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!