Isn't this bear just adorable, especially when it's wearing polka dots? I really like how this one turned out, probably because I am in love with those patterned papers. I sent this card to PaperCrafts for publication and I am a little bummed it didn't get picked, although I know it's a little too involved compared to their usual picks. It was based on an awesome sketch, which you might recognize because I used it a second time on my Hola Tequila card that I shared a while ago.
The sentiment, which is embossed with Pewter powder, reads, "Make a Wish," which gave me the idea to add the paper star, which I embellished with a bit of Champagne Stickles and a button.
I created a border on each layer of paper. I added long stitches to the first one using baker's twine; I used paper piercing on the second, pushing my needle all the way through on some of the holes to make them bigger; I used a blanket stitch and embroidery floss on the third layer.
The polar bear was paper pieced using polka dot cardstock for the body and houndstooth paper for the paws and nose. I used a marker to add shading as well. I inked the edges of everything using the Tea Stain ink from the Distressing kit. I love it! SU! included this ink in our Leadership pack and it is the perfect shade to give a yellowed distressed edge to papers. It also matches the yellowed edges of some papers like Cosmo Cricket perfectly.
Supplies
Stamps: Big Bear (TCP), Fais un voeu (SU!)
Cardstock: Chatterbox
Designer paper: American Crafts, Bo Bunny
Inks: Versamark, Tea Stain, Basic Brown
Accessories: Paper piercer, Mat Pack, baker's twine (My Mind's Eye), Paper Star (Primas),
Champagne Stickles (Ranger), Buttons (Autumn Leaves), embroidery floss (DMC),
Corner Rounder punch, Markers, Stampin' Dimensionals
Oh my, he is adorable! And yes, the polka dots really make him! Love the paper you used and that fabulous twine stitching and that blanket stitching?! Wowza! I can't imagine how much time that took! It's gorgeous!
Posted by: Angie Tieman | July 15, 2012 at 12:03