Seasons Greetings

Seasons Greetings to family, friends, and bear lovers. I hope and pray for all to have a wonderful holiday season. I'd like to thank all of you who have given homes to my bears and animals. I'm very excited about 2013. My first show will be the DC Big Flea the first weekend of January... I'm in the same spot in Aisle I. I'll also be in Timonium Maryland @ the Teddy Spring Show at the Holiday Inn on April 6, 9-3. Also I'll be taking bunnies to the Frizellburg Antique Store (TBA).
I'll also be working on the gallery piece for TBAI. Check that website at the end of March. I'll also be going back to the John C. Campbell Folk School (NC) in May to make another doll with Leslie Molen. ( There will be a March and May DC Big Fleas in the mix). There are also photo contributions to publications, like Soft Doll and Animal and Art doll Quarterly. So visit me at the shows, lots of new stuff planned and events to look forward to.

Bear Hugs,
Marty

Happy Fall

Welcome to Fall!

Lots of changes happen this time of year--weather, trees,t.v. shows, work schedules, etc. For me it's the time to buckle down and get serious. I'm scheduling everything from classes, shows, movies, and shopping, to get everything done. As usual  I've probably planned to make more than I can complete. However this is how I usually work. Anyway I'm buckling down!!!...

Another change is that I said "See you later!" to a friend and bear maker Milvi G. She was supposed to leave/move to Denver. I hope she had an uneventful trip (except for viewing lovely scenery). I', hoping to go visit her in the future...maybe coincide a trip with taking a class with Leslie Molen who is one of my favorite doll artist/teacher (I've taken 2 classes with her at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown N.C. My plan is to to take a class with her in May 2013?). It's a nice thought that Milvi can take classes in Denver. Anyway I hope M.G. is settling into her new home.

Now for some new changes...My Fall Schedule:

• 13-14 October-- Fyodor Mouse Class (See previous post)
• 3-4 November DC Big Flea
• 10 November-- Hunt Valley X-mas Holiday Teddy Bear Show and Sale
• 17-18 November-- 26th Annual Holiday Craft Show @ Fairfax High School
• 30 November-2 December-- McLean Holiday Craft Show

Mouse Class

Come and join us…

What: A class to make “Fyodor” Mouse—10 inch mohair mouse accessorized with collar, tie and key, taught by bear artist Marty Bumala from Chantilly, VA. “I was inspired by the illustrations by Sir John Tenniel from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.”

Where: At the Rocking Horse Gallery

803 Caroline St. (Old Town)

Fredericksburg, VA

When: 13-14 October 2012. Come at 10AM (we’ll start soon there after).

Cost: $190; includes lunch, pre-sewn kit and instructions

            Kit includes

¨   1 pre-sewn “Fyodor” Mouse

¨   5 joints

¨   1 pair glass eyes

¨   Perle cotton and upholstery thread

¨   Stuffing

¨   Beads for weighting

¨   1 set unfinished collar (with button and snap), tie, and key charm

Bring

¨   Pliers to turn cotter pins

¨   Nut drivers size ¼ and 3/8 inch for turning lock nuts and bolts

¨   Stuffing tools (chop stick, cotter key, forceps, or whatever you have

¨   Scissors with sharp point like Fisker’s grey spring handle

¨   Cotton darners or large eyed embroidery needles 3 and/or 5 inch

¨   A smile and  positive attitude

¨   Not required but would be fun, a tea pot at least 8 inch tall to pose him with (“If you are familiar with Lewis Carroll’s book, the Mad Hatter and the March Hare put him in a teapot”).

*The teacher’s tools and needles will be available for use*

Call Faye Lee @ 540-371-1894 for details and to reserve your space

Folk School Paper-Clay Class

Look at what I did at the John C. Campbell Folk School. Sculpting heads in paper clay with Kathryn Walmsbey. She's a wonderful teacher!

 

The Show is Over

The online bear show is over. Thank you to everyone who came by to take a look. All the Bears and bunnies I have posted are still available to purchaase. You can also come and see them in person this Saturday and Sunday at the D.C. Big Flea Market, and at the Teddy Bear Artist Invitational (TBAI) in Bighamton in August.

