Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

I dont know? I want everyone to feel comfortable with ebay but I do find it a bit of dod eat dog world. Fortunately I have not had these problems but I will also add I have little luck with listings on ebay. I realize my name is not well known but I guess I must keep listing to get it out there.

Hugs Louise

Wonderful Girls!!!!!!! Dilu ehat a cute Golly and Judi, Gosh what a sweet bear.

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Wonderful Teddies Jane. Great dream too. The outfits are magnificant!!!

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OHHHHH Yah!!!! I must say when I get into a slump the bears look like street kids! Poor guys. Price goes down and I hope to sell them cheap at trade shows.

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Millie what a beautiful man! Love that color guys. I was expecting something lighter but am pleasantly surprised. Wonderful color and wonderful bear!!!!!:lol::lol::lol:

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Hi Jane. Well i am sure not a expert on needle felting. I have needle felted some bears but have never worked with it and mohair. Needle felting needles are different from any other type of needle. They come in different sizes and have little barbs down the sides. The wool or felting is tiny strings of fiber. I would suggest checking out a local craft store for the products but as far as how to incorporate the felting and mohair I am afraid I am of no assistance. (BOY, I WAS A BIG HELP HUH???:P:P)

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I have never heard of this Laura. How can anyone harrass someone on ebay? Thank you for the info though.

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Good question Laura. It is funny I sew everything up but don't put it together. Then I tend to finish the head first. I have no idea why? I just fiddle and fart with it and I really only have one good hand. That might be why my fingers on both hands are full of needle pokes. I always shed a pint of blood when making a bear. I guess maybe I should leave the head until last.:rolleyes:

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Cutie Girl! Hayley what a lovely lady you are. Yah!!!!!!! Where are all you other ladies Shelli!!!!

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Great job Eileen!! He is adorable Girl!

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By the way penny Dear. i saw your picture on your web site and your a doll girl! What are you complaining about. You look Great!!! Oh and Little Miss Laura Lynn, you look as pretty as I had pictured you. A sweet sweet lady you are!!

Hugs Louise AKA Phyllis!!!!!:cool:

OK OK OK Here Goes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ME......................................

THE OLD GUY..............

Happy?

Hugs Louise and the Old Guy;)

You guys Crack me up! I dont see any bets on the table yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D:D:D

Hi guys. I had some nice boxes made for me to fit the bears and to keep shipping costs down. I wrap the wee ones up in pretty tissue and send a cute letter for instructions and care of each bear. Like favorite TV shows etc. I also try to include a little surprise in my package such as a wee bear blanket or baby bracelet or stuffed toy just because. I send Airmail insured but find overseas to be very expensive. By the way if there is going to be a party I will bring the wine and the chocolate. It does wonders!!!:lol::lol:

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Thank you Penny Poodles! Your so sweet! OK I will have a pic done this weekend of me and the old guy and post it for all the world to see. Does anyone want to start a pool to see if I will really go through with it?? Place your bets Girls!!!

Hugs and Smooches From Louise And The Old Guy:P

What an interesting topic. What babes on this site! It's really scarey but some of you have similar trates of your bears. Only the good ones like beautiful eyes, lovely smiles, good hair days! I must say that I am not yet brave enough to post my picture. I look something between a golly and my dogs breakfast!

Love you guys though!!!!

Hugs Louise

He is wonderful Rita. I saw him on bear pile and I cannot believe he is still available for adoption. I think the reason for the slow down is the time of year. I am feeling the pinch too. I was feeling all sorry for my self and realized that people have holidays and outside fun on the brain. He wont last and you did a wonderful job!

Hugs Louise

What a funny question but a good one when you think about what should come first. I tend to do the eyes ears then nose and I have no idea why?????? Now you guys got me to thinking? Not a good thing when that happens.:lol:

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Thank you Daphne and Kirsten. Excellent ideas. I believe I try to stay within those boundries. Appreciate all the help I can get.

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Hi guys. :DI know this question has surely been asked before but what the heck, I will ask again. I am having a terrible time pricing my bears and was wondering what formula you guys are using? I try to factor in the cost of materials and my time but as the old saying goes.... If they are not selling fast enough rethink your strategy. I am up for any and all suggestions. In Canada the dollars is much less than US so if I post in Canadian dollars it looks to high for my US market and because Canadians know the difference in US to Canadian dollars they have a fit when they see US Dollars. I dont know, please give nme your best and worst advice. I seem to have a much larger US market than Canadian anyway. We Canadians tend to be frugal. HAHAHA!!!!!:rolleyes::/

Hugs Louise:;)

Hi Shelli. So glad youare back. As they said, we missed you! Hope you had a wonderful romantic time! Disneyland is so great because it takes you back to childhood. I can not think of a better place to reorganize ones thoughts and just have a wonderful time. Sooo happy to see you Kiddo!

Love and hugs Louise

Hi Kabonsal! It's a very good question. I will tell you my story.

We incorporated a company "Raspleberry Creek Inc." and paid to trade mark our name bears by beesley.

It was a very expensive venture. I am not so sure that I would do it this way again. I am not so new to designing and making bears but very new to going into business with them.

We unfortunately have more debt than profit at this time which tends to take a bit of the fun out of it. When you start off in debt you feel a great need to sell sell sell.

I realized last week when I was so down in the dumps that the reason was because I am expecting perfection and quick sales because of how we started out. I have just finished a new design and baby bear today that I am very proud of that has not yet debuted but I have decided to relax and have fun with it.

Because I love it so and it is my passion since I became ill and disabled 4 years ago and no longer able to drive or work. Anyway sorry to go on and on but my advice would be to make your bears have great fun with them, get your name out there and perfect your craft. It will all come in time. HAVE FUN FIRST and foremost.

Hugs Louise and Garnet

Giggle Giggle Giggle. You ladies crack me up! Your all so sweet. The advice has cheered me up and I appreciate all the kind words ladies. Love yah all!! PARIS here I come!!!

Hugs Louise

Hi Clare! Welcome. As you can see the Ladies here are more than wonderful. They are very talented and very helpful no matter what you need. Again, welcome and it is so nice to meet you.

Hugs Louise

Dilu , your words of encouragement are wonderful and so wise. I thank you for them. I will take your advice and just relax for a bit and I already feel better. Your inspiration is truely appreciated.

Hugs Louise