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Sunday, November 19, 2017

Ellen Hutson LLC 11th Anniversary Celebration Hop - Day 1!

Hello friends!!




If this is your first time here, welcome!!  I’m honored and humbled to be joining some of my stamping and crafting idols today, and for the next several days, in celebration of the 11th year of Ellen Hutson, LLC!  I’m lucky enough to call Ellen my friend, and I adore her to the moon and back!  This woman gives so much to our creative community, and is so thoughtful, kind and generous to many!  She strives to bring us crafters the best products that help make us who we are as crafters, and she even has been intimately involved in developing some of the most innovative products that rock our crafty world!  It’s with absolute pleasure that I’m sharing “My Favorite Essentials By Ellen Set.” But I should mention, that asking me to do that is like asking me to pick a favorite child.  Luckily, Ellen’s products can’t go on Jerry Springer and talk about what a bad mom I am!  LOL  So choose, I must!!


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I have absolutely fallen head-over-heels in LOVE with the Bear Hugs Die Set!  I feel like that adorable bear stuffie die set is super versatile and has a face only a mother could love!  LOL I just love die cutting him out of felt and coordinating his “theme” around the fun things that he can hold!  So, today, I paired him with several other Essentials By Ellen products for a super fun coffee-themed holiday gift card project!  I added a pocket on his “bum” for a Starbucks gift card, and created a coordinating card using the bear from the All Inside Set and the scarf from the Bear Ware 2 Set.  The sentiment is from the Merry & Bright Set!  Here’s a closer look at the bear stuffie and the card!


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The coffee cups were made using the Oh Frappe Set!  And wanna know a secret?  The little cup that the small bear is holding is the same image as the cup that the big bear is holding!  But I stamped it onto some White Polyshrink (a/k/a Shrinky Dink) with Jet Black Staz-On, and then heated it up with my Embossing Gun to shrink it up!  I colored the bottom of the cup with a red Copic Marker and just about shrieked with glee when I saw how cute it turned out!!  Here's a picture of his "backside" with the cutest cup shaped Starbucks Gift Card!!



Aaaacckkk!  I want to make a million of them!  LOL  Anywho, I’ve listed and linked all of the products that I used below!


The next stop on the hop is the brilliantly talented Brandi Kincaid!!  No doubt she has something amazing to share with you!  And if you get lost along the way, I've listed all of today's hoppers below.  Thanks so much for stopping by today!  The time you spend here with me is truly the highlight of my day!  Before I go, though, I want to congratulate Ellen on 11 outstanding and successful years in business, and wish her many more to come!  Enjoy the rest of the hop, and have a great day!



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190 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 19, 2017 at 7:06 AM

    So cute! What a fun bear. Love the felt!

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  2. I Card EveryoneNovember 19, 2017 at 7:20 AM

    Karolyn! a shrink dink coffee cup?! you just rocked my world! It has been far too many years since I've played with them - to know it works with a heat tool just made them new again!
    LOve your bears to bits - this mother loves that face! xx
    =] Michele

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  3. Debbie RumpzaNovember 19, 2017 at 7:23 AM

    I love All Inside and Bearware! I did not KNOW there was the matching die! It's so cute! Love it as a gift card holder!

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  4. ~amy~November 19, 2017 at 7:24 AM

    oh my word, this is beyond CUTE.

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  5. Renee MNovember 19, 2017 at 7:33 AM

    Everything you made is so stinkin cute!! The shrink plastic cup is a fantastic idea. What a great gift for someone. I didn't know there was this adorable bear die set. Thanks for sharing :)

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  6. Tigger's MomNovember 19, 2017 at 7:38 AM

    Love that bear! Too cute

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  7. HeikeNovember 19, 2017 at 7:41 AM

    Your little felt bear is super cute! What a great idea.

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  8. Susan WhiteNovember 19, 2017 at 7:45 AM

    The little bear gift card holder is adorable!!

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  9. ScrapthatNovember 19, 2017 at 7:54 AM

    So adorable Karolyn!!! I love the place for the tag :D and the card is equally adorable! TFS

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  10. Nora NollNovember 19, 2017 at 8:29 AM

    This is so DARN CLEVER!!! A shrinky dink cup? WOW!! Love your stitched bear with the large coffee cup. Such a fabulous gift!!

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  11. Joy MeadowsNovember 19, 2017 at 8:38 AM

    So super cute, Karolyn! Love the shrinky dink cup!! You are so talented.

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  12. JulieNovember 19, 2017 at 8:47 AM

    Oh my! So cute!

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  13. LindahNovember 19, 2017 at 8:55 AM

    Adorable.

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  14. Denise BryantNovember 19, 2017 at 9:21 AM

    Adorable card and felt bear! Awesome project!

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  15. conilNovember 19, 2017 at 9:28 AM

    Whoever gets this is going to love it as much as I do. Clever, clever, clever all the way down to that shrinky dink cup.

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  16. Renee VNovember 19, 2017 at 9:29 AM

    OMG that is so cute!!!! I would want to make a million of them too!

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  17. BettyNovember 19, 2017 at 9:29 AM

    Every year I look for new ways to give gift cards to my grands and your bear and card are perfect - love love love it!

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  18. EmilyNovember 19, 2017 at 9:46 AM

    Way too cute!

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  19. Tammy BNovember 19, 2017 at 9:51 AM

    How adorable is this little gift set?! Your cup shrunk down to the perfect size for the card bear!

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  20. Susanne VargasNovember 19, 2017 at 9:56 AM

    Love and own that bear stamp set and now I fell in love with your felt gift card holder! Sooo cute!

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  21. LageneNovember 19, 2017 at 10:04 AM

    Awesome projects, I especially love your stitched bear gift card holder!

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  22. lizNovember 19, 2017 at 10:32 AM

    That iris s just adorable! Love that bear

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  23. MaggieMNovember 19, 2017 at 12:01 PM

    Love the bear dies! I also love how versatile they are with different mediums. The felt bear is fabulous!

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  24. lizNovember 19, 2017 at 12:05 PM

    That bear is just adorable! Love that bear peek8n* our from the flowers

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  25. ColleenNovember 19, 2017 at 12:37 PM

    Wow I love that bear and card so sweet

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  26. PatiNovember 19, 2017 at 1:28 PM

    That is adorable and so creative! How fun! I love both of your bears, especially the felt one, love the color and the "pocket on his bum" for a gift card!!

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  27. Andrea HastilowNovember 19, 2017 at 1:28 PM

    What an adorable, yummy bear, such a great card, want one for myself x

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  28. 3kidmamaNovember 19, 2017 at 1:34 PM

    Adorable gift holder - love that way you've used the bear die and the way you made the small little cup is genius! Amazing!

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  29. brinkleyboyNovember 19, 2017 at 1:35 PM

    Aaaak! He is beyond cute! Love your color choice, and I am a plaid lover, so this is just up my alley!! What a labor of love!

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  30. Sue McRaeNovember 19, 2017 at 1:36 PM

    Your felt bear is adorable with the gift card and I love the shrink-it coffee cup, such a fun idea!

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  31. UnknownNovember 19, 2017 at 3:06 PM

    Shrinky dinks!!!! A craft from the past. Who would have thought to use them this way--very clever! And way too cute!

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  32. My Paper EpiphanyNovember 19, 2017 at 3:46 PM

    So gorgeous! I have so far resisted getting this stamp set and die - your gorgeous projects has sent it to the very top of my wishlist!

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  33. BarbaraNovember 19, 2017 at 3:48 PM

    This is so clever and cute! What a great way to start this blog hop! Thanks!

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  34. Tami BNovember 19, 2017 at 3:48 PM

    Now that's a gift card holder anyone would absolutely love to get. Too cute!

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  35. Sue DNovember 19, 2017 at 4:01 PM

    So cute Love this idea. This die has been on my wish list since it came out.

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  36. maria f.November 19, 2017 at 4:07 PM

    OK, I seriously don't remember what your card looked like. My eyes couldn't get past that amazing buffalo plaid coffee cup!!! What a fabulous idea.