Bear Hugs 4U Bear Show- "Christmas in July"

http://www.bearhugs4u.com/

It's time for the show!

To purchase my bears place call to (703) 431-2089

I accept Visa®, MasterCard®, and American Express® credit cards, and check or money order.
Shipping and Handling includes shipping, insurance and any appropriate sales tax. Take a look around!

All bears and rabbits from previous posts are also for sale unless stated

 

"Golden Bear Purse"

This purse is one of a kind!  He is made of mohair and is fully jointed. He has a 7 inch zipper pocket. Purse strap is metal 20 inch chain (Not a shoulder strap). He is stuffed with Poly-fil ® and has glass eyes. Her pads are trimmed mohair. He is 18 inches tall.

$265 (includes shipping and handling)

"Stella"

(green/gold) "Stella" is wearing a hand-made dress and Mary-Jane shoes. She is made of mohair, and only her arms and legs are jointed. She is stuffed with Poly-fil ® and has glass eyes. She is 7.5 inches tall.

$78 (includes shipping and handling)

"Starlet"

(plaid)"Starlet" is wearing a hand-made dress and Mary-Jane shoes. She is made of mohair, and only her arms and legs are jointed. She is stuffed with Poly-fil ® and has glass eyes. She is 7.5 inches tall.

$78 (includes shipping and handling)

"Snow Shoe Sue"

She is dressed in hand-made dress, snowshoes, and crocheted poncho. She is made of mohair and is fully jointed. She is stuffed with Poly-fil ® and has glass eyes. She is 12 inches tall.

(includes shipping and handling)

"Redwood"

"Redwood" is wearing a handmade collar and bow tie. He is made of rust colored mohair and is fully jointed. He is stuffed with Poly-fil ® and has glass eyes. He is 16 inches tall.

$175 (includes shipping and handling)

"Russell" (Sold)

"Russell" wears a hand-made collar and bow tie. He likes to sit on a corner or an edge. He is made of mohair and has jointed arms and legs only, and wired ears. He is stuffed with Poly-fil ®, weighted with shot, and has glass eyes. He is 12 inches tall.

$108 (includes shipping and handling)

"Malcolm" (Sold)

He is made of mohair and is fully jointed. He is stuffed with Poly-fil ® and has glass eyes. He is 8 inches tall.

$85 (includes shipping and handling)

"Pearl" (Sold)

Pearl is made of mohair, is fully jointed, is stuffed with Poly-fil ®, and has glass eyes. 10 inches tall.

$100 (includes shipping and handling

"Jackson Brown" (Sold)

He is made of mohair and is fully jointed with bent legs. He is stuffed with Poly-fil ® and has glass eyes. He 18.5 inches tall.

$210 (includes shipping and handling)

"Gloria" (Sold)

"Gloria" is made of textured upholstery suede. She is wearing a handmade outfit and saddle shoes. She is made of mohair, and is fully jointed. She is stuffed with Poly-fil ® and has glass eyes. She is 8 inches tall.

$78 (includes shipping and handling)

Bears and Bunnies from previous posts are also still available to purchase unless they say "sold."

Summer Update!

Summer 2012 is going to be a very busy one. I Just got back from the John C. Campbell Folk School where I took a marionette class with Leslie Molen, a doll artist from Denver, CO. (This wa my second class with her; the last was a Santos cage doll.)

Summer Schedule

Bear Hugs 4 You Online Show: July 13-15

D.C. Big Flea, Chantilly, VA: July 21-22

Teddy Bear Artists Invitation, Binghamton, NY: August 16-18

Wow! With all my projects, looks like I'll be busy this summer!!

You can also check out my "Bride" submission for the newest issue of Soft Doll and Animal magazine.

 

Teddy Bear Spring Show.

Come and join us at the Teddy Bear Spring Show in Timonium, Maryland! There'll be lot's of great bears!

Bear Show is over.

There Bear Hugs 4U online show is now over. If anyone is still interested in purchasing one of my creationsyou can contact me.

See you at the Big Flea in March!

"Bear Hugs 4U" Bear Show

http://www.BearHugs4U.com

To purchase my bears place call to (703) 437-2089   

I accept Visa®, MasterCard®, and American Express® credit cards, and check or money order.
Shipping and Handling includes shipping, insurance and any appropriate sales tax. Take look around!

