Winter Cards | Honey Bee Stamps

Winter cards get overlooked because of all the Christmas cards but they are some of my favorite. I love winter nighttime scenes and the peacefulness of it. This is a super simple card that needs nothing more but a bit of ink blending and stamping.

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 – Watercolor Pines Stamps
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4b4vi
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4b4vn
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4b4vr
Honey Bee Stamps – It’s Always Been You Stamps
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4cqon
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4cqop
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4cqoq
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink 
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Picked Raspberry
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbl9&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epny
Mini Distress Ink – Dusty Concord
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3dScFPH &nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2rqcv&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmp
Mini Distress Ink – Chipped Sapphire
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2mxt2&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epke&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Black Soot
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2mxsy&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epky
Mini (New) Misti
  –MSP: https://shrsl.com/3n6q2&nbsp;
  –Scom: https://shrsl.com/31exu&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/31exr
Ranger Round Ink Blending Tool
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2ph07 
  –S.com: https://shrsl.com/2nh8v&nbsp;
  –Spal: https://shrsl.com/2vqae

Fade to White Coloring | Pretty Pink Posh

I love coloring but sometimes, there’s no time, especially with holiday cards — What if you still want some color? I use a super easy technique for coloring here and it just involves some light colored copics and the colorless blender. I love the effect of it. What do you think?

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 – Holiday Signs Stamps
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4bq9c
Pretty Pink Posh – Happy Holidays Shadow Dies
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4bq9e
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bq9f
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4bq9g
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink 
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt&nbsp;
Copic Sketch – G20
  —Spal: https://shrsl.com/3f9r6&nbsp;
  —Blick: https://shrsl.com/3f9re&nbsp;
Copic Sketch – G21
  —Spal: https://shrsl.com/3f9r9&nbsp;
  —Blick: https://shrsl.com/3f9rf

Hot Foil Ink Blending | Trinity Stamps

I love to hot foil but even more so for holiday cards. The cool part of hot foiling that you can ink blend right over it and it will resist the ink so I went ahead to ink blend some ombre green colors for these trees.

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 – Geometric Trees Cut & Foil
—TS: https://shrsl.com/4bn5r
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bn5u
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4bn62
Trinity Stamps – Simply Sentimental Merry Stamps
—TS: https://shrsl.com/4bn5s
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bn5v
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4bn5y
Trinity Stamps – Simply Sentimental Merry Dies
—TS: https://shrsl.com/4bn5t
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bn5x
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4bn60
Perfect Pearls – Gold 

  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2ymd3&nbsp;
  –HBS: https://shrsl.com/42iwf
Hero Arts – Pitch Black Cardstock
  –HA: https://shrsl.com/3nb1q&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3nb1t
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink 
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Twisted Citron
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3no0q&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epl9
Mini Distress Ink – Mowed Lawn
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3beto&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eplp
Mini Distress Ink – Crushed Olive
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3kpyn&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epng
Mini Distress Ink – Peeled Paint
  –EH: https://bit.ly/31EuDlU&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epma
Distress Ink – Rustic Wilderness
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bn6f&nbsp;
  –S.com: https://shrsl.com/4bn6e
Mini Distress Ink – Pine Needles
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bn6i&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eplj
Trinity Stamps – Blending Buddy
—TS: https://shrsl.com/3oc75
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3pm3k

Tone on Tone with a Pop of Color | Pretty Pink Posh

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 Christmas Tree Stencil
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/49vji
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/49vjk
Pretty Pink Posh – Merry Christmas Shadow Die
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/49vjj
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/49vjl
My Favorite Things – Gold Shine Card Stock
–MFT: https://shrsl.com/498lb
Distress Ink – Rustic Wilderness (Full size)
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3aiik
–S.com: https://shrsl.com/3aiil
Mini Distress Ink – Ground Espresso
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epld
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2opyz
Honey Bee Stamps – Metallic Gold Pigment Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/498lc
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/498ld
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/498le
Blender Brushes – Rainbow Set
—Amzn: https://amzn.to/3ZLE27j
Waffle Flower – 6×6 Grip Mat
—WF: https://shrsl.com/46cxd
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/46cxf
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/46cxg
Ranger by Simon Hurley Create Lunar Paste – Sike!
—SB: https://shrsl.com/3vvng
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3vvnj
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3vvnh

