Christmas Shaker Card feat. Season To Sparkle Card Kit -- Honey Bee Stamps

Hello, crafty friends!  I had so much fun making this holiday card with products from Honey Bee Stamps beautiful new Season To Sparkle Card Kit!  The products in the kit are so versatile for your holiday card making.  The kit products work beautifully with products from the recent Holiday Charm release and also with older products from your stash!

All of the products, except for three items, are included in this beautiful Season To Sparkle Card Kit.  Those are the Lovely Layers: Winter Greenery dies, the Laurel Wishes Layering Frames dies and the Holiday Charm paper pad.

I began by creating the card base, layers, and shaker portion.  I die cut five of the two largest Laurel Wishes Layering Frames dies from white cardstock.  Then I used the outer die to cut acetate for the shaker portion.  I used my scissors to trim away the outer frame to leave just the inner portion.  I glued this piece of acetate to the back of one of the Laurel Wishes Layering Frames die cut.

Next I glued the other four Layering Frames die cuts together using Bee Creative glue.  I chose this pretty patterned paper from the Holiday Charm paper pad, cut it in half to measure 4-¼" x 5-½" and glued it to one of the pre-folded card bases included in the kit.

Then I glued the stack of Laurel Wishes Layering Frames to the card base.  I put some of the beautiful embellishments from the Limited Edition Sequin Pack into the center of the stacked frames.  There are larger pearls included in the sequin mix that I pulled out to use another time.

I added glue to the back of the Layering Frame with the acetate and glued it on top of the other frames to seal the shaker portion.

Next I did all of my die cutting.  First I used Hive Hues cardstock included in the Season To Sparkle Card Kit, plus a light mint green cardstock from my stash, to die cut the layers for the ornament in the Lovely Layers: Vintage Ornament die set.  You will receive a Layering Guide for these ornaments showing just some of the many possibilities for each one.

I used more of the same cardstock colors to cut the pine branches, holly leaves, and the branch and berries from the Lovely Layers: Winter Greenery dies.  I used Bee Creative Glue to adhere the Ornament layer together and to adhere the Winter Greenery pieces to the card.

In the kit you also receive a very generous sized container of Distress Rock Candy Crystal Clear Glitter.  I added glue in fine line here and there on the greenery and berries.  Then I sprinkled on some of the Rock Candy glitter.  Tip: Use glue that's in a fine tipped bottle (linked below) for easy application in fine lines.  I love adding sparkle to my Christmas cards!!!

The sentiments are also from the Kit.  I die cut the beautiful bright red cardstock three times with the Bee Spoken: Merry die and glued the layers together.  I stamped the sentiment from the Merry Additions stamp set in a coordinating red.  Then I cut it out with the coordinating Merry Additions die.

I glued the "Merry" sentiment to the card and popped up "Christmas" with foam strips.

I super amazed by how much product comes in the Season To Sparkle Card Kit! A lot of the products in this kit would coordinate beautifully with the, still available, Christmas In July A2 Card Kit!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope you were inspired to check out this kit for all of your holiday card making fun!

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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!

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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!

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