Dec 14, 2009

The Sugar Bowl Bear HUGS...


Isn't he just the sweetest?  I had to get my "fix" of playing along with The Sugar Bowl before the end of the year along with being able to get out one of my Sugar Nellies to play with!! :)  I think this Dexter Bear was so fun to color with.  Hopefully you can see my little added linen thread bow under his neck.

The challenge at the Sugar Bowl was to use the sketch (and I liked the plaid pattern, so I decided to keep that the same from the sketch as well)!  We were also supposed to use our fav color on it.  I know....YIKES!!  No purple?!!  Nope, not this time!  I think last week I got my full use of purple and I even used a Sugar Nellie for one of them...so my next fav color would be pink shades, but I prefer that pink be paired with another color and with the plaid, the gree really stand outs to me.  I just LOVE plaid patterns, so that would be another fav of mine here.

I placed a "hugs" sentiment in the circle with Dexter, played with my flower stash and added touches of glitter on them.  Now you want to give Dexter a hug, don't you?! 

Hope you like my card for today and be sure to come back here tomorrow for another fun Whimsy Advent Event posting!!  Hopefully you are following the side of my blog and visiting the blogs everyday for some Whimsy inspiration and a chance to win a great prize each day!!  Have a great day!! HUGS

49 smiles from friends:

Sharon Caudle said...

YAY!!! Me first!!! I LOVE this card!! That bear is soooo adorable and LOVE how you colored him and his sweater! The added bow is adorable too! Fabulous work as always, Vicki!!! I love it!! hugs!

Nora said...

THAT is so...adorable, cute, beautifully colored, sweet, darling...too many adjectives fit this card! *LOL*
You're such an inspiration!
-hugs-

Stef H (Glitterbabe) said...

oh i just love this. and i love that bow at his neck. he looks sooooo.... soft! and huggable!

hugs,

Tammy said...

This card is adorable Vicki!! Love that little bear and his sweater! Your coloring is awesome and and fantastic layout!
Hugs, Tammy

Janet said...

Hey Vicki - this is adorable. The bear is so darn cute and the sweater looks great.

Hugs ~~ Janet

Andrea, said...

Oh he is gorgeous Vicki, I love the colours and his little string bow. Fabulous card

Holly said...

so many things I love about this card Vicki. Your coloring is awesome and the little linen thread you tied in a bow is perfection! Great color combination too!

Pat (mspfd) said...

Hiya Vicki, This is spectacular... everything is perfection! What a super precious card.

Anne said...

Your card is awesome and your coloring looks beautiful! I love the colors on the papers. =)

Greetings from Anne (Norway)

Sandy said...

Oh Vicki this is one of my favorite bears. He is so cute and darling. Your card is awesome. Love them. Hugs.

Cindy Haffner said...

Oh so so adorable.

Terry Oulboub said...

Vicki, BEAUTIFUL! I love the pastels and the checkered background papers! That cute little sweater is delicious on Mr. Bear! The bow is so sweet; just brings out the knitted sweater, really. I love the flowers - so cute. You know, the sentiment is perfect - little hugs with the arms stretched out wide - wonderful! ;D

Stampin Mindy said...

This is so cute, love this stamp and those flower embellishments!

Kim Piggott said...

Oh wow this is absolutely adorable!
Love your wonderful colouring and your detail is so pretty! Love your little bow!
hugs
kim x

Riet said...

What a gorgeous card Vicki,i love your image and papers.

Hugs Riet.xx

Allison said...

So sweet...love the colors, faux stitching and those embellies!

Ann said...

Just gorgeous - love it.
Ann xxx

Jeanette said...

Vicki, This is just too fabulous.
Your cards are always stunning. I love the coloring on the bear.

Jeanette

Jacilynn said...

Adorable! I love this image. Great card Vicki!
x

chercroppin said...

This is too sweet Vicki, what an adorable image! Great choice in colors, papers, flowers and that bow is the perfect touch : )

Sally said...

