Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Oh My!  Aren't you a sillikins!

YES!! We missed you and knew you were gone~!

Now what a wonderful, fantabulous trip you had!  I am so happy for you, as it sounds like everything was wonderful. 

Congrats on obtaining one of Laura Lynn's bears, they are such cutie pies.

Glad to have you back, safe and sound!

Now was that 10 days with no bear making?  Get to work girl!  Time's a wasting!

Welcome Home!

gollyhugs

dilu

Thank you for follwing up Sue Ann....didn't get back in time. 

What a fab story in TBR about you and mom and great piccys of you too!  Congrats!

gollyhugs
dilu

gonna Miss you, Miss Judikins-,but you'll have such a wonderful outing, and memories are so precious.

Love
di

DON'T MESS WITH MOM
The Childs Comments and Thoughts

My son came home from school one day,
with a smirk upon his face.
He decided he was smart enough,
to put me in my place.

"Guess what I learned in Civics Two,
that's taught by Mr. Wright?
It's all about the laws today,
The 'Children's Bill of Rights.'

It says I need not clean my room,< BR>don't have to cut my hair
No one can tell me what to think,
or speak, or what to wear.

I have freedom from religion,
and regardless what you say,
I don't have to bow my head,
and I sure don't have to pray.

I can wear earrings if I want,
and pierce my tongue & nose.
I can read & watch just what I like,
get tattoos from head to toe.

And if you ever spank me,

I'll charge you with a crime.
I'll back up all my charges,
with the marks on my behind.

Don't you ever touch me,
my body's only for my use,
not for your hugs and kisses,
that's just more child abuse.

Don't preach about your morals,
like your Mama did to you.
That's nothing more than mind control,
And it's illegal too!

Mom, I have these children's rights,
so you can't influence me,
or I'll call Children's Services Division,

better known as C.S.D."

Mom's Reply and Thoughts

Of course my first instinct was
to toss him out the door.
But the chance to teach him a lesson
made me think a little more.

I mulled it over carefully,
I couldn't let this go.
A smile crept upon my face,
he's messing with a pro.

Next day I took him shopping
at the local Goodwill Store..
I told him, "Pick out all you want,
there's shirts & pants galore.

I've called and checked with C.S.D.
who said they didn't care
if I bought you K-Mart shoes
instead of those [SPAM] Airs.

I've canceled that appointment
to take your driver's test.
The C.S.D. is unconcerned
so I'll decide what's best."

I said "No time to stop and eat,
or pick up stuff to munch.
And tomorrow you can start to learn
to make your own sack lunch.

Just save the raging appetite,
and wait till dinner time.
We're having liver and onions,
a favorite dish of mine."

He asked "Can I please rent a movie,
to watch on my VCR?"
"Sorry, but I sold your TV,
for new tires on my car.
I also rented out your room,

you'll take the couch instead.
The C.S.D. requires
just a roof over your head.

Your clothing won't be trendy now,
I'll choose what we eat.
That allowance that you used to get,
will buy me something neat.

I'm selling off your jet ski,
dirt-bike & roller blades.
Check out the 'Parents Bill of Rights',
It's in effect today!

Hey hot shot, are you crying,
Why are you on your knees?
Are you asking God to help you out,
instead of C.S.D..?"

Send to all people that have teenagers or have already raised teenagers,
or have children who will soon be teenagers or those who will be parents someday
OR ANYONE WHO'D JUST GET A LAUGH ..I love this One!!!

from a MOM

I thank my dear friend Sandra H J from NZ for sharing this with me....

go hug s cat!  they will always love you-as long as you feed them!

Really cute Laura Lynn, and so kind of you to offeer them to all the Talkers.

gollyhugs
dilu

What a bummer, I am sorry...hope you get it straightened out....

hugs
dilu

It sounds like a wonderful book....Old?  used book?  Name?

thanks for sharing

gollyhugs
dilu

How cute!  Love the question!

I explained it to Rick this way....Nancy, or Judi or Sue Ann or Kimmy or.....made it...that makes it special-they put their love and effort and blood and sweat and tears into this bear, just for me!  I have to have it.

It works every time....so far.....but I do try not to press my luck......

Good Luck!

gollyhugs

dilu

You don't want a color that clashes with any of your bears.....do you have a color wheel and are you more traditional in your color choices?

If yes, you do have a wheel, I would hold it against the bears one at a time under the same lighting as you are likely to have at hugglets, and see which looks good with most of them.

Don't forget what florescent lighting does to colors

Were it me I would probably use a rich russet with an ecru antique table toper on the diagonal-then add flowers, maybe some display only items, your cards, the TT flyers that sort of thing and then the bears...or gollies.....None of this probably helps, but

I am sure everyone will want to see what you do end up doing.

