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here is one of my prized paper toles, it is huge and took ages to complete, next is my chess set which also took me ages to complete lol, and then I have some porcelain dolls 
oooh I love this thread!! My family are into every craft imaginable, The first proper thing I remember making was a soft toy elephant for my little sis. I would have only been 6 lol. So it has always been in me to craft. We are a funny lot, my sisters, mum and I, if we like something, we rarely buy it, we figure out how to make it and do it ourselves lol. Not for money or anything, we just like to do learn and know how its done and that we can do it etc. We have basically every craft covered lol
I have so many crafts that I love, I will show you some photos of my favourite pieces in the next post. The sad thing is that now bears takes up all my time! I suppose we have all had that happen lol. In the future I would love to try my hand at sculpting, only for myself as it seems really hard, but I just love the fairies that the two Kims and the others have shown off on the wings post, and Heather and Terrie, I love your little fellows and would love love love to give it a go one day.
Roxanne, your cookies are too nice to eat! I used to love to cook and bake things all the time, I even began my own wedding cake bus for around a year lol. Loved it, but not as much as Bears so gave it up.
Charlotte, lovely basket..never tried that hehe, looks likt fun!
Sabine, your quiting is beautiful! My mother quilts and it looks very time consuming, but I love the results!
Judi, I've seen your tiger before, but that horse is amazing! I can't draw and it is something that always amazes me. Beautiful!
Brenda, your drawings are beautiful. I've made porcelain dolls and know that first little girl lol
Kimberly, your dogs are so cute. I have collected little dogs since I was 12. And I've seen your Fairies and such before, stunning!
I am so sorry Julia...such a tragedy. Sending you a comforting hug :hug:
Sarah
I was born in 1976 too.
Yay to the 76'ers. Seem to be a lot of us! Oh an Bon Jovi rule hehe 
My room was covered...and I mean covered in their posters lol
Hugs Sarah
A-Ha's "Take On Me" is, and always will be, my favorite song of all time. I have no idea why. I can't sing it (too many octaves), I can't understand the words to it, and those I can understand, make zero sense. Those are usually prerequisites to me, loving a song. But that one is on EVERY playlist -- casette, CD, iPod, workout tape -- I've ever made, and ever will. It's always the FIRST song, too.
haha Shelli I could have written this lol. My sis and I used to sit by the speakers, rewinding and playing take on me again and again trying to figure out the words lol. Need I say we never did lol.
Okay, don't laugh, but that is the song I have as my ring on my mobile phone lol. told you not to laugh lol
Hugs Sarah
Shantell, I know just what you mean! Never good enough lol. I do exactly the same thing and when I sell a bear am sure I will receive an email saying how disappointed they are! Seriously I worry that much. I never have and in fact get the opposite. And if you are like me, no matter how much praise you get, you always doubt yourself..arghh. lol. I wonder where it stems from...perfectionism, mothers lol. I have favourite bears, but always pick and could change something.
One tip that I have learnt that makes it a little easier for people like us is if there is ever something I am unhappy with as I am creating, I go back and fix it...no matter how difficult...I have a box full of heads from fixing lol. If I don't it always sticks out and it is all I see and wish I would have changed it.
Big hugs
Sarah
Oh Nancy, tiffani is adorable. You still have 4 days to go so I hope the bids keep coming and I'm so sure they will! You are so talented and I'm not just saying that! 
Ebay is so difficult...it is all a luck thing a lot of the time...right time, people etc etc. I haven't been on ebay for a few months, but last year found that it opened me up to collectors and orders. I think its a great avenue for that and for being recognised.
It's also just after Christmas...I wonder if sales go down because of that?
Chin up and please don't ever give up. Your work is too lovely. I've seen some artists like you have mentioned, always get high prices, and then one or two don't even get a bid...ebay is a weird world.
big hugs
Sarah
PS, I would be interested to see the results of your study lol. Although I think name plays a big role I think the work still has something to do with it. It would be interesting.....
I'm so sorry Judi...this is such a hard thing to go through. I hope your girls will be okay soon and hope you make it to the shelter, that will cheer them up. We were always given the old 'they ran away, or given away to a farm' story. Only the oldest child always knew the truth and had to cry in private. I think honesty is the best in these situations. I'm sending you lots of :hug: :hug: :hug: and hope you find another friend to love.
Sarah
lol, ra ra skirts yes! and they are back in oz too...well at least I've seen them around again.
And and and...I just remembered the hair spray and the big fringes, you call then bangs?? I would go to school with my hair piled high with a can of hairspray holding it in place lol.
ughh so glad those days are over!!!! I'm a wash and dry girl now lol
hugs sarah
Yay! I just went to see you are lovely and look so happy. Who's wedding was it? And who are you with? I haven't been around for awhile, so sorry if I am behind!
Hugs Sarah
Oh Lovely!!!! After much debate, I've chosen Peony 
So pretty, thanks 
hugs sarah
love this list too I was born in 76 too Sandi and remember both decades, tho I seem to remember more from the 70's...could be my big sisters influence lol
And I loved Aha! I still love the take on me song...will always be one of my favourites hehe
Does anyone remember bubble gum jeans? And socks pulled over your jeans lol. So cool weren't they hehe
hugs sarah
what great memories Daphne! lol I still have the donny osmand barbie doll lol!! Wonder if he is worth anything! And Fame and mork and mindy! and strawberry shortcake, what a great time to grow up :)
hugs sarah
Oh I love Mary too. I love all the outfits she makes for her bears. Adorable 
And Michelle is wonderful too...her bears eyes are lovely and the whole look is so innocent. I think they are the top two artisits aren't they?? I know they both get stacks for their bears! But well deserved 
hugs sarah
I love teddy bear and friends and teddy bear review the best. In australia we have Bear Creations and they have recently updated with a new editor. Lots of really nice new features so it isn't so much of just a pattern book only...I suppose it is a little more americanised, which is great...it needed a change and more photos of other bear artists to inspire I don't know if you can get that internationally. My first little picture of my fairy bear was in in this month very proud hehe
hugs sarah
Oh how lovely Daphne and what a lovely day for you...Gorgeous bear Deb
hugs Sarah
Yep, I trim the seams before sewing too...esp around the muzzle. It does give a beautiful finish :)
And Daphne, I've never realised why you would brush the fur to the inside either lol, the light bulb has appeared for me too lol
hugs Sarah
Oh my gosh! 
Jane you've had me in stitches!! I love it!!!
Hope I can boogie on down with Orlando at next years bash hehe ;)
thanks for the fun :dance:
love Sarah
lovely bears!! I love the little schulte one. so adorable
I love the ko hair too. So soft and makes up so beautifully.
hugs Sarah
Oh I just love your photos and your bears having a tea party how adorable...they would make a great framed picture or screen image :)
xo Sarah
I just asked my mum about that song :)...now I'm gonna have to watch the music man! hehe
xo sarah
Daphne you are a sweetie
I feel exactly the same...love this place and all the friends here...my life has been happier since coming here and thats no kidding...
love, love, love
Sarah
I've read this topic with great interest...I'm so happy you've decided to enter Kim. I've only entered the bear show competitions, When I first started my business in 2002 and then again last year where I won...but both times were so much fun and so exciting regardless of the outcome.
I wish you all the very best 
hugs Sarah
I love your collection and Joseph and Lotti are adorable. What a nice hubby you have
hugs Sarah
Love the photo of Mitchell and Rachelle Karen, You have beautiful kids Hope they had fun at their Spooky disco hehe ;)
Hugs Sarah
