Simple Stamping | Honey Bee Stamps

Black ink is pretty harsh especially on white, but when you stamp on pattern paper, it ends up being a pretty subtle look. I went with really simple for this card — stamping, and adding a sentiment.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Honey Bee Stamps – Postmarked Holiday Stamps
—HBS: https://bit.ly/3BkGWs3
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4s1ds
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4s1du
Honey Bee Stamps – Wonder of Christmas Stamps
—HBS: https://bit.ly/4glwkrN
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4s1dy
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4s1dz
Honey Bee Stamps – Wonder of Christmas Dies
—HBS: https://bit.ly/3CWNehR
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4s1e1
Honey Bee Stamps – North Pole Paper Pad
—HBS: https://bit.ly/4imvz3v
Wagner Heat Gun
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbls (new version)
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1esm6
Rabbit Hole Designs – Cottontail Embossing Tool
–RH: https://shrsl.com/3ytuk
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3ymkk
–HBS: https://shrsl.com/3ytur
Versamark Ink
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbln
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eone
–Spal: https://shrsl.com/2vq9i
Hero Arts – White Detail Embossing Powder
–HA: https://bit.ly/46JDVN9
–Scom: http://shrsl.com/1yc1l
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4a7hi

Small Images, Big Die Cut | Picket Fence Studios

Smaller images are harder to create a scene since you need to use more to fill up the space BUT if you use a large die cut sentiment, you can place the images within and fill up the space that way.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Picket Fence Studios – Peach and Piper: Bad Weather Friends Stamps
—PFS: https://collabs.shop/eiu12d
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4rvlz
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4rvly
Picket Fence Studios – Peach and Piper: Bad Weather Friends Dies
—PFS: https://collabs.shop/bdlbap
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4rvm1
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4rvlw
Picket Fence Studios – A2 Lots of Thanks Cover Plate
—PFS: https://collabs.shop/bm387l
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4rvm4
Picket Fence Studios – Black Hybrid Ink Pad
—PFS: https://collabs.shop/2m4b00
Picket Fence Studios – Pint Sized Paper Pouncers Bright Rainbow
—PFS: https://collabs.shop/rsogai
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4lvtd
Picket Fence Studios – Pint Sized Paper Pouncers Bright Neutral
—PFS: https://collabs.shop/xmcpmo
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4lvtl
Mini Distress Ink – Festive Berries
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/389qk
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eplg
Mini Distress Ink – Carved Pumpkin
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3ej44
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epl4
Mini Distress Ink – Mustard Seed
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2i4wn
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmf
Mini Distress Ink – Twisted Citron
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3no0q
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epl9
Mini Distress Ink – Prize Ribbon
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4anj0
-Scom: https://shrsl.com/4aniz
Mini Distress Ink – Wilted Violet
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2jnc2
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epnb
Mini Distress Ink – Ground Espresso
–Scom: http://shrsl.com/1epld
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2opyz

Easy Embossed Card | Honey Bee Stamps

Looking for an easy card? Got a lot of pattern paper? This is an easy idea to incorporate both!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Honey Bee Stamps – Sending Christmas Joy Stamps
–HBS: https://bit.ly/41jJO2K
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4qvp4
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4qvp6
Honey Bee Stamps – Sending Christmas Joy Dies
–HBS: https://bit.ly/3ZhVoJr
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4roq8
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4roq9
Honey Bee Stamps – North Pole Paper Pad
—HBS: https://bit.ly/4eR6meA
Wagner Heat Gun
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbls (new version)
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1esm6
Rabbit Hole Designs – Cottontail Embossing Tool
–RH: https://shrsl.com/3ytuk
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3ymkk
–HBS: https://bit.ly/4fRI4Cu
Honey Bee Stamps – Clear Ink
—HBS: https://bit.ly/3AWHl3R
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6on
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/3luj0
Hero Arts – White Detail Embossing Powder
–Scom: http://shrsl.com/1yc1l
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4a7hi
Mini (New) Misti
–MSP: https://shrsl.com/4dxih
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/31exu
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/31exr

Hero Studio December Release Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Hi crafty friends! Today, we are hopping along to introduce the December 2024 Hero Studio collection from Hero Arts and remember, there’s 6 subscription options: 1) Card Kit of the Month 2) Clear Set + Dies of the Month 3) Fancy Die of the Month 4) Layering Stencil Set of the Month 5) Cling of the Month and 6) Whole Studio (all 5 in one!).

