Because I wanted to use all the bugs on this card without cutting off any excess overhang, this card is a 5” x 7” card.  I die-cut everything but the ladybug’s spots in white and ink-blended with a rainbow of colors.

I added some vellum accents for the bee and dragonfly’s wings to add a touch of dimension. Once I pieced all my bugs together, I added faces and white gel highlights to give them more interest.

The sentiment is die-cut from the Large Hello Shadow Dies in a light green cardstock.  I also matted my card with the same color to frame things in.  

I hope you enjoyed this card! I just think the bugs are so cute! Thanks so much for stopping by!

~Caly

Bee Shaker Die
Thinking of You Shadow Dies
Eyelet Hexagons Dies
Layered Bee Additions Stencils
Bee Happy Shaker Beads

I started off with the Layered Bee Additions Stencils and a standard A2 white panel on a grip mat. Using dye inks I colored on the hives and honey pots. After I removed the stencils, I went back over the panel with the residual ink left on my brush to calm the white down. Matting the panel with a black cardstock that was 1/8 inch bigger on all sides. 

Next, with the Bee Shaker Die I die-cut it out 5 times with both of the dies to make the shaker windows from white card stock and then once with black for the top.  With the outer die I die-cut out some acetate for the window, and another white, blue and Honeycomb card stocks. Trimming off the wings to both colored card stock and attaching to the full white bee panel.

Once the layers for the shaker were adhered together I filled up the Bee Shaker with Bee Happy Shaker Beads then attached the back panel with liquid glue. I flipped it back over and added its cute little face with just a dab of liquid glue.

With the largest Eyelet Hexagons Dies I die-cut from white card stock and attached to the stenciled panel, then the Bee shaker on top at an angle.

Next, with the Thinking of You Shadow Dies I die-cut out the shadow and lettering from black and honeycomb card stocks adhering it together with liquid glue. With the sentiment overlaying the Bee Shaker I did have to add double foam squares to the back only where the bee shaker wouldn’t bee!

Thanks for stopping by and have a Bee-utiful Day!

To begin, I created the sky background by ink blending with the Layered Clouds Stencils using Salty Ocean and Tumbled Glass Distress Oxides on A4 white cardstock. I then used the largest die from the Rounded Stitched Rectangles die set to round the corners. 

Next, I created two grassy borders from white cardstock using the Grass Border Die—one measuring 2″ high and the other 1¼” high. I ink blended the taller border with Rustic Wilderness and Mowed Lawn Distress Oxides, and the shorter border with Mowed Lawn and Twisted Citron Distress Oxides. To match the card design, I rounded the bottom corners of the taller grass piece using the same rounded rectangle die.

For the interactive detail, I die cut a peekaboo window into the lower left side of the taller grass border. To create the window background, I ink blended a scrap of white cardstock with Gathered Twigs and Antique Linen Distress Oxides, then splattered it with white and brown acrylic paint for added texture before setting it aside to dry. 

Copic Markers:

• Dandelions-Y15, Y13, Y11, Y00, RV00, RV000
• Stems, Grass Patches, and Leaves- YG17, YG03, YG01
• Butterfly- BV00, BV000, RV0000
• Caterpillar- Y13, Y11, Y000, YG11, YG01, YG00, BG01, BG000, BG0000, RV00, RV000, YR01, YR00, YR000, R20
• Lady Bug- R24, R22, R20, C1, C0
• Worm- RV00, RV000, R22, R21, R20

I stamped and die cut images from the Cute Bugs, Hello Friend, and Dandelions sets, then colored them with the Copic markers listed below. The little worm was adhered to the dirt background and placed behind the peekaboo window for a fun surprise!

To finish the card, I added a white heat embossed “Hello” sentiment and framed the design with a white rounded rectangle border.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! Be sure to check out this adorable new release, packed with lovable critters, coordinating stencils, a fun stitched cover plate, and eyelet hexagons. Happy crafting!

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I added the beehive to give it a full scene, but the Beehive Shaker Dies can be used as a standalone centerpiece on any card! The Everyday Branches helps create pops of color against the yellow of the beehive and bee.

To give my bee more color, I pieced it together using black, yellow, and white cardstock. I made to sure to add more color with the addition of pink on the bee’s wings and in the honeycomb background.

The bee’s shaker window is filled with Bee Happy Beads from this release for the bee’s body and Iridescent Mini Circle Confetti for the wings.

To finish my card, I added a stamped sentiment using the new Everyday Banner Greetings stamp set and die-cut a fishtail banner using the Banner Greeting 1 Die set.

I hope you enjoyed this project! Be sure to hop along and leave a comment along each video stop for your chance to win a $20 gift certificate to shop Pretty Pink Posh!

Have a great day!

~Caly