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Poster: bensarmom

 Linda's challenge for featured stamper can be found here. FS981 [11-23-25] We're on safari seeking rare animals by bubblestx4 at Splitcoaststampers
We are honoring Michelle this week.
I chose this as my inspiration. Polar Bear Christmas by whitetigers at Splitcoaststampers
To make the background, I used my heat tool to warm up the foam block. Then I pressed the block into a small desk fan on my desk. I inked the foam with so saffron ink then stamped it on white paper. I stamped the trees at the bottom so you could see the sun made from the fan. I used a rub-on in front of the trees.
I changed the scene from night to day, I added a group of bears instead of just one. I used only one set of trees and stamped my sentiment directly on the image panel instead of on a cut out panel. This will go on a patient dinner tray at a local hospital.

Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025 GMT
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Keywords: FS981 Christmas polar bears
Stamps: SU-Joyful Tidings, Newton's Nook-Whispering Pines
Paper: white, silver, night of navy
Paper Size: A2
Ink: evening evergreen, so saffron
Accessories: Simon Hurley foam block, heat tool, rub-ons, small desk fan
Techniques: foam block stamping
Difficulty (1-Easy 5-Advanced): 3

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bubblestx4


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Registered: February 23, 2016
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Sun, Nov 23, 2025 @ 11:21 AM

I love that foam block stamping for the bg - It gives a subtle yet effective sunny sky without overwhelming the scene. The bear rub-ons are just awesome and will bring a smile to some patients face - wonderful case.

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Registered: April 25, 2006
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Sun, Nov 23, 2025 @ 11:31 AM

Love the energy from this - clever to change from night to a beautifully sunny day!

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Registered: January 24, 2006
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Sun, Nov 23, 2025 @ 1:03 PM

Gorgeous sky, wonderful case/card!

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Registered: June 4, 2009
Location: Deatsville, Alabama
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Sun, Nov 23, 2025 @ 4:57 PM

Love the bears and that fabulous sky. This is wonderful, Sue. Hugz

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Registered: November 3, 2005
Location: Fairport Harbor, OH-IO, Lake Erie shoreline
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Sun, Nov 23, 2025 @ 5:21 PM

WOW! What a genius way to make the sun!!! LOVE IT! What a fun card Sue. Love it.

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Mon, Nov 24, 2025 @ 3:36 AM

lovely

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Sat, Nov 29, 2025 @ 1:50 AM

The way you transformed the background with foam block stamping creates such a warm, uplifting atmosphere. The shift from night to day feels intentional and adds a beautiful sense of hope. The grouping of bears brings a gentle storytelling element, and stamping the sentiment directly on the panel ties everything together with clarity and balance. This design radiates joy and will surely brighten the day of anyone who receives it.

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