Every time I even think of the word Teddy bear I always think of Elvis you now the song right .. For my teddy bear card I used the coluzzle and the 3/4 & 1/2 "circle punch Hand drawn the face and paw lines . The happy Birthday is from Hip Hip Hooray stamp set .. I used creamy caramel for my bear , For the base card I used pretty in pink and chocolate chip along with more creamy caramel and whisper white was used for the sign .. The nose was cut free hand from black Card stock , the paws are popped up with dimensionals and I don't know if you can see it But I added the pink cheeks with my dauber . Really the only think on this card that was stamped was the sign my teddy bear is holding Oh and besides the Adia cloth BG stamp for bear in creamy caramel ink.. just a really cute and simple card ..
Update on Hubby's job .. a few weeks back I had mentioned that Hubby had an opportunity to maybe go to Africa as a electrical contractor Well all that changed about 9 or so days ago .. He got a call for the company and needs him to go to Iraq. YUP you read it right Iraq .. It has happened so quickly within the time they had called him He could be leaving as soon as a week & a 1/2 . Here is the low down on this job . He will be gone for 1 year BUT he will be coming home every 4 months for 10 days ( expenses paid ). I have the location of where he is going But for the life of me I cant seem to find where I put that info ..( yes its been CRAZY around here to say the least ) anyway . He had his psych test yesterday and he passed now we wait for the call for him to leave for Houston TX for 10-14 days where he will be put through a ton of more tests once he finishes all the tests in TX he will be leaving for Iraq from there . How are we doing .. I actually have such a peace about him going ,With of course a small fear especially when the call came with all the info and of course the dangerous side of things had to be said so he and I totally understood what he is getting into. Hubby has always been an adventurous type of man and He has been there before with the military for Desert Storm back in 1990/91 , even though he is going under a different position he will be living on a colony with others this will also be where he works . He is excited about going actually he was wanting to go the last time he was laid off But never knew the channels to go through to get in with this company that is sending him .. I actually have a cousin already over there now for 8 or so weeks and this is how we went about getting all the info for him to go . This past week It seems It was non stop with so much to do .. Thank God we already had passports, But he needs clearance/ release statements from his dentist & family doctor, also a power of attorney had to be put in place for me , he had to locate his DD214 from his discharge from the Navy , needed his driving records, new bank accounts have been set up , and all the follow up appointments for his teeth cleaning ( which is tomorrow ) , and doctor appointment (which is today ), Our taxes needed to be done and everything up to date . seems everything is done, now we wait for the ph call to see when he leaves for Houston TX . Please keep us in your prayers .. especially my hubby for his safety in all he does .I have been in Much prayer about this situation myself and asked God if this was his will for him to go have everything go smoothly and guess what .. it really has all fell right into place and is going very smoothly and very quick, Jessie seems to be ok with him going also .. I say that we are ok with him going Not that we want him going to this place BUT we understand Hubby is willing to go there to support us his family . NO jobs here in Michigan and yes he has applied for hundreds within the last 6 weeks since being laid off that drastic times call for drastic measures on the job front . I praise God for my husband he is such a wonderful man and awesome provider . Believe me when I say my stamping business Does NOT support me money wise for me being a SAHM ( Stay at home mom) Its because of what my husband does that makes this available for me to be blessed to be a SAHM and a stamper... Please remember us in your prayers We all would soo appreciate them ..
OK enough of that .. I have posted the next batch of scissor charms they are located either in the post below or you can click on the link under my photo on the left side of my blog . All my Scissor charms from batch 1 &2 are pretty much sold out and the most resent photo shows you what I have available right now . Please contact me if your interested ..
Todays plans .. Well today may be to 1st time I get to stamp since 2 or more days ago . I really need to prepare for my CLASS this Saturday night and also stamp some Birthday cards for my friends and family and also get a few more Blogger RAKS made up for mailing out . Hey I thought I would share this cool photo with you .. So can YOU find the man in the beans ? Once you spot him its like ~ Why didn't I see him sooner . see if you can find him under a minute..
If you can not spot him post a comment and I will give you the details .. BUT post a comment if you DO find him Just don't say where you see him so you don't spoil it for others who want to play .. and YES he is in the photo .. Have fun ..
I found him...in about 10 seconds. I can not believe that because it usually takes me more time to do these sorts of things.
Love your blog!!
Posted by: Cathy | March 07, 2007 at 07:25 AM
I did find the man. it only took about 3 min. I really enjoy your blog. It is the first thing I look at in the morning ( even before the newspaper) I will keep your husband in my prayers. Good Luck.
Posted by: Shirley Hendrickson | March 07, 2007 at 08:17 AM
I found him, I found him!!!! LOL!!! Really only took about 5 seconds too, I was shocked!!! LOL!
Great card Dawn, so sweet!
I will keep your husband in my daily prayers.
Liz K
Posted by: Liz K | March 07, 2007 at 08:23 AM
Dawn,
I am saying Huge prayers for you and your family. I hope all goes as planned and I hope for a speedy return for your hubby. It is so nice to have internet connections and advanced technology so that he is able to communicate with you while over there. I DID not find the man. I will keep trying. I love your bear card. It is really cute. Great Job.
Dawn B.
Posted by: Dawn | March 07, 2007 at 08:23 AM
I found him! Took no time at all. I will be praying for you and your family. How wonderful to have been blessed with a husband who will take on this journey to support his family. Mary
Posted by: Mary C. | March 07, 2007 at 08:40 AM
OH CRAP! I found the man, it actually kind of scared me at first, kinda like he just jumped out at me! I love, love, love your teddy bear card. I will keep you, your husband & family in my prayers. TFS! Dina
Posted by: Dina | March 07, 2007 at 08:43 AM
I found him in about 10 seconds!! I will be praying for you all. Love your blog!
Posted by: Kim | March 07, 2007 at 09:03 AM
I'm embarrassed to say that I had to enlarge the picture to find him :(
I hope your husband has a safe journey. That is such great news for your family. I also look at your blog first thing every morning. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: ANN | March 07, 2007 at 09:22 AM
Allright, I couldn't find the man but my teenage daughter spotted him in seconds. Good luck with all your changes. You'll be in my prayers.
Posted by: Michelle | March 07, 2007 at 09:32 AM
I found him too....but like Ann I had to enlarge the picture to find him......cute bear card. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Posted by: Vicki | March 07, 2007 at 10:02 AM
I found him! in like 3 seconds.!..he's a bald bean!lol....
Posted by: kim lenhart | March 07, 2007 at 10:10 AM
I found him! I found him!! Just under 7 seconds...............You adn your family are in my prayers, Dawn!
Posted by: Renée | March 07, 2007 at 10:17 AM
Hugh {{{HUGS}}} out to your family.... My prayers to.
I found the man on my second look and really don't see how I missed him the first try....
Posted by: Aimee30 | March 07, 2007 at 10:21 AM
Yea! I found the man the first time I looked at the picture. I will be praying for you and your family. I know that you will miss him greatly, my husband and I have been living only 2 hours away from each other and sometimes it is terrible when it comes time to leave each other, And we talk everyday. But God will get you through.
Posted by: Johna | March 07, 2007 at 10:36 AM
There he is!!!!!! Now that is all I see...took about 15 sec
Posted by: Rachel Hope | March 07, 2007 at 10:57 AM
I found him once I clicked on the photo to enlarge it. What a cute little bean head!
Posted by: lois lane | March 07, 2007 at 11:01 AM
I looked and looked, enlarged it over and over, but to no avail. I did not find him. ugh!
I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. It's the least I can do to repay all the prayers you've said for me and my family over the past 3 years when we were both unemployed.:(
Your card is awesome!
I'm so glad I got to see it in person at your class before you posted it. It's just wonderful:)
Posted by: Gina Wrona | March 07, 2007 at 11:11 AM
Too funny, I found the man in the beans!!
Great news about the job, sorry to hear he will be far away from you, will keep you in my thoughts & prayers!!
Have a good day
Posted by: Angie Juda | March 07, 2007 at 11:14 AM
I had to enlarge to see him as well.
My prayers are with your husband and family!
(Your bear card is adorable.)
Posted by: Rose Ann | March 07, 2007 at 11:30 AM
I found him in under one minute!!!
Good luck and best wishes to your family with your husband going to Iraq! My husband and I were both Marines and can relate to the situation, although it's a little different. I visit your blog every day and just love your designs and tutorials!
Posted by: Sandie | March 07, 2007 at 11:38 AM
Once I clicked o the photo to make it bigger I found him almost right away. Very cool!
Big news for your DH and your family... hugs!
Posted by: Nancy | March 07, 2007 at 12:09 PM
First off - that card is FABULOUS!!! I LOVE teddy bears!!!
Second, glad to hear the good news for DH (job) but sad to hear he'll have to go to Iraq and be away. I'll be praying for you & your family!
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}
Posted by: Dale Anne | March 07, 2007 at 12:13 PM
I found him! In less than a minute! Love your card too! I will be praying for you & your family with hubby going to Iraq.
Posted by: SALLY | March 07, 2007 at 12:59 PM
I already posted once but I hadn't read all of what you had wrote. Just wanted to say that I will be praying for your husband safety and for you and all of your family during this time. I am sure it will be difficult to be away from each other for so long. God bless you and your family!!!
Posted by: lois lane | March 07, 2007 at 01:56 PM
I am shocked I found him on a fluke in like 10 seconds. I was about to give up before I even started. You and your family will be in my prayers You are a very strong women. I would be having a stroke if my husband had to leave me that long. God Bless You!
Posted by: Sandy | March 07, 2007 at 02:59 PM
I found him in about 6 seconds. really. I love this kind of thing. the only picture puzzle I was NEVER able to do is where you stare at something for a long time and then an image appears. That rocked my world when I could not see any of them. So thanks for not putting one of those on your website! tee hee.
Wow about your hubby getting this job. I am glad you are at peace about it and he and your family will remain in my prayers. Janet in NC
Posted by: janetwmarks | March 07, 2007 at 03:42 PM
Best of luck to you and your family over the next year. You all will be in thoughts.
I found the man once I actually looked at the picture, he looks like one of my old neighbours...
Posted by: Natasha Trupp | March 07, 2007 at 07:38 PM
That coffee guy made my day; not that a quick visit to your blog isn't always entertaining. TFS EdieB :D
Posted by: Edie | March 07, 2007 at 07:51 PM
I found him in about 15 seconds. I will keep you family in my thought and prayers.
Posted by: Kathi S. | March 07, 2007 at 07:54 PM
I LOVE your blog. Your work is BEAUTIFUL!!!
And Michael W. Smith is one of my favs, too.
FYI--I found the man in the beans in less than 5 secs. No, I hadn't seen it before and no, I'm not braggin'. Just got lucky. :o)
Keep up the great work on your blog.
Kimberly
Posted by: Kimberly Johnson | March 07, 2007 at 08:19 PM
That bear is too adorable! I am so casing this one!
Posted by: Beate | March 07, 2007 at 08:48 PM
Hi Dawn:
I found the man in about 30 seconds, but really had to look hard to find him hiding.
My prayers are with your family.
I love the bear card, it's too cute!!!
Posted by: Linda Hardesty | March 07, 2007 at 09:21 PM
Oh wow. I found the man in the beans!
Dawn, I've been thinking good thoughts for you and your DH. My DH was laid off in January so I can relate to what you are going through. Pretty scary but I also trust in God that He has something better in store for us. I pray all goes well for him in Iraq and for you and your daughter while he's away.
Hugs,
Renee
Posted by: Renee V. (happystamper05 on SCS) | March 08, 2007 at 12:12 AM
I spotted him. Didn't take that long either.
You and your family will definitely be in my prayers. May God richly bless you!
Posted by: Rosella | March 08, 2007 at 01:09 AM
I found him.. but he kind of gave me the creeps.. it's a little late.......and I scare easy.. LOL..love your site.
and the "puzzle"
Posted by: Deborah Dawn | March 08, 2007 at 02:00 AM
Dawn....thank GOD I can finally post!!! My prayers are with you and your family for a quick year and a safe journey for your husband....NOW, more importantly I FOUND THE MAN!!! yeah....
Posted by: Terry Molineux | March 08, 2007 at 06:18 AM
yeah! i found him as well...took just a few seconds . I'm impressed with myself in finding him...lol
diana
Posted by: Diana | March 08, 2007 at 08:07 AM
Dawn
What is the name of the place your DH is going to in Iraq?
Vanessa
Posted by: Vanessa Farkas | March 08, 2007 at 08:39 AM
Good morning Dawn!
first time here...this blogging stuff sure is fun! Found the man in the beans...camel picture is WOW. Long shadows? I would love to order a charm. So much fun on my first visit--thanks Linda's LUVtostamp for the link! Stamp On...lorijane
Posted by: Lori Jane Mittlestadt | March 08, 2007 at 09:22 AM
Dawn, thanks for your dedication to daily posts with exciting cards and your news. I feel like I know you personally. P.S. Found the man when I stopped trying to make it so difficult.
Thanks for the challenge.
Hugs & kisses,
Pat
Posted by: Pat | March 08, 2007 at 10:26 AM
OK...I appear to be the only one who can't find the darn guy. Someone help me! I can't find the "trick" to the camel picture, either. Bah.
Posted by: Erin | March 08, 2007 at 10:39 AM
I looked and looked and couldnt find it. Had to have my 5 yo find the "where's waldo" guy
Posted by: mnhyrkas | March 08, 2007 at 10:44 AM
I found him in less than 15 seconds. Wow! Now I need to try the camel pic.
Posted by: Loretta Clem | March 08, 2007 at 10:26 PM
I did not find the man.But it is 3:16 AM and I need to get to bed. I have to be up by 10 AM. I just wanted to say that your husband is an awesome man. I will be praying for his safe return. I'm sure that he will be fine but prayers are always nice to have.
I am so very happy that you now have a cuttlebug Dawn. Your husband is a lot like mine. :) We are very lucky women. Love your very first card that you made with the Cuttlebug. I also like your teddy bear birthday card very much. He is so cute.I hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend.
Mary
Posted by: Mary C. Anderson | March 10, 2007 at 03:20 AM
hoot I found him! I was so scared it would be one of those pics were you look at it for a long time and something comes out and scares you lol :)
Posted by: Melanie aka Batgirl | March 11, 2007 at 05:56 PM