Teddy Blog

Here it is, 10 days before Christmas and no teddy bears were created. Where did the time go? I just never got the chance to make bears. Perhaps it would be best if I began in January when it’s cold out and maybe, just maybe, I can have at least a few done in time for next Christmas. There is a new baby coming in the family, so I know I need to make a bear for that special occasion. Maybe a baby bear with a cute diaper! We shall see. I did find the joints for bears at A.C. Moore. I also saw wire “glasses”, hats, etc. I know I will have to get there again sometime soon and get some more supplies on hand. The biggest hurdle this year was my getting ill, having trigger finger, and running out of time. I guess we all have that happen now and then.

I managed to find some wonderful furry like material at my local Wal-Mart store. I bought a yard which should be enough for 2 or 3 bears since it’s 60 inches wide. I have everything I need to create more bears except the joints I need. Why are they so hard to find? Local craft stores do not seem to stock them. I can find all sorts of things for other projects, but not joints. I did find a place to order these joints, but it will have to be mail order since the store isn’t local to me. If someone reading this knows of a good place to purchase necessary things to create bears, please let me know! As for now I will be starting bears for Christmas presents for 2009. I just need to get busy…after I get the joints!

Since Valentine’s Day is just a week away, I thought I would refer to the bears I have seen lately at stores around our area. Teddy bears dressed up or not, these will be gifts for the children and mainly women for the holiday. Cute little bears dressed as Cupid, bears in red or pink, bears with huge bows around their necks, all ready for giving.  You do need to keep in mind who the bear is for and if it’s a child that this bear you have chosen will be a safe one. Read the tag on the bear to see what it’s made of and how to care for it. Most bears can be cleaned easily if they must be.

Choose the bear wisely. Remember this bear will have meaning to the person who will receive it. They will know you put some thought into picking this particular bear for them and love the bear and you for it.