It's a Love Thing! (And some Goodies for You!)

Well, I'm back from my vacation and it's definitely time I got this post working-- so sorry about those problems, I hope you are all enjoying the Blog Hop anyway!

For our Garden Girl projects this week, it was so fun to work with a digital design from Designs on Cloud 9-- Michelle was so generous in providing us all with this file:




Aren't they adorable? Make sure to check out this and all the great things she has available at her site. I had so much fun with these cute bees, thank you so much to Michelle!


And here is the card I created by printing the digital file, then cutting and piecing this little guy together.



Since you have hopped over to my blog, you can also take a peek at the inside (which I like to keep fairly simple so there is plenty of room to write) and another view of the front:


As part of this blog hop, I have some "love thing" goodies for you! For your chance to win my Valentine themed blog candy (don't worry, there's plenty of stuff that can be used on any old project you choose!) all you need to do is go and become a follower of our Friendship's Garden Challenge Blog and then come back here and leave me a comment that you have done so.



And don't forget, there are lots of chances to be eligible to win the $20.00 voucher from Designs on Cloud 9 by participating in the blog hop-- make sure you complete all 5 steps so you have a greater chance of being picked. To review the rules, click here. After you have completed all that, then create your own Valentine themed card that has at least 3 embellishments and link it up to our challenge for your chance to win a $10.00 voucher from Altered Angel. So many chances to win this week so GOOD LUCK and thanks for joining in our "It's a Love Thing" blog hop! Our Hop will run through Feb. 19th and all prize winners will be posted on Feb. 22nd so make sure to check back then!

Now it's time to leave me a comment and then you are off to visit Erin's blog-- she was in the middle of moving this last week and so doesn't have a project to show you but still leave her a comment to be eligible for the prizes and then she'll direct you off to the next stop! Here is the list in case you have gotten lost :):):) Have fun!

SHARON

SAM

JAMIE {you are here}

ERIN {go here next!}

DENA

CISKA

CHANA

CAROLYN

BECKY

Big Thanks from The Beary Scrap DT

Have you ever had one of those moments when you feel like everything is going really smoothly, your happy with whatever your working one and then suddenly something comes to your mind and you realize you're actually an idiot? Well, I had one of those moments this morning when I started taking pictures of the card I've been working on, looked up at my bulletin board and thought "Hmm-- what is that sketch for again?" Oh, duh! It was the one I was supposed to use THIS WEEK for The Beary Scrap DT and I FORGOT! Thinking about this week with a Thank You theme, I knew the perfect card I wanted to make-- I made it, took lots of pictures of the process so I could show you all and completely forgot I was supposed to be using our Challenge Sketch! So, my apologies to you all, but here is my card anyway!

I really was excited to make this card to share-- I just recently learned how to make these Slider Cards and I think they are so fun! I originally learned how to make these from Nancy Keller, check out her fabulous blog and a video tutorial here.

And here's my own version of a Beary Sweet Thank You Slider Card!

1. Cut a piece of cardstock or heavy designer paper 12 inches x 5.25 inches.

2. Score this piece at 3.5 inches, 7 inches and 10.5 inches. This will leave you 3 equal sections and then a small 1.5 inch section at the end.


3. One the 1st scored section, trim each side down .25 inch


4. This will leave you with a shape like this that is the base of your:


5. Now, you will need a plastic shopping bag (it doesn't have to be Walmart, that's just what I have!) Cut a two inch strip from the bag.

6. Wrap the bag around the section of your base that you trimmed down. Wrap the bag fairly loose, this will be the "sliding" part of the card. Tape the bag with scotch tape firmly to itself-- make sure that you do not tape the bag to any part of the paper, only to itself as it will need to move. Trim off any excess plastic.



7. Next, cut two pieces of designer paper that are 4.5 x 3.25 inches. These are your slider tabs.



8. Place the first slider tab over the section with the plastic bag taped on and line up the top of the tab with the top of the neighboring section.


9. Tape the bottom of the tab to the plastic bag, again, make sure the tape doesn't touch the base of the card just the plastic bag so that it will slide freely. Also, make sure it is taped firmly so it doesn't pull off.


10. Now flip the base over and repeat with the second slider tab, lining it up with the top of the neighboring section and taping it firmly to the plastic bag. The slider tabs are ready.


11. Now, on the third section (the one next to the small 1.5 inch end), create an indentation to show the hidden tabs-- you can use a circle or scallop punch, cut a rectangle or triangle, anything to show off a little of what's hiding beneath. I chose to have my indentation on the bottom of the card but you could place it on top.



12. Now go ahead and fold your card and adhering the small tab to the back to hold it all together.


Now you have something that looks like this:



And by pulling carefully you 'll have two tabs that slide out for more fun space to embellish and add your message (don't pull too quick or too far, it's really hard to get the tabs back in if they are pulled too far, I have done this!)

And there's your card, so embellish away! I used the Echo Park's Little Girl collection papers plus diecut stickers and tags, many of which I cut apart and used differently than originally intended. I popped up some with foam dots added Lavendar and Glam Pink (brand new!) Stickles and then attached my Tear Bear on the front. Here is my finished card showing the inside tabs.


Now, finally, I am to the bottom of my post and from the bottom of my heart, I wish you all a huge THANK YOU for supporting The Beary Scrap during the last year-- we owe all our success to our wonderful customers and followers! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

ps-- I am also celebrating the one year anniversary of my blog and am offering some birthday candy, here is a sneak peek--



--please visit my blog for your chance to win and don't forget to enter our Beary Sweet Challenges this month for more chances to win one of our 5 Birthday Presents!

BoBunny Card Sketch

I love sketches!!!!! Bo Bunny had this cute card sketch on their blog this week:




And so I used the Unforgettable line (I love and hoard this paper!) to make this card for a friend of mine who has had a great experience this week:




Here is a view of the inside-- I like it simple inside so there is lots of room for writing.