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Her eyes are amazing! You did a wonderful job with this sweet littl girl bear!!
Bear Hugs,
Kim
I adore all your sweet little creations! Hugo is as cute as can be!
Bear Hugs,
Kim
He is as cute as can be! Love the well loved appearance of him!
Bear HUgs,
Kim
Cute! Cute! Cute! I love your little bunny and his sweet smiling face!
Welcome to TT!!
Bear Hugs,
Kim
Gig Harbor, WA....Decatur, TN...thats just a few hours drive. Come on over and take a peek Lisa!! *smiles* Most of them are vintage wool military uniforms in different colors and all in children's sizes. There are some antique children's mohair coats, vintage silk kimonos and hats, sweet little dresses, a super cool burgundy velvet sailor suit with original tags still on it! I'm so sad that I can't really use this stuff anymore, but it sure is fun to look at!
Bear Hugs,
Kim
I know what you mean Jenn....I pop in and out of TT quite frequently. I don't know why that is for me, but I always end up coming back. After a few months, I begin to miss TT and all the great people I have met here. Its fun to chat with other artists and collectors. I do think FB has made a huge impact on TT. I try to limit my time on FB because you could get sucked in really easy and spend a major portion of your day chatting away.
I agree with Karen about FB...too much usless and/or personal stuff there. I could read posts all day, everyday and never run out of reading material. I keep my FB account strictly business and rarely post anything personal there.
As far as the market...oh yikes! It is ever evolving and just trying to keep up is a job in itself. I too used to only make big bears, but the market wont support them any longer. I have closets (yes I said closets, as in more then one) FULL of super cool vintage clothes and military uniforms that I used to dress my bears in. I have shelves of old military hats and accessories. Now that people want smaller bears, the clothes just dont work anymore. We used to fight and pay top dollar for vintage clothes on ebay.
Well that is my two cents.
I hope you consider sticking around Jenn. I think now that you said something, more people will make a point of stopping by TT...I know I will!
Bear Hugs,
Kim
I wouldn't show anyone my first 50+ bears...LOL I look back at them and say "oh uggghhh!!" I cringe at some of the bears I made just a few short years ago. My style changes all the time so anything older is not as appealing to me any longer.
Keep in mind the bear market will always amaze you. A bear that I am not so thrilled with will get lots of attention and sometimes a bear that I just love seems to go unnoticed. Its weird how it works sometimes. What I am saying is that just because you dont like it, doesnt mean someone else wont absolutely love it!
Bear Hugs,
Kim
*laughing* Mine are simply drawn out on paper, then I use clear packing tape over the top of them and clip each pattern together and throw 'em in a drawer...occasionally I will lable them and make notes on the pattern, but for the most part I am a disorganized mess....but hey, it works for me!!!
You guys all have these elaborate systems...I am so envious, but to be honest, it would mess me up to be that organized!
Bear Hugs,
Kim
I think the majority of us are self taught...its all about trial and error. I wish there had been TT when I first started. It would have saved me a lot of time and frusteration being able to ask questions. A teddy bear making book or a store bought pattern might be a good way for you to start and learn techniques and terms. Its always helpful to see how other people do things. Sometimes they work for you and sometimes they dont. Its a matter of getting comfortable with your own style.
As far as tiny ears...uughh I feel your pain there! When I am making a super tiny set of ears, I will sometimes draw out my ear on the fabric, then fold the fabric over and put one pin to hold it in place. Then I sew directly on the trace line of the ear. I like to leave a small opening at the bottom. I find that if I leave the entire bottom open, its hard to fold the corners under when I need stitch it closed. I use a long length of thread to sew my opening closed. Once I sew it closed, I run my leftover thread to the corner of the ear and use it to stitch my ear in place.
I hope this helps you a little....good luck with you bear!!
Bear Hugs,
Kim
Oh I love these two! The little bear is so bright and cheerful and I absolutely adore you elephants!
Bear Hugs,
Kim
Oh My!! This bunny is so darn cute I can hardly stand it!!! LOVE IT!!!
Bear Hugs,
Kim
Great little bear! I so admire anyone who can make such tiny teds and pack with with so much character and charm!
Bear Hugs,
Kim
Thank you Katy and Heidi!! Its always so much fun to design a new bear....the anticipation of seeing it completed it the best part!!
Bear Hugs,
Kim
