Holiday Hugs And Christmas Cheer -- Honey Bee Stamps

Hello, crafty friends!  Today I'm back to share another with several of the items in Honey Bee Stamps gorgeous Wrapped In Blooms card kit!  Bonus if you get the kit:  there will be an exclusive card class available only to those that have the kit!  (You'll get a QR code in your package to access it.)

This is from the Honey Bee product description:

Get a head start on your holiday crafting with our beautiful Wrapped In Blooms Kit! Create elegant Christmas cards featuring stunning layered holiday florals and a unique gatefold card base that adds an extra-special touch. Whether you’re making cards for family, friends, or your holiday stash, this kit makes it easy to create handmade cards they’ll treasure. (Finished cards will fit in an A2 envelope.)

Today I decided to create a shaker card using the beautiful sequin mix that's included in the kit.  I'll also share photos of a previous card I made with the kit at the end of this post!  Check out the details below!

 

I found my inspiration color palette inspiration from this beautiful blush cardstock in the pack of Hive Hues Christmas In July cardstock pack (included with the kit).  All of the items, except basic supplies, are included in this kit.  I love this soft blush color!

First I die cut white cardstock twice with the gatefold die in the Lovely Layouts: Wrapped In Blooms dies.  I used the coordinating Wrapped In Blooms stencil to add coordinating inks to the etched details of the cardstock.

Next I created the shaker card portion by using a shaker pocket (you can also use packaging from a stamp set).  I adhered the two sides and bottom around an A2 white cardstock panel.  Then I poured in some of the sequin mix and sealed the top to close.  Next I used Bee Creative double-sided tape and Bee Creative Glue (included in the kit) to adhere the shaker pouch to an A2 card base.

Next I die cut the poinsettia from the Lovely Layers: Festive Florals dies from the included blush cardstock, and white, gold, two greens and brown cardstocks.  I die cut two extra of the poinsettia base layer and used ink to color them a sage green.  I used a coordinating ink and blending brushes to add shading to the poinsettia petals.

Of course, there's a fabulous layering guide to help you adhere the layers together!  Before I adhered these to my card, I die cut white cardstock with the belly band die in the Lovely Layouts: Wrapped In Blooms die set.  Instead of using the full band, I used my paper trimmer to cut the top layer of the band to fit on my card front.  I glued it to the center of the card.

I used Bee Creative glue to adhere the elements to the card.  I also glued a few gold sequins from the sequin mix to the leaves.

I stamped the sentiment from the Filled With Wonder stamp set in black pigment ink.  After I cut it out with the coordinating die, I added foam strips to the back to pop it up.

I absolutely love the soft tones of this card!  Of course, a shaker card is always so fun!

In case you missed it, check out my other card I've made from the Wrapped In Blooms Kit.  I have all of the details and photos on this blog post.

I love this gorgeous Wrapped In Blooms kit!!  There are so many ways to use these products!  I hope you've enjoyed my cards and have found lots of inspiration too!

There are still kits available, but I wouldn't wait long.  Once these are gone, there will be no restock.  Be sure to get yours soon!

Thank you so very much for stopping by today!  I hope it's a good one for you!

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Just For You Floral Card Featuring Altenew's Craft-A-Flower: Gerbera Daisy

Hi friends!  This gorgeous Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Gerbera Daisy is finally back in stock!  This was part of Altenew's July 2026 release and is absolutely gorgeous!  This sold out so very quickly after the release and I didn't want to share my card until it was back in stock.

Honesty here.  I had a full descriptive blog post in draft form all ready to publish, and somehow, the entire content I had written was gone!  Whaaaahhhh!  You can only imagine the wailing! 

That being said, I am SO HAPPY that I started my supply list back in May when I made this card!  All of the cardstock colors and ink colors I used are in this list below. Yay!!!  I die cut various colors of Altenew's cardstock with the Craft-A-Flower: Gerbera Daisy dies.  

I will never cease to be amazed by the Key Hole System that Altenew has for many of their die sets.  This system makes all of these layering dies SO easy to assemble!  There's no guessing at all!

I used some coordinating Fresh Dye Ink colors to add shading to the Gerbera Daisy layers.  Next I added some shape to the petals with my fingers.  Then I glued each flower's layers together.

I made three Gerbera Daisies thinking I might just use one on three cards.  However, I loved this grouping so much that I added them all to one card.

I love the dark Mountain Pine cardstock background to help these cards pop!

I chose a sentiment from the Dynamic Duo: Wildflower Bouquet and stamped it in Mountain Pine Fresh Dye Ink to coordinate with the card.  After I cut it out with the coordinating die, I popped it up on the card with foam adhesive.

This really is one of my most favorite cards I've made this year and I love this Gerbera Daisy set.  I hope you like it too!  Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope it's a good day with lots of crafting for you!

