Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Tuesday Morning Sketch - tear bear

Time for Tuesday Morning Sketch #172!!  It's such a fun challenge this week, too!!   Our sponsor is  The Beary Scrap...

This week is a judged challenge.  That means follow the sketch and the twist in order to win!  We also choose a Top 5 in our judge challenge!   

The sketch...

The twist...
Create an animal with punches or make a tear bear!!
(If you're not sure what to do, Google "punch animal" or 
"tear bear" and you'll find ideas.  You need mulberry paper for a 
tear bear,  but any paper will work for a punch animal.  It is amazing 
what  you can make with plain old circles from a punch!!)

Here's my card...
After my bear was together, I realized I had not inked my edges. :(
 I have always thought tear bears were so cute but all the mulberry paper I had was so thin that it would not work.  Soooooo... I  purchased some mulberry paper (from The Beary Scrap) in order to make a proper tear bear.   I did not use a Beary Scrap pattern... I eyeballed it and made my own circles and then fluffed the paper.  It is so fun!!!   The Beary Scrap has much more than just tear bear patterns and mulberry paper, so be sure to check them out!!

I've been using my supplies on hand and have not spent any money on crafting for awhile as we are trying to watch our pennies.   I was able to shop because the sweet ladies at my church gave me money for crafting for my birthday!!   I'm having great fun spending it!!   The other day, our family went out and I made everyone go through the line so I could use lots of coupons! :)

~MME Sweater Weather DP
~Recollections cardstock
~Beary Scrap mulberry paper
~Spellbinders Doodle Parts
~satin ribbon from J's
~Paper Studio snowflake brad (it sparkles but can't see it in the pic)
~MTC to cut the nose, eyes, and antlers
~black and white Gelly Roll pens, Copic for blue part of eye

Be sure to check out my amazing fellow designers' creations for inspiration then play along for your chance to win!!
Angela
Bonnie  
Theresa
Silke -November guest designer

Thanks for stopping by!!!

13 comments:

Teresa Arsenault said...

OMGoodness, Debbie, that is the cutest, softest little bear I've ever seen on a card. Great job. It makes me want to touch it.
Blessing hugs,\
Teresa

Lisa said...

Oh my gosh, that is the ca-utest bear!! He looks amazing...you did a fabulous job eyeballing him!! I love his little antlers!! What an awesome card!! Have a great day :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Laura said...

So adorable! He looks so fluffy and soft and cuddly... I just love this!

Anne-Marie said...

Haven't seen this done before, Debbie...he's adorable! What a clever idea, and so beautifully done!
So glad to see you won the challenge at Twist Of Faith, too...woohoo!

Glenda Atkins said...

Love how you made the bear and how fuzzy and furry he looks, just wonderfully crafted my friend!
hugs
Glenda

Jessi Fogan said...

Yay! for crafty shopping :) That's what I got to do for my birthday too! I simply love the sweet face on that bear - and now I know about the thicker paper. Makes for SUCH a soft touchable card!

Peanut said...

He's just soooo adorable! I might have a go at making a tear bear. Thanks for the idea!

Dawn said...

Absolutely adorable tear bear Debbie! It is just darling! Love his sweet little eyes.

Notes by Nina said...

What a sweet card Debbie. Your bear is adorable and he looks so cuddly.

Kristine said...

*gasp* ooooh, I LOVE tear-bears!!! Oh this li'l guy is so furry and adorable!! I only have a few pastel colors of mulberry and live too far away from a craft store to just go buy some, but next time I go, I'll have to remember to look for some. Those look soo FUN to make! *Ü* Great job, thanks for the inspiration!!

Cheryl said...

That little bear is adorable, and I love the antlers you added. :) And, I don't blame you for making your family help out with the coupons...every penny you save can go toward something else!!!

Kristie W. said...

This is so cute, Debbie! I love that he has antlers :-)

Melissa Craig said...

Great job! Your bear is so adorable and fluffed perfectly!