Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Yay Jen - it certainly was " which is totally excellent" of you (clashing guitar rif) !! 
Over to you ....
Mini Hugs , Ruth

I'm glad you replied Chrissi - I was beginning to think it was too dumb !    I'm afraid my family has a habit of conversing
in a) movie quotes or b) Simpsons episode quotes   
What about everyone else ? One of the leads in this film went on to become "The One " !!
*smirk* Ruth

ooh yes , I agree with Catherine - it's wonderfully dynamic ! 
Mini hugs , Ruth

Ok , I'm sure this quote will be very specific - no google-peeking now !!    ( and ,yes Chloe ; Brad was gorg' with dark ,long hair wasn't he 

"Who was Joan of Arc ?"
"Errrr .... Noah's wife ....?"

Have fun peeps     p.s obviously this one is not a serious , arthouse film !!
Ruth

Well I think Chloe's on a Tom Cruise groove - is it Interview with a Vampire ??? I read the book soooo many years ago , and I have to say I found Mr.C a weird choice for L'estat 
Mini Hugs , Ruth 

Catherine she's beautiful    She has an exquisite little face !   
Mini Hugs , Ruth

Big Huggy Congratulations to everyone - I love to spot all the familiar names in the mag !   
Marilyn the "aahh"s were audible when I was looking through your article ; so lovely 
Ruth

Hi , sent you an email Samantha 
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Ooohh ,I'm so glad I won't be the only one "doing it" for the first time !!!   :crackup:  :crackup:
I'm already planning the stand , the deco's , the comp' entry , the raffle  piece , the bears , the journey ............................
Seriously , I am mega-thrilled to be a part of it all    Thank You Samantha   
Expect dumbo questions from me oh-seasoned ones!   
Ruth

I love this cute baby !    For the larger size description how about "Parent"  or  "Papoose" size ! 
Mini Hugs , Ruth

She is so , so sweet ! The glass beads are really pretty   
Ruth

My Hubster just confirmed that    it shows and hides non-printing characters like carriage returns , tabs etc. (whisch can be useful if you have problems
printing )
Ruth 

Another "thank you" from me Jane - all the bears are SO drool-worthy    I feel as though I was nearly there ; I shall MAKE my hubby take me next year *sigh*
Big Hugs , Ruth   

Yes , second what Vicki said - I love your bears too Julie !   
Wish I was going to see all the gorgeous bears 
Ruth 

Shayne you're SO sweeet !!!
It can take a while to get used to the invisible thread it's so fine (like sewing with human hair     ) Try not to get too impatient with it - eventually it's a doddle ! 
Ruth   

Yes Shayne ... that's brilliant (and now stored safely in the "useful tips" dept in my brain !! )       On the question of thread ;
I use mainly Upholstery velvets to create my minis , and for them I like to use colour matched all-purpose thread for making up , but I then switch to invisible thread for closing seams ,
and attaching ears .
Mini Hugs , Ruth

Lisa , you know I think Snophie is completely brilliant ! She has the most gorgeous face    Is the plush from one of the companies that sell "throws" - I LOVE that stuff ... I'd never be able to cut in to it though ;I'd just want to cuddle it all the time !! 
Mini Hugs , Ruth 

HeeHee ; that's a cool idea Shayne !! 
Cat , your cuttle fish is soo fantastic - stupendous in every way !!   
Ruth

Hi Laura , just to add my own little take ; I use pointed brow tweezers for turning everything ! (some of my bears /dogs are around 1.5") and I also help to "coax" the parts not yet turned out with the end of a very thin , but rounded , make-up brush - or just a cocktail stick .I'm afraid I just bite the end off them so they're blunter !    I also think on the tinier pieces it is much easier to leave openings near to heavier parts , ie the paw pad for instance . I would then turn that part first . It is also possible to put a thread through the end of the part you want to turn (say tip of the paw) - make a large knot , leaving an end , which you can gently pull to help turn the piece inside out , then cut the knot so getting rid of it . I have to say I have only ever resorted to this once or twice though !!    I confess my long nails are a bit of a tool in themselves !! 
I do hope I haven't confused you ! 
Mini Hugs , Ruth   

I got my TBS magazine this morning , and I loved looking through the entries which are all so wonderful !  :thumbsup:
I wish you could all win with your fantastic work !
Hugs to All , Ruth   

Hi , I must admit I don't weight my minis either - something I often wondered if I should  :doh:  I feel quite happy with the "lightness" now though ; and they are usually between 1.7" and 3" maximum .I once made a display bear with wafer thin sheet magnets in its feet (and the board) to keep him from any drunken lurching !! 
Ruth 

Oh sorry Victoria .. I certainly didn't mean to ignore your beautiful bear    I only just found the challenge photos !! ( wouldn't want anyone thinking it's favouritism for m'sister !!)
I shall remember to come back and check the thread again soon .  :bday:  :bday:  :bday:
Huggies , Ruth   

Can I comment if I'm not in the challenge ? I like Clown no 2 best Gail  :clap:    ..... in fact I'm going to hope the "Christmas Fairy" brings me one for Crimbo !!!
Don't worry everyone - I seem to remember Gail was nicknamed "speedy" by her friends at school!    I really liked the little umbrella too ; they are practically impossible to make !
Mini Hugs to everyone !  Ruth    

Oh Lisa - he is just the epitome of sweet innocence ....perfect !! 
Ruth