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Gantaeno Apr 4, 2008

It's my Granny's 80th birthday party next weekend so I've made her an old-style teddy after much cringing about 'distressing' it- still think I was a bit heavy handed, but ah well! At least i had a go, not like with my last 'old style' bear!

I was thinking of calling her Esmeralda, for some reason   Esme for short.  I hope she is well received!

I'll be revising pretty heavily (I hope!) from now until after my exams, so please don't be offended if I fall silent for a bit- I might have actually succeeded in being strict with myself!  How will I live without TT?!?!

:hug:

FenBeary Folk Apr 4, 2008

    She is perfect, good luck with the revision

Melisa Nichols Apr 6, 2008

Wonderful!  You caught that old style look really well!   :clap:

danceswithteddybears Apr 7, 2008

Esme is adorable!  Your Granny will love her! 

chris009av Apr 7, 2008

Oh I love these old style bears, and yourve done a fantastic job on her  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:

Gantaeno Apr 7, 2008

  Thanks everyone!  I really hope she goes down well   I love old style bears soo much, I think attempting one has really sharpened my perception of how HARD it really is!

Well, back to the books!  Thanks guys  

puca bears Apr 7, 2008

She is really lovely Chloe - well done, you!
And good luck with the revision/exams . don't envy you ONE bit .............
huggies
Maria :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

Jack&Lilia Apr 7, 2008

Your Granny will adore her Chloe...hope she has a lovely birthday  :cake:  and good luck with your exams too...keep a clear head and keep focused and sometimes daydream of all those fab bears you can make when the exams are over! 
Hugs lynne  :hug:

LisaAP Apr 8, 2008

Wonderful bear Chloe, your Gran will love her for sure.

Best of luck with the revision. I remember those days only too well and don't envy you in the least. Me and my bears/animals have our fingers and paws crossed for you.

Regards

Lisa

RaggyRat Apr 8, 2008

she is great our chloe, and not over done at all, just nice
good look with revision and exams
i dont tihnk i would be able to resist popping into tt
cat xxxxxxx

Gantaeno Apr 8, 2008

Hey all   Thanks for your lovely comments- I have snuck back on!  I went back into my Summer Job work today, and on of the first things said to me there was 'have you brought another creature to see us?'   Even they know I'm mad... lol XD

I'm currently on a mixture of genetics and the dynamics of animal locomotion    PAIN!

matilda Apr 14, 2008

Superb job Chloe. I just love the old time bears. Happy Birthday to your Grandmother and all the best with your exams. :dance:  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:

Gantaeno Apr 14, 2008

Thanks everyone   I had a great time with my family this weekend (first complete get together since 1995!) although it was not without its mishaps!  My granny liked the bear, and immediately asked if I wanted it to look like a Steiff, which is all he compliments I needed!  I didn't really want to tell anyone about the hobby (I'm not embarrassed or anything, but it as my Grannys 80th, not my show-off day!)  but I found my mum hiding in the kitchen with two of my aunties filling them in... grr!

Back to locomotion and nervous control... thanks again