I spent a good portion of my night yesterday, catching up on some SCS uploads. Messing around just a little on the blog...and I got no creative work done. {well, none that involved stamps and ink!} After I got outta work on Monday, I headed to see a friend who's recovering for surgery...and I gotta show you what I designed for her...
I am no longer a Build-A- Bear virgin! I have to say for all of you out there reading this, who have been into Build-A-Bear, I was not into the wishing, singing and twirling they get the little kids to do. I took a pass on that, even though Jordan looked irritated with me. I gave the bear a hug and made sure she was pleasingly filled and set out to put some clothes on her.
Are these slippers not the cutest? I did have fun dressing her up, trying to match the right undies to her flowered pj top! I have always had a fondness of all things stuffed and Barbie. lol I got to name the bear, Rory {Gilmore Girls}, and print out the birth certificate. She is now in her new home and she looked pretty happy to be lounging in front of the tv, watching Food Network. Next time I visit I might strap a pencil in her paw and teach her to color! ok, fantasy over.
Here is the 'card' that accompanied Rory, and I can actually tell you I was not drinking when I put this together. I am calling it a 'card' because when I decided to sew the polka dotted paper to the base I forgot to open it up. What was I thinking, I have never done that before! Well, to end a short story, Mary got it as is, I had a tv show to catch. I knew these mice were gonna end up with her other House Mouse collection.
Hope you're feeling a little better today Mary! :)
still howling about you sewing that card together!!!!!!
Posted by: lindaH | October 28, 2008 at 07:12 AM
Love the card - so soft and pretty!
Posted by: Kirsten | October 28, 2008 at 09:22 AM
Rory is adorable - nice job of dressing her:) I love the card, though I can't help chuckling over you sewing it closed. Those cute little mice are colored so fabulously!!! TFS
Posted by: Cindy H. | October 28, 2008 at 09:45 AM
hooo¡ its so cute ilove it
Posted by: josefa laura | October 28, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Very cute Paula! Tell mary hope she feels better
Posted by: Starr | October 28, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Adorable bear and adorable card. Well, I guess it is really became more of a postcard after the sewing, right?!
Posted by: Maria | October 28, 2008 at 01:35 PM
What a great gift to bring someone who's sick! I love the 'card' too; hey, we all make mistakes right? It's still beautiful! So glad to hear you still used it!
Posted by: Kathyc on SCS | October 28, 2008 at 09:41 PM
I agree, also glad to hear you still used it, and sorry to say, I am glad to find out that even you who makes such beautiful cards can makes mistakes, and admit to them :-) The card and bear are just too cute.
Posted by: Meahni | October 29, 2008 at 04:03 AM
Well, I am sure sewing the DP to the card has happened before, and you are just "lady" enough to admit it! And what a beauty it is, open or not! Your coloring is so awesome. And what a cute bear, I know Mary will cheer right up when she sees both of them!
LeAnne
Posted by: LeAnne | October 29, 2008 at 06:36 AM
wow, this card is so gorgeous, mistakes and all! Your colouring is so soft and perfect!!! Thank you for sharing!
:)
Kim
Posted by: Kim Prince | October 29, 2008 at 07:10 AM
OH I SO wanna build a bear!! Every time I see that store I try to talk Emileigh into doing one with me but she refuses!! Teenagers!!
Rory is A-dorable and so is that card!! The sewing thing sounds like something I would do!! Heehee!
Posted by: Kimmie | October 29, 2008 at 10:17 AM
OMG...you even color the MICE soooo well!!! That is so not fair! I loved GG too ~ Lorelie and Rory were the best! (I have the whole set of cds!) Great name choice for Ms. Bear. And, I'm glad you sewed that card together...it proves you're NOT perfect afterall! LOL Great job, as always!
Posted by: Mary G. | October 29, 2008 at 09:27 PM
First time to your blog, and I LOVE it! Your coloring is awesome and these mice are adorable! You made me laugh right out loud about sewing the card shut! Great story! I'll be back for sure! Best, Curt
Posted by: Curt OBrien | October 29, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Oh Curt had to send me the link to your great blog! I have really enjoyed browsing all of your wonderful creations! Into my google reader for sure! Some of my funniest mistakes made the best cards...this one will always be a #1 to you LOL!
Posted by: Sue Kment | October 29, 2008 at 11:09 PM
Ha-that's too funny! And funny because I would do that exactly! But it's a fantastic card and that adorable teddy bear, oh Mary will be so happy with these! Sewed closed or not!!
Posted by: Danielle | October 31, 2008 at 01:00 PM