Monday, 5 May 2025

May 2025

 It seems like no time since the last class, lol... 

We are meeting up again on 24th May, and these are the cards we will be making this time.


The first card is our Christmas card, and this one is made on a 6 x 6 scalloped card base, and uses lots of techniques - embossing, die cutting, stamping and colouring!  All equipment will be provided, so only your normal craft kit is required, such as glue, foam pads, small scissorrs etc.

The second card is a birthday card (although, other sentiments stamps will be available if you want the card for a different occasion.  This one is on a 7 x 5 card base, and involves stamping.  I have been kind, and the sprig has already been die cut for you, to save some time!  As always, equipment (stamps, inks etc) will be provided for you.



Lastly, we have a quick and easy card using a print out from Crafty Witches.   This is made using a DL card base, and the only equipment needed will be DS tape or glue, and scissors or a trimmer!



Saturday, 19 April 2025

April 2025 - now on 3rd May 2025

 I know it is a bit confusing, but April's class will now be held on 3rd May, due to a clash with the hall's availability.

This month, we will be making these three cards -


First, is our usual Christmas card. This one is made using an embossing folder and gilding wax.

The second is a lovely clean and simple card, made using a scoreboard and a few simple die cuts.

The last card is a choice between these two stamped images - either the dress, or the flowers.


As always, normal craft kit will be required, but for card three, distress oxide inks will be available to make the background colours.


Saturday, 8 March 2025

March 2025

This month the class will be led by Jackie - and will be the following cards.

A basic craft kit will be needed (glue/ds tape, scissors or trimmer) because minimal additional equipment has been used this month.  Extras like stickles glue etc will be available on the day.

Card 1

A happy card for any occasion - this one was made using a new file from the Crafty Witches, and I really would recommend checking out their website.  This file was a new development for them - all the pieces are produced on sheets ready to print, cut out and make and they are very reasonably priced.  Check them out here: The Crafty Witches


Card 2 

The second card - 5 x 7 foldback card


Card 3 

Our Christmas card for this month.


This card base was made using an SVG file from The Gentleman Crafter - I cut it out using my Scan n Cut machine.  He produces new files every week on his patreon account, and membership to this is very reasonable.

Friday, 7 February 2025

February 2025

The class this month will be led by Shirley.  Again, there are 2 birthday cards, and 1 Christmas card.  Normal craft kit will be needed, i.e. scissors, glue, ds tape, trimmer etc.

The first birthday card is a decoupaged butterfly on a 6 x 6 card base.


The second birthday card is a reversed easel card


And lastly, the Christmas card is a clean and simple one, made with die cut christmas trees.  A sentiment of your choice to be added to this one.



Sunday, 26 January 2025

January 2025

 The class this month is led by Jackie, and we will be making three cards - 2 Birthday, and 1 Christmas.


The first birthday card was a folded back scalloped edge  6 x 6 card base.  The backing paper and image for the centre topper were sourced from Crafty Witches and cut down to size.

The second birthday card was made using a 7 x 5 white card base, with 2 frames cut out using the scan n cut, and a Tattered Lace die of the lady sitting at the table.  The flowers can be die cut or punched, and gems were placed in the centre.

 

The Christmas card was made using a generic stepper card base die and some papers from Crafty Witches.  The poinsettia was a die too - sorry, brand unknown for both of these!



Wednesday, 1 January 2025

New year, new start

 I've been very remiss in keeping this blog up to date and to be fair, it was looking a bit tired and jaded, reflecting that.

So, I've had a bit of a revamp! The background is changed, the layout is changed, and I plan to post the next months cards here straight after the class each month.


Tuesday, 2 April 2024

March 2024

 

Today the group is led by Shirley and we will be making 3 cards.  You will need your normal kit (glue, ds tape, scissors, mat etc) as well as some ink pads to colour the flower.  If you don't have any ink pads, don't worry as extras will be available to you.


Card 1


Card 2


Card 3

February 2024

 Jackie is leading the class this month, and we will be making the following cards:

Card 1

This card is a stepper card, decorated with printed images and paper flowers.

Card 2 - 6 x 6 

This card is a simple die cut image, which is matted and layered onto a plain card base

Card 3 - 7 x 5

This card is a layered one with printed and inked images, paper flowers and ribbon.




Monday, 22 January 2024

January 2024 - a new year begins

Welcome to a new year at Busy Bees!

This month there are 3 more cards, courtesy of Shirley.  You should bring a scoreboard/trimmer if you have them along with your normal craft kit - but there will be equipment available for you to borrow if you don't have it.

Card 1 - this will be made using an embossing folder and inks.  You can choose which of these 2 folders you want to use on the day


                                                          

Card 2 - This is a quick and simple card made using printed paper and inks.

Card 3 - This card is made using die cuts and plain card - a good way to use up offcuts!

  

Wednesday, 4 October 2023

October 2023

We are very much in the Christmas spirit now - 3 more Christmas cards are on the menu for this month's class, led by Jackie.

Because there is quite a bit of die cutting, and a limited amount of time,  a lot of the prep work will be done before the class, so you will only need to bring your normal crafting kit - scissors, ds tape, glue, sticky pads, a pokey tool and a cutting mat.

Card 1

This card is made using a stepper card die (one of my favourite card shapes, to be honest) and a snowglobe die set.  The wonderfully vibrant image in the globe can be found on the The Witches Cauldron (thecraftywitches.co.uk)  All of the images there are available to download, and I printed this one out using matte photo paper and my epson ecotank printer.

Card 2

This is a card made also using images from the Crafty Witches, and a frame die.

Card 3

This card is an advent card, and is made with a Moonstone die from Hunkydory.  The die, and also pads with a selection of 12 top and bottom sheets can be obtained from Hunkydory or Amazon.


Alternatively, this card can be done as an easel card, with room on the base of the card then for a sentiment or other personalisation.