Teddy Bo & Co. May Inspiration with Bea

Hello and welcome here!  It's time to share some Teddy Bo & Co. inspiration.  This time I have a discovery I want to share with you.

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

 

There was some conversation going on on the DT about whether or not you could watercolour a digital image.  If you can get your paper to go through your printer it might just work.  Here's what I did...I printed my image on watercolour paper, let it dry overnight and then hit it with my heat tool for added measure.  I didn't have any issue with the ink bleeding.  I have a Hewlett Packard inkjet printer, I had to help the paper get started feeding but once it started it was fine...I used Strathmore 140lb paper.  

 I used Distress Inks to colour my image.

Distress Inks Used:

Dress - Tattered Rose & Wild Honey

Fur - Walnut Stain, Vintage Photo & Wild Honey

Flowers - Faded Jeans

Background - Pumice Stone

Recipe:  Paper-not sure, sorry:(, My Favorite Things Inside/Out Stitched Ovals, Spellbinders Lacey Ovals, Lawn Fawn Stitched Scalloped Borders, Bazzill CS-Mocha Divine, Strathmore Watercolour Paper Cold Press 140lb., Distress Inks, Foam Squares, Flowers.

Enjoy,

Deneen

Teddy Bo & Co. Card

Hello and welcome here.  Yah, I was stumped on what to name my post today, so I went with the obvious, lol.  The Teddy & Co. DT hope to inspire you with their creations using the Teddy Bo gang!  They are ca-ute to say the least.  If you haven't checked them out yet I hope you'll take a stroll over to the Etsy shop or Facebook page. 

Be sure to check out how you could win some FREE clear stamps at the end of my post!!!  

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

I used April Bo 02 from the April membership pack and went with a clean and simple card.  I coloured him with Prismacolor pencils.  I apologize for not taking a photo of him BEFORE I added Distress Ink to the edges, it kind of camouflaged my colouring.  But I loved the effect it gives, of night closing in around him.

Prismacolor Pencils Used:

Fur - 746, 755, 756

Shirt - 738, 738.5, 739, 747

Hat - 758, 760

Star - 736

Ground - 747

Recipe:  Teddy Bo & Co. Digital Stamps-April Bo 02, CTMH CS-White Daisy, Bazzill CS-dark blue, Distress Ink Faded Jeans, Black Felt Pen, Nuvo Crystal Drops-Clear.

Ready to find out how to win FREE clear stamps!

Like & Share the pinned Facebook post to be in with a chance to win the whole debut stamp collection when they ship. The more times you share (the pinned post on Facebook) the more times your name will go into the bundle. I'll be doing the same on Instagram so share there too if you're on it.....find us at @teddyboandco

We'll draw the name out on May 10th and they will ship as soon as they arrive. Hope we pull your name out xx

Gayle x

Enjoy!

Deneen

Teddy Bo & Co. and Cuttlebug Mania Challenge Coffee Card

Hello and welcome here!  It's not too often 2 different Design Teams overlap in their challenges/inspiration but for me today is that day!!!!  Teddy Bo & Co. is inspiring you with images used on projects and Cuttlebug Mania is a challenge blog and the challenge for the next fortnight is all about coffee or tea.

Cuttlebug Mania Challenge - A Cuppa...

(coffee or tea inspired)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug

Card Size: 5" x 6.25"

The image I used is from the Teddy Bo & Co. April Membership bundle called April Oli 05 and is coloured with Copics.  The sentiment I typed up myself in Publisher.  It's an odd shaped card for me, but hey, why did I buy the envelope punch board if not for making my own envelopes.

Copics Used:

Skin - N0, N1, N2, R000, R00, R01 

 Dress - R81, R83, R85 

Coat - YR30, Y21, Y32, Y26, Y28 

 Hat - coat colours + W0, W1 

Tights - N7, YG25 

 Boots - N7, 100, R29 

 Coffee Cup - E57, W0, W1 

Sky - B0000, 

Stone - E70, E71, E74

Recipe:  PP-Simple Stories Documented Music & Herringbone, Bazzill CS-brown, CTMH CS-White Daisy, XCut Ornate Frame Die, Spellbinders-Big Scalloped Circles Lg., SS-2014 Scrapbook & Cards Today, Burlap, CTMH Ink-Chocolate, Copic Markers, Foam, Pearls.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Xcut Ornate Frame Die

Spellbinders Big Scallop Circles Lg. Die

I hope you'll check out Teddy Bo & Co., they have a Facebook Page as well.  And why don't you join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Teddy Bo & Co. and A Mini Album Page

Hello and welcome here!  It's time to share some Teddy Bo & Co. inspiration.  You can check out some of the action and sneak peeks over on the Facebook page.  Today I have a mini album page to share with you.

Mini Album Page Size:  4" x 6"

My dad passed away Aug. 2016 and I thought a little mini album of the kids and Grandpa from our time with him in July would be special. 

 I used Heartfelt Creations Delicate Asters paper collection.

Lots of people saw my dad as a big teddy bear, so it worked out great that I am part of the Teddy Bo & Co. DT and used a teddy bear image from the April Membership release.

