Cozy Cottage Polaroid

Hello Hivers, 

I don't know why it has taken me so long to use this stamp set.  It is so much fun.  I love to color and that is exactly what I did on this card.  The Cozy Cottage stamp set is a Hostess only set.  You can only purchase it using your Stampin' Rewards from hosting a party or submitting an order of $150 or more (before S/H fees).  

I used the Layering Squares Framelits to create the look of a polaroid picture.  If you look closely, you can see that I used the Fine-Tip Glue Pen on the windows, door handle and the pebbles in the walk way.  The Crumb Cake cardstock was embossed using the Basket Weave 3D Texture Impression Embossing Folder (TIEF).  This embossing folder was one of the FREE Sale-A-Bration items that will be available for purchase in the new Annual Catalog in June.  

As always, thanks for Buzzzing by the Hive today. 
Until next time....Buzzz you later. 

                                                             Honeybee

Merry Patterns Host Promotion

Hello Hivers, 

With the release of the new Holiday Catalog, Stampin' Up! is offering a Host Promotion.  You can earn this great new Christmas themed stamp set.  You can't purchase it, because it is absolutely FREE and it is in addition to all the great Stampin' Rewards we already offer.  Read all the details below on how you can get your hands on this wonderful stamp set.  Limited Time Only.  

Click HERE to see the PDF.

 Details

• Promotion period: September 1–October 31 
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• * The Merry Patterns Stamp Set is exclusive to the host promotion and will not be available after October 31.
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• * In order to qualify, the event merchandise total must reach $300 USD (before shipping and handling).
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• * There is no limit to the number of times the Merry Patterns Stamp Set may be earned, but only one set can be redeemed per qualifying order.
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• * Demonstrator, Customer, Workshop, and online orders qualify. 
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• * Orders must be closed by 11:50 PM (MT) on October 31.
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• * The Merry Patterns Stamp Set is in addition to Stampin’ Rewards.
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• * The Merry Patterns Stamp Set may not be exchanged for another stamp set.
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• * Be sure to enter Item 144973 on the Stampin' Rewards page of your order.  
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As always, thanks for Buzzzing by the Hive today.
Until next time....Buzzz you later. 

                                         Honeybee

Stampin' Up! Promotions

Hello Hivers, 

With the release of the new Holiday Catalog, Stampin' Up! is offering a Host Promotion.  You can earn this great new Christmas themed stamp set.  You can't purchase it, because it is absolutely FREE and it is in addition to all the great Stampin' Rewards we already offer.  Read all the details below on how you can get your hands on this wonderful stamp set.  Limited Time Only.  

Click HERE to see the PDF.

 Details

• Promotion period: September 1–October 31 
• 
  
• * The Merry Patterns Stamp Set is exclusive to the host promotion and will not be available after October 31.
• 
  
• * In order to qualify, the event merchandise total must reach $300 USD (before shipping and handling).
• 
  
• * There is no limit to the number of times the Merry Patterns Stamp Set may be earned, but only one set can be redeemed per qualifying order.
• 
  
• * Demonstrator, Customer, Workshop, and online orders qualify. 
• 
  
• * Orders must be closed by 11:50 PM (MT) on October 31.
• 
  
• * The Merry Patterns Stamp Set is in addition to Stampin’ Rewards.
• 
  
• * The Merry Patterns Stamp Set may not be exchanged for another stamp set.
• 
  
• * Be sure to enter Item 144973 on the Stampin' Rewards page of your order.  
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Don't forget that we also have the Paper Pumpkin promotion going on right now, as well.  50% off your first month for new subscribers.  Click on the image below or HERE to start your subscription.

As always, thanks for Buzzzing by the Hive today. 
Until next time....Buzzz you later. 

                                                        Honeybee

Woody Love CASE

Hello Hivers,

I CASE'd this card from Pinterest.  I used the Gift of Love stamp set for the image and sentiment.  I have had this stamp set for a while now, but this was my first time using it.  I think I am going to be using it a lot more.  I used Rich Razzleberry and Garden Green to color the flower.  The Hardwood stamp was used for the background in Crumb Cake.

As always, thanks for Buzzzing by the Hive today.
Until next time....Buzzz you later.

Special Delivery

Hello Hivers,

I seen this cute mail box on Pinterest and just had to make one for myself.  It looks complicated, but it was very easy to put together. I do believe I will be making one of these for my daughter on Valentine's Day for her class card exchange.



Supplies:

Lots of Labels Framelits

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch

Presents & Pinecones DSP

Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, and Garden Green card stock

Baker's Twine

Tin of Tags and Time of Year stamp sets



Until next time....Buzzz you later.

Happy 40th, Friend

Hello Hivers,

This card is a CASE from Pootles blog.  I changed a few things and made it my own.  I made this card for one of my very good friends that turned the big 4 - 0.  We had so much fun celebrating with her.

How it all came together:

Marina Mist card stock - 11" x 4.25"
Crumb Cake card stock - 5.25" x 4"
Blushing Bride card stock - 5" x 3.75"
Very Vanilla card stock - 4.75" x 3.5", 2-7/8" x 2", 3-1/8" x 2.25"
Classic ink pads and Stampin' Write Markers:  Marina Mist, Blushing Bride, and Crumb Cake
Sponge
Stamps:  Gorgeous Grunge and Happy Birthday, Everyone (Host set)


Until next time....Buzzz you later,
Honeybee


 Inside of card.

Happy Balloon Bash, Everyone

Hello Hivers,


This is a card I created for my neighbor.  He turned 15 years old this past September.  I used fall colors because of the time of years but also because these colors look more masculine.

I used two different stamp sets on this project:  Balloon Bash and Happy Birthday, Everyone (Hostess Only Set).

I added some extra "POP" using the White Gel Pen on the balloons.

Until next time....Buzzz you later,
Honeybee

Hello There Bokeh

Hello Hivers,

I have been seeing this technique used all over the stamping community.  I just had to try my hand at it.  I loved the way these cards look.  From the looks of it, I used the 2014-2016 In-Colors along with Whisper White and Basic Black.  I also used the Exclusive Hostess stamp set, Hello There, for my greeting.  I made my template for the Bokeh technique using the Circle Thinlits Dies.

Until next time....Buzzz you later,
Honeybee

Vertical Gate Fold

Hello Hivers,

I love today's card.  Everything about it makes me smile.  Let me start off by saying, I watched a video tutorial by Dawn G. on a similar card.  She gives very detailed instructions on how to put this card together.  With that being said, I made my Mother's Day card using the Labels Collection Framelits instead of the Window Frames like Dawn.  The images that I wanted to use made my card open from top to bottom instead of right and left like Dawn's card.  However, this is totally a CASE of her technique.


Side Note:  The card is about 7/8" to tall for our Medium Envelopes.  I just created a new fold line or you could cut the tip off the top or bottom of the card to make it fit better.

Until next time....Buzzz you later,
Honeybee

Supplies: 

Stamps:  Blessings From Heaven (retired) similar image in the set Blessed by God,  and Messages for MOM (retired)

See box below for additional supplies used.

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