Showing posts with label Teddy Bear. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Teddy Bear. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Fall Update

I've been really busy and I haven't updated my activities for a while...

I got to got to the John C. Campbell Folk School in western North Carolina for a week. I decided to try something new for me and a little outside my comfort zone. I learned to work with materials I don't usually touch...fleece...foam...GLUE!!! I took a hand and rod puppet (like a "Muppet") class from an extremely talented puppeteer, David Stephens. It was hard work and I learned quite a bit. The rabbit I made named "Moxie" was easier to complete.
(David Stepens-Below hard at work)                                                  (Moxie waiting for some personality)

 (Here is my little "Miso" bear helping me put together my puppets)

The 2nd one was a little harder to complete. I played around with a few ideas for characters. It wasn't until I said out loud  "I just took this class to make a generic puppet" that I got my inspiration. I decided to make a generic puppet. I gave him a nose designed from a nose design for a leather nose for a teddy bear turned up-side-down. Then I used 2 plastic egg halves for his eyes. I glued in his tongue and topped his head with a bandanna. His name is "GEN-ERIC!!"
(Gen-Eric's Brain)

(Gen-Eric's arms)
(Gen-Eric waiting for ssome personality)
(Moxie the purple rabbit, and Gen-Eric the generic puppet)
(Me and David and the class of Puppets)

Check out David Stephens' websites "David Stephens Banjolicious" and "All Hands Productions"

Now I'm busy getting ready for the rest of my shows...pandas...snowman bears...tiny companions...lucky charms...marionette... etc.

--November 10,
The Hunt Valley Christmas Holiday Teddy Bear Show and Sale Sunday, 10:00am-3:30pm.
Embassy Suites Baltimore North Hotel 213 International Circle, Hunt Valley, Maryland

--November 16 and 17, Fairfax Holiday Craft Show  Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 3pm, at Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax, VA 22030. 

--December 6-8, McLean Holiday Crafts Show, McLean Community Center.
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m


Come Check us out!!

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Back From the Folk School

What a wonderful week at the John C. Campbell Folk School in North Carolina. Mostly Sunny and warm. Good and Plentiful food. Good times had by all!! Old and new friends, sage advice, and new skills (techniques). I want to take another class this year and a class for sure next year.

"Best Ever" was our class theme and this was the "best ever" class, "best ever" students (Joanna, Rita, me), and course...the best ever teacher Leslie Molen. I will highly recommend any of her classes anytime. In the past I've made a Santos Cage Doll and a marionette with Leslie--so this was my third class. We made a Chinese inspired needle sculpted doll-- Ling Li-Hua or Chun Woo. The basic doll is the same--it was the costuming that's different. I made a "hybrid" of sorts with the costuming--I made Ling Li's coat, shirt and pants and I made Chun Woo's hat and shoes--it all came out very cute. The new things I learned were needle sculpting the face, adding hand painted small wooden bead mounted on a toothpick into a socket, adding an overlay that covered the stitches and the eyeballs and then cutting away over the eyes to make the eye lids. Now I'm trying to figure out how I can use what I've learned with my bears!!

My plan is to sign up for a "Muppet" style puppet class in September.

 

 

-Me and Leslie


Next up for me and the bears will be the completion of my gallery piece for TBAI. Also my next show will be the DC Big Flea at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA July 20-21 2013. Check us out!!!

Friday, May 10, 2013

Some New Things and Updates

I'm really excited about my upcoming trip to the John C. Campbell Folk School on May 19-25. This time I'm taking a class with Leslie Molen...the 3rd time (Santos Cage Doll the first time, and Marionette the second time). She's a wonderful teacher, and I always have a good time!! And I always learn something new and I come home inspired creatively!! I can't wait!!! Mark is coming with me this time...he'll be painting. When we get back his mother will be visiting. It's always nice to see her. I'll also have to finish my gallery piece for TBAI. More about that later. So much to do, so little time.........

Here are some of my newest creations  that debuted at the D.C. Big Flea Antiques and Collectibles Show. They are still for sale: If you are interested in purchasing any of my bears or bunnies send me an Email for more info, or give me a call at (703) 263-0622:

"Bunting"                                                                                          "Dashwood"

"Jane Russell" 
                  "Ozma"

"Prim Tiny-Companions (T.C.)"
        "Rory"
 
                                                           *He can sit in these different poses*


"Russell"
"Suede & Berry"
 
"Suede Russell"

"Nougat and Tatoo" 


Monday, March 19, 2012

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!

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

"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)



(Sold)

"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)