While making Friday's card using Sentimentals, I came across this bee and the word art, "bee happy" and thought it would make a fun card for today's simple card Monday. In fact, the more I studied the Sentimentals cartridge, the more little gems I found on it!
Today's square card was cut at 5" using the Card feature and the "label1" on page 68 of the Sentimentals cartridge handbook. I cut the card three times using yellow, white and black cardstock. Then, I trimmed down the white and black sections to make an additional scalloped border along the the yellow edge.
I cut the "bee happy" and the bee at 1-1/2", also from the Sentimentals cartridge. I cut the black wing layer twice. I glued down one layer and then created the second black wing layer by gluing on the yellow swirl parts and then just glued down the center section so I could fluff up the wings.
White pen dots adds interest to the "bee happy"- try not to smudge it like I did (grrr!). Scalloped white circle cut using Papertrey Ink dies run through the Cuttlebug.
Using a black pen, I created faux stitching along the scalloped edges and the card edges. I also used some pen marks to make a trail from the bee.
The inside is finished off using a bit of paper. I made the white section inside by cutting down the white card I used to create one of the scalloped border edges. I adhered it flush with the bottom. Paper is by Basic Grey (Urban Prairie line). Ribbon from Michaels.
I have an additional giveaway to announce this morning! Have you seen the new Cricut magazine?
Well, the Northridge Media folks have given us two issues to give away here and two on Obsessed with Scrapbooking. I have also written a review of the magazine over at Obsessed with Scrapbooking so head over there to check it out. It's quite thorough. To be eligible to win, leave comments on each post this week to maximize your chances and be sure to follow or subscribe to us! That's it!
Melanie has a new project up at Courtney Lane Designs also so pop over and check it out - it's sure to rock!!
Have a great day!
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425 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 425 Newer› Newest»Super cute! I love the details & colors, so vibrant.
I love this card. It made me 'bee happy'. :)
Sooo cute!! LOVE the colors and patterns! looks like a honey comb, very cool!
I love the Sentimentals cart and your Bee is too cute!!
What a cute little bee card.
I've been curious about the Cricut magazine, so I'm looking forward to reading your review.
This is so cute! I love how bright the card is. I also love all the little touches you did like the faux stitching...too cute! I would also love to see/read the Cricut magazine. Thanks for the review.
Joy,
Really like the Bee cut...super cute. Would love to win the Cricut Mag.
delgador at bell south dot net
Awesome card, love how you added a second layer to the bee to give it the 3D effect!!
Cindy
the bee is totally adorable & I love your detailing on the sentiment. Great Job!
This card is super cute! Love the Sentimentals cartridge!
Really cute~ Love the color combos too!
I've very curious to know what you think about the new mag. I've heard some mixed reviews that there isn't enough instructions. I haven't found a place to buy it in stores so I can flip through it before buying.
Really cute card! I love all the detail you showcased. Thanks too for the opportunity to win a Cricut magazine..I've been so curious what it totally has to offer......It's really great to start my day with a little HAPPY..HAPPY..JOY..JOY ~~~~~~~
Joan Smith
I love your bee happy card, I like what you did with the bees wings and your colors, nice job. Cathy
mexicopetshop@hotmail.com
I have heard a lot about this magazine. I am real anxious to see it. I would really love a chance to win it. Good luck everyone.
mexicopetshop@hotmail.com
I love your card!!! The colors are just so smashing!
brigitteetleschats at hotmail dot com
What a cheery little card!! A great way to start the week!
Beautiful.... I love the bee DSP.
Beautiful! Love those lacey 3-D wings!
That is a gorgeous card...I love how you said simple and then turned out that great card!
Love your designs....especially your faux stitching....you have provided me the inspiration to create my own blog to showcase my beginner projects...i would love for you to check it out and provide some constructive criticism!!
Pattyshandmadecards.blogspot.com
Thanks
Patty T
Would love to win a copy of the Cricut mag. Love the card.
What a bee-utiful card! I am also looking forward to the magazine review. I saw the magazine on the Cricut Facebook.
Really Cute card and so simple, thanks for sharing
I love critter cards! Your card is adorable. Lucy iluvlu2003@yahoo.com
Once again, you have made such a cute card! Thanks for sharing! I love it!
