Handmade Valentine’s Day card featuring smiling bees, black and white patterned paper, and a Real Red card base with gold accents

I had so much fun making the “Bee My Valentine” card I shared recently, but I couldn’t resist playing around with the layout one more time!

I wanted to show you how easily you can completely change the “vibe” of a card just by swapping out the Designer Series Paper.

For this version, I used that striking black, white, and gold patterned paper. It makes the yellow on the bees pop right off the page, and the little pop of red (with the gold embellishment!) adds just the right amount of sweetness.

Close-up of a handmade masculine Valentine card featuring stamped yellow bees with vellum wings, black and white geometric paper, and a red heart accent, created with the Stampin' Up! Bee My Valentine Bundle.

It’s a little less “cutesy” and a little more “classy”—but just as fun to make!

Card Details to Notice:

The Vellum Wings: They soften the look against the bold geometric background.
The Dotted Trail: Stamped in gray to suggest movement without overpowering the design.
The Pop of Red: That single heart draws the eye right to the sentiment!

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I hope this inspires you to take a stamp set you love and try it with a completely different background pattern today.

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Bee My Valentine Stamp Set (Images & Sentiments)
Bee Builder Punch (Cuts out the bee body, wings, and hearts)

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P.S. Did you notice the second bee winking? 😉 It’s those little details that make this set so charming!

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Stampin’ Up! Bee My Valentine Card Supplies

Bee My Valentine Photopolymer Stamp Set [162547] $21.00	Bee Builder Punch [162553] $26.00	Textured Notes Dies [165555] $31.00	Flower Accents [165171] $8.50	Modern Christmas 12″ X 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper [165990] $16.50
Vellum 12″ X 12″ Specialty Paper [167099] $10.00	Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [102482] $14.00	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [166780] $14.00	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $11.00	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad [147087] $9.00
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad [147113] $9.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.00	Clear Block B [117147] $7.00	Clear Block C [118486] $8.00	Clear Block D [118485] $9.50

Basic Cardmaking Supplies

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $140.00 includes a Specialty Plate	Specialty Plate [154711] $11.00 use with 3D embossing folders	Paper Trimmer [152392] $28.00	Bone Folder [102300] $8.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $12.00
Blending Brushes [153611] $15.00	Small Blending Brushes [160518] $14.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $9.00 use to clean photopolymer (clear) stamps	Clear-Mount Stamp Cases [119105] $9.00 use to store a damp Simply Shammy	Stampin’ Scrub [126200] $21.00
Stampin’ Mist [153648] $13.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [154031] $7.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.25	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00
Stampin’ Seal+ [149699] $12.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $6.00	Silicone Craft Sheet [127853] $6.50

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Whether you are Team Pink or Team Red, the Bee My Valentine Bundle proves its versatility with this final look. If you have been searching for masculine Valentine’s Day card ideas or a handmade card for him, this Real Red and Basic Black version is the perfect solution. It keeps the exact same measurements as the pink version but delivers a bold, classic style that works for husbands, grandsons, and friends alike.

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If you love this bold Real Red and Basic Black version of the Bee My Valentine card, save it to your Pinterest board! It is the perfect inspiration for when you need a handmade card for the men in your life—whether it’s for a husband, grandson, or friend.

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