Cheerful Critter saying Hello!

I have a couple of these little bears left over from this month's stamp club make-and-take, and of course I can't throw them out! So I've put one to use today:

It's a pretty clean and straight forward card... but if you wonder how I cut out the area between the sign and the head... here is my secret:

I used my trusty exacto knife and self healing mat. Works like a charm!

I colored the stripes with a Blendabilities marker, but honestly... such a little area could even be colored in using just a marker...or you can use a Blender Pen and ink pad!

Supplies used (printable list on bottom left):

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog