Queen Bee & Poppy Floral Birthday Cards

I went through a phase where everything I made was on craft paper with black ink. Calligraphy, illustrations, doodles, whatever. I don't know if phase is the right word though, because let's get real, craft paper with black ink is pretty timeless, and downright swoon-worthy.

Here are two birthday cards I made on craft paper with black ink calligraphy. 

1. The Queen Bee

Queen Bee Birthday Card

This card was for my dear mother-in-law. She doesn't exactly have the "Queen Bee" personality in the traditional sense, and after I made it I realized that I don't think she even like bugs that much. However, I made the card with the endearing implication that she is the matriarch  and creator of the family. I think she liked it, regardless of the gigantic bug on the front page. I will say, though, that if I had to choose any insect, a bee would bee at the top of my list. They are quite beautiful and complex little creatures. And they make honey.

2. Poppy 

Poppy Birthday Card

One of my sisters-in-law loves poppy flowers. And I love flowers in general. Seriously, I am always happy to illustrate anything floral themed. My mom always had a large garden when we were growing up and I used to spend hours sitting on the rocks, usually trying to sneak up on dragonflies. Maybe my hours in the garden as a child is the reason I appreciate bees so much? Anyways, that's how this poppy birthday card came into being.