Let’s start by taking a closer look at the December Card Kit of the Month.

Includes:

  • Clear Stamp Set, 6” x 8”
  • 15 Coordinating Dies
  • Floral Circle Fancy Die
  • 5 Reactive Inkers, 1/2 oz. (Purple Galaxy, Blue Hawaii, Green Apple, Lemon Drop, Fruit Punch)
  • Plastic Watercolor Palette

There’s a ton of inspiration and the full blog lineup can be found on the Hero Arts blog. You should be coming from Ilina Crouse‘s blog and your next stop will be Jennifer Kotas. The full blog list will also be updated below!

I have two cards to share with you today featuring this month’s kit and one of the Extraordinary Extras.

The first card focuses on the Card Kit of the Month. This Card Kit contains a ton of fun pieces that you can make a colorful card. I did a very simple card using the reinkers with water to create a light watercolor background. Then I stamped the images and sentiments for a very simple card.

My second project focuses on the stamp set from the Extraordinary Extras, Floral Rainbow & Clouds. I stamepd and colored the rainbow and used it as a border to use it outside of its ordinary use. I used the coordinating dies to cut out the images and sentiments and placed it on top of cardstock.

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you enjoyed the two cards I shared today using some of the new Hero Studio collection. Hope you were inspired to create!

Giveaway:

Hero Arts will give away a $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, December 8 at 11:59pm PST, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.

Hero Arts
Hero Arts Creative Team:
Channin Pelletier
Charlene Madrid
Ilina Crouse
Jeannie Lieu
Jennifer Kotas
Kailash Naidoo
Karen Brown
Lydia Fiedler
Michelle Short
Natasha Polite
Natasha Vacca
Rachel Kleinman
Rosie Lopez
Seeka
Special Guests:
Mindy Eggen
Nichol Spohr
Kelly Taylor

Supplies:

December Card Kit of the Month
Hero Arts – December Card Kit
—HA: https://bit.ly/4f5ROrv
Hero Arts – Intens-ified Black Ink
–HA: https://bit.ly/41quGky
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4r62f
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4r62e

December Mini & Extraordinary Extras of the Month
Hero Arts – Floral Rainbow & Clouds Stamps
–HA: https://bit.ly/3BmLUEH
Hero Arts – Floral Rainbow & Clouds Stamps & Dies Bundle
–HA: https://bit.ly/4f5SrBn
Hero Arts – Intens-ified Black Ink
–HA: https://bit.ly/41quGky
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4r62f
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4r62e
Hero Arts – Hero Hues Pitch Black Cardstock
–HA: https://bit.ly/4g30LDr
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4rye3
Hero Hues Sand Cardstock
–HA: https://bit.ly/4g4MS7J
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4s2pe
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/4s2pf
Hero Hues Antique Ivory Cardstock
–HA: https://bit.ly/3Bhmg4c
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4revp
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/4revr



Targeted Ink Blending | Trinity Stamps

Scene cards are made easier when you can use ink blending to quickly color up the background to create the scene you need. Here I used brown for the sand and then blue for the ocean… of course, I had to pick some pretty colors for a sunset sky as well.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Trinity Stamps – Hau’oli Mau Lanui Stamps
–TS: https://shrsl.com/4px8i
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4px8j
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/4px8k
Picket Fence Studio – Black Hybrid Ink Pad
—PFS: https://collabs.shop/2m4b00
Trinity Stamps – Blending Buddy
—TS: https://shrsl.com/3oc75
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3pm3k
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3pm3l
Mini Distress Ink – Brushed Corduroy
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2qevq
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epnq
Mini Distress Ink – Peacock Feathers
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6p4
–Scom: http://shrsl.com/1epmj
Mini Distress Ink – Mustard Seed
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2i4wn
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmf
Mini Distress Ink – Picked Raspberry
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbl9
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epny
Eclipse Masking Paper
–AMZN: https://amzn.to/3cLPDwV
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbm9

