Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

You sound very busy, you will have to put a photo on of bear number 11 on this site once completed, I can't wait to see it.

I have only made one rabbit in the past but currently have a big, fluffy one sitting on the side that I started ages ago and have lost momentum for - I suppose one day I will start again with it, but I don't get the same buzz about rabbits as I do the bears - good luck with your bunny.

I have a vision of you sewing away, fur flying everywhere -it's funny how far fur can travel, I sometimes transport some into the bedroom and the other evening, our dinner (the problems of multi tasking!).
As for eBay, well I think everyone is struggling a bit financially. There was a beautiful Conradi bear the other week on eBay that I desperately wanted and although it was sold for a reasonable price, it was out of my current budget so had to watch him go to another home     

Hugs

Lisa x

Wow... how spooky indeed Ali!!

I hope that you are still producing your fantastic creations and all is well with you.

I should hopefully be putting my latest creation 'Mr Station Master' bear on eBay at the weekend, so I will post a photo on TT. It is great to receive feedback on what people find appealing in a bear, and where improvements may be made.

I understand that a lot of bear artists are not faring well on eBay recently with the credit crunch so I won't hold my breath!!

Hugs

Lisa 

Hi Everyone

I have been absolutely manic at work recently, the ups and downs of life getting in the way as usual and have been neglecting TT due to lack of time to log on, sit down with a nice cup of tea and catch up with all of the bear news from everyone.

Finally I have stolen 30 minutes at work to sneakily log on and view the latest posts, and Tamii, I have to say I adore your 'Cute pic of the day' it really makes my day and makes me smile.

I am so excited and just wanted to share my latest news....I am incredibly honoured this month to have an artist feature about Boogaloo Bears in Teddy Bear Club International (August edition) and hope to resume selling on eBay soon (I have been a little busy with a couple of orders for friends). It is fantastic that the magazine is featuring lots more bear artist articles and display the results of all of our hard work bear making.

Anyway, back to work I suppose

Lisa 

Hi

I work full time so bear making is purely a wonderful hobby for me to enjoy, however I have been fortunate enough to be featured in Teddy Bear Club International this month (August edition). I also placed an advertisement and would recommend doing the same if you can afford to do so.

Unfortunately I can't afford to advertise all of the time, however it is not as important to me as other bear artists, as bear making is not my full time job.

Lisa 

Sue

I have just looked at your website and your bears are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!

Love the layout of your site too - very original.

Keep up the good work, :clap:

Hugs

Lisa

Hi Sue

Thanks for your words of encouragement. I did contact TBCI and you were right - they were lovely and will be doing an artist feature on Boogaloo Bears in the near future.
So I am over the moon and will make sure that I tell them about the helpful support tips and techniques that the fabulous bear artist makers and bear lovers of TT provide.

Hugs

Lisa 

Many thanks Vicki, I just hope that someone will want to give Melba a nice home - your cute bears are fantastic by the way  :dance:

Many thanks Jane.

I have just visited your website and I think your bears (and monkeys) are absolutely fabulous - I love the happy faces on all of your bears.

hugs

Lisa :clap:

Hi All

I have just created Melba the elephant, it is only my second attempt at an elephant and I will be submitting her on ebay with her little mouse friend later this evening.

As I value everyone's experienced opinions, I thought I would show her to you all, so if you have any constructive feedback it would be very much appreciated.

Hugs

Lisa :lol:

I was so upset to hear it was the last edition so I called the subscription line to find out more.

Apparently not all of the content will transfer to the 'Collect It' magazine, however there will be some teddy bear content.

My bigger concern was the 'Readers Choice Awards' as I had just begun to photograph my entries for the competition which was to be submitted for end June - results end October.  I have never entered a competition before and was really excited about it.
I have now been told that the competition would be withdrawn now too.

Teddy Bear Scene had also requested to do an 'Artist Profile' on Boogaloo Bears and I had to decline any articles with Teddy Bear Club International magazine as I had promised exclusivity to TBS - now I will have to grovel and see if TBCI will now consider me after all - happy days!