Sunday Showcase: Spotlight On Retiring Accessories

I'll be using my Sunday Showcases in May to highlight some of my favorite projects and techniques using soon-to-be retired merchandise.  This week we are focusing on items from the Retired Accessories List, mainly because these items are "while supplies last," so they are going quickly!  If you see a project you like here, make …

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Beary Dressed Up Build-A-Bears

I think the Build-A-Bear Bigz Dies and coordinating bear accessories are very fun, but when I saw what Carmen DeBruce had done to dress up her bears, well…they are just too cute for words! Introducing, Mr & Mrs. Build A. Bear      Those plain bears sure look awesome when they are all dressed up, …

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Beary Best Brag Book

Today, I'll be part of the crafting entertainment at a birthday party!  The girls will be making a brag book with Build-A-Bear Collection stamps and three of the current In-Colors: Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay. Beary Best Circle of Friendship Details Stamped images from Beary Best Friends in Basic Grey (no permanent ink …

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Build-A-Bear Sleeping Bag Card

Today, there's no stamping—only die-cuts and punches!  My niece, Abbie, turned 4 this week and I needed to make a birthday card for her, so I played with my Build-A-Bear Workshop Collection.  I had SO much fun and I think it turned out simply adorable!  I found the idea online in this cute boy version. …

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