Incorporating Colors | Pretty Pink Posh

When I first started making cards, I picked colors with no rhyme or reason… and although that is absolutely fine, sometimes, it just needed look cohesive. The trick is to incorporate the same color palette throughout!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Pretty Pink Posh – Layered Autumn Harvest Stencil
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4qv3u
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4qv3v
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4qv3w
Pretty Pink Posh – Stitched Turkey Die
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4qv40
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4qv3z
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4qv3y
Pretty Pink Posh – Fall Harvest Stamps
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4qv43
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4qv41
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4qv42
Pretty Pink Posh – Fall Harvest Dies
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4qv45
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4qv44
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4qv47
Original (New) Misti 

–MSP: https://shrsl.com/4dxig
–Scom: http://shrsl.com/1eomz
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/31ext
Mini Distress Ink – Twisted Citron
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3no0q
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epl9
Mini Distress Ink – Fossilized Amber
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6ox
–Scom: http://shrsl.com/1epme
Mini Distress Ink – Spiced Marmalade
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2i4wr
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epnn
Mini Distress Ink – Barn Door
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3fagl
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epn6
Mini Distress Ink – Aged Mahogany
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3o0re
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epn8
Mini Distress Ink – Peeled Paint
–Scom: http://shrsl.com/1epma
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4og1j
Mini Distress Ink – Ripe Persimmon
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3o0rf
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eplb
Mini Distress Ink – Wild Honey
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3dg7b
–Scom: http://shrsl.com/1epne
Mini Distress Ink – Ground Espresso
–Scom: http://shrsl.com/1epld
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2opyz
Mini Distress Ink – Ground Espresso
–Scom: http://shrsl.com/1epld
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2opyz
Trinity Stamps – Blending Buddy
—TS: https://shrsl.com/3oc75
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3pm3k
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3pm3l
Waffle Flower – Shader Brush 1 – 10 pack
–WF: https://shrsl.com/3zgdk
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3zgdl
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/3zgdm

Detailed Images | Honey Bee Stamps

I love all the detailed images from a red rubber stamp but sometimes it’s a little too much to color! It’s easy to stamp a bunch on them to create an easy background paired with a simple sentiment.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Honey Bee Stamps – Peppermint Village Stamps
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4rgj2
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4rgj1
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4rgj4
—Spal: https://shrsl.com/4rgj0
Honey Bee Stamps – Sprinkled With Joy Stamps
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4rgja
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4rgj7
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4rgjc
Honey Bee Stamps – Sprinkled With Joy Dies
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4rgjb
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4rgj9
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4rgjd
Hero Arts – Espresso Core Ink
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4rgjf
Honey Bee Stamps – North Pole Paper Pad
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4qih2
Wagner Heat Gun
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbls (new version)
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1esm6
Rabbit Hole Designs – Cottontail Embossing Tool
–RH: https://shrsl.com/3ytuk
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3ymkk
–HBS: https://shrsl.com/3ytur
Versamark Ink
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbln
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eone
–Spal: https://shrsl.com/2vq9i
Hero Arts – White Detail Embossing Powder
–HA: https://bit.ly/46JDVN9
–Scom: http://shrsl.com/1yc1l
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4a7hi

Pounced Skies | Picket Fence Studios

I’m used to blending brushes or a ink blending tool, but these pint sized pouncers are great for stenciling but also for creating skies! I love the effect of these pouncers for mimicking clouds!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Picket Fence Studios – Soft Landings Stamps
  —PFS: https://collabs.shop/fgn81q
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4r61t
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4r61u
Picket Fence Studios –  Pint Sized Paper Pouncers Bright Rainbow 
  —PFS: https://collabs.shop/rsogai
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/4lvtd
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4r61v
Picket Fence Studios – Black Hybrid Ink Pad
—PFS: https://collabs.shop/2m4b00
Mini Distress Ink – Fossilized Amber  
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6ox&nbsp;
  –Scom: http://shrsl.com/1epme
Mini Distress Ink – Carved Pumpkin
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3ej44&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epl4&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Picked Raspberry
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbl9&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epny&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Seedless Preserves
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2rqcw&nbsp;
  –Scom: http://shrsl.com/1epkq&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Prize Ribbon 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/4anj0
  -Scom: https://shrsl.com/4aniz&nbsp;
Eclipse Masking Paper
  –AMZN: https://amzn.to/3cLPDwV  
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbm9&nbsp;

