Masculine - use buttons and string

Hello everyone.
It's time for another Challenge over at TeddyBo & Co. This time it's masculine a card for the boy's which must include  buttons  and string.
My mum wanted to see Bo in a string (lol) " she just cannot behave herself."
I thought Bo in his suit of armour fits the title of masculine so that was what I decided on.
I followed a sketch which I found in Cardmaking & Papercraft.
I have coloured TeddyBo_110 with Polychromos pencils  and added three Blue rhinestones to Bo's sword. I used Anita's rhinestones.
The backing card I used is Woodware recycled craft card  and the paper's are TeddyBo & Co I love these papers, they are so detailed. The scalloped circle behind Bo is a Sizzix die that I cut with my Bigshot machine I have also used the card  and paper for inside the card. Once all the card and paper was in place I cut Bo out  and adhered him to the card with sticky pads.
I have used natural jute craft string from Ebay  and the woodern heart shaped buttons are from Fantastic Ribbons.
The wording I have computer generated is old english Font 22.
I hope you like my creation.
Thank you for letting me enter.
Big hugs.
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Here is my knight in shining armour.

Here is a side view of the card.

Charming Bo close up.

Christmas In July

Hello everyone.
Well I have had my op, there was a few complications the op should have taken fourty minutes but it took three hours  and I was in recovery for two hours hubby was panicking (bless).
Thank you for all the best wishes I recieved  and thanks Jill for the Cyber hug (sweet)  I am still very sore but recovering well.
I didn't think that I would be entering the Christmas In July Challenge so I have suprised myself although it has taken me three days on  and off to make my creation.

For the Christmas In July Challenge at TeddyBo & Co I have made a Twisted Easel Card.
I found the tutorial for the card over at Hazel's blog this talented lady designs for TeddyBo & Co.
I have used Green backing card  and the papers are First Editions Festive Treats.
I have coloured TeddyBo image 148 with Polychromos pencils.
I have added Blue  Pink  and Green stickles to the ornaments.
The Merry Christmas sentiment was a freebie from C&P  and the White  pom pom trim I got from ebay.
For the base of the card i have punched Green card with Martha Stewart Arch Lattice edger punch.
The snowflake is by Papermania I stuck it on to White  card  and cut around it then added a Dovecraft brad to the centre I used double sided sticky pads to raise the snowflake up.
The Green rhinestones in the top  and bottom right side of the card are by Papermania.
Thanks for letting me enter my card into the Challenge.
Until next time.
Big Hugs.
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Here is my finished twisted easel card.

The card at a different angle.

Here is a close up of the charming Bo.

(I love him)



Lets Celebrate Challenge.

Hello everyone.
It's time for another challenge at TeddyBo & Co but firstly I would like to let you all know that I am going in to hospital on Friday 6th of July for my op.
I had extensive gynae surgery last July which has left me with persistent pelvic pain. I am having my ovaries removed so I am not sure if I will be able to sit for long periods of time to colour Gayle's adorable bears which I love soooooo much  and this means I might not be able to enter the next challenge (I'm sad) I have  a seven week recovery. I am feeling very anxious as no body likes to go under the knife and there is always the "what if?"  could I please ask you all to say a prayer for me thank you. Big hugs. xxxxxx

Now on to a brighter note for this challenge I have made an easel drawer card to celebrate a Birthday.
I followed the instructions on how to make the card from one of my C&P magazines  and I have used 300gsm white conquerer card for this.
All of the papers used in this project are Wellington by Docrafts.
I have coloured  TEDDYBEA_204 with polychromos pencils  and cut her out.
With my Bigshot I cut an oval die, embossed it with a Sizzix Cottage Style embossing folder  and adhered Bea to it with sticky pads.
The card is decorated with lace from Creative Treasures  and the 15mm ivory ribbon, bow  and woodern button are from Fantastic Ribbons. The flowers surrounding Bea are from WOC   and The Ribbon Girl, the leaves are punched out with a regular leaf punch by Woodware.

For the base of the easel card I have decorated the top and bottom of the stripe paper with lace  from Creative Treasures. I cut another oval die, adhered paper, cut a smaller oval  then printed off the Happy Birthday sentiment which is a freebie from BirdsCards.Com   and glued it to the larger oval.
I used sticky pads to place the sentiment on the card then decorated around the oval with regular  and small punched daisies by Woodware  I put tiny crystal rhinestones in the centre of each daisy.

The drawer has been lined with papers  and strips of stripe paper have been adhered to the sides of the base  and the front of the drawer. The front of the drawer has been finished off with another of the same woodern buttons used on the bow.
Thank you for letting me enter my creation in to the challenge  and thanks for all the lovely comments too.
Big Hugs. xxxxxxxxxx

The easel drawer card showing the drawer closed

The drawer is open

A side view of the card

The card closed

The adorable Bea close up







A gift card challenge

Hi everyone.
It's that time yet again for another Teddy Bo and Co challenge this time it's a gift card (a card that contains a gift.)
I normally always make cards so this challenge for me was a bit different  and I have to say I really enjoyed it in fact it has inspired me to try other things.
For this challenge I have made a Tea-Light card using the template by Lena Katrine Oien.
The paper I used to cover the front of the card is My Mind's Eye Tickled Pink "Engaging".
The inside of the card is covered with some Pink Raspberry Road paper I also  made a blank insert to go inside the card  with plain White  paper.
I cut a strip of cream swirly paper and adhered down the centre of the card I have had the paper sometime so I cannot tell you where it's from (sorry).

I have coloured TEDDYBEA_006 with Polychromos pencils  and added Berry Fizz glitter to her wand, the glitter is a freebie from one of my card making magazines.
I have cut out Bea  and adhered her with sticky pads on to an oval die which I have embossed with Sizzix "Cottage Style" embossing folder.
The 15mm roses are from WOC  and the white flowers are from The Ribbon Girl.

For the Tea-Light holder I have decorated either side on the top with  White  Daisy Lace this is from Pinflair I adhered Pink seed beads to the centre of each daisy the beads are from Framecraft.
I have glued light Pink 10mm satin edge organza ribbon from Fantastic Ribbons to the back of the card  and tied it into a bow at the front to hold the Tea-Lights in place.
Thank you for letting me enter my creation  and thank you for all the comments I recieve from you lovely crafters.
Until next time.
Big Hugs.
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Here we have the Tea-Light card featuring adorable Bea.

Adorable Bea.

A close up of adorable Bea.

This is the card slightly open.

Wild Orchid crafts Challenge 52 anything goes.

I would like to enter my latest creation in to the Wild Orchid crafts challenge 52 anything goes.
For this I have made a wedding card.
The image I have used is TEDDYBOBEA-006. These adorable bears are from Teddy Bo & Co.
I have coloured the image with polychromos pencils, cut the image out and adhered it with sticky pads to a scalloped die which I cut with my Bigshot then attached to a white doily. 
The card is Cream Lattice by Susan Winget.
I can not remember where the floral swirly paper is from as I have had it in with my craft stash for quite some time.  Sorry because it is lovely paper.
I have used a dotty embossing folder on the paper down the left hand panel of the card this I like to do on most of my cards as I think it adds a nice texture.
The 15mm pink tone roses, Baby's Breath and 5mm cream pearls are all from WOC.
The sentiment is from LOTV.
Thank you for visiting.
Big Hugs.
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Here is the finished card.

Here we have a close of the image.



Red, White & Blue (and lots of bling)

Hello again everyone.
It's time again for another Teddy Bo and Co Challenge, and this time it's Red, White &  Blue to celebrate our Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
As you all know by now i love these bears soooooo much. I have nearly 50 digi images at present. (i just can't help myself!!!!!!) LOL.
This time i have used TEDDYBOBEA _ 115.
The 6"x6" scallop edged card is from Craftwork Cards.
I have coloured Bea with polychromos pencils, used icicle stickles on the cuffs of her coat, and round the top of her boots then cut her out i put her on to some white card that i embossed with a Sizzix cottage style embossing folder, i put that on to some red backing card.
For the card i used red and blue backing card fom WHSmith, and the papers are Portobello Road.
I used a white doily, Martha Stewart Arch Lattice edger punch. The red gingham ribbon was free with a magazine.
The red clear  and blue rhinestones are Papermania, the roses are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the sentiment is by Lili of the valley.
Thanks for letting me enter my card into the red white & blue TeddyBo and Co Challenge.
Until next time.
Big Hugs.
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Here we have the finished card

Here we have a close up of the beautiful Bea

Sketch Challenge

Hi everyone.
It's time again for another Teddy Bo and Co Challenge.
This time it's a sketch Challenge, and i really enjoyed making this card "As i always do" especially these beautiful bears as they make me smile.
I think i have a crush on Teddy Bo. "It's our little secret" I love him. LOL.xxxxx

The "6 x 6" square scallop edged card i have used is from Craftwork Cards.
Here i have coloured Teddy Bo image 195 with polychromos pencils, and cut him out.
I have cut an oval die, and embossed it with a spotty embossing folder, and stuck Bo on to it with double sided sticky pads.
I have used "Spring Whimsy papers from Nitwit Collections.
The Candi down the left side of the papers are Vintage Berries from Craftwork Cards.
I made the sentiment in word on my computer.
Thanks for letting me enter another Teddy Bo and Co Challenge.
Until next time.
Big Hugs to you all. xxxxxxxx