Welcome Winter Blog Hop

   Welcome to my take on Welcoming Winter! You should have found your way here from Janet's blog. If not, head over to the beginning at: http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com, you'll definitely want to start there to get details on blog candy!!

     December 21st, the beginning of the beginning. The first day of Winter when the world sleeps for awhile to refresh itself for another cycle. This day means a lot to me. 7 years ago today my daughter was born. I have never been a big fan of the holidays, but now I have one I am truly happy to celebrate. This was the day a couple became a family in my world.

     So, I decided to make a card that honors both Winter and family. It will be my daughter's birthday card.

The polar bears were created by finding a png file on google images and converting it to svg in Inkscape. On the larger bear I used Stampin' Up pastels to darken the underbelly and back of the legs. The stamp is from Stampin' Up and I used Platinum Planet Brilliance ink to stamp it. The pearls and rhinestones are from my own store!

     Now, head on over to Candace's blog to check out her project!

In case you get lost, here is the full line up:

Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com
Kim- www.puppiesandpapercrafts.com
Melissa - http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com/
Michele - http://michelescraftroom.blogspot.com/
Haidee~http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
Gabrielle - http://www.gabyspapery.blogspot.com
Tabetha - http://tabethascreations.blogspot.com/
Sandy- http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com
Amy E - http://www.scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com
Christine - http://hotberrydesigns.blogspot.com/
Vanessa http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/
Janet http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/
Miriam http://miriamscreations.blogspot.com
Candace www.papercraftsbycandace.com
Crystal - Http://crystalscreativecorner.blogspot.com/