One Side Only | Trinity Stamps

Sometimes I play with white space and here is an example of that. I focus my ink blending on the left hand side of my card panel. This was particularly a perfect match with one of the newest Trinity releases stamp sets where the images are stacked on top of each other in one image.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Trinity Stamps – Holiday Gnome Stacks Stamps
—TS: https://shrsl.com/4p138
Trinity Stamps – Holiday Gnome Stacks Dies
—TS: https://shrsl.com/4p139
Picket Fence Studios – Black Hybrid Ink Cube
—PFS: https://collabs.shop/xd9bag
Trinity Stamps – Blending Buddy
—TS: https://shrsl.com/3oc75
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3pm3k
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3pm3l
Mini Distress Ink – Festive Berries
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/389qk
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eplg
Mini Distress Ink – Carved Pumpkin
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3ej44
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epl4
Mini Distress Ink – Mustard Seed
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2i4wn
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmf
Mini Distress Ink – Mowed Lawn
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3beto
–Scom: http://shrsl.com/1eplp

Rainbow Coloring | Honey Bee Stamps

Florals are so fun to color and you can literally use whatever colors you want… but sometimes, I just wanna use a rainbow array of it! It’s my go to when I don’t have any idea what to use. Oh, and have I mentioned how much I love the postage stamp trend happening in the card making community? Love!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Honey Bee Stamps – Sending Christmas Joy Stamps
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4qvp5
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4qvp4
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4qvp6
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt
Mini (New) Misti
–MSP: https://shrsl.com/4dxih
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/31exu
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/31exr

Fall Scene Card | Picket Fence Studios

I cannot resist creating fall scene cards AND Penelope’s outfit is so cute! Gotta love all the pumpkins as well.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Picket Fence Studios – Freckle Friends: Penelope Pumpkin Stamps
—PFS: https://collabs.shop/800u3b
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4mpj4
Picket Fence Studios – Autumn Bountiful Beauty Stamps
—PFS: https://collabs.shop/p0w6gu
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4mpy0
Picket Fence Studios – Black Hybrid Ink Pad
—PFS: https://shrsl.com/4f7y0
Picket Fence Studios – Pint Sized Paper Pouncers Bright Rainbow
—PFS: https://shrsl.com/4lvti
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4lvtd
Picket Fence Studios – Pint Sized Paper Pouncers Bright Neutral
—PFS: https://shrsl.com/4lvtk
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4lvtl
Picket Fence Studios – Pint Sized Paper Pouncers Bright Rainbow and Neutrals Bundle
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4lvtg
Eclipse Masking Paper
  –AMZN: https://amzn.to/3cLPDwV  
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbm9&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Twisted Citron
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3no0q&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epl9&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Mowed Lawn
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3beto&nbsp;
  –Scom: http://shrsl.com/1eplp
Mini Distress Ink – Crushed Olive
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3kpyn&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epng&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Stormy Sky
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3odgu&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epkk
Mini Distress Ink – Chipped Sapphire
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2mxt2&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epke&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Vintage Photo
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/4lvto&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epks&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Villainous Potion 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/4lvtp&nbsp;
  –Scom: https://shrsl.com/4lvtr
Mini Distress Ink – Seedless Preserves
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2rqcw&nbsp;
  –Scom: http://shrsl.com/1epkq&nbsp;

A Mix of Things | Pretty Pink Posh

I love fall and this background is so subtle and pretty with ombre leaves — I also created a border of sunflowers down the card panel. I just can’t help but use copic markers to color up my die cut images.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Pretty Pink Posh – Layered Leaf Lattice Stencil
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4qv27
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4qv28
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4qv29
Pretty Pink Posh – Fall Bouquets Stamps
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4qv2c
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4qv2f
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4qv2j
Pretty Pink Posh – Fall Bouquets Dies
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4qv2e
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4qv2i
Pretty Pink Posh – Big Fall Cupcake Dies
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4qv2m
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4qv2l
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4qv2k
Picket Fence Studios – Black Hybrid Ink Cube
—PFS: https://collabs.shop/xd9bag
Trinity Stamps – Blending Buddy
—TS: https://shrsl.com/3oc75
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3pm3k
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3pm3l
Mini Distress Ink – Ground Espresso
–Scom: http://shrsl.com/1epld
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2opyz
Mini Distress Ink – Fired Brick
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2nxvg
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epni
Mini Distress Ink – Crackling Campfire
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3nnq5
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/3nnq3
Mini Distress Ink – Mustard Seed
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2i4wn
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmf