Saturday, December 10, 2011

New Holiday Panda Bear

Happy Saturday!
I hope you are staying warm wherever you are! 

Today I wanted to introduce my new bear "Hana".  She is a beautiful black and white panda made of mohair.  I am really loving this new design of mine :o)  I hope you all are too!  If you would like to read more about Hana, she is available on Bear Pile.  
I hope you like her :o)





Have a wonderful Christmas! 
*Jeannette


Saturday, November 5, 2011

Shows!

The Teddies Worldwide online show preview began last night and let me just say, there is an amazing display of talent over there!!  If you haven't already checked it out, go take a look.  While you are there you can vote for your favorite bear in each category.  
Here is my preview bear, Gwendolyn.



Also,  the Who is Who in Bear Making show starts today in just a few short hours!  Don't forget to stop by and visit all the wonderful bears that everyone has to offer! 
As for me, I am getting ready to head off to Ann Arbor for the Christmas show!  I will be checking my e-mail periodically while we are on our way there.
Have a great weekend everyone!  I hope to see some of you in Michigan tomorrow!

*Jeannette


Saturday, October 29, 2011

Online Show Preview

It has been so busy around here!  I'm still busting my hump trying to get ready for these shows, but I wanted to take a minute to post my little sneak peak here for the Who is Who in Bearmaking Online Show.  I hope you will be able to stop by and take a look next weekend, November 5 & 6.  If you visit the webpage you can find out what time the show starts where you live.

I hope you all have a Safe and Happy Halloween!!
Take care,
*Jeannette

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Happy Sunday everyone! 
I just wanted to share our new family member with you all today :o)
This is bear, our rottweiler puppy, he is six weeks old.  He is a handful, but so cute!  I haven't gotten much done since we got him on Friday, I have to keep a close eye on him.  He gets into everything and he likes to chew, chew, chew!  I am impressed at how well he is doing with housebreaking though!  He seems to be a quick learner.
We have been talking about getting another rottweiler for a while now.  We had to have our other rott put to sleep three years ago due to cancer and we really miss him a lot!
  I'm sure this little guy is going to be a wonderful addition to our family.  :o)






In my free time (LOL!)  I am busy working on bears.  I have three shows coming up in November! 
on November 5 & 6.  I will post my sneak peek photo here on my blog soon.

~  I will also be in Ann Arbor, Michigan on November 6 for the Teddy bear  gallery show.   You can find a list of participating artists and some preview photos on the Bright Star Promotions webpage.

~Then I will be participating in the Teddies Worldwide online bear show November 18 - 20.  Preview starts November 4th.

   Whew!  I've got my work cut out for me!  I better get back to sewing!! 

I obviously haven't had much time for working on minis, but hopefully after the bear shows are done I can get back to it!  I am looking forward to the  Wee "C " Miniature show and sale on November 11!  I am also taking a class with Lisa Engler!  We will be making a beautiful sewing cabinet in 1" scale!  I am so excited!!

Ok, I really better get back to work now!  I hope you all enjoy what is left of the weekend!

*Jeannette

Friday, September 9, 2011

A little sneak peak before the show

I have been busy busy busy getting ready for this weekends bear show!  I am happy to say that all the bears are now tagged and photographed and ready to make their big debut on Sunday :o) 
I took a few group photos to share here on the blog.  I have tried to create a variety of little critters. 
Lots of beautiful fall colors!  This is my favorite time of year!!


"Horace", "Honey" & "Spencer"

"Bei-jing", "Noah" & "Rosabel"

The Ellies



"Chloe"


The Little Ones

Time to get these guys and gals packed up safely! 
If you are not able to make it to the show, and would like to be notified afterwards of any remaining bears, please let me know.  I will be happy to make a note of which bear you are interested in so that I can contact you if he/she is still available.  :o)
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! 

Please take a moment on Sunday to remember those who lost their lives or loved ones in the terror attacks on 9/11/2001. 

Monday, August 29, 2011

A Few Minis From the Bishop Show

A group of us went to the Chicago Miniatures Show yesterday and had a really good time!  I brought home just a few little things, but I am really happy with what I found :o)  Of course there are a few things that I wish I would have gone back for, but that seems to be the way it always goes, LOL!

I was really happy to finally find the door latches that I have been wanting for the Harry Potter shops!  I have been looking everywhere for these!  I bought them from Mini-tiques, but I have to order a couple more from her because she had sold out of the other two styles I wanted.

I found this really pretty white vase and mossy clay pot at Carol's Bloomers


The large white flower pot and the little cutting boards came from Dragonfly International.  The little cutting boards are also something that I have been wanting for a while, and I couldn't pass up the flower pot.  I thought it would look great with a big fern in it.


These cute little candy dishes were a great find!  I love them!  These are from Barbara Anderson Miniatures.  She had them in an assortment of beautiful colors.



I apologize for the terrible pictures!  I am still trying to figure out my new camera and I can't seem to get the lighting right. 

I better get back to work on some bears now!  There are only about two weeks left until the Valparaiso Doll and Bear Show!

I hope you have a great day!
*Jeannette
   


Monday, August 1, 2011

New Bears to Share and Blogger Problems

 
 
Hi everyone! Sorry about the length of time between posts!! There is just so much going on!
I have some bears and other stuff that I would like to share today, and also a question for anyone who might be able to help. :o)


First the bears!

"Kobi" 


"Finn"


"Shea"


"Ambrosia"


"Charlotte"

These guys and gals are available on my Bear Pile page if you would like to take a look at them.  :o) 
I am now working on the bears I will be taking with me to the next show.   I will be at the Valparaiso Dolls & Friends show on September 11.  The show hours are 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.  If you would like more info or directions, just let me know. 
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Now, I am wondering if anyone else out there is still having problems with blogger??  I still can't leave comments on most of the blogs I follow, I can't join new blogs and I can't even view my own list of followers!   It is just my computer though, it all works fine when I use Gregg's laptop.  Is there something I am missing here, LOL!    I have been sad about not being able post comments for people and not being able to enter all the lovely giveaways out there!  Help!
 
Also,  I think I have decided to combine my website and blog together, just to make things easier for myself.   I want to add the page links to the top of my blog like I have seen some of you do, but I am not sure where to start.  Can anyone point me in the right direction?  Pretty Please!  :o)  I would really appreciate any help you can give me!!
 
I hope you are all having a great summer! 
Take care!
*Jeannette