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Wrapped In Blooms -- Honey Bee Stamps

Hello, friends!!  I'm sharing this quick post to tell you about the Honey Bee Stamps Wrapped In Blooms Kit that just became available!  This kit is a "Christmas In July" kit that will inspire you to get a head start on your holiday cards!

This amazing Wrapped In Blooms kit includes the following:  Lovely Layers: Festive Florals, Lovely Layouts: Wrapped In Blooms and coordinating stencils, Filled With Wonder stamp set and dies, Hive Hues Christmas In July paper pack (10 beautiful colors), White Foam Tape Roll, and a mini bottle of Bee Creative Glue and a pack of gorgeous sequins!

I think that creating a white card with one stunning pop of color is my favorite style of card!  I created this gorgeous poinsettia and sprigs from the Lovely Layers: Festive Florals dies.

I added some subtle glitter accents to the poinsettia and white gel pen accents to the berries.  I also added sparkle to the mistletoe berries with a glitter pen.

The card band is die cut from white glitter paper with one of the dies in the Lovely Layouts: Wrapped In Blooms die set.  For the remainder of the card, I used white cardstock.  These beautiful folding flaps are part of this set too!

The band from the Lovely Layouts: Wrapped In Blooms is perfectly sized for easy on and off.  Also, the etched design is neutral and can be used for any occasion.

The sentiment here is from the Filled With Wonder stamp set and stamped onto another die included in the Lovely Layouts: Wrapped In Blooms die set.

I stamped two more sentiments from the Filled With Wonder stamp set.  I cut them out with the coordinating dies and glued them to the inside of the A2 card.

I totally love this Wrapped In Blooms card kit!  The poinsettia was so easy to assemble!  I really do feel like this kit will be a best seller!  Be sure to check it out over at Honey Bee Stamps' shop!

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Sweet Summer Memories -- Honey Bee Stamps

Hello, crafty friends!!  Today I'm sharing this fun card that features Honey Bee Stamps' wonderful Lovely Layers: Picnic Table die set and some pretty papers from the Summer Picnic paper pad.

I started out by die cutting the pieces I chose from the Lovely Layers: Picnic Table dies.  I cut the pieces from brown cardstock (for the table) and white cardstock for the others.  I used my Copic markers to color the white cardstock and to add shading to the brown cardstock for the picnic table.

Next I chose two more papers from the Summer Picnic paper pad and cut out the tablecloth and the umbrella.  I cut the umbrella once more from white cardstock.  Just like I did on my previous blog post, I cut apart the patterned paper umbrella with my scissors and glued three of the patterned paper pieces to the white umbrella.  Paper piecing is so fun!

For the A2 card base, I cut one of the Summer Picnic papers into 4-¼" x 5-½".  It's really nice to be able to get two card layers from one sheet of paper!  I used Bee Creative Glue to adhere this to my A2 card base.

Next I played around arranging my Lovely Layers: Picnic Table pieces.  When I found an arrangement I like, I used glue and foam adhesive to adhere the pieces to the card base.

The sentiment is from the Sweetest Bunch stamp set.  I stamped it with black pigment ink and cut it out with the coordinating Sweetest Bunch die.

This was such a fun summer card to make, and I hope you are having a fantastic summer so far!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Happy Birthday Card -- Simon Says Stamp Every Happiness Release

Hello, friends!  Today I'm sharing this card that features three of the awesome new products in Simon Says Stamp Every Happiness release!  I love this new Flourish Hummingbird die set and I've given it a lovely background with the Daisy Frame stamps set and Daisy Frame stencil set.

First I die cut the Flourish Hummingbird dies from white cardstock.  Then I used my blending brushes and a few different inks to color this beautiful bird!  I've linked the brushes I love and the inks I used in the list below.

After I glued the hummingbird layers together, I set it aside to work on the background made with the Daisy Frame stamp set and the Daisy Frame stencil set.  If you are a regular here, you may remember that, when possible, I like to stencil my image first.  I used ink blending brushes and some Pawsitively Saturated Inks (listed below) to color this easy image.  

Then I placed the stenciled panel into my MISTI.  I placed the Daisy Frame stamp over the stenciled image.  I took just a bit of time to get it aligned just right.  I've shared this tip before, but if you missed it, next I place a piece of acetate over the stenciled image.  I ink up the stamp with my black ink and stamp it onto the acetate.  It's super easy to tell if you have it aligned!!  I removed the acetate and stamp again.

The Daisy Frames stencils are a set of two and don't have openings to color the tiny flowers.  Which is certainly no big deal!  I just took a pink Copic to color those in.

