New pink Koala / Miniatures & Creations from Thread / Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Pandy Potter Bears
Staffordshire, UK
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Amanda Jan 24, 2006

Just to show I haven't been slacking here is my new Koala for ebay, on this Sunday night coming. Flossie is 2 3/4" tall and I used the chenille pipe cleaners in her arms. It makes such a difference to the poses you can get. It brings them to life. Thanks to whoever suggested them. I used good old Sassy's fabric and onyx bead eyes for a change, also the tiny cotterpins.

Oh I was having a 'moment' yesterday, 'me heads in the shed' as the kids say. The eyes are glass, not onyx, thats the one I was working on yesterday.

Chris I use forceps to turn. They grip a little fabric inside, lock, and then you start turning. I got them off ebay with tweezers that I use to stuff with. I could not do without them, well them and my thin curved needle!

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twinsgramma Jan 24, 2006

What a little sweetie!! How on earth can you make something so small? Isn't turning right side out impossible? I am just a chicken when it comes to building small bears. One day....

Cleathero Creations
Ripley, Queensland
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Cleathero Creations Jan 24, 2006

HOw adorable is that! Beautiful just beautifyl.

Wild Thyme Originals
Hudson, Ohio
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WildThyme Jan 24, 2006

I just love her.. so dainty!

Kim basta

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Dilu Jan 24, 2006

Oh Amanda! what a cute little fluff ball-sweet like cotton candy.....just adorable

dilu

SHELLI MAKES
Chico, California
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Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorJan 24, 2006

Ack! What a cutie! Love that little sad face and droopy ears. Good luck with the auction but I highly doubt you'll need it; this snookums will sell itself!

Kim-Bee Bears
Pennsylvania
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kbonsall Jan 24, 2006

SHE IS ADORABLE! Her expression is so cute! AND SHE IS MY FAV COLOR!! bear_wub

Past Time Bears
Double Oak, Texas
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SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorJan 24, 2006

Beautiful pink baby, Amanda! I just get amazed at how these little minis look sooooo adorable!

Sassy Bears & Fabrics
Aurora, Colorado
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Stephanie Jan 25, 2006

Amanda, I never would have thought to make a pink koala, but she is truely beautiful!! Perfect little face! bear_thumb

And Chris, that's what tweezers are for!!

Honeythorpe Bears
Wellington, New Zealand
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melissa Jan 25, 2006

Amanda - that is sooooooo cute - so very very cute!

I designed an anime head at lunchtime today - it it turns out half as good as yours I'll be happy (though mines a teddy not a koala)

bears by beesley TM
Tofield Alberta Canada
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bearsbybeesley Jan 25, 2006

What an absolute little doll! I adore this wee baby bear!

Many Hugs Louise

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twinsgramma Jan 25, 2006

Tweezers! I never would have thought! But this pink koala was an inspiration for me to cut out a 3" bear this evening and try to turn the small legs - I managed without wrecking it and it sure is cute. Really up there on the "awwwww" meter. Thanks Stephanie for the tweezer hint!