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Daphne,
I love both bunnies you've posted. They are so simple and cute! 
Hugs,
Alison
Nataly,
Bernhard is great as are your other bears pictured. I especially like the bear with the pumpkin.
Hugs,
Alison
I love her. Then again, if everyone hasn't figured it out, I LOVE PINK! Of course, this bunny would be adorable in any color but is even more fabulous because she is pink! Great job!
Hugs,
Alison
Denise,
I had to peek on on this bear again because I have figured out why he has captured me. Those eyes, they are my black lab, Dolan's eyes. You many want to consider a name change to Dolan!
Hugs,
Alison
Wonderful! I thought this was a picture of a child in a costume when I first looked at it. Amazing artistry!
Hugs,
Alison
Denise,
You know I love all of your bears. But this one may be my new favorite. His face is so sweet! :clap:
Hugs,
Alison
Marlys, How did I make the packaging look official??? It is official! I bought real chocolate bunnies and my son ate them so I could have the boxes! If you go to my website, on the available page there is a slide show of all of the pics. I made my son pose for a picture in exchange for the chocolate bunnies. :photo: He happily obliged. He's hoping I make more bunnies this week so he can have more chocolate!
Hugs,
Alison
Thanks gals! These were definitely FUN! But, it was harder than I thought to make those silly eyes from clay. I haven't touched the stuff in years. I bet the kids could have made the eyes better and faster than their mom!
Hugs!
Alison
I was wondering if anyone has received the latest issue of Teddy Bear Review magazine. It mailed out on April 1. I let my subscription expire. :doh: I have renewed it. However, the arrival will be delayed. I submitted for the functional bears article and was wondering if they used my piece? If someone can take a peek for me, I would be most appreciative.
Thanks!
Alison
Heather,
Please do ask that Ma'Sal read all of THESE comments. I didn't see the ill hearted comments that you speak of, but took just a minute to go back and read them. I can certainly understand how she would feel when reading such things. I think some people are jealous of her talent. They are trying to figure out just how she makes THE MOST AMAIZING soft sculpture art on earth. And they are mad that they can't do it. Instead of adoration of her fine artistry, they pick it apart. Ma'Sal rivaled by no one and should not pay attention to such drivel! Some people need to learn the lesson, "If you can't say anything nice, then don't say nothin' at all!" You are very lucky to own her wild kitty. And, thank you for posting on her behalf.
Hugs,
Alison
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Edie,
I love this guy! I really love elephants but have never made one. Perhaps I will design one soon. Jumbel has given me inspiration!
Hugs,
Alison
I wasn't got today. Thanks goodness. The kids always try to pull something over on me on April 1st. We still have an on-going prank with my husband. My daughter bought a swimming suit this week. It was on a hanger that was shaped like a woman, a clear woman with a hanger for a head. So, we dressed this woman hanger up and put on an alien mask that the kids wore one Halloween. She's laying in bed! My husband came home, saw her and I played dumb. I told him I wasn't falling for any of his pranks. The kids sneaked in the room and hid her. I finally gave in and agreed to look at the alien in bed. She was miraculously gone! The kids put her back. He found her again. Then, she was gone. She's been appearing and disappearing for the past few hours. I haven't seen her yet My husband is convinced that I don't know anything about this. Meanwhile the kids are having fun sneaking about the house with the alien woman. I think I'll have them hang her in the shower next! 
But, the best joke was one my husband and I played on my daughter this evening. Kelsey is 15 an notorious for her VERY long showers. So, we turned off the main water line to the house when she was in the shower. You should have heard the squealing. We just ignored it. She finally came out, wrapped in a towel with shampoo in her hair. If I had been thinking clearly, I would have had my camera ready. She was madder than a wet hornet!
I hope you all had a little fun this April Fool's Day!
Hugs,
Alison
Cathy,
I can't help you but my friend Janice Woodard, Booh Bears, knows how to do this. She's out of town right now but when she gets back, email her. I would try her next week. She's a member of Teddy Talk so you should be able to send her a private message. She's so sweet and I'm sure will help you if she can.
Hugs,
Alison
Brenda,
How old is your pup now? You said that your dog looses interested after 30 minutes of class. DUH! If a training session if more than 30 minutes for a young pup, find a new trainer. How long can you hold a 3 year old human's attention? And, your traininer thinks he can hold a puppies attention longer? I trained my head strong lab myself. I started the day after I brought him home. I would work with him for 10 minutes at a time. That's it. I did this several times a day because that's all he could handle at first. The training sessions increased the older he got. He's a great dog! Momma's big boy at 85 pounds lean. When I ask if he loves mommy, I get a big, "Woof!"
Be firm with your dog and firm with your family and friends. Don't allow them to let your dog misbehave. Tell them he is in training and they must follow the rules too. No jumping up, etc. I had friends would encourage my dogs to jump up on them. It's so cute when they are little, but not when they grow into big hairy beasts! Be firm and you shall become the top dog of the house!
Hugs,
Alison
Best wishes to you and your family! We'll look forward to seeing more baby pictures in the fall.
Hugs,
Alison
Millie,
It was a video and started playing for me right after I posted! Pork Chop is beautiful. And, how her tail wagged when she saw your nephew. How wonderful!
Hugs,
Alison
Millie,
Great story! But, I can't see the picture of Pork Chop. 
I would love to see this walker hound. I used to have one years ago. I now have a red tick hound that I rescued from starvation, along with her brothers. My sister has the boys, Poncho and Lefty. We kept the little girl, Darra. She's just a doll, not too bright, but sweet as punch. I do hope that Pork Chop will fully recover and find a loving home. Give your nephew a big hug from me for saving Pork Chop. How proud you all must be.
Hugs,
Alison
I think this is the smallest creation I've seen of yours. Great detail, so adorable!
Hugs,
Alison
Edie,
I love her eyes. What amazing detail for such a tiny little bear!
Hugs,
Alison
