Today is the first Sunday of the month so time for a new challenge over at We Love Stamping. Where we love to see you showcase your stamping.
Mervi has chosen our theme this month:
**Make it Cute**
OR
**Anything Goes**
I am afraid this is another theme that is out of my comfort zone. I don't often do cute, but I remembered that I had a set of rather cute bear stamps by Sunshine and Bee Designs. I also had a friend who was celebrating her 80th birthday, so decided to see if I could bring them together for that. This is what I made:
I stamped and clear heat embossed the bear before colouring with alcohol markers and fussy cutting. The star dies are from Craft Addiction UK and for the large star you get both the cut in and cut out dies. I cut into the white square panel and then laid the cut out star on top. I backed it with some orange card and then I used black to add another thin mat.
The little flower that the bear is holding was also clear heat embossed and fussy cut. It was coloured with a sparkle pen so it shines in the right light. I cut a little slit in the bear to poke the flower through. The 80 is cut from glitter card and the other small stars are from the same die set. I used the seated bear for the insert and stamped the message "I picked this flower for you" onto another star that I coloured with gold sparkle pen. I also stamped the envelope.
Don't forget there is always a prize to be won and this month there are 2 prizes of 2 House Mouse stamps from Oakwood. Why don't you head over to the challenge blog to check it out? The prize winner is selected randomly and in addition the DT will choose a top three for special mention.
I hope I have inspired you to join us this month, all you have to do is ensure stamping (including digi) is seen somewhere on your card front, it no longer needs to be the main focus. Please also mention the products used. It would be great if you could join in with our theme, but anything goes is always an option if you are out of ideas. The challenge will close at noon (UK time) on Wednesday 1st October.
I am looking forward to seeing you in the gallery.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.
23 comments:
A Beary good card:-) Fabulous design and love the orange peeking through the apertures
Brilliant design Hilary with the slatted stars and scattered stars - they really showcase your cute bear image beautifully xx
Emma said the same, me too but you nailed it with this one Hilary, I always tell myself if it's outside the comfort zone that's what a challenge is all about.
B x
Happy to see you outside of your zone, never knew that. Adorable and gorgeous card.
Hilary ....un-bear-ably cute altogether! 🐻 The sparkle and shimmer make it pure lovely — you’d nearly frame it instead of sending it!
I think you have conquered CUTE for sure with this gorgeous card Hilary. It's just so BEARfect!!
Gorgeous card Hilary, love the cute Bear and die-cut stars. Cute is out of my comfort zone too.
Carol x
See - you can do cute, Hilary & well done too!! Love your bear with the star design!!
Love this star and the bear is adorable!
Adorable birthday card for your friend, Hilary. You do "cute" very well, my friend! :) xx
Very nice.
Hilary this is both cute and sweet at the same time - perfect for the occasion. i do love that star die - the stripes in the centre of the large star are wonderful
Blessings
Maxine
The bears are all really cute, holding the flower and all! I love how you've combined the stars also. Placing them next to each other really works here. You make the design click, and sometimes I just don't get how you do it, Hilary. :)
what a sweet little bear and great colours - I love the orange stars xx
What an adorable card, love it. Anesha x
Well I think you nailed cute and just love the colours you used.
Absolutely delightful creation Hilary I love the colours you have used also the cute little image and star excellent card
hugs
lorraine x
You're so good at everything you do, Hilary! This is a darling card, cleverly designed, and I love it! Cute makes me smile when creating with it, but I'm particular about the kind of cute. Hard to explain, but I will say this little bear suits me just fine!
Aw, how cute Hilary. Love the star cutouts.
Cute and clever design! Love the colors!
Sometimes you have to step out of your comfort zone, and then something wonderful emerges. Your card is absolutely adorable, and I think the combination with the stars is very well done.
That sweet bear certainly qualifies as cute, Hilary and all the stars make for a very celebratory 80th birthday.
Take care,
Hugs,
Carol x
What a cute birthday card with the bear and stars, so fun!!
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