Art Impressions holds a special place in many crafters' hearts, famous for Bonnie's charming stamps! While those classics are always a joy, the recent additions of dies to their lineup have been a fantastic evolution. Thinking back, I started my cardmaking journey with paper piecing. While I later fell in love with stamping, the ease of paper piecing with dies still brings me so much creative enjoyment.
That's why I was instantly smitten with one of their newest releases: the adorable 6041 - Flower & Bug Dies! This set is pure charm, creating a sweet flower with a stem and even a little tag. But the real stars are undoubtedly the chubby bee and the cheerful ladybug – they're just too cute! I knew this set would be perfect for an interactive card, so I decided to create a 3D slider card! The magic happens when you open it – the flower and those darling insects pop right up for a delightful surprise!

I created the interactive slider base, using several patterns from the 5955 - Encouragement PP (Paper Pack). Then, I built the pop-up scene, starting with a simple grassy base. I assembled the flower from the die set and tucked it into the grass, along with the sweet ladybug. One of the bees was strategically attached at the fold to ensure it pops up when the card is opened. For a touch of whimsy, I added another bee "floating" above the flower, secured with a strip of acetate hidden behind the bloom!
I stamped a sweet sentiment onto the tag die-cut using a phrase from the 5866 - Mini Birthday Sentiment Set and tucked it behind the flower so it peeks out. To add a little sparkle and texture, I applied Stickles to the center of the flower and finished the base off with a loop of baker's twine tied in a bow, accented with a gem.
I had so much fun creating this interactive card with the 6041 - Flower & Bug Dies! This set is incredibly versatile and would be a wonderful addition to any Art Impressions collection.
If you're ready to add this charming set (or any other crafty goodies!) to your stash, be sure to visit the Ai Store this weekend. They have everything you need – stamps, dies, papers, and accessories – to bring your creative ideas to life!

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