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  37. Lucy E.November 19, 2017 at 4:08 PM

    This is such an adorable gift set!
    That felt bear gift card holder is so
    cute!

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  38. Andre M.November 19, 2017 at 4:39 PM

    The card and gift card pouch are adorable. I've never used felt before, I'll have to give that a try. Thanks for the Shrinky Dink tip.

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  39. gabriellaNovember 19, 2017 at 5:07 PM

    Oh my goodness, so much fun and soft and adorable

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  40. stampwithsandyNovember 19, 2017 at 5:48 PM

    How adorable! The card is already as cute as can be, but your felt gift card holder is even more awesome!

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  41. Debbie BNovember 19, 2017 at 5:49 PM

    What a fantastic little project!~ I love it!! That bear is so stinkin cute!!! I just have to make time to do those felt die cuts! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  42. Marianne B in AZNovember 19, 2017 at 6:16 PM

    This set has been in my wishlist for quite some time (it never seems to be in stock when I have crafty money burning a hole in my pocket 😉).

    I think you picked a great set as your favorite, even if all of sets now have hurt feelings. I am pretty sure the other stamps love the bear as well, so they will forgive you. If they didn't love the bear before, they certainly will after seeing him with a gift card in his "bum" pocket! Adorable!

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  43. Memories by MandaNovember 19, 2017 at 6:58 PM

    That stuffie bear is darling! I love how you made a pocket in the back for holding a giftcard - genius! the matching card is just so sweet too.

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  44. Lisa PetrellaNovember 19, 2017 at 7:27 PM

    Soooo adorable!!!!

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  45. Deborah KayeNovember 19, 2017 at 7:41 PM

    Adorable card! Super cute bears. Ove how you used the shrinky dink for the little cup.

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  46. Lisa's Creative NicheNovember 19, 2017 at 8:08 PM

    This is so cute and fun! It's like a gift with in a gift!

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  47. Tracey McNeelyNovember 19, 2017 at 9:08 PM

    Yes you must make a million of them! So so cute, perfectly stitched, a plaid coffee cup (squeal), shrinky dink cup for little bear and the BUM gift card holder! You are a rock star my friend. I received that die the day after I came home from Kansas, also the day I took my flip! So once I can I may need to make a million as well!

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  48. cindybearjNovember 19, 2017 at 9:10 PM

    Omg, cuteness overload! That little stuffed bear is so adorable.

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  49. StirYourCreativityNovember 19, 2017 at 10:23 PM

    Such a warm and cute creation!

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  50. McStamperNovember 19, 2017 at 10:25 PM

    So adorable. Love your felt bear. I am pretty sure I have some shrinky-dink around here somewhere:) Thanks for your wonderful idea.

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  51. Kirsty VittetoeNovember 19, 2017 at 10:44 PM

    What a cute pair! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!

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  52. loulouNovember 20, 2017 at 12:14 AM

    These are awesome and so cute. I just love the felt bear such a great idea to use him as a gift card holder. The shrinky cup is cute too.

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  53. Cheryl BNovember 20, 2017 at 2:10 AM

    I always loved that bear but the felt version is too cute!!! Shrink plastic? I'm not mad at you. Great ideafor gift card giving esp. for the men in our lives.

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  54. NiljeNovember 20, 2017 at 2:40 AM

    adorable !

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  55. Sue VanDeVusseNovember 20, 2017 at 2:50 AM

    So cute! I love that big felt bear gift card holder. Brilliant using Shrinky Dinks for the cup. Adorable card, too!

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  56. SDNovember 20, 2017 at 2:58 AM

    Oh my goodness...such a cute bear! Love the card as well.

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  57. Arianna BarbaraNovember 20, 2017 at 3:28 AM

    Awww!!! I’ve always loved bears!!! Your creations are absolutely sweet and cute!!! Your felt bear is amazing!!!

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  58. LeanneNovember 20, 2017 at 4:34 AM

    So cute!Love the gift card idea.

