Create Stunning Sunflower & Beehive Cards with Spellbinders Dies

Hello crafty friends! Today, I’m sharing two cards I made using the Felt Sunflower Bloom Etched Dies and Felt Floral Beehive Etched Dies from the new Summer Felt Stitch & Create Collection by Nichol Spohr for Spellbinders. Even though these dies were designed for felt stitching, I decided to take a little creative detour and use them with cardstock instead. This twist on the original idea opened up so many fun possibilities, and I couldn’t wait to share what I discovered!

Create Stunning Sunflower & Beehive Cards with Spellbinders Dies:

Why I Love Using Felt Dies with Cardstock

When I first saw these dies, my mind went straight to felt stitching—so soft and tactile! But then I wondered, why not use them with cardstock for a fresh spin? I’ve always believed that dies can be more versatile than we think, and these projects were the perfect opportunity to prove it. By using cardstock, I found I had even more control over color choices and layering, and I was able to add some of my favorite inky details and faux stitching.

Using dies intended for felt with cardstock isn’t just a workaround—it’s a whole new way to play with these beautiful designs. The best part? It gives you the flexibility to use what you have on hand, especially if you’re like me and your stash is overflowing with colorful cardstock scraps just begging to be turned into something beautiful!

Sunflower Birthday Card Details

Let’s start with the Sunflower Birthday Card. For this one, I pulled out my Felt Sunflower Bloom Etched Dies and cut all the pieces twice from the Kaleidoscope 110 lbs Smooth Cardstock Pack. I wanted those sunflowers to have some depth, so I added a bit of ink blending to each petal and leaf. This step might seem small, but it really makes the flowers pop!

One of my favorite parts of this card was rolling the center of the sunflower. Even though these dies are meant to be used with felt, rolling the center piece from cardstock gave it such a cool dimensional look. To me, that’s the magic of crafting—taking a product and seeing how far you can stretch it.

Before layering everything up, I used the sunflower leaves as a stencil on my white card front. I blended a bit of Old Paper Distress Ink through the negative space to create a soft, leafy background. It’s such an easy way to add a bit of interest and texture.

I love adding little details, so I reached for my gold and white gel pens and added some faux stitching to the leaves and flower centers. It’s amazing how just a few pen lines can add that handmade touch and tie the whole design together. I popped the sunflowers up with foam adhesive and added a die cut “Happy Birthday” sentiment using the Classic Sentiments Etched Dies—a simple yet timeless greeting that worked perfectly for this card.

Beehive Hello Card

For the second card, I was all about the bees! Using the Felt Floral Beehive Etched Dies, I cut all the parts for the beehive and three adorable bees from cardstock. For the bee wings, I used a scrap of vellum—it added a lovely translucent effect that I just love for wings.

To create some dimension on the beehive, I added a bit of ink blending around the edges. I think it’s those little touches that bring flat die cuts to life. I also used my gel pens to add faux stitching on the beehive opening and the bees themselves. These small details make a big difference and are a great way to make your cards feel extra special.

For the background, I blended Tumbled Glass and Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide Inks on my white card front. This quick and easy technique turned a plain piece of cardstock into a soft sky-and-grass scene—perfect for the bees to buzz around! I attached the beehive and tucked the bees in, popping them up on foam adhesive for a bit of playful dimension. A simple “Hello” die cut from the Hello Smile Etched Dies was the perfect finishing touch.

Stretch Your Supplies and Try Something New

What I love most about this project is how it shows that you don’t have to stick to one medium. These dies were designed for felt, but they work just as beautifully with cardstock—maybe even better for some projects. It’s a great reminder that our supplies are more versatile than we often think, and sometimes all it takes is a little imagination to see new possibilities.

When I’m crafting, I always remind myself to play around and not be afraid to make mistakes. Some of my favorite cards have come from happy accidents or simply trying something different—like using these felt dies with cardstock! My pro tip: if you’re not sure how a die will look in cardstock versus felt, cut a few test pieces and see what happens. You might just find a new favorite technique.

Final Thoughts

I hope these cards spark some ideas for you and encourage you to look at your supplies in a new light. Whether you’re using felt, cardstock, or something else entirely, the most important thing is to have fun and make something that makes you smile. I’d love to see how you use these dies in your own projects—don’t forget to share with me or tag me on social media!

Thanks for dropping by today I hope that you found a little spark of creative inspiration with my project today. Wondering what I used in this project? Everything is linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails in the Materials Used section, or in the text below. Compensated affiliate links used when possible.

Materials Used:

Here you will find the list of supplies that I used to create today's card. All supplies are linked to supply sources below. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you.

Happy Stampin'

Rick Adkins

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