****Make it Cute****
or Anything Goes
I started with an adorable Penny Black bear, holding a bouquet of flowers. I stamped the image in black ink and clear heat embossing before watercolouring and then fussy-cutting. I set it aside.
Onto the background ... I placed a honeycomb stencil over my card front, masking off the bottom. I sponged first with Mustard Seed Distress Ink, followed by Wild Honey ink, fading to light as I worked my way up from the bottom. I stamped the image again in black ink onto my sponged card front; then paper pieced in the image I fussy-cut on top. I added a simple sentiment to finish the card.
Close-up ...
Sending this card to the following challenges:
Seize the Birthday #314 - CAS with a Stencil
Thanks for stopping by!
Stamps: Flower Teddy (Penny Black); Birthday Blowout (Poppy Stamps - retired)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)Ink: Black (Memento); Distress Inks: Brushed Corduroy, Gathered Twigs, Spiced Marmalade, Crackling Campfire, Mustard Seed, Wild Honey, Mowed Lawn, Ground Espresso (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, Honeycomb stencil (Penny Black), sponges, red chalk
Challenges:
Seize the Birthday #314 - CAS with a Stencil
He's fussy-cut?! Oh my! Your skills are amazing, along with amazing coloring and stenciling -- this is really a sweet card, Loll
ReplyDeleteWith all the shades of Fall, this little cutie blends in so sweetly giving him a peek-a-boo feel, Loll! Just darling!
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Your coloring of that sweet teddy is perfect, as is your fussy cutting. I love the way you stenciled the background. This would fit our CAS with a stencil challenge at Seize the Birthday. Hope to see you in our gallery.
ReplyDeleteAdorable bouquet bear atop that vibrant honeycomb, Loll - love your inking & coloring!!
ReplyDeleteYou know how I love your teddy bear coloring Loll and this one is no exception...he's absolutely ADORABLE! I love his Fall bouquet and that gorgeous honeycomb background too! Sweet, sweet card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteAnd MAKE IT CUTE you did!! So very sweet, Loll!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable bear - so incredibly sweet! Beautifully coloured and so perfect set against the honeycomb background!
ReplyDeleteOh My.....Your Birthday Card is so Adorable, Loll:-) I had such a fun, special 80th birthday Celebrating with Denny today:-) He made a delicious Dinner and Birthday Cake that we enjoyed all day:-) Love and Hugs, Nancy
ReplyDeleteA very sweet creation and effective stencil work, many thanks for sharing and joining us at We Love Stamping challenge.
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Utterly adorable, such a cute bear, beautifully coloured and masterfully fussy cut! xxx
ReplyDeleteYour teddy bear is so cute Loll. :)
ReplyDeleteReally adorable card.
ReplyDeleteHope you are keeping well.
x Karen
This is such a cute and gorgeous card. Love the beautiful colours you used. Thanks for playing along with us at We Love Stamping.
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Thanks for entering your sweet teddy in our gallery at STB. He is so cute and I love your stenciled honeycomb background.
ReplyDeleteThis fuzzy little fella is just perfect in front of the honey comb background. Your fussy cutting skills are out of this world! This is just as cute as could be.
ReplyDeleteYou always do a fantastic job bringing those PB bears to life, Loll, and he looks great surrounded by all the colors of Fall.
ReplyDeleteSuch a super, cute card. Love how you fussy cut and then placed it over the stamped image. That's a clever tip xxx
ReplyDeleteYou have the magic touch with these sweet bears, Lolly! I'm amazed that you fussy cut this image! The card is so bright and happy. It's sure to bring a smile!
ReplyDeleteWell, of course the bear is as sweet and adorable as can be, and there couldn't be a better background than the stenciled honeycomb. You've made it so rich and alive and simply precious! I would not think you'd fussy cut the image had you not mentioned it. Lovelovelove!
ReplyDeleteAW! What a delightful bear and card. x
ReplyDeleteLove the shading on your honey comb.
ReplyDeleteLoll, I love his Fall inspired card and that gorgeous honeycomb background. That teddy could not be any cuter! Thanks for starting the gallery so strong at Seize the Birthday.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fall colours, I just love those yellows and browns and such a cute teddy bear xx
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us at we love stamping this month Loll. Your little bear is a delight and so cute. Just perfect for our challenge. Love that vibrant yellow too xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute little bear Loll! Your watercolouring looks amazing and paper piecing "him" gives lovely dimension. Love the stencilled background too, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteI love that adorable bear, Loll! And WOW, what fabulous fussy cutting! Very bright and festive birthday card. Glad you shared it with us at STB.
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