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  59. BethNovember 20, 2017 at 5:10 AM

    Too cute! And a great idea!

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  60. Chris HandyNovember 20, 2017 at 5:41 AM

    Darling stuffed bear. He is extra special as he can hold a surprise.

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  61. Late Blooming November 20, 2017 at 5:42 AM

    cte is the only word

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  62. JeanneNovember 20, 2017 at 5:44 AM

    How adorable is the bear! Very very cute idea.

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  63. KatieNovember 20, 2017 at 5:53 AM

    That stuffie gift card holder is brilliant! I can see turning that into an ornament easily too.

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  64. Sue GNovember 20, 2017 at 6:00 AM

    Oh my gosh you just went to a different level with the furry bear and the little coffee cup. Love your ideas!

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  65. Sharri Niehus ReevesNovember 20, 2017 at 6:10 AM

    So very cute. Didn’t realize how much I needed this cute bear and stamp set until I saw your adorable project.

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  66. JudyNovember 20, 2017 at 6:50 AM

    This little bear is the cutest!! He makes me smile! Such a clever idea to make a gift card holder with the trendy red and black cup. And then the shrinky dink cup on the card makes a perfect matching card!

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  67. Deb HardyNovember 20, 2017 at 6:56 AM

    Hi Karolyn and thank you for being such a clever, clever girl. Your stuffie is the cutest gift card presentation that I have ever seen! Somehow I hadn't seen it before and it is fabulous! I've been resisting all the bear stuff but can do so no longer. Thanks for the nudge.

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  68. HeidiNovember 20, 2017 at 7:00 AM

    So cute. Thanks for the reminder about shrinky dink. I loce the cup.

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  69. UnknownNovember 20, 2017 at 7:05 AM

    So adorable! That gray felt bear couldn’t be cuter!

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  70. Scrapbook13November 20, 2017 at 7:13 AM

    Thanks for enabling :) I didn't think the bear die was for me, but now I want it!!

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  71. LorraineNovember 20, 2017 at 7:26 AM

    Love the bear stuffie with gift card....great idea!

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  72. mtscrapgalNovember 20, 2017 at 7:40 AM

    How clever to use shrink dinks to make the coffee cup for the card bear. I love your felt version of the bear.

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  73. Simply AJNovember 20, 2017 at 7:42 AM

    How cute is that bear! Wonderful Inspiration!! Thanks for sharing

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  74. JackieNovember 20, 2017 at 8:05 AM

    Your card is adorable and that little felt bear is too cute! What a clever way to make a gift card holder.

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  75. AnonymousNovember 20, 2017 at 8:33 AM

    Super projects - love the card and sentiment and what an adorable gift card holder !

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  76. Rita WNovember 20, 2017 at 8:48 AM

    This is so cute! Now I might need to add the big bear to my stash. I love the little one!

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  77. jeanchaneyazNovember 20, 2017 at 9:07 AM

    I just love the idea of such a cute gift card holder for each member of my family for the holidays! Just love this felt bear!

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  78. Mary MNovember 20, 2017 at 9:13 AM

    Just love Ellen's products and her design team!

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  79. Natalia VNovember 20, 2017 at 9:25 AM

    Great idea! Love it! :)

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  80. UnknownNovember 20, 2017 at 9:35 AM

    I just have to get that Oh Frappe set. Too cute. Thanks so much for sharing. I love your humor.

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  81. Chris WeberNovember 20, 2017 at 9:42 AM

    I didn't think the bear could get any cuter but you just topped it making him gray with a red scarf!

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  82. ScrapperdipperNovember 20, 2017 at 10:06 AM

    I just love this stamp set. It is definitely on the top of my wish list. Your card and your little felt friend are absolutely adorable.

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  83. UnknownNovember 20, 2017 at 10:35 AM

    I'm in love with the gift card holder! Thank you for sharing.

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  84. Diane JarochNovember 20, 2017 at 10:46 AM

    That felted bear is just adorable, I love it!

