Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

That is so cute!! 

How sad for your friend and her house burning down. I don't know how to have your friend to stop crying. I think jus t being there for her and listening patiently when she needs to talk would be helpful. As time goes by, the sorrow wil fade. Right now her saddness is very raw.

is the Red Cross involved? They can help people getting services, starting with basic needs like food and shelter. Perhaps getting some of the businesses in the community to help with donating items to get her household basics started. Calling 211 and asking what are the community resources in the area that can help. In most communities just dialing 211, like 911, connects you to a person that can five all kinds of referrals to get help. If dialing 211 does not connect you to somebody than go to this link and type in your friends zip code and you will see the phone number to call.

http://www.211.org/

many prayers for your friend.  :hug:

How exciting For you and your daughter. I did a google Search of train themed wedding. In this link, If you scroll through the photos, There is an interesting place card idea you could make.
http://ruffledblog.com/modern-travel-wedding/

Now this link is one of the most beautiful bouquets I have ever seen and one I would love to make if I ever got married. If you want make something, this would be loads of fun. it is made out of costume/vintage pins! Here is the link:
http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blo … g-glamour/

so please let us know what you are making. Oh and post pictures.

If you are making a larger bear, Pipe cleaners are a good choice.

Very sweet. 

I only hope she did not suffer. What a sad day.....      

He does make one smile that is for sure. 

I think your first teddy bear is darling. 

    So Cute!

Nancy Tillberg holds online classes, one of which is an extreme sculpting class. here is the website:
http://www.kranbearys.com/

I did sew a mini like that on a machine and it was cute. I had to buy a special needle that was very thin for the machine. There is something about hand sewing that I love and I think you have more control of the detail. so for minis, that is my preference.

Here are some books you can buy off of Amazon.com that tell you how to make bear cloths.

http://www.amazon.com/Making-Lovable-Te … 0806997133

http://www.amazon.com/Making-Dressing-T … pd_sim_b_3

http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Teddy-Bea … pd_sim_b_1

Not too long ago, there was a thread where some people use  doll clothes patterns for their bears.  Here is the thread:

http://www.teddy-talk.com/viewtopic.php?id=2527

Hope this helps.

Thanks for the tip SueAnn. I do have a question. Do you have to heat set the prisma color markers?

She is a cutie pie!

:crackup: 

I don't have a business for I don't sell my bears so I can't advise from personal experience. But I took a bear making class By Denis Shaw and one of the students asked about how to name a bear business. From what I understood Denis to say is that you should have your name as part of your brand. He said it is easier for people to remember your name rather than trying to remember what you named your business. Plus you want people to know who made the bear right?

Take Joannes advice and put your name in the branding. that is my two cents.

That was fun. I count six. Is one a lion?

Joanne: That is a darling bear!!   

:crackup:  :crackup: Love it.

TT has changed. I have seen people drop off and new people join.  I don't blog or tweet or do face book. I don't have time really. But here in this wonderful forum, I can come and see bears, cute animal pictures that make me smile, learn/share techniques, read about things happening around the world from first hand accounts from members in different countries and meeting nice people who enjoy the art of bear/soft sculpture. It is all her in one place. It is also a place where bear hugs can be found when one is having a bad day or a fabulous day. Now tell me where else can somebody find all of this wrapped in one place? We make this forum what it is. For those of us who are still here, we can enjoy the friendships and joy of what we bring to it. I enjoy every minute I am here being a part of this  forum.

Heidi this is for you:
http://www.google.com/imgres?q=alligato … 24&bih=690

What a cutie! 

Lisa: the same thing happened to me. I was so surprise to unpack my trash when I moved from Florida to Minnesota.

Shannon:I do hope you can call the charity and get your boxes back. Let us know if you do.  :hug:B

Very cute!