Beautiful card! Love the bee; so intricate! The colors and papers are great!
Love that bee and it's dimension!
Too cute! I love bee themed stuff! That bee is pretty cute too.
Very cute bee happy card. Great idea
This card is adorable - LOVE LOVE LOVE what you did with the Bee.....makes me wanna go try it too. TFS.
Love the Card, very cute!
Very cute! Colors and patterned paper look wonderful together!
Made me smile when I saw the bee!
Love the card. gives me ideas.. i just need to own sentimentals (LOL) fingers crossed for winning the magazine.
parkernana5 at cox. net
Love that little bee! Love the colors too! Great card! Now off to read your review of the magazine. Thanks
Nice and bright and super cute!
What a pretty way to start a Monday! I think the card is just adorable...love the wings! Nice bright colors to brighten up a winter day!
Thanks!
Teresa K
happiqueen at aol dot com
I just love how you go back and use one of the older cartridges and renew my interest and excitement in them. Thanks much.
Cute card!!!
OMG!! I LOVE this card! SOOO DANG CUTE!!
~Kathy
Beautiful card, Joy! And your layered bee is adorable!
I love the images on the Sentimentals cart, and I find myself reaching for it quite often.
TFS, and thanks for the chance to win such an awesome prize!
Love that "Bee Happy"....thanks for the chance to win the magazine subscription...wouldn't that "bee fun"!
Very Cute card, and the magazine is great i would like to win, I think it could really help me.
adorable card, and I wish I could tie a perfect bow.
i particularly like 'bee' art and this is a beauty
I LOVE THE CARD! oops, sorry for yelling but for some reason, this just hit me as a must scraplift project for this week.
Thanks for sharing!
Christi
Love this. Great colours and details.
Love the subtleness of the flowers on the card with the bee--perfect backdrop. The intensity of the white "stitching" on the black is a definite plus
I love the card! The details make the card. I am heavy duty into making cards and would love to win the Just because cards cartridge. Thanks for all the inspiration!
This cartridge might have moved to the top of my list! Loved this card.
LOVE that cheerful card! The colors and the scallops are adorable!
Thanks for sharing
Susan
such a BEEutiful card
This is absolutely the cutest card. Love the colors and all the little details. Thanks.
Joy, this is an absolutely adorable card. I love all your details, really love the way you made the bee "pop." Thanks for the chance to win great prizes!
Bright and colorful -- love it.
I love this card! The colors and the bee are so cute!
I love the "bee happy" card! Sentimentals is one of my favorites!
your bee is so cute :)
I just love this card! It made me happy just looking at it. Joy you really make wonderful cards...
hugs,jen
jennyscards.blogspot.com
Love your cute bee card!
Just can't help smiling while looking at this card! Thanks for sharing. I love the paper choice. Great card.
What a great card. Love the paper and colors and all the details.
Awesome bee card! Love the 3D wings :)I haven't used Sentimentals much so now I'll have to take a better look at it. I'd love to read the new Cricut mag, too, thanks for the inspiration!
~Rachel in Sacramento
This card is amazing! It's a perfect card to give for any occasion. I am very excited about the Cricut magazine too! Thanks for sharing you beautiful designs!
Oh what a cute card. Love the bee and faux stitching. The paper is so pretty, This would make the recipient very happy. Thanks for sharing.
What a super card. Sentimentals is such a great cartridge.
Megan H.
mhcards at embarqmail dot com
WOW! WOW! WOW! love that bee
Darling card! Love your projects. Would love to win something, anything.....LOL!!
Love this card! Cute colors and paper. I dont have the Sentimentals cartridge but it's moving its way up my "want" list.
Love the fluffed up wings on your bee and the white dots on the title..Wonderful. I'm a follower and love your great projects and would love to win the cricut magazine !
I love the texture of the bee.
I would bee happy to win this new magazine! Cute card!
What a Bee-utiful card! Thanks for the detailed instructions.
This is darling! I love all the detail. Very cute.
Would love to win a cricut magazine. Very cute card, always love your ideas! Thanks for sharing.
Love this card. My daughter's nick name is B ... I think I need to get this cartridge with this "Bee" on it.
