Unsure=No Action. Bummer.

I went on a bear kick recently.

This is Barnum. He is completely hand sewn.

He is made of distressed mohair, has cotter pin jointing, has German blown glass eyes, and was an all around fun piece to make.

I took a cigar box and made a little environment for him, too. It has a circus theme.

Here is the rub: I don't know where to post him for sale!

I'd like to try eBay again, but what if he ends up going for $10 or some crazy number like that? A LOT of work went into him.

I could put him in my etsy shop, but then it could take a while for him to sell.

Any thoughts would be appreciated. Have you had success on eBay (or a horror story)?

Thanks for coming by!

Until next time, happy handiwork!

Theresa

The Shame!

She officially turned her back on me today. I think she is deplored at my lack of new creations.

I told her that I was reorganizing my studio space to make it more efficient.

I'm not sure that she believes me. Her face says, "No".

Oh well! It should all be finished and tidy by tomorrow. THEN I'll show her a thing or two about creating!

Until next time, happy freedom from cat judgement.

Theresa

Happy New Year! (A day late, of course.)

Here's hoping that we can all keep our resolutions and learn to enjoy the process and not just the product of our experiences.

(Sorry for the late wishes. I was out of town and sans computer. This had the interesting result of making me be a bit more introspective when thinking of the new year ahead. Not bad!)

Until next time, happy resolutions!

Theresa

Last Christmas Offering

My husband had a last minute "oops" and remembered that we didn't have a gift for his aunt.

Technically, we didn't need one, since we didn't draw her name in the gift exchange, but she always puts on a lovely Christmas dinner and it just seems right to honor her in some small way.

Soooo....since she collects bears, he thought I could make her a bear for Christmas.

I had a little mohair, so that is what I used. He is tiny, fully jointed and has glass eyes.

I almost used a glass nose, too, but his face seemed to ask for an embroidered one.

He measures about five inches tall, though he prefers to sit.

Merry Christmas to all!

Until next time, happy last minute creations!

Theresa

Merry Christmas Wishes to All!

My intentions are always good, but I know myself well enough to predict that the baking, wrapping, planning, etc. over the next few days will probably keep me from spending too much time on the computer.

Just in case I don't get here until the day AFTER Christmas, I wanted to wish all of you a safe and happy holiday season!

God bless us, every one.

Until next time, happy family, food and festivities!

Theresa

Slow Sales But Happy Holidays

Hmm.

I was so excited to make things this season and even hopped on it early, but either my price point was too high or what I liked this season was not for everyone.

Que sera sera.

My commissions keep chugging along, so I guess I'll stay afloat!

Best wishes to everyone as we come into the full embrace of the holidays.

I hope you all have peace, fun and profits!

Thanks for stopping in!

Until next time, happy holidays!

Theresa

Look Who Arrived in the Mail!

Zan hosted a doll swap this year and I was lucky enough to be partnered with Helen Fern.

This is the sweet little doll that arrived in the mail yesterday.

Isn't her hair great?

She fits right in with our Christmas decor.

My pictures don't do her justice, so be sure to check out Helen's information to see the details! http://helenfern.etsy.com/
http://helenfern.blogspot.com/

Until next time, I wish you many holiday surprises!

Theresa