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FOR THE HOLIDAYS
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WAITING FOR SANTA
TITCH AND MARLEY
THIS IS SANTA'S SLEIGH ALL FILLED AND READY TO GO TITCH IS HOLDING HIS TREE TO TAKE TO HIS NEW HOME AND MARLEY IS HUGGING HIS LITTLE ELF FRIEND. THE SLEIGH IS FILLED WITH ALL KINDS OF TOYS A GUITAR, SNOW SHOES, HAND SCULPTED TEDDY PIN, TINY BOXES AND AN ANTIQUE STORY BOOK WITH A LOVELY PEWTER REINDEER ON THE SIDE OF THE SLEIGH. MARLEY'S LITTLE ELF FRIEND IS MADE OF FELT, MARLEY IS MADE OF DISTRESSED SHORT MOHAIR WITH ANTIQUE EYES AND A HAND STITCHED NOSE THAT LOOKS WORN OUT, HE IS APPROX.14 INCHES TALL AND IS LOOSE JOINTED AND PELLET FILLED. TITCH IS APPROX. 5 INCHES TALL AND IS ALSO MADE OF SHORT MOHAIR, HE HAS TINY GLASS EYES AND A HAND STITCHED NOSE, HE IS FULLY JOINTED. THE SLEIGH IS MADE OF WIRE AND TWINE AND HAS A LOVELY GOLD FLECK SO IT TWINKLES IN THE LIGHT. THE BEARS AND TOYS SIT ON A COMFY BLUE VELVET SEAT, WHILE THEY WAIT FOR SANTA TO SHOW UP.
COST $ 305
TEDDY IN DISGUISE
HERE IS SANTA ON HIS SLEIGH ( not really it's Teddy pretending) HE IS WAITING TO GO SLEDDING AND FLY DOWN THE HILL WITH HIS SACK OF TOYS! HIS RED LEATHER SACK HAS SOME OF HIS FAVORITES TOYS IN IT. TEDDY IS APPROX. 20 INCHES TALL AND IS MADE OF SOME DIFFERENT STYLES OF MOHAIR, HIS FACE IS 3/4 INCH DENSE WHITE MOHAIR, HIS SWEATER IS HAND DYED 1 INCH SWIRLY MOHAIR, HIS PANTS AND MITTS ARE 1 INCH SWIRLY WHITE MOHAIR AND HIS VERY LARGE BOOTS ARE HAND DYED BLACK SWIRLY MOHAIR. HE HAS GLASS EYES AND LEATHER LIDS HIS BEARD IS HAND STRANDED BY LAYERS AND NEEDLE FELTED INTO HIS FACE. HE HAS A HAND STITCHED NOSE AND IS WEARING A LOVELY CAP THAT IS MADE FROM VINTAGE BURGUNDY VELVET.
COST $220
FROSTY 'B'.
THIS COOL GUY FROSTY 'B' AND HE IS WAITING TO COME AND PLAY IN THE SNOW AT YOUR HOUSE. HE IS APPROX. 16 INCHES TALL AND IS MADE OF A BEAUTIFUL WHITE MOHAIR WITH DARK BACKING. HE HAS GLASS EYES AND A CARROT ORANGE HAND STITCHED NOSE WITH A CHEEKY SMILE. HE WEARS HIS WOOL SCARF AND TOP HAT AND HAS HIS THREE COAL BUTTONS TO LOOK SMART IN THE SNOW.
COST $185
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RATTY AND TOPPER ................................................................................ PETER AND MORTIMER
RATTY IS APPROX. 9 1/2 INCHES TALL AND IS MADE OF SHORT HAND DYED MOHAIR, HE HAS GLASS EYES AND HAND STITCHED NOSE, HIS TAIL AND EARS ARE SUEDE AND HE IS PELLET FILLED.
TOPPER IS APPROX. 13 INCHES TALL AND IS MADE OF SHORT MOHAIR, GLASS EYES AND HAND STITCHED NOSE.
PETER IS APPROX. 15 INCHES TALL AND IS MADE OF SOFT SHORT DENSE PALE YELLOW MOHAIR, WITH A HAND STITCHED NOSE AND GLASS EYES HE WEARS HIS SWEATER AND SCARF SO HE CAN GO OUT AND PLAY. MORTIMER IS MADE OF HAND DYED ALPACA AND WEARS A MATCHING SWEATER TO HIS PAL, HE IS APPROX. 9 INCHES TALL AND HAS GLASS EYES.
CHRISTMAS 'EVE'
THIS DELIGHTFUL YOUNG BEAR IS 'EVE' AND SHE IS WAITING FOR THE BELLS TO RING OUT THAT IS CHRISTMAS. SHE IS A CHRISTMAS PANDA AND THEY ARE VERY RARE THEY ARE ONLY SEEN AT CHRISTMAS TIME. SHE IS APPROX. 22 1/2 INCHES TALL AND IS MADE OF HAND DYED GREEN AND SOFT TINTED RED 1 INCH CURLY MATTED MOHAIR. SHE HAS LARGE GLASS EYES WITH AIR BRUSH EFFECTS AROUND HER EYES WITH A BEAUTIFUL HAND STITCHED NOSE. AROUND HER NECK IS HER CHRISTMAS TREE AND ON HER HEAD ARE THE FIRST SNOW FLAKES OF WINTER IN HER WREATH.
