I made this card for the Critter Crazy Challenge #113 - Anything with Critters Goes. My friend, Faith, in on the Design Team. I'm happy to finally had a chance to make a card to join in. :)
I die-cut the bear from Soft Suede cardstock and used a fine-tip black marker to go over the scored design of the die. I used a SU! black marker to go along the outside edge as well. It (sort of) looks like it's a stamp, but it's all a die. Today I saw a video where Jo Simons inked a background die and then pressed a piece of cardstock over top. What a great idea. I will try that next time. :)
I sponged around the outside of the die with Gathered Twigs distress ink and then added some red chalk for the cheeks, and a few details with a white acrylic pen. I created the background with a piece of red plaid paper with real red strip at the bottom for the bear to rest on. The sentiment is computer generated. To finish, the main panel was popped up with foam onto a white card base for a little dimension.
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Sending this card to the following challenges:
NBUS Challenge #89 - first time using this bear die
Thanks for stopping by!
Stamps: n/a
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Soft Suede cardstock (SU!); Red plaid patterned paper, Real Red cardstock (SU!)Ink: Gathered Twigs distress ink (Tim Holtz); Basic Black Stampin' Marker (SU!)
Accessories: Tired Bear die (Temu Canada), fine-tip black marker, red chalk, white acrylic paint pen (Posca)
Challenges:
27 comments:
I was sure it was a stamp, not a die. Great idea to highlight the cut edges with a black fineliner. As always, your coloring is so soft, perfect for the sweet little bear who looks a little disoriented. A wonderful Christmas card, my dear Loll.
hugs,
BozenA xx
Love your card,,, that bear looks like I feel...🤣
Your tired bear is adorable and it does look like a stamp. You did a great job adding all the details. The red plaid paper is perfect with him. Love your card. Have a great weekend.
Well that little fellow is just darling. Love your card.
Hurry, Santa, hurry fast as this little bear really needs a pick-me-up! Just so precious, Loll!
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What a cutie, Loll. He just wouldn't look the same without the black lines drawn in. It's such a great sentiment too.
I love a Christmas plaid and think this is so sweet, Lolly! I love how you have added the outlines and how darling and perfect the sediment is! Great to see you in the NBUS gallery again! Love, Dolly
He is DARLING, Loll! Love his sweet flop and his anticipation for what's to come
Such a cute bear - he looks like he can barely stay awake waiting for Santa. Love the plaid background!
Awwwww...your die cut bear is absolutely ADORABLE Loll, and yes, he does look a little sleepy! Your details on him are so sweet and I love the red plaid background too! Sweet, sweet card my friend...LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)
What a great technique for this darling bear die, Lolly! I'm loving the red background papers! An adorable Christmas card, my friend!
What a great die and you have really given him some character with your additions. I hope we see more of him in the future. Love the plaid wallpaper too xx
How SWEET!! I love your take on our Clean & Simple challenge with your little bear trying to be patient! Thanks for sharing with us at Sparkles Christmas - Melissa DT
I love this! The bear is so cute, and the tip about outlining the die cut is genius as it really makes him stand out. I shall definitely try both methods 😃xxx
What a cutie Loll - love how you have used the pens to highlight the bears joints and outline.
Blessings
Maxine
This sleepy fella couldn't be any cuter! I thought it was a stamp. Your drawn details are perfectly done!!
So sweet and you gave him a soft place to rest and wait. He is adorable. Love his cheeks!
He is a cutie and looks so sweet plopped down in front of the red plaid background!
Super card, this bear has so much personality and your papers are perfect as a backdrop.
Thank you for sharing your creativity with us at Critter Crazy Challenge this month.
Anne - CCC-DT
He's so cute! Gosh, I sure would have thought he was a stamp. Your edges are so precise. Now I'm thinking what I might have I could do this with. Love the plaid and the whole CAS-ness of your card. This darling little guy does appear to be all tired out waiting for Santa!
Oh WOW! I thought the bear was a stamp! Great idea to use the black pen. He's such a cutie. Love the plaid background too xx
I always learn something when I visit, Loll and this die certainly fooled me into believing it was a stamp. The sleepy bear is so sweet and your penwork brings him to life. I'll be looking at my dies with a new squint after this! Gorgeous card.
Hope you are keeping well.
Hugs,
Carol x
Love it. The bold plaid and red looks great on the white base and the bear says it all!
This bear is absolutely adorable, I love the background, just perfect for him, great sentiment too. Thanks for joining in our challenge at Critter Crazy Loll. x
What a sweet bear Loll, and the red check paper and the ed sentiment strip below it make the perfect background for this little cutie...a really fun card. x
Great design with that plaid background and your cute little bear! Thanks for sharing with us at Sparkles Christmas Challenge!
So cute a wonderful design. Thanks for joining us for our challenge at Sparkles Christmas Challenges. Caz. DT.
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