Hello crafty friends! Annie here with a little sunshine to brighten someone’s day with this Bee Happy handmade card! This card features a bright honeycomb background, an adorable beehive, layered flowers, and plenty of texture. It’s perfect for birthdays, encouragement, thank you, or simply sending a smile. Using a combination of textured cardstock, vibrant Pop-Tone colors, and layered die cuts creates a project that’s full of dimension and charm.
Supplies
Cardstock
- DCS Textured Scottish Highland
- DCS Textured Yellow Jacket
- DCS Textured Bonsai
- DCS Natural Twine Kraft
- Pop-Tone Banana Split
- Pop-Tone Orange Fizz
- Pop-Tone Grapesicle
- Pop-Tone Pink Lemonade
- Pop-Tone Black Licorice
My Stash
- Various Dies
- Yellow Beehive Pattern Paper
- Distress Inks:
- Mustard Seed
- Spiced Marmalade
- Seedless Preserves
- Brushed Corduroy
- Crushed Olive
- Pine Needles
- Victorian Velvet
- Bearly Art Glue
- Tiny Foam Dots
- Tiny Yellow & Lemon Gems
Instructions
Step 1 – Create the Woodgrain Frame
Die cut the frame from DCS Natural Twine Kraft Cardstock. Lightly ink the edges and raised woodgrain texture using Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink to enhance the realistic wood appearance. Set aside.
Step 2 – Prepare the Background
Trim the yellow beehive pattern paper to fit behind the frame and adhere it to an A2 card base. Attach the woodgrain frame over the top using Bearly Art Glue.
Step 3 – Build the Beehive
Die cut the beehive from Pop-Tone Banana Split Cardstock and DCS- Textured Yellow Jacket. Blend Mustard Seed Distress Ink around the edges to add soft shading and dimension before adhering it to the center of the card with tiny foam dots.
Step 4 – Add the Honeycomb Accents
Die cut several honeycomb pieces from Pop-Tone Orange Fizz Cardstock. Ink the edges lightly with Spiced Marmalade Distress Ink and tuck them behind the beehive for extra layers and visual interest.
Step 5 – Die Cut the Foliage & Create the Flowers
Cut the leafy stems and leaves from DCS Textured Bonsai Cardstock and DCS Textured Scottish Highland. Add subtle shading using Crushed Olive and Pine Needles Distress Inks before arranging them around the hive.
Die cut the flower petals from Pop-Tone Grapesicle and Pop-Tone Pink Lemonade Cardstock. Ink the petals with Victorian Velvet Distress Ink for added depth. Cut the flower centers from Pop-Tone Orange Fizz Cardstock and lightly ink them with Spiced Marmalade. Layer the flowers together using Bearly Art Glue.
Step 6– Assemble the Floral Arrangement
Arrange the flowers and greenery around the bottom corners of the beehive, creating balanced clusters on each side. Use foam dots on a few flowers to add extra dimension.
Step 7 – Add the Sentiment & Embellish
Die cut the “Bee Happy” sentiment from Pop-Tone Black Licorice Cardstock and adhere it near the top left of the card.
Finish the design by adding a few tiny yellow and lemon gems around the card for a little sparkle and the look of glistening honey.
Designer Tips
- Layer different shades of yellow to create a bright, sunny focal point.
- Inking the die cuts adds depth without making the design overly complicated.
- Foam dots help the beehive and flowers stand out against the patterned background.
- A woodgrain frame gives the card a warm, rustic garden feel.
Perfect For
- Encouragement cards
- Friendship cards
- Spring greetings
- Birthday cards
- Thank you cards
- Thinking of You cards
This Bee Happy handmade card combines bright colors, textured cardstock, and layered die cuts to create a cheerful design that’s sure to brighten anyone’s day. It’s a fun project for crafters of all skill levels and a wonderful way to celebrate spring, friendship, and kindness with a handmade touch.