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Cat Gabriel

Oh, he has so much character!  I absolutely love him!!  bear_wub

Cat Gabriel

Fantastic designs!  Love them both  bear_thumb

Cat Gabriel

Thank you so much everyone for your comments, it's really appreciated bear_original

Cat Gabriel

Thank you so much everyone!  Your comments are very encouraging bear_original  Michelle, no I don't treat the fabric beforehand, I just draw directly onto the fabric.  I do seal the pencilwork afterwards with a matte spray sealer.

Cat Gabriel

Thanks so much everyone for your comments, and especially Shane!  I'm so glad you like them bear_original

Cat Gabriel

Nina, I use tibetan lambswool for the hair, I needlefelt it on.  I hope you give dollmaking a go, it's a lot of fun!

Cat Gabriel

5019302525_9a425cfc8a.jpgHope no-one minds me showing off my latest cloth doll making efforts.  All are made with calico fabric, I use watercolour pencils and pigma pens to draw the faces (and sometimes the clothes too as you can see).  I really enjoy making these dolls and it's good to have a break off bears every now and then bear_original

Cat Gabriel

Thanks so much everyone:)   Brenda, great idea!

Cat Gabriel

Thanks so much everyone for your comments!  I'm glad you like them bear_original  Julia, I've never heard of Barbapapa before, yes they are quite similar aren't they! sort of jellybean type critters lol:)

Cat Gabriel

tubbytotsemail.jpgHi everyone, let me introduce you to my latest creations "Tubby Tots"!  I'm not sure what they are, but they are very cute bear_original  They are 1.5 inches tall and now available in my Etsy shop.

Cat Gabriel

Thank you both bear_original  Julia, I've PMd you

Cat Gabriel

Shadow.jpgHi everyone,

I have a new miniature cat available!  His name is Shadow.  He measures 2.5 x 1.75 inches and is now available in my Etsy shop:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/54109087/mi … cat-shadow

Cat Gabriel

rupert.jpg

Hi Ariane,

This is something I've only ever done once before too and I used the ultrasuede and glue method.

-Catherine

Cat Gabriel

pip.jpgHi Ariane,

I have only ever done an open mouth once.  I literally just sewed on a third ear onto his chin with a little bit of ultrasuede for his tongue, it worked ok.

-Catherine

Cat Gabriel

Thanks so much Katy and Brenda bear_original  No, she didn't last too long at all.  I'm not making many bears lately so when I do they tend to get snapped up quite quickly.

Cat Gabriel

Thank you both for your comments!  Julia, I haven't forgotten about the pink Keiko  bear_happy  You liked the pastel pink colour didn't you?

The noses I do are very simple.  They are just handstitched in cotton thread and then I paint on several coats of glossy varnish bear_original

Cat Gabriel

pennyemail.jpgHi everyone, I have just listed a new mini bear on Etsy.  Her name is "Penny" and she stands at just 2 inches tall.  I hope you like her :)

http://www.etsy.com/listing/48780224/mi … bear-penny

Cat Gabriel

Hi Debby, I bought your book too when I first got into making miniature bears and it was a huge inspiration for me!

Cat Gabriel

No problems Julia!  I'll let you know if I make a pink one.  I've nearly finished my commission orders so I'll be getting back to making bears for Etsy and Ebay soon.

Cat Gabriel

Good luck with your search!  I had a dark haired one as a child but I sold her on ebay about 8 years ago (regret it now of course!)  I have a small collection of cabbage patch dolls but I'm interested to get a few My Childs too.

Cat Gabriel

Oh thank you so much Julia bear_original  Keiko never sold so I ended up donating him to a Haiti charity - he now has a loving home in the US

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