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Jane Perala Nov 27, 2006

OK, here is my  Christmas bear, with the very original name of Jingles - my mind was blank.  He is actually on ebay from  Nov 26 - Dec 1.  He is 9 1/2" tall and made from very sparse mohair.  His jumper and hat are made from an old and shrunken red wool cardigan.
Merry, Merry Christmas!

Jane P.

Are we supposed to start putting these in the challenge gallery???  I see one is set up for "Holiday Challenge" and it is empty.

Cleathero Creations Nov 27, 2006

oh good grief I would like to try this but everyone is posting all ready!
Great bears by the way.

All Bear Nov 27, 2006

Bronwen, don't let the early birds frighten you off, I think they will be many more festive bears added to the challenge in the coming weeks! 

Jane, what a lovely expressive bear and using the shrunken cardigan is such a clever idea!  I did put in a request for a Christmas Challenge gallery, so maybe it has been added now?  I'll pop up and have a look!

All Bear Nov 27, 2006

Aha!  By a process of deduction (pressing the 'return to discussion' button!) I have worked out that the 'Holiday Challenge' gallery relates to our Christmas Challenge ... not sure why it's called 'Holiday' though?  Ah well!  So, we now have our own gallery to start putting the Christmas bears in!  See you all up there shortly!!!  Deadline for last bear is Christmas Eve, so still plenty of time to create ... 

chris009av Nov 27, 2006

Oh, I will have to get my skates on for this one 

matilda Nov 28, 2006

Jane , he is the most gorgeous, most adorable wee teddy bear I have seen in ages. He is just a darling.
He has the most beautiful face. He has melted my heart

matilda Nov 28, 2006

I just looked in and saw all the other bears. They are just all adorable!!!!!!!
Mine is on its way. Just have to do the finishing touches. I just may get this challenge not only done but on time.

sarahjane Nov 28, 2006

I think I'll jump in on this one too...I'm starting to feel a little Christmassy!! 

All Bear Nov 29, 2006

Great - I will look forward to seeing your Christmas bears!  Don't forget to add them to our lovely shiny new gallery 'upstairs'!!  :dance:

Yvonne Nov 30, 2006

Here is Merry.....you've  probably seen him before as he is in the showcase section at the

moment, and is the bear I made especially for the cover of TBCI. But at Paula's suggestion,

I thought I would add him to the Christmas Challenge!.....He is made from an Alpaca/Mohair mix,

so is really tactile....... anyway here he is ...hope you like him.

Hope you all have a wonderful festive holiday.......Merry Christmas...everyone!

Yvonne 

Dilu Nov 30, 2006

Hi Paula,

thanks for keeping it broad-as I can't show what I did with the bears-( That's the ornament exchange, and yes you doubting Thomasinas, dilu can do bears.....she almost always sends out a mini bear with the gollies-but thats to keep the gollies on the straight and narrow- you cant let a golly out of the house without very strickt observation)  and I haven't  finished the golly ornaments yet....but I haveone for you-even if it isn't a golly or teddy-perhaps we can be inclusive......

This little one is 6" tall so everything on the wreath she carries is miniature

gollygood hugs

dilu

All Bear Nov 30, 2006

Ooh what gorgeous additions to the challenge!  You've all done spectacularly well and Dilu, your beautiful Christmas doll is most welcome indeed ... what super detailing, so Christmasssy!  Ellen, your pretty panda has me drooling at the screen ... it's absolutely beautiful!  And Yvonne, as you already know, I think Merry is Christmas perfection!!   

This is such a lovely happy challenge ... a real pleasure for me to see the offerings arriving!  I have spent today finishing a bear especially with this challenge in mind and can't wait to take pics and join in again tomorrow!! 

Bearalive Nov 30, 2006

Hi Dilu
I LOVE  her, her eyes and her shy smile! Great job
Bear hugs and Golly smiles
Gladys
Here is  my Crinkle

Stitch Nov 30, 2006

Well I've not finished my FIRST teddy bear yet, I will though(probably after Christmas)...I have the bug, but I did make one of my 'fleece ferrets' This fella is called 'Humbug'. He recently sold on eBay. (He's on my avatar)

Humbug, thinks that eating sweets (candy) called 'humbugs' (hence his name), will make him sweet and help him gain a fat belly to keep the winter chill off. He's been stashing humbugs, though he hasn't many left, as he can't resist eating them. 'Humbug' has a fatter belly than all his other fleece ferret friends. He wants to be Santa's helper,so much, he's wearing a long Santa hat, with a bell on the end, a lovely Santa top, and trousers, all with a soft white trim.

He's looking for a new home for Christmas, and stands looking out of the window hoping, that special someone, will want him.

All Bear Dec 1, 2006

What super creations Sandy and Gladys!  This thread is warming the cockles of my heart!!  It's so colourful and such fun.   

I have another Christmas creation ... this is 'Tipsy', as you can tell, she's somewhat of a party girl!! :redface:  :crackup:  :dance:

Bearalive Dec 1, 2006

WOW! Paula ! What a gorgeous bear!! Love her eyes her color ..all of her!
I am too enjoying the beautiful bears, dolls and friends a lot ! it was a very good idea Paula!
Keep them coming guys!!
Bear hugs and Golly smiles.
Gladys

Bearalive Dec 1, 2006

Dilu I love Allison! I saw the article on my last issue of Teddy Bear and Friends
Yvonne Merry looks great on the cover of Teddy Bear Club International!! Congrats! :clap:  :clap:
Gladys

sarahjane Dec 1, 2006

Wow so many gorgeous bears (and dolls) in this challenge.....Here is my christmas angel I just finished her yesterday....

Bearalive Dec 2, 2006

What a sweet Angel Sarahjane!
Bear hugs
Gladys

K P Bear Dec 2, 2006

Love all your gorgeous bears folks. Sooo cute all of them.
Lena

kbonsall Dec 2, 2006

Here is my angel that I finished last week   Gorgeous christmas bears, girls... 

Nancy D Dec 2, 2006

Hi all,
I haven't posted in awhile but I actually have two Christmas critters done. The first is "Bubba does Christmas"The poor fellow is having trouble decorating. The second is "Rudy the Reindog". He comes with his sleigh full of dog bones for all good doggies.
Nancy D

kbonsall Dec 3, 2006

Very cute, Nanc... Love the pup!

Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorDec 3, 2006

These holiday pieces are just fantastic.  Really in the spirit of the season!  Great work, everyone; thank you so much for sharing it with us here at TT.

matilda Dec 3, 2006

Barnaby is my Christmas Giant Hopping mouse. He is the smallest of the australian marsupials. 41/2"standing, 31/2"sitting. He is wearing his dapper paisley velvet jacket with pearl buttons and his matching christmas hat with faux fur trim. Whiskered and winged, Barnaby is ready to explore his world.
Barnaby wishes you all a  "MERRY CHRISTMOUSE"