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  85. byulgzrNovember 20, 2017 at 10:51 AM

    Ok, the Bear Hugs die set is so cute!! Love the gift card idea~~

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  86. LauraJane:)November 20, 2017 at 11:52 AM

    FABULOUS gift card pocket idea:))

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  87. Geri SNovember 20, 2017 at 11:59 AM

    Simply adorable! EH keeps coming up with the best supplies for designers like to to make the neatest things! My wish list keeps growing instead of shrinking!

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  88. UnknownNovember 20, 2017 at 12:24 PM

    Oh my goodness, that is adorable.

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  89. Anita in FranceNovember 20, 2017 at 12:32 PM

    Too cute, Karolyn ... that little bear is so adorable ... as a gift card holder and a coffee cup clutcher! Anita :)

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  90. Dee EarnshawNovember 20, 2017 at 12:32 PM

    Your projects are just too cute:)

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  91. RhandiNovember 20, 2017 at 12:36 PM

    so cute I love the little bear gift card holder. I think I just might need to order that stamp sset. I have a couple of friends who would really appreiate the little bear and the coffee gift card.

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  92. MichelleNovember 20, 2017 at 1:07 PM

    Oh.... that little bear is just THE cutest! Love, LOVE your gift card holder and the beautiful card!

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  93. dinosaurNovember 20, 2017 at 1:16 PM

    What a great idea for a gift card holder! Such a cute bear.

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  94. sentsueNovember 20, 2017 at 1:20 PM

    Love the gray with the red and your bear is so cute with the snow coming down!

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  95. BethNovember 20, 2017 at 1:27 PM

    What a cute gift set! Love the grey!

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  96. Isabel ZNovember 20, 2017 at 1:52 PM

    OMG, I LOVE what you created so much that I am going to have to order these items.

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  97. JeanNovember 20, 2017 at 3:31 PM

    How creative!!!

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  98. NancyNovember 20, 2017 at 4:03 PM

    You are so clever! I love the red plaid coffee mug too! Thanks for your creative ideas.

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  99. lrzepedaNovember 20, 2017 at 5:06 PM

    Love this! I always think valentines when I see this set combo (: lol

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  100. PatNovember 20, 2017 at 5:08 PM

    Love the red plaid go cup in the first card. These are so fun.

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  101. UnknownNovember 20, 2017 at 5:21 PM

    Too darned cute! I have been holding off on that bear die, but you have really tempted me. Love him in the gray & your shrinky dink coffee cup is adorable. Thanks!

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  102. ShellyNovember 20, 2017 at 5:24 PM

    Oh my...sooo CUTE!!

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  103. Sophie ENovember 20, 2017 at 5:46 PM

    When I saw this project my heart just fell in love!!! I have never used felt for projects before and I have been wanting to for a while and when I saw this I decided that I just have to go and buy the supplies you used! That little bear is just darling - what a creative and innovative project thank you so much for sharing! :)

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  104. Terri (blindstamper)November 20, 2017 at 6:40 PM

    Love your warm bear wishes!

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  105. craftylady1952@gmail.comNovember 20, 2017 at 6:43 PM

    Very cute project for a gift card holder...and can double as a tree ornament after.

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  106. Kathy HNovember 20, 2017 at 6:54 PM

    How cute! I am especially drawn to the felt critters this year. This bear is so sweet!

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  107. happyscrapNovember 20, 2017 at 6:59 PM

    ...such warm sweetness! Thank you for the “ah” moment.

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  108. SmilynStefNovember 20, 2017 at 7:18 PM

    I hadn't grasped that the new die was so much bigger ... super-fun bear double-take.

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  109. Janet D.November 20, 2017 at 7:32 PM

    This is absolutely the best! I love this set and I have used it often, but never with felt, I most certainly will try this! Great work!

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  110. JanetBNovember 20, 2017 at 8:53 PM

    So Cute! I love this bear stamped and love him stitched, so expressive, for any type of card.

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  111. coolmommaweedNovember 20, 2017 at 9:02 PM

    Love both of these - especially the gift card holder!