SORRY I'VE BEEN ADOPTED
PHANTOM
THIS UNUSUAL FELLOW IS PHANTOM AND HE IS ENJOYING A STROLL THROUGH ALL THE BOOKS BY CHARLES DICKENS , ONE OF HIS FAVORITES IS A CHRISTMAS CAROL AND HE READS IT ALL THE TIME TO THE OTHER BEARS. HE IS APPROX.14 1/2 INCHES TALL AND IS MADE OF HAND PAINTED DENSE MOHAIR. HE HAS GLASS EYES AND A HAND STITCHED NOSE. HE IS HEAVILY WEIGHTED WITH PELLETS.
Sorry, I've been adopted
OLD TIME CHRISTMAS
HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS IS WHAT THE BOX SAYS AND WITH ALL THE TOYS THAT THIS PANDA HAS I AM SURE HE WILL BE VERY MERRY! PANDA IS APPROX. 12 INCHES TALL AND IS MADE OF DENSE CREAM AND BLACK MOHAIR . HE HAS GLASS EYES AND A HAND STITCHED NOSE. HIS HAT IS MADE FROM VINTAGE UPHOLSTERY FABRIC THAT WAS DYED INTO A RICH RED WITH AN OLD FASHIONED BELL ON HIS HAT. HE COMES WITH ALL HIS TOYS SOME ARE VINTAGE REPRODUCTIONS, LIKE THE SNOWMAN AND METAL CARD.
SORRY, I'VE BEEN ADOPTED
RATTY
RATTY IS APPROX. 9 1/2 INCHES TALL AND IS MADE OF SHORT HAND DYED MOHAIR, HE HAS GLASS EYES AND HAND STITCHED NOSE, HIS TAIL AND EARS ARE SUEDE AND HE IS PELLET FILLED. HE IS A REAL CUTE RAT!
COST $180
OLIVER T. AND DAVID C.
A SURPRISE FOR CHRISTMAS
THIS WAS A FUN PIECE I DID TO DISPLAY IN THE STUDIO ON MY FIREPLACE MANTLE, THE BOYS WERE GIVEN A BOOK TO READ AND WHEN THEY OPENED IT UP THEY FOUND A NEW PLAYMATE INSIDE WITH CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR EVERYONE. THE BOYS ARE APPROX. 10 INCHES TALL AND THE LITTLE BEARS IS APPROX. 4 3/4 INCHES.
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TOPPER
TOPPER IS APPROX. 13 INCHES TALL AND IS MADE OF SHORT MOHAIR, WITH GLASS EYES AND SUEDE EYE LIDS AND A HAND STITCHED NOSE. HE HAS LEATHER PAW PADS AND WEARS A COZY WARM SWEATER AND HIS TOP HAT THAT HE IS NEVER WITHOUT!
COST $95
THE SUGAR PLUM FAERIES PREMIER !
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THE SUGAR PLUM FAERIE #1
THIS LOVELY SUGAR PLUM FAERIE IS APPROX. 15INCHES TALL AND IS MADE OF HAND DYED 5/8" MOHAIR. SHE HAS GLASS EYES AND A HAND STITCHED NOSE WIRE ARMATURE IS IN HER LEG SO SHE CAN DO HER BALLET STEPS. ULTRA SUEDE PAWS AND A TUTU THAT IS MADE FROM 7 YARDS OF FABRIC ! WOOL BALLET SLIPPERS AND COMPLIMENTARY BEADS FOR HER TIARA. SHE HAS BEAUTIFUL HAND SCULPTED WINGS THAT ARE ACCENTED IN THE SAME COLORS.
COST $205
THE SUGAR PLUM FAERIE #2
THIS LITTLE GIRL IS ALL READY TO BE THE SUGAR PLUM FAERIE, APPROX. 14 INCHES TALL AND MADE OF WHITE 1 INCH MOHAIR. SHE HAS A NEEDLE FELTED FACE WITH GLASS EYES AND A HAND STITCHED NOSE. THERE IS WIRE ARMATURE IN HER LEG SO SHE CAN POSE WITH HER WOOL BALLET SLIPPERS. HER DRESS IS MADE OF SILK AND TAFFETA WITH NETTING UNDER THE SKIRT TO MAKE IT LOOK LIKE A TUTU. THE BEADS AROUND THE NECK AND WAIST OF DRESS ARE ALL HAND SEWN ON AND THERE IS A FANCY CRYSTAL ON THE NECK OF THE DRESS. HER WINGS COMPLIMENT THE DRESS AND MAKE HER LOOK LIKE A REAL FAERIE.
