All kinds of everything bears ... (Page 2) / Tips & Techniques / Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

All Bear by Paula
Kent
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All Bear Jan 3, 2006

Julia, I see you enjoy colour too! As you say, I do have ALL colours - I don't like to be limited! bear_original

Matilda Huggington-beare
WA
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matilda Jan 3, 2006

What a wonderful site to pop into. EYE CANDY galore!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what brilliantly coloured bears you have all made.

Paula you make it so hard to choose. I now have no idea which 'ALLBEAR' I want.

Judi.... just cant leave without saying... that rabbit of yours has the most spectacular face. luv it luv it luv it.

Sassy Bears & Fabrics
Aurora, Colorado
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WONDERFUL, EXCELLENT BEARS!!
I don't care for dressed bears and prefer the color, texture and design in the actual fur instead. These are all perfect examples of the style I love!!
Yes, definately 'eye candy'! bear_wub

All Bear by Paula
Kent
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All Bear Jan 4, 2006

I'm with you Stephanie, I like to see design, colour and texture created from fur - that's definitely what floats my boat!! bear_happy

Mountain Dreamer Bears
wooly woods of Missouri, USA
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Bonnie Jan 4, 2006

Wow! What a whole lot of marvelous bears! bear_wub You are all so talented.
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

I'm very inspired. I've got to get off this computer and go make something.

BEAR ME SHOOTKA
Vladivostok, RUSSIA
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plushkinbear Jan 5, 2006

Stephanie, Paula I'm with you too!!]

I admire those gorgeous dresses, costumes fancy clothes....BUT I love fur fur fur fur!!! bear_wub bear_tongue

Cleathero Creations
Ripley, Queensland
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Cleathero Creations Jan 5, 2006

Wow they are spectacular... I have lots of scraps but they are all different textures, lengths and types so I don't know whether I can put anything together with those.

All Bear by Paula
Kent
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All Bear Jan 5, 2006

I bet you can Bronwen ... the only limitation is imagination!

SHELLI MAKES
Chico, California
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Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorJan 5, 2006

I've not ventured too far into making bears from scraps. The one I did make was one of my favorite bears ever, SWEETIE. She's made from two close colors of mohair of the same type; only difference being color. Her pic is above, in the rosy neck ruff.

Personally, I have always thought Michelle Lamb -- who, yes, can do no wrong where I'm concerned -- to be a real master (like many of you here!) at making scrap bears. They have a gentleness and a blended, not-harshly-outlined, look to them that's charming. I'm posting one of her photos too, of a bear from a year or so ago named TIRAMISU. Pretty, no?

Cleathero Creations
Ripley, Queensland
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Cleathero Creations Jan 5, 2006

We will see paula after I have finished the dog I am trying out then I will look at what i have. bear_noexpression
I am just not sure whether I have enough of anything to try and make a base for it to build off of. i will have to lay it all out and have a look.

Flying Fur Studios
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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psichick78 Jan 5, 2006

Those are two great examples Shelli!
I really like how in your bear, and michelle's bear, the colors blend soo well. I'll have to keep that in mind for future.

Past Time Bears
Double Oak, Texas
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SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorJan 6, 2006

Both bears are simply gorgeous, Shelli - thanks for sharing!

All Bear by Paula
Kent
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All Bear Jan 6, 2006

Two gorgeous bears Shelli - I have to be honest though, I like your's the best! It has such a beautiful expression and the detailing is lovely.

Patsy Lake Bears
Sydney
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patsylakebears Jan 6, 2006

Paula your Bears are wonderful .......

Patsy Lake Bears
Sydney
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patsylakebears Jan 6, 2006

Shelli what beautiful bears I love them both ......... sweetie is a good name for her

Wind Lake. Wisconsin
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lbbears Jan 6, 2006

It is truly exciting to see eveyone's beautiful bears. They are all so beautiful :clap:
Laurie

Estelles canal bears and Tod Teddies
Todmorden West Yorkshire
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Estelle Jan 6, 2006

one day my bears will look as good :clap:

Fred-i-Bear
Johannesburg
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fredbear Jan 6, 2006

Stunning bears bear_original
Lynette

SHELLI MAKES
Chico, California
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Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorJan 6, 2006

Cuuuuuuuuuuuuutttttttttttttteeeeee!

Country Bears
England
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clare14 Jan 6, 2006

Awww Gina,

Your bear is adorable - I'm in love............... bear_wub it so reminds me of my brother's puppy.....I'll have to post an up to date picture when I get to see her!!!

Great job!!!

Past Time Bears
Double Oak, Texas
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SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorJan 7, 2006

Very cute, Gina!

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Jennskains Jan 7, 2006

I have found inspiration from all the pictures!

All Bear by Paula
Kent
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All Bear Jan 7, 2006

How lovely to see your inspiration in the fur Gina! Very sweet bear!

It's great to hear that this thread has inspired some of you!! bear_original

Terries Bears
Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
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Terrie Jan 7, 2006

Wow! There are so many great bears, this thread has been a real treat to read. I like to use patterned fabrics to get different looks as well as well as different fabrics.
Patches, in pinks and purples was made from 6 different mohair sweaters that I cut up and sewed back together patchwork style.
The two-toned mink bunny is Daisy. For Wiley I used brown mohair and a checkered sweater, Domino is a combination of a short black & long white faux fur and the little guys, Chipper and Picasso are patterened vintage long pile.