#1 Dad Bear: To make this teddy bear "masculine" choose colors that go with your picture and make the bear look like "Dad." In the sample above, the bear himself has been done in speckled brown paper from the Cottage Collection of Keeping Memories Alive. Navy and forest green cardstock were used for his shirt and pants, with a festive striped pattern to liven up his tie. This sample would also make a great greeting card, not only for Father's Day but also for a Dad's birthday or any special day! The Father's Day bear began as clip art on Cool Clip Art's website. Their designers have separated the image to create the paper piecing pattern for you.
When completing the bear, use a black fine tip pen to detail around each piece. Chalking on the ears and cheeks adds dimension. Also, try using your deckle/antique edged decorative scissors to cut out the bear pieces to make your bear look "fuzzy." Specialty papers like velveteen and mulberry paper will also add dramatic texture to finished paper piecings, especially teddy bears.
When completing the bear, use a black fine tip pen to detail around each piece. Chalking on the ears and cheeks adds dimension. Also, try using your deckle/antique edged decorative scissors to cut out the bear pieces to make your bear look "fuzzy." Specialty papers like velveteen and mulberry paper will also add dramatic texture to finished paper piecings, especially teddy bears.