How to use a coordinating die to create a negative mask for bold, controlled ink blending. Hi crafty friends! Before you die cut your next stamped image, try using the coordinating die to create a mask instead. For this card, I used the Summer Smiles stamps and dies from Honey Bee Stamps to create a…
This kit makes it so easy! Hi crafty friends! Christmas card season always sneaks up faster than we think, so this is your reminder to start now. For this card, I used the Wrapped in Blooms kit from Honey Bee Stamps, which includes so many coordinating pieces: a gatefold card base, belly band, layered floral…
How to use a split complementary color scheme to choose card colors that feel bold, balanced, and intentional. Hi crafty friends! Instead of guessing which colors will work together, I let the color wheel choose the palette for this card. I used the Painterly Perfection Craft Your Life Project Kit from Altenew and built the…
Learn five simple ways to make paper die cuts look more realistic by thinking about materials, texture, shadows, transparency, and shine. Hi crafty friends! Have you ever looked at your card and thought, “This still looks like paper”? For this project, I used the Lovely Layers: Picnic Table dies from Honey Bee Stamps to build…
Two cheerful card designs featuring bright florals, sweet critters, and easy ways to add texture, dimension, and sparkle. Hi crafty friends! Today I’m sharing two cards featuring the new Every Happiness release from Simon Says Stamp. I created one card with a bright floral frame and shaker-style sparkle, and another with the sweetest tea-themed critters…
I’m sharing how to get a loose alcohol ink look using markers, vellum, and blending solution. Hi crafty friends! You do not need bottled alcohol inks to get that soft, organic, inky look. For this card, I used the Summer Smiles from Honey Bee Stamps, alcohol markers, heavyweight vellum, and gold embossing powder to create…
I’m sharing how to turn one stenciling session into three finished cards with extra shading, repeated colors, and the right background paper. Hi crafty friends! Batch stenciling is such a great way to save time, but the real trick is making the finished cards feel intentional instead of repetitive. For this card trio, I used…
Three clean and colorful card ideas featuring bright ink blending, bold die cuts, and easy ways to add dimension. Hi crafty friends! Today I’m sharing three cards featuring the new Shine On release from Simon Says Stamp. I played with soft ink blended scenes, bold blue and purple florals, and a graphic die cut background…
I’m sharing five simple design principles that make die cut scene cards feel more dimensional, balanced, and polished. Have you ever looked at a die cut scene card and wondered why some feel full of depth while others fall a little flat? For this project, I used the Flamingo Pop Up Card Dies from Pink…
I’m sharing how to turn a regular die cut into a tiny hinged door with a hidden surprise underneath. Hi crafty friends! At first glance, this looks like a sweet birdhouse card, but the magic is hidden inside the die cuts. I used the Tweeties stamps and dies from Honey Bee Stamps to create two…
