Ickle Bambino...a new design...

Anyone who knows me knows that I just can't let the grass grow under my feet and so ...while I still make bears that are recognisably mine I am always looking for new directions...and this is what keeps me enthused with bear making.
So when I saw this little soul emerging from a pattern I had drawn up on a Bonio box and piece of dense , short pile ivory alpaca I could hardly contain myself!!
I am thoroughly smitten and am planning further such bears very soon....but this one is available for adoption right  now.
Ickle Bambino is 9 inches tall but a chunky little baby with a fat tummy and sweet needle felted cheeks. She has tiny detailed toes, dinky limbs  and a bright eyed expression  to melt the heart.
Do get in touch if you would like to adopt her. ICKLE BAMBINO has now been adopted ...Thankyou

Little Bobbie Jo available now

This is m newest bear named Little Bobbie who is 12 inches tall and has an exquisite face.. Including shipping Bobbies afoption fee is £325 .Please get in touch if you would like to know more.Little Bobbie Jo HAS NOW BEEN ADOPTED!! Thanks

Poppet a sweet puppy on eBay later..

I have just listed an eBay auction for Poppet, my newest little puppy. All her details are on the auction page which will go live at just after 9pm UK time and will run for 7 days from today (21st November). Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you would like to know more about this sweet design.
I have deliberated long and hard about eBay and whether to run these auctions and have taken on board all the helpful feedback...but in the case of these new designs I think it is a good means of creating visibility for my work so it is worth me taking a chance.

Layaway is available for this auction but if you intend to use this facility please let me know before you bid.

Show preview!!!

These are the bears that will be on my stand at the  Great Yorkshire Teddy Bear Event on Sunday...I hope you can come along to say hello!! I do have another bear which I will have to photograph tomorrow!!!

Show preview soon!

I am on course to unveil my Sheffield show bears on Thursday / Friday so watch this space!!!

Male cancer awareness

Last month my son Oliver was growing a humungous beard for the purpose of  joining in the 'Movember'  male cancer awareness fund raising drive that he and his work colleagues are taking part in to raise money for research. So far he has raised £35 (most of that from me !! LOL)  and could do with raising a bit more. Follow this link if you feel you could donate a £1 or 2 to help raise funds for research into these killer diseases which sadly do tend to get overlooked in the fund raising stakes. Men live on average 4 years less than women and prostate cancer is the most common cancer with 1 in 9 men suffering from it, with over 10,000 deaths per year in the UK alone. Testicular cancer affects younger men and with raised awareness if caught early is treatable. The problem with men is that they don't go to the doctor till it's become a problem, they don't chat to friends about it and they often bottle it up and ignore it till it's too late. The purpose of this fundraising event is to raise money research and for awareness programmes so men no longer feel that they can't talk about these things.
Have a look at the website...if only to see Olly and his work mates sporting their 'tashes!!

A pretty bear is looking for a new home!

This is Jessamine....This gorgeous 21 inch bear is looking for a new home. Sadly the lovely lady who requested her has had a car crisis and now needs to rehome her. she is very new and had her name changed to Savannah and now has a pink bow and ruffle but can easily be changed back to look like this. I am posting a direct link here so if you are interested you can get in touch with the lady direct..

Thanks for all the feedback!!

I am really encouraged by the feedback about the puppies I have been making. As a person who loves to diversify I like to experiment and reach outside my comfort zone. It would be easy peasy for me to just churn out bears one after the other but that is just not me.
So I have decided to keep on with the pups and other new ideas.
As far as eBay goes I agree that often it is a bit of a jumble sale. However, the exposure to a worldwide audience is worth an occasional punt in order to gain new customers. It isn't something I will do every time but in order to gain a presence I do think I need to be predictably regular.
I really appreciate all the feedback and would like to say a huge thanks to all those who got in touch!!