TFS
This Bee Happy card is "bee"tiful. And I sure would Bee Happy if I won a Cricut Magazine.
TTFN
Debby. dpookybear at yahoo dot com
This card looks beautiful with that paper. It's great for a bee.
Loving that bee card, how cute!
Lovin all the patterns...I've been eyeing Sentimentals, but haven't bought it yet.Thanks for the preview.
Joy,
Thanks for a chance to win a copy of this magazine. I have been trying to decide if I want to take it. I have 3 that I take and I think that is plenty. Good Luck to all. Thanks for the great card and giveaway......
E-Mail: davidbayles@sprintmail.com
This card is absolutely adorable. I love the bee's wings the best!
Thanks Joy! I would love to see this issue. Thanks for the chance to win! BTW, The BEE Happy card is so cute!!!
I could see how anyone would BEE happy to receive a gorgeous card like this. TFS!! :-)
Thanks for the chance to win an issue of the new mag. :-)
Great card.
marilyn2222 @ hotmail.com
I love the double layer of the black-it really makes the card special. Thanks for the chance to win!
Oooo - I LOVE this! What a great sentiment, colors and layering! Thanks for the inspiration! :) Kelly
I love the Bee Happy card-so cheerful. Can't wait to get my hands on that new Cricut ideas book.
I love that this card isn't just the yellow and black or yellow black and white. The turquoise really adds to it.
Love the card!
I love it! the details are wonderful! Lori
lori(dot)harrison@csus.edu
What a great card! Love the layers especially the little bee. Makes me think of a spring day.
This card is great! I just love the detalis you added with thte white dots and the black stitching. Can't wait to go try this myself!
Very uplifting. The lucky person to receive your card will definitely "bee happy."
I made something similar to this card for my mom's birthday... it said "Happy BEE-day!" I just love the scrollwork on that bee. Sentimentals is one I just don't use enough.
I too have been curious about the Cricut magazine... wondering if it is worth the price tag.
Wow! This makes me want this cartridge, too! Love the stitching you added!
Wow this is very cute! Bee Happy! Yup, a good thing to bee! Thanks for the idea!
circlebenterprises.blogspost.com
Sooo cute!! I just love the bee.
TFS
Debi
cards_by_montana_reflections@bresnan.net
I love the bee's wings! Gives it great dimension!
shpgrl_224@yahoo.com
This card is so cute! I can think of many uses for it. The colors are great and love the way it's put together. :)
maria_m_nestor (at) yahoo.com
Very cute. I'm loving the bee cut. Thanks for sharing and I would love the magazine too!
I just found this blog through your other blog. I'll be adding this one to my RSS feeder. Thanks for such creative ideas. I need all the help I can get!
beautiful card! thanks for sharing! I love the colors and the paper choice. Super CUTE!! Thanks for sharing. What a great thing to wake up and see this morning :)
This card is very pretty, love
the delicate bee!
The bee is so adorable. I love the 3d effect and the ribbon just seems to pop! Thanks for sharing with us!
Kaycee @ candkmason@gmail.com
I love this card!! I especially like how you doubled the wings. Too cute! It is perfect for spring!
I ;like the little trail the bee leaves behind as it buzzes, its a very cute detail
Super cute card!
Thanks Joy, I really like your card. I am planning on making a Bee card for my DD and know I know what to use.
Very cute! I love this card! Those colors and patterns are awesome!
Love this card. It's so adorable.
You have done it again, I think this card is so cute!
rferguson07@gmail.com
This card is very cute. I just got the Sentimentals cartridge over the holidays and haven't used it yet. Great inspiration!
Thanks for the chance to win the new magazine. I have been on the fence about subscribing and winning this could make up my mind.
Very cute card. TFS.
Cute card! Thanks for sharing.
coupondenise at live dot com
GORGEOUS card! Love all the elements you've added.
That is such a cute card. Thanks for sharing. Bee happy
Oh...I love this card...so happy looking and would make me happy to receive it!!!
I have always loved the bee on that cartridge, now I have to go buy it! Ug don't know how much more my budget can handle. LOL
I'm going right away to read your review, been wondering about the new magazine but thought I'd wait to see if people thought it was worth the $. Guess I'd rather spend my money on more cartridges.
