Creative Use of Stacking Dies + Giveaway
Hello again! Today I am sharing several ideas for getting new looks out of your basic stacking dies. This is an excellent way to stretch your supplies!
[All supplies are linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails at the end of this post. Multiple stores are also linked in the parentheses following the product name. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you.]
The techniques and tricks I used to get these new looks from stacking dies is very difficult to explain in text… so be sure to watch the video! I will just share the photos and products I used here.
My first cards feature the new Honey Bee Stitched Scallop Square Dies (SSS | HB). And to make the card a bit special, I used thick mulberry paper. (I like THIS and THIS set.) This paper is so lovely! The Honey Bee Congratulations Die Cut (SSS | HB) sentiment is made of vellum and black cardstock. With this card design, it looks like I used border dies… not square dies. And I have MANY left over pieces for additional quick cards.
Here is a card I made with the leftovers. Simple! Added a Honey Bee Hooray Dies (SSS | HB) sentiment, along with sequins and gems.
Oh! and all of the envelopes for today have a bit of stamping using the fabulous Honey Bee Angel Policy Stamp Set (SSS | HB).
Using the same Honey Bee Stitched Scallop Square Dies (SSS | HB), I created a couple of cards with regular cardstock. I like this unique design! I added a Honey Bee Hugs (SSS | HB) sentiment and flower sequins.
This one features a sentiment I love SO very much from the Honey Bee My Tribe Stamp Set (SSS | HB).
Next up… another card with the Honey Bee Stitched Scallop Square Dies (SSS | HB). In the video I show how to make the dies look bigger than they are! I finished the card with a Honey Bee Hello (SSS | HB) sentiment and Honey Bee Shaped Flower Sequins with gems in the center.
My next card again features the Honey Bee Stitched Scallop Square Dies (SSS | HB). It is bright and cheery! I added a Honey Bee Hello Die Cut (SSS | HB) and sentiment from the Honey Bee Angel Policy Stamp Set (SSS | HB). And I love those Honey Bee Be Mine Candy Hearts!
My last card using the Honey Bee Stitched Scallop Square Dies (SSS | HB) features leftover pieces from my cards above. I added a simple Honey Bee Love You (SSS | HB) greeting.
You can also use circle stacking dies creatively. Here I created a fun, scallop rainbow with the Honey Bee Stitched Scallop Circle Dies (SSS | HB). The cute sentiment is from the build-your-own-greeting Honey Bee Love Bug Stamp Set (SSS | HB).
Here is a fun example using the Honey Bee Double Stitched Square Dies (SSS | HB). Simple, yet unique… with a message from the Honey Bee Ham It Up Stamp Set (SSS | HB).
My last card is my favorite! It features the Honey Bee Hexagon Dies (SSS | HB) and Hugs Dies (SSS | HB). I will be making more of these!
I hope you give this a try!
BLOG HOP
Today I am part of the Honey Bee Stamps Spring Release Blog Hop celebrating their 3rd birthday. I have been a fan for a long time and Melissa is very kind!
You can see the whole new release HERE at Simon Says Stamp or HERE at Honey Bee Stamps.
The next stop on the hop is the blog of the delightful Jo Ann Danchik. (You can also start at the beginning of the hop at the Honey Bee Blog.)
GIVEAWAY
Honey Bee is giving away two $50 gift certificates and four Bee Organized Prize Packs. For your chance, leave a comment below and at each blog on the hop by 11:59pmEST on 4/4/18 telling me if you invest in stacking dies. (To leave a comment, head to blog, scroll down to the bottom of this post and click the green “leave a comment” button. Winners will be posted on the Honey Bee Stamps Blog!)
SUPPLIES
Want to find the products I used? I have listed them below. (Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. Thank you! Affiliate and product disclosure can be found here. All products were personally purchased except those with an asterisk or from Honey Bee Stamps. As always, this post was NOT paid for or sponsored.) Click on the icons below each product picture to go to a favorite store.
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