Shaker Party Favors – Trinity Stamps

Today, I’ve created something a little different – shakers! For the past 12 days, Trinity Stamps has been sharing different projects for their 12 days of Christmas and today is a party favor! I thought this would be super fun, especially for kids because I love to shake, shake, shake! You can even add a photo or details for your Christmas party on the background of the shaker — it’s a simple but fun parting gift!

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 – Gilded Gift Frame Cut & Foil Die Set
—TS: https://shrsl.com/4bndu
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bne1
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4bne2
Trinity Stamps – Simply Sentimental Christmas Dies
—TS: https://shrsl.com/4bndw
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bne4
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4bne5
Trinity Stamps – Simply Sentimental Merry Dies
—TS: https://shrsl.com/4bn5t
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bn5x
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4bn60
Trinity Stamps – Gold Coin Metallic Confetti Mix
—TS: https://shrsl.com/4bndt
Trinity Stamps – Holo Silver Confetti Embellishment Mix
—TS: https://shrsl.com/4bndr
Hero Arts – Glitter Paper Holiday Sparkle
—HA: https://shrsl.com/4ax55
Trinity Stamps – Double Sided Foam Adhesive Strips
—TS: https://shrsl.com/4bndz
Trinity Stamps – Glossy Red Cardstock
—TS: https://shrsl.com/4bne0

Simple Stamping | Honey Bee Stamps

There are so many ideas for holiday cards but this one is one that is cute and you can cater it to the person you’re sending it to by just swapping out the colors. Blue is one of my go to colors during the winter time and that’s what I used here.

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 – Bear Hugs Stamp
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3rafy
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3rag6
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4c7k4
Honey Bee Stamps – Let it Snow Stamps
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4c7kb
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4c7k9
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4c7k7
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink 
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt&nbsp;
Honey Bee Stamps – Winter Wonder Paper Pad
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4b4vm
Pinkfresh Studio – Sky Blue Mini Ink
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4c7kk
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4c7kn
Pinkfresh Studio – Slumber Mini Ink
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4c7kl
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4c7ks
Pinkfresh Studio -Blue Jay Mini Ink
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4c7km
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4c7kv

Kraft Cardstock | Pretty Pink Posh

Kraft cardstock is so underrated — it’s so great for holiday cards and give that cozy vibe, which is perfect for winter. I especially love it when it’s paired with distress oxide inks.

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 – Winter Birds Stamps
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/49iqw
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/49ir2
Pretty Pink Posh – Winter Birds Dies
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/49iqu
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/49ir1
Pretty Pink Posh – Layered Winter Wreath Stencil
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/49iqy
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/49ir0
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
–Scom: http://shrsl.com/1eone
–Spal: https://shrsl.com/2vq9i
Hero Arts – Gold Embossing Powder

 –EH: http://bit.ly/2Q6wUA7
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2sfbc
–S.com: https://shrsl.com/2sfbd
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt
—Spal: https://shrsl.com/499qo
Distress Oxide – Rustic Wilderness
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/37qct
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/499ql
—Spal: https://shrsl.com/499qm
Distress Oxide – Fired Brick
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2lbih
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/2lbii
—Spal: https://shrsl.com/499qn
Distress Oxide – Ground Espresso
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3pi9r
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/3pi9y
–Spal: https://shrsl.com/3pia1
Ranger Round Ink Blending Tool
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2ph07
–S.com: https://shrsl.com/2nh8v
Original (New) Misti

 –MSP: https://shrsl.com/3n6py
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eomz
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/31ext
Mini (New) Misti
–MSP: https://shrsl.com/3n6q2
–S.com: https://shrsl.com/31exu
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/31exr

