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I just love this sweet suede pup. She is 16" tall, mainly black suede with felted open/close mouth. She wears the most adorable sunny yellow dress with flowered hoodie. I wanted to give her a toy, as the real Inky gets her toy...s from a toybox, plays and puts them back! So she has a WORKING antique wind-up puppy with a tin nose! Hope her mommy loves her!
Here comes Santa Squeek, the jolly diminutive Claus sledding downhill to deliver tiny toys to all the little girls and boys. Santa is 4 inches tall and 5 way jointed. His laughing mouth opens and closes with painted tongue and little teeth! His little tail and ears are bendy. This vignette is so detailed! From his hand crocheted hat and Tibetan wool beard to the little lantern on the front of his sled, Santa Squeek is a collectors delight! The amazing upholstered sled is full of toys and slides down a sparkly snowy hill. Even a miniature rocking horse and tricycle sit in back. An incredible collectible!
For the Teddy Bear Review Christmas issue- Who better to represent Father Frost , the Russian Santa, than a native to the rugged Russian mountains, the Snow Leopard. Father Frost is made from the highest quality faux fur and has a needle felted face with open/close mouth. His painting is meticulous. Eyes and nose are hand painted polymer. Father Frost is five way jointed and stands 21" tall ( including hat). In keeping with the exquisite cat, his chest and tail is accented with Tibetan wool. This magical Santa has crocheted trims, and gloves. Father Frost is a Russian treasure to be enjoyed all year.
The most gorgeous little thing ever.
Not published anywhere yet, not even my website. She is walking her little bendy dog, Dash. Get her while you can.
Thanks!
Shelly
At an Artist Market on Saturday a dog tried to attack him. I have never been so complimented. LOL.
Trevor is available through my website.
Thanks!
Wow- This piece is large for me- about18 inches tall. Java is a Javanese tiger- they became extinct in 1947. My Java has an open/close mouth. He is decked out in Jade, crystal, and comes with an enameled sword and sheath. Inside his silk bag are jade fish.
5-way jointed and able to stand as well.
Here is heavy Helen Hippo- my hippo fairy with open/close mouth. She is 14" tall and jointed.
THis is my new anime dragon in his own enchanted sandox. Derak's mouth opens and closes to reveal that he has a tooth that has not come in yet! Horns are dental polymer. The top of the box has been woodburned , painted and has crystals. Derak wears little shorts with anime dragons and castles, a "retro" googly dragon tee and comes with a shovel, a pail, and a little sandcastle. Available through my website for a limited time.
Meet Little Miss Borneo. She really speaks to my heart. Not only is she dressed in traditional costume, but she is an extremely endangered pygmy elephant of Borneo.
She is available through my website.
My new mini mink kitty is on ebay.
Please check her out
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My Lottie Da mink bunny is on ebay.
I would love it if you would have a look-see!
Thanks
Shelly
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These sweet little mini mink bears are inexpensive and available through me. I will be listing them on ebay as well. THis one was a commission.
The fifth piece he wanted was a leopard bear. Also in the style of the Tribute Teddy Bears. He wil be in Honor of Friendship.
These bunnies were commissioned by Richard Simmons to give instead of baskets for Easter. I love the yellow one. They are 14" tall. They will be in with my memory bears on my new Tribute Teddy Bears memory bears website. They are very affordable.
Meet Penny- a huge ( for me) copper dragon made on commission for a favorite collector. Penny's mouth opens and closes and she has dental polymer horns. So fun ot make! Seen here too is my daughter holding Penny so you can get an idea of her size.
Absolutely stunning. He will sell right away!
Here is a great commission I was privileged to do. This Merle Great Dane was 10" tall/ entirely bendy. I make a replica of her chain and toy. She has passed, but will not be forgotten.
Not just board games.
Think things like Red Rover Red Rover, Tiddliwinks, Jacks, Tag, Playing house, on and on. You guys are familiar with your inner childern, right?\
I will show you the Hungry Hipp soon, she is almost finished.
Take as much create license as you like.
SHel
The 3 I posted are partially done and are just examples.
Another cool idea might be to make a pair that are very diverse. Old and young, light and dark, on and on
Nocturnal animals are appropriate.
shel
By Day and /or night challenge, I mean bears or animals that relate to day or night or themes that are in opposition to each other.
Here are 3 that I will be working on that relate
"Nutty-Night!"- A squirrel in a 4 poster bed that is entirely done in nuts.
"Sun Bear"- My sun bear as the Egyptian Sun God Ra
Drowsy the pjed sloth.
You could do a bear that is half day and half night. The ideas are endless.
Don't you keep a book of ideas? I have 95 so far.
That way I can reference them when a theme or opportunity presents itself. I also bag up materials for future pieces as I find them and put them in order of priority.
The problem is, I just never have enough time.
Shel
By Games, I mean board or childrens games, card games, anything like that. I am making a Hungry Hungry Hippo.
You know, the game where the Hippos have open/close mouths and eat marbles?
Shel
Another fun challenge might be games. I have dibs on Hungry Hungry Hippo.
Let me know what you think
Shelly Lampshire
I think a day and/or night challenge might be fun. I am also posting another idea,
Thanks
Shel
I put my chocolate Moose in the gallery, wondering if it is too late to post my Cinnamon Bun, finished today. I was late due to power outage that lasted 2 weeks!
Thanks
SHel Lampshire
