Bonus Bee Day Class Inspiration Part 2: Make SWEET Cards and Tags (+ Bonus Tim Holtz Fabric Idea!!)
Hey friends! We’re back—just like we promised—with FOUR stunning brand-new ideas from the fabulous Nichol Spohr, all featuring our 2025 Bee Day Class Kit!
Even better? There’s a FREE Virtual Class that just dropped yesterday, and it’s packed with inspiration to help you get the most out of your kit! (if you missed our LIVE virtual class yesterday, click or tap HERE to rewatch all the FUN!)
Didn’t snag the full kit? No problem! Many of the goodies are available to purchase individually, so you can mix, match, and grab your faves.
Don’t miss the video below—it’s bursting with crafty magic!
WATCH THE VIDEO:
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But, WAIT…. there’s MORE!!!
Nichol was SO inspired by this sweet theme that she made an adorable storage post with NEW Tim Holtz Fabrics! Read on to learn more and to get the pattern for this design free, click or tap here.
Prepare Fabric
- Spray all fabric with spray starch and allow to hang dry. (I like to starch my fabric for increased piecing precision).
- Cut Yellow Bundle, Neutral Bundle, and Onyx fabric according to Bee Block instructions.
- Additonal cut Onyx fabric:
- 2 – 2” x 12” Onyx fabric strips (for sides of block)
- 1 – 2 1/2” x 12” Onyx fabric strip (above zipper)
- 1 – 12” x 15” Onyx fabrric (for back of back)
Lining fabric:
2 – 12” x 15” lining fabric
Stabilizer:
Cut 2 Soft & Stable pieces to 12” x 15”.
Piece the bee block according to the pattern instructions.
Sew one 2” x 12” Onyx strip to the left side of the block and sew the second strip to the right side. (They may be slightly longer than the block. That is on purpose. Square up the top of the block and then sew the 2 1/2” x 12” strip to the top. This, too, will be a little longer than the block. You can square up now if desired or wait until quilting is finished.
Quilting
- Layer the quilt block on top one of the 12” x 15” Soft & Stable pieces and finish with a lining piece. The soft & stable will be in between the front and front lining of bag. Quilt as desired. I quilted a cross hatch pattern 1” apart.
- Once quilted I trimmed the bag to measure 11” wide. I trimmed a 2 1/2” strip from the top of the bag. (Don’t trim the rest of the bag yet.)
- For the back of the bag, layer the 12” x 15” Onyx fabric, Soft & Stable, and other lining panel the same as for the front. Quilt as desired.
Attach zipper:
- Attach the zipper to the bottom front panel by stitching right sides together. Fold the zipper/panel down and top stitch close to the seam to help hold the zipper down and give a nice finished look.
- Attach the zipper to the top of the panel in the same way. Make sure your zipper pull/pulls are in the center of the bag and trim down the bag front so that it measures approximately 11” x 14 1/2”. Your bag might be slightly smaller/larger based on quilting.
Finishing:
- Measure the front of your bag once the zipper is attached. Mine measured 11” x 14 1/2”.
- Trim the background to the same size.
- Add label. (Now is a good time to add a label to the back or a woven label to the seam allowance if using.)
- Place the panels right sides together and sew around the bag. Make sure and leave the zipper open a bit so that you can turn the bag right side out.
- Serge or zigzag stitch the seams and turn bag right side out. Give it a good press and adorn with a cute Honeycomb Shaker Tag! Keep your Bee Day Kit components or other ongoing projects in your adorable bee-themed project bag!
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Additional supplies needed:
- White or beige neutral fabric for inside lining of bag
- Soft & Stable Foam Stabilizer
- 12” or longer zipper
- Coordinating Thread
- Sewing machine with a walking foot
- Needle & Embroidery Floss
- Optional: iron on label, spray starch
Thanks so much for stopping by, and thanks to Nichol for being our guest! We hope you enjoyed this BONUS inspiration with our Bee Day kit!
Bonus Bee Day Class Inspiration Part 1: Gift Bag + Thank You Card!
Hey, crafty friends!
We’re back—just like we promised—with two gorgeous new projects from the amazing Shari Carroll, all created with our 2025 Bee Day Class Kit!
Even sweeter? Our FREE Virtual Class premiered yesterday and it’s absolutely buzzing with inspiration to help you make the most of your kit.
(If you couldn’t join us live, no worries—click HERE to watch the replay and catch all the fun!)
Didn’t grab the full kit? You can still join in the fun—many of the kit components are available individually, so you can pick your favorites and get crafting!
Watch the video below—it’s packed with creative ideas and Bee Day magic you won’t want to miss!
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Stay tuned! MORE NEW inspiration from Nichol Spohr is coming later today!
Our Create Together Bee Day Class is NOW Available!
A Huge THANK YOU to Everyone Who Joined Us Live for Our Third Exciting Virtual Class of 2025!
We had an absolute blast Creating Together with all of you, and we hope you enjoyed it just as much as we did! Your energy, creativity, and enthusiasm made this class unforgettable, and we’re so grateful to have shared this special experience with such an amazing community.
Missed the class? You can catch it on rewatch:
Missed the class? No worries! You can catch all the fun whenever it’s convenient for you. Just click or tap the image above to watch the class on-demand—pause, rewind, and rewatch as much as you’d like to soak in every detail and technique! Remember! If you love all of the products in this class you can get our exclusive Bee Day Bundle — while supplies last!
Now, let’s dive right into the three fun projects we created together and the supplies you’ll need to bring them to life. Get ready to spark your creativity all over again—let’s keep the magic going!
Project #1 Sweet Card:
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Project #2 Honeycomb Tag:
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Project #3 Thanks Card:
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