Sunday, December 22, 2024

Reindeer New Year Card with Bokeh Design | Honey Bee Stamps

Handmade New Year card with bokeh background, die-cut reindeer, layered greenery, 'Happy' sentiment, '2025' numbers, pearl accents, glitter details, and a scalloped frame design. Honey Bee Stamps

Hello crafty friends! Can you believe it, 2024 is coming to an end? Where did the time go!?

Today I’m excited to share a festive New Year card featuring adorable Honey Bee Stamps products. If you’re looking for inspiration to create a card that shines and spreads cheer, this design combines layered die cuts, a glowing bokeh background, and elegant embellishments.

CARD RECIPE

1. Creating the Bokeh Background
To start, I created a stencil template using the Sweet Stacks: Circles - Honey Cuts. With my template in place, I blended white and silver pigment inks onto a dark cardstock background using my Blender Brushes. This created a soft and glowing bokeh light effect that adds depth and magic.

Handmade New Year card with bokeh background, die-cut reindeer, layered greenery, 'Happy' sentiment, '2025' numbers, pearl accents, glitter details, and a scalloped frame design. Honey Bee Stamps

2. Die Cutting the Frame and Focal Elements
I then die cut the elegant scalloped frame using the Lovely Layouts: Party Frames - Honey Cuts. For the centerpiece, I die cut the Vintage Reindeer in layers and pieced it together, bringing this cute character to life.

I added festive greenery using the Mini Holiday Florals dies, which I enhanced with Prisma Glitter for an icy sparkle.

Handmade New Year card with bokeh background, die-cut reindeer, layered greenery, 'Happy' sentiment, '2025' numbers, pearl accents, glitter details, and a scalloped frame design. Honey Bee Stamps

3. Assembling the Sentiments
For the “Happy” sentiment and the year “2025,” I used Great Greetings: Holiday and Bee Narrow Uppercase Alpha dies. To add dimension, I die cut two additional black layers for each element, stacked them together, and adhered them to the card. This extra layering really makes the sentiments pop!

4. Finishing Touches
For sparkle and shine: 
I brushed glue onto the fern-like greenery and sprinkled it with Prisma Glitter.
I added Cool Pearl Stickers for a touch of dimension and elegance.
To complete the reindeer’s adorable look, I added Glossy Accents to the nose and eye for a shiny finish.

I hope you’re inspired to create your own version of this card. If you do, I’d love to see what you make—be sure to tag me and share your projects. Let’s ring in the new year with creativity and sparkle!

Happy crafting and Happy New Year! 
Ilda 🎉

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