My first "real" commission, please help! / Showcase / Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Teddybears Sweden
Gavle, Sweden
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Jennie Aug 20, 2006

I have gotten my first real commission and I'm in need of some serious critisism (good or bad...)!!!! bear_wacko

I contacted a big Swedish "womens magazine" and showed them some pictures of my bears. And believe it or not...but they want me to make a teddybear for a "make a teddybear for your granchildren..." kind of idea in the magazine!
And the thing is that they want this bear to be a kit so that people who are intrested can buy the kit directly from me!

Peeew.... my first kit ever... and it'll be to a magazine!! bear_cry

Sooo..anywhoooo, I have made a simple bear from a simple pattern (they wanted the bear to have a red hat or something so that it would look a bit "christmasy")....

So bring it on girls!!! I need you help anc critisism! If this bear isn't good enought I will make a new one cause I want this "first time in the spotlight bear" to be a good bear that will melt some hearts! Is he missing something? Should I do another style?

bear_noexpression I have made some temporary photos for yoooooou....

Sunnie Bears
Ridgecrest, CA
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SunnieOne Aug 20, 2006

He is PRECIOUS! Congratulations! I LOVE his lowered ears! Nice job!
I would make him if I saw him in the magazine.
Hugs
Sonya

Teddybears Sweden
Gavle, Sweden
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Jennie Aug 20, 2006

Thanks Sonya!! So you think he could melt a FEW heart anyway?? bear_original

Mo Bear Designs
Redcliff, Alberta, Canada
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Mo Beary Aug 20, 2006

I think he is just FAB bear_wub

Great job!!!

Jane

Brisbane
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sarahjane Aug 20, 2006

He's melted my heart Jenny...I love him bear_wub

Laurie Lou Bears
Norfolk
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Laurie Aug 20, 2006

Hi Jennie,
He is a really lovely bear with a great expression on his face and I am sure the magazine will love him.
Laurie :hug:

Apple Dumpling Designs
Willamette Valley Oregon
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shantell Aug 20, 2006

He's adorable Jennie...he certainly melts my heart!!! Congrats!!!

Matilda Huggington-beare
WA
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matilda Aug 20, 2006

YES!!! HE WOULD GET MY ATTENTION AS WELL. If I saw him in a magazine.
He's cute ,different, and most important,,,,,Do-able!
Great job and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap: :clap: I'm all excited for you. :dance:
Wendy :dance:

JeannieB Bears
Greensboro NC
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JeannieB Aug 21, 2006

Wow, Jennie...Congratulations!! Your bear is adorable. I'm sure all your hard work will pay off! :clap:
Bear hugs,
JeannieB bear_original

Baird'sBears
Toronto
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Eileen Aug 21, 2006

bear_original Awwwww . . . I think you're going to be flooded with orders for kits!

Patsy Lake Bears
Sydney
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patsylakebears Aug 21, 2006

Jennie he is wonderful .... he will do well for you I am sure...

BootButtonBears
Adelaide
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BootButtonBears Aug 21, 2006

Yes Jennie, I would go with him. He is just gorgeous, and I would want to try him if I saw him in a magazine. Good luck.

All Bear by Paula
Kent
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All Bear Aug 21, 2006

He's very appealing and has a couple of nice twists on the standard bear theme ... the turned down arms and the low ears are both easy to achieve and yet give an individual look which should make him interesting for readers to want to make. I think you've done a good job!