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It is Pam sharing with you today!

My supply of cards is running a little low so I thought I would make one that could be used for multiple occasions such as thinking of you, miss you, just because and so on.  I did a fancy fold that I have done in the past that I just love.  I am featuring two dies: Bee Gnome and Flowers.

Background photo by FreePiks

Design Steps: (Here is a link to a video that I used to make the base https://www.pinterest.com/pin/443534263317816376/ )

1.  Start with a piece of white card stock measuring 10 x 6 3/4.  Score at 3, 4 1/2, 6, 7 1/2

2.  Fold the flap back along the 6 inch score. Place a ruler at the bottom along the fold and use a pencil to mark small dots at 1/2, 1 3/4, 2, 3 1/4, 3 1/2, 4 3/4, 5, 6 1/2

3.  Place your card into a paper cutter and cut from the dots to the closest score line as shown above

4.  When you have completed the cuts fold as shown below

5.  To cover the panels cut 2 black pieces 6 3/8 x 2 3/4, 2 white pieces 6 1/4 x 2 1/2, 1 black piece 6 3/8 x 1 1/4 and 1 white piece 6 1/4 x 1 1/8

6.  I used a honeycomb stencil to decorate the white panels and 2 colors of yellow ink

7.  I then splattered the panels with the darker yellow ink

8.  Glue the panels together and then add to the white card base

9.  Glue down the 8 black rectangles as shown above

10.  Use the Flowers and the Bee Gnome dies and cut out the pieces

11.  Shade the pieces and then assemble

12.  Stamp the sentiment and layer onto black card stock.  Decorate with front as shown above.  Cut out the letters in yellow and shade then add to the card.  Finish adding the flowers and bees and your card is complete

We have more inspiration on our YouTube Channel check it out HERE

Thanks so much for stopping by!  And I will see you next Thursday.

Blessings and Take Care

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Sweet As Can Bee Gnome Card

Hello crafty friends,

Hope your day is going spectacular. Today I am sharing a cute card I made featuring some Sweet As Can Bee dies from Cottage Cutz. Here is a look at what I created.

My card is a top folding A2 card. It features a white cardstock base.

The star of my card is this sweet little Bee Gnome. He is just adorable. I decided to make this in a different color palette. The typical bee themed palette is yellow and black. Of course my favorite colors are pink and a tealish or minty teal green color.   I started by/ creating the tiny polka dot paper and the diagonal plaid papers. I printed them out and used them as my various mats. I cut all my pieces out in white cardstock. I then colored them in with my markers. For the little gnome, I used a couple of the negative pieces that came from the fench to create some legs for him. Because I used foam tape behind him, I wanted to make sure his little shoes didn't get lost in the mix.  added some stickles glitter gle to his wings and the centers of the flowers.

Here is a closeup of the sweet little home, the fence and the grass die cuts. For the mats I used a couple of the wonky stitched square dies.

Here's a closer look at the cute little twine bos. I wrapped the twine around the patterned paper mat strips and then added a bow with a little gem in the center. 

Here's a closer look at the sweet little bumble bee with his glittered wings. You can also see the three gems I used for a little extra touch.

This closeup shows you the honeycomb slimline die I used to cut out the white honeycomb frame. I added that on top of the pink and white polka dot mat paper I created.

Here is a view of my card standing and at a slight angle. You can see all the dimension between the layers. It really adds so much depth to the card by adding in those extra layers of foam tape.

Here is one last look at my card from the opposite angle. I think this turned out so cute!

Bee Gnome

Fence & Grass

Bee Phrases

Honeycomb Slimline

Nested Wacky Stitched Rectangles

(Currently out of stock)

Don't forget to also check out the Cottage Cutz YouTube Channel for some great crafty videos!

Well that about covers it for today! Until the next time, have a wonderfully crafty day!

Take Me Back Tuesday More Bees Please

Hello Cottage Cutz friends,
Melinda here with you and today we are sharing a different type of post. We are calling it, Take Me Back Tuesday! From time to time on Tuesdays, we will share a fun compilation of past projects featuring some of our wonderful past dies.

This week's post features three dies from the Strawberries and Bees Release. The Bee Gnome, the Honey Bee and the Bee Phrases dies.

Bee Gnome

Honey Bee

Bee Phrases

Here are some of the amazing projects our designers created. Included are links to each post so you can get all the details for each project!

Bee Happy Spinner Card

Check out the details on how to create this fun spinner card by DT member Kristine B.

Bee Happy Honey Bee Card

A sweet fun fold card by Designer Pam M.

Welcome To Our Hive Slimline Card

Head over for all the details on this sweet Welcome card by Designer Mary M.

Happy As Can Bee Card And Soap Sleeve Set

Check out the details on this sweet card and soap sleeve set by former DT member Linh.

Buzzin' By To Say Hi Card

Buzz over to the post for details on this adorable card from Designer Mary M.

Sweet As Can Bee Gnome Slimline Card

Head over for all the sweet details on this honey of a card by Designer Pam M.

Whew that is some Buzz Worthy Crafty Inspiration! Sure to get your creative honey flowing! If you don't have these wonderful dies, head over to CottageCutz.com and pick them up while available!

Be sure to also check out the Cottage Cutz You Tube Channel. 

There are so many creative ideas there too! 

Until the next time, have a Sweet As Can Bee Crafty Kinda Day!

-Melinda