Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

thanks Kelly & Tami, yes Alice Cherry Blossom is SO cute.  I couldn't resist getting one even though they are hideously expensive.

There are many bjd companies that make animal dolls, one of the main ones is Pipos http://piposland.com/index.php  I just love Curo the bunny     maybe one day.....

Hi Tami, nice to see another bear artist has been bitten by the BJD bug!  I have a few bjds myself (check them out here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/catherine- … 234073738/).  I don't think I would ever attempt to sculpt one for myself though - looks too difficult

Bitzy is gorgeous, well done 

I've had one 0 feedback bidder before, I decided to give her the benefit of the doubt but it ended up a lot of trouble.  She won the auction but wanted to pay in two installments and with a money order.  After 2 months waiting I got half the amount and then she never contacted me again.  I'll definitely be more wary next time.

I've never made a bear larger than 6 inches, but I can say that my collectors appreciate the small size of my bears/animals - I'm not sure if they would sell so well if they were larger...

I'm so glad your daughter is ok.....  I've been followed a few times, it's frightening.

I just visited your blog Christine and think it's great!  I have just added your link on my blog

They are wonderful Christine!  Well done.  Sassy fabrics are THE BEST 

what a gorgeous boy 

Thanks everyone!! 

Thanks so much everyone for your congratulations   I'm glad everyone likes the website too 

Hi everyone,

My website has a fresh new look, come by and let me know what you think or drop a note in my guestbook!  I have a bad habit of changing my website every few months or so, but I'm really happy with this one - I'll stick with it for a while I think     Also, if anyone wants to exchange banners or text links, just let me know.

I also have some happy news to share  - I am pregnant with my 2nd child!  Due on the 2nd of April, everything going fine so far.  Hoping for a girl this time but we'll see 

Hi Edie,

I don't list on ebay any more.  My bears either didn't sell at all or went for a really low price - it does become very discouraging and disappointing.

I have now switched to selling my bears exclusively off my own website and the difference has been amazing, my bears have been selling so much better.  As long as you get the word out and advertise your new arrivals - I think it's the way to go and no listing fees to worry about!

He's fantastic!!  Congratulations Wendy   I really love his face 

Oooh, wonderful, thanks so much Jane 

I have finally completed the mini horse!  I used the method of inserting a cotterpin joint into the back, and having just the "eye" of the pin protruding on the outside to which I attached a jumper ring.  To reinforce that area for strength I glued a small square of ultrasuede on the inside of the horse.  It worked really well and was super easy!  Ming, I hope the pictures can give you an idea of how it works.

He's wonderful!!  You did such a great job.  I have a 5 year old cockatiel, although my Mum now looks after him as he was too noisy 

Thank you!   Andrea, if you ever want to organise a swap let me know.  Officially I have closed commissions/swaps now but I could make an exception 

Thanks everyone     i really like this little one, it's hard to give them up sometimes!

He's wonderful Kim!  Really great job  :clap:  :clap:

She's fantastic  :clap:   I love the down-turned ears 

And here is another swap bear I made, unamed at the moment.  She stands at 2 inches tall.  I don't think I've ever made a bear in this colour before, turned out sweet I think.

This is Millie, a bear I made for a swap   She is 2 inches tall.

Thanks so much Marijke, that is wonderful!!  I would never have thought of doing that.  That sounds like the best way I think, a lot more sturdy than sewing in a loop of some kind.   

Thanks so much everyone for your advice.  I've been stressing about this a bit as I said I would do it, and then thought afterwards "oh, how am I going to do it??"  I do have some leather cord I think, so maybe that might be an option...I'll see how I go.