It's a double slider card.  I am teaching a class at the local scrapbook store, The Scrapbook Cottage, on creating a double slider card but I also wanted to show how you can use it in your mini albums as well.

Copics Used:

Fur - E21, E33, E57, E59, E51

Vest - V91, V93, Prismacolor 752

Pants - YG61, G21, Prismacolor 756

Shirt/Suspenders - Y28

Coat/Hat - E81, Y28

Neck Scarf - V95, V99

Hat Scarf - YG61, G21

Recipe:  Digital SS-Teddy Bo & Co. April Bo 05, PP-Heartfelt Creations Delicate Asters Collection, Bazzill CS-black, Silver Foil CS, Spellbinders Decorative Labels 8, Echo Park Heart Doily Die, Cheery Lynn Mini Fanciful Flourish Left & Right, Foam, Rhinestones, Martha Stewart Scroll Lace Border Punch, My Favorite Things Mini Delicate Doilies.

Enjoy,

Deneen

Teddy Bo & Co., Bo Holding a Pot of Flowers

Hello and welcome here!  It's another card using a new release from Teddy Bo & Co. I remembered to take some photos while I was colouring them for you to see the process.  You can find the action happening over on the Facebook page.

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

I used March17-TeddyBo6, a super cute image of Teddy Bo holding a pot of flowers.  I coloured him with Copics.

Copics Used:
 Bo Fur - E51, E33, E35, E57, E53
Apron - E42, E43
Pot - E93, E95, YR0s, YR14, YR18
Shoes - B91, B93, B95, N7
Hat - E50, E42
Roses - R20, R21, R32, R35, G46
Ground - W2, W3, W4
Sky - BG0000

Recipe:  PP-BoBunny Madeleine Grace, Bazzill CS-mahogany, CTMH CS-White Daisy, My Favorite Things-Inside/Outside Stitched Rectangle & Four Corners, Foam, Pearls, Copics, Verve Stamps SS-Circular Sayings, Versafine Ink-Onyx Black.

Here's my printed piece all ready to be coloured.  I like to die cut it before I start colouring so that I know where my borders are.

Working on the fur.  I didn't like how shaggy Bo got in my last card so I opted to use dots and give him a smoother coat.

All the fur done...except there's a small piece of ear by the top of the flowers that I'll find later.

Finished colouring the apron.  I shaded it in relation to the folds and where the pot would cast a shadow.

Layering up the colour.  I went with the details on the pot for shading.

The pot all finished!  This was a great combination for a terracotta look.

Finished the shoes.  I could have gone a little darker but I tend to worry that I'll get things too dark and end up on the light side.  Wait, that almost sounds like a Star Wars quote, lol.

I finished the roses and started adding the ground colour.  I used dots for the ground, it resembles gravel.

Ground and sky are done, it's ready for a card!

I hope you enjoyed!

Deneen

Teddy Bo & Co New Releases Card

Hello and welcome here!  It's been a while since I've posted some cards made with images from Teddy Bo & Co.  The DT have some new images to share with you.  You can find the action happening over on the Facebook page.

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

For this card I used March17-TeddyBo4 and coloured him with Copics.  I was adding fur but wasn't sure if he turned out too shaggy but once I started I couldn't stop.  I'm still on the fence whether I like his fur or not.

Copics Used:

Bo Fur - E33, E51, E57, E59

Hat - E42, E43, E77, YG93, E79

Shirt - B91, B93, B95

Dog - E70, E71, E74, R27, W2, W4, W7

Bench - E33, E35, E21

Grass - G20, G94, G24, G46

Sky - BG0000

Recipe - PP-was in my scraps, CTMH CS-White Daisy, Taylored Expressions SS-Many Minis Occasions, Versafine Ink-Onyx Black, Spellbinders-Marvelous Squares, My Favorite Things-Stitched Circle Scallop Frame, Foam Squares, Copics.

Enjoy,

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania It's a Zoo Out There Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  I hope you've been enjoying February, it's hard to believe it's almost March.  It's time for another Cuttlebug Mania challenge and this time it's all about animals.  And don't forget to use your Cuttlebug.

Challenge - It's a Zoo Out There
(use animals like cats, dogs, fish, birds, elephants etc.)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

A big thank you to Beccy's Place for supplying the DT with images!  

 

I used an image and sentiment from the Garden Silhouette Set.  I used Distress Inks to sponge a background - Cracked Pistachio, Tumbled Glass, Peacock Feathers and Blueprint Sketches.  I was thinking of cutting the sentiment out with a more intricate die and then realized it would kind of go against the saying, lol.  So I stuck with a simple stitched oval die.

The frame is from Frantic Stamper.

Inside:

I added Wink of Stella to the moon to give it some shimmer.

Recipe:  Digital SS-Beccy's Place Garden Silhouette Set, PP-Graphic 45 Christmas Carol Collection Seasonal Sentiments, Frantic Stamper Elemental #7 Coved Labels, My Favorite Things Inside/Out Stitched Ovals, Wink of Stella-Clear, Distress Inks-Cracked Pistachio, Tumbled Glass, Peacock Feathers & Blueprint Sketches, Craft Foam.

