Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Thank you for your lovely comments! Peter, delighted to hear you will be coming to the show in Feb ... see you there!   

We are showcasing the art of knitting and crochet to accessorize bears this week.  If you fancy a snuggly treat to warm your heart, please visit www.masterbearcrafters.ning.com to enjoy the diverse talents of our Guild members   

This little fellow will be coming with me to the Hugglets show in London on 24th February ... as you can see it's very frosty here in the UK right now, so I made him a snuggly sweater to keep him toastie!

Thank you Lisa 

Thank you all so much for your lovely comments! I am happy to be able to tell you, O'Grady has now found his special someone.   

I'm on a roll! This is my second bear of 2013 

Introducing 'O'Grady', a cheeky 17" chappie with a growler. He has just been made available for adoption from my website: www.allbear.co.uk  All visitors are very welcome!

O'Grady

Thank you for the lovely comments! Delighted to hear you have enjoyed seeing Janvier.   

It is so satisfying to be able to introduce my first bear of 2013!  His name is 'Janvier' and he is a substantial 20" fellow.  I do hope you like him!  Janvier has just been made available for adoption from my website www.allbear.co.uk where further details can be found.

'Janvier'

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

Glad you enjoyed the slideshow presentation ... Karen, that's exactly right, each piece really does tell a story!   

WE ARE CELEBRATING A BRIGHT NEW YEAR OF CREATIVE TALENT ON THE GUILD OF MASTER BEARCRAFTERS!

Our slideshow presentation this week showcases members' vignette work and is titled 'Making a scene' ... it's a fab show, so please visit www.masterbearcrafters.ning.com to watch it through!  

Thanks everyone!  So glad you like her!   

We have had such an amazingly creative year on the Guild of Master Bearcrafters!  There have been challenges met, bear-crafting skills honed, techniques mastered and a continuous supply of wonderful teddy bear designs presented!  Our members have not only created fabulous bears of all styles, sizes and colours throughout 2012, but have also shared their skills further by crafting beautiful dolls and a never ending procession of awe inspiring animals.  Competitions have been entered, prestigious awards achieved and above all else, an immense satisfaction in the joy of crafting bears has been shared amongst Guild members and their collectors.  The continued efforts of our members have combined this year, to ensure the standard of adult collectible teddy bears produced sets a truly inspirational standard of excellence.  We hope you have enjoyed our weekly slideshow presentations and regular Facebook page updates and we look forward to introducing you to the best of our members' creative talents in 2013.

In the meantime, please visit www.masterbearcrafters.ning.com to enjoy our '2012 Retrospective' slideshow, showcasing a global passion for our much loved teddy bear and his friends, created by talented bearcrafters from all around the world.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE AND THANK YOU TEDDY TALKERS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT THROUGHOUT 2012!

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas from the Guild of Master Bearcrafters!

Our members have worked hard to create a fabulous festive showcase of almost 100 2012 Christmas designs for your enjoyment, so please come along to www.masterbearcrafters.ning.com for a wonderful Christmas treat!!!!

I cut my eyelashes to the shape I want then use Super glue to fix them to the back of my eye, before they are inserted into the socket.  It gives a lovely wide-eyed look.

This little angel flew off to Finland for Christmas, but I thought you might enjoy seeing her pic anyway.

Christmas Kisses is 8" tall and the first winged 'Tiddler' bear I have created!

Thank you Peter! 

I am happy to say Christmas Wonder found a lovely new home in time for Christmas! 

Thank you for your enthusiasm!  This slideshow has such a fabulously diverse array of teddy bear design talent, it is a privilege to showcase it. 

We are showcasing our December slideshow on the Guild this week.  This special showcase features the very best of the Guild's recent work ... please pop along to www.masterbearcrafters.ning.com to enjoy a beautifully made, creative and diverse teddy bear collection!

I was beginning to think I'd never find time to make a Christmas bear, but somehow, at last I've done it!   

This is 'Christmas Wonder', a pretty 19" grey/blue bear with a growler and hand painted glass eyes.  He is available to adopt in time for Christmas straight from my website at: www.allbear.co.uk

'Christmas Wonder'

Glad you enjoyed the slideshow!  Thank you for tuning in!   

We've had our first snow here in the UK this week, so I have been inspired to gather together the Guild's polar bears for a special chilly slideshow presentation, brrrr!!!!

Please spare a few moments to visit the Guild of Master Bearcrafters this week and don't forget to spread the word among your teddy bear loving friends, thank you! 

www.masterbearcrafters.ning.com

Thank you Peter 

Oops, I almost forgot to tell you about our beautiful 'Yesteryear' showcase presentation on the Guild this week!  Luckily, there's still time to see it if you visit today!!!  We'll be putting up a new slideshow tomorrow though, so please be quick! 

This slideshow is bursting with vintage style talent, so if you love the oldies, this is definitely the showcase for you!  Please visit www.masterbearcrafters.ning.com to enjoy the creative talent of our membership - it's outstanding!

These are my final shop exclusive bears for 2012 and they are winging their way to www.onemorebear.co.uk as I type!

Introducing 'Old Pals' 

Betsy, Secondhand Sam (bottom left) and Matty (bottom Right)

Thank you for the lovely comments

I'm delighted to say Nola, Dickie and Harriet have all been adopted.  Only little Marvin still waiting to find his special someone now!