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!

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Stocking Filled With Holiday Cheer -- Spellbinders

Hi, crafty friends!  Today I am sharing my card that features the adorable Spellbinders House-Mouse Designs Sweet Twist stamp set from the new House-Mouse Holiday Collection!  This Sweet Twist stamp set is one of the three in the Collector Bundle!

One thing I love about the House-Mouse stamps, other than they are SO adorable, is that the artist's images have shading that I use as a guide for my coloring!  After I stamped the Sweet Twist image with Copic safe ink, I colored it with my Copic markers and a few Prismacolor Pencils.  These are the colors I used:

• candy cane:  R59, R29, RV25, R35, C2, C0
• berries:  RV69, R39, R37
• branches: Prismacolor Pencils PC1082, PC941
• mouse:  E35, E33, E31, E93, E51, E50, R30
• stocking:  G09, G17, G16, G02
• stocking fur: Prismacolor Pencils PC1063, PC1060
• background:  B93

I used the second largest Playful Stitched Panels die to cut the colored image into a cute shaped rectangle.

Next I used a white gel pen to add white accents to the berries, stocking, and candy cane.  Then I used some clear glaze to give the berries some shiny dimension.

When the clear glaze was dry, I diluted some Splatter White Opaque Watercolor with water and used a paint brush to add splatters for the snow.

I let the splatters dry and then I glued the Sweet Twist image to a 5" x 3-¾" white cardstock panel.  I added foam adhesive to the back to adhere it to my A2 card base.

The sentiment I used is one of three in the Sweet Twist stamp set.  After I stamped it with black pigment ink, I used my paper trimmer to cut it into a strip.  I added thin foam adhesive to the back of the sentiment to adhere it to the card.

These House Mouse sets make sweet cards for so many occasions, and they are easy to color too!  Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope you have a wonderful day!

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You're So Tweet Friend!

Happy Wednesday, friends!!  Today I'm sharing this sweet card that features Honey Bee Stamps adorable Tweeties stamp set and coordinating Tweeties dies.  I've nestled the bird house in this set into branches from the Lovely Layers: Oak Branch dies.  Read on for the details!

First I stamped the images from the Tweeties stamp set onto white cardstock with Intense black ink, an alcohol marker safe ink.  After I colored them with my Copic markers I cut them out with the coordinating Tweeties dies.

I used a white gel pen to add a few white highlights to the birds and birdhouse.

Next I die cut white cardstock with the dies in the Lovely Layers: Oak Branch set.  I cut each piece twice.  Then I colored them with some Copic markers.  I used Bee Creative Glue to adhere the layers together.

Before I adhered the images to my A2 card base I used a couple of blending brushes to add blue ink to the card.  I like to leave some open white spaces when I do this so it will have the appearance of light clouds in the sky.  I added just a bit of green ink to the bottom of the card.  There was enough green ink on my blending brush that I didn't even need to pull out an ink pad!

I used foam tape and glue to adhere all of the images to the card.  I did not add glue to the leaves of the Oak Branch with the bird house.  I like the easy dimension you get by not gluing everything down!

I stamped the sentiment from the Tweeties stamp set with black pigment ink.  After I cut it out with the coordinating die, I popped it up with a foam strip.

This card is so adorable and totally perfect to let someone know how sweet you think they are!  Bonus:  it was super easy to make!!

I sure do appreciate you stopping by!  I hope you have a wonderful and crafty day!

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Let's Celebrate -- How To Make A Shaker Card

Hello crafty friends!  Today I am sharing my shaker card that features Honey Bee Stamps beautiful Every Happiness stamp and coordinating dies with a fabulous textured layer!  Check it out below.

First I stamped this beautiful floral image that is one of two in the Every Happiness stamp set.  After I stamped it in Intense black ink, I colored it with my Copic markers.  Then I cut it out with the coordinating Every Happiness die.

Next I used the two frame dies (Every Happiness Honey Cuts) to cut from white cardstock.  Just place a few bits of removable tape to hold them together for die cutting.  Then I used the smallest of these frame dies to cut an opening in an A2 white cardstock panel.

Next I ran the die cut panel through the Tooled Leather 3D embossing folder.  I glued the die cut frame around the front of the opening.

I turned over this panel and ran some glue tape along the edges of the opening to adhere a piece of acetate.  I placed foam tape around the opening and the edges.  Then I added some Bokeh Lights sequins to the window, removed the backing of the foam tape around the opening, and adhered another piece of acetate to close the opening.