Hero Arts MMH Release Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Hi crafty friends! Today, we are hopping along to introduce the December 2023 My Monthly Hero Kit from Hero Arts. There’s a ton of inspiration and the full blog lineup is at the Hero Arts blog. You should be coming from Seeka‘s blog and your next stop will be Jennifer. The full blog list will be updated below! This month’s collection focuses on letters and watercolor pencils! Here is a peek at the Classic Kit:

The Classic Kit includes:

  • XL Alphabet Clear Stamp Set 8 x 10
  • 10 Watercolor Pencils
  • 10 Sheets Watercolor Paper, 8.5″ x 11″
  • Alphabet Cover Plate Die
  • Water Flow Brush

and the Premium Kit (along with the Classic kit items) includes:

  • MHP1223C Numbers Clear Stamp Set 4×6
  • Fine Line Applicator
  • Sea Salt Reinker
  • Gold Glimmer Metallic Ink

I have three cards to share with you today featuring this month’s kit!

The first card focuses on the Classic Kit. I used all the items from the kit to create this card. I used the Watercolor Pencils with the Water Flow Brush to create a blue/purple ombre fading to white. I used the Alphabet Cover Plate Die to cut out black letters AND dry emboss onto my background (which is so hard to see in photos but it adds a subtle texture). I stamped the balloons from the XL Alphabet Clear Stamp and fussy cut them out add to the sides of the sentiment. This kit allows you to create any sentiment you want!

My second project actually features a planner spread using some of this month’s add ons, Weekly Planner and Months. I also pulled the Winter Town Cheer stamp set to decorate. The add ons create a quick planner spread and there are a bunch of elements to stamp out an easy spread.

If you wanted a visual of how I put this together, here’s the little video that corresponds:

My third card is a super simple one using the Classic Kit and an add on item, Message Basics. I used the Watercolor Pencils to create a rainbow background with the Water Flow Brush. I actually used the Alphabet Cover Plate Die for my first card and took the background to place right on top of the watercolor panel. To finish off the card, I used the Message Basics stamp set for a simple Happy Birthday sentiment.

Here’s a quick video sharing how I put it together:

Giveaway:

Hero Arts will give away a $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, December 10th at 11:59pm Pacific, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.

Blog Hop Lineup:

Hero Arts
Natasha Vacca
Lydia Fiedler
Heather Ruwe
Seeka
Jeannie Lieu (You are here!)
Jennifer Kotas
Karen Brown
Pocono Pam
Channin Pelletier
Michelle Short
Rosie Lopez
Mindy Eggen
Natasha Polite
Charlene Madrid
Ilina Crouse
Rachel Kleinman
Essie
Kelly Taylor
Emily Midgett

Supplies:

Hero Arts – My Monthly Hero
—HA: https://shrsl.com/4brh7
Hero Arts – INTENS-ified Black Ink
—HA: https://shrsl.com/4bhfk
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bhfl
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4bhfm
Hero Arts – Precision Glue
—HA: https://shrsl.com/4bhfo
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bhfp
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4bhfq
Hero Arts – Pitch Black Cardstock
  –HA: https://shrsl.com/3nb1q&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3nb1t
Hero Arts – Message Basics Stamps
—HA: https://shrsl.com/4brh6
Hero Arts – Weekly Planner
—HA: https://shrsl.com/4brh3
Hero Arts – Months

 —HA: https://shrsl.com/4brh1
Hero Arts – Winter Town Cheer
—HA: https://shrsl.com/4bmuu
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bmuy
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4bmuv
Hero Arts – Ultra Pink Core Ink
—HA: https://shrsl.com/4bmv2
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bmva
Hero Arts – Nautical Core Ink
—HA: https://shrsl.com/4bmv4
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bmvb
Hero Arts – Spicy Mustard Core Ink
—HA: https://shrsl.com/4bmv5
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bmvc
Hero Arts – Forever Green Core Ink
—HA: https://shrsl.com/4bmv8
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bmve

December My Monthly Hero Countdown

Hi friends — We’re kicking off the countdown to the Hero Arts December My Monthly Hero kit today and I’m sharing a card using the new kit!

