I admit, when I saw the “Bear Hugs” stamp set in the Stampin’ Up Occasions Catalogue, it wasn’t my style, but this card is just so cute, I’m changing my mind.  I got the card from the Stampin’ Up! Canadian manager, Dale Hampshire to say thanks for the work I did with the Canadian Strategy team for Canadian Stampin’ Up! demonstrators.  It is an honour to serve on this team and try to help Canadian demonstrators get the most out of their demonstrator-ships. Read more about being a demonstrator here.

I felt this this was “Papa Dale” saying thanks to everyone on the team.  And a perfect card to send from a man.  The cute little bowler hat (is that what it is called?) and bow tie are part of the “Bear Hugs” stamp set as is the flowers.  And they can all be easily cut out with the matching “Bear Hugs Framelits Dies” (love love love it when there are matching dies for stamp sets).  There are lots of other cute little accessories in this stamp set too like a fish and a honey pot and a little skirt.  And there are some adorable sayings.  The “Bear Hugs” bundle is 15% off the individual price of these items.  You can shop online HERE.