style release to create your own get well card!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope you have a wonderful and crafty day!

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Pansy Birthday Cheer Card

Hello friends!  I'm sharing my card today that features a few of Spellbinders' April Club Kits!  The main feature of the card is the Small Die of the Month, Pansy Seed Co. die set.

I cut white cardstock with all of the dies, (except the flower pot and border) in the Pansy Seed Co. Small Die of The Month for April.  I die cut watercolor paper with the remaining two dies

I did a fun technique for create an aged looking flower pot for the pansies.  I ink smooshed the watercolor paper into diluted Peeled Paint and Black Soot Distress Inks.  I dried and repeated until I was happy with the look.  I die cut this with the flower pot and border dies.

Then I used my finger to tap clear embossing ink here and there onto the pot and border.  Next I sprinkled on WOW! Crusty Copper embossing powder.  I used a dry paint brush to remove some of the powder and soften the edges.  The trick to the aged look is to heat the embossing powder longer until it loses its shine!  Such a cool look!

I used blender brushes and green, purple and yellow inks to color the leaves and petals of the pansies.  Then I glued the flowers together.

I embossed white cardstock with the Market Crates 3D embossing folder (April's Club Kit).  I glued it to an A2 card base.  I used glue and foam adhesive to place the pieces onto the card front.

The sentiment is from the Fresh-Packed Clear Stamp + Die for April.  The sentiment dies are included and I used one to cut out the sentiment.

The Pansy Seed Co. is the sweetest little die set!  We grow pansies here in the fall and they last through our winters, so I will look forward to using this set again for autumn cards!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Have a fabulous and crafty Saturday!

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A Tote Full Of Thanks

Have you seen the Spellbinders' Club Kits for April?  I had so much fun creating this card with the Clear Stamp & Die, Fresh-Packed, and the 3D Embossing Folder of The Month, Market Crates.

The Fresh-Packed Clear Stamp + Die of The Month includes the stamps for the fruit and flowers with eight sentiment stamps.  In the included die set you get dies for all of the sentiments, plus a die for the cute market tote!

I die cut the Fresh-Packed tote three times from white cardstock.  I inked up one layer with a blending brush and then glued all three layers together.

To get the placement correct for the fruits and flowers, I very lightly traced around the die cut tote with a pencil.  I used various inks from my stash to stamp the fruits and flowers.

I embossed Sicily colored cardstock with the Market Crates 3D embossing folder and glued it to an A2 card base.  I trimmed the stamped panel to 3-½" x 4-¾" and glued it to the card front.

The sentiment is one of the eight in the Fresh-Packed stamp set and cut out with the included coordinating die.

If you have never checked out Spellbinders Monthly Club Kits, I would encourage you to do so.  There are several options to choose from to fit whatever products you like to craft with!  The sign-up window for the April Club Kits goes through April 27.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a wonderful day!

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