DIY Wooden Bees from Wooden Biscuits 🐝

If you’ve been following along with my Facebook projects, you know I’ve been all about the bee theme lately — and this week’s project is no exception! These charming little wooden bees are made from something unexpected… wooden biscuits! (Not the kind you eat 😉). They’re quick, inexpensive, and the perfect way to add a whimsical, rustic touch to your décor or craft projects. Watch the Facebook live of this project here.

Supplies You’ll Need:

• Wooden biscuits (I ordered mine from Amazon — they came in three sizes, but I used the largest for these bees)
• Waverly Antiquing Wax (or wood stain, or watered-down brown paint)
• Yellow acrylic paint
• Baby wipes (for applying color)
• Black acrylic paint
• Ink pad or distress ink (optional, for edging)
• Black craft wire
• Pliers
• Hot glue gun & glue sticks
• Black & white gingham ribbon
• Raffia
• Mini sunflower embellishment
• Magnet, clothespin, or clip (optional, for finishing)
  

Step 1: Create the Base Color

Start by using two wooden biscuits for the wings and one for the body/head. Apply Waverly Antiquing Wax over all three pieces to give them a stained wood look — without the mess of traditional stain. Wipe off any excess with a baby wipe.

Step 2: Add the Yellow Sheer Color

While the antiquing wax is still fresh, use a baby wipe to apply yellow paint in thin, sheer layers. Keep wiping on more color until you get a warm, honey-toned finish. This layered effect makes the bees look rustic and natural.

Step 3: Distress the Edges

Once dry, lightly sand the edges for a worn look, then dab on some ink around the perimeter to add depth and vintage charm.

Step 4: Paint the Stripes

On the body piece, paint a solid black head at the top and black stripes across the lower half. This instantly gives that signature bee look!

Step 5: Add the Antennae

Cut two small pieces of black craft wire and twist them with pliers to form little antennae. Hot glue them in place at the top of the head.

Step 6: Assemble & Embellish

Arrange the two “wing” biscuits behind the body and hot glue everything together. To hide the spot where all three pieces meet, tie some gingham ribbon and raffia together, glue them on, and top with a mini sunflower for texture and charm.

Step 7: Add Your Finishing Touch

These bees are adorable on their own — but you can make them even more functional:

• Magnets: Glue a round magnet on the back to display on your fridge.
• Clips: Add a clothespin or alligator clip so you can attach them to greenery, baskets, or gifts.

How I’m Using Mine
I made several of these bees and couldn’t resist clipping them onto greenery in a vase. But you’ll have to come back next week to see how I incorporated them into my DIY bee hive project and my bee-themed tablescape — it’s the sweetest way to pull it all together! 🐝🌻

💛 Tip: Wooden biscuits are lightweight, making them easy to use in a variety of craft projects — and because they’re flat, you can store a whole bunch without taking up space.

Want to watch me do this project? Click here to watch!