Celebrations and A Blog Hop - Let's Party

This little teddy bear is still in the party mood after Christmas and is off to a birthday party.

We've just had Christmas but New Year and new beginnings are also cause for celebration. I have much to look forward to and celebrate this year.... some big and some small and maybe even an excuse for a party or two.

Charisma Cardz are also celebrating. They're having a big first birthday bash with a fantastic blog hop and lots of candy. It was my first blog hop looking for secret words and it was lots of fun.

Each design team member also has blog candy. Take a look at the yummy blog candy on Sally's blog.

What Do You Think? Any Tips Appreciated
My tripod broke as I was taking the photo, so the photo is a bit wonky and a bit dark. What's the best way you find to take consistent photos for your blog, or do you prefer to scan? Any tips would be most welcome.

I played around with my Spots and Dots cuttlebug folder to do partial embossing.... just for borders. And of course, the teddy got a splish and a splosh with my beloved Twinkling H2O's.

This card is my entry for

Charisma Cardz Celebrations Challenge

Simon Says Stamp - Party Challenge

One Stop Craft Challenge - Something starting with a "B"
(B for bear and B for birthday)

Creative Card Crew Challenge #41 - Anything Goes

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #40 - Party

Cupcake Craft Challenge #71 - A Time For Celebration

Three Clovers Challenge #45 - Celebration