Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

I only get a chance to pop in here once and a while but I just spent about an hour looking at all your shops!
Everyones items are lovely and just so unique!!

I love etsy too and sometimes get lost looking at all the wonderful things there!

My shop is http://ydaydream.etsy.com

Thanks for posting this message - It was fun "shopping" 

Congratulations Maria! He is such a handsome and regal bear!! He deserves an award! (of course you do to as you brought him to life 

My Mom was terrible allergic to msg - She would would get all itchy and could barely breath and get a huge headache after eating just a little.
She ended up in the hospital several times after asking restaurants if they use it. It is a scary ingredient!

I have been making some pincushions and just using the regular poly fil. I hope it doesn't cause the pins to rust.
I have dolls that are stuffed with wire and regular stuffing and they have never rusted.
I wonder if it has to do with the amount of moisture in the air. Interesting subject!

Patty
They are all just darling!! Love the little hats. Good luck with your show!

Edinburgh Imports sells some mini print fabrics. I'm not sure what "skin" prints they have. If you look in their catalog they have a mini fabric section. Their fabrics are wonderful to work with.
http://www.edinburghimports.com/

You could maybe use a solid color and paint on the spots.

I am so glad I found this post, I too have been wanting to make an antique looking bear but haven't had the courage to try or know where to start.

I was reading some techniques used by primitive doll makers, they seem to use coffee grounds and cinnamon to age their dolls (the extremely grungy ones.) I don't think that I want to put coffee grounds on a bear or doll for that matter. It seems so dirty!

I found a product in the store that is an antiquing gel medium. It is with the craft paints. It comes in various shades I have tried it on muslin but not mohair. It is  difficult to control but can be lightened with a little water. You paint it on and then rub off. If you are not careful it can make things very dark.

What typed of mohair would be the best to use? sparse? ratty? or ?

Thanks for all the tips

Very cute! They both make me smile 

These are both darling! They look so soft.

She has the sweetest face! I love her little pink nose.

Your website is beautiful!
Penny did an awesome job!
I like the way the pages turn and your bears and dolls are wonderful too!

Missy I thought that second monkey was real!!!
You did an amazing job on those cuties!

Jane your monkey is way cool too!!

and those puppies are darling!

I just have a sock monkey and a paper doll dog on my blog if you want to see 

Thanks everyone. I added your links.

I have a banner on the front page of my blog.

Yvette

That must be heartbreaking. I am so sorry.

I was a little disappointed too as my name was spelled wrong.

All and all I thought it was a great idea. I hope they do it again in the future.

I loved the college of all the bears. I think that they should make it into a poster.

Yvette

Thank you Jodi - your bears always make me smile

Penny I could always use bestest friends. LOL Your little moonlings are so adorable! It is actually only 1 bunny just two pictures.

I added you Patsy and Penny. Thanks

Yvette

I just started a new blog and would love to add some teddy bear artists website links to it.

If you would like to be added let me know.

To see my blog it is here
http://ydaydream.blogspot.com/

I am just getting started so there is not much there yet.

Thanks
Yvette

He is darling! You did a great job!!

Yvette

Oh my goodness that is so sweet!! I love it. They are both wonderful!

Yvette

Everyone's trees and decorations look lovely!

We haven't started yet - but after looking at everyone's elses I'm starting to get in the mood LOL

I do have a sock Monkey though
This is Stanley

Happy Holidays

Yvette

Those wings look wonderful.
Thanks for sharing!

Yvette

Sheila
Your little needle felted bear is wonderful! You did a fantastic job - it is hard to believe he is your first.
I haven't tried needle felting yet but am being tempted LOL

I love bats they are so cute, They scare me a little though

Yvette

Jane
He is fabulous!! He looks so real.
Congratulations for the win!

Yvette

Those are both just so adorable. I love the little sweater!!

Yvette

Thanks Kim- I will take a look at these eyes.

I don't like the eyes on a wire. I tend to break the wire off cuz I pull too hard when insetting the eyes so will look at the pre looped ones.

Yvette

I was wondering what your favorite eyes are? and where do you purchase them.
I usually use black onyx beads but would like to try something else. Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks
Yvette