Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Freshly Made Sketches #690

It's a very fun Sketch #690 from my teamie Karren J. today!  While the possibilities are endless for that circle or any shape at all, I have a sweet PB Birthday Bundles bear that a dear friend stamped and sent to me to color - he was very happy to be the star of Karren's Sketch!


I do have a fondness for big bears... let's start with his closeup...


He must have been a very good boy to get all those presents!
I remember a bear and his little buddy BooBoo who spent a good deal
of their time swiping pic-a-nic baskets from campers - this fun
Summer Camp collection of papers from PTI just seemed perfect -
[shhh I'll be saving this one for my in-house star gazer's birthday!]


My FMS teammates may think I'm a bit early when I add my cards to the team blog post - but it allows all of the fabulous cards THEY make to be a big surprise to me on Wednesday when they go live!  Let's go - I can't wait another moment!
=] Michele

19 comments:

Bonnie said...

This bear is as adorable as all your other bears, Michele! You have a knack for coloring them all beautifully. I love how you've colored all the presents and the fantastic and most appropriate paper for that stargazer!

LeAnne said...

Oh, I remember those two picnic-basket-lovin' bears! And I love this one too! That starry background is so very cool!

Maureen Morton said...

Love this guy so much! I'm a real fan of bears and you've given him such a great stage here.

Patti Callihan said...

I love this bear 🐻. He’s so cuddly & playful . Michele you have made him look adorable on your card. Well done 💖💖💖

Lisa Elton said...

Awwww, what a cutie he is and you've colored him perfectly! This is an adorable card, Michele!

HilaryJane said...

What a great idea to stamp the bear on a balloon. It works so well. Love that night sky too xx

donna mikasa said...

What a darling little scene on a balloon, no less! Such a creative take on the sketch, Michele!

Cat Craig said...

Clever clever girl..that balloon as your shape is inspired. Love the papers, the image and the sentiment.

Bobby said...

You're smarter than the average cardmaker, Michele. I mean look what a cute card you made for that special someone.

Linda Callahan said...

Well he is a happy camper with all those gifts! Cute as can be! And every week I vow to be like you and get my act (and card) together early…….so far….I am failing….

TK said...

Definitely pic-a-nic stealing cuteness overload! Gosh this is adorably fun and fabulous, Michele!

Marcia Hill said...

Your balloon toting bear is adorable and I love that you used a balloon shape for the circle in the sketch! I think Yogi and Boo-boo would have loved this little guy too!! Sweet, sweet card my friend and your "bear" will love it!! Hugs. :0)

Birgit said...

Adorable! Great papers and a great take on the sketch.

JoAnn said...

What a sweet card with that adorable bear and your lovely coloring. Great card Michele.

Leslie Miller said...

OMGosh, I love him so much with all the festive presents and the balloon popped out of the circle! Fabulous coloring and, of course, you know I love the paper. He's perfect for your resident star gazer. I, too, have a fondness for big bears, and this is one of my favorites!

Loll said...

This is such an adorable card Michele. Love that sweet bear and presents inside the balloon die-cut! Awesome card! xx

lostinpaper said...

What a cutie... great idea to pop the balloon!

Jen Brum said...

This is so sweet! Love that cute bear and all his gifts!! Love that background paper too!

Jen Timko said...

This little bear is the cutest!! And wow do I love those backgrounds you chose (perfect, indeed, for a certain someone). For the record, I aspire to be as ahead as you are on the cards but alas...nope. ;-)