Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

That is such a sweet thing you are doing Krista!  Do the cats have homes to go to after the surgery?

Hugs,

Julie

I find that light tents work the best.  You get alot of reflective light that isn't so harsh on the subjects.  I have a light tent and 3 lights.  I have two light set at a 45 degree angle on either side and one over the top of the light tent that shines in (I don't always use this one, but sometimes it is useful.  The bulbs I use are a 5000K bulb that imitates natural light.

Flashes do tend to wash subjects out a bit, but if you have the option on your camera to set it to "back lit" - it seems to work better.

Good Luck - I to take many pictures with the lights at different angles until I get what I want!

Hugs,

Julie

Ahhh... Heather, she is just too cute for words!  WOW, you and your hubby sure do make beautiful babies.
Big Hugs,
Julie

Congratulations Heather... she is just darling!!! 

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:hug: That's wonderful news Clare!  I wish you all the best with your pregnancy and everything that comes after that.  You definitely deserve it!!

Big Big Big Hugs,

Julie

:clap:  :clap:  Congratulations  :clap:  :clap:

He is just tooooooo sweet!

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Julie

The Mummy is soooo very cute!!  Great job.
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Julie

Looks great Krista!  I love it if you would had me as a link.

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Julie

Jodi, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss and other happenings this year, but I am so very glad to hear your back and wish you all the best in the months to come!!   :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

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Julie

Awwww... too cute!!!!!

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Julie

Hello Mandie,

I would be delighted to swap links with you.  Please just use the picture of the bear to the left.

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Julie

I would love to take part in this SWAP!!  Please count me in. 

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Julie

Lisa, it's perfect!  Great job!

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Julie

Welcome back Krista!!

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Julie

Good Luck Tammy!  That sounds very exciting.  I know you'll do well and the kids will just love you and the bears.

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Julie

What a stunning pair!!!        

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Julie

Gorgeous!!!!     

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Julie

Thanks Dilu and Marion!!

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Julie

Thanks Gail... my next try is to be a frog - tonight!
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Julie

Thanks Margaret!!  It was actually easier than I thought it would be, but I kept the box of bandaides next to me just in case!!

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Julie

That is hilarious, but at the same time very very cute!!   :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:

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Julie

The response and comments from all of you are very encouraging!  Thank you to everyone who stopped by to have a look at my first needlefelt creation.  My daughter has her heart set on a frog next, so I guess I should try my luck at a green fella!

I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada - where is a good place to purchase wool?

Big Hugs,

Julie

Thank you all!!  I am thrilled that you think my creation is good!  I hope to get better and better at it!  I was proud to be apart of TT for my photos of the bears, but I now feel like I really belong.  Thanks everyone.  So I guess now I'll have to be know as the teddy bear photographer that also dabbles into the needlefelting from time to time.

Big Hugs,

Julie

Thanks Aeri and Jane!

I have no plan on giving up on my photography!  Needlefelting will be my other craft away from my photography.  I can needlefelt in front  of the TV where I cannot take photos with a TV around - way too distracting!!   :crackup:

Hugs,

Julie

WOW... thanks everyone!!  I believe I'm hooked!!!  I only pricked my finger about 1/2 a dozen times and broke one needle.  Now my daughter wants me to make her a frog. 

If I knew this was this much fun... I would have started sooner.

Hugs,

Julie