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  112. Debi VintinnerNovember 20, 2017 at 9:21 PM

    Adorable card and Bear!! So awesome it holds a girl hard!!

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  113. Carol H.November 20, 2017 at 9:34 PM

    Oh my goodness! They felt there is absolutelyl adorable! Now I want that die set!! The matching card is so cute – – I love the plaid!

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  114. UnknownNovember 20, 2017 at 9:39 PM

    That bear gift holder is so great!!! I just love it!!!

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  115. MomcatNovember 20, 2017 at 9:57 PM

    I love this little bear and his accessories. Yours is adorable!

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  116. HollyNovember 20, 2017 at 10:04 PM

    I LOVE the felt bear with a gift card in the back. He is adorable and the card is too!

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  117. Anne Marie@Married to the EmpireNovember 20, 2017 at 10:28 PM

    Super cute! Smart move using the shrink stuff. I have some and never remember to use it.

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  118. Cheryl RobertsonNovember 20, 2017 at 10:30 PM

    Very cute felt bear and card!

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  119. Mona HNovember 20, 2017 at 10:38 PM

    Your stitched bear is adorable.

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  120. GlorieNovember 20, 2017 at 10:52 PM

    What a cute project. Great idea about the shrinky dink.

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  121. Diane (fionna51)November 21, 2017 at 5:40 AM

    Aack! Cute!

    I got the big bear die for my grandkids' christmas ornament this year...but now I have to ALSO get the stamp and die set, too!

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  122. CarlypoolNovember 21, 2017 at 5:54 AM

    There are no words for how cute this bear is, our tree is rustic and has plaid in black, white and red. It couldn't be more perfect! I am so in love and you did an incredible job assembling it!

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  123. Kelsey ThomasNovember 21, 2017 at 6:15 AM

    I love it! That is such a great idea to cut it out of felt. :) Wonderful job.

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  124. Rubeena I.November 21, 2017 at 6:18 AM

    That is such a cute project!! Loving it! Thank you for sharing!

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  125. JennyNovember 21, 2017 at 7:43 AM

    Oh my goodness love the die cut bear, so perfect for a Christmas ornament!

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  126. cmNovember 21, 2017 at 8:04 AM

    The felt bear - and a plaid coffee cup - oh my stars! LOVE!
    ~carol

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  127. KariLNovember 21, 2017 at 9:13 AM

    Your bear gift card holder and card are so adorable. Such a great gift idea.

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  128. UnknownNovember 21, 2017 at 9:31 AM

    Love this bear set. Perfect for winter cards

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  129. With love from LolaNovember 21, 2017 at 9:41 AM

    Loves this bear! Can’t get enough of him !

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  130. AnonymousNovember 21, 2017 at 10:32 AM

    Such a cute way to share the bear! Love my bear stuffie and all the bear wear sets, perfect for every occasion!

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  131. Grenouille GreetingsNovember 21, 2017 at 10:47 AM

    Oh I do so love this little guy both in the felt and in the stamped version. What a brilliant pair and your idea to shrink the coffee cup is just PERFECT! Happy Birthday Ellen Hutson and congratulations to the whole team!

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  132. Stacy SheldonNovember 21, 2017 at 11:06 AM

    oOH I adore what you did with the stitched bear... ( now, I "need" that die too... lol) thanks for sharing!

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  133. Linnea SNovember 21, 2017 at 11:08 AM

    just adorable! nice to "meet" you!

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  134. Ericka StrangeNovember 21, 2017 at 11:18 AM

    This is adorable and I love how you made the smaller cup. So cute!

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  135. Amy M.November 21, 2017 at 11:38 AM

    What a fantastic set!!! I love how you turned the large bear into a gift card colder and co-ordinated him with the card <3

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  136. Mary HolshouserNovember 21, 2017 at 11:52 AM

    Fantastic.
    Love the felt bear and his dual
    purpose is a fantastic idea.
    the accompanying card is darling.
    thanks for sharing.

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  137. HumbelleNovember 21, 2017 at 1:10 PM

    This bear is so adorable!

