Saturday, June 29, 2013

Happy Birthday Mummy...


As many of you know both me and My Mum love Harry Potter!
Our journey with Harry began in 2001 when a friend lent me the book to read on holiday in Dorset, 
I couldn't put it down and  passed it onto Mum straight away and she couldn't put it down! 
We then went out and brought the next 3 books and we couldn't put those down either, we waited eagerly for the next 3 books to be written and published, we both found ourselves captivated in Harry's world. 
We saw the all films together, laughed, cried and became quiet obsessed with 
Hogwarts, witches, wizards and spells.

When we found out that The Harry Potter Studio Tour was opening on our doorstep we couldn't wait to visit, we've now been six times (I said we were obsessive!) and recently visited with my Aunt Val for a little Birthday treat as we couldn't be together on our Birthdays.  

The following photos are of Mum's Birthday present, I worked on it for months. 
I really wanted her to have something special because I couldn't be with her on her day.


This is Harry Bear!


He comes complete with potion bottles...


His Hogwarts letter, map, newspaper and chocolate 
(in case of dementor attacks)


School books are of course essential...



As is a cauldron Pewter standard size 2!


Here's his firebolt, the sorting hat and hedwigs cage...


A close up of the books...


An invisibility cloak
(I really wish I could make one that works)



And finally here's the little fellow himself.

Happy Birthday Mummy, I really couldn't wish for a better Mother and best friend. 

xxx

Monday, June 24, 2013

What's next?!

Throughout the summer I'll be working on a few projects.....

A collection for...


and a collection for...


Along with some special orders 


and hopefully a couple of mailing list exclusives.

Then before we know it Hugglets Teddies 2013 will be upon us.

Monday, June 17, 2013

Paws in pink for Breast Cancer


The lovely and talented Melanie Jayne of Bear Treasures 
has arranged a fundraising event in memory of what would have been her 
Mum's 60th Birthday this month.

Some wonderful artists have donated bears that will be released on 20th June. 
Please go and take a look at the website or facebook page:






Saturday, June 15, 2013

Teddy Bear Artist Event 2013 Preview...

Come join us this Sunday (16th June) on stall 11, we'd love to see you!

For more details on the show click here


Cheddar
3"


Dabble
3"


Nuffins
3"


Mumbles
3.5"


Scribbles
3.5"


Poppins
3"


Lukey
5"


Razzledazzle
5"


 Christmouse Carols
(Exhibitors Challenge piece)
3.5"


Thimble
(Raffle Prize)
3"

Please note they will not be available for purchase before the show. 

If you would like to be notified of what's left after the show please drop me an email:

shantockbears@tiscali.co.uk

Friday, June 14, 2013

TBAE Exhibitors Challenge...

I love to participate in the Exhibitors Challenge for this show because I love working to a theme! 
This year the category's are great:

Cat 1 - The Elements

Cat 2 - Christmas in June

Cat 3 - Not mohair!

Cat 4 - Not a bear!

there was one that stood out to me, can you guess which one?!

Christmas in June! 
I love working on Christmas piece's especially when I'm not supposed too, here's my entry  

"Christmouse Carols"


I went for a simple design, but ...


here you can see that his little carol book  has words! 
Even though this little mouse is only 3.5" high, 
he is full of  Christmas cheer

"Christmas Carols" will be available to purchase but he will have to wait to be 
collected after the Exhibitors Challenge results have been announced when the show ends at 4pm.

Check back tomorrow for a full preview.

Monday, June 10, 2013

Finishing touches...

 I'm just putting the finishing touches to these bears that will be available at the 


this Sunday (16th)



Check back towards the end of the week for a full preview.

Monday, June 3, 2013

On my work bench this week...



A sleeping cat...


A bear sewn up ready to stuff...


A bear cut up ready to sew up...


Another bear cut up ready to sew...


A bear ready to complete...


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