Handcrafted Teddy Bears by Michelle: Vintage This and That...

My name is Michelle...

I'm so happy and just a wee bit thrilled, actually,
to invite you to take a peek at some of my passions!
I'm a bear maker and a huge collector of things...
lots of things including vintage teddy bears!

Bear making, my real passion is a very important
part of my life and so, with that being said,
I wanted to create a page where I can show
my past work...you know, bears that have already
ventured on to new homes as well as show photos of new bears ready for sale!

I have also taken on a new task... one which will
prove to be just as reward as creating new teddy bears! I now restore antique and vintage teddy bears
and have had the pleasure of working on some very beautiful and grateful old bears!
Check out the photos!
Hopefully, I'll be adding more very soon!

I also wanted someplace to showcase the many
collections that my husband, Darren and I have
acquired over the years! I checked out several
other blogs recently and realised that there are
so many people just like us who have a passion
for collecting things that make us happy
and love to talk about it! And, for goodness sake,
who doesn't want to be happy?

If you'd like, click on some of the teddy bear
photos to see either a larger photo of that
bear or to get to a listing for him/her
on Etsy or Ebay? And please...feel free to
contact me anytime via those two sites, right
here from my blog or sign my guestbook...you should
see it in the side bar to the left! I look forward to
hearing from you!

Thanks for stopping by and don't be a stranger! Oh...check in often as I occasionally hold "Blog Giveaways"! You probably don't want to miss out on that! Next giveaway will be announced soon!

Bear Hugs (I know...so original!!)

Michelle

Friday, November 11, 2011

Vintage This and That...

I love vintage...anything vintage! I adore treasure hunting and hoarding vintage stuff! But, sometimes I have to let go of some of those things and today, I broke down and finally listed a few of them in my Etsy shop!

I would like to invite you over to my ETSY SHOP to take a peek at some of those newly listed items and I'd like to also let you know that right now until December 10th, everything in my shop is being offered with a 20% discount which you will receive at checkout if you use the coupon code wishlist11! Christmas is just around the corner and you will find all kinds of great gift ideas throughout my shop including vintage kitchenware, fabrics, toys, books, clothing, cushions and of course, my handmade teddy bears!

I'm now ready for bed. We're up bright and early tomorrow as we'll be heading down the highway to take a couple of ferrets to their new home! Hope it all goes well for them...everyone deserves a chance!

Have a great weekend everyone and stay safe!
Hugs,
Michelle

1 comments:

Screaming SardineNov 28, 2011 08:46 PM
I hope your household is getting back to normal after dropping off the ferrets in their new home. I'm off to check out your vintage items. Love that painted skate.

Hugs,
Tracy Screaming Sardine
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Bears Across Canada

A few years ago, I had the priviledge of being a part of a wonderful book called "Bears Across Canada". It was put out by "Dear Bears Marketplace" to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the teddy bear! I still enjoy being associated with the book and welcome anyone who is interested to click on the link below to order a copy directly from Dear Bears Marketplace.
The book is full of gorgeous photos and lots of great information on bearmakers and other bear related businesses right here in Canada! Of course, since then, my contact information has changed but I'm still very much a part of this great industry of bear making!

A Little About My History As A Bear Artist!

FRIENDS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME HERE!

Friday, November 11, 2011

Vintage This and That...

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NOTEABLE QUOTES!

My Memory Album!

This Little Guy Now Lives in Paris, France!

An old friend of mine! One of my first mohair bears!

"Sweet William"-Mohair-4 inches

One of my little teddies, "Orson", with his friend "Chantilly"

Pardon Me? How Rude!

Be Happy...Clown Around Once In Awhile!

A Pretty Little 4 inch Primitive!

A Sweet Little Mohair Teddy

A 4 inch Miniature

Ready for Some Winter Fun!

3 1/2 inch Mini Primitive

Some of My Most Recent Bear Restorations!

...And Now!

Scott's Bear!

...And Now!

More Bear Restoration Projects!

Cheese Restoration Project

Another Sheepskin Restoration Project!

My Favorite Things To Collect

A Procelain Baby Doll by Artist "Emily Hart"

Adorable "Majorette" Composition Rattle Head Doll-1930's?

Composition Baby Doll-"Baby Bubbles"?-1920's?

Another "Emily Hart" Baby Doll and Her "Steiff Teddy"

1942 "Reliable" Army Doll-Composition

A Gorgeous Heavy Plastic Girl With Tin Teeth and Eyes That Spook Me!

Two Beautiful Old Friends From the Past!

Good 'ol Fisher Price!

Handmade Quilts in an Old Suitcase

This and a Little Bit of That

An Adorable Baby "Romper" From the Early 1900's

1950's Sweetness

Two Sweet Friends

A Warm and Friendly Hug!

A Merrythought Cheeky Bear!

A Sweet 1940's Chiltern Bear!

My First Kitty Pin Cushion!

A Sweet Tartan Puppy!

An Old Teddy Pin Cushion!

Another Sweet Doggie Pin Cushion!

Lovely Little Doll Pin Cushion!

A Sweet Victorian Doll Pin Cushion!

My Favorite Piece! A Gorgeous Bulldog Pin Cushion!

A Simple Cushion Made From Charming Fabric Scraps!

TEDDY BEAR ARTISTS AND FRIENDS