Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Nope, Sue Ann is only nominated for a Golden Teddy this year.  But I'm always thrilled with whatever comes my way!!    My TBR came today and our Judi, as well as our Shelli, is nominated for a Golden Teddy also.  Hope I haven't inadvertently left someone out . . . if so, yell loudly!!  Also, Christine Pike has another interesting article in this mag, too.  It's about NOSES!!

Jane, you're a very cute girl along with your very cute bear!! 

Congrats, Janet, on your bear photo being published . . . sorry I didn't say something about it, too.  I knew of Millie Gage . . . that is very sad.  Danni - TBR is Teddy Bear Review, another of the USA bear magazines.  You know what I love, too??  Bear Creations - your Aussie mag.  I really like it a lot and get it whenever I go to shows.  Some dealer always has a bunch of back issues.

Hey, All.  Just wanted to point out that our Millie (Nina Potter) is featured in the Bruins 'n Buddies section of the new Teddy Bear and Friends issue (August 2005).  Also, our Christine Pike has written a great article on hunting down English bears.  For those who don't live in the USA and who might not know, TB&F is one of our bear magazines.  Congrats, Millie, on your cute bears, and Christine . . . your article is interesting reading.  Hugs to all . . .

Make that a couple of pounds of DARK chocolate and it's a deal!!    Of course you can use the name Beezley!  I certainly don't have a copyright on it so, as far as I'm concerned, it's up for grabs.  I just changed the spelling of Beasley.  Thought for an anime bear, the name should be a little wonky (I LOVE that word - thanks for bringing it up, Penny)! 

You are sooooo cute, Paula . . . just like your bears!! 

I think so, Dilu . . . your analysis works very well for me . . . NO RULES!!  YAHOO!! 

Penny, you're kidding us, of course!!    I looked at the photo of you on your website and found you to be QUITE attractive!!  And I'm NOT kidding!!  So, ladies, go ahead and post your photos . . . Penny is kidding!

Thank you much, ladies . . . I'm looking forward to seeing your anime creations!!

Hmmmm, Daphne . . . I do just the opposite.  I put in the eyes first, then position the ears based on the distance from the top of the eye.  Nose is last and centered between the eyes . . . like yours! 

Eau de Chicken Feed!

HA, Penny . . . you wonky girl!!  I prefer to finish the head first, then my bear can watch the rest of itself being made.  They like that, you know!! 

Oh my goodness . . . all of you are so beautiful!!  Just like your bears!  And, Rita, no way you look 66!   Because we are all different in our characteristics, our bears look different, too.  You've all seen what happens when a group of artists takes the same pattern and makes bears that are totally different looking.  I think that what's inside each artist determines what his/her bear is going to look like.  So, whether the resulting bear actually "looks" like its maker or not, that teddy contains LOTS of its creator's spirit!!           Boy, I can go on!!     

Ummmmmmm . . . I can just smell it now - fantastic!!  A LONG time ago - before all the "vanilla" perfumes came out - I loved that fragrance so much when I cooked with the flavoring, that I started using vanilla cooking flavor (Adam's Best) as a cologne.  EEEEEKKKK, that was desperation!  Now, guess I could smear some dark chocolate around . . . naw, I'm not THAT desperate!! 

Welcome back, friend Shelli.  Sounds as if you had a very happy, successful, wonderful anniversary trip to Disney, CA!!  We missed you and are glad you have returned to inspire us further.  Carry on!!:D

Thank you all SO VERY MUCH!!  Since Beezley was going down a road that's new to me, I wasn't sure what would turn up!   But very big hugs to all of you . . . I appreciate so much the positive feedback that encourages me to try another!  Diane, thanks so much, too, for reporting your friend's reaction!  I am totally flattered that she thinks I'm famous   I'm just Sue Ann . . . unkown from a very small town on the plains of west Texas . . . who happened to have the incredible luck to discover teddy bears and the whole community of bear people!!  A wonderful bunch of people you are, too!!  Every last one of you!! 

Yes, yes, thanks for sharing . . . we all can relate, I think!  Wonderful! 

Thanks, ladies, for your compliments on my kitty Pixie.  I modeled her after my Russian Blue cat, also named Pixie.  I'm REALLY sorry that the fur is no longer available.  As I think Kjeld with Intercal said, it was a fur that coats were made out of and I can see why . . . it's luscious!

Hayley, I'm willing to part with 1/2 yard of the alpaca . . . will that be enough to make your koala?

This is Beezley (10"), my very first attempt at anime.  I already know how I'm going to change the next attempt.  Smaller ears, maybe a little shorter arms and legs, and "stubbier" paw pads.  I also will probably use a different design of mine . . . one with a rounder head.  Anyhoo, so much for my "foray into anime"!! 

  This is what the original design looked like.  This bear - Kip - was made four years ago.

Beezley is finally finished!   I gotta download my digital photos to the computer, then will get one up.  See ya!

Oooooh - I sincerely hope not!!

Oooops . . . I got about three weeks ahead of your meeting time!    Anyway - when it does get here, have a great time!

Yes, Hayley, I do know the fur you are "refurring" to!!   I have a whole yard of it and would be willing to share it with you if you don't get the look you want by dyeing white alpaca.  Just let me know!