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shantell Mar 2, 2006

A couple weeks ago I said I was determined to make a bear with plain black eyes and not great big handpainted ones.  Well....here he is.

I've changed my 10 inch pattern a bit and gave this little one smaller premium glass eyes with upper corded lids.  Needle & scissor sculpting...lots of highlighting around his eye area and his ears.  He made from Intercals 325S/CM in Antique Honey.

So...what do you think?  Constructive Daphne type feedback please...you know the kind...none of that sweet being nice stuff.         

Thank you!!!

Shantell

kbonsall Mar 2, 2006

I think the black eyes look perfect!  He needs accessories though... He is a bit of a "blank canvas" right now .... he needs one of those sweet dresses... ok, he could make a cute girly girl bear, just put a dress on and plop a bow on his head LOL  :hug:

bearsbybeesley Mar 2, 2006

Shantell!! Absolutely to very cute!! Beautiful job!! Love this wee one!!

Many Hugs louise

shantell Mar 3, 2006

Kimmy...you're too cute.  I intentionally haven't accessorize him yet.  He speaks BOY to me but it's interesting to see what others think.  I haven't named him yet either.   

kbonsall Mar 3, 2006

Well, get to it girl LMAO j/k     

:hug:

BearBottoms Mar 3, 2006

Oh, I think he's a very sweet little bear with a slight antique look.  I agree that he needs some accessories... perhaps a ruff!  (OK, OK, I'm biased... that's what I would have done! LOL)

Love, love, love the nose!  Does he have a mouth?  I didn't see one.  (some of mine don't, intentionally... like Winnie in my avatar)

Kimberly W.

shantell Mar 3, 2006

Hey...is this a KIMspiracy to get this kid dressed?

kbonsall Mar 3, 2006

ha ha ha 

BearBottoms Mar 3, 2006

Ha ha ha, we're offended by the nekkid bear.... lol  I'm just kidding; nothing offensive about the little guy!  He just looks a bit lonely, or.... chilly.  Ha!

Kimberly W.

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorMar 3, 2006

I really like his eyes, Shantell . . . I make lots of bears with just plain ol' black eyes!!  You really don't need to dress him/her, but I think and old key or a rusty bell around the neck would be good.

Judi Mar 3, 2006

Nice job Shantell.  I think this look suits this bear perfectly!  Just a darling darling teddy bear.   :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

lulu Mar 3, 2006

Shantell,

I think he has a most darling little face!  The dark eyes make him look so innocent and childlike.

Hmmm... now I don' t think he needs to be dressed... something very simple...  maybe just a little baby bib... or a blankie?  He says "little boy" to me too for some reason.  He looks like baby who needs to be cuddled until he falls asleep!

I guess what I'm saying is the new look is wonderful!

Great job!

LuLu

WildThyme Mar 3, 2006

Shantell... he's great!  He's saying BOY to me too!

Kim Basta
Wild Thyme Originals

melissa Mar 3, 2006

Shantell!

What a lovely bear - I like the black eyes and the wonderful soft warm tones of the mohair.  I think boy too, and agree with Sue Ann on something simple like a key or a rusty bell.

kathytaylor Mar 4, 2006

I think he looks like a baby boy too! I really like the idea of the bib. Stay simple he looks wonderful.

kathytaylor Mar 4, 2006

I think he looks like a baby boy too! I really like the idea of the bib. Stay simple he looks wonderful.

DebbieD Mar 4, 2006

...well I'll be useless and just gush      I think he's cute..no need to change anything!  I especially like how his eyes came out.... Personally I'd be leaving him bare, at the most a small bell or pendant, but nothing he could choke on 

Aleta - The Silly Bear Mar 4, 2006

Shantell, 
Love, love, love the new eyes!!!  This little guy needs a wonderful paper tag with something block printed on it.....or maybe a scruffy little t-shirt with a pocket for a little frog....or, maybe an old wrap around baby tee and a little old pillow.  Send him to me....I'll dress him for ya!  I love dressing bears....but you knew that already.   

Warmest hugs,  :hug:
Aleta

P.S.  I think the black eyes suit this style bear to perfection!  Not that what I think amounts to a hill of beans.......

shantell Mar 4, 2006

Thank you everyone.  I'm really liking this look...so much I'm going to order some more matted mohair (or is that just an excuse for ordering more )  I like these eyes too.

I'm looking for a "look"...perhaps I'll have two...or three...or four.  Maybe I should have name my bears Incognito Bears     

I'm getting in my car right now Aleta...I should be there in about an hour (if I drive over the speed limit)...we can play bear dress up.         Hope you don't mind I'm still in my jammies!!!

Jellybelly Bears Mar 5, 2006

I think he's so cute Shantell     I love the dark eyes.  Definately has the awww factor 
xo sarah

Aleta - The Silly Bear Mar 5, 2006

Shantell, 
Come on over!!  It would be fun to have a play date like Scott and Donna did making those wonderful purses!  Oh the fun we could have!! 

I thought of you and your darling little boy bear when I found the cutest little vintage baby tee at the antique Expo yesterday.  Rereading your orignal post though, I think it may be too big for him.    

Warmest bear hugs,  :hug:
Aleta

jenny Mar 6, 2006

What a lovely bear.....excellent new look!