Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Oooh Helena - lucky lucky girls  
That is both you and Penelope of course  
Well done Gina too for such a beautiful creation :clap:  :clap:
:hug: Anne

Hi Terrie,
I am so glad little Jason arrived safely   
I am over the moon that you like him  
And he looks so happy with his new mom and home :dance:  :dance:
I will post as soon as I can with my swap bear  - I think maybe my parcel is at the postoffice :dance:  but can't go till Saturday
:hug:  :hug: Anne

Matilda,
What a clever, clever lady you are   - this little guy platypus is simply terrific  :clap:  :clap: - wish it was me he was on his way to
:hug:

Hi Carolyn,
Sounds like you had a lovely time and what a thoughtful husband you have
Belated Happy Anniversary :cake:  :cake:  :cake:
:hug:
Anne

Hi Jane,
My vote for looks goes to Angel!! See he even likes bears too!!
:hug:

               
I actually own a Tickle Me Elmo  - loved this

Thanks a lot Lisa I think I may have to think again - I was thinking little bear - little tent ( perhaps it was just my frugality kicking in )
:hug: Anne

Hi Laurie,
There was a question in October by Susan 'kraftyladies' if anyone would be interested in a bear swap - if you use the search facility and look for swap then posts initiated by kraftyladies you will be able to see all the postings.  The short version is certain things were ironed out during discussions, then the names of those who had said they would be interested were drawn in pairs - if I remember it right susans mother drew the pairs.  Each pair agreed swap details by private message and now you will see from time to time swap pictures appearing to show how each pair has got on. 
I was paired with Terrie and now she and I have posted our swap bears to one another and are awaiting their arrival.
I do not recall any conditions about how long you had been creating bears only that each person had the chance when they said they would be willing to swap to state things they would not like to swap eg Dilu did definitely NOT want a clown.
I hope that gives a little info for you
:hug: Anne

Thanks Kim - the smallest to buy is 12" x 12"  or the next is 50cms square
I was thinking of one of those two - if it was a big bear I could sit it down
Got to go now and play a frog game  
:hug: Anne

Daphne
http://www.songsea.com/miscperc.htm do new limberjacks from pine
this company have a pair but they are expensive http://www.folkartisans.com
I see that in the past they have been listed under vintage musical instruments too
I bet I have been no help what so ever - I do hope you find one for your mother - I once looked for an original cupie doll for my  mum
Hope you find one  :hug:  :hug:
Anne

I wonder if anyone has any thoughts as to which size of light tent I would be best getting?
cos having seen the wonderful photos here I think i would like one
:hug: Anne

Now I am lost too Judi  :redface:
Erin is right about spybot and adaware - they are excellent  :thumbsup:
Hope you have no more bother
:hug: Anne

OOOOooo  :dance:  :dance:
Well done Melissa      :clap:  :clap:  :dance:  :dance:
Well deserved with your wonderful bears :dance:  :dance:
I am off to buy a copy tomorro if I can find one and try to win a bear!!!
:hug: Anne

Hi Shelli,
You are in TBCI too in another article see the picture 
Well done :hug:
Anne

Hi Judi,
Lockergnome is a computer geekie type site - the reason your trading name is appearing there is shown on the left hand side of the screen in one of the side panels
- they are listing hot searches using their search engine
- you are one of their hot searches
- so lots of people are using a search engine to find out about you and your bears. 
This search engine would also pick up on ebay listings past and present as ebay store auction pages for I think 90 days on their server
- this is how an auction which is complete can still be picked up and linked to by a search engine. 

A lot of search engines work by trawling the sites they have listed as valid sites and looking for the key words the user has entered in the search window - so your auction in ebay would be picked up in your google search.
I have used anotehr couple of search engines and I believe that this is what has happened - that your own auction from ebay may be what you have encountered as I can find no other - although I have not had time for an exhaustive search
I am fairly sure that this is the answer to what you have encountered - I do hope so but be assured that lockergnome itself is not functioning as an auction site as far as I can see you can use the list of hot links at the side and if you click on Luxembears you will get a google type set of results.
I do hope that this puts your mind at rest  :hug:  :hug:
Oh I am just about to email you the promised files!!
Anne

Hi Judy,
Congratulations - double page article - great!! :clap:  :clap:  :clap:
I got a copy in my local shopping mall tonite - if you would like this one - you are welcome to it too - unless of course you have enough offers of copies nearer to you than the UK    Or alternatively if you would like me to scan it tomorro I can and email it too you - or both options if you like
Just let me know when you have time 

OOps just saw Jane (doodlebears) scan after I had posted this :redface:
:hug: Anne

OOOooohh!! Sigh - I have always loved fae things - this tiny little work of art is most probably the most wonderful little creature ever  
Little Brynn is a beauty, a dream, a baby goddess :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:
I hope she is a tremendous success in her auction - I think she will be - I am even more stunned than ever at your artistic talents
:hug: Anne

 
I am glad Deb - look forward to seeing your new toes on your next /current bear
Only problem I sometimes have is that I pull too hard and snap the pearl cotton I use or maybe toes pucker
:hug:
Anne

This duo is adorable Dilu - yes I think your poem creation is your gimmick - I love stories 
I think it is a great idea
Keep it up :clap:  :clap:
:hug: Anne

I am not sure Deb if this will help but I do my toes like this
each number = order of needle entry/exit eg 1i  = entry point 1 into bear foot 2e =exit point from bear foot u=under bear skin/foot
o= over bear skin/foot

                                                              Front of Foot

                                                  6eu             4eu          8eu

                                   2eu           7io             5io            9io       1iu, 3io

                                                               Back of Foot

then exit on top of foot pull to draw up toes and secure
Does this make any sense what so ever??
Hope it does
:hug:
Anne

Hi Tammy - your darling little panda is showing on OOak artist bears  on ebay.com starting from most recently listed as it shows in my browser she is on page 2 and she is adorable - she is in a bordered box - three day listing free postage
Hope this helps - Best of luck with the auction
:hug: Anne

Oh she is just amazing I love her  
I can hear her bark  - she says I want to live with Anne 
:hug: Anne

Jenn what a lovely girl you are :dance:  and your wedding pictures are lovely - beautiful bride - beautiful dress - lucky groom and what a fabulous church setting !!
:hug: Anne

Julia,
what a terrible tragedy - how sad for those who have lost loved ones
My heart goes out to them
:hug:  :hug:
Anne

Well done Rita :dance:  :dance:
Remember anything that has a good foundation starts in little chunks
so little chunks of weight loss towards your goal MUST be good!!
I think you are doing Great!!
Keep up the good work :hug:  :hug:
Anne