Monday, April 5, 2010

Watermelon Seeds of Kindness



Hello friends! I hope you had a wonderful weekend and Easter holiday! Mine was nice and restful, and today is my day off so I'm very thankful for the "down" time!

This card I have to share with you today was made for the Featured Stamper challenge at Splitcoaststampers on Sunday. TheresaCC is the Featured Stamper and I chose this card from her gallery to CASE for the challenge. This cute Watermelon Bear is a Little Lovin' stamp from the Stamp Oasis line at Rubbernecker. I was initially not interested in these stamps, but when you hear why I love them now, you will too! The turn-off for me was the thick black line around the outside of the image! Look at the Little Lovin' page on the Rubbernecker site, and you'll see what I mean. But when you look at my colored image, you don't really notice it, do you? AND you know what else? That slightly thicker outline gives you just a tiny bit more of a margin when you're blending with your Copics before the ink might start to bleed! I have several more of these stamps to share with you, so stay tuned! I'll be getting them inky soon!

I paired this image with a sentiment from the JustRite Seeds of Kindness 1 5/8" stamp set.
And speaking of several more of these images, I have an extra Watermelon Bear to give away! Dave accidentally sent me one too many in my recent order, so I am giving the extra one away! If you'd like a chance to have your own Watermelon Bear stamp, just leave a comment here and I will draw a random winner on Tuesday evening at 9:00 p.m. EST.

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Monday!








Stamps: Watermelon Bear (Rubbernecker), sentiment (JustRite Stampers)Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Certainly Celery (Stampin' Up!), Black OP (Bazzill), white (Neenah), designer paper (Scenic Route)
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine Onyx Black (Tsukineko), Peeled Paint distress ink (Ranger), markers (Copic)Accessories: ribbon (May Arts), Nestabilities (Spellbinders).

35 comments:

Michelle B said...

Tammy, this is adorable! I just love this stamp and your coloring is always beautiful!

Hugs,
Michelle B.

GAZ said...

This bear is so cute, especially the way you colored it! I have a friend who collects bears and it would be fun to do a bear card for her. Thanks for sharing!!

Lana said...

Tammy this bear is just so darn cute! I actually collect Boyds bears. Just an old softy for bears.I love your color combo, very nicely done as usual.

Ida said...

Tammy this is just darling (I don't like watermelon) but I love your sweet bear eating the watermelon.

Rachelle said...

This stamp is so adorable! I love teddy bears and this little one is such a cutie! Thanks for letting us know the pro's of using this type of stamp. It would be a perfect to practice my watercoloring:)

Sharon said...

Ohhh! This is so cute! (and you're right - you really don't notice the line...) I love watermelon and can hardly wait until it's in season! TFS!

PatsyB said...

Tammy,
Your card is darling and so is this little bear! With the July 4th holiday sneaking up on us, he would be perfect for cards, invitations, whatever! Thanks for the chance to win this handsome guy and thanks for sharing your creations.

suzy0820 said...

So cute Tammy... and as usual,love your card.

Chrisd said...

What a great image for all summer long birthday cards, invitations and thinking of you cards. How kind of you to share with one of us, watermelon is so yummy and so is that bear!

Sue D said...

Very cute--the papers you picked are perfect and I just love the little bee.

Kim Burmeister said...

Tammy, this is adorable! Your coloring is amazing and the papers are so yummy.

AShu93 said...

He is cute! I don't have any Rubbernecker stamps & I'd love to win him. Watermelons are fun to color.

Barbara said...

He's just adorable, Tammy! Yes, I see what you mean about the thick line, and yes, I also agree you don't notice it once it's colored. Awesome coloring, BTW :)

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Hi Tammy, sorry I missed you on your visit to Joan's Garden recently! Love this card, such a cute image! Don't often comment, but love checking back to see what you are doing!

Kimberly S. said...

Awwwww! He is just the most adorable little bear!! I LOVE the way you colored him....and I agree...the extra margin would be great with the Copics!!

DawnBeery said...

Love the card Tammy! Sooo cute!

jjcreations said...

This is so sweet!!!!

KathyM said...

Great image and a beautiful card!

Peggy Cain said...

Hi Tammy
Love this card well I love all your cards! I really enjoy visiting your blog and getting such great ideas. Maybe our paths will cross again this year. I'll be in Akron the end of the month how about you? Peggy C
www.createwithbubbe.blogspot.com

Deb said...

I have always LOVED watermelon! One year I asked for a watermelon with candles instead of a cake for my birthday....I was excited to have my wish granted. Winning this stamp would be fantastic.

mudmaven said...

Your card is just adorable - love the colors and the bear is so sweet! ~chris

Charlene Merrick (LilLuvsStampin) said...

Oooo! Now I want some watermelon! Your coloring is spectacular, Tammy; darling card!

ddk9 said...

The card is very cute and the use of both stamps was very nicely paired. Cute card!

Kelly Massman said...

CUTE card!

Kristen said...

I love the teddy bear image - you can't help but falling in luv with it! You are so talented using the copics! Looks great.

Lisa Kind said...

Oh what a cute card! Love it! And I LOVE watermelon!

Autumn said...

This little guy is too cute! Love your card too!

Deb Neerman said...

This is tooooooooooo cute, Tammy! Love that image and the fabulous DP you used!

Anonymous said...

Your card is really cute! I love the little bear. Your coloring is great! Love your blog and your projects. Thanks for a chance to win the little cutie.

Chris R. from Iowa
ckrobinson01@hotmail.com

Lavonne (tweetygirl) said...

really cute card and love the bear image! He's so sweet!

LeAnne said...

Aw, he is very sweet---reminds me that summer is on its way! Yum!

Debbie said...

What a wonderful card. The colors are great together. Love it!

Christina Fischer said...

Tammy, this card just screams summer! I love the colors, and your coloring is fabulous! :)

KymKreates said...

The colors and the saying are just the perfect combo for your little guy. I am partial to Teddies anyway but he is truly adorable. Wonderful job!!!

Jenny L. said...

This teddy is soooo cute! I would love to give him a good home! Thanks for sharing

Jenny L.