Show Pics

Hi all, just realised I didn't show any pics from the show! Here are some of both my tables, the bears and the reborn babies.

I totally changed my bear layout this year, and I think it looked pretty good! It was a LOT of work making all the pedestals!

The babies did ok, but probably won't be making anymore, they just don't sell well enough over here! I still love them tho, shame they have gotten so expensive!

It's Show Time!!

Hi Everyone!
It's just 2 days till the show opens on Saturday morning, 16 May, 10am. I'm just getting the finishing touches done. Tags sewn on, last photos taken, sign finished off, pillars spray painted. Yes I did say spray painting, I do hope they turn out well. I will post some pics of the table after the show!

Here is my sign, not finished in this pic, still needs the background sewn to hold it all together, and the bear head on top of the 'i'. It's about 1.5 metres long.

This is Wilson. He is felted in milk chocolate corriedale with dark choc muzzle and honey coloured toe pads and embroidery. So cute!

This is Thomas, he is felted from Merino/Silk with white accenting, he also has a crystal in his belly button.

Nikolas is felted from merino and it ended up being in 3 shades as I didn't realise there was 2 similar colours in the bag when I started! lol Can you tell his limbs are a lighter colour? You can now right?

Well, that's about it from me. Back to work and fingers crossed all goes well. This is probably the only show I will be doing this year and I am also having a table for my reborn babies. You can check them out at my other blog..www.sugarbabiesnz.blogspot.com

Something Different!

Hi Everyone!

Well I had an attack of the 'make something interestings' and came up with this little lady! Suzy is an anime bear with auburn hair and big blue eyes. I had fun making her eyelids, haven't done many of those before and it's been a while since I 'dressed' a bear too. Then she had to have a friend, so along came Suzette her little sheep.

I love Suzette, she is firmly felted in black and white and then I did a soft coat of merino over the top which is squishy and wooly looking.

What do you think? Are they a cute pair?

In Dinah's Room

Hi all

I do believe I already told you I was working on some fab new ideas. Here is the first of them. I have been doing little room boxes, I have a number of boxes that are just awaiting their perfect beary counterparts.

Dinah turned out perfectly for this roombox. She is the perfect size, the colours work well and she has the sweetest little face.

Her room is fully wallpapered, it has a window and mirror and carpet. She has a lovely bed with hand stitched counterpane and pillows to match. Her handmade toy box is filled with lovely bits and pieces, from her boxed Barbie to her pipecleaner bear. She also has a dolls house and a book of paper dolls.

Just look at that face!

She is a little messy, her paper dolls and books are on the floor.

Dinah loves to show her guest around her room. Thank you so much for popping by to meet her, you are welcome back any time!

Happy Easter!

Hi all!

Happy Easter to everyone! I hope you have a lovely time with family and friends. We intend to relax and do as little as possible. It's been a long few months since the last long weekend and my husband and I have not seen much of each other. It will be nice to catch up again and spend time with the kiddles.

Of course there is all the chocolate too, let us not forget that! Mmmmmmmmm As if I could! :o)

Speaking of Easter, here is my latest bunny. Her name is Tinka and she is felted in a gorgeous hand dye of rainbow colours. I decided to pick out the yellow for her accenting. Really pleased with her!



Next we have HeartLove. This little bear didn't photograph very well. Must have been the time of day. She is actually a candyfloss pink and a nice mauvey purple. She is named HeartLove as that is what my babies have always called love hearts, so cute. She has white pearl hearts on her belly and feet.

Toots is a wee fellow felted in Toffee and Butterscotch wools. He's just a little guy, short and sweet! lol

Perry is one of my new favs. I wanted to make something really nice and for once it worked out. Perry is felted in the gorgeous Ashfords Merino and Silk sliver. A lovely grape shade and I stitched his nose etc in a thread which faded from purple to white and back. :o) He has a gem in his belly button too!

And lastly, pop the kettle on and join me for a cuppa! hehe I had been wanting to have a play at felting cups and bowls. Here is my first attempt, in more of the merino/silk fibre. I'm quite pleased with it, they are rather robust even tho they remain soft and flexible.

Hope you enjoyed visiting. Eat lots of chockie and I will catch you all again soon.

Bunny huggles

Liza

Gorgeous new Bears!!

Hellooooo again, finally!

Gosh I haven't written since before christmas! Hope you are all having a wonderful start to the new year! Things have been so up and down over here, but I am proud to show you some of my latest work! These bears are truly some of my best work and I do hope you will enjoy meeting them!

This little darling is The Toffee Fairy, felted from a gorgeous butter toffee merino wool, this sweet fairy is also smothered in beads of complimentary colours. Her wings are just wonderful too!

Maggie is felted from a wonderful hand blended and dyed wool in pinks, mauves and magentas. She has the sweetest little face with deep burgandy embroidered detailing. She has a lovely felted and embroidered ball as well.

Frankie is felted using some new ideas and tips from Barbara Allens new book through Ashfords. I highly recommend her book if you want to try some new techniques with your felting, lots of flat work in this book and great information.

Did someone order a Magician?? Here is Cadabra, felted from a wonderful merino blend, he has gem buttons, a wonderful purple cape and check out the wand!

Last but certainly not least is Arthur, this fine fellow is lovely and big, he is about 4 inches tall and so chunky. A gorgeous hand dyed turquoise wool and just a simple bear can be so effective!

Hope you enjoyed stopping by!

Who is available for adoption??

Hi all, because I have still not been able to update my website I thought it time to show you a few of my furry friends who are still looking for homes. Below you will find photos of some of my bears and their price in NZ dollars (please visit http://www.xe.com/ for exchange rates). There are many more bears but these are some of my best.
Let me know if you want more photos of any or more info. Payment is through paypal for those outside New Zealand.
YOU CAN CLICK ON ANY OF THE PHOTOS TO SEE THE LARGER IMAGE WHICH IS A GOOD IDEA SO YOU CAN REALLY SEE WHAT THESE WEE BEARS LOOK LIKE!!

Ping Panda and his porcelain egg - felted in blue and white $55nzd
Ugly Duckling - felted in natural grey with black and his brown and green 'grass' $65nzd

Peaches and her goose egg box - felted in hand mixed shades to compliment her apricot egg with a vintage lace 'tutu' $70nzd

Glitter - felted in black berry wools wtih pink sparkly embroidered accents and bling in his belly! $45nzd

The White Rabbit - a large sculpt approx 6 inches tall. Complete with red waistcoat and blue blazer with a yellow bow tie! (Postage will be more for this size) $85nzd

Princess Jewely - felted in a deep plum with big stitched nose and gorgeous jewels $55nzd

Tamarillo - felted in blood red merino blends with gorgeous multi coloured embroidered accents $50nzd

Handbag bears - felted in merino and silk these bears are all available currently and come with their little matching bags. $55nzd each

Tang - felted in gorgeous orangey merino and silk, he is a lovely wee bear $55nzd

Oliver - a larger bear, approx 4 inches long. Very sculpted in chocolate wool with his blue and white knitted hat and scarf. $60nzd