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All Bear by Paula
Kent
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All Bear Jul 15, 2006

He's a lovely addition to the gallery Catherine - thank you!

Penny, your classic bear is adorable!

Country Bears
England
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clare14 Jul 15, 2006

I just added mine too - :photo: I know you've all seen Tobias before, but he kept on to be in the gallery..... :crackup:

Bearalive
S.California
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Bearalive Jul 15, 2006

GREAT IDEA!! :clap:
Count me in Paula but, PLEASE not a too close dead line :pray: I am one of the ones that always "bite more than can chew"
Bear hugs.
Gladys bear_flower

All Bear by Paula
Kent
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All Bear Jul 16, 2006

Gladys, I'm just he same! Hopefully the end September deadline will give everyone who wants to join in, plenty of time to enjoy the challenge!

Clare, Tobias is a lovely traditional teddy for our gallery!

BEAR ME SHOOTKA
Vladivostok, RUSSIA
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plushkinbear Jul 19, 2006

Just found this topic (well, call me blind! :crackup: )
I've added mine aged teddy.

My first antique style teddy.

Hugs, Julia

All Bear by Paula
Kent
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All Bear Jul 20, 2006

You've done a lovely job with him Julia! He looks elderly, but very much has your identity! :clap:

BEAR ME SHOOTKA
Vladivostok, RUSSIA
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plushkinbear Jul 20, 2006

Thank you Paula!

He won't be for sale 'cause my daughter said that I HAVE to give him to her. bear_whistle
He is stuffed with excelsior.

Bears by Edie
Southern Alberta
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I just finished my bear for the classic bear challenge. He is 5 1/2" tall, made of sparse mohair with wool felt paw and foot pads. I even left my signature eyebrows off this one so he would really conform to the classic bear rules!
Bear hugs, Edie

All Bear by Paula
Kent
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All Bear Jul 23, 2006

He's lovely Edie! Even without his eyebrows, he is still very much identifiable as one of your designs .. in particular, I think it's the ear placement and style that espcially says 'Edie' to me. Everything about him completely fits the challenge ... well done and thank you!! :clap: :clap: :clap:

I see Diane has added her beautiful old style cinnamon bear to the gallery too. What a gorgeous bear!

Our gallery is starting to look like a proper gallery now, with all the new arrivals! bear_thumb

I must get to work on mine ...

Pumpkin & Pickle Bears
East Sussex
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Pumpkin & Pickle Bears Jul 23, 2006

Wow. Edie, he's superb. Love him! bear_wub

Bears by Edie
Southern Alberta
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edie Jul 23, 2006

Thanks Paula and Gemma! bear_original

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chrissibrinkley Jul 23, 2006

I just added my bear to the challenge. I'm really so happy that I participated!! I really never make larger bears....he's only my 2nd or 3rd, and my first traditional style. I was so tempted to play with shading, but I wanted to keep with the guidelines bear_original Hope you like him....I think I'll be making more larger and traditional bears now....they have such sweet old souls bear_wub

~Chrissi

Pumpkin & Pickle Bears
East Sussex
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Pumpkin & Pickle Bears Jul 23, 2006

Chrissi, I've just had a look at him - he's adorable!! bear_wub

dusty attic bears
somerset
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dusty attic Jul 23, 2006

HELLO.i,ve just joined TT today,but thought i`d add a bear to your classic challence gallery.He is called "shabby old jack" I hope you like him. bear_original

Bearalive
S.California
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Bearalive Jul 23, 2006

Wow you guys! bear_thumb The gallery has a lot of very nice bears!! I just posted one. Hope you guys like him. It was him or this one but, I decided to put him on the gallery
Bear hugs.
Gladys bear_flower

Bears by Edie
Southern Alberta
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edie Jul 23, 2006

Wow! What a great bunch of bears in the classic challenge! Well done everyone! I do see a few that seem to have a number of "artistic" touches though - hard to get away from doing that isn't it! bear_grin

Sunnie Bears
Ridgecrest, CA
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SunnieOne Jul 23, 2006

I added Gregory, a big beautiful classic bear to the gallery
Sonya

Bearalive
S.California
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Bearalive Jul 24, 2006

I Sonya
Your bear is very good! Mine on the Gallery , looking at him I think I would have like the ears set higher?? I will make another one , I think I have time.
I can see that you are fro the same State that I am. HOT weather that we are having!! Are you going to go to the San Diego show?
I better go to bed. bear_innocent
Bear hugs.
Gladys bear_flower

Delartful Bears
Australia
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Delartful Bears Jul 24, 2006

I added mine too - he was my first antiquey style bear - and is about 6" tall - oooh I love the gallery - all beautiful bears in there!!!!! :clap: bear_wub

All Bear by Paula
Kent
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All Bear Jul 24, 2006

The gallery is looking great! Thanks everyone ... the bears are super!

Just in case anyone has come late to this challenge I'll pop the guidelines in here again:

COMPLETELY CLASSIC CHALLENGE
Challenge yourself to design a classic teddy bear!
The idea is to create a beautiful traditional, yet unique teddy bear, without using contemporary embellishments to develop your style. So, no shading, no eyelids, no moulded clay noses etc etc etc!
Concentrate on the shape of your bear and creating a beautiful facial expression using no more than black or amber & black glass eyes, an embroidered nose and mouth and scissor trimming.
Use traditional materials to make your bear.
Finally, trim him with a traditional bow, or similar.

Jellybelly Bears
Australia
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Jellybelly Bears Jul 24, 2006

Loving everyones bears!!!! I still haven't started mine (whoops!) but you are all inspiring me to put aside some time just for this!
xx Sarah

All Bear by Paula
Kent
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All Bear Jul 25, 2006

I've made my first bear for the challenge! I may squeeze in another if I find time ...

I'll pop a couple of pics here and one in the gallery. This bear is called 'Dilly Dilly' and is made using traditional one piece arms and legs and two piece body with a slight hump back. He has black glass eyes and a black embroidered nose.