Cuttlebug Items Used:
Frantic Stamper Elemental #7 Coved Labels Die
My Favorite Things Inside/Out Stitched Oval Die

I hope you can join us for the animal challenge,
Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Santa Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  Winter has arrived here in Southern Manitoba with a bang.  And Christmas is less than 2 weeks away now!  So the challenge over at Cuttlebug Mania is Santa, use a Santa on your project...and please note the challenge will run for 1 week!!

Challenge - Santa

Use Santa on your project

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 1 week. 

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug

Card Size:  4.26" x 5.5"

A big thank-you to Kenny K for supplying the DT with this Santa image!  I coloured him with Copics and used the Memory Box Grand Snow Globe die.  But I wasn't quite happy with the way it was coming together and decided to swap out the base for a cheery bow by Tattered Lace.

Inside:

Copics Used:

Santa Suit - R29, T8, E50

Bag - G17, G28

Beard - W0, W2, W5

Shadows - B91, 0

Recipe:  Digital SS-Kenny K Santa, PP-BoBunny Whiteout Solitude, Glitter CS Silver, Bazzill CS-red & black, CTMH CS-White Daisy, Memory Box-Countryside Landscape & Grand Snow Globe, Frantic Stamper-Elemental #7 Coved Labels, Tattered Lace Florentine Bow, WeR Memory Keepers-Quilted, Adhesive Gems-Holiday, Foam Squares, Copic Markers.  (inside:  CTMH SS-Holiday Joy, CTMH Ink-Cranberry, Versafine-Onyx Black)

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Memory Box Country Landscape Die

Frantic Stamper Elemental #7 Coved Labels Die

Memory Box Snow Globe Die

Tattered Lace Florentine Bow Die

WeR Memory Keepers Quilted Embossing Folder

Hope you can join us for the Santa Challenge,

Deneen

Teddy Bo New Release

Hello and welcome here!  Teddy Bo & Co. is releasing some new digital stamps today.  AND she is offering coloured images as well, so if you LOVE the bears but are not confident in your colouring you can now buy and print the image already coloured!!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

I am using the image called Praying Bo.  This image I coloured with Copic markers but next week I'll use the pre-coloured image so be sure to check back.

Inside:

Recipe:  Teddy Bo Digital SS-Praying Bo, PP-Pebbles Happy Day Puzzled, CTMH CS-White Daisy, Bazzill CS-grey & black, SS-Taylored Expressions Many Minis Occasions, CTMH Ink-Black & Indian Corn Blue, Spellbinders-Labels 17 & Decorative Labels 8, Verve SS-Psalm 46:10, Craft Lounge SS-Dandy Days, Rhinestones, Foam Squares, Copic Markers.

Copics Used:

Fur - E11, E15, E33, E51, E53

Shirt - E42, E43, E47

Pants - B93, B95, B97

Hat - B91, B93

Rosarie - R89

Ground - W2, W3, W5

Sky - BG0000

Don't forget to Teddy Bo & Co. for the other card samples using the new releases!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania For the Kids Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  This week over at Cuttlebug Mania the challenge is for Kids creations...something to give to a child.  And don't forget to use your Cuttlebug.

Challenge - Kids

(something to give a child)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 4 weeks. 

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

A huge thank-you to our Sponsor Fabrika Fantasy for supplying the DT with images, I used Winter Games 1.   I had plans to colour my own image but ran out of time so I used their already coloured image available when you buy the outline.

Inside:

Recipe:  Digital SS-Fabrika Fantasy Winter Games 1, CTMH CS-White Daisy, Bazzill CS-light blue & dark blue, Spellbinders Standard Circles Lg., Xcut Ornate Frame, Memory Box Elegant Scrollwork, We R Memory Keepers Geometric E.F., CTMH SS-Say It In Style, Penny Black SS-Sprinkle & Smiles, CTMH Ink-Black, Martha Stewart Arctic Snowflake Punch, Foam Squares, Rhinestone.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Spellbinders Standard Circles Lg. Die

Xcut Ornate Frame Die

Memory Box Elegant Scrollwork Die

We R Memory Keepers Geometric Embossing Folder

Hope you can join us for the Kids Challenge!

Deneen

Teddy Bo Easter Inspiration

Hello and welcome here!  Just a quick post for Teddy Bo & Co. Digital Stamps.

Card Size:  4.75" x 5"

He's the same image I used in my last post but cropped so you see just his face and a bit of the egg.

Copics Used:

Fur - E11, E13, E15, E33, E51, E53

Egg - B32, B34

Hat - V20, V17, V25, R01, R02

Tail - W1

Wheat - Y19

Sky - BG0000

Recipe:  Bazzill CS- mauve, CTMH CS-White Daisy, Daisy Chain EK Success Punch, Simon Says Stamp Happy Die, CTMH Ink-Black, CTMH SS-Say It In Style, Copic Markers.

Enjoy!

Deneen