I removed the backing from the rest of the foam tape to adhere the shaker panel to an A2 card base.

The sentiment is also in the Every Happiness stamp set.  After I stamped it with black pigment ink, I cut it out with the coordinating die.  It's popped up on the card with a foam tape strip.

I couldn't resist adding the sweet bee from the Bee Well stamps, cut out with the Bee Well die, for a bit of whimsy.  I glued on a few more Bokeh Lights sequins around the sentiment for a bit of sparkle.

This was an easy-to-make shaker card!  Soon I will have a reel posted on my Instagram to show more of the process for you!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope your day is a good and crafty one!

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Love and Strength Class/Card Kit -- NEW by Honey Bee Stamps

Hello, friends!!  Honey Bee Stamps has released their first ever card kit!!  This kit, the Love and Strength Class Kit, not only includes the supplies in the list below, but you will also have access to a YouTube video for the FREE class!!  You will be able to access the Kit Class via a QR code that will be on the insert (below) with your kit.  How fun!

"This lighthouse card making kit is filled with beautiful products to create heartfelt designs that shine bright.  From layered details to charming coastal accents, each element is thoughtfully designed to help you build dimension, texture, and that perfect oceanside glow.

Whether you're sending encouragement, gratitude, or just a note to say hello...your handmade lighthouse card will be a beacon of love in someone's day."

(Note:  You will be creating different cards in the class than the samples shown in this image.)

This kit also includes the Lovely Layers: Lighthouse dies.  I will be featuring this set with my card that will be posted on Wednesday!

Here is a an example I made for you of a quick and easy card using one piece of the beautiful patterned paper pieces included in the Love and Strength Kit.

I stamped the red rubber Love and Strength Cling Stamp onto 80# Neenah with marker safe ink. Then I did some quick and easy Copic marker coloring to bring out the beautiful image.  I love the papers that are included!  These are actually heavier than paper, printed on one side, and just gorgeous!

I used the coordinating Love and Strength die to cut out the lighthouse.  Then I used Bee Creative glue to adhere it to my A2 card.

I stamped the sentiment directly onto the card with black pigment ink.  This sentiment is one of eight included in the Love and Strength stamp set that gives you options for lots of different occasions.  Each sentiment has a coordinating die in the Love and Strength die set!

Please head on over to the Honey Bee Stamps shop to check this awesome Love and Strength Class Kit.  I hope you are inspired and I thank you for stopping by!

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Ears To A Wonderful Spring! Spellbinders February Club Kits

Hello friends!  Now that it's February it is time for new Spellbinders' Club Kits!  Today I'm sharing my sweet card that features two of the new kits!  I am using the 3D Embossing Folder of The Month--Shady Leaves, and the Clear Stamp & Die of The Month--Ears to Spring.

The Clear Stamp & Die of The Month, Ears To Spring, is the most adorable image!  I managed to use all of the images on my card.

You can color these images with Copic markers like I did, or you could use watercolors, pencils, heat embossing too!  There are dies included with the Ears To Spring set to cut out each image, as well as each sentiment.

I die cut the layer for the image with an Essential Arches die.  This allowed me to show more of the beautiful 3D Embossing Folder of The Month,  Shady Leaves!  You get so much texture from this 3D embossing folder.  I love that this type of embossing folder is general enough to use for many occasions!

I stamped and die cut one of the nine sentiments included with the Ears To Spring set.  Not all of the sentiments are Easter themed.  Seven of the nine sentiments are more general and will work for your springtime cards.

You can check out all of the Club Kits by clicking this link.  The terms are very flexible and you can cancel at any time.

I sure appreciate you stopping by today!  Have a good one!

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Have A Brew-tiful Day!

Hello!  I'm here today to share my card with one of the newest House Mouse Heart And Soul collection by Spellbinder's!  The set I've used today is called Brew-tiful Day!  This stamp features the cute little mouse, named Amanda, sipping from a big cup of coffee!!

First I die cut white cardstock with an Essential Arches die.  Then I die cut a folded card base with the same die to create my shaped card.  Just be sure to have the top cutting edge of the die above the fold of the card base.

Next I stamped the Brew-tiful Day image onto it with Copic marker safe black ink.  Before I put the stamp away, I also stamped it onto some masking paper.  I cut out the mask with my scissors.

After placing the mask over the image,  I used a t-square ruler and a pencil to draw a very light line to mark where I wanted to end the "wall" color and placed a piece of removable tape along and below the line.  Then I used an ink blending brush to add some peachy colored ink for the wall and gray ink for the surface.