What a gorgeous card! I really like the BG papers. I don't have
Sentimentals, but I think there's a similar bee on one of my other carts. I better check! Thanks Joy.
What a cute fun card. It would be sure to cheer anyone up in the doldrums of winter
Super cute card. I love all of the details. I like it when you use an older cartridge to make something. Thanks again for your creative ideas.
Super cute card. Like the 3D effect you did with the bee's wings and the faux stitching is a nice touch.
Darling card and thanks for the chance to win the magazine!
Love your color. The best feature that I like is the 3D affect. I would love to win the cartridge so I can make more project with it. Thanks for a chance to win it.
Great card, I love that bee!! I enjoyed reading your review on your blog - it was great to see your honest opinions!
Oh my gosh!! I never realized that cartridge had a bee on it and that card is awesome!!! I have been looking all over for the magazine and have not found it yet! I also love all the faux stitching! Very Nice Job!!!
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Rexann
Oh this is so pretty. Bee Happy is what I need right now as yet another snow storm has started. Thanks for bit of cheer today.
Hugs to you,
Linda
Love the honesty . . . Hope the editor's are taking good notes. I appreciate the no-holds-bared review.
Oh yeah . . . Greeaatt card! I can really see me doing this one.
LOVE this!
Love the review. I was wondering if it was worth the investment. Love to win a copy so that I could review it for myself.
What a cute card. TFS
Cute card! Love the color and pattern selections. TFS.
Kathryn
What a bee-utiful card! Very nicely done!
Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of the Cricut magazine. Would love to take a look at it!
kruzr87@yahoo.com
Great card, I really like the bee.
Cute card--I haven't used this cart in a while. I must get it out and play again
Nice card....Love the colors and the layout.
Thanks for sharing!
Mickey
Adorable card!! I love the bee! Cute colors,too. TFS!
sueot33@yahoo.com
That is so beautiful!! I love the colors and the cuts!! So Pretty!! TFS!! Take Care!!
Jennie @ http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/
This card is stunning :)
Love the little bee, too cute!!! Thanks for sharing.
Cute card! love the pattern paper
The paper could not be any more perfect for this card...I love how it looks like honeycomb!! The colors and overall design are awesome!! Thanks for another great card!
Lori
http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com/
got2bcrafting at gmail dotcom
Such a cute card!!! We do lots of things for our school with the "BEE"... like BEE positive or BEE a good friend!!!
I love your bee card!
Oh, this is so cute! i don't have this cartridge, but think there's a cute bee on another I have that I could make a similar one. Love it!
Beth Lee
bethlorr@hotmail.com
Love that "bee happy" card! You make it look so easy!
Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com
Super cute card - it sure is buzzin'! Colors and papers just all work together so nicely. I may have to have another look at that cartridge :)
Going to now head over and read more about the Cricut Magazine... would love to win!
Cute card! I love bees.
I love to win this Magazine. I love my Cricut and I would love to do more with it. I would use it to do and make more card and my scrapbooking Thank You for the chance to win I could use it.
Sincerely
Donna Scrapp'n Nana
http://scrappnana.blogspot.com/
Love the card. Just ordered the Sentimentals cart. Can't wait for it to come!
I do subscribe here. I have not seen this magazine. I hear that a lot of stickers and chipboard pieces are used on the cards and layouts. Why would you do that and not promote what's on the cartridges??? I hope they include more detailed info for layouts.
What a cute card. I really like your "recipe" for it. Thank you.
Love how you finish the inside of the card to coordinate.
So cute Joy! Loved your uploads of CHA too!
What an adorable card! I love that you worked inside the card too! I am a new follower - came over from Obsessed w/Scrapbooking :)
This is an adorable card. I love how the little bee on the front looks as if he could just fly off the card at any minute. You did an awesome job thank you for sharing your beautiful creations with us.
BEE-utiful card! I got this cartridge for the sentiments and this bee and hive. Love it all!
Love the bee -- it's so cute. Thanks for sharing this card.
I read your magazine review on your other blog and would love to win this magazine.
I love bees! This is a great card.
Your card is adorable! I would LOVE to win the magazine! Thank you for the inspiration and the chance to win.
