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Jane Perala Designs Ltd.I just want to say "thank you" to Judi Paul. Let me explain. I haven't been around here much over the last few months. I have been having a very hard time with my bear making. The spark/enthusiasm/inspiration, whatever you would call it, just hasn't been there, and it has felt more like a job than something I love doing. About a week ago, I was wandering around my studio tidying up and trying at the same time to get some inspiration. I came across the bits and pieces from the on line course on needlefelting that I took at EbearzU from Judi Paul, and started fooling around with it. I had taken the course about a year and a half ago, and then promptly forgotten about it. WELL - I am sooo happy with the results of my last weeks "fooling" around, and my spark is back - all because of Judi - thank you, thank you so much!! I am trying to make sure that my bears are different from hers, and while they do look like long lost relatives, I think that my own touch does show through - after all, mine are all girls 
I hope to start listing the first of them shortly on ebay. Stay tuned.
THANK YOU JUDI !!!!!!
Jane P.
Past Time BearsHooray . . . Jane has her groove back!!!
Matilda Huggington-beareI empathise with you Jane. :hug: It has happened to me as well. And you really do feel LOST dont you?
I am anxiously awaiting the preview of the needle felting :dance: :dance: :dance:
hugs Wendy
Jellybelly BearsI'm so glad you are feeling your buzz again Jane. I missed your bears!! Doesn't it feel good to have enthusiasm back :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Dolls N DreamsCool, can't wait to see them!!! :hug:
DoodlebearsYay, thank goodness your spark is back. Thanks Judi for being such and inspiration and getting Jane back making her wonderful bears. I loose my spark every so often then something will come along and kick me where it's needed and I get going once again. Please share some pictures with us soon Jane, I for one would love to see what you've made.
Hugs Jane. (the other one 
Remem-bear Artist BearsHi Jane
It is awful when you lose the spark, congrats you have it back, there will be no stopping you now, lol.
Good luck with the needlefelting, it's fun, isn't it.
Hugs
Tina
Jane I'm so glad you are back in your groove!!! It DOES feel awful when you just don't have that "spark"... I'm glad you found it again... and can't wait to see your new creations!
Waggle BearsSue Ann said:
Hooray . . . Jane has her groove back!!!
Ditto! Can't wait to see pictues!
Terries BearsThat's great Jane! It's awful feeling not creative, you just don't feel right. I can't wait to see the new guys (girls! :lol:)
BruinwerksI wish my scanner was working properly because on my 'to do' list for this week was "email Jane and see if she's OK - haven't heard from her in a while".
I'm glad you are doing better - it sucks when your 'get up and go" has "got up and went"!
Cheryl 
Jane Perala Designs Ltd.Thanks everyone - I'll try and get some pics today.
Also, part of the reason I was loosing my interest in bear making was that I have taken up glass bead making (lampworking), and have been spending a lot of time (and money) trying to make beads that are half decent. I seem to have a hard time focusing on more than one thing at a time. You know, can't chew gum and walk at the same time :crackup: that's me!
Anyway, I am organizing my time a little better now - certain days for bears, and certain days for beads. We'll see.
bears by beesley TMWay to go Jane! Of course your bears are just simply to die for anyway! What about a picture!
Hugs Louise
Posts: 3,540:dance: Hurrrahhhh!!!! :dance: I too know how it is to 'lose it' but its positively wonderful that you're excited about your bear making again. It will show through immediately in your little girls
Jane Perala Designs Ltd.
Thanks everyone - here is a picture of the first one, a 12" girl (no name yet). I think I need to take the pics outside as the lighting is much better there, instead of my studio.
Dolls N DreamsOh she is adorable!! I love everything about her!!! 
Waggle BearsI love her! What a cute little face she has and her little dress is adorable.
I'm signing up for Judi's class right now!
Creative Design Studio (RKR4CDS)How Wonderful for you, Jane!! In my 17 years, after every break from bear-making (of my choosing or Life's) I've never found anything waiting there but an entirely new aspect. Whether the brain was percolating away while I was busy with other things, or certain skills 'matured' during the sabbatical, I've heard this from many other bear-makers - you come back better than ever!!
Lovely new little girl! And now you'll be checking out the NFing forum on a regular basis!!!
Posts: 3,540
She's positively gorgeous!!! What an adorable little girl!!! 
I just wanna pick her up and give her a good :hug:
BrisbaneJane she is adorable...I am glad to hear that your 'spark' has come back!!!
LuxembearsAWE JANE! I cannot even imagine you ever loosing any creative spark. You work is so beautiful. I am as flattered as can be that you started a thread just to post what you did. It reaffirms that I am doing the right thing with my class and bears.....that I have had any kind of effect on someone just humbles and honors me deeply. Gosh...thank you so ever ever EVER so much. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Right now I am getting ready for IDEX. Mark, my hubby, and I are DJing the awards party. We'll also be teaching Ballroom and line dancing, and may even do a Ballroom demo. I have been spending all week just going through our music and getting everything burned to cds. I can' t believe how much time this is taking but we want it to be very successful....and FUN!
Bears by EdieJane, your new bear is just absolutely DARLING!!! That is so great that you are all excited about bear making again! I think we all need to find new directions to go in every so often to keep it fresh and exciting for us and keep our enthusiasm up! Way to go!!!
Jane, glad to hear your spark is back!
Hurray for Judi! :clap:
Past Time BearsWhat a sweet-faced cutie of a bear, Jane . . . she's totally awesome!
