Thursday, September 13, 2012

Great Impressions Release Week - Couldn't 'Bear' to Miss It!

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Don't you just love Release Week? I know I do! I've got another suh-weet stamp for you and if you like to color...this was made for you! This is Garden Bear (G467):


Garden Bear is all colored up with Copics (see below) and then die cut using the "Out of the Box" technique and a Spellbinders oval.

And, of course, there's a matching sentiment! TLC (B226)


This week I decided to participate in a sketch challenge from Sassy Cheryl. I turned this design on its side. I think I'll use this one a few more times...



Did you see that tag with the chevrons...behind the bear? Don't let it fool you...it's a 4th generation tag! I knew what I wanted. It just took a little longer getting there than I thought.

First it was a white tag with Broken China Distress Ink.
*decided I didn't like the contrast of the white tag*

Then it was Picket Fence Distress Stain through the Studio Calico mask.
*they didn't even look like chevrons, just splotches*

Then I flipped the mask over and tried using the ink on the mask.
*nope. almost the same results as above*

Finally, I decided to use the white Mister Huey spray...and like magic the chevrons appeared!


One day I will be weeks ahead of schedule and I will do a bloopers post and show you how some of my ideas started out...ya know...before they were lovely! lol

Now don't be shy! Leave a comment here, on the Great Impressions Stamps blog or any of the DT's posts from this week to win your very own stamps, just like these!

Inky hugs,
Angi

Lately, I haven't kept track of what Copics I use when I color, but this must be your lucky day!
Bear: E33, E37, E42, E89; R20
Flowerpot: E00, E99; YR27
Flower: G14, YG03, Y06, YR16, YR61
Can: C1, N2, N4
Tools: E84, E87
Grass: G94, YG61, YG63
Sky: 0, BG000, BG10

Challenges I'm playing along with, found through Feline Playful:
Divas By Design - #52 'For a Child'
Tuesday Throwdown  - #115 'You're a Gem'
Simon Says Stamps - Neon | Hexagon | Chevron
Sassy Cheryl's - #132 (sketch)


9 comments:

  1. Cute card! I love the layered patterns! And the bear is adorable :)

    Thanks for sharing with Simon Says Stamp!
    -Liz

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  2. cute card love your bear colouring I have trouble with animls lol and your tag looks brilliant worth the hassle -thanks for joining us at Tuesday Throwdown this week
    Carol DT x

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  3. A great card I love the image it is so cute and all the bright colours
    Thanks for joining in the Tuesday Throwdown Challenge and good luck
    Janet

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  4. oh lol what a cute image and fab papers
    Thanks for joining us at Diva's this week
    Lisa x

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  5. Angi, thanks for admitting that you have bloopers, too! I just adore this card, can't wait to give it a try!!

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  6. What a sweet little bear and I LOVE the way you've colored the 'scene'. It's a beautiful card!
    Thanks for playing in the Sketch challenge this week at Sassy Cheryl's.

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  7. Oh My Goodness, this image couldn't be any cuter and your coloring has brought it to life! I love everything!
    thanks for joining us for the Sassy Cheryl sketch challenge this week!
    Judy

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  8. how cute is that! and love the sketch flipped too!

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  9. Positively adorable-love the way what you did with the sketch!

    Thank you for joining us this week for the Sassy Cheryl's challenge!

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