Lessons from a Teddy Bear

Do you ever think about that childhood teddy bear you had?  You know the one whose one eye was missing and his fur had been completely loved off by you and the washing machine?  My daughter has a stuffed puppy that she's had since she was small and he has been loved to pieces...almost.  He's thread bare and has had some stitching done in a few places.

Our photo to inspire you at {Pin}spirational Challenges this go round reminds me of my daughter.  She used to carry her puppy around with her like this little girl carries around her teddy bear.
Isn't this such a cute photo!

 

We are once again sponsored by some absolutely awesome companies...

Prize 7 digis 

...as well as...

 ANNE'S DIGITAL ART
Prize 5 digis

...and last but not least...

 A RANDOM FAN
Prize- 3 digis

 Now I landed up not using a sponsored image this week because I had come across a digi at TLC Creations that I was wanting to use.  I also knew that I had background paper that resembled the girls dress.  This picture just made me think of childhood and simple times, so I decided to keep my card simple this week as well. 

Here's a look...


and here's a close up of that adorable bear...
(I had such fun watercoloring him with my Tim Holtz Distress markers!)


lastly, a close up of the sentiment...


I just love that sentiment!  

For the finishing touch I decided to add 3 simple buttons.

I hope I've challenged you to find something in the {pin}spiring photo to incorporate in your creation.  There's really no doing it wrong...it's what jumps out at you...colors, patterns, teddy bears, little girls in beautiful dresses...the possibilities are endless.  Just remember to share your creation with us over at the {Pin}spirational Challenge blog.  And, while you're there be sure to check out the other DT creations.  I promise those will lead to more {pin}spiration.

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards..."Teddy Bears"
Crafty Catz..."Anything Goes"
Daring Cardmakers..."Sentimental"
Digitally Sweet..."Anything Goes"
Sister Act Challenges..."Anything Goes" 
Brown Sugar Challenge Blog..."Color Challenge"
Digi Makeover Challenge..."Anything Goes" 
Eureka Stamps..."Anything Goes"
House of Cards..."Cute/Shabby/Vintage Card with a Button"
Through the Purple Haze..."Use a Digi"



15 comments

Ang said...

Beautiful card, the image is adorable.
thanks for playing along at HOC.
Ang
HOC DT

Naomi Johnson said...

Great card. Thanks for sharing it with us this week at Crafty Catz. Naomi x

Unknown said...

Such a lovely card & great image.

Thanks for joining us at
Through The Purple Haze Challenges Hope to see you again next week
Hugs, Teresa DT
Ceesa's Card Creations

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

This is sooooooooo sweet!!!

Mynn xx said...

This is absolutely DARLING!!! Such a cute image and I adore the color scheme! LOVE this! Thanks for joining us at House of Cards! :) HUGS and have a wonderful rest of the week! Mynn xx

PS: I'd love for you to stop by my personal blog (On a Stampage)--I've got blog candy up for grabs! :)

Vannessa said...

This is such a cute card and you're right, that sentiment is fabulous too! Thanks for joining in the House of Cards Challenge this week.

Hugs, Vannessa
HOC DT

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Gorgeous card Tracey thank you for joining us this week at Crafty Catz
Hugs Dianne xx DT

Hermien said...

Lovely card, great sentiment. Thnx for playing with us at papermakeupstamps

Hermien
dt-member

Anonymous said...

So stinkin cute , love the coloring too , thanks for joining us in our Challenge # 59 at Chocolate ,Coffee and Cards - DT Crystal

Cheryl said...

SO adorable!!

Thanks for joining us at Eureka Stamps this week.

Anonymous said...

So cute! Thanks for sharing with us at Eureka.

Nicola Crowe said...

Aw sweet card thanks for joining us at TTPH
Nicola DT

Rocky said...

So cute, he's gorgeous. Thank you for making me feel better about my stuffing hanging out, he's a wise bear! See you again at HOC I hope.

Patricia said...

This is just so darned cute I just love everything about it

Patricia

rudlis said...

Adorable! Beautiful card. Thanks for joining in the House of Cards Challenge this week.

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