(Sold)

"Ben"

Ben is a huggable fellow. He’s wearing a hand crocheted hat and scarf. He is made of mohair and is fully jointed. He is stuffed with Poly-fil ® and has glass eyes. His pads are made of merino wool. He is 19 inches tall.

$250 (Shipping and Handling)

"Edwin" (Sold)

Edwin is a shy country lop-eared rabbit who enjoys the cold weather. He’s wearing a hand crocheted hat and scarf. He is made of mohair and is fully jointed. He is stuffed with Poly-fil ® and has glass eyes. His pads are trimmed mohair and his ears are weighted with fine glass. He stands 17 inches tall.

$210 (Shipping and Handling)

"Ainsleigh "

I heard the name Ainsleigh and it stuck in my mind. I kept saying it over and over and I thought it would be a nice name for a pretty girl bear. Ainsleigh is a charming sweetheart who will make you smile.  She is made of mohair and is fully jointed. She is stuffed with Poly-fil ® and has glass eyes. Her hat and scarf are hand made. Her pads are trimmed mohair. She stands 14 inches tall.

$185 (Shipping and Handling)

"Himself "

Himself is a bit of a scruffy fellow but he knows that he’s handsome and he can turn on the charm. He is made of mohair and is fully jointed. He is stuffed with Poly-fil ® and has glass eyes. His pads are trimmed mohair. (He is made from the same pattern as Herself.)

$140 (Shipping and Handling)

"Herself "

Herself is a lovely blond bear. She’s a smart lady and she knows blarney when she hears it (but she doesn’t mind a compliment or two!). She is made of mohair and is fully jointed she is stuffed with Poly-fil ® and has glass eyes. Her pads are trimmed mohair. (She is made from the same pattern as Himself.)

$140 (Shipping and Handling)

Himself and Herself can be purchased together $250 (Shipping and Handling)

"Peg"

 Peg is a sweet Irish lass who is proud to wear the green. She is made of mohair and is fully jointed. She is stuffed with Poly-fil ® and has glass eyes. Her pads are shaved mohair. She stands 19 inches tall.

$125 (Shipping and Handling)

"CoCo Alexander" (Sold)

 CoCo Alexander is a fashionista bear. Her name was inspired by designer CoCo Chanel and by the lovely dolls made by Madame Alexander. She is made of mohair and is fully jointed. She is stuffed with Poly-fil ® and has glass. Her pads are trimmed mohair. Her dress was designed for her in haute couture fashion.

Her accessories include a white furry/feather boa stole, white patent leather shoes and diamond earrings. She stands 8.5 inches tall. She comes inside a fashionable box (like a real Madame Alexander doll!!

$110 (Shipping and Handling)

During the grey, cold winter days, one’s mind may wander to a sunny warmer climate. I went a little further into my imagination to conjure up lovely tropical seas…coral…exotic fish…now specifically “mermaids!!”

"Sandy "

Sandy

is a typical blond. She likes to flirt to win your heart. She is made of mohair and a lovely textured polysilk. Her head and arms are jointed and her tail fin is quilted. She is filled with Poly-fil ® and weighted appropriately with fine glass beads. She as glass eyes. She is accessorized with a shell necklace and a pearl enhanced crown. She is 15 inches long.

$125 (Shipping and Handling)

"Shelly"

Continuing on with the “under the sea” winter fantasy... Shelly is clearly a regal merbear. She is made of mohair and a lovely textured polysilk. Her head and arms are jointed and her tail fin is quilted. She is stuffed with Poly-fil ® and weighted appropriately with fine glass beads. She has glass eyes. She is accessorized with a shell and a “diamond” inlaid crown. She is 15 inches long.

$125 (Shipping and Handling)

Big Flea Schedule

Here is the upcoming schedule for the DC Big Flea Market at the Dulles Expo Center.

March 3-4
May 5-6
July 21-22
September 15-16
November 3-4

This is a show I like to do. It's near my house and I've been a customer. Check us out in Aisle I Booth 489!

I am also teaching a bunny class March 17-18 at the Rocking Horse Gallery in Fredericksburg, VA. If anyone is interested they can call Faye Lee @ 540-371-1894 for details or to reserve a spot