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!

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"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

Mystery Gift Answer

The answer to the mystery gift: It's an egg separator.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Seasons Greetings!

It's the 1st of December already. Tomorrow is the first day of the Arts and Crafts Show at the McLean Community Center. We'll be setting up for the show to open at 11AM. This is my favorite show. I was first a customer and then I became one of I believe 77 artists. The show is small in comparison to others I do but it displays uniqueness and talent that only a small show can deliver.

I'm tired, but I'm still plugging along, slower than I'd like but still creating. I'm so full of ideas...my problem is completing them...tho' my goal is completion.

The new year is starting to take shape. I'm encouraged to write more on my blog. So the desire is there...time is my issue! My schedule is already starting to come together. It starts with January, I'll be at the  DC Big Flea Jan. 7-8 2012 at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA. (The title of this show is deceptive...it is really a wonderful show antiques and collectibles show...my bears fall into the latter category). Doing the Big Fleas (6 this year) keep me working and creating. It's like having a mini shop close to home. There will be another online bear show--"Cabin Fever" on Feb. 10, 11, and 12. Then there will be another Big Flea in March. I'm also tentatively scheduled to teach a class @ the Rocking Horse Gallery in Fredericksburg, VA. I'll post more when everything is firmly set.

So... to all reading this...I wish you Happy Holidays and  a Wonderful New Year. (Resolution...completion...creativity...hope and contentment...!)
~Until next time....

"Bear Hugs 4U" Online Show

The online show is now closed. If anyone is still interested in any of the bears below, feel free to contact me by my phone number (below), or email me (Marty.Bumala@gmail.com).  My next show will be in Hunt Valley (see show schedule below for details).

I will start taking orders Friday November 4th at 8AM

HOW TO ORDER : I will be taking orders over the phone. I accept check and credit card (Visa, MasterCard, and American Express). Checks will need to be mailed to me before I can send your order. Call me at (703) 431-2089. I look forward to hearing from you.

"Sinaru" (Sold)

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"Sinaru" is a Fine example of a polar bear from arctic Alaska. Her name was discovered while perusing the atlas for a suitable name.

She is made of mohair and is fully jointed. She is stuffed with Poly-fil® and has glass eyes. Her pads are black suede. She has metallic-black glass bead necklace around neck. She is 12 inches tall.

Price: $140.00

(Shipping and Handling Included)

"Phoebe & Friend"

"Phoebe" is a little girl who loves to read to her teddy bear. Here she is reading about Saturn from her science book. She is a little shy because she has to wear glasses now. She also takes her book with her wherever she goes!

She is made of mohair and is fully jointed. She is stuffed with Poly-fil® and is weighted with shot. Her glass eyes were clear and were painted with brown metallic fingernail polish. Her dress and bloomers were hand made. She is 17 inches tall.

Her little "Friend" is also made of mohair, fully jointed, filled with Poly-fil®, and has glass eyes. He is 7 inches tall.

Price: $225.00

(Shipping and Handling Including)

Sold with vintage science book.

"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 12 inches tall. (He is made from the same pattern as "Herself.")

Price: $140.00

(Shipping and Handling Included)

 "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 12 inches. (She is made from the same pattern as "Himself.")

Price: $140.00

(Shipping and Handling Included)

"Himself and Herself"

Sold together Price: $250.00

(Shipping and Handling Included)

"Harris 1" (Sold)

I love working with the "Harris" pattern. He always seems serious and wise and a little bit shy. However this guys does think that a bright plaid bow is not too "over the top"!

He is made of mohair and is fully jointed. He is stuffed with Poly-fil® and has glass eyes. His pads and ear lining are trimmed mohair. He is 15 1/2 inches tall (heels to tips of ears ). His ears are wired.

Price: $175.00 SOLD

(Shipping and Handling Included)

"Harris 2"

This "Harris" seems a little older than his brother. He seems a little more laid back and he always looks like he has something to say. He prefers subtle plaids and seems content to be an observer!

He is made of mohair and is fully jointed. He is stuffed with Poly-fil® and has green glass eyes. His pads and ear linings are trimmed mohair. He is 15 1/2 inches tall (heels to tips of ears). His ears are wired.

Price: $175.00

(Shipping and Handling Included)

"Nordelle"                             "Nordette"

"Nordelle"

I was a little girl in the 1950's. I remember seeing the mother/daughter and the big sister outfits in the Montgomery Ward© mail order catalog (I used to cut them out and play paper dolls with them). Polka dots--white on a color--was very popular. My dress was red with white dots and it had a big swirly skirt. So when it came time to dress my two polar bear girls, I put them in purple with polka dots.

The taller girl is "Nordelle." She is the big sister who liked the dress first and really didn't want to match her little sister. She made sure at least one of the silly roses was in a more sophisticated spot.

"Nordette" wants to be just like her sister. She doesn't care what anyone says about the matching dresses.

"Nordette"

"Nordelle" and "Nordette" are made of mohair and are fully jointed. They are both stuffed with Poly-fil®and have glass eyes. Their dresses are hand made and their shoes are purchased doll shoes. They are both weighted with shot.

"Nordelle" is 15 inches and "Nordette" is 11 inches.

"Nordelle" (Stand included)

Price: $165.00

(Shipping and Handling Included)

"Nordette" (Stand included)

Price: $130.00

(Shipping and Handling Included)

Together Price: $275.00

"Pretty in Pink and Pinky"

"Pretty in Pink" or "PiP" as she is known o her friends and family loves the color pink. Pinkie is her little companion. They like to keep each other company and not get dirty!

"PiP" is made of mohair, is fully jointed, stuffed with Poly-fil®,  and has glass eyes. Her outfit is handmade. She is 8 inches tall.

"Pinky" is made of mohair, is fully jointed, stuffed with Poly-fil®, and has glass eyes. Her outfit is handmade. She is 5 inches tall.

"Pretty in Pink and Pinky" are sold as a set. (Wood box with flowered tiled top is included)

Price: $140.00

(Shipping and Handling Included)