Hello Birch Press Design friends! Sandhya here, and I’m buzzing by with a bright and cheerful spring-summer tag that’s sure to bring a smile to your face! With warmer days ahead, I was inspired to create a tag full of color, texture, and a bit of whimsy using some of my favorite new dies from Birch Press Design.
Here’s a quick rundown of the featured products:
Honeycomb Cut Out Die – the star of the background, adds depth and pattern
Rosebud Arch Contour Layers Die Set – for the soft, dimensional blooms and leafy vines
Block Print Buzzing Bumblebee Die Set – these adorable bees add the perfect whimsical touch
To begin, I cut two tag bases from cream-colored cardstock and rusty red-colored cardstock. Any generic large size tag dies or readymade tags should work for this. I cut the honeycomb panel out of the cream tag and softly ink-blended the edges for a warm glow. Then I added some scripty stamping details to add a vintage effect. I backed the honeycomb layer with a red layer to give my tag a vibrant focal point.
Next, I die cut and assembled the florals and vines as well as the bees. The bee-wings were die-cut from vellum cardstock to give them realistic wings and a soft texture. I cut the bee bodies from yellow cardstock and added the black portion with an alcohol marker.
I then tucked in leafy stems and rosebuds to build a garden around the honeycomb. I carefully added the bees and a chipboard sentiment from my stash to complete the top layer.
Finally, I used some crinkled ribbon to tie a blow and connect the 2 tag layers. I hope this project inspires you to check out the fun new bee themed release and create some fun summer projects. Happy crafting!