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  138. SandyNovember 21, 2017 at 1:44 PM

    This is totally cute, a great idea for giving gift cards.

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  139. MarianneNovember 21, 2017 at 2:08 PM

    What a sweet card. So Cute.

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  140. MeganNovember 21, 2017 at 2:31 PM

    Absolutely the cutest giftcard holder I have ever seen. And super clever way to make a tiny coffee cup!

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  141. pamboeNovember 21, 2017 at 3:34 PM

    As a coffee lover, I will have a hard time finding an anniversary post I love more than yours.
    He is soft and sweet AND holds not only coffee but a gift card too!

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  142. JudieNovember 21, 2017 at 3:42 PM

    The bear stuffie is absolutely adorable!!

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  143. Cynthia ColeNovember 21, 2017 at 3:56 PM

    Cute and clever!

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  144. A Tad Bit OffNovember 21, 2017 at 5:31 PM

    Cute

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  145. BobbyNovember 21, 2017 at 6:06 PM

    Oh my, the little bear has a big bear brother. This is so cute, Karolyn. I haven't thought about Shrinky Dinks in a long time.

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  146. BethNovember 21, 2017 at 7:47 PM

    Your stuffed bear is adorable! I'd love to have a whole Christmas tree done with those bears!!!

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  147. BethNovember 21, 2017 at 7:53 PM

    Oh, I forgot to squeal with you about the poly shrunk coffee cup!!! I never thought of doing that! Very Clever, Karolyn!

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  148. GwenNovember 21, 2017 at 9:50 PM

    Such an adorable set with a gift card besides! Great job! Love the plaid touches!

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  149. LauraNovember 21, 2017 at 10:25 PM

    Love the idea of using the shrink a drink material!

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  150. Patt H.November 22, 2017 at 5:02 AM

    Absolutely adorable! Love the shrinky dink cup & everything about this fun project!

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  151. DeeNovember 22, 2017 at 6:45 AM

    What can the bear not make? IT is a terrifically versatile stamp and die! The combination of the felt gift card bear is a fabulous combination with the stamped bear card!

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  152. Carol SalisburyNovember 22, 2017 at 10:33 AM

    Super cute! Love both your bears!

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  153. Margery CNovember 22, 2017 at 12:48 PM

    Ack! Sooooooo cute. What a brilliant idea! Love the bear too.

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  154. LouanneNovember 22, 2017 at 1:09 PM

    What a cute idea! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  155. pcmNovember 22, 2017 at 1:43 PM

    seriously cute idea!

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  156. Amy McCueNovember 22, 2017 at 2:05 PM

    The bear card holder is so cute!

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  157. olikka_mNovember 22, 2017 at 2:20 PM

    Great idea! I love this bear!!!

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  158. Valentina BNovember 22, 2017 at 2:29 PM

    Hi, it's my first time here and I love your creation! <3 It's beary adorable and just perfect gift for birthdays or christams gifts. The felt bear is fantastic! Hugs from Slovenia.

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  159. KdennisonNovember 22, 2017 at 3:37 PM

    So cute, using Oh Frappe with Bear Hugs! A perfect combination! Thanks for inspiring us all.

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  160. RobynNovember 22, 2017 at 3:45 PM

    This is SUCH a adorable set!!! Love the bear gift card holder!

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  161. Marjorie DUMONTIER November 22, 2017 at 3:51 PM

    This bear is so adorable !

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  162. IrisNovember 22, 2017 at 4:22 PM

    That felt bear gift card holder is just the cutest thing ever.

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  163. MarciaNovember 22, 2017 at 6:35 PM

    Adorable - both the card and the gift card holder!!

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  164. SkyPixie17November 22, 2017 at 6:51 PM

    I love the Bear Essentials die, too, but I never dreamed how adorable he'd be in felt and stuffed! Love it!

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  165. AnonymousNovember 23, 2017 at 12:09 AM

    Your card and bear stuffie are both adorable!!!

