21 May 2010

Popcorn the Bear

Good afternoon

Fridays is normally one of the days I work but I decided to take today off as annual leave and I am so glad I did because the weather is gorgeous here today. The sun is shining and the birds are singing ~ what more could a girl ask for lol!

Anyway after I had been to Tescos, done the washing and had a quick tidy up I decided to have a little play with my new Popcorn stamps. The new stamps are smaller than the previous ones and an ideal size for 6 x 6 cards. I couldn't decide which stamp to use because they are all so cute but in the end I couldn't resist this sweet little baby bear.

It is the first time I have ever stamped the sentiment onto the backing paper and to say I was a little nervous is a understatement.  I must have practised about 10 times on a scrap piece of paper but I eventually plucked up courage and I am so pleased I did because it stamped perfectly.


Image & Sentiment ~ Popcorn the Bear 'Bundle of Joy' stamp set
Papers ~ Craftwork Cards 'Little Boy Blue'
Flowers ~ Cherry blossom (WOC), Blue flower (Pink Gem Designs)
Brads ~ Dovecraft
Ribbon ~ Stash

Challenges

Just Cute Bears ~ 3 Brads, 2 Papers, 1 Ribbon
SCSC ~ Metal (brads)
Teddy Stampers ~ Bedtime Bears
Creative Inspirations ~ Punches/Die Cuts
C.R.A.F.T ~ Birthday/Celebrations
Sophisticats ~ Blue, Brown & Cream
Crafty Creations ~ Encouragement/Celebration
Papertake ~ Say it with Flowers
That's all from me today. We are having a BBQ tonight so I need to get organised.

Hope you all have a lovely weekend.

27 comments:

Sharon said...

Hi Lisa, hope you enjoyed your day's leave today. What a delightful card. Wow, those new sized Popcorn bear images are adorable and so perfect for the square cards. You've done an excellent job with our challenge. Good luck with all the rest too. Teddy hugs Sharon

Lorraine said...

this is gorgeous i so need these stamps and the cd of course lol i think your sentiment looks perfect xx

Saskia said...

So sweet! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Creations Challenge with your lovely work! Good luck!

Greetings, Saskia
(Guest Designer)

Marianne's Craftroom said...

How gorgeous. I love Popcorn but they are just too big normally. This is such a sweet card and you were brave with the sentiment but it looks great. Enjoy the BBQ. Marianne x

Crealin said...

Hello Lisa,

I'm enjoying this sunny day too ;-) You've made a great babybear card! Thanx for joining us at the teddy stampers.

See you soon,

Lins x

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Hi Lisa
A gorgeous card and a beautiful image,
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Nannieflash said...

Oh Lisa, what a gorgeous baby card, that popcorn image is fabulous and your papers are beautiful. With love a nd hugs Shirleyxxxx

Lynsey said...

Beautiful card Lisa! Love sweet Popcorn baby. Sounds like you have had a nice day off. Enjoy your bbq and the rest of the weekend!
Hugs Lynsey x

Debbie said...

Hi Lisa, This is so lovely.
Don't be worried about stamping straight onto the card, after all if you make a mess of it, just stamp it on a seperate bit, matt it up and pop over the top..
Your little bear is so cute, you have made a grand job of it. Debbiexx

Mina said...

so glad to hear you enjoyed your day off Lisa...makes all the difference when the sun shines dosent it...this is so cute and a perfect baby card
Mina xxx

Sarah said...

Such a sweet card! Absolutely gorgeous and fab layout.

Thanks for joining us at Just Cute Bears.

xx :0)

Riet said...

What a beautiful card Lisa,i love your image and the colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.xx

Becky said...

What a stunning card Lisa, I really wish I'd got the new Popcorn POTW now, he is such a cute bear!!
Thanks so much for my Birthday Wishes, it's been a great day!!
xx

Christine said...

Hi Lisa awww what a cute image & you have coloured it beautifly gorgeous colour combo
love the punched border fab creation..

Hugs Christine xx

Jennifer said...

This is so adorable!! xx Jenny xx http://myinkyhands-jennifer.blogspot.com/

Moshie said...

What a sweet card! Love the image!Thanks for joining us at Sophisti-cats.
hugs, Diana

craftyb said...

absolutely adorable...your colours are soft and pretty...cute new image...i definitely prefer WITH the flowers...thank you for shairng with us at Crafty Creations! bx

Donna said...

It's a really lovely card Lisa, and yes I think the flowers definitely add to it. I don't know, I find it hard to make a card nowadays without adding flowers......to me it just looks bare without them.
have a wonderful weekend, and enjoy the weather.
hugs
Donna
PS Thanks for stopping by my blog, can't wait to see your card with the new papers.

Suzi Mac said...

Hi Lisa, its adorable both ways hun, but my preference is with the flowers. Thank you for joining in the Birthday celebrations at C.R.A.F.T. this week, good luck in the draw.
Hugs
Suzi x

Annie said...

it's a gorgeous teddy card with or without the flowers! thanks for joining us at Just Cute Bears and at Teddy Stampers too.
hugs, annie x

Rene Sharp said...

Lisa your card is simply gorgeous!! I love that adorable image and how you put your card together is just perfect! Thanks for joining us over at Teddy Stampers!

jaine drake said...

What a lovely lovely card. I love your paper edges - perfect for creative inspirations. Good luck

Crissy Armstrong said...

Your Popcorn Bear card is just so adorable! And I do think the flowers added the perfect touch. Lovely soft blues on this creation and the touch of off white flowers really makes it come to life!

Rose said...

Gorgeous card, yes definitely better with the flowers, they look lovely, gorgeous image too!

Thanks for joining us at C.R.A.F.T for for birthday challenge and good luck.

Rose xx

SMSka said...

very nice card! I like it!:)

Magda said...

Lovely card. Great image and colours.
Thanks for joining us at Crafty Creations Challenge.
Magda :)

Cherie said...

Hi Lisa, both versions are beautiful. I love the colours, must have these babies.
Thanks for joining the fun at Teddy Stampers
Hugs Cherie