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Melisa's Bears
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Melisa Nichols Oct 12, 2008

Hi everyone! I just finished my latest commission work. I was asked to make a baby owl, and this is the result. She is made of super soft & fluffy muskrat fur (recycled) and has open/close eyes. I individually hand carved her beak and claws from found (while hiking) moose antler. Her head is jointed & the rest of her is armatured. I'm just in the process of finishing her pics and making her a web page, but couldn't wait to share her on TT.

BootButtonBears
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BootButtonBears Oct 12, 2008

Melissa, she is just wonderful. Your creations are such a joy to see. Her new Mama is going to be thrilled.

Melisa's Bears
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Melisa Nichols Oct 12, 2008

Thank you Christine! :hug: Nascha was fun & a challenge at the same time... my first soft sculpture bird!

Uppsala, Sweden
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Birgitta's bears Oct 12, 2008

Oh, what an adorable baby owl!
I wish I had your talent coming up with this wonderful creation!

Are you going to write a bearmaking book near in the future?

hugs
Birgitta

P.S. You made my morning. I am up early making my daughters lunchbox to the stable this sunday morning. It´s 6:52 am here in Sweden D.S.

Melisa's Bears
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Melisa Nichols Oct 12, 2008

Hi Birgitta! :hug: That's an early Sunday morning! Here it is 10:22pm Saturday evening. Thank you so much for the compliment on Nascha. bear_original It would be neat to make a bear making book, but I don't think I could really add to the great books already out there and all the great info here on Teddy Talk!

KatieCountryBears
Bolton-le-sands, Carnforth
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katiecountrymouse1 Oct 12, 2008

Hi Melisa,

She is one cute baby owl! I don't know how you do it, but you must be very creative. :clap: :clap:
You never seem to be stop at any challenge. bear_rolleyes
Her new mum will adore her.
love kayx. bear_wub

Flutter-By Bears
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ruth Oct 12, 2008

Melisa I think she's the most adorable baby bird I've ever seen !!! bear_wub
Her new mum will feel so priviledged to give her cuddles bear_happy She is gorgeous ! :clap: :clap:
Huggies , Ruth

Laurie Lou Bears
Norfolk
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Laurie Oct 12, 2008

She is soooo sweet Melisa-my 10 year old son loves her bear_wub
Laurie :hug:

Sally Anne Bears
Lincoln
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Sallyanne Oct 12, 2008

Nascha is wonderful, I love everything about her bear_wub including her name. What a very talented young lady you are :clap:

Hugs
Sandra

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Tanni Oct 12, 2008

What a cute little thing, great work ! bear_thumb

Melisa's Bears
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Melisa Nichols Oct 12, 2008

Thank you! You are all so sweet to comment on her and brighten my day! :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: I just heard from Nascha's new owner & she is so excited about her!

You never seem to be stop at any challenge.

You're right Kay! I love a challenge... I guess that's why I have three kids & home school! :crackup:

Mikki, Cripple Creek Creative
Bethel, Ohio
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Mikki Oct 12, 2008

Melissa,
She is JUST adorable ....an awesome Job. Mikki

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Bloomsburg, PA
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desertmountainbear Oct 13, 2008

What a beautiful little baby, I am an avid birdwatcher and all around bird lover and this little girl has stolen my heart. Muskrat fur is so beautiful and wonderful to work with, and it was just the right fur for her. As always you have done wonderful work
Joanne

Melisa's Bears
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