Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Oh well, at least Linda's isn't lost, he just want to return home to his Mum. : :crackup:

I went into "Clare's" the accessory shop for mostly pre-teenage girls (I wish) and discovered LOADS of Steampunk items including darling miniature WORKING pocket watches and other antiquefied looking stuff.

Also someone mentioned Hobbycrafts - yes, they have watch gears and other odds and sods.

Mmmm...thinking of a new project!!!!!

Definately going this time (with limited funds - £50 and NO debit card!!!!).  Want to buy some Sassy - thats all ... ohhh, how good am I. :crackup:

Hi

Sorry to hear your swaps haven't arrived.

Linda: your giver was Gijzette - he was definately posted to you.

Gijzette: your giver Lyn (Parker Bears) and he was despatch well before Christmas

Hope this helps a bit

My daughter Emma is having her baby on the 16th March. :dance:

I am getting a King Charles SpanielXPug at the end of March (he is not a Cavalier cross, but a King Charles, with a squashy flat face - cute is not the word - my last dog a collie passed away 14     ).

I am now shopping for my 'babies' :crackup:

I find it VERY funny to see the the husbands who WANT to acompany their wives to the Bear Shows and those that have been dragged along.  The LOOK says it all!!!! :crackup:

I was a "lurker" for some months before I registered!

Linda

Can you pm your address again, in case i mis informed the person who made the ornament for you, they said it has been returned.

Hi Ladies, thanks for your responses.

It was an actual class that I did.  I admired her work for ages when I saw it at Stitch shows etc. so I spoke to her about it and discovered she was doing a course at a place called Rainbow Silks in the village of Great Missenden in Buckinghamshire, England.  I hope to be doing a week long summer school at Missenden Abbey this year, on it.

What I really love about it is that it has 'freed' me artistically.  I just just couldn't think beyond uniformity, if you know what I mean.  Just love the colours and textures.  My first attempts (at the course) were'nt that good, but I have almost finished one, which is a belated Christmas Present for my friend Sheri, (and is lovely in shades of lilac and purples) and then I hope to finish the other ones which will be a field of poppies.

There were only four of us (excluding Gilda) and EVERYONE was SO friendly and helpful.  One of the best courses I have EVER been on - and as some people know I am a course-a-holic! :crackup:

Karon

Yes, I have just taken up a new hobby and - Eureka - I am as potty about it as bear making!

I went on a course with a textile artist called Gilda Baron and now I am hooked (in the literal sense!) on "dry felted textural landscapes".  With this art I have discovered I can push the boundaries of creativity, I have even found out that I can do simple embroidery (beyond doing a bear's nose that is!).

Please google "Gilda Baron" to have a look at the work of this wonderful lady and inspirational teacher.  She is AMAZING!!!

I DO Nichole, I do, he is BEAUTIFUL

Yesterday I received my GORGEOUS ornament from Nichole from Blackberry Creations.  OMG I just LOVE him - he is SOOOO tiny and perfect in everyway.

Nichole thank you SO much he made my day :dance: .

I will treasure him ALL year round - everything was such I delight - from his little box, his tags and photo and the way he was nestled with a paper rose in a box of excelsior.

Please release his picture.

Thank you for making me very happy :hug:

Karon

THAT is gorgeous!

He is lovely ... soooo cute

Hi All

Pat - I am so glad you like "Spencer" your mini-bear ornament.

He is called Spencer because he "came together" one afternoon whilst I sat sewing in the cafe in our local "Marks & Spencer" with a pot of tea for company!

Please post his mug shot I would love the others to see - particularly as you so nearly didn't get him  !!! :crackup:

Karon

Many thanks!

A rather uncomfortable position though - with a Christmas Tree stuck up your backside - poor bear .... :crackup: .  Still someone's got to be there haven't they!

Karon

He's lovely!!!!

How CUTE is THAT!!!!!

PLEASE can we post our pictures on this thread.

Thanks!

Karon

OMG - he's GORGEOUS!!!!!

I    him!

My bear is in the post on the first leg of his journey to ... the U.S.A.

Therese will you start a new post for Swaps who have arrived - ta!

Karon x

Think I have everyone sorted - PM me if not!

By the way SOMEONE typing fingers ran away with them ... and has mailed their recipient.   :crackup: .  SHHHHH! it supposed to be a surprise.

My little sweetie is ready and will be in the post tomorrow.  I hope his new mummy loves him!

Karon

If any of you don't have a partner let me know.

Also a couple of folks won't actually have their recipients address.  I suffered from "over enthusiastic delete finger".!

Those who I have asked for their addresses again - please PM me.

Many thanks .... and "have a good time" giving and receiving your gifts!

I marched down to the library today to do your recipiant names and discovered I had left list at home. AGHHHHH!!!

One of the disadvantages of not having my own computer.

You will have it tomorrow I PROMISE!!!!