... just a quick post. I caught this photo today and had to share it. Oliver was playing a bit rough with Chelsea, and she had a little cry. So he lay in her lap and looked up at her like 'its ok, I only bit you a little'. So cute!
A collection of techniques and photos documenting the work-in-progress and completed art pieces to emerge from the Emma's Bears studio
Saturday, September 4, 2010
too cute for a title
... just a quick post. I caught this photo today and had to share it. Oliver was playing a bit rough with Chelsea, and she had a little cry. So he lay in her lap and looked up at her like 'its ok, I only bit you a little'. So cute!
A bit of pink for your saturday...
I had a little play with Booth's pattern to see what would happen if I greatly reduced the width and length of the head gusset, and Acorn was the result.
I was actually quite happy with the head shape I got from this small change. It gave her a very distinct little face, with a high and proud forehead - and just begged for smaller ears to stick out from the top like they do!
Despite the nice differences in Acorn, I think I still like Booth's look though. Acorn is a little too close to my standard bears in looks. I really want something startlingly different.... I'll just keep playing!
Acorn is on bearpile and etsy