I colored the image with my Copic markers.  These detailed images are so easy to color with the image's shadowing added by the artist.

Next I chose one of the three sentiments included in the Brew-tiful Day stamp set and stamped it with black pigment ink.  To finish, I glued the colored layer to my card base.

And just like that I have my uniquely shaped card all finished!  Be sure to check out the other adorable House Mouse sets in the Heart And Soul collection.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope it's an awesome day for you!

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Autumn Greetings Card With Beautiful Embossed Background

Hi, crafty friends!  Today I'm sharing my card that features Spellbinders 3D embossing folder for November.  This beauty is called Petite Tuft.  If you are a fan of Spellbinders embossing folders, this one may seem familiar to you.  That's because the Petite Tuft is a scaled down version of the Tufted 3D embossing folder that's been out for a while!

The Tufted 3D embossing folder has long been a favorite of mine and this month's Petite Tuft is a perfectly sized version for our cards!  I used this folder to emboss some Neenah Desert Storm cardstock.  I trimmed it to an A2 size and glued it to my card base.

The decorative elements of my card come from the Autumn Greetings Wreath die set.  This time I cut the Wreath dies from white cardstock and used my Copic markers to color them.

I love the off white pumpkins and used Copic markers in the colors of E43, E42, E41, and E40 to color them.  I kept a more muted palette by coloring the leaves with a mixture of G99, G94, YG93, YG91, YG25, and G40.

The sentiment dies are also included in the Autumn Greetings Wreath set.  I die cut the top layers from glossy black cardstock and glued them to the white cardstock die cut base.

I used foam tape strips to pop them up on the card.

So, what do you think about the muted autumn color palette?  I hope you like it as much as I do!  Also, be sure to check out all of Spellbinders Club Kits!  There's still time to join and receive November's kit!

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

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Holy Night Holiday Card

Hello friends!  Today is release day for Simon Says Stamp's new And Everything Nice release!  I've used the sweet Holy Night stamp set from the release to make this card with ink blending, masking, and Copic coloring!

First I stamped the building and star stamps from the Holy Night set with Copic safe ink onto an A2 sized white cardstock panel.  Before removing the stamp from my MISTI, I stamped them again onto masking paper.  I used my scissors to cut out the masks and adhered them over the images on the cardstock panel.

Then I used SSS Pawsitively inks in the colors of Twilight, Night, and Galaxy to color the sky.  Then I used a tan shade of ink for the sand beneath the buildings.

I removed the mask from the buildings and colored them with a few Copic markers.

I treated the upper portion of the panel with my anti-static pouch.  I stamped the sentiment from the Holy Night stamp set with clear embossing ink, added black embossing powder and heat set it.

Next I used my Copic markers to color the sweet images from the Holy Night stamp set.  These were stamped on another piece of white cardstock and then cut out with my scissors.  I don't have the coordinating Holy Night dies, but they are available!

I added foam tape to the colored images to adhere them to the card.

I love the sweetness of the images in the Holy Night set!  Thanks for stopping by.  I hope your day is awesome!

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May Your Heart Be Filled With Peace

Hello friends!  There's a new release, available now, by Simon Says Stamp called Sugar And Spice!  I'm sharing my card featuring a beautiful stamp set from the release called Graceful Swans.

The Graceful Swans stamp set has so many beautiful stamps in it that it was hard to choose just a few!  I arranged my chosen stamps into a sweet scene.  I used my MISTI to stamp them in a Copic safe ink onto 80# white cardstock.

After I colored the scene, I die cut the panel with a Notched Corner Frames die.  I cut gray cardstock from the next largest die to layer behind the scene.  Then I glued the two pieces together and added foam tape to the back.

I adhered the layered scene to an A2 card base.  The Graceful Swan stamp set has three different sentiments.  One that is to send comforting thoughts, a birthday greeting, and a thank you sentiment.

I stamped the sentiment with black pigment ink and cut it out with my scissors.  I adhered it to the card with foam tape.

The hardest part of making this card was deciding what images to use!  Check out the Graceful Swans stamp set and all of the other new products in the Sugar and Spice release over at Simon Says Stamp.

Thank you for stopping by today!  I hope you have a fantastic one!

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Stitched With Love

Hello crafty friends!  Honey Bee Stamps has another release coming called Maker's Mix!  Today I am sharing a sneak peek card with two of the new products.  This next wonderful release by Honey Bee will be available tomorrow evening after their Release Party.

