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SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorMar 31, 2006

Guess you might think I'm stuck on purple, but actually it's not my favorite color at all.  Just happened to be dyeing a favorite sweater of my husband's that he got a couple of stains on.  The sweater was off white, so I thought a dark color would cover the spots.  Out of my many, many dye selections, he chose Rit's 'black plum'.  Just for the fun of it, I threw in a piece of natural string mohair - and made Carter out of it.  The bear isn't as dark as the sweater, but it was an interesting result.  Carter is 18" and a tad different from most of my designs.  He has a center seam, closer set eyes, and the nose is a little longer and pointed more downward than my usual.  Thanks much for looking!

bearsbybeesley Mar 31, 2006

Oh Sue Ann! carter is beautiful! I love his sweet face and well....everything about him!

many Hugs Louise

jenny Apr 1, 2006

I love the colour...I must try a pastel bear...hmmmm...

Anyway...wonderfully accomplished work as always, Sue Ann

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorApr 1, 2006

Does his nose have plum tones, or are they just reflecting the color. Looks interesting in the photos.

Yes, I did go over the nose with Prisma markers after I waxed it.  I used two colors to get the effect I wanted.  Thanks, Renae, Jenny, and Louise, for your nice comments!!  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

sewzanne Apr 1, 2006

Carter is wonderful... and the color is great!. It's neat to see some string mohair dyed; I thought it would "fluff out" more. I don't know why I thought that!
  Suzanne

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorApr 1, 2006

Carter is wonderful... and the color is great!. It's neat to see some string mohair dyed; I thought it would "fluff out" more. I don't know why I thought that!
  Suzanne

Thanks, Suzanne . . . it probably would have 'fluffed out' more had I dried it in the dryer - but I air dried it.

jazzyrags Apr 2, 2006

SueAnn makes the best bear i love it sue Ann absolutely fab

doodlebears Celebration AmbassadorApr 2, 2006

Hiya Sue Ann! Carter is beautiful a real work of art. Well done with him you have made a great bear and he will make someone very happy. HMMMM! Maybe one day I could buy a Past Time Bear...............

Hugs Jane. 

Wisdom Bears Apr 2, 2006

Well Done Sue-Ann,
                                  You have made a superb job of Carter, I love the look ,the colour ,everything is just perfect. Like Jane, maybe one day.........

Hugs Rita xxx

Glacierbaybears Apr 2, 2006

sue ann, Carter is outstanding :clap:  :clap: every detail looks so precise, and the mohair looks wonderful :clap:  :clap: I truly love your work, you are an inspiration to us all

Eileen Apr 2, 2006

Oh YUM, Sue Ann! 

You're a genius, creating such a macho beauty in purple. Who woulda thunk? His muzzle is perfect. I absolutely love him 

Eileen

Terrie Apr 2, 2006

Sue Ann he is wonderful!! You may have made him differently but he is still very much a Past Time bear.  

Marion Apr 2, 2006

Really awesome ! Marvelous color ! 

Jane Perala Apr 2, 2006

Hi Sue Ann,

Carter is magnificent - I love his colour.

Jane P.

duff Apr 2, 2006

Wow, he is very handsome!  I love the muzzle and trimming around the eyes.   It gives him a wonderful stately appearence, He certainly can pull off the color!     

Great Job!

Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorApr 2, 2006

Sue Ann, the color and type of mohair are just a spectacular combination.  And I like seeing you try on a more "mature" bear face; it's fun to try something new, and to see it in the work of others.  He turned out beautifully!

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorApr 3, 2006

Thank you so very much, everyone, for your kind and generous replies.  It's always nice to have support when you try something a little different.  Many hugs to you all!!  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

BearBottoms Apr 3, 2006

Oh, I think he is so handsome!  Love this bear!

Kimberly W.

Carolyn Green Apr 5, 2006

Carter is a wonderful bear SueAnn - has such a darling face, as does all your bears.
I love his colour, which has turned out so well.

Hugs
Carolyn

Densteds Apr 5, 2006

Oh WOW!!!! Sue Ann, he's fantabulosus!!....I love him     

Great work... :clap:  :clap:

WildThyme Apr 5, 2006

He's truly wonderful Sue Ann.... why can't MY husband stain a few sweaters, so I can give this a try!?    

I could see the subtle difference that you mentioned.... shelli's right, the closer set eyes do give him a more mature look.... he's is still instantly recognizable as yours though!  Wonderful new look !!!!!!

   

Kim Basta
Wild Thyme Originals

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorApr 6, 2006

Thank you, thank you, ladies . . . you are so good for my self confidence!!!   :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

psichick78 Apr 6, 2006

He's wonderful! I love the proportions of his body.

And that nose! Intersting that the markers stay on wax. I really love the effect.

     

gotobedbears Apr 7, 2006

Carter is absolutely gorgeous Sue Ann - when i'm rich and famous i am going to treat myself to one of you truly fabulous bears!
:clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Penny 

bearfacedlies Apr 9, 2006

Gorgeous heather tones - and THAT FACE!  Simply delicious...