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I'm with you Laurie in that when the summer months come I spend less time creating bears than I do in the winter months. It isn't that I'm losing the love for it I just take my time and do things at a much slower pace. So one bear may take me longer to finish than it would when it's gloomy outside. I think in the UK and with it being so unpredictable just how long the sun will stay shining I try to make the most of it, plus with a little one who would live outside if he could I don't often get to sit still for a minute.
From a collecting aspect, it's scattered, in the winter months when I need a little pick me up I may add a bear or two and I probably spend more time scanning the net for bears but with a birthday right in the middle of summer there's no better excuse for a bear buy for me 
I don't post too often, mainly because i can only just about fit in the bear making around my 3 year old Im not left with all that much time to do all the million and one other things I want to do but this is really "on topic" for me at the moment. I'm at the point now where Im looking to do my first show. I've registered my interest at exhibiting with Hugglets and I'm really pleased that the feedback I received was very promising and positive so at some point I hope to be able to be offered a stand. The thought is daunting I must admit and I have deliberated so much about whether I should do a show or wait, what if people like them? What if I don't sell any? what if because I have never been before people take no notice whatsoever of me. You know all the negatives a person can think of completely shutting my eyes to the positives just incase I get my hopes up for success- silly I know. I feel if I am ever to do just one show whether it be a one off or I am lucky enough to return regular it will be Hugglets - for now.
I do see the importance of show casing the bears, having attended as a collector and looking at bears and artists from that perspective I think shows and fairs gives too good of an opportunity to dismiss, people do like to see and feel what they are buying what quality they are getting and that all important question.... does it really live up to in person the beauty of a photograph they see on their computers? even if it's not on the day they purchase the seed has in a way been planted for a later purchase and might just give them a nudge to take the plunge when one is available. I know this ring true for my own collecting habits.
Another thing for me I know it's silly and I don't know if others may think this way, but I once travelled to a show with a good few hundred in my purse ready to make a purchase and when I was there I just couldn't spend it! But give me a computer and my PayPal and I'll spend all day long. It didn't mean I didn't love the bears enough I dont know if i just couldn't justify handing over the cash knowing how much it actually physically looked or maybe i was too overwhelmed with all the choice on offer, and making THE choice But with PayPal you don't see the cash actually being passed over and its usually funds from me selling something already in my collections to buy something new so it doesn't seem so bad. Maybe this could be another reason people like to look but don't always buy on that particular day.
Thank you
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He just wants a cuddle bless him lol xx
Thank you
Please Meet CRUMBLE
He is looking for a new home and is currently available on ebay.
He measures approx 11 inches and is made from a premium faux fur.
You can find him here if you would like to take a peek:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/11-inch-OOAK- … 20c4bcd3ac
Thank you for looking and I hope you like him xx
Please meet Ebony :)
She is a very sweet little girl needing a new home.
She is approx 10.5" and made from a premium faux fur.
She is on Ebay now
Thank you
My "Bleu" Creation is ready to find a new home, bless her. She is just under 4inches, and made from Vintage Mink. She is a loving little bundle of fluff and she is available on ebay listed via auction for 3 days.
If you like her then please take a closer look and have a look at / click on the link below
She Is GORGEOUS. Im a big fan of Tissavel fur. and I just love the little kitty.
A little early, but in preparation for up and coming Valentines Day I wanted to introduce:
"Amore"
She is a 6 inch tall recycled Viintage Mink Bear and she (he if you prefer) is just looking to give her love and be loved this February. She is on ebay - an her auction runs for 3 days. If you love her please take a look....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180798340898? … 1423.l2649
Thank you. Kayleigh xxx
Outstanding!! The look on his face is so beautiful & realistic.
For me as a little girl, it was girly things all day long.... and to this day in my doll collecting I am always drawn to girl dolls.
Bears on the other hand, its boys boys boys in my collection, same goes for making them too. The majority do tend to have a "boyish" face but it isnt intentional, I just go with it until they call out to me what they are, but I do wish they would look girly every so often.
Im a member but I stil lurk 
I am hoping to change that though hehe
I think your creations are so beautiful.... I love this one!
Such pretty colouring, shes lovely.
Thank you - Im really pleased to be able to share them.
I have been a member here for quite some time now but I have been fairly in-active and quiet, I have a love for both bear collecting as well as bear making and with two little ones finished and looking for homes on ebay I thought it would be the perfect time to say hello re-introduce myself and my creations.
These two both measure approx 6inch and are made from recycled Vintage Mink, they are called "Moon Dust" and "Shadow" I hope you like them and my pics load as I am quite the beginner with this site still.
Thank you for looking
Just Beautiful, she reminds me of my cats when they were kittens, they are Birmans and the markings to the face and ears are so similar. I Love her. She should do great on ebay!