This card gives you a sneak peek of this beautiful set called Stitched With Love.  It's illustrated by the oh, so talented Kelly Taylor, and of course, has coordinating Stitched With Love dies too!

I stamped one of the three florals from the set and the embroidery hoop onto white cardstock with Intense Black ink.  I colored the images with my Copic markers and then die cut them with the coordinating dies.

I die cut three more of the embroidery hoop from 110# white cardstock and glued all of the layers together with Bee Creative Glue.  NOTE:  There are two dies for the embroidery hoop and you can die cut a solid one, or also use the inner oval die to cut out the center.

Next I used just the outer die for the embroidery hoop and die cut it from white cardstock.  I placed the die cut into the Burlap 3D embossing folder and ran it through my die cutting machine.  Then I glued the layered Copic colored hoop to this piece.

For the background layer on my A2 card base, I used one of the 12 patterned papers from the "FreeBee" double-sided cardstock.  This is available, while supplies last, with a qualifying $100 or more purchase and will be added automatically to your cart.  These are such pretty papers!!!

I stamped one of the three sentiments in the Stitched With Love set in black ink.  I cut it out with the coordinating die.  To adhere the sentiment I added a few pieces of foam tape and some glue.

To finish up, I used some pink gingham ribbon from my stash to tie a bow.  A glue dot keeps it nice and secure at the top of the hoop.

I hope you've enjoyed this sneak peek of the Maker's Mix release!  Trust me, you won't want to miss the release party to see it all!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Peace, Joy, and Love To You!

Christmas in July is a good thing, right?!  I love getting a head start on my Christmas cards and today's features another adorable House Mouse stamp set.  This is the Tree-mendous stamp set and is available over at Spellbinders, along with three other sets in this collection.

I stamped the Tree-mendous Christmas image in Copic safe ink and used my markers to color it.  I added gold gel pen accents on the ornaments and the star (too back it doesn't show in photos).

Next I die cut the panel with a die from the A2 Matting Basics A die set.  Then I added Splatter White opaque watercolor diluted with water for the "snow".

I die cut dark gray cardstock with a Matting Basics B die and glued it behind the colored image.  I added foam tape to the back of the layers.

The card base is an A2 size and has a panel of white cardstock embossed with the In The Pines embossing folder.

The sentiment is one of three included in the set and is popped up on the card with foam strips.

That's it!  So easy to make this adorable holiday card with quick coloring.  Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend and lots of crafty time!

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You Are So Special To Me -- Framed English Cottage Scene

Hello crafty friends! Today I'm sharing my card that features the beautiful English Cottage stamp and the Lovely Layers: Bird Bath Honey Cuts from the new Honey Bee Stamps Cottage Countryside release.

The idea I had in my mind was to create a scene with the English Cottage as a background for the Bird Bath. My original thought was to just stamp the cottage in one subtle color as a background. But I decided to go with light colors and use my markers color the stamped image.

Once I decided to color the English Cottage I stamped it with Lost Shadow Distress Ink. This was much easier to use than one of the no-line coloring inks since it is darker than those. I think I still achieved a no-line coloring fairly well, do you? I used lots of lighter colors and a kind of "loose" coloring technique. This made my coloring session fun and relaxing without any stress!

Here's the Copic marker colors I used for the main areas:

• Cottage: W4, W3, W1, W0, W00
• Stones: T5, T3, T2, T0
• Path: E44, E43, E42, E41
• Vines/bushes on and around cottage: G94, YG61, G24, G20
• Background trees, grass: YG67, G07, YG17, YG25, YG03
• Door, windows: BG23, BG11, BG10
• Purple flowers: BV11, BV000, BV00
• Bird bath: C3, C1, C00
• Birds: E59, E57, E55, E53, E51

Next I die cut the Wood Frame Builder dies three times from white cardstock. I glued the layers together and then glue them to my colored English Cottage scene, and glued the panel to an A2 card base.

I die cut the Lovely Layers: Bird Bath dies from white cardstock. After I colored the bath and the birds with my markers, I used glue to adhere the layers together.

Then I added a bit of foam to the back of the Bird Bath to adhere it to the card. I used glue to attach the birds at the top of the bird bath.

The sentiment is from the new So Special stamp set. I adore all of these sentiments! After I chose one and stamped it with black ink, I cut it out with the coordinating die. I added a few pieces of foam strips to adhere the sentiment at the bottom of the card.

I really hope this inspired you to try this idea for a background with the English Cottage. The coloring is really fun--just don't stress and be loose with your coloring and it will be fantastic!

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you are having a wonderful week with lots of crafty time!

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