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Marion Mar 14, 2006

Hi, friends :),

here is an attempt at an anime style mini bear. He is 55mm (2'') tall.
I permit myself to ask you what you think about it : I'm not sure if I really like it or not. I aimed to make a very toyish bear, to give it to my "normal" bears, at the beginning, but I don't think they would go together well...

It's just a prototype, so please, don't pay attention to details.

Thanks a lot !
Bear hugs,
Marion

gotobedbears Mar 14, 2006

I think it is a fabulous pattern design Marion.
You have captured the essence of a 'toy' perfectly and i think you should make lots of these tiny bears! (and give them to me ha ha)

Penny  :hug:

kbonsall Mar 14, 2006

HE HE HE What a cutie!!! He is so tiny too!!! I think he is wonderful!!!!!!!

Marion Mar 14, 2006

Thanks so much, friends !  :hug: You are so nice ! 
So I have a good reason for ordering some Sassy fur !  

Marion  :hug:

PS : Penny, I'll send you one, I promise !

Judi Mar 14, 2006

Marion , what a dear sweet little bear.  Having him in your hand really gives perspective on just how small he is.  Lovely little tike!  AND he has your look.  Great job! :clap:  :clap:

Marion Mar 14, 2006

Thanks girls ! I wasn't going to do that but reading your lovely comments, I've started to make him some little brothers .
Thanks Judi for telling me that he has "my look" . I didn't think he looked like my other bears but I'm very happy if he does .

bearsbybeesley Mar 14, 2006

Oh Marion! I love your new design. Little animi (SPELLING??) bears are adorable!! I love this baby Bear!

Many Hugs Louise

SunnieOne Mar 14, 2006

Bravo Marion! He is adorable and like Judi says, he has your look. Great new design!!
Sonya

gotobedbears Mar 14, 2006

Marion............................I LOVE YOU!

Penny     

Tracy Mar 15, 2006

:clap:  :clap: Sooooo cute!!  I really love this new design...definitely keep making them!

:hug:
Tracy

aerianna Mar 16, 2006

I think he is pretty cool.  :clap:
When you put these bears up for adoption, you might want to use the "micro" setting on your camara if you have one. On my camara the micro button looks like a little flower. It really helps show the detail on such a delicate little bear. And such a cutie deserves it!
Aerianna

Marion Mar 16, 2006

Oh thanks !!!  :hug:  :hug:

For the "macro" stting on the camera, I thought I've used it but I'm not sure (I didn't put the camera on a pod,it's maybe that) . Thanks for the advise .

I have a  problem with these little ones : I do not string joint well and the limbs do not remain firmly attached...
I've searched with the search button in the forum but I do not find something about that...
Could someone explain me how to do that the most efficient way  ?

Thanks so much !   :hug:
Hugs,
Marion

kbonsall Mar 16, 2006

The Kims (not me) do string jointing for their minis (I think Kim Basta does but I know Kim Whitlock does).... I am sure they can explain.  I need help with that as well, I string joint my felted bears but that is a lot different  

This is the second time I am looking at this little guy, he is so cute... reminds me of a marshmallow!

Carolyn Green Mar 19, 2006

Very cute wee Bear Marion and so tiny.
Great new design and I would make more of these cute little chaps.

Hugs
Carolyn

Amanda Mar 19, 2006

I think you are onto something with this design. The head shape is great and it will look good in some Sassy fabric. I'm no good at string jointing (I have some legless bears from years ago in my drawer, the legs fell off)
so use cotterpins. Sassy does some really tiny ones. Just sew around the body until you get to the middle bottom. You need more room in the body cavity to put/turn the cotterpins. Good luck with your little ones.

Marion Mar 20, 2006

Thanks a lot !
Amanda, thanks for the tips ! I think the 4mm joints would be too big, but I can adapt my pattern .
I would like to know how to string joint though as it's soooo frustrating not to manage to make them !
(but if I can make little bears another way, that's just perfect ).

I think I'll change a little the body shape for the next ones. But I must order some joints and I have no more eyes (I'm making a gobelin and gave him what appeared to be my last pair :/... So Penny, not this week but soon, dear  ).

Thanks again,
lots of bear hugs,
Marion

lbbears Mar 20, 2006

He is so cute.  Good job Love him
:hug:
Laurie

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorMar 20, 2006

Go

for it, Marion!

Sandi.S. Mar 21, 2006

Oh my! What a clever little guy and so teeny tiny. I think he is really cute and definitely needs some brothers.