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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Christmas in July with Rubbernecker Stamps

It's Christmas in July over at Rubbernecker Stamps and we are getting a head start on our Christmas cards!  I absolutely love snowmen stamps and this one by Rubbernecker is no exception!  It's a single red rubber stamp (don't you love the crisp lines from this type?!) and also has a coordinating die.  I decided to color this adorable image with my Copic markers in some non-traditional Christmas time colors.

The steps for this card are fairly simple.  I have some photos of my coloring progression for you below.

• Stamp the image in Copic safe ink.  I always use Neenah Solar White 80# card stock.
• I stamped it at the bottom of the card stock piece, thinking I would use the coordinating die.  As I progressed into my coloring, I decided I wanted a scene.
• I'm not a Copic coloring expert, however, I have learned that when an object is white, don't leave it totally white!  Even white objects have shadows and shading.  Here is a collage of my shading progress.  I hope these show you what a difference the shadows make.

Also, I colored the tree and rabbit in darker colors.  I think that helps to highlight the adorable snowmen even more!

• After I finished the coloring, I used the fourth largest Nested Rectangle Small Stitch Die to cut the image out.  Then I masked the edges with some removable tape.  I colored in the background with dark blue Copic markers to create a night time scene.  I used B69, B28, B18 and FB2.
• Next I added shadows under the snowmen.  I used BV20, C1, and B0000 adding 0 colorless blender along the edges.
• Next I pulled away the masking tape.  I love the white edge!
• However, there was some bleeding of the darkest blue around the edges.  Normally I would use a white gel pen.  I have found that, especially with dark Copic colors, the color will bleed up through the gel pen when I try to cover those bleeds.  The pen I used, and love, is a Posca white pen (I found mine at my local Michael's).  I went around the edges and cleaned them up.  I also used this pen on the pink striped scarf and yellow scarf to add in the white stripes and dots.
• Next I used the white pen to add in dots for the snow.

• Next I added the snowman panel to a black card stock layer.  Then I added foam tape to the back.
• I used the largest Nested Rectangle Small Stitched die and dry embossed the front of my card base.  I just used the embossing sandwich for my die cutting machine.
• Then I adhered the matted panel to the card front.
• I used a sentiment from the Snowmen with Presents stamp set and stamped it in black ink.  I trimmed it into a strip, matted it with black card stock and adhered it to the card.
• Of course, a Christmas card needs all the sparkle (at least I think so!)  So I added sparkle with a clear glitter pen to the snowmen and the snow on the ground.  In real life, it's so pretty and sparkly!

I hope I've inspired you to get out your holiday sets and get started on the cards before the rush of Christmas comes!  Thank you for stopping by!

Product links for items used in my card: