Eclipse Background | Honey Bee Stamps

Using the eclipse card technique for a sentiment is always super fun but have you created an eclipse background … you’re simply popping up die cuts to create a more impactful card. I was able to use pattern paper, die cuts, and a heat embossed sentiment for a fairly simple 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 <<

Honey Bee Stamps – Lovely Layers: Spring Greenery
–HBS: https://shrsl.com/41zgq
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/41zgr
–EH: https://bit.ly/3nDfjni
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/41zgu
Honey Bee Stamps – Big Time Kindness Stamp
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3zt8q
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3zt8x
—EH: http://bit.ly/3Zjg5CG
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3zt8v
Honey Bee Stamps – Big Time Kindness Dies
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3zt8r
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3zt8z
—EH: http://bit.ly/40FMMvb
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3zt8t
Honey Bee Stamps – Clear Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6of
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6on
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/3luj0
Wagner Heat Gun
–EH: https://bit.ly/2NIsX2X
–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
Hero Arts – Gold Embossing Powder
–EH: http://bit.ly/2Q6wUA7
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2sfbc
–S.com: https://shrsl.com/2sfbd
Mini Distress Ink – Black Soot
–EH: https://bit.ly/31DUOsW
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2mxsy
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epky
Mini Distress Ink – Peeled Paint
–EH: https://bit.ly/31EuDlU
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epma
Mini Distress Ink – Crushed Olive
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3kpyn
–EH: https://bit.ly/3bdQ5Fu
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epng
Erin Lee Creative – Blender Brushes – Rainbow Set
—ELC: https://shrsl.com/3bzke

Whimsical Stamping | Essentials by Ellen

Doodles — they are always fun because it’s not about perfection, it’s just for fun. This stamp set is a great example of that and it also comes with the solids so you can easily color it up. Stamping doesn’t have to be perfect and honestly, it’s better that it’s not — it’s whimsical and fun! Don’t 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 <<

Essentials by Ellen – Everyday Doodles
—EBE: https://bit.ly/3oFNU48
Essentials by Ellen – Big Love
—EBE: https://bit.ly/3Lr4rAT
Essentials by Ellen – Sentiment Strips
—EBE: https://bit.ly/3hWK3fB
Essentials by Ellen – Valentine Vibes
—EBE: https://bit.ly/3Y5ZdPF
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink 
  —EH: https://bit.ly/3ISeI65&nbsp;
Concord & 9th – Clover Mini Ink 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3w8xn9I
Concord & 9th – Oceanside Mini Ink 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3OomIhi
Concord & 9th – Honeysuckle Mini Ink 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3yVKPOR
Concord & 9th – Buttercup Mini Ink 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3PpLIq0
Concord & 9th – Parsley Mini Ink 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3nmOK1l
Mis-T Rulers
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3JweJhu

Repurposing your Crafty Stash | Pretty Pink Posh

Easter might be over, but you can always repurpose your Easter crafty supplies for a fun spring card. We all know crafty supplies are easy to add up and put a dent in your wallet, so before making any purchase, I always makes sure that I can use it for more than one occasion. I love how I was able to use all these Pretty Pink Posh items for spring cards!

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 Carrots Stencil
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/3zdqd
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3zgdw
—EH: http://bit.ly/40kGcdl
Pretty Pink Posh – Easter Mug Additions
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/3zdqc
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3zgdx
—EH: http://bit.ly/3n48Sca
Pretty Pink Posh – Spring Jar
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/3zdqb
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3zgdy
—EH: http://bit.ly/3JS1o52
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—EH: https://bit.ly/3ISeI65
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt
Mini Distress Ink – Cracked Pistachio
–EH: https://bit.ly/3KluAhR
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3hvp5
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmy
Mini Distress Ink – Fossilized Amber
–EH: https://bit.ly/2EuSlIw
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6ox
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epme
Mini Distress Ink – Saltwater Taffy
–EH: https://bit.ly/3QkDsbe (Full)
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3nikn (Full)
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/3niko (Full)
Mini Distress Ink – Seedless Preserves
–EH: https://bit.ly/38cs5wM
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2rqcw
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epkq
Mini Distress Ink – Spun Sugar
–EH: https://bit.ly/2ZA3Ogg
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2tysj
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epm2
Mini Distress Ink – Shaded Lilac
–EH: https://bit.ly/3f5XmEf
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2tysm
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epkz
Mini Distress Ink – Mowed Lawn
–EH: https://bit.ly/2YJuprP
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3beto
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eplp
Mini Distress Ink – Twisted Citron
–EH: https://bit.ly/2NIQVeq
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3no0q
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epl9
Mini Distress Ink – Spiced Marmalade
–EH: https://bit.ly/2DceD0X
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2i4wr
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epnn
Mini Distress Ink – Candied Apple
–EH: https://bit.ly/2ZCl3lf
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/389qi
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epko

White Highlights | Honey Bee Stamps

A lot of people color leaving white space for a highlight, which always levels up an image. I struggle leaving white because it’s a bit hard to fade out with copic markers, however, ink blending to white is a whole lot easier and I did that here. It allows the color to stick to the edges but you go in with a light hand with a fade to white.


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 – Bud Vases Dies
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/3zbo1
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3zbo6
  —EH: http://bit.ly/3lw9A1j
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3zbof
Honey Bee Stamps – Daisy Layers Bouquet Stamps
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/3zbo3
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3zboa
  —EH: http://bit.ly/3JrYuTd
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3zbog
Honey Bee Stamps – Simply Spring Gem Stickers
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/3zbob
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3zbod
  —EH: http://bit.ly/3LDKw3n
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3zboh
Ink on 3 – Sweet Petunia Pink Ink Pad 
  –Io3: https://bit.ly/3lWdlrB
  –TS: https://shrsl.com/2lhc6&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2lhca&nbsp;
Ink on 3 – Marigold Orange Atelier Ink Pad
  –Io3: http://bit.ly/2t30DRX&nbsp;
 –TS: https://shrsl.com/2cgl3&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2lhcd&nbsp;
Ink on 3 – Bee Sting Atelier Ink Pad
  –Io3: http://bit.ly/2GpXXRA&nbsp;
 –TS: https://shrsl.com/2cgl4&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2lhcn&nbsp;
Ink on 3 – Goddess Green Atelier Ink Pad
  –Io3: http://bit.ly/3aXAZzk&nbsp;
 –TS: https://shrsl.com/2cgl5&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2lhch&nbsp;
Ink on 3 – Trinity Teal Atelier Ink Pad 
  –Io3: https://bit.ly/3m2BPzc&nbsp;
  –TS: https://shrsl.com/2lhc4&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2lhc2&nbsp;
Pinkfresh Studio – Wild Truffles (Espresso, Warm Buff)
—EH: http://bit.ly/3JTOW34
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3ythc

Lucky Card | Trinity Stamps

Happy St. Patty’s Day! This card is perfect to celebrate but also just generally a fun card to give away! I combine a few techniques in this card… sometimes a hot foiled background can be the star, but it’s easy to use it as a background if you have the right items to steal the focus.

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 – Clover Background
—TS: https://shrsl.com/3winj
Trinity Stamps – Simply Sentimental – Lucky Stamp
—TS: https://shrsl.com/3wink
Trinity Stamps – Simply Sentimental – Lucky Die
—TS: https://shrsl.com/3winl
Trinity Stamps – Stitched Shamrock
—TS: https://shrsl.com/3winm
Mini Distress Ink – Twisted Citron
–EH: https://bit.ly/2NIQVeq
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3no0q
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epl9
Ranger Round Ink Blending Tool
–EH: https://bit.ly/2NEnfPh
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2ph07
–S.com: https://shrsl.com/2nh8v
–Spal: https://shrsl.com/2vqae

Hot Foil & Colored Die Cuts | Pretty Pink Posh

I know not everyone is on the hot foil train but I love how it looks so much! I love the shine that comes with it and it pairs so well with the soft look of colored die cuts.

Remember the steps of hot foiling:
1. Hot Foil plate facing up
2. Pretty side of foil down
3. Add cardstock and machine plate
4. Run it through your die cut machine
5. Reveal!

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 – Sending Love
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/3vzpn
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3vzpm
—EH: http://bit.ly/3ZJSD2S
Pretty Pink Posh – Hot Foil Large Love
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/3w8w2
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3w8wa
—EH: http://bit.ly/3HqPSMx
Pretty Pink Posh – Large Love Shadow Die
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/3w8w5
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3w8wb
—EH: http://bit.ly/3j3v2ty
Pretty Pink Posh – Valentine Mug Addition Dies
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/3w8w6
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3w8w9
—EH: http://bit.ly/3QZSNPu
Pinkfresh Studio – Raspberry Bliss (Fairy Dust Mini Ink Cube Set)
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3w8wl
—EH: http://bit.ly/33JlP1x

Layers | Erin Lee Creative

I’ll admit that although I’m not a clean and simple cardmaker, I’m also not a layered, dimensional one either. But sometimes, you definitely need to pull a ton of layers to create an amazing card. This is definitely one of them and it also reminds you that you don’t always have to use tags just for presents — you can use them on cards too!

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 <<

Erin Lee Creative – Fall Foliage Foil Plate
—ELC: https://shrsl.com/3s4ae
Erin Lee Creative – Grateful Words Hot Foil & Die
—ELC: https://shrsl.com/3qwz7
Erin Lee Creative – Nordic Tag Die
—ELC: https://shrsl.com/3s4af
Erin Lee Creative – Layering Dahlia Die
—ELC: https://shrsl.com/3rcr3
Essentials by Ellen – Vellum
  –EH: https://bit.ly/38U7DRz&nbsp;
Vellum 
 –Amzn: https://amzn.to/3Mf3k7n
Erin Lee Creative – Gold Cardstock
—ELC: https://shrsl.com/3q9bj

Easy Die Cut Card | Honey Bee Stamps

Sometimes when you have a really pretty, layered die, you can definitely keep it simple to pull together a quick card. Honey Bee Stamps has a ton of items in their “Lovely Layers” die cut line and this one is a great one for a mass production of Christmas cards, don’t 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 <<

Honey Bee Stamps – Lovely Layers: Poinsettia
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3rqhv
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3rqhx
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3rqi0
Honey Bee Stamps – Home for the Holidays Stamp
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3rqhn
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3rqhp
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3rqhq
Honey Bee Stamps – Grain and Grunge Paper Pad
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3rqi6
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3rqi4
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3rqi3
Honey Bee Stamps – Make it Merry Sticker Gems
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3rqi8
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3rqi9
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3rqia
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink 
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or&nbsp;
  —EH: https://bit.ly/3ISeI65
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt
Honey Bee Stamps – Precision Glue 
  –HBS: https://shrsl.com/3gvqi
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3gvqk&nbsp;
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2XqIVDt&nbsp;
  –Scom: https://shrsl.com/3gvqm
Erin Lee Creative – Gold Cardstock
  —ELC: https://shrsl.com/3q9bj

Halloween Buckets | The Sassy Club + Pretty Pink Posh

Those McDonald Halloween buckets totally bring back childhood memories. I was able to collect all three but man, was it super difficult. I guess everyone wanted them a piece of their childhood as well — but here’s the next best thing in paper form and it’s super adorable and easy to assemble!

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 <<

The Sassy Club – Candy Basket Die
—TSC: https://bit.ly/3h09nAN
Pretty Pink Posh – Candy Treats
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/3rttn
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3rttq
—EH: http://bit.ly/3f0BQ8J
Pretty Pink Posh – Ghost Friends
  —PPP: https://shrsl.com/3naz9
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3nzc6
—EH: https://bit.ly/3w2gDkD
Pretty Pink Posh – Halloween Wreath
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/3rttp
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3rtts

Die Cut Leaves | Honey Bee Stamps

I LOVE FALL — it’s my favorite and the changing of the leaves is one of my favorite parts about it. I used the Mica Distress Spray Stains for a bit of added shine (it’s hard to tell in photographs but it’s there and it’s so gorgeous).

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 – Layering Vintage Labels
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3pt4y
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3pt55
—EH: https://bit.ly/3BGeuNn
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3pt5h
Honey Bee Stamps – Lovely Layers: Fall Foliage Honey Cuts
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3pt4z
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3pt58
—EH: https://bit.ly/3S823B9
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3pt5g
Honey Bee Stamps – Fall Foliage Sentiments Hot Foil Plate
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3pt50
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3pt5c
—EH: https://bit.ly/3R9yRbz
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3pt5j
Honey Bee Stamps – Fall Foliage Frame Honey Cuts
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3pt51
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3pt59
—EH: https://bit.ly/3BGFCvR
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3pt5i
Honey Bee Stamps – Fanciful A2 Hot Foil Plate
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3pt4x
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3pt5e
—EH: https://bit.ly/3fghXKS
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3pt5k
Honey Bee Stamps – Grain and Grunge Gem Stickers
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3ouji
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3oujv
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3oujt
Honey Bee Stamps – Precision Glue 
  –HBS: https://shrsl.com/3gvqi
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3gvqk&nbsp;
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2XqIVDt&nbsp;
  –Scom: https://shrsl.com/3gvqm
Ranger Ink – Tim Holtz – Halloween – Distress Mica Stain Set Three
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3pt5p
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3pt5n
Ranger Ink – Tim Holtz – Halloween – Distress Mica Stain Set Four
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3pt5o
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3pt5m

Mirror Die Cuts | Erin Lee Creative

Ever use the positive piece of a die cut positive to get the mirrored version of it? I did it here for a simple reflection. It’s such an easy trick for a cool look!

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 <<

Erin Lee Creative – Tree Cluster Die
—ELC: https://shrsl.com/3ounp
Erin Lee Creative – Just Breathe
—ELC: https://shrsl.com/3ounq
Trinity Stamps – Gold Satin Baubles
—TS: https://shrsl.com/3mk7e
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3mk7f
—EH: https://bit.ly/3AWmgBn
Distress Ink – Rustic Wilderness (Full size) 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3aiik 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3puXyn3 
  –S.com: https://shrsl.com/3aiil 
Mini Distress Ink – Forest Moss
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2VAoSlv 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3betr 
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epkv
Mini Distress Ink – Salty Ocean
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2BXPMwA 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3aiim 
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epm7
Mini Distress Ink – Blueprint Sketch
  –EH: https://bit.ly/30t6pcn 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2mxt0 
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eplx
Mini Distress Ink – Black Soot
  –EH: https://bit.ly/31DUOsW 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2mxsy 
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epky
Mini Distress Ink – Mustard Seed
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2VMoxfU 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2i4wn 
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmf
Mini Distress Ink – Wild Honey
  –EH: http://bit.ly/2Pf8806 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3dg7b 
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epne
Mini Distress Ink – Picked Raspberry
  –EH: https://bit.ly/31vBaQa 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbl9 
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epny
Tombow Mono Multi Glue 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3dU3WMU 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3mk7g 
  –Scom: https://shrsl.com/3mk7j

Nighttime Sky | Essentials by Ellen

Skies might look intimidating to create but they are one of the easiest things — mainly because it will look a mess but splatter will bring it together. You just need to try it and you’ll see!

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 <<

Essentials by Ellen – Starry Skies Stamp
—EH: https://bit.ly/3pAGFHO
Essentials by Ellen – Through the Trees
—EH: https://bit.ly/3Cmlelw
Mini Distress Ink – Cracked Pistachio 
–EH: https://bit.ly/3KluAhR 
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3hvp5 
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmy 
Mini Distress Ink – Twisted Citron
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2NIQVeq 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3no0q 
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epl9
Mini Distress Ink – Villainous Potion 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3kbtb (Full) 
  –Scom: https://shrsl.com/3kbtd (full)
Mini Distress Ink – Chipped Sapphire
  –EH: https://bit.ly/38hWAS3 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2mxt2 
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epke
Mini Distress Ink – Black Soot
  –EH: https://bit.ly/31DUOsW 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2mxsy 
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epky
Perfect Pearls – Perfect Pearl
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2VvRNak 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2t1i9 
  –Spal: https://shrsl.com/2vqez
Hero Arts – Pitch Black Cardstock
  –HA: https://shrsl.com/3nb1q 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3nb1t 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3zZKQmG