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Saturday, 2 March 2013

I Love You Mummy Bear

Afternoon all, how are we today?  You would not believe how late I slept in this morning!  Never mind eh, doesn't hurt once in a while.

I picked up the new edition of Craft Stamper yesterday and was immediately captivated by a technique demonstrated by Chrissie Stokes.  I knew I just had to try it so after a couple of false starts and wrestling with acetate this is my first attempt.  By no means perfect, it will need shed loads of practice to get it right, but for a first go I'm happy enough.

Four challenges for this card


I've used Alfie Bear from Craftwork Cards
Painted in Distress Inks (ReInkers)
Vintage Photo, Brushed Corduroy, Walnut Stain, Tattered Rose
Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Dusty Concord
The faux quilted background is done in Shaded Lilac DI, and the tiny hearts stamped
in the same colour are from a Hero Arts clear set
Sentiment is of course LOTV

Like I said, the quilting technique needs practice, I've not got it very even, and my acetate was too thin I think as it kept wobbling and moving.  But I'll have another go until I get it right.  Chrissie made it look so easy - ha!

Hugs, Squirrel xx




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25 comments:

  1. Kat2 March 2013 at 16:03

    Gorgeous Squirrel, love that sweet bear. Love your quilted background. I saw the article in Craft Stamper too. Pity I'm too busy just now to try anything at all except what I need to. Every year I'm going to be more organised for the WRI show but I never am!! Tonight we're off to the theatre to see the Mousetrap. Can't wait!

    Have a lovely weekend.

    Kat xx

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  2. Mary J2 March 2013 at 16:34

    I think the quilt effect is brilliant, Squirrel1 I love the little hearts in it too and that sweet teddy is beautifully coloured!

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  3. KraftyKoolKat2 March 2013 at 16:49

    This is awesome sweetie and I bet it looks even better IRL. Acetate is the worse to work with and photograph.

    Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  4. Zippy2 March 2013 at 17:04

    Gorgeous card and the quilting is stunning, looks very professional to me! xxx

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  5. Doreen2 March 2013 at 17:34

    Gorgeous card,lovely image and colours.xxx

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  6. Marianne's Craftroom2 March 2013 at 18:02

    Looks great to me hun and what a cute bear

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  7. Chrissy2 March 2013 at 18:52

    Such a cute Teddy, love the sentiment, and love the background..great technique and the little hearts look lovely.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  8. Lorraine2 March 2013 at 18:53

    Gorgeous card Squirrel. I love the sweet bear and your quilted background looks fab.
    Enjoy the rest of the weekend
    Lorraine x

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  9. Claire2 March 2013 at 20:06

    He he, he's adorable - great card hun. Great to see you playing along with Ready-Teddy-Go this month. Hugs, Claire x

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  10. Donna Mosley2 March 2013 at 20:41

    Gorgeous card Squirrel. The lil' bear is adorable and I love the fab quilt technique.

    Donna x

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  11. Debs M2 March 2013 at 20:42

    fabulous colouring with the Di's - gorgeous card! Thanks for joining us for our ‘Mum’s the Word’ Challenge at Ready-Teddy-Go! Hope to see you again soon x
    Debbie Dt

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  12. Sue2 March 2013 at 20:48

    This is gorgeous Squirrel. I love that cute bear, your colouring is so beautiful and the quilted background looks fabulous.
    Hugs Sue

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  13. rachel2 March 2013 at 20:58

    fabulous work Squirrel - so cute! My parcel arrived today too - so thanks for that - I'm well chuffed!!! Hugs Rachel x

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  14. Sandra H2 March 2013 at 22:16

    Awww.........Totally stunning card and image and thank you for joining in our challenge at Forever Friends "Bears" good luck and hope to see you again next time DT Member Sandra H xx

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  15. Jackie3 March 2013 at 07:52

    What a beautiful card and I love that quilting look :o)
    Jackie xx

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  16. brenda3 March 2013 at 10:38

    A really pretty card Squirrel.

    Thanks so much for sharing your lovely work with us at Allsorts this week.

    B x

    I have a little competition running with lots of prizes and it would be wonderful if you joined in, you can check it out here

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  17. Jennifer3 March 2013 at 11:02

    Such a pretty card, Squirrel. As always it is beautifully coloured, and your faux quilting looks FAB!

    Hugs,
    Jennifer. x

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  18. Carol Willis3 March 2013 at 11:38

    Love this sweet card squirrel. Cute image and love the background.
    Hugs
    Caz x

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  19. Faith A at Daffodil Cards3 March 2013 at 11:41

    Looks great to me,so clever, love the quilting and the little bear is so cute.

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  20. coops3 March 2013 at 12:31

    so gorgeous hun.i love the effect of your quilted backgroud and he is just the cutest bear :D

    xx coops xx

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  21. Mandy3 March 2013 at 15:14

    Looks fabulous to me,love the sweet bear and as always your colouring is perfect...A Gorgeous card...
    Mandy x

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  22. Sarah3 March 2013 at 16:35

    Wow hun, I think this looks fabulous! If this is a first attempt, I can't wait to see how great it looks when you've perfected it!
    Really sweet card.
    Sarah xx :0)

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  23. Unknown5 March 2013 at 14:15

    What a great card, thanks for joining us over at SDD, good luck and hugs.
    Jo (dt member)
    xxxxx

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  24. Tanya6 March 2013 at 22:53

    Beautiful card Squirrel, i love the purples, and the background is gorgeous! Really well done.

    Thanks for joining our Fortnightly Challenge at Forever Friends Challenge Blog, good luck and hope to see you again soon :)

    Tags xx

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  25. Julies Crafty Creations7 March 2013 at 11:46

    Gorgeous Mothers day card, I love that beautiful sentiment circle
    Thanks for joining in with our bear challenge over at Forever Friends and good luck
    Julie x
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