Doodlebug Design Inc Blog: BEE HAPPY YOU'RE SO SWEET LAYOUT

Saturday, June 28, 2025

BEE HAPPY YOU'RE SO SWEET LAYOUT | with Tarrah

The Bee Happy collection is bursting with sunshine, honey, and the cutest little bees and bears you’ve ever seen! It was the perfect match for a cherished photo of my mum and me — a memory I wanted to document in a cheerful, lighthearted way!

I started by layering multiple colored cardstock, deciding on a bold black base to ground the layout, I then added teal and yellow borders to make everything pop and give it that classic Doodlebug vibrancy. I machine stitched a border on the white cardstock, I love the hand-sewn touch added to my layouts.

To create that fun circular focal point, I used the Shadow Box Insert Kit as a guide and started layering stickers and die cuts from the stickers and sprinkles packs provided in the kit. I filled the circle with bees, flowers, honey pots, bears, clouds, and even a hive on a branch. The mix of dimension using foam adhesive, color, and whimsy really brings this cluster to life — it looks like the bees are buzzing right off the page.

I printed my photo 3' x 4' and backed it with a darker patterned paper to help it stand out against the colorful background. I added the “Sweet Memories” label sticker across the bottom corner of the photo and layered a floral die cut over the photo to disguise the background in the photo.

Below the circle, I added the phrase “You’re So Sweet” from the Chit Chat pack, paired with a green scallop border strip from the This and That sticker sheet to anchor it visually. And of course, I added the stamped date under the photo.

This layout makes me smile every time I look at it — it’s such a happy reminder of a sweet day and was so fun to make. The Bee Happy collection is seriously perfect for spring, summer, or anytime you want to add a little buzz of joy to your projects. Happy crafting!