Tag: bees

  • Bright Summer Hugs | Sandhya Iyer

    Bright Summer Hugs | Sandhya Iyer

    Hello crafty friends! I’m back on the Birch Press Design blog with another vibrant summer-inspired project! Today’s card is full of warm colors, bold texture, and cheerful florals—with a couple of bees buzzing in to say hi! 🐝

    This time, I used a rich orange-red background paired with layers of delicate florals and a bold sentiment to create a card that radiates sunshine and warmth.

    Here’s a quick rundown of the featured products:

    Honeycomb Plate – for that stunning dimensional background

    Abundant Branch Die – the layered branch, leaves, and florals that add softness and movement

    Block Print Buzzing Bumblebee Die Set – adorable bees with layered wings for a fun, summery vibe

    Big Hugs Sugar Script Die Set – the perfect bold-yet-sweet sentiment to bring it all together

    To create the background, I die-cut the Honeycomb Plate in deep orange-red and layered the cut out pieces over cream cardstock. The bold contrast really makes everything pop! I then cut and assembled the Abundant Branch in fresh greens and soft pinks, placing it diagonally to guide the eye across the card.I added gems to the flower centers and some glossy accents over the berries for extra interest.

    Next came those buzz-worthy bees—die-cut from yellow and vellum—and a quick touch with a black marker to create the stripes. I topped the design with the Big Hugs sentiment in buttery yellow, which feels like sunshine in word form.

    This card is perfect for sending love, encouragement, or just a little hello across the miles.

    Thanks for visiting the blog today—I hope this card brings a smile to your face and a spark of inspiration to your craft table.

    Until next time,
    Sandhya

    Supplies:


    57593 Honeycomb Plate
    57575 Abundant Branch
    57598 Block Print Buzzing Bumblebee
    57138 Big Hugs Sugar Script

  • Enjoy the Moment – A Spring-Summer Tag | Sandhya Iyer

    Enjoy the Moment – A Spring-Summer Tag | Sandhya Iyer

    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!

    Supplies:


    57594 Honeycomb Cut Out
    57598 Block Print Buzzing Bumblebee
    57561 Rosebud Arch Contour Layers