You might think a teddy bear image would be only for baby shower or birth announcement cards but I’m here to stretch you! This adorable – or should I say “lovely” baby bear card uses several retiring products – the Island Indigo ink pad, coordinating cardstock and ombre ribbon plus the Brick Wall Embossing Folder. The free tutorial I’ve provided includes step-by-step instructions for this adorable 2-step stamp.

As a reminder, retiring accessories are available while supplies last or through May 31st, whichever comes first. While stamp sets are available through May 25th, accessories tend to sell out the fastest since most of them are consumable products. When ordering ink pads be sure to add ink refills and coordinating designer papers, cardstocks, ribbons, etc. All my online ordering REWARDS apply, too. $50 product orders will also receive an added REWARD of a free product gift. Details can be found HERE.

There are written instructions below for those of you using a mobile device. I also have a free PDF tutorial available for those that would like to download and save this project for a later day.

Don’t forget to check out my Project PDF Tutorial Library for more project tutorials that feature complete card collections and fancy folds. Click HERE to view the library. All the supplies can be purchased in my online store.

If you missed me Live on YouTube last night you’ll want to watch it!  I shared Stampin’ Up!’s new ink pads and colors plus details and tips. You can view the replay video HERE.

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Supplies:

• Stamps –Baby Bear #141859; Lovely Wishes #145924
• Paper – Whisper White #100730; Island Indigo #122923; Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes #131527
• Ink -Island Indigo #126986; Crumb Cake #126975; Soft Suede #126978; Early Espresso #126974; Old Olive #126953
• Other –Big Shot #143263, Brick Wall Textured Embossing Folder #138288; Island Indigo ¼ Ombre Ribbon #144233; Mini Glue Dots #103683; Stampin’ Dimensionals #104430

Measurements:

• Whisper White – 3” x 3¼”
• Island Indigo – 1¼” x 5”
• Ribbon – 8”

Instructions:

1. Emboss the Island Indigo cardstock using the Brick Wall Embossing Folder. Adhere it to the bottom of the card base.
2. Stamp the vine and leaves at the top of the note card using the Pear Pizzazz ink.
3. Stamp greeting to the far right side of the note card, above the Island Indigo cardstock using the Island Indigo ink.
4. Stamp the bear image that appears mostly solid using Crumb Cake ink on the white cardstock. Stamp the second image directly over the first, using Soft Suede ink. Stamp the third bear image, which will appear more detailed, directly over the previous images, using Early Espresso ink. Cut out the bear using your scissors. Adhere the bear to the left hand side of the card base using Dimensionals.
5. Make a bow using the ribbon and secure to the neck of the bear using a Glue Dot.

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Giveaway!

I’m giving away these 3 clear mount stamp sets to NEW SUBSCRIBERS. There will be a random drawing on Monday, April 23rd! Sign up for my free e-newsletter by Sunday, April 22nd, 11:59pm EST and your name is automatically in the drawing! My newsletter includes a free project tutorial not shared on my other platforms. Winners will be notified via email on Monday, April 23rd. Sign up HERE. (Restrictions U.S. residents only, Stampin Up demonstrators, current subscribers, and Hawaii Ink team members are not eligible.)

New Products in the Clearance Rack

The Clearance Rack has been restocked! Dies, designer paper & embellishments are all discounted up to 60% off. Items are only available while supplies last. Use host code ZBA32YBZ and get additional online ordering REWARDS. Click HERE to shop!

There are 17 colors retiring on May 31st but they won’t last long! Grab your favorites along with their ink refills, cardstock and coordinating accessories WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! Stamp sets will be available through May 25th. All my online ordering REWARDS apply, too. Check out my generous REWARDS program HERE.

• You can view the retiring stamp sets HERE
• You can view the retiring Bundles HERE
• You can view everything else that’s retiring HERE

Baby Bear Photopolymer Stamp Set – 141859

Lovely Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set – 145924

Island Indigo Classic Stampin’ Pad – 126986

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad – 126975

Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad – 126978

Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad – 126974

Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad – 126953

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes – 131527

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 100730

Island Indigo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 122923

Big Shot – 143263

Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder – 138288

Island Indigo 1/4″ Ombre Ribbon – 144233

Mini Glue Dots – 103683

Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430

Supply List