Welcome to Day 2 of the Simon Says Stamp, Joy For You Release Blog Hop! Join us for all the fun with loads of creative inspiration!
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Now for a little inspiration…
Christmas cheer is in the air, and this adorable polar bear is ready to celebrate! Bursting with joy as he pops out of a festive holly wreath, this playful bear brings a little extra magic to the holiday season. Lush evergreen sprigs, bright red berries, and a flurry of falling snow create a charming winter scene filled with Christmas spirit. The sweet sentiment, “In the air there is a feeling of Christmas,” perfectly captures the happiness and wonder of this festive handmade card!
My 5″ X 7″ inspiration card features the following Simon Says Stamp products:
Stacked Sentiments 2 stamp set
From prior releases:
To make this card, I die cut the Holly Ringlet Die from white cardstock. I added color to the leaves using Copic markers. I attached it to a dark green front panel measuring 5″ X 7″. I cut additional holly leaves using the same die and added them around the ringlet to fill in. I attached red berries. I added shading and highlights to the berries to make them appear round. I added green and white pine sprigs to the left side of the wreath for added interest. Red berries finish off the center of the sprigs.
I die cut the Happy Bear Die from white cardstock with black for the eyes and nose. I added a sweater to the bear by die cutting another bear from red cardstock and cutting it down to the shape of a sweater. I did the same for the mittens by cutting the hands from a bright green cardstock. They perfectly fit like a glove. 🙂 I die cut the scarf from a bright green cardstock to match the mittens. Using a white pen, I added faux stitching to the scarf and attached it around the bears neck. I added white stitching on the red sweater around the waist and armhole edges. I attached the bear in the center of the ringlet using foam tabs to make him standout from the wreath.
I stamped in Versamark and embossed in white, the sentiment from the Stacked Sentiments 2 stamp set in the lower righthand corner of the card front. I also added the “Merry Christmas” banner made from EZ Strips Vintage Christmas and EZ Strips Banner Wafer Die. Using white paint and metallic copper watercolor ink, I splattered the front of the card. I attached the card to a white card base to complete it.
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OMGoodness! This is the BEST! He is just busting out of that pretty wreath! He is sooooo HAPPY! Merry Merry!
Great card! Love that little bear!
ahh so cute! he looks like he is just bursting with joy!
Such an adorable card, Bobbi!