Dogs & Cat

Whew! It's been a long time since I have posted. I was busy making some cats and dogs to send to The Bear Scout. Felicia Hymer is the Bear Scout. She takes Teddy bears and other critters to shows and shops made by artists from all over the world. Recently I went to the big doll and bear show, IDEX, in Orlando. I had the pleasure of meeting Felicia there and showed her some photos of my work. So a box of 11 dogs and cats are now in St Louis, ready for the Brightstar show on Sunday the 19th. I will post more pictures on my facebook page this weekend.

Mean while, these two Teddies are on sale in my etsy shop. There were 4 on sale but Dodi and Russell have already been adopted.

Little Bears and Dogs from scraps

The last couple of weeks I decided I needed to use up most of my mohair stash before I ordered more. These 3 bears are from small pieces that were left over. Andy Panda is already on his way to a new home. The other two, Summer and Lola, will be available on Bear Pile . I also made a tiny string jointed dog. The plan is to make several of them before the Greater Orlando Doll Show on May 5th. The little dogs are the perfect pet for Barbie. As for the plan to use up my mohair stash before ordering more.....fail. Put in an order yesterday.

Bebe has new shoes...

Shoes for bears have been on my mind. Wanting to make shoes for upcoming creations, I decided to make some for a bear that is still waiting to be adopted. Bebe looked like she could use some booties. I used a Simplicity pattern for felt baby shoes as a guideline. Pulling out some craft felt to experiment with, it took several tries. Now Bebe has some yellow felt booties. Now, to translate the pattern to some smaller feet as the new creations will not be as big as Bebe. I also have to update the photos of her on Bear Pile.

After the show and a special order puppy

Well three out of five bears are on their way to new homes. Brownie, Lillyann, and Buddy have all headed north. Patina and Serafina will probably show up on Bear Pile soon. I am thinking of entering Brownie and Lillyann, maybe even Patina in the URSA competition. Still thinking on it.

I don't think I ever posted about the article in the Teddy Bear Times, a UK magazine. It was the February/March issue. I had forgotten they had asked for photos and some info until a friend on facebook saw the article and messaged me. The friend was also kind enough to send me a copy. It is a beautiful magazine with nice glossy photos. Because of the article, Emmitt the clown bear now resides in the UK. I also received an order for a little dog similar to one pictured in the article.

Believe it or not, I am already thinking about winter and Christmas bears. Maybe our colder than normal spring has something to do with that.
 

The show is on!

The Teddies Worldwide show started yesterday evening and last until 4pm NY time tomorrow(Sun 24th). Brownie has been adopted but as of now my other 4 bears are available. Patina and Seraphina are fairy princesses. Lillyann is all ready for Easter Sunday. Little Buddy comes with a wardrobe and a carrying case. Lots of other Teddies and critters available at the show www.teddiesworldwide.com

Teddies Worldwide Preview

The preview has begun. Lots of wonderful Teddy Bears to look at and vote on. Voting lasts until March 22nd at noon. The show and sale begins at 4pm March 22nd and lasts til 4 pm March 24. Besides Brownie I will have 4 other bears available.
Brownie is my preview bear. He is a helpful little elf bear. 
Vote here.

Teddies Worldwide Show

 Show link
Almost ready for the show. Four Teddies are complete. Today I worked on photos and descriptions. I still need to make at least one more bear but the ideas in my head are in conflict. Can't decide on which mohair to use, can't decide on color, can't decide on what it will wear. I think I have decided on one then it doesn't go with the other. Does that make sense? No? Not to me either. 
Well the preview begins on Friday the 8th. The photo for my preview bear is uploaded. I will post that photo here after the preview starts. Show is March 22nd through the 24th. I WILL be ready!