Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Hello patty.  He is wonderful..his face is fantastic :)

Doreen

Hello all.  I would love to participate.  Shelli, I have sent you an email with my info.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Doreen

Thank you all for your great advice.  I have to say, a lot of this IS my fault.  I do have the problem of not being able to say no to people....I don't know when exactly this happened....I use to be able to say no and let people deal with it.....

Aleta...you are so right....YOU ALL ARE....i need to treat this as a job and make regular work hours and just pretend that I am not home.

I must say though....the biggest culprits of this situation are my husband, daughter and son..(actually..not my son so much....)this whole thing blew up today as a result of my daughter...who is 20..thinking she needed her hair cut today....when she knows darn well I have this show in a week....and when it didn't happen she was annoyed and I was mad.....but also felt guilty...I KNOW THAT'S CRAZY.....but....i did.  That is my biggest issue I guess....I feel guilty for not being able to accomplish everything and keep up with everything....the real thing here is...I am mad at myself ......

Alright... I must be going now...my break is over..back to work.....

Take care and thank you all very much for your help and support
Doreen

I need a little advice/help.....I work as a cosmetologist 3 days a week and the rest of the time I am a Folk Artist/Bear Maker. Why is it that unless you work outside your home...people don't look at what you are doing as....WORK....

I have a show coming up in a little over a week.  I have been working like crazy to get stuff done. My family just doesn't seem to get it.  They seem to think that due to the fact that I am home...and not working at the salon...APPARENTLY....THAT IS MY "REAL JOB"(.... I am assuming this is how they look at it....as this is how they act......most of the time....)that I am at everyones beck and call.......why does everyone think that because there are no set hours and a set weekly paycheck...that this is just a hobby???

How does everyone organize their time to get everything done....meals/laundry/housecleaning....WORK....etc...etc....etc.....and try to find time to enjoy your family and spend time with them......I also get the constant calls from family....on my days off from the salon..."Hey...can you cut my hair"....argh....it is so frustrating...

I feel terrible....for venting like this...this is not something that I usually do...I think all this pressure is getting to me or something.  I can not figure out how to manage all this and not go crazy.

ANY ADVICE/HELP....I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT.

TAKE CARE
doreen

Deb.  Hello...how is your husband?  I have been keeping a watch to see if you were back on.  Thank you for your prayers and thoughts.

Did you get my message regarding Vermont Bear shows?

Take care
Doreen

Hello.  Kim....what did you make those pumpkins from.???  they are great.

Here is my synthetic bear.  His name is Graham

Take care
Doreen

Thanks everyone for the great advice....ALL YOUR BEARS ARE WONDERFUL.  I have not started on a bear yet.  We had a death in the family so things are on hold for a little bit but I will get started asap.

Take care
Doreen

Jodi.  So sorry about your friend.  She is in my prayers.

Take care and God Bless
Doreen

Wow...all these are great.  I don't have time right now to dig out a recipe...but i will be back tomorrow with one.  I AM NOW STARVING>>>>>I HOPE YOU ALL ARE HAPPY>>>:)

Doreen

Tammy and Tina.  Thank you both very much.  Your bears are great.,......LOVE THEM....I am excited to give this stuff a try.  I am also going to check out that site you told me about Tammy.

Take care
Doreen

Hi everyone.  I was just wondering if anyone here has used upholstry velvet for bear making?  If so...what did you think of it....how did your bears come out....etc...I have some..and I wanted to give it a try.  I would love your input.

Thank you
God Bless
Doreen

Hello everyone.  sorry I haven't responded in a while...this were a little crazy here...anyway..thanks for the wonderful tips for shading and using pencils, paints, ect...I went out and got all my supplies...I will be trying different techniques...I will let you know how it all turns out.

Doreen  ::::::::::::::)

Hello Chrissi.  I am using colored pencils around the eyes and nose area...and it just seems to blend right in.  Perhaps i am not using the right kind.  I am going to pick up some different ones soon.  I had read where some use paints and a very dry brush and i thought i might try that but frankly am a little nervous that i will ruin it.  i see bears here with beautifully shaded eyes/faces and i am having trouble getting that look.  Thank you for your help.  This board is so helpful and so  many ways.

Take care
Doreen

Jane.  Hello....So sorry to hear of your illness.  I am an asthmatic myself.....it it horrible to deal with sometimes.  Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Take care
Doreen

Hello Paula.  Sorry to hear about your fabric dilema.  It really is tough when you are trying to finish up for a show and you are slowed for one reason or another.  Best of luck....hoping your package arrives today.  :)

Take care
Doreen

Hello all.  I am very new to this bear coloring and shading.    I hear everyone talking about shading and coloring....on the back of the fabric????  is that where you do your coloring...not the front...on the actual fur????   perhaps this is why mine are not coming out properly.!!!!  i am shading the front.   Looking very forward to your input..  ALSO...if you color and shade the back...how do you know exactly where your eyes will be placed before you have turned and stuffed????  I am very confused.  I need to take that class on bid 4 bears i guess... 

Thank you & God Bless
doreen

I just have a guestion.  What if we are selling something and a potential bidder sends you a question to your email?????

doreen

Thanks Jodi and Gladys.  Yes..she was fun to make.  I will wear her at my upcoming show  :)..

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doreen

DILU.

yours are adorable.  Great job

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doreen

WOW.  SHE IS SO CUTE.  I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE HER......

GREAT JOB...NEEDLE FELTING CAN HURT.  VERY GOOD IDEA TO DO THE CLAY THING  :)

DOREEN

Hello everyone.  Okay..  Here is mine.  Hopefully i will be able to get this photo to come up on here..

  I made her a lovely victorian ladye...  :)

take care
doreen

Mikki...  Wow...he looks absolutely real.  Wonderful job.

Take care
doreen

Hello Ranae....  Yes, I have already made mice..but i have not made one from this pattern.  I love this one.  I can think of several fabrics i would like to try with it.  I am hoping to get started today with it.

doreen

Hello everyone.  I am so excited.....my first TT project.....I am starting it today....already copied the pattern....

Take care
Doreen

WOW PAULA.  I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HIM....THE COLORS ARE GREAT..AND ...EVERYTHING ABOUT HIM IS WONDERFUL...I WANT HIM.......

take care
doreen