Beate's fresh and fun sketch challenge

This WAS fun (and fresh)! Finally feeling more energy after an icky past few days, Beate John's cute sketch challenge got me in gear to create. (Phew! Thank you!) This design I came up with features Stampin' Up's Favorite Teddy Bear set and Au Chocolat designer paper.

Papers: Au Chocolate, Very Vanilla, Real Red, Marigold Morning, Tempting Turquoise, Chocolate Chip

Inks: CC, RR, TT, MM, Basic Black

Accessories/Tools: Gold cord, Bold brights brads, red grosgrain ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, large oval punch, 1/16" handheld punch

Stamps: Favorite Teddy Bear, D.O.T.S. balloon, happy birthday from retired SU set

Diving into the Au Chocolat designer paper

Paper: Au Chocolat, Confetti White by Stampin' Up!, s.e.i. Aunt Gertie's Garden "plot of dots" and "garden gloves"

Ink: Chocolate Chip and Pretty in Pink (press lid, then use a blender pen for teacup) classic ink pads, Pixie Pink and Mellow Moss Stampin' Write markers, all by Stampin' Up!

Accessories/Tools: Silver eyelet, pink gingham ribbon, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" square punches, slit punch, 1/8" handheld punch, 1/16" handheld punch to create quick-set eyelet, all by SU

Stamp: Love Notes "I'm so glad there is you!"

Happy birthday (in two days) to my sweet friend, Shauna!