Stunning card. Great colors. That is the cutest bear I have seen in a long time. I just love it.

Julia Aston said...

Love this little bear with it's hand knit sweater on!

Cheryl said...

Very cute Vicki! I hope to get regular playing time in one of these days.

Jaspere said...

Wow this is adorable. He looks so warm and cuddly. The hemp twine is perfect.

Jane, at Thepaperaffair said...

Sweet, I looked at this card a long time, I really like it and I was trying to figure out my favorite thing, I couldn't, guess it is the WHOLE package!!

Thank you Vicki for playing with us at Midnight Madness, your support and lovely comments on my blog - don't know how you do all that you do!!

Jane MMSC DT

Dawn B. said...

This is so cute Vicki. I love the way you added the hugs in the circle. Great coloring and I love plaid.. TFS

stampinfrog said...

Vicki this card is gorgeous! I love this bear image and the bow at his neck!Fantastic papers and coloring!
Hugs,Connie

paperpapier said...

oo.love the cutie bear..

coldwaters2 said...

This is super duper cute I adore your design, colours and image it is perfect.

Hugs
Lorraine x

Connie M. said...

Oh my!! This is just soooo adorable, Vicki!! Love this sweet image, and those wonderful flowers!

Shar said...

What a joyful and sweet card! I love your coloring and your color and paper matching is incredible!

Gina said...

I love those roses! The plaid paper is very cute too.

Joan Ervin said...

Now isn't this just the cutest little bear with the knit sweater...toooo cute!!!! Such a pretty little bow you added, too, and I just love all the flowers!!!! You did an awesome job on this, Vicki!!!!

Crystal said...

Oh my Vicki he is ever the CUTEST!!! What a cute cute creations...love all your fab details and those flowers soooo beautiful!!! Great card!

Jessica G. said...

This cutie looks just like one of those chenille bears; your coloring makes him look so touchably soft! Perfect choice of DPs to pair with this sweet bear!!

Jodi Collins aka Kharmagirl said...

OH! This is the sweetest my friend! LOVE the layout and GORGEOUS colors! This image is TOOOOO cute!

Lilian said...

Awww, super cute card Vicki! Love the plaid paper too :) Thanks for joining the SB challenge and hope to see you in the next one too!

Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such a nice comment! Have a wonderful Holiday Season!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

This is so sweet!! I just love your colors and your take on the sketch!! What a sweet image!! Love all your details and the flowers.
big hugs,
Chris

Terrie B x said...

WoW 1`stunning` card Vickie TFI
Have a fab day my `friend`:)xxx

Kathy said...

WOW Vicki! I just adore your take on the sketch!! Such gorgeous colors and this image is so sweet!! Thanks so much for playing along in the challenge!!!
Have a great day!
:)kathy

Pam S. said...

Vicki this is adorable! love everything about it! your coloring the design! makes me smile!
Pam Going Postal

Maria Matter said...

oh this is so darling! I just wanna hug him!!! Gorgeous coloring and patterned paper! Beautiful Vicki!!
Blessings, Maria

Oh, thank you soooo much for the beautiful b'day card, I can't wait to color!!!! I'm so glad you're my friend Vicki, you're such a blessing!
Hugs!!

Angelwood said...

That bear is so adorable. I love the colors you've used on your card and your coloring of this image is wonderful! hugs, Angela

Vicki said...

Oh WOW, I love your layout and colors and this is such a cute image...Beautiful card kiddo!

HUGS,
Vicki

Beth said...

Yes yes yes I just want to squeeze that cute little fellow and cuddle so so sweet.
Hugs

Shirley said...

Very very precious teddy! Love the colors too!

Sue from Oregon said...

One of the cutest cards I have seen in ages!

Cazzy said...

Lovely card, and congrats on winning the challenge.

Cazzy x

Kim said...

What a sweet and adorable card Vicki! Congrats on winning the challenge hun!
Hugs~ Kim