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All Bear Oct 21, 2006

Presenting Ally Pally bear number 6!  I'm on a roll!!

So, this is 'Bedazzle'.  I took a chance with this one and went for a mohair I am completely unfamiliar with.  It's Schulte, it has a 'tizzy' pile (!) with a sparkly thread running through it ... quite a challenge! 

I've stuck with my 20" size for Bedazzle, because it works well on the table.  Bedazzle has handpainted lilac sparkle eyes, a grape coloured waxed nose and an alpaca muzzle and inner ears.  I've played around with the shading around the muzzle, ears and eyes and the result is ... well, I'll leave you to decide the answer to that! 

cherylbruinwerks Oct 21, 2006

Wow Paula, Bedazzle is just beautiful!
I love how you shaded and highlighted just enough to call attention to his gorgeous colouring and perfect proportions!
Best Wishes,
Cheryl

doodlebears Celebration AmbassadorOct 21, 2006

Wow! He is beautiful Paula, he'll sure go quickly from your stand at Ally Pally. 

Hugs Jane.      

Swan Valley Bears Oct 21, 2006

Paula, the result is . . . perfect.    Beautiful bear and I love love love his eyes.  Wow.

sarahjane Oct 21, 2006

Wow!!!!....Paula I just love him!!!     

ConnieB Oct 21, 2006

Very unique with amazing eyes!

Mikki Oct 22, 2006

Paula,
The bears you've created for the upcoming show are wonderful. They have great "ahhh" appeal and the craftsmanship is awesome...much success.
                                                              Mikki

Eileen Oct 22, 2006

Just beautiful, Paula! Your shading is really something special, and Bedazzle isn't going to be sitting on your table very long.

Yvonne Oct 22, 2006

Paula.......I just love the colour, and mohair of Bedazzle, he's stunning....your stand is going to look

amazing, with all these wonderful bears !!!!!

Not long now !!

Hugs,

Yvonne 

WildThyme Oct 22, 2006

Simply Gorgeous Paula!  I love the shading as well..... looks wonderful~!!!!  I LOVE purple! 

Kim Basta
Wild Thyme Originals

All Bear Oct 23, 2006

Well, I certainly am glad that you all like him!  I was a little nervous about this one! 

Ellen, I know just how you feel about pinning yourself down to completing your work, it's so hard sometimes.  I think that's a problem for those of us who have been making bears for so long, sometimes you wonder if there are any more left inside you to make!  But there always are ... a new idea will take hold and before you know it, the enthusiasm levels are right back up again! 

Good luck with the renovation ... chalky colours sound beautiful!

Yvonne, as you say, not long now!  Less than a week to go.  I have two more bears to complete this week and then I'm taking a breather!

New Avenue Crew Oct 25, 2006

This is a dazzler for sure, Paula!  You must be having lots of fun with the colors and different furs. Keep it up--your stand will look wonderful at the fair, and the bears will fly off the table!

All Bear Oct 26, 2006

You guessed right Debora ... I love using a wide variety of fabrics and it's great to play with colour too!  I'm really glad you've enjoyed the preview of my show bears.  Thank you for taking a peek!

tuppies teddies Oct 26, 2006

Paula, once again a beautiful bear.  I agree with all before me the colours and shadings you have done are inspiring to all and I hope you have a great time at the upcoming show.   I would definately like to be there but alas the air fares would leave me no $$$$$ for bears....

matilda Oct 27, 2006

            what more can be said.........

edie Oct 27, 2006

WOW! He's ..., he's...., he's....bedazzling!!!! What more can I say!

All Bear Oct 27, 2006

Thanks ladies.  You've given me just the boost I needed to face the show! 

melissa Oct 27, 2006

wowza!  It feels kind of redundant to say over and over again how much I love your bears....but i really truly mean it!     Fabulous use of fabric and colour once again....lucky person who gets to take Bedazzle home!

I have been in such a funk with my own bears and it's been great to pop in and out and see what someone truly creative can do!!  I have just stitched on the last ear of my "classic" bear that you challenged us to make so many months ago (and boy was it a challenge!) 

Best of luck with Ally Pally - don't forget to take a photo of your table!

All Bear Oct 28, 2006

Thank you so much Melissa!  I promise to slip my digicam into my bag and take a few pics to share with TT while I'm at the show!!  I look forward to seeing your classic challenge bear .. don't forget to show him off on TT!