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Jolene's Bear Cubs Feb 8, 2011

My first mohair teddy bear~Grahm Cracker
This is Grahm Cracker, he is my first homemade teddy bear. He is 18 inches long, made of alpaca fur,
needle felted muzzle, nose and paw pads. Weighted and floppy. I had so much fun making him and
cannot wait to try another. This was also my first time needle felting, I hope I did it right (wink)
He has many hidden mistakes but I hope to get better with each one I make. Thank you Lord for
helping me make my first tedyy bear! I am giving Him all the credit because when I first started him,
I didnt want to finish him...lol)

I started with a pattern for the body but ended up changing it and his face was all trial and error,
I had no idea what it would like like until he was "born" so would this guy be considered an original with altering a simple pattern for the body?

Introducing Grahm Cracker...

Thanks fro looking! I am so excited that I went and bought some more mohair and cannot wait to make another!

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LES OURS D'ISABELLE
ST JULIEN LES ROSIERS
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les ours d'isabelle Feb 8, 2011

bravo!! absolutely divine bear_wub

Ivyworks Artistry
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Ivyworks Feb 8, 2011

Wow, what a well done first bear, he's amazing! bear_thumb I find teddy bears are like potato chips, can't have or make just one bear_tongue bear_grin

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Lovethosebears Feb 8, 2011

What a beautiful bear - fantastic needlefelted detail :clap: How brave you are to use alpaca on your first bear - I've made about 20 bears now and I have only got so far as stroking the peices of alpaca I have bear_grin . Unfortunately you can only call it an original if all the pattern was drafted from scratch. But he is orginally your first bear and you should be very proud. bear_thumb

The Littlest Thistle
Glasgow
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rowarrior Feb 8, 2011

Congrats on your first bear. And yep, as Shannon says, once you pop, you can't stop!

New Avenue Crew by Debora Hoffmann
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New Avenue Crew Feb 8, 2011

Wow! He's beautiful, Jolene! bear_wub Such a great expression on his face. God blessed you with talent...and perseverance. bear_smile

Can't wait to see your next bear!
~Debora

Dolls N Dreams
Aurora, Colorado
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TamiL Feb 8, 2011

He is wonderful, can't wait to see your next one.... bear_wub

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Jolene's Bear Cubs Feb 8, 2011

Thanks everyone! I admire everyone here, so much talent!

aRTy Bears
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Rich1988 Feb 8, 2011

That's your first bear_shocked :pray: :pray: :pray: :clap: :clap: :clap: :dance: :dance: :dance:
Crikey!!! Where did I go wrong.
That is absolutely incredible. So many skills and so so so so much detail. Seriously congratulations. Shall be watching out for you. What a beautiful bear.

Richard
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KJ Lyons Design
Seattle, WA
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KJ Lyons Feb 8, 2011

NOW that's a face! He's a real character and He is wonderful! Congratulations!
Karen
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Love and Cuddle Nursery
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lovenshire Feb 8, 2011

bear_happy Oh, I don't like you...I'm jealous. Your first bear is beautiful. Mine aren't that good and I have been making them for a little while. You are one talented lady...

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Zagzagael Feb 9, 2011

Wonderful!!! What a fantastic face - I like the needle-felted nose! bear_thumb

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BequestBears Feb 9, 2011

Great job! Like everyone else, I'm amazed at how your first turned out. Keep it up :clap:
Diana

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desertmountainbear Feb 9, 2011

Everything about this bear is so good. The felting is tight and even. The muzzle is beautifully shaped. His face is so expressive. If this is your first bear I can only imagine how wonderful your future bears will be. Very well done.

Joanne

Sarian Miniature Bears
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Sarah Feb 9, 2011

:clap: :clap: bear_thumb Wowza! Can't believe that he's your first bear! He's amazing. You've obviously a talent for bear making. Let see another then.... bear_happy

Hugs,

MadebyAnna
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annalong Feb 9, 2011

WOW .. AMAZING. Love him. He has such character. You can see you put your heart into him . He is just beautiful. I too , look forward to seeing your next creations. Getting working bear_grin

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Jolene's Bear Cubs Feb 9, 2011

thank you!!!! I made 8 cloth dolls last year, that gave me confidence for trying a bear. I am hoping to start another this week.

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peterbear Feb 9, 2011

Wow, he is wonderful, Jolene! Nobody could tell this is your first bear. bear_thumb

Jolene's Bear Cubs wrote:

He has many hidden mistakes but I hope to get better with each one I make.!

I can't see any mistakes (but maybe that's why they are hidden bear_laugh ), but the overall bear certainly looks splendid and I can't wait to see your next "try".
Well done. :clap:

Hugs, :hug:

Peter & the bears

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susana fung Feb 9, 2011

Jolene, you got lots of talent :clap: , the way you handle material, design detail, proportion, shading, felting, adopting skills and even taking photos. he's lively. i also start by making rag dolls for years, but my pace is completely different :doh:
hugs, susana