Congrats Bear

Last week I did a fun little fall card featuring the bear from THANKFUL FOREST FRIENDS.  I loved the design and a lot of people said it would be a darling baby card.  SO....today I have a baby version for you.

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Isn't this too cute!  I got my inspiration from the color challenge at Create with Connie and Mary.

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When I saw the colors for this week, I thought it might work for a baby card... the one I was thinking about doing already!

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When looking at the stamps in THANKFUL FOREST FRIENDS, I noticed that the stamp with a vine on the top and bottom would make a nice frame for one of the EXPRESSIONS NATURAL ELEMENTS.  To create the frame, I masked off the sentiment.

washi coveredA little washi tape covering the words kept that area ink free, just make sure you peel off the washi tape before you stamp!  Here's my image once the washi was removed.

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And now you can see the clear image of the vine only once it's stamped.


vine only stamped


This is a great way to get more out of your stamps!


OCT MINI SESSION


Just a quick reminder, the October Mini Session from Create with Connie and Mary is live today and full of great holiday ideas!  I did an adorable card set with THANKFUL FOREST FRIENDS that I know you'll love!  Here's the quick details:


Sets used for this collection:


    • Holly Jolly Greetings

    • Vintage Leaves

    • Your Presents

    • Happy Scenes

    • Thankful Forest Friends

    • BONUS:  Reason for the Season



All this for just $8.95!!  You get full picture tutorials, all of the design work is done to help you make the most of the holidays!  I hope you'll join us, visit Create with Connie and Mary to sign up today!

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  1. Sue Mac DonaldOctober 11, 2015 at 4:02 AM

    not everyone knows about masking on a stamp; thank you for your tutorial; it's very clear & I really like your card!

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  2. Nicole TugrulOctober 11, 2015 at 4:04 AM

    Thank you so much Sue! Masking like this is such a great way to change up the look of your stamps. I love having washi tape to make it easy too!

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  3. Joanne JamesOctober 12, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    The vines do frame your wooden sentiment perfectly Nicole and your card definitely shows how versatile this bear can be. Great masking step-by-step and I love the plum embossed woodgrain border too. Thanks for joining us over at Create With Connie and Mary this week!

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  4. Margaret RaburnOctober 12, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    Nicole, I just love this card and the others you've done with this darling bear! Great use of the challenge colors! Love the rustic touches of wood and wood-grain which are so perfect with the bear. Thanks for joining us for the challenge this week at Create with Connie and Mary!

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  5. Alison BarclayOctober 13, 2015 at 1:12 AM

    This is SO CUTE!!!! It is perfectly CAS and I love the bear!
    Thanks for joining us at Create with Connie and Mary this week. xx

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  6. Jenny EngelkeOctober 13, 2015 at 2:56 AM

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing the tips on how to block out part of the stamp! What a wonderful result! Thanks for playing with us at the Thursday Challenge again!

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  7. Chris SlogarOctober 13, 2015 at 4:42 AM

    I love how you have used the vines to frame the sentiment! That really adds versatility to the set. Your combination of natural elements and textures with the bear is perfect! Thank you for joining us at Create with Connie and Mary!

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  8. Bridgette JonesOctober 13, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    Wow, they were right! It does make a great baby card! Love that embossed panel giving it a woodsy feel! Thanks for playing along this week at Create with Connie and Mary!

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  9. Mary BrownOctober 13, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    oh how fun! LOVE how you masked out the words...BRILLIANT! And such a great card! Thanks for joining us Nicole!

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  10. Connie BabbertOctober 14, 2015 at 2:50 AM

    OK...you are making me want to buy this set! Love how you omit stamped the design to be able to use the wood element! LOVE it! Thanks for playing along!

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