Next I used the largest die from the Sparkler Scallop Frames set to cut this pretty stenciled panel to add a decorative edge.  I added foam tape to the back and adhered it to an A2 card base.

I stamped one of the sentiments in the Daisy Frame Stamp Set with black pigment ink.  I used my paper trimmer to cut it into a rectangle shape.  (There are coordinating Daisy Frame dies available.)  I popped it up on the card with foam adhesive.

Be sure to check out all of the other wonderful products available in the Every Happiness release!

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Serving Up Smiles -- Fun Picnic Scene Card

Hello crafty friends!  Today I'm sharing this fun "picnic-in-a-park" card where I've used two awesome stencil sets along with two Lovely Layers sets, all from Honey Bee Stamps new Perfect Picnic release!  It's so fun to combine products in this way to make a card that makes me want to go on a picnic!  Want to join me?

I first started out by using the Summer Scene Builder stencils.  This is a set of seven stencils that create a wonderful scene to be used for many card occasions!  I used some green and brown inks from my stash with blender brushes to ink the scene onto white cardstock.  My card panel is 4-¼" x 5-½".

I used glue to adhere the stencil to an A2 card base.

Next I used the blanket die from the Lovely Layers: Perfect Picnic Honey Cuts to cut white cardstock into this blanket shape.  Then I used the Picnic Blanket Builder stencils to color my picnic blanket with Black Soot Distress Ink. I used my scissors to cut a rectangle of one corner of the blanket for my picnic scene.

I die cut the umbrella and picnic food with the dies in the Lovely Layers: Picnic Table Honey Cuts.  I die cut two of the umbrella top from white cardstock and one from black.  I cut apart the black die cut and glue the pieces to a white cardstock die cut.  Next I used the decorative floral portion of the Picnic Blanket Builder stencils to stencil the flowers onto the other white umbrella die cut.

I took my scissors, again, to cut apart the stenciled umbrella.  I glued those onto the black and white umbrella to create this fun floral and black umbrella.  Then I added foam adhesive to the umbrella top to adhere it to the card.  I cut off the overhang with my scissors.

I used various Copic markers to color the basket, sandwich, bread, wine, and glasses.  After I glued the layers together, I adhered them onto the Picnic Blanket.

The sentiment is from the Stacked With Joy stamp set.  I stamped it with black pigment ink and cut it out with the coordinating Stacked With Joy die.

This card definitely makes me want to go on a picnic!  Sadly, it's way too hot here right now!  I hope you've been inspired by picnic scene card!  This was so fun to make!

Thank you for stopping by!  I hope your day is great and filled with lots of crafty time!

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Hello My Sweet Friend, You Bring Sunshine To My Life

Hello, crafty friends!  Today I'm sharing this sweet card that features Honey Bee Stamps new Lovely Layers: Citrus!  I love just about everything lemon flavored and also the color yellow, so I paired the yellow with two more of my favorite colors: blue and green!!

First I cut out lemons from the Lovely Layers: Citrus dies from some bright lemony yellow cardstock.  I chose a pretty green for the leaves and stems and brown cardstock for the branch.  The flowers are from white cardstock.

I cut two of the Lovely Layers: Citrus branches, just mainly for more dimension, from brown cardstock and glued the two layers together.

Next I used blending brushes to add coordinating green and yellow inks to add some shading to the lemons and leaves.  I used the leftover ink of the yellow brush to color the flower centers. Then I used Bee Creative glue to adhere the lemons, leaves, and flowers to the Lovely Layers: Citrus branch.

For the background, I used one of my favorite stencils, the Vintage Flourish stencil!  I noticed that this stencil is in the retiring section (sad face, haha) and is at a reduced price!  I used a beautiful and vibrant blue to color through the stencil with a blending brush onto white cardstock.

I trimmed the stenciled panel to 4-¼" x 5-½" and glued it to an A2 card base.  To adhere the Lovely Layers: Citrus lemon branch to my card I used various foam adhesives including Bee Creative Foam tape, Bee Creative Honeycomb Foam, and foam squares. I used different adhesives because it just depended on where I was putting the adhesive and what size I needed.  Do you use different adhesives too?

Next I stamped two of the sentiments from the Sweetest Bunch stamp set with black pigment ink.  Then I cut out both sentiments with the coordinating Sweetest Bunch Honey Cuts.  I added most flower and leaf die cuts (Lovely Layers: Citrus) to tuck under the left edge of one sentiment.  Both sentiments are popped up with foam squares.

I love the Amalfi Coast vibes I achieved with the beautiful blue Vintage Flourish stenciled background and the Citruslemons!  

I hope you've enjoyed my bright and summer card using the beautiful Lovely Layers: Citrus set!  I really appreciate you stopping by!  See you back here next week with more inspiration from the Perfect Picnic release!

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