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  166. ChristineNovember 23, 2017 at 4:45 AM

    The card and the bear are so cool. Very clever of you making the small cup. Now I need a bear so I can dress him up. maybe he needs girly accessories as well. lol

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  167. JanetBNovember 23, 2017 at 8:00 AM

    I have had that stitched bear on my wish list, now I have to have her. Such a great idea!

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  168. KarthikhaNovember 23, 2017 at 10:42 AM

    Awesome work! I love the felt bear, it is super cool and cute :)

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  169. JeanneanNovember 23, 2017 at 3:19 PM

    Very cute, and clever, gift card!

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  170. Stef PerryNovember 23, 2017 at 7:08 PM

    That is the most adorable bear, I can see why you want to make more of them. Very cute card as well!

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  171. D.Ann CNovember 23, 2017 at 9:00 PM

    How did I miss this die set?!! I simply MUST CASE your fabulous project!! So enchanting!!

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  172. Dixie CochranNovember 23, 2017 at 9:17 PM

    Wowzers! Red, gray, and white makes me happy. Your projects are fabulous!

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  173. jan metcalfNovember 24, 2017 at 7:23 AM

    OMG! Your felted hugs bear is so adorable!! Very clever!!

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  174. FD91354November 24, 2017 at 9:29 AM

    Love this bear set. I will have to check it out!

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  175. Deaf Sheltie MomNovember 24, 2017 at 10:01 AM

    Cute card, and a great and adorable way to give a gift card! The recipient is going to LOVE it!

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  176. Lori bNovember 24, 2017 at 3:20 PM

    Love that little felt bear & he matches the card-too cute!!

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  177. Kari V.November 24, 2017 at 6:02 PM

    Are you serious with all this cuteness!?!? Oh my heavens I love this bear stuffie....and I adore that you made a card to match. I really want to make these for my nephews now! So super cute.

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  178. Danielle VincentNovember 24, 2017 at 10:06 PM

    Oh my heavens...a gift card tucked into his fuzzy little bum. I can't even!!! LOVE this fun little gift. I've had my eye on that bear for quite some time. YOu may have just pushed me over the edge of resistence lol!

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  179. PattyNovember 25, 2017 at 8:48 AM

    Well your card is just adorable!! The bear stuffie you made with the card stuffed in his rear end is over the top!!

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  180. JeannineNovember 25, 2017 at 11:25 AM

    love this little gift card idea. So cute

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  181. Andrea HastilowNovember 25, 2017 at 12:36 PM

    My goodness not only is the card super cute with the bear & his tiny shrink coffee cup but you made him a partner that holds bouts tucked behind, maxing out on cute x

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  182. LieveNovember 25, 2017 at 1:47 PM

    Great card, and a super gift-card-holder !
    How original !
    Thank you for sharing your talent.

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  183. pamboeNovember 25, 2017 at 7:53 PM

    I need to tell you that my Bear Hugs die came in the mail today. I spent an hour trying to find your post with the cute little bear gift card holder! Well worth the time . . . I'm going to be stitching away on those bears for my nieces and nephews.
    Thanks again for giving me that GREAT idea!

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  184. Andrea D. La VigneNovember 25, 2017 at 8:41 PM

    Neat trick with the shrink plastic, & I love how you coordinated the card with the gift card holder! :) ~ Andrea

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  185. Linda MNovember 25, 2017 at 8:55 PM

    So clever and creative--and absolutely adorable!

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  186. NicoleNNovember 26, 2017 at 11:28 AM

    Way to cute. Love the bear gift card holder!

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  187. Mary-Anne VNovember 26, 2017 at 1:30 PM

    Adorable card and such a cute way to present a gift card.

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  188. UnknownNovember 26, 2017 at 3:01 PM

    Mr. Teddy is adorable! Such a cute gift card holder

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  189. Vivian C.November 26, 2017 at 5:41 PM

    I adore your stuffie bear. He is too stinkin' cute! And a pocket in his bum for a gift card, brilliant, and the polyshrink latte too!

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  190. Denise KasbohmNovember 27, 2017 at 11:42 AM

    What a great idea. Love this bear, so cute!

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