Big open- mouth Grayson / Showcase / Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Nova Scotia,Canada
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Shari Sep 21, 2005

I would very much like for you to see my "swap bear" that I made to send to another artist.This is the first time I have ever done this and I'm excited(and nervous) and can't wait to meet my new bear friend.

Here's Grayson:

Here is a close-up that show my hand-painted eyes.Thanks to you wonderful girls and all your advice and to Dilu for her words of encouragement bear_laugh

Thanks for having a look.Hugs,Shari.

BEAR ME SHOOTKA
Vladivostok, RUSSIA
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plushkinbear Sep 21, 2005

WOW!! Shari!! He's gorgoeus! I love all about his beasty look! I wish I could make such outstanding bears!
The picture is great also. You're a good photografer.
Very beautiful eyes - good job! Did you painted them with acrilyc?
fur is lucious, it looks just the right thing for him.
his open mouth with those cute little teeth is AMAZING! I want to learn how to !!!

Your bear is great!

Upstate New York
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Deb Sep 22, 2005

How big is he Shari? Look huge! He's great; don't be nervous.

Past Time Bears
Double Oak, Texas
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SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorSep 22, 2005

Waaay scrumptious, Shari!! Your trading pal will be EXTREMELY pleased, I'm very sure! You did an outstanding job!!

Nova Scotia,Canada
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Shari Sep 22, 2005

Thanks,he's probably 23" but he's "big boned" :lol:I'm trying to convince her to join the board but she is "laid up " with a broken foot and may have second thoughts after I mentioned how addictive(but wonderful and educational) the board is.She has seen pictures but I'm always terrified until I get that wonderful email form the new owner saying they love the bear.Sometimes i take forever to finish a bear because I'm so scared.Silly I guess.
Thank-you Julia for your oh so kind words.I try very hard to take good pictures.His eyes are a combination of enamel paint and some metallic.I'm still experimenting to try and get the look I want.

Hugs for all.And Sue Ann,batten down those hatches!

Upstate New York
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Deb Sep 22, 2005

Big boned ~ now THAT is rich! bear_grin

PottersHouse Bears
Ohio
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millie Sep 22, 2005

He is wonderful! He looks so sqeezable. By the way, I understand being "big boned". I am in the process of trying to get rid of some of my "big boned" features. Diet rule #1 - If it tastes good, don't eat it. There goes the chocolate chip cookies.

Nova Scotia,Canada
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Shari Sep 22, 2005

Oh Nina(Millie) you have to treat yourself a little bit or you will end up feeling totally deprived and then when I do,I make up for it big time bear_sad Just one bite of that treat and then throught the rest away :lol:

Hugs,shari.

Beckoning Bears
Nova Scotia
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Tammy Sep 22, 2005

Shari you make such awesome open mouth bears. Your friend will be thrilled !

bears by beesley TM
Tofield Alberta Canada
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bearsbybeesley Sep 22, 2005

Shari Grayson is beautiful! I love his face as he has so much character and personality. Great Job!

Many Hugs Louise

Flying Fur Studios
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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psichick78 Sep 23, 2005

One day, when I'm really great at making bears, I would love to swap with you. Who could resist that face??
Really though, you have a real talent for open mouth bears. You really do.
Thanks for sharing,
Heather

Matilda Huggington-beare
WA
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matilda Sep 25, 2005

Wonderful!!! Doesnt that fabric look great. I made a bear for my father in that fabric. I had forgotten. So thankyou for the reminder!:cool:

Luxembears
Luxemburg, Wisconsin
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Judi Sep 25, 2005

Shari, He is wonderful! I am sure his new mommy will be thrilled to bits with him. :):):D:D:D

Wild Thyme Originals
Hudson, Ohio
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WildThyme Sep 25, 2005

He's gorgeous Shari... you silly one... ANYONE would be pleased as punch to own such a looker! Love the fur, love the mouth, love the eyes!

Beary truly yours,
Kim Basta
Wild Thyme Originals

Nova Scotia,Canada
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Shari Sep 25, 2005

Thanks girls,he sent away so I should hear soon how she feels about him. I'm a very insecure bear artist.I want to send in to magazines but I need to figure out first exactly how and then get the nerve up to do it bear_original

Hugs,shari.

UK
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Pipa Sep 25, 2005

He is GORGEOUS!!! :)

Shari wrote:

I would very much like for you to see my "swap bear" that I made to send to another artist.This is the first time I have ever done this and I'm excited(and nervous) and can't wait to meet my new bear friend.

Here's Grayson:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v57/S … re3758.jpg

Here is a close-up that show my hand-painted eyes.Thanks to you wonderful girls and all your advice and to Dilu for her words of encouragement
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v57/S … re3760.jpg
Thanks for having a look.Hugs,Shari.

Nova Scotia,Canada
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Shari Sep 25, 2005

Hi Pipa,your new?? Big bear huugy welcome and thanks fro your kind words about Grayson.I love your panda as I have a real soft spot for them.Nice to see you here bear_laugh

Hugs,Shari.