COST$225
THE BIRTH OF A WINTER SUGAR PLUM FAERIE
THIS CUTIE IS APPROX. 9 INCHES AND IS MADE OF HAND DYED BATIK 3/4 INCH MOHAIR. THE COLOR IS MORE IN THE PLUM/SOFT PURPLE COLOR, IT SEEMS TO SHOW UP MORE BLUE ON THE COMPUTER. WITH GLASS EYES AND A HAND STITCHED CRYSTALLIZED NOSE. AROUND HER NECK ARE BEAUTIFUL CRYSTALS AND THE WINGS ARE MADE WITH ALL COMPLIMENTARY COLORS OF THE BEAR. THE EGGS IS FROSTED AND PAINTED TO LOOK CRYSTALLIZED.
COST $180
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AROUND THE WINTER LIGHT
EVEN FAERIES NEED TO STAY WARM AND VIOLET AND HER FRIEND ARE NO EXCEPTION. VIOLET IS APPROX. 11 3/4 INCHES TALL AND IS MADE OF BATIK HAND DYED 1 INCH MOHAIR IN PINKS/ PLUMS AND PURPLES WITH WOOL HAND DYED PAW PADS. LOVELY GLASS EYES AND HAND STITCHED NOSE. SHE WEARS TINY CRYSTALS AROUND HER NECK THAT HOLD HER WISHING CRYSTAL. HER WINGS ARE TINTED IN PLUMS AND PINKS TO ACCENT HER FUR COLOR. HER LITTLE FRIEND IS HAND DYED UPHOLSTERY FABRIC WITH ONYX BEAD EYES AND CLOTH TREATED WINGS.
SORRY, I'VE BEEN ADOPTED
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INTRODUCING 'THE HOPE BEAR '
THE STORY BEHIND THE HOPE BEAR.
I WORK IN A GROCERY STORE WHEN I AM NOT DOING MY FIRST LOVE, MAKING TEDDY BEARS.
WE HAVE A FOOD SAFETY SPECIALIST THAT COMES TO THE STORE ON A REGULAR BASIS TO MAKE SURE THE CODES AND STANDARDS ARE BEING MET FOR FOOD SAFETY. SHE IS A DELIGHTFUL PERSON WHO ALWAYS HAS A SMILE ON HER FACE FOR EVERYONE SHE SEES. OVER THE LAST YEAR WE HAVE TALKED A LOT ABOUT OUR FAMILIES AND THE ILLNESSES THAT HAVE TOUCHED THEM. LAST MONTH SHE WAS IN AND TOLD ME HER FATHER HAD PASSED AWAY FROM CANCER, MEANWHILE HER MOTHER WAS IN HOSPITAL RECOVERING FROM RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY. THERE SHE STOOD ASKING HOW MY FAMILY WAS AND SHOWING CONCERN, WITH HER STILL CHEERY DISPOSITION AND SMILING FACE. WHEN SHE LEFT I KEPT THINKING IN AMAZEMENT HOW SHE COULD CARRY ON AND STILL HAVE A SMILE AND CARE FOR SO MANY OTHERS. I CANNOT EXPLAIN TO YOU THE FEELING IT GAVE ME.
WHEN I CAME HOME I WAS STILL THINKING OF THE DAY AND HOW MANY PEOPLE PASS US WITH A SMILE ON THEIR FACES WHEN INSIDE THEY MIGHT BE BREAKING! WE ALL NEED SOME HOPE IN OUR LIVES, WHETHER IT IS FROM ILLNESS, CURRENT SITUATIONS OR THE DAY AT HAND. THERE COMES A TIME WHEN WE HAVE TO HOPE FOR SOMETHING BETTER. IVA WAS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND MY HOPE BEAR AND I HAVE NOT HAD AN INSPIRATION LIKE THIS SINCE BEFORE MY DAD DIED.
FROM THE SALE OF EACH HOPE BEAR WE WILL BE DONATING $25 DOLLARS TO THE CANCER SOCIETY OR THE CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE.
THERE ARE MANY REASONS WE ALL NEED HOPE!
EACH BEAR WILL COME WITH A HAND PAINTED STAR THAT CAN BE HUNG ON A TREE, OR IN A WINDOW OR SIT WITH YOUR BEAR, AS A REMINDER TO HAVE HOPE. THERE WILL BE ANGELS AND FAERIES TO CHOOSE FROM, YOU CAN HAVE A NAME PUT ON THE BEAR IF YOU WISH, MUM, GRANDMA ETC. THEY WILL ALWAYS BE MADE IN PINK MOHAIR UNLESS A SPECIAL REQUEST IS MADE.
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HOPE BEAR #1
APPROX. 12 INCHES TALL MADE OF SOFT 1/2 INCH SWIRLY PINK MOHAIR, WITH GLASS EYES AND HAND STITCHED NOSE, SOFT POLY FILLED ARMS AND LEGS TO BEND SLIGHTLY AND IS FULLY JOINTED. THE WINGS ARE EMBROIDERED WITH GOLD COLORED THREAD, HAND PAINTED STAR. A SMALL PINK RIBBON IS ON THE LEG AND A WREATH OF BERRIES ON THE HEAD. WITH THE NECKLACE OF HOPE ON.
COST $150