Teddy Blog

For Christmas Alex bought me a teddy bear wearing a cute backpack which contained a jewelry box that held the necklace that matches the ring he gave me last Christmas. This teddy bear is so adorable, comes with a scarf that says YOU ARE LOVED. The jewelry store that sold this told me the bears practically flew out of the store. So many people thought this was a nice way to present a gift. I totally agree. So now he sits on the bed every day, a wonderful reminder that Alex loves me and wanted to make me happy for Christmas.

And good news…the trigger finger has been fixed and I can once again begin working on bears. I have two to make, maybe 3, for Christmas this year. Since it’s already March, I should get busy!

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!