Upcoming Classes in Studio Bee

Studio Bee is located in Bradenton, Florida, and there are several upcoming classes for Cricut, Cuttlebug, and Copics! Here are the dates, times, and class fees. (All fees are payable in advance, by check or PayPal, please!)


Sat. Feb. 12 10:00 - 1:00? Cuttlebug Class  Learn lots of techniques,and finish four cards!  $10.00 Materials provided  (Bring your Cuttlebug and Plates!)  Door Prize!

Tue. Feb. 15 1:00 - 5:00 Copics Beginner Class $25.00 (Special offer on Markers for all students if ordered by Feb. 5th!)

Sat. Feb. 19th 10:00 - 2:00 Copics Intermediate Class $25.00 (lunch included) (Special offer on Markers for all students if ordered by Feb. 9th!)

Tue. March 1 1:00 - 5:00 
Cricut Project Class $10.00
Featuring Chipboard!
Materials provided

Tue. March 1 6:00 - 10:00 Cricut Project Class $10.00
Featuring Chipboard
Materials provided








Please send an email to BettyBeeDesigns at Hotmail.com regarding ANY class you might be interested in, and I will send you the complete class description, and payment information.

If you would like to earn your Cricut or Cuttlebug instruction class for FREE host the class in your home, with at least four paying guests, and your registration is free!

Viva La Divas!

Tiaras, pajamas, massages, "diamond rings', strawberry Belgian waffles, trophies, midnight madness, and ice cream sundaes... Oh, we DO know how to have a Scrapbooking Crop!!!

Another wonderful Cricut Swarm has come and gone....but the memories will last a lifetime. This is the group photo of all of us with our Mini-Me's! Our challenge was to create an 11 1/2" paper doll of ourselves, and these ladies did an awesome job!

These are just a few! It was so much fun recognizing our friends by their characteristics, loves, and expressions of their personalities. There were some serious trophies given for this competition!! (The most coveted pieces of plastic in all of Florida!!!)



Our next surprise was the opportunity to try out the Cricut Cake!!! It was really fun, and we learned a lot about Gum Paste. It was a little bit of a learning curve, but easily handled. It will be a lot more fun to tackle at home.

It wasn't exactly an Ace of Cakes prize winner, but not shabby for a very first attempt! The great part is that there is no waste with the gum paste. I can keep working with it, and make bigger and better decorations every time! This is totally fun!!!

Last, but not least, here are some of us enjoying a wonderful hand wax treatment after having our hands massaged by our friend Pat! Oh, what a treat after a busy scrapping weekend ..... ahhhh! Viva la Divas, forever!!!!

We are already saddling up for our next Round Up....to be held June 25-27, so, if you want to swarm with us, you'd best be a' gettin' ahold of me pretty soon to reserve your spot! She'll be fillin' up, and you'll be out in the cold, pardner!!! Wouldn't want that, ya' hear!!

Happy crafting ~

Awesome New Toys!!

You know, just about every day you have the chance to say "thanks" to someone, but once in a while there comes a time when someone special in your life does something just way beyond wonderful. Those times there just aren't words to say how much this person's kindness and friendship mean ... but you just hope they know. My friend, when you see this card, you will know, won't you? ♥♥♥

This really fun card is done with a great new JustRiteStamps large oval image, which I think is perfect on this cardstock from DCWV Sweet Stack, don't you? The geraniums are colored with Copics, and then dotted with Spica gels. The dots on the scallops are Paper Pearl paint. Isn't that fun? And how about that awesome fringe trim.....score!!! We hit the very best sale at JoAnn's, and we cleaned 'em out at 50 cents a yard! The ribbon is a perfect match, too, and it came from my favorite ribbon outlet in PA....then top the whole thing off with the ideal gems! Ta Daa!

I will have two more posts today....so it will be a busy one :)
I hope you are having a wonderful Easter weekend.

Happy crafting ~

Pink Baby Card

I was really thinking pink on this one! I wanted to show off another of the new Sizzix embossing folders, and this darling baby carriage just filled the bill for a precious baby card. After I ran it through to emboss the shape, I decided to cut it out, and did a little inking and added the doodle dots for fun. With some pink papers, and a soft ribbon, we can welcome the sweetest little girl.

This would work well for a shower, or as a greeting to mail to the new Mom, perhaps with a gift card enclosed, and tucked under the satin ribbon inside.

I hope this card will be just right for your next baby need.

A Flower for a Friend

A flower can say so many things, and this one is bringing bring cheerful thoughts from you. The paper is two sided, and is co-ordinated to give a very elegant look to the card. The border is a dimensional punch, and is accented with a single row on the top and a double row on the bottom. There are color matched fibers at the center of the flower adding a very special touch. Order yours today.

With Sympathy

When these times come up, we want the appropriate card to convey our feelings of caring and concern. My Sympathy card is embossed acrylic over kraft paper. Only the acrylic is colored, so it floats. The cathedral trim down the left side, as well as all other trim and lettering is dark green. The sheer ribbon and bow are a soft lilac. The pearls add a peaceful elegance that anchors the whole message.

