I purchased the Beary Cute bundle recently because I wanted something in a different style than what I typically use. There are some great polar bear images, this great tree, and some fantastic sentiments. It makes me think of that old Coca Cola ad campaign for the Holiday season featuring the polar bear enjoying a Coke. I’ve also seen some people color the bear to make it a brown bear. There are some great possibilities with this set!
The retiring A Walk in the Forest paper has a couple of patterns that have bears that coordinate with the Beary Cute punch. You may have missed this paper in the September – December mini catalog because it is at the beginning. This paper is extra special because Stampin’ Up! will donate $3 for every pack purchased to support organizations that help those in need. It’s a great way of giving a little extra this Holiday season. Plus, the paper is really cute with some Christmas and Snowy designs. I encourage you to check it out!
This current challenge on the TGIF Challenges blog was the inspiration for my card design. I did try a number of different patterns of the paper before I settled on this pairing. There are some cute designs in the Beary Christmas paper and I tried several combinations before I settled on the blue patterns that you see here. The card started out being primarily green before I landed at the mostly blue scheme that you see here. I really like the challenge sketch because it is great for using 2 coordinating patterned papers. Thanks for the great sketch!
Stampin’ Up! just announced to demonstrators that they are offering a Free Shipping promotion on December 14th. For that day only, any order of $75 or more (before tax and normal shipping) will qualify for free shipping. If there are any products that you have been thinking of buying, this is a great opportunity to save a little money.
I do want to caution you if you are thinking of shopping for Holiday gifts. Stampin’ Up! cannot guarantee that orders placed will arrive in time for Christmas. Please keep this in mind when ordering – I don’t want anyone to be disappointed.
This deal is a great opportunity to stock up on supplies that you need: cardstock, ink pads and refills and some great patterned paper. It’s also a great time to snag some deals from the Clearance Rack and the retiring products from the mini catalog.
So… set a reminder to shop on Thursday December 14th to leverage the free shipping deal!
 |  |  | |
 |  |  | |
 |  | ||
 | | ||
