Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Thanks for the warning Pam!

This is very handy, Kim.
Looks like you put a lot of work into this.
Thank you!!
 

Shelli,
Thanks for all you do. It is appreciated.
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You are so right, Matilda!

There is so much talent here and everyone makes such wonderful bears. This is such a busy time of year, it is so hard to look at and comment on all the bears, but they all deserve lots of praise.

Hurray for the bears and their artists!!
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I like him a lot Marion. He has a lot of character and his fur is great!

Lucky you Dilu!! How great to know your getting something you really want, but still have the anticipation of not knowing exactly which one you are getting! 
I can't wait to see myself!
Thanks for sharing this saga with us. It gave me a smile when I really needed one!

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Those are beautiful flowers/trees, do they smell good?  And what a lovely seaside scene. Thanks for sharing! I can almost see myself in that picture, dabbling my toes in the waves, soaking up the sun... ahhh.

Yes, Please! More pics of sunshine, beaches, flowers, WARM places! It's cold and dreary here... blah. Even with the cold we seldom get a white Christmas... just a cold one. 

As soon as Christmas is over, I'm ready for spring! 

This really is a great idea. Thanks for sharing!

scary stuff!! 
I'm so glad your okay Jane! :hug:

Stay safe and I hope everyone in the area stays safe and away from the smoke as much as possible.

Yay!  I'm glad you got to keep the little guy, he's such a cutie.

What a neat Christmas surprise! 

I've been practicing like mad, making muslin bear heads and bear parts until I have a box full. Finally I committed a pattern to (synthetic) fur and here he is:

Please meet Bo, my first effort at an original design. He is 11" tall and about 8" when sitting. He has wool felt paw pads and I when I made him I tried out a lot of techniques I learned from all of you right here at TT. Thank you again!!

Although I'm new at this, I'm serious about making bears and want to continually improve so constructive feedback is very welcomed!!

Waht a great thing to do! Thanks you!  :hug:

Three cheers for Danni!!
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I would love to submit some photos when I get better at bear making. In the meantime I will enjoy reading your
e-zine.

Bonnie 

Beautiful scene Patsy! :clap:

Merry Christmas, peace and joy to all!

Bonnie

Nettie I think the bunny is cute too!

I don't think it looks evil at all.

It looks like a naughty child thats pouting because they've been put in a corner for a 'time out.'

Very cute! 

Bonnie

Millie,

I am so sorry to hear this. You and Tiffany and your family will certainly be in my prayers!    Cancer is frightening... especially when it is your child, no mattter how old they are.... but Sue An is right. Lymphoma is often very treatable/curable, so take heart.
I believe in miracles. St. Mark 10:27 says "...with God all things are possible."
Please keep us posted and know that uplifting thoughts and prayers are being sent your way.

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Bonnie

This is awesome, Marie!  What a great opportunity and experience for you! Congratulations!!   :clap:
Thanks for sharing and posting the picture. Your bears beautiful. 
Maybe this will open even more doors for you. 

Bonnie

Maxine cracks me up. I got these in an e-mail and just had to share...
                     

  Bonnie

That pig-frog is a little freaky... but great pics! Thanks for sharing!!!

Here's a couple more.

Dilu, this is too funny!!     

It's sweet that your husband is putting so much effort into finding you a bear even if his methods are unusual. 

....At least I hope they're unusual,  'coz if other people base their bear-buying on how cute the artist is... I'm sunk before I even get started!!!    lol   

Bonnie

Sincere apologies to Shelli and any other blondes my silly joke may have offended!! 

Being a natural blonde myself and definately not stupid, I never took blonde jokes too seriously or was offended by them.  I don't believe people really think blondes are dumb. I certainly don't think blondes are stupid, dumb or otherwise impaired!! In fact, some of the smartest, funniest, most special people in my life are blonde and I would never try to intentionally hurt someone's feelings. Sooo...

No more blonde jokes from me. I promise!!  :hug:

Contrite hugs,
Bonnie

How can you tell when a blonde has been using the computer?

By the White-Out on the monitor screen.

Jenny,

Thanks for the education on the BBAA. I'm trying to soak up all this bear info as fast as I can so I won't be such a dummy! :redface:

I looked at your nominated bears and they are all simply darling.   I can't decide which I like the best. The little fishing bear in the overalls reminds me of my childhood, so I guess if I had to pick one as my favorite, I would pick him, but I love them all. Congratulations again! Your bears are wonderful and I think the nomination is well deserved. I hope you win!

hugs,
Bonnie 

Awesome Job!!! I especially love his big ole toes!! Great!!!

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Bonnie

I'm a little slow and behind times, but still:

Yahoooo!!!!!  Congratulations!!!!
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Here is to a long and fabulous bear-making career for you!!!

hugs,
Bonnie

So sad to hear this.  My heart and prayers go out to her friends and family.

Bonnie