New Arrival

It's Mellow Yellow week at Cuttlebug Challenge, and I created three distinctly diffent cards, all in yellow, to get folks going. Here they are:

This one is a sweet little giraffe from the New Arrival Cricut cartridge welcoming baby, as well as an image stamped on white and matted in yellow, then layered on a horizongal stripe over the soft yellow gingham background. The New Arrival embellishment at the lower right is a metallic piece given to me by a friend. Cute, eh?

Happy Seventh Birthday!

How fun it is to get a card with your special birthday spelled out all over it! This one is for a seven year old, but it could be done for any age. I chose a bright, vibrant yellow, accented with red ribbons and red pen work to make this a real eye-opener. The 7's are heat embossed in clear, making them like glass. The cupcake is embossed to mimic real papers and frosting, and there is plenty of diamond dust to make it all shine! The birthday message comes through loud and clear with the embossing in the lower corner. Happy Birthday to you........

A Sunny Hello

This sunny greeting features layers of crisp white, buttery yellow embossed flowers, then stamped sunflowers. The bow is shimmery and full. The Sunny Hello greeting is in rich chocolate brown. All of the edges are inked to give it dimension, and this card is sure to bring anyone a bit of sunshine.

Sorry I've been neglecting this blog for a while. I have been over at BettyBee's Buzz posting a new technique video, and a card challenge!!! It is a buzzing place to beeeeeeeeeee If you are a crafter, please note that any cards that are posted here are also posted on that site, with the instructions and materials listed. This site just shows the cards, and basics, usually intended for my clients. Of course, you are welcome to beeeeeeee here, but you might miss something fun!!!

BettyBee <@o<

Thank you Flower

This floral message of thanks is set on a damask looking background created by heat embossing a clear design on the black cardstock. The flower and ribbon stem, as well as the plaque in the upper right are all dimensional, and make a beautiful presentation. There is a single embossed medallion on the upper inside of the card as well. Who would you like to thank today? To order my cards, just leave a comment, or email me at the address listed on the right. Have a great day!!

SWEETS FOR MY SWEET!!!

The Luv Bug Weekend has officially begun! Welcome to the Blog Hop! If you happened here first (without coming as a link from Cassie's) click here to go to Start!! If you were directed here, you've got one quick step to take, and then you'll have your next word....... click here........
(I've got two blogs, and the goodies, and info are on the other one,,,,it's just over there....see????)

Bee Happy

Just buzzing by with a simple little card that could be a "B'day Card" or to cheer you...or even "welcome to your new hive"! The wings of the little bees are touched with a bit of shimmer to add life to them. And the funny little fellow above the hive will bring a smile to all.

Check out BettyBee's Buzz for announcements about upcoming events for Jan 30 - Feb 1!!!

Make a Wish ...

...and blow out the candles!! This card is certainly unique! The candles are ready to go with gold foil flames, and set atop embossed birthday messages that have been sanded to reveal the words in white. The ribbon spells out Happy Birthday and echoes the birthday hats and balloons of the background paper. This is a fun card for young or young at heart!

Thinking of Ewe!

Perhaps a note to a friend, or a special Valentine's message would be just right for this little Lamb. The bottom section is embossed with tiny hearts, the upper section has glitter and gloss for a really special look. Lambie-pie is embossed with the Cuttlebug to have swirls all over, just like curly wool. The inside of the card is white, so there is plenty of room for your personal message.

Thinking of You

This cheerful little card has a sparkling message to share. The butterfly sits upon a unique fabric-type covering that is lightly touched with prisma glitter. The ribbon is tied with a bow holding the "Thinking of You" chipboard message. Inside is another butterfly, also shimmering with irridescent glitter. (To find out the secret about this fabric, check out BettyBee's Buzz!)

Cuttlebug Challenge #15

Love is in the air with this embossed card. The glittered paisleys, florals and hearts cascade down the length of the card, and are tied at the center with a heart border by Martha Stewart. The message of love, is a stamp by StudioG. (For more info, please click over to my other blog, BettyBee's Buzz!)

Basic Little Black Dress

This little Any Occasion card is created on black cardstock, with the image stamped on glossy white. The black satin bow is accented with an adorned hat pin, and the pearls are repeated on the lace "hem" of the card. Inside the card is another piece of white cardstock featuring the scalloped lace edging along the bottom and stitching lines along the top.

Party!

Fluffles and Friends are ready to present your best wishes for just about any occasion. The image is stamped, then hand colored with water colors and baby oil gel. Best wishes!!!

Wild Thing!!!

Happy Valentines Day, or a big message for the heart throb in your life!! The big ape is from the Animal Kingdom cartridge, and he is swinging through the jungle with a big grin on his face. The hearts inside the card say "forever"....

Cuttlebug #14

My apologies that the cards you are looking for aren't here! We have had cyber-gremlins for a couple of days, and I couldn't upload the new card that I made for the challenge, so I shared one that I made back in August. Here's the rub.....it isn't even on this blog.....it's on my "sister" blog. Please click on the link in the right column "BettyBee's Buzz"! There you will find a whole list of Birthday posts, and it's there. I hope you will find the blog hopping worth while. Thanks for stopping by!!

Happy Scrapping!!!

Thank You in Chocolate!

What better way to say "thanks" than with chocolate! The embossed background on this card gives the feeling of rich, dark cocoa, while the pink and flowers carry the Thank You message loud and clear. There are tiny pink gems accenting the swirls and thank you frame. Thank You with a Flourish!!!