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Hello dear bear friends!
I've just finished listing four bears and one pink kitten on my website. Four are new and one has been around the block already and has grown weary of studio life so his adoption is priced less than half. I do hope you'll peek in if you have a spare moment or two.
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
SWEEEEET!!
Whimsical and just plain fun!
He's so silly and cute at the same time!
The "Like" button! Have you found it? It's in the lower right corner of the post!! Yippee!! Thank you Quy!!! You're our hero.
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Thank you Quy!! Wow!! I guess I was thinking Showcase, Bears and Friends for Sale, and Other Teddy Bear Arts. I can't see why a button wouldn't work for everything though!! Maybe more input from the forum?
Oh, and since putting it out in the universe worked for the button.....I'm putting it out there that I would like to win a multi-million dollar lottery very soon. Hey, you never know!!!
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Wouldn't it be lovely if we had a "like/love" button like on Facebook where those with just scant minutes could comment on posts or pictures of new or showcase bears with a simple click. And, those with more time could send along a more lengthy note! I would dearly love to have the time to read every little thing and look at each bear more closely like I used to. However, as full-time daycare for my 1 year old granddaughter and business owner I have so little time and I feel bad if I comment on one and not another so I end up not commenting much at all!
Okay. That's all. Didn't mean to write a novel over a silly little button. Just putting it out into the universe. Sometimes you just gotta put it out there. You never know what might transpire!!
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Marilyn,
I LOVE this bear!! Of course, I seem to rescue the most loved bears on the planet...dolls too. Personal preference is to keep the bear as is. Someone loved this bear an awful lot to make all those repairs. He (bear looks like a he to me) tells a story of love just by being. I'm of the opinion to find him some old clothes to cover the newer/whiter mends but leave the older mends showing. I have bears with limbs unnattached and such fragile mohair that covering them in clothing is the best method to keep them intact. I'm a soft heart for the well-loved.
Your bear is certainly a charmer and a keeper for sure!!
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Thank you! You've brightened my day immeasurably.
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
These three bears will be listed at some point today! Augustus Horatio Thomas in overdyed red mohair. Madigan Scout in Intercal's 370S/C, can't remember the color. And last, but certainly not least, Wish also in an Intercal mohair which escapes me but it's fabulous stuff and I love working with it. My brain is a little fuzzy these days.
Happy peeking!
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Well, they are all finally listed!! Whoohoo! The boys are listed on my website and Wish has been listed on eBay. Yup, jumped back into the eBay waters. And, listed for a penny to start and no reserve. I've gone 'round the bend haven't I? *wink*
He's absolutely fabulous, Brenda!!
You're not a nut case. You are a tender heart. All of you are.
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
How thrilling for everyone!! Congratulations!! I am in very good company as I, too, received a nomination for Cold Hands, Warm Heart. Judging from the nominations so far, it's going to be a tough choice for readers to pick winners!
Thank you Teddy Bear Review magazine. I am honored and delighted to receive a nod. :love:
Again, congratulations everyone!
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Yes, thank you Jessica, for the update. I will stand along with Paula waiting anxiously.
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Congratulations!! As a first time grandparent myself, I understand your joy. It is a love like no other. Enjoy every moment!!
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
And here I was thinking I had gone bonkers. I read what Maria read....that the nominees would be announced in February. February went by and March and now April is almost gone and I was wondering if there was a "shush order" given to the nominees.
Thank you all for your input. I'm not bonkers.....yet!!
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Does anyone know if they've been announced or when they might be? My curiosity is getting the better of me!
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Thank you and bless you all for your kind comments! You motivate me to keep going.
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Hello bear friends!!
I've just finished listing a traditional (yes, I said traditional!) bear on my website: http://www.thesillybear.com He's a centerseam bear standing at 9 1/2 inches big. He's also a study in various aging techniques including overdyeing mohair! What fun!! What was once 325S/CM in white is now a well loved (aka distressed) multi-tonal lovely shade of brown! Who knew?!
Just thought I'd share. Happy peeking!!
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
I've said it before: Put your whole heart into your designs and take your feelings out.
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Hello Fuzzy Slipper friend!! It's great to hear you're making bears again!!
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
I believe the smallest was 4 inches. Sewing the footpads was no picnic. 
The bear turned out really, really cute but it was such a headache that I haven't made one that size on a machine since.
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Funny!! :crackup: :crackup: :crackup:
