Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Scrapbooking and Tear Bears

Tear Bears look great on Scrapbook pages. They are so cute, I don't have a page without them. When you make them it don't matter how hard you try, they all look different with there own personalities. It is a fun pass time, just make sure when you sit down to make one, especially if it is the first time, you don't have anything else to do. It can be quite frustrating when you first start, but believe me when you make your first one you will be happy you did. When I make them is when my 3 year old son needs everything he can possibly think of, it's so funny! So it takes quite a while for me to make just one anymore. That is why I don't list as many as I used to on Ebay. My son is growing up and needing me more everyday, so he is first always.
Posted by Nicole at 2:08 PM

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Instructions on How To Make A Tear Bear

1. Trace your pattern with a pencil or gel pen on the smooth side
of the mulberry paper.


2. Cut your pieces apart with scissors


3. Dip the fine paint brush in water and follow your trace lines. Make
sure your paper is wet enough to tear.


4. Hold your pattern piece on the inside between your thumb and index
finger close to the trace line. It give you better control when you tear.


5. Tear out each piece then let them dry completely.


6. Place your pieces on your work area with the rough side up.


7. Glue your bear together is this order:
* Ears on back of head
* Muzzle on face
* Eyes above muzzle
* Nose on muzzle
* Glue arms and legs on in the position of your choice.
(It is always a good idea to try positioning your bear in different
poses before gluing it together. It also helps you get a better
idea of where to apply the glue.
* After your body is finished you can glue on the head.


8. Give your bear a little time to dry.


9. Add highlights.


10. Fluff your bear using a toothbrush. Move brush in a circular motion.


This is the way I make tear bears and simply meant as a guideline.
If there is something I need to explain better please let me know and
I will make necessary changes. Thank you.

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