I can't believe it's JUNE! Where did the past five months go? Time goes so quickly... And speaking of time, I think it's about time for a sneak peek at a June Whipper Snapper cling set, don't you?
Beware of Bears.... they're out there!
I'm so excited for the June release!! My Whipper Snapper releases always happen mid-month... so stay tuned! One of the sets for June was inspired by annual camping trips I used to make to the national parks with my dear friend, Julie. We would have the best time, camping and hiking and getting into the parks. This card was inspired by our trip to the Tetons and Yellowstone. We hiked into the back country, were in awe of the mountain views, and just really had a grand time. When we returned home from our trip, we learned about bear attacks on hikers in the area we'd been in. Yikes... we were lucky I suppose. So, when you're out and about in the wilderness, beware of bears. I'm serious. *grin*
I painted the scene with a water brush and re-inkers. I warmed up the edges of the paper, giving it a "toasted" look with various colors of brown Distress Ink by Ranger. I chose some fun new paper by K&Company called Actopus to Zelephant. Great new paper for summertime wilderness adventures!
Can't wait to share more of this month's fun release!
too cute - not sure I'd want to see a bear, but heck if he's a cookin' up dinner...just maybe!! lol looks to be another super cute set!!
Posted by: Karen (stampin3) | June 08, 2009 at 08:22 PM
ACK! I already know this MUST be a part of my collection! This card is fantastic! I love the images and your coloring! Wow...I can hardly wait!!
Posted by: Danielle | June 05, 2009 at 09:23 AM
Oh my is that cute! Can't wait to see the rest of the set! Happy Stamping.
Posted by: Beth M | June 03, 2009 at 01:27 PM
What a hoot! I suppose it would be hard to be scared of a bear wearing green shorts and hiking boots. LOL
Your images are always fun and whimsical. I'm telling you, you should write and illustrate children's books!
Hugs,
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | June 03, 2009 at 09:53 AM
Oh! I love it! Your watercoloring is beyond amazing. I wish I had ALL your sets, and then actually had time to use them. They make me so happy!
Posted by: Leslie Miller | June 02, 2009 at 07:32 PM
Fab card hun, love the scene that you have created! Can't wait to have a go with these, they are so much fun!
Hugs Tab xxx
Posted by: Tab | June 02, 2009 at 03:55 PM
Gorgeous Anna!!
I really dig your design style! Great for coloring!!
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!
Posted by: Trena in Naperville | June 02, 2009 at 02:49 PM
I'm dying! I'm placing an order today (4 of your sets - yay me!) but I just know I'm going to want the new ones too...
Posted by: Kelly Bee | June 02, 2009 at 02:20 PM
This scene is really a masterpiece, although it looks deceivingly simple!
I'm trying to figure out how you created that third tall peak in the middle of the mountains. If you stamped it, you must have masked off both the other sets of mountains plus covered the second smaller mountain and the shrubbery before inking your stamp.
Then there's the matter of the marshmallow roasting stick. You must have stamped it first, masked off the stick, and then stamped the bear to perfectly match his paw with the stick.
Your watercoloring is sensational! I love your purple mountains, the fire, the shadows right where they should be, everything.
FANTASTIC!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | June 02, 2009 at 08:18 AM
Very cute card......makes me hungry for smores!!!!
Posted by: Carla | June 01, 2009 at 08:22 PM
How's Bad Betty these days? I just love hearing about her antics!
Posted by: Doris | June 01, 2009 at 07:18 PM
That is REALLY adorable! SO SO cute!
Posted by: Jody Morrow | June 01, 2009 at 06:19 PM
I can't wait for this release. This card is darling. Love it. I love National Parks but am still waiting to go to the Tetons and Yellowstone. I am hoping for next summer.
Posted by: Linda Palmer | June 01, 2009 at 05:21 PM
Oh, this is just waaay toooo cute! Can't wait to see what else is in store!!!
Posted by: Carol (HB) | June 01, 2009 at 05:18 PM
Can't wait to see the stamp set in its full glory!
Posted by: Erika M | June 01, 2009 at 04:16 PM
Anna: I agree about how fast this year has flown. But, I sure enjoy your new releases each month - this one is just as cute as can be. Can't wait to see all of it. Love your watercoloring! XOX
Posted by: Troy Louise | June 01, 2009 at 03:02 PM
This is really cute! Love that little bear in his shorts and roasting a marshmallow!!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | June 01, 2009 at 02:41 PM
Anna, your sets are always so fun! That bear is so cute! I'm sittin' here waitin' for the UPS man to bring me your May release. He's late... and I'm about to send out a search party! ;)
Posted by: BeckyRusher | June 01, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Oh my goodness this is just so cute! Your Bear looks adorable in this fun little camping scene.
Posted by: Ida | June 01, 2009 at 11:33 AM
Cute card. Will these stamps be a clear set with each design separate? Thanks.
Posted by: Susan N. | June 01, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Hi Anna, we have bears here see them a lot but the wolves are coming in now to. we saw them hunting for our Christmas Tree. big to but they are not common to attack humans I've been told but sure they will if the feel need to defend their pack. I have question for you it's sort of dumb but I have to ask..what is a re-inker? And thank you for designing such fun camp things men and camp things are so hard to find. and it's my area and I need more to scrapbook and card for this area..Thank YOu!!
Posted by: KellyinID | June 01, 2009 at 10:01 AM
I can hardly wait for this release. I adore the toasted corners. Great job!
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | June 01, 2009 at 09:11 AM
I so love your work and photography, Anna, as do many thousands of others. This is such an adorable scene---so wonderfully colored----and I just had to crack up at the bear's chest hair!
Posted by: Charlene Merrick | June 01, 2009 at 08:54 AM
So cute! I'll admit the puff of chest hair on the bear is a little unnerving, but outweighed by his adorableness. Love the shorts!
Posted by: Brandi | June 01, 2009 at 08:31 AM
So very cute!!
We're planning a trip to Yellowstone in September. We'll watch out for bears :)
Posted by: Jennifer (jkincolorado) | June 01, 2009 at 08:26 AM
OMG this is ADORABLE, a MUST have. I also must find some of that great paper! All those bugs, gnats or mosquitos, just too cute. :)
Have you heard this :
When hiking in bear country it is good to carry pepper spray and wear bells so you do not startle the bears by coming up on them quietly.
Also know the signs of bears in the area. Look for scat (poop) Black bear scat will have twigs and berries in it. Grizzly bear scat will smell like pepper spray and have bells in it!! *grin*
Have a great week...HUGS
Posted by: Carol Dee | June 01, 2009 at 07:00 AM
So glad you didn't meet up with a bear on your hike, since it probably would have been a grizzly. We have black bears in our neck of the woods, but they're more docile. The Tetons are breathtaking, aren't they!
Posted by: Doris | June 01, 2009 at 04:38 AM
LOVE IT!! I want it, I need it...that's it. I MUST have it! =) Excellent illustrations as always, oh queen of stamps designers!
Posted by: Kim Teasdale | June 01, 2009 at 12:41 AM
Holy moly Anna! How fun is that!
Posted by: Jeanne S | May 31, 2009 at 11:17 PM
I can't wait!! This looks like a really fun set! Thanks for the peek!
Posted by: Nancy | May 31, 2009 at 10:22 PM
So this is what bears really do in the woods!! What a FUN card! Beautifully done & love the stitching!
Posted by: Linda C. | May 31, 2009 at 10:09 PM