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q.D.paToOtieSWell there's been a lot of chit chat lately about "Prim" bears and also about aging bears to make them look "time worn." Why don't we have a challenge for just that to create a vintage time worn bear. So this challenge you could make either a Prim bear or one that looks as if he's really been loved over the years.
What do you think?
BruinwerksI like it! Do you have a set date Lisa or just an open ended challenge?
Sounds like fun!
Cheryl :rose:
Ruby Mountain BearsI am so IN!!! sounds Great, time to experiment. I really need something to keep my mind busy right now. :clap:
Back Road BearsThis is a style I absolutely love but just can't "do"...... but if any of you need someone to give your challenge creations a new home you just let me know!
:hug:
q.D.paToOtieSEveryone seems so busy with shows right now, how about we just say add them to the Challenge Gallery by the New Year? I don't know, what do you guys think?
Daphne, you're sweet. I know you have it in you!!! You're very talented!
Real Deal BearsOh I so want to do this.
I have wanted to do a challenge for sooo long, but never have the time.
My new resolution is to make time to experiment and have some FUN!!!!!!
So count me in too :dance: :dance: :dance:
AlmostBearsim in too...its exactly what im doing at the moment anyhoo...tho im not doing it well
Laurie Lou BearsCount me in Lisa-it sounds like great fun.I do different styles of bears but the old tatties are my favourites :dance: :dance: :dance: .There is plenty of time too if we have to be done by the new year-I am a bit of a slow worker sometimes 
Laurie :hug:
Woodbury Park BearsHi Lisa I did a design class just the other week and wanted an old style bear so this is great I can test it out 
Hugs Raewyn
Bears by EdieSounds like fun! I'll be there if I can fit it in!!!
Country BearsOooooh Lisa, what a fab idea, I'm in too - YAY!!! :hug: :hug:
Count me in too
Hugs
Gail
Here is Mitchom a bear I made for a competition The bear was to be new but made to look as if he was 100 years old He did win 1st place in the competition
Hugs
Gail
Real Deal BearsOh Gail, I can see why he won, he is fantastic!!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
I have just about finnished my first ever 'time worn' bear, but I am afraid I wasn't half as game as you were.
Melbourne, AustraliaI've been wanting to do a prim bear ever since I saw Clare's prims 
and seeing we don't have to have them finished till the new year
... COUNT ME IN TOO! 
Ruby Mountain Bears
All right I finished my little wee prim bear and hope to have pictures to post tonight. Even my husband said she is adorable!!
Ha nowyou all have to wait for The pictures cause I am at work :crackup:
I used a piece of vintage lace trim for her head bow, two tiny raggedy patches and a few ash made stains with an embroidered and heavily waxed nose.
I created an entirely new design for this bear including a new centerseam head design incorporating a tiny wobble joint in her neck to make her aged prim look more authentic. she is also loosely stuffed to give her that well loved look and feel.
she is a whopping 3.75 inches tall standing and She does stand well on her own.
Japhe's BearsOH Gail I can certainly see why you won first prize with Mitchom he is adorable :clap:
Kathy How cute is she I love her to bits. :clap: and so small
I absolutely adore Prim the grubbier the better, we dont see much of it here in the UK I have tried to do some myself Gingers and grubby fruit etc etc but just cant do prim Bears no matter how hard I try.
Past Time BearsMy understanding of "prim" is that the word is a shortened version of "primitive" which is a a very simple or "flat" (two dimensional) artistic style. Sometimes it can be interchanged with "folk art". Anybody else with a different interpretation of prim?
Craftye Ladye CreationsIs this challenge still going on? It's until the new year, correct. I am new here and posted my intro after lurking for awhile and would love to make something for this.
Country BearsSueAnn is spot on, yes Prim is short for Primitive. I just love prim and folk art, and the dirtier and grubbier the better!! Try to imagine yourself living years ago during simpler times making toys and treasures with no patterns from whatever materials you can find. Enjoy!!
