special gift

it has been late for me to update the good stuff, as i mentioned, i was lucky to have my first blog giveaway, just can't imagine it arrives just a few days after i got the notification.


I love the whole package, there is a box tied with net stripe, another knots with ribbons and vintage flower, open the box, a mild scent approaching me, just like opening our linen wardrobe, underneath the tissue paper, there are 2 separate item, my hands are busy, just can't wait to pick up the darling little girl, Paula and give her a soft hug, i love to touch her nose, as flat as mine ;) i was surprised by the hand feel, it's really hard, do you know i wish i can accomplish this level of stuffing long? i still don't know how to do this...



on the other side of the package, is a set of envelop with the bears image on top, it seems to receive a special letter for bear, Paula, and it marks at: Paula's Travel Paper, with bear artist contact information, when i pulled out the card, is a certificate of bear's identity together with her mother, Janice's signature.
And at last there is also a small swing tag, the design are co-ordinates with the pieces which i described above. They are under careful estimation and also it's a unique graphic design crafts. The total satisfaction is 100 %.
What an amazing gift i received!

my bonus

it's not the time for year end bonus, but i am sure that there are something more valuable than this.
i was informed on the last day of 2011, i win the blog giveaway! Did i tell you that i haven't win anything since i started blogging? This bear, Paula was made by Janice Woodard, she is one of my favourite bear artist in US. Her design is feminine and i am also the one who love to collect vintage stuff and lace. So, you can imagine how i fall in love with her furry friends.
If you want to know more about Janice design, just press the top right photo.
And here, i would like to show my first cake making with my kids, the blueberry cheesecake, the menu is shared from another UK bear artist,
today i share this cake with my neighbors and their kids, they love the flavor and texture, and don't mind my failure of the burnt digestive biscuit base... hehe, they are so generous :P
this is a lovely world for sharing and giving, Give and take, i have the responsibility to share something , finger crossedxx

Happy New Year!

a letter from Australia

Here is the follow up of the charity event to Bears That Care in Melbourne.
I receive a letter from the host, a copy of auction catalogue and a limited lapel.
The most exciting thing is to hear that the positive response on fund raising and participation on donation bears. They are from different countries all over the world. The event started at night with 50 auction bears. Though i am not there, but i know there are lots of hard work behind of every people work on this raffle sales.
I wish i can come over one day, if not, or i can join next year...
If you wish to participate next year, try to visit their website: http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
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The cover bear of the BTC lapel pin is from Rosey Day, Australia. I am glad to have one for a festive gift and also reminds me to show our support of the ovarian research






once again, thank you for the online German magazine for posting this event:
http://www.teddybear-news.info/news2011/bears_that_care.html

Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire

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a brief description over my blog, wish you enjoy your Christmas with this warmth of chestnuts lie on your palm.
i recently working on some decoration for this seasonal greetings.
instead of having big meal, it's my favourite food in winter. actually i love the shape and proportion of chestnut and bring this into my design.
if this is a decoration, i wonder how it can be hang over the tree with the head...?
i follow what i learn so far to add the double joint neck so it can also hang 45degree against the wall or door.
attached some photos on my development of idea.

we know bears that care

Girls cares, women care, men care? bears that care?

This is the most recent bear project which i committed to do for the charity auction held in Melbourne, for the benefit of ovarian cancer research - a disease that affect many women and their families.
For more information, please visit the following link:

www.bearsthatcare.com.au

Women has to due with many challenges nowadays, friendship, courtship, family life, business life and career life.
Will you have time to listen and follow the news and reports on health issue?

When i was a small, i lost my favourite class teacher who was suffered from breast cancer. I asked my parents what it is and why... but they seems very reluctant to explain that is something you will understand when you grow up.

After graduated, i lost my aunt, who was suffered from breast and cervical cancer. In my memories, she was an outgoing, energetic, positive strong woman who is positive to hold up responsibilities, care family members.
She make use her leisure time to do voluntary work for the society during her recovery. She always shows her smile
each time when we visit,
Her lights and power glows in my heart.

I made a bear, Pierrot. My charity work is minimal, instead of raising fund for the research on ovarian cancer, i wish people can show their awareness to care and support women or people who suffered from this kind of cancer.

Thank you for your interest on reading this information. Wish you can find out something valuable for this Christmas.

updated bear events

With some more information from some bear people, there are much more events coming:
especially in America, go to the link attached for more information. Good luck my friend.
Here comes some photos of the Mittagong show. It's a doll and bear show. There are many active doll maker who devotes their time and skills in making bits and pieces of the outfit. I adore and admire their skills. As they say, it's not difficult, just need your patience to work on it.
This is one of my fav. store: Karen's Artistic Touch:




And one more great table on bears and animal by Robyn at A Gunnie Collectibles:

I like her Gollies and animal's fabrication, the clashing of short pile mini bear fabric to very long pile fur which is very interesting to think and feel their texture rather than visual perception.
May i recall her quotes on the back of her name card:
" All our collectables are designed & created to put a smile in your heart and a light in your eyes"
Finally my bears arrived a place with Hot Christmas:


It's a pity that many great store material supplier and creations only do local business.
Finally, i have an extremely early Christmas greetings to many of you,




oh, wish you can focus on these little tiny mice, instead of those horrible brand reflection.

Bear events and shows

Dear my friend,
Are you busy in preparing bear shows?
Here are the link of the upcoming events before the end of 2011.
Don't miss it. Mark your calendar if you can join or hear the news from other bear making friends.
If there are some more additional information, please leave a comment here.
Looking forward to hear you soon.


Who is Who in bear making, Christmas Bazaar. 5, 6 Nov.
Mittagong Doll & Bear show, 6 Nov.
Scottish Bear Fair, 6 Nov.
Teddies Worldwide Online Bear Show, 18-20 http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifNov.
Taiwan Teddy Bear Show & Creative Awards, 20 Nov.
The Great Yorkshire Teddy Bear Event, 20 Nov.
Hansebar, Hamburg, 27 Nov

woohoohoo, 7 shows in November, must be very busy to work on, to participate and to pay :)
and there is still one show in December:
Salon Ours et Poupees Passion, 4 Dec.

wish you have a wonderful show and a beary happy sewing day.