Thursday 19 November 2015

Honeybears

I adored these bears as soon as I saw the sneaky peeks, and when they arrived on my doormat this week I knew that they would be the first I wanted to use from the couple that I ordered.  And by couple I really mean 5, but hubby only thinks I bought 2, so let's keep that between you and me, ok!

I've ended up with a kind of vintage look, which was not intentional, but I do quite like it. I decided to stitch the sections, and then immediately regretted cutting an oval shape for the main image. D'oh!

This project is to support the challenge at As You Like It Challenge where the theme is to make something representing your favourite season.  Although I like crafting for Christmas, my favourite season is summer. I love the longer days, the warmer weather and the brighter skies. I like to think that my honeybears are enjoying playing in the garden on a summer's afternoon.



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Happy crafting
Annette
xx



20 comments:

Blankina said...

such a sweet stamp and lovely card, hugs Blankina

Rainey's Craft Room said...

I can see why you bought these adorable bears, they are so cute and your beautiful colouring has brought them to life wonderfully.
I love the vintage look you have achieved with the papers and colours and your beautiful stitching too.
Lorraine

Sarah said...

I can see the appeal of those bears Annette, they are gorgeous and remind me of "Barry" from The Stamp Fairy. A lovely card xx

Elaine Stark said...

So cute. Lovely background papers and little flowers. Elaine

An Occasional Genius said...

Aww, those are so cute Annette. I love the vintage look, something I cannot seem to carry off! xx

Mrs A. said...

What an adorable card. I love your vintage look. As for those bears I just have o get my paws on them!! Hugs Mrs A.

Squirrel x said...

Simply unBEARably cute! Gorgeous colourwork hun, impeccable shading, and I adore all the pretty details, great job on the stitching too. Love love love this! Hugs xx

Chrissy said...

Oh, they are too cute...fabulous colouring Annette...gorgeous card.

luv CHRISSYxx

Liz's creative corner said...

Love this so so cute card, the bears are adorable, lovely colouring too, thanks for sharing with us at The Ribbon Girl, hugs Liz xx

Kat W said...

The vintage style looks gorgeous with your soft colouring of the image and I am a sucker for a bit of stitching as you know!
These bears are simply adorable and I can't wait to see the other 'one' image that you bought ;-)
Big hugs, Kat xx

Christine L said...

Oh Wow!! What cuties!! Your lovely DI colouring shows them off perfectly.. and well done for the oval stitching - heck, I can't even manage straight, nevermind ovals!

Big hugs
Christine x

Sue said...

Annette, this is a wonderful card. You have coloured this cute image beautifully - gorgeous colour choice and shading. Your card design is so lovely - it is great to see lace I have had hanging around for ages being used so perfectly.

...an now I discover that not only are you an amazing colourist and crafter but you can stitch an oval this neatly! All fabulous.

Sue...xxx

Carol S. said...

An adorable pair of beautifully coloured little bears. Brilliant stitching too. Gorgeous design. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Carole Pollard said...

So pretty a very lovely design and colours such a sweet stamp.Looking forward to the other 4 whoops 1!!Love and hugs Carole x

Kathy S said...

Beautifully colored!! The design from the Sketch Saturday layout works very well for these sweet bears. Thanks for joining us and I wish you good luck for the Simon Says Stamp Gift Card.

Zw@@n said...

These bears are adorable, Annette. Can't wait to see the others :) Gorgeous card and great colouring. Luv, Wilma

Brenda said...

So sweet, these cutie pie bears went on my MUST HAVE list. Love you card and as usual the coloring is fab!

Larissa said...

HI Annette,

love this adorable card! The image is so sweet. All these new stamping bella images were all so cute! I want them all. ;)

Love how you colored your image. I like the stitching on your card.

I hope all is well with you. Enjoy your sunday!

-xxx-
Larissa

coops said...

so gorgeous annette.really love the cute image and your colours are beautiful :D

xx coops xx

Unknown said...

Wow so stunning! Love the colours!
Thanks Anette even bigger congrats to you!! Hope you got some nice prizes! I got some really quite random things and most isn't even any use to me haha! But it's being picked as a winner that's the real prize isn't it!
Lucy x