I used every item from this super versatile classic kit and I’m especially loving the watercolor pencils. The stamp set in the kit can be used in so many ways as well as creating your own custom sentiment with the die cover plate that comes in the kit.


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. 

Endless possibilities!

Head over to the Hero Arts blog for more inspiration using the December My Monthly Hero kit leading up to the release!  And then I’ll be back for the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit blog hop with a couple more projects to share!

>> SUPPLIES <<

Hero Arts – My Monthly Hero
—HA: https://shrsl.com/4brh7
Hero Arts – INTENS-ified Black Ink
—HA: https://shrsl.com/4bhfk
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bhfl
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4bhfm
Hero Arts – Precision Glue
—HA: https://shrsl.com/4bhfo
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bhfp
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4bhfq
Hero Arts – Pitch Black Cardstock
  –HA: https://shrsl.com/3nb1q&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3nb1t
Mini (New) Misti
  –MSP: https://shrsl.com/3n6q2&nbsp;
  –S.com: https://shrsl.com/31exu&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/31exr

Mini Scenes | Ink on 3

I love this stamp set — it has all these mini scenes and I just couldn’t help but use all of them onto a card. It’s just the cutest isn’t it? The best part is it’s one of my favorite things to do when I’m a bit stuck creatively — stamp and color!

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 <<

Ink on 3 – Kitty Snow Day
—Io3: https://bit.ly/40QTMqh
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bl9j
Ink on 3 – Blackout Hybrid Ink 
  –Io3: http://bit.ly/2YAStuf&nbsp;
  –TS: https://shrsl.com/2slln&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2slll

Clean & Simple | Pretty Pink Posh

Here’s a clean and simple card — something I don’t normally do often. Whenever there are snowmen on my card, it makes it easier to keep it simple because everything is already white and I only need to color up the accessories. I still wanted to incorporate colors so I did it with the accessories and the 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 <<

Pretty Pink Posh – Snowmen Friends Stamps
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/3sjpr
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3sjpt
Pretty Pink Posh – Merry & Bright Dies
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/3sjps
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3sjpv
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
Distress Oxide – Worn Lipstick
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3i2xh
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1gsjc
–Spal: http://shrsl.com/3sjpj
Distress Oxide – Seedless Preserves
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2us15
–S.com: https://shrsl.com/2us16
–Spal: https://shrsl.com/3mzs8
Distress Oxide – Victorian Velvet
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3sjpp
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/3sjpl
–Spal: https://shrsl.com/3sjpk

Easy Christmas Card | Trinity Stamps

Sometimes you just need an easy Christmas card — today’s card uses this hot foiled sentiment as the focal point. It’s a showstopper and can stand on its own but you can also pair it with some pattern paper for a quick card or here, I ink blending a Christmas rainbow and stamped a background pattern right on top. It was perfect for an easy card!

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 – Retro Snowflake Wrap 6×6 Background
—TS: https://shrsl.com/4blw6
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4blwc
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4blw9
Trinity Stamps – Foiled Christmas Sentiment Cut & Foil Die Set
—TS: https://shrsl.com/4blw8
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4blwb
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4blwa
Versafine Clair – Nocturne
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4blvw
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4blvx
—Spal: https://shrsl.com/4blvz
Original (New) Misti 
  –MSP: https://shrsl.com/3n6py&nbsp;
  –Scom: http://shrsl.com/1eomz   
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/31ext&nbsp;
Mini (New) Misti
  –MSP: https://shrsl.com/3n6q2&nbsp;
  –Scom: https://shrsl.com/31exu&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/31exr
Trinity Stamps – Blending Buddy 
  —TS: https://shrsl.com/3oc75&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3pm3k&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3pm3l&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Festive Berries
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/389qk&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eplg&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Spiced Marmalade
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2i4wr&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epnn
Mini Distress Ink – Squeezed Lemonade
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3i47w&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epki
Mini Distress Ink – Twisted Citron
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3no0q&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epl9