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I haven't been around much these last few months, I've been trying desperately to catch & stay afloat in this less-than-stellar economy, but I really miss my TT-time. anyway, it occurred to me this morning as I was getting ready to finally pull my Christmas window out in the shop that I had never posted a 'happy holiday' to the list - or posted pictures of my Christmas window, even at my website. . .
so here, much belated, is my holiday greetings (I figure we all need a little holiday spirit about now anyway ;-))
and my Christmas window, featuring 'Poof' the bunny who made his magician disappear:
(and before anyone else says it. . . yep, it took a lot of balls to do this window ;-))
Terries BearsWow Kelly, that is gorgeous!!! I would love to see it in person. Happy Holidays to you as well and a belated Happy Easter!! 
Wow Kelly, that is gorgeous!!! I would love to see it in person. Happy Holidays to you as well and a belated Happy Easter!! :lol:
oh, shoot. . . EASTER????
(guess I missed that one competely :redface: )
WOW Kelly!!!
Angela's Bear GardenThat looks amazing! Thanks for posting the pics!
DoodlebearsBeautiful Kelly, just beautiful!
Kelly I thought I'd been in dream land for a few months when I saw Christmas decorations...but they say better late than never, your lovely bunny 'Poof' would do very nicely for Easter too, so I think that's you all caught up now. 
Hugs, Jane. 
Kelly Dean,
I know what you mean! I've never had to struggle and rack my poor tired brain as much as I have in the last 6 months trying to find ways to make ends meet :doh: Thankfully, I have a couple of very competitive collectors on eBay that won't give up in the bidding. BUt we all know you can't rely on that scenario, and we all have to come up with new designs all the time just to keep up! Have you ever seen so many amazing new designs and innovations in the Teddy Bear World :clap: Remember when just one innovation; like a new style of teddy eye was a very BIG deal! And artists are, more and more, coming from all parts of the world. My optimistic dream is that we come through this and through all our struggles we are stronger and our art will be even more respected and viewed by a larger audience than ever! :thumbsup:
Karen
KJ Lyons Design
Ooh, I feel much better for that! Spectacular! It seems such a shame to take it all down!
Past Time BearsIt's like a wonderland, Kelly! I'm sure nobody was disturbed because you left it up long past the Christmas holiday . . . you could've just left it up indefinitely, you know. After Easter, we have Mother's Day, then Memorial Day, then Father's Day, then 4th of July, then Labor Day, then Halloween, then Thanksgiving, and THEN - VOILA - you're back to Christmas. Oh, I know I've left a few meaningful "days" out of the list, but you get my meaning. Beautiful!
Dolls N DreamsWhat a gorgeous display, looks like a winter wonderland! Would love to visit!
LuxembearsOOOOO I love sparkly things. 
That looks like a lot of work Kelly...and a Happy Christmas, Happy Easter, Happy New Year, Happy Birthday (belated I know), ...um...Happy Fourth of July.......and just plain happy to be on this side of the daiseys.
So pretty! Reminds me of Disneyworld, and we love Disney. Merry Christmas! 
TeenytinyteddybearsThat is stunning. Used to have "Christmas in July" In South Africa just so we could have a hot meal and enjoy it, instead of the sweltering heat of December. Ok did December too, but 2 Christmases isn't bad. So I don't see why we cant add another.... Here in Phils they leave up all the decorations and just keep adding. So a house may have Frosty the Snowman, a collection of pumpkins, some flashy lights, a Easter bunny, a collection of hearts.... you know, just to cover everything. i certainly would hate to take that down, it is so pretty.
FenBeary FolkAn absolutely stunning picture no matter the time of year and it was a joy to see, so happy everything to you :hug: :hug: :hug:
Matilda Huggington-beareit must have been quite a sight in the real.
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It's like a wonderland, Kelly! I'm sure nobody was disturbed because you left it up long past the Christmas holiday . . . you could've just left it up indefinitely, you know. After Easter, we have Mother's Day, then Memorial Day, then Father's Day, then 4th of July, then Labor Day, then Halloween, then Thanksgiving, and THEN - VOILA - you're back to Christmas. Oh, I know I've left a few meaningful "days" out of the list, but you get my meaning. Beautiful!
lol, you're a funny lady! even funnier is the fact that I DID leave my Easter window in place last year - until Christmas, when I put this one in. of course, I planted flowers in the spring, but I never got around to doing a halloween window, and round about November, one of the other shop owners came and asked me if I needed help removing the dead flowers - so I guess some people do mind. . .
I actually put this window in ON Christmas eve. the idea started when I looked at my decorations, then my window, and thought, 'I really don't have time for this, I wish I could just toss them all in the window. . . so I did. I liked it so much that I decided to just fill the windowboxes outside with balls, too, so they would look like they were spilling though the glass. . . it wasn't difficult at all, I anchored the big ormaments and then tied the rest of the balls randomly to fish line and tossed them on.
the best part happened a few days after Christmas. Walmsrt had a HUGE sale and I bought another whole shopping cart of ormanets for 25 cents a box. When I got home, I started filling in the blanks (and going over the top). at one point as I worked, a man walked by with his 4 year-old son. the little kid stopped to watch me for a minute, clearly puzzled by something. then he said 'What are you doing?" in a tone that obviously implied that he was talking to some sort of nut'
I replied 'I'm decorating for Christmas'
the little kid scowled, stamped his foot, and said 'But Christmas is DONE!' (not just over, or past, but finished)
and I said, 'yes, I know, but I'm getting ready for next year'
and suddenly the boy got very excited and shouted 'NEXT year??? Dad, we've got to go tell mom! Christmas comes again next year!
so you see, there is sometimes a little perk to being late ;-) :redface:
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That's a great story!!!!
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:clap: :clap: :clap: I was a Visual Merchandiser before I gave it all up to become a full time mother/teddy bear artist and I think that you did a fabulous job on your display You will have to remember to share photos of all of your future displays with us here on TT.
I totally agree with you and Karen...this bad economy has been a struggle. God bless our collectors who still make our creations a priority in their budget. I used to think "I can always go out and get a job if my bears stop selling", well that is no longer an option since there aren't any jobs here in SoCal. So I keep making my little bears and hope that I can sell enough to pay my bills. I agree with Karen, this stressful situation is making me more creative since I feel like I have to offer new and exciting designs to keep my collectors coming back for more...so far it has been working. After over 20 years as a Teddy Bear Artist I'm still hanging in there.
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Kathy
