Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

I have just listed Jameson the Christmas Clown in my Etsy shop  he's hoping for a home for Christmas. www.duffyantiques.etsy.com I have also listed my rocking toys at sale price.  Hope you have time to peek.  Thanks!

Thanks, Joanne - I'll be happy to see the English version in the new year

Aww, thank you, Vicki

Thanks so much, Becky !

Thanks for posting this, Peter.  I have tried to translate it, but no luck.  I'm still very thrilled with the article

Thanks so much, Becky and Vicki!  Three of these are sold, but the remaining three are now on my blog.  :o)

Vicki,
     I'm sorry you've had such a nasty experience with an etsy buyer.  Honestly, she should have contacted you first, explained she had misread the description and tried to settle it between you.  Can you ding her back with a negative or had you already giver her feedback?  I try not to give feedback until after mine is left.  It's hard but sometimes if they think they will get a negative as well, they rethink leaving one.  Big hugs to you, sweetie.

    hugs,

    Brenda

If you haven't visited the Teddiesworldwide Online Xmas show yet, it's wonderful!  Lots of teddies, looking for new homes.  Here's a few of the ones I have available.  Thanks for peeking and here's a link to the show.
http://backroadbears.com/TW/show/#axzz2CQFOmPEF

Great picture!!

A big congratulations to you, Natasha

The bears are all simply fabulous - congratulations Francy and Joanne!!!  I'm off to check out the rest of the winners

Jenny, that is funny and quite true LOL!  Getting older is not for the faint of heart :o)

Hmm, I have trifocals and to be honest, when I'm making my bears, reading a book or on the computer, I see the best, when I take my glasses off.  I've worn glasses since I was 9 years old and my eyes have changed so much over the years.  I still need them for longer distances, but my problem is, when I take them off and don't remember where I left them, I can't see well enough to find them lol!

He's lovely, Francesca :o)

I've listed a new 3 1/4 inch Hallowe'en bear on my blog:  www.duffyantiques.blogspot.com   There are a lot more pics on my blog, so I hope you stop by for a peek.    Thanks!

WOW, these are just wonderful!!!

This is Rufus Willoughby - a miniature undressed category bear     
This is Sadie May- a miniature dressed category bear 

It's wonderful to see so many familiar names in the list of finalists.  Congratulations, everyone!!

The announcement has been made for the Excellence in Bear Artistry Awards, 2012, and I am over the moon to say two of my bears have won Judges Choice in the Miniature Categories, Dressed and Undressed!  It's wonderful to see lots of familiar names and congratulations to everyone!  I'll post pictures of my bears later in the day.

2012 Judges Choices
We are very excited to announce all the artists who have been selected as the judges choice for each of the following categories. The overall standard was very high and for several of the categories there was very little between the scores. The public on-line voting will start from 1st Sept – 15th Oct 2012 when you will be able to see all the judges choices and then have the opportunity to vote for your favourites!
Miniature Bears 3.5” (9.5cm) and under
Dressed
Natascha Sabo -Lefty Bears, Germany
Ruth Bowman – Flutter-By Bears, UK
Brenda Power  -Duffyantiques, Canada

Undressed
Wendy Walker M.E. Bears – Australia
Brenda Power Duffyantiques – Canada
Maria Blee Blee Bears – UK

Bears 4” (10cm) – 12” (30cm)
Dressed
Ann-Marie Dodd – BearMe Too, Sweden
Elanor Andrews – Shantock Bears – UK
Sue Smith – Kesseys Bears, UK

Undressed
Paula Carter  – All Bear, UK
Lynn Bowie – Madabout Bears, UK
Ann-Marie Dodd – BearMe Too, Sweden

Bears 12.5” (31cm) – 18” (45cm)
Dressed
Katherine Hallam – Katie Rae Bears, UK
Chloe Johnson – Je Suis Lugly!,  UK
Cheryl Hutchinson – Bingle Bears, USA

Undressed
Kim Russell – Russell Bears, Australia
Yvonne Andrew – Bebbin Bears, UK
Jenny Johnson – Three O’Clock Bears, UK

Undressed Bears 18.5” (46cm) and above
Jenny Johnson – Three O’Clock Bears,  UK
Yvonne Andrew – Bebbin Bears, UK
Julie Shepherd – UK

Realistic Animals and Bears
Silke Borrmann – The Mountaineers , Germany
Jean & Bill Ashburner – Bear Bits, UK
Lisa Page – Arcas Designs, UK

Other Soft Sculptures
Shelly Allison – The Rabbit Maker, UK
Jenny Johnson – Three O’Clock Bears, UK
Elanor Andrews – Shantock Bears, UK

A Tableaux
Katherine Hallam – Katie Rae Bears, UK
Yvonne Andrew – Bebbin Bears, UK
Maria Collins – Puca Bears, Germany

The winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner of the Great Yorkshire Teddy Bear Event on Saturday 17th November 2012.

That's so cute!

She is a darling little lady, Ginie

He had a sweet 'sad" face.  He's lovely, Edie.

Thank you Ginie-Lee and Edie.  I appreciate your lovely comments.

Thanks so much, Becky.

I've just listed this tiny bear on my blog:  www.duffyantiques.blogspot.com   I haven't made many small ones lately and I had fun with it.  Hope you can stop by and take a peek.  Thanks!  :)

Hi Kassie, lovely to hear from you!!  I am so sorry to hear about your accident land hope you final eye surgery will allow you to make you wonderful bears, again!  Big hugs!

                Brenda