Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Tami,

She is most definitely my favorite of all.  The soft pink and green color combination is just beautiful.

Jill

Aleta,

They are wonderful!!!  I love all of them, but the red bear is a head turner for sure.  I have been looking at the unfinished group just longing to see them completed.  I certainly hope that you are going to stay in the bear industry, but not at the risk of further injury.  You are very talented and I love seeing how you dress and accessorize your creations.  

Jill

I have also been a Peony girl from the beginning!

Kelly -

I love your new site and I enjoyed the old one also.  Your creativity is endless and the way you manipulate leather astounds me.  Everytime I think I have a favorite Kelly Dean critter, you make something new and then that one becomes my favorite, but if I had to pick, it would be the squirrels - no the bunnies - no the ducklings - no the bears - no the .................

Jill

Dahne,

In the link to the Domestic Diva that Chrissie gave, I think the picture with all the clear bins stacked in a closet are from Snapware.  I use some of their products for ribbon.  The large square ones usually come in two (or three?) and they snap together in a stack under one lid with a handle at the top.  I have all my tulle ribbon spools in those.  They also have a smaller set for gift wrapping that has one container with a removable dowel and slits in the front for the ribbon to come through.  It is alled Two Layer Ribbon Dispenser.  I have found both of these sets at Target around the sewing machines and storage containers.  At Christmas they have them for ornament storage.  I have even seen them in COSTCO.  Check out the Snapware.com website.  Hope this helps.

Jill

Aleta,

What a great tip!  I also use my finger nail for leverage.  I went with my husband today to Gander Mountain and found the gloves in the fishing section.  I also bought a terrific tackle box with four removable plastic drawers to organize bear necessities.  In case some of you are not familiar with Gander Mountain, it is very much like a Bass Pro Store - all the outdoor sports are covered - camping, fishing, hunting, boating, etc.  If you are brave enough to go with your husband be prepared to be in there for several hours - they look at everything.  Much like we do at antique shops and shows.  The funny thing is that the only purchases we made were for me!

Judi - what great news.  I am sure your sister is rejoicing with you also.

God Bless,
Jill

I have voted too.  Hope you win - I bet you have the most international votes for sure!

Jill

PURRRRRFECT!

Jeremy -  Look in the Show and Travel Section of Teddy Talk.  There is a post from brtstar about a Teddy Bear Show in Lakeland, Florida in March.  Maybe someone from the Teddy Bear Club that is co-hosting the show can be of some help.

Jill

Magical - looks like a truly picture perfect day.  Beautiful bride, handsome groom, awesome setting.  May they share many years of wedded bliss.  Mu husband and I share their wedding anniversary date.  We have been married since 1972.  My mother still says, "It was the hottest damn day of the year!!!!"

I am a peony girl also and I will not change.  I love the green and the pink.  Like Aleta, our guestroom is light pink (I told my husband it was beige) and is full of rose prints, rose teacups and teapots, etc.  It is jokingly called the "frou frou" room.

So cute with a fantastic little face!

Jill

Judi -

Angels, The Goddess of the Moon and the ties that bind.

Jill

Laura Lynn,

Nice reporting - thanks for the pictures.  Love the little bear you bought and the necklace you made.  Thanks again for bringing the show to us.

Jill

Fran -

Elegant and classy just like your dresses.

Jill

Thanks Ginger for sharing the pictures.  It is always better being there, but when you can't it is nice that someone shares pictures of the bears and artists.

Jill

Thanks everyone, I knew I could count on you to present both sides.  Great info - I really appreciate it.

Jill

These are great gollies, Dilu - great way to represent our great country!!!!!!!!!  (I am NOT saying that the other countries represented on TT are not great also!!!!)

Jill

What a beautiful baby girl and you make such a beautiful family.

Jill

Hi -

I have only purchased on Ebay, but would like to get your thoughts or opinions as many of you are buyers and sellers.  Maybe there is even a written rule for this, I don't know.  When ever I win an auction, I pay by Paypal as soon as I receive the notification that I am the winner.  I ususally leave a message for the seller as I am paying by Paypal - thanking them and/or telling them that I am looking forward to receiving the auction item.

I always leave feedback as soon as I receive the item.  There has been two occasions recently when I have had to wait for almost two weeks to receive an item, and then the seller has not left feedback for me.  It is my feeling that as soon as I have paid for an item, I have shown that I am a customer of good faith, and feedback should be left.  I do not feel as though the seller should wait until I receive the item, to see if I am going to leave positive feedback for them. 

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Jill

Jared -  I also just received my Dollmasters Catalog and your bunny is fabulous as well as your Mom's Teddy.  They just jump off the page at you.  Great job.

Jill

Kerrie -

You are one talented lady.

Jill

Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Winney's back.

Jill

Great Job Judi!  You look so much at home "down on the farm."  Love the pictures with the bears and the cows, and of course the kids and Mark.  Looking forward to tomorrow!!!!

Jill