Great card. Love the colors. So fresh and new.
cyndepeterson@gmail.com
http://cyndepeterson.blogspot.com/
I love how you fluffed the bee wings. Cute card and nice papers!
I love this card. I have the sentimental cartridge and I never thought of doing the bee outline twice and folding up the bee wings. How pretty.
LOVE the bees wings. Very nice!
Very cute card!!! I still have to get that cart!
Have a great day!!!
Happy Crafting!!
Karen dkolopez@msn.com
This really has me buzzing with excitement!! So cute!!
So much fun!! Love the little bee, it's perfect!
Super cute card! Love the little Bee and the colors you used! Thank you for sharing and for th chance to win! lindgk23
Love bees. Wow! This card has a lot of layers.
This card is sooooooo cute. Makes me think of spring and with another snow storm approaching us here in Michigan I prefer to think about spring!
Your review of the new Cricut magazine was very detailed and informative. Before I lay out that much money for a magazine I want to actually see and review one for myself so winning one would be great. I, being a 'give me the exact steps' type of person would definitely want more detailed instructions for each project. I would love to see more layout examples and a few card techniques using the Expression and the older cartridges. There is no way that I can afford the price of an Imagine and have no desire to use a Cake machine so more examples of using the Expression would be my ideal! Oh,, and with minimal ads (which I realize contributes to the higher cost of the magazine).
LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! Can't wait to see this magazine!!!
So absolutely adorable! Love the details on the "Bee Happy"!
This card is so "happy". I love it. I have Sentimentals and have never used it. Thanks for the reminder that is is a great cart!!
Carrie
carriedan1 at live dot com
I so want to start getting some magazines. I am just starting and need all the help I can get. I don't have a job at the moment, so I can't afford magazines on top of everything else I want.
As to what I want to see...I don't scrapbook and don't do many cards - just did my first one. I would like to see craft projects and teacher projects.
VinDeeLoo
vndlewis at rocketmail dot com
I love this card. Very cute and using so many neat ideas! Thank you!
I love this card! I will have to 'lift it' :-)
Love the card!! There are a lot of "hidden gems" in every cart.
Carol
I would love a chance to win this magazine! I am a big layout person so I want more ideas on how to use all my cricut carts on all my layouts!
Oh, mann! I always chuckle when you ladies say "simple" because these cards always blow me away. This is incredibly cute.
Wonderful card. The dots on the sentiment are genius. They add so much. Such a little thing making such a big difference. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! I love this "sunshiney" design. Yellow is such a happy color, so full of life. It reminds me of waking up to a sunny day, without a cloud in sight to spoil the day. Your design has so many elements that are eye-catching...a new twist to your signature bow, contrasting black with the yellow and white, stitching,dots. I feel ready to welcome spring a little early by making this card!
I'm already a follower
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Rebecca Minor
buzzybeedesigns(AT)yahoo(DOT)com
That is a really cute bee. Thank you for the chance to win!
lklebs1 at yahoo dot com
Thanks fot the chance to win! I love that bee! Your card is beautiful! Shea
What an adorable card. Love it!!
SUPER cute! Love it! TFS!
amandawoodau at hotmail dot com
Love the colors and the 3-D butterfly. This is adoreable.
Very cute card. Love the papers and bow, too.
LOVE the Bee Happy card! The colors work well and it looks easy to put together! Love it!
Great card! I love the bee and the scalloped edge.
Joy, that is ADORABLE!!! When I first saw it, I thought it was Melanie's card because of the PERFECT bow!!! haha Awesome job!!! I may have to scraplift this one to cheer up my mom who just broke her ankle!!!
Hugs!
Love the bee and the layers. Gives me some great ideas! Thank you!
Sally in Stockton
Very detailed & I love it. I would love to challenge myself & try to make it!
LOVE the pop up bee!!! What a great idea for a super cute card :)
super fun! hmmm gives me some idea'rs. :) thanks!
The extra wing layer adds so much. Great idea!
I adore the bee card the colors and patterns are perfect.
I haven't seen the Cricut Magazine yet, I hope they give ideas about projects for organizing.
I've just discovered card making and would love to have this cartridge. Also, I'm intrigued by the Cricut magazine and would love a chance to look at it thoroughly. I can't purchase it just to look.
Thanks.
canana3
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