Hi crafty friends! 🐝✨

 

Today I’m excited to share a bright, happy card I created using Love From Lizi's Layout Challenge Number 4 using the Background Builder 1 die set. I reached for the Happy Days paper pad and a bee die to make a project that’s sure to bring a smile. This design is all about bold contrast, clean layers, and a little metallic shine—my favorite combo!

 

✨ Supplies Used

This is a list of supplies I used on my card project. Some of these products may include affiliate links that earn me a commission at no cost to you. Visual links to all products can be found on my blog: Stellar Crafts by Pam.

 

Card Sketch Number 4

 

📝 How I Made It

1️⃣ Prepare the Base Layers

I started by trimming a piece of black cardstock to A2 size (4.25” x 5.5”) to serve as the main panel. This creates a bold, crisp border for the card. Later, I adhered this panel onto a top-folding white A2 card base for extra stability.

 

2️⃣ Add the Gold Mirror Layer

Next, I cut a piece of gold mirror cardstock slightly smaller than the black panel, leaving an even border all the way around. This metallic layer brings such a lovely shine and helps frame the patterned background.

 

3️⃣ Create the Patterned Panel with Split Layers

I picked a yellow heart pattern from the Happy Days Paper Pad and die cut it with a stitched rectangle die from BB1 die set. Then, I trimmed the piece roughly 1/3 from the top to create two sections. This allows you to sandwich a strip cleanly between them instead of layering on top.

 

4️⃣ Insert the Black Banner Strip

I cut a strip of black cardstock from the BB1 die set and adhered it between the two patterned paper sections, reassembling the full rectangle. This gives the look of a seamless inlaid banner strip and adds great contrast.

 

5️⃣ Die Cut and Assemble the Bee

I die cut the bumble bee body from black cardstock and the wings and stripes from gold mirror cardstock. Once layered together, the metallic accents really pop. I mounted the finished bee onto a white stitched circle die cut using BB1 dies to make it stand out against the yellow background.

 

 

 

 

6️⃣ Stamp the Sentiment

Underneath the black strip, I stamped the “Just Be You” sentiment in black ink directly onto the patterned paper. This sweet phrase ties perfectly into the theme of the card.

 

7️⃣ Embellish with Mini Hearts

To add the finishing touches, I scattered Mini Black Heart Peel-Off Stickers around the background for extra charm and detail.

 

8️⃣ Assemble the Card

I layered everything together—patterned panel over gold mirror cardstock, then over the black cardstock A2 panel—and finally adhered the entire piece onto my top-folding A2 card base using a tape runner. I used foam squares behind the white circle with the bumble bee for dimension.

 

 

🐝 Finished Card

Here’s a look at the final project:

 

💛 Closing Thoughts

I love how this card turned out—bright, modern, and full of happy bee vibes! Sketches like this one make it so easy to create a cohesive design. If you’d like to try it yourself, grab your favorite patterned papers, a bold die cut, and a simple sentiment.

 

Happy crafting—and remember… Just Bee You. 🐝💛

 

Pam Watson

 

 

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