Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

When I decided to sell my bears I thought long and hard about the name I was to use.  In the end I came upon the idea of taking part of my name and my husband's name to become 'Sarian', (Sarah & Ian).  I wanted to involve him in some way as he has been my biggest fan and has never complained when the bears have had moments of taking over my life!    Anyway, since the beginning of Sarian Miniature Bears I've never come across anyone or anything by that name until today...

A lady has started a part time job where I work and her first name happens to be Sarian.  I have to admit that I was mighty surprised and felt compelled to ask her where the name came from.  She told me that she has looked into it in the past as she wanted to know the history and as far as she is aware, it is an ancient Welsh name.  When I told her the reason I was asking was because that's the name I use for my bears and the website, her expression turned to one of wide-eyed delight and she exclaimed "... so you're the lady who makes those lovely, tiny bears...?"  I couldn't believe it!    She told me that she kept coming across my website when she was researching her name.  She was also amused to hear that it was a name I thought I'd just made up...

So, what a small world it is and so full of coincidences.  Who would have thought that with all the moving around Ian and I have done since I started on my bear making path, it would be in a town in Wales where I would meet someone with the same name as my bears.

I also learnt from Sarian today that there is also a type of strawberry called Sarian, which she grows in her garden, obviously feeling compelled to do so because of the rare name.  I'm happy to say that I will be sampling some in the summer   

I just wanted to share this novel little tale with you all...

Hugs,

Sarah  :hug:

He's a great little character!     Well done on the needle felting too.  It's something I keep meaning to try but never seem to be able to get the time to experiment.

He's great and I love all the accessories too.       There's no way your customer won't be pleased!

  Wow!  Lovely colours, lovely eyes and the nose is just gorgeous too!    :clap:

    Great character!   

Hi Wendy, the rabbit has been made with a bright orange vintage upholstery fabric.  I bought it a long time ago with some other colours but can't remember where from now - I think it came from Canada.... if memory serves me right.

The green tail, however, is Sassy fur.  Sassy has done wonders for the miniaturists!   

Eva & Shane, thank you for your lovely words too.   

You bear is wondeful!  Well done on your first design  :clap:  :clap:

Here is my latest rabbit.  She is 4.1" from top of head to heel and her full details can be viewed on my website.

Sarian Miniature Bears are now on Facebook too, join us at:  http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pag … 2306288175

This is one of my orders which I've now completed for a lady who asked for this style of bear with bent legs in brown colours, which was to be named Roferupo.  She has taken the first two letters of all her grandchildrens' names and put them together to make up the name for the bear, which will go to live with her daughter.  A great way to name a bear!   

He is 3" tall seated.

  Yossy is great!  He looks very huggable   

Hugs,

    Great little bear.  I love that fabric and the scruffiness it gives the bear - like he's had a lifetime of hugs  :hug:

How wonderful!  What a great guy - love everything about him - the fur, colours, expression, pose....   

       He's just great and made me smile lots!  He has a rockstar look about him - must be the "barnet"....

Hugs,

  Totally cute!  Her face is adorable but you can see some cheekiness in there too   

    Oh, I'm smitten...  Your little ellies are like chocolate; you always want more....         Unfortunately my purse is ruling my heart... 

Hugs,

She is wonderfully expressive!  :clap:  I love the colours too and the pattern on the footpads.   

     She's loads of fun!  Love those legs and feet.   

Fantastic!       The 2nd and 3rd pictures really tickled me    ...great poses.  You almost expect them to pop out of the photos they look so realistic 

Hugs,

    They are truly a work of art!  I really admire your skill and your eye for details.  Amazing work  :clap:  :clap:

Thank you everyone for taking the time to browse and comment on Little Love - a pocket sized bundle of love.  He might be tiny but he's full of big love to give his new owner, whoever that may be...   

     They're both great!  Love the bears and love the useful accessories too...   

     She's a real cutie-pie   

Another guy to make you smile...   

    Really cute little guy!  Love him   

Such a cute little girl - very pretty face