Bee Themed Encourangement Card with CutCardstock

 Hello Crafty Friends - Annie her to bring a little sunshine to someone's day with this cheerful Bee Happy handmade card! Featuring a bright honeycomb background, an adorable beehive, layered flowers, and plenty of texture, this card is perfect for birthdays, encouragement, thank you cards, 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.

Hello Card with Die Cut Divas

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a birthday card featuring Birch Press Designs Abundant Branch and Big Hello Vintage Sentiment for the Die Cut Divas Challenge for this month. The challenge theme is: White On White with a splash of one color.

Supplies:

Abundant Branch 

 Big Hello Vintage Sentiment 

Distress Oxide Inks: Victorian Velvet, Twisted Citron, 

Ripe Persimmon, Tumbled Glass, & Ground Expresso

White Cardstock

White Oval Doily

Embossing Folder

Tiny Crystals

Close up of the branch

 Birch Press Designs

is our Sponsor for August

Our Prize is a $20 gift card for a U.S. Address only

Theme: White On White with a splash of one color

Dinosaur Themed Shadow Box with Clear Scraps

 Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a Dino themed Shadow Box featuring products from Clear Scraps. I was inspired to create this shadow box for my grandson. He loves dinosaurs and colors green and blue. So, I decided to create this fun dino themed shadow box.

Supplies Used:

Wood Shadow Box 8x11

My Stash:

Echo Paper Dino-Mite Stickers

Light Weight Chipboard

Acrylic Paints: Light Green, Dark Green & Blue

Hot Glue Tool & Glue Stick

Wood Glue & Masking Tape

Brushes Paint Tray, Water bucket and Paper Towels

Step 1. I gather all the piece from the Wood Shadow Box 8x11 along with the Green paints and the blue paint.  Then, paint all the pieces in green paint*(I mixed the two greens together to get a mid-tone green).

Step 2. I painted the insert pieces edges in the blue paint and assmebled it.

Step 3. I adhered the box together. I inserted the inside pieces.

Step 4. I used a bit of masking tape to hold the box together until it dried.

Step 5. I decorated the box with some stickers that I backed with light weight chipboad. I used my glue tool and glue sticks to adhere to the top and bottom corners of the box.

Now, the Wood Shadow Box 8x11 is complete and sready to be filled lots of fun Dinosaurs and other favorite things.

Thank you for stopping by the blog today. I hope you found some inspiration!

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Mini Backpack Gift Box Tutorial with CutCardstock

Hello Crafty Friends - Annie here - Are you looking for a fun and creative way to package a small gift for a teacher, student, or back-to-school celebration? This adorable mini backpack gift box is the perfect project! Made with textured cardstock and a backpack die set, this little backpack is sturdy enough to hold candy, gift cards, or other small surprises while making an unforgettable presentation.

The combination of rich green cardstock and colorful school-themed patterned paper gives this project a playful classroom feel that's perfect for the season.

Supplies

Cardstock

• DCS Textured Scottish Highland
• DCS Pearl Textured Green Curry

My Stash

• School Themed Pattern Paper
• Backpack Dies
• Bearly Art Glue
• Imagine Crafts Tear Tape
• Black Velcro

Instructions

Step 1 – Die Cut the Backpack

Die cut all of the backpack pieces from DCS Textured Scottish Highland Cardstock using your backpack die set. Cut the accent pieces, straps, and flap details from DCS Pearl Textured Green Curry Cardstock for added contrast and dimension.

Step 2 – Create the Patterned Flap

Die cut the flap insert from your school-themed patterned paper featuring colorful crayons or other classroom images. Adhere it to the inside flap using Bearly Art Glue.

Step 3 – Assemble the Backpack

Fold along all score lines and begin assembling the backpack following your die set instructions. Use Bearly Art glue on the side tabs and bottom for a strong, permanent hold.

Step 4 – Add the Details

Attach the lighter green accent pieces to the front flap, center strap, and pocket closures using liquid adhesive. These layered pieces create realistic stitching and texture that make the backpack look even more authentic.

Step 5 – Build the Front Pockets

Assemble and adhere the two front pockets to the backpack front, making sure they're evenly spaced before securing them in place.

Step 6 – Add the Closure

Attach small pieces of black Velcro beneath the front strap so the backpack can open and close easily while keeping the contents secure.

Step 7 – Fill and Enjoy

Fill your finished backpack with candy, mini school supplies, a gift card, or a heartfelt note. It's the perfect little gift for teachers, students, classmates, or anyone heading back to school.

Designer Tips

• Use textured cardstock to give the backpack a realistic fabric appearance.
• Choose patterned paper that matches your occasion—school, holidays, birthdays, or sports themes all work beautifully.
• Tear Tape provides extra durability for 3D projects that will be handled often.
• Add a personalized name tag or monogram to make each backpack unique.

Perfect For

• Back-to-school gifts
• Teacher appreciation
• First day of school surprises
• Classroom party favors
• Gift card holders
• Small treats and candy packaging

This mini backpack is a fun way to turn simple cardstock into an eye-catching gift box. With just a few die cuts, textured cardstock, and patterned paper, you'll have a handmade project that's as practical as it is adorable!

Happy Birthday Card with Die Cut Divas

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a birthday card featuring Birch Press Designs Prime Peony Duo Contour Layering Dies and Handwritten Happy Birthday and Outline Dies for the Die Cut Divas Challenge for this month. The challenge theme is: White On White with a splash of one color.

Supplies:

Prime Peony Duo Contour Layering Dies

Handwritten Happy Birthday and Outline Dies

Distress Oxide Inks: Tattered Rose, Scattered Straw, Salavge Patina

White Cardstock

White Doily

Embossing Folder

Tiny Crystals

Close up of the Peony

 Birch Press Designs

is our Sponsor for August

Our Prize is a $20 gift card for a U.S. Address only

Theme: White On White with a splash of one color

{BYSHC} Christmas in July 2026 Linky Party !!

 

It's time for the

 {BYSHC} Christmas in July

 2026 Linky Party !!

The party runs from July 17th -24th, share your holiday cards with us and you'll be entered to win some fabulous prizes! The more entries you have, the better your chances at winning! Grab your Christmas and winter holiday supplies and start building your stash of holiday cards!

Here are the details:

Please use the graphic above and the hashtag

#byshccij2026lp

in your social media posts

Share your newly created and posted cards with us at the BYSHC blog.

No back linking please... only share new projects!

All projects must be Christmas or winter holiday themed 

(all winter holidays are eligible)

The Design Team have all created cards to help advertise the Linky Party. I hope you'll head to the BYSHC BLOG to see some wonderful inspiration from all of them.

Here's the card I created.

I used July's Sketch #71 and Lawn Fawn Stamps

Thank you for stopping by the blog today!