So glad you are back, you really were missed!

gollyhugs
dilu

I love it when smart women have the answers! 

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So Glad that you are back Miss Jane!!!!

You were missed, and I am terribly sorry about the health issues....aren't they a drag, they get in the way at the most inconveinent time~!!!

honestly......

But you are up and running now, and so is your computer ,so alls well in GB.

Happy to have you back, brusies and all, dear lady...    

gollyslobberkisses with soft turkish cotton towels to wipe up the mess

dilu

Oh Aleta,

Yes, there isn't a one of us who doesn't get that antsiness inside....sorry there has been so much in the way of distraction....

Its a glass half empty half full kind of thing.

I like the two week notice of Lisa's.......I'm thinking of telling the hubby its 2 months though....wonder how that'lll go over.....

Love your new avatar Lisa, such a darling little princess/fairy bear....great colors

golllyhugs

don't get frustrated make something

dilu

What a down home real and sweet story Brenda!  Poor Corson, well, wont he have a story to tell when hes older....Mom stripping in the back yard.......

Thanks for sharing-you tell a great story

hugs
dilu

Way to go Bobbie!  You handled the situation like the pro that you are and it worked.

As for the second bear maker, the one who sent apologies?

Good for him/her!!!  It  takes a big person to admidt when they are wrong and apologize to whom they offended....

I hope you are feeling some resolution and are able to relax a bit now.

You did what you did for your reputation, but It may remind the editors and there is a reason they hire fact checkers.....

Thanks, what you did will help us all.

dilu

Hi Anne Marie,

This subject comes up frequently so

PLEASE LADIES, BE NICE

,  :crackup:  while we discuss the topic, because it is an important topic.

If you were to put a bear up at B4B ior ebay and it sold for $ 500.00 then you know the buying public will spend that!

BUT

If you pay attention to the overall economy and you see inflation and you see recession starting, and your bear doesn't sell for even the cost of materials, let alone time, then you know something else is happening.

When TT first started I was admonished that I was selling too cheap.  So I gently raised my reserve, based on what i honestly felt the golly was worth.

Now they are going for alot more than when I started, but I factor in the improvements, the innovative style that I have with the ballet gollies, and the extra time this all takes, and quess what?

Its a wash- they are going for about                             the same as when I started.

but they are going.

And in today's market I think thats pretty good.  I know a lot of bears and gollies are not selling,  so I feel lucky and blessed.

Yes, I would love to sell a gollie for $500 but that day hasn't arrived yet. 

So lets see what others have to say.....

Thank you Anne Marie

gollyhugs
dilu

Sonya,  how adorable, what a great wardrobe these pups have, I love the Chinese brocade.....very chic.....

dilu

PS  Try Sassys bears and fabrics, she has wonderful craft velour and buck suede....its all I use for my gollies now.....

http://www.sassybearsandfabrics.com/

She is a memebr of TT and such a great gal.....

dilu

For a 6 inch or less gollie I think either would be grand.  The bigger thegolly the longer the mohair is my watch word....It also depends on firs or boys....sometimes on the little girls you want to curl a little or add ribbons etc.

I also needlefelt black rovings onto the head, and curls as I go. 

Another option is black yarn unraveled and needlefeltd onto the head.....

the mohair I sew on as an intregal part of the head piece, and the shape of the side pieces and back piece determine the shape of the head

Here's a secret about gollies, as long as they don't have a mouth they can't complain.  keep that in mind if you start making a lot pf them./

Another secret, when sewing black on black with black h thread it can be difficult for you to see.  That's good because no one else can see either, therefore I will frequently zigzag black mohair pieces onto the thead shape prior to seing the thead together and stuffing.

If you have any more questions let me know.

hugs

dilu

Isn't moving into a new home exciting?  Congratulations, I hope you have so much fun turning your new house into a wonderful home!

Pictures???

gollyhugs
dilu

Chloe, absolutely wonderful~!!  Both piccys are adorable, but I lean towards 2 too

hugs
dilu

PS, on your hand are you rubbing the tissue around the surgical spot to assist in the return of feeling and also keep down the possibility of adhesions?  Thuis really helps, start very slow and very gently.....

I hope you are feeling tip top in no time.....

dilu

For hand sewing using Sassy fabric for bears I like silk thread, doubled , and i like it because the thread can be the exact same color, silk is quite strong, and it disappears into the fur and you don't see it.......

I wish i could find more uphostery fabric colors, I think I placed an order with Intercal, but I forget.....but i want to use it for embelishments on quilts,

In short i advocate as much thread in all different weights and colors as you can afford.  For basic sewing try the Atlanta Thread Company on line....maxi lock for 1.99 , instead of JoAnn's sale at 2.99....

OK rayong is nice too but not strong, use it for embelishments.....

hugs
dilu