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Happy Bear-thday!

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By Whimsey
Hi friends - it's HUMP DAY, we are halfway to the weekend - woot, woot!

And please make certain you are sitting down...I, yes I, created a card WITHOUT FLOWERS! I know, I know - possibly the most shocking news you've received this week, yes? LOL


I finally inked up the Diagonal Design background and embossed on white card stock; I sponged on lots of Spun Sugar using Picked Raspberry around the edges. I used MFT's Blueprints for the main panel - I never put that die set away; I think I use it on almost every single card!


Fun on the inside too!


I set that aside and cut a wonky circle, stamped the bear, masked and stamped the presents. Some Copic coloring and shading with pencils finished the images off. I added a strip of vellum, some thread and enamel dots. I curved the sentiment on an acrylic block so it would follow the shape of the circle...and I stamped the image again in pink on the inside panel (see above), adds that extra surprise to the inside!

Thanks for stopping by; hope you have a great rest of your week!

Hugs!


WHAT'S IT TAKE?
Papers: Neenah 80 lb. white, polka dot vellum, light pink card base
Ink: Lawn Fawn Jet Black, Distress Inks: Picked Raspberry, Spun Sugar
Accessories: white embossing powder, Copics, MFT Wonky Circles, enamel dots, thread, MFT Blueprints

Challenges:
  Crafting by designs - anything goes
  Crafty Creation Challenges - anything goes
  Watercooler Wednesday Challenge - all about birthdays
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  1. Nora NollAugust 9, 2017 at 1:35 PM

    This is such an adorable card!!! I LOVE the background.

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  2. FionaAugust 10, 2017 at 6:20 AM

    Such a gorgeous card - I love that little bear and I really like that thread and the enamel dots behind - thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday this week

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  3. Anna-KarinAugust 13, 2017 at 4:16 AM

    Beautiful card. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Creations. Hope to see you back soon again. Anna-Karin DT

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  4. Penny HanuszakAugust 13, 2017 at 3:56 PM

    Michele this is such a cute little birthday bear image, and coloured so wonderfully. I really like how the Diagonal embossing creates such a great background and is perfect for showcasing the bear. Thanks so much for sharing with us at the Watercooler Wednesday "Birthday" challenge this week.

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  5. AileenAugust 13, 2017 at 8:14 PM

    Fabulous card, love your design.

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  6. Heidi WeaverAugust 14, 2017 at 2:17 PM

    Hi Michele, what a great card! I love the colours you've used, especially that pink for the background which you've repeated in the balloon and the gifts. The diagonals in the background really add a sense of celebration and certainly spotlight that adorable bear beautifully. Thanks so much for joining our Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week.

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  7. libbystampsAugust 14, 2017 at 8:12 PM

    Very sweet card! Love the background! Thanks for joining us this week at Watercooler Wednesday for Kath's All About Birthdays Challenge!

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  8. Created by KathAugust 14, 2017 at 8:26 PM

    What a fun birthday card and well colored! Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday!

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