Cute as a Bug Card Sneak Peek from the Upcoming Jan–April Mini
Cute as a Bug Card ideas are even more fun when they involve a sneak peek of what’s coming in the Jan–April Mini Catalog. This sweet bug-themed card uses several products from the upcoming suite, and I couldn’t wait to share it. The designer paper does almost all the work, and the extra details make it even more cheerful.
Let's Build the Card
To begin, I trimmed the patterned paper featuring the bugs on a picnic blanket. They’re surrounded by blackberries and little accents that feel straight out of a garden storybook. That full scene became my entire card front. I layered it onto a slightly larger piece of Poppy Parade cardstock to give it a thin, bright frame.
Before attaching the panel to the card base I wrapped the Old Olive Rickrack Ribbon around the lower part of the design and secured the ends on the back. The texture is playful but still subtle, which works well when the paper is already so cute.
Next I stamped the “spread joy” sentiment from the Sweet Bugs stamp set in Poppy Parade ink on white cardstock. I cut it out using a smaller rectangle from the retired Stitched Rectangles Dies. Because it's sitting over the ribbon I used three narrow strips of Foam Adhesive Strips to help keep it level. This keeps the sentiment from tilting and gives a more polished look. I'll be adding some Foam Adhesive Sheets to my next order!
I added one of the little Lady Bug Garden Epoxy Shapes in the bottom right corner of the sentiment strip. These tiny bugs are irresistible and perfect for cards with soft, garden-like colors.
For the envelope I glued a piece of coordinating blackberry-and-strawberry designer paper to the flap. It measured about 5-7/8 by 2-1/2 inches. Once dry I trimmed around the flap for a clean finish. It completes the set and makes the card feel even more special.
This Cute as a Bug Card is quick, colorful, and a perfect preview of what’s coming in January. Are you excited?!?
Want more sneak peeks from the Jan–April Mini? Keep watching this blog for more new projects coming soon.
In the meantime, you can check out this cute birthday card that also features a lady bug!
