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Tuesday, 2 August 2011

Teddy Bear Blues

I've been using up leftovers on today's card...I had some of the card I'd coloured using Distress Inks for this card going spare, so I embossed it with my Cuttlebug 'Snowflakes' folder, and used it for a Christmas card. The adorable bear is of course 'James the Bear - In the Snow' by Lili of the Valley...I coloured him using watercolour pencils, and added 'Crystal' Stickles to the snow. The snowflakes were cut using Marianne Designs Creatables and Cuttlebug dies...adding some more Stickles and an adhesive gem to the smaller ones, and the ribbon (dyed using more Distress Inks) is from my stash.


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25 comments:

  1. Dorte2 August 2011 at 10:19

    Beautiful blue bear,Helen.
    hugs Dorte

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  2. Debs M2 August 2011 at 10:40

    he is my go to xmas image, lovely x

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  3. Debbie2 August 2011 at 10:54

    Wow Helen had a nose at your other Christmas cards, you have made 60+ already, brilliant.
    I have just made two in a row, and have had a letter for a Christmas Craft sale in November, so need to do more now!!
    I love the embossing on your background, will have a go at this on my next C card. Debbiexx

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  4. Claire2 August 2011 at 10:59

    Gorgeous card - love the distressed embossing on the background. Hugs, Claire x

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  5. SmilynStef2 August 2011 at 12:54

    Fabulous water coloring and I love how you dyed the ribbon to match ... so glad you joined us at jingle belles.

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  6. lauren bergold2 August 2011 at 14:06

    ooooooooh you are SO CLEVER to create your own custom cardstock and matching ribbon with DI's... brilliant way to stretch supplies and have EXACTLY the right stuff for ANY occasion! as proven by this very lovely and VERY appealing, totally festive "blue xmas" card! LOVE it! ♥!

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  7. Little K Smith2 August 2011 at 14:36

    Aaawww super sweet card Helen, love this lil' bear, beautfiul blues and love all the embossing too :)
    Kelly.x

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  8. June Houck2 August 2011 at 15:03

    Helen, your image is *beary* sweet! I just want to snuggle him. Your embossed snowflakes and die cut ones are the perfect embellishments. Beautifully done!

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  9. Sandra H2 August 2011 at 18:20

    Beautiful blue card love the embossed background and the bear is adorable:) Sandra H

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  10. Riet2 August 2011 at 18:55

    What a gorgeous card Helen.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  11. Mona`s Bittelille Scrappekrok2 August 2011 at 19:15

    Wow...this is so sweet. Thanks for playing at Crafts and Me. Hugs...Mona

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  12. Annette2 August 2011 at 20:15

    I just adore this image Helen, and your paper is so lovely. Thanks for joining us at the Incy Wincy Challenge this week. Annette xx

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  13. Bettina L.2 August 2011 at 20:28

    Beautiful christmas card. Love the colour combo and the image. Thanks for playing at Totally Gorjuss this week. Hope to see you again on saturday for another challenge. Bettina

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  14. Kat2 August 2011 at 21:08

    Beautiful card Helen, lovely in blue. One of my favourite James the bear Christmas images. Thanks for joining us at TG this week.

    Kat xx

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  15. CraftinGranny2 August 2011 at 22:21

    What a beautiful card Helen. One of my fav images and I love those blues.

    Thanks so much for joining us at CCAYR with this gorgeous creation. Hope to see you back soon. "Hugs" Carol

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  16. mamapez52 August 2011 at 22:24

    He's so cute and you have coloured him beautifully. I love that embossing folder and use my one loads. Altogether a lovely card. Kate x

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  17. Paper Hearts Handmade Cards2 August 2011 at 22:34

    Lovely card , love blue xmas cards K x

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  18. Angela3 August 2011 at 03:13

    Oh Helen he is soooooo cute, I jus want to hug that cute little bear. Great card. Thanks for joining us this week at Crafts and Me Challenges.
    Hugs:)
    Angela

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  19. Edith3 August 2011 at 06:12

    Helen, this XMas card is so sweet! Love your coloring and all the beautiful details!
    Edith

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  20. Vicky3 August 2011 at 06:59

    Just gorgeous Helen...!

    thanks for joining us at tpc...and good luck..!

    hugs Vicky xx

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  21. debby40003 August 2011 at 07:48

    Wonderful cute Christmas card Helen.
    luv
    Debby

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  22. Marie Bingaman4 August 2011 at 01:16

    ACK! This is so cute! :)

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  23. Katarina4 August 2011 at 02:58

    What an adorable card! Thanks for playing along in our LOTV challenge!

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  24. Kaz4 August 2011 at 20:54

    Awww I do LOVE this little fella with blues! Absolutely adore your card!
    Kaz xx

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  25. Carissa6 August 2011 at 13:51

    This is gorgeous. Love the embossed and distressed background and those large snowflakes.
    Hugs, Carissa

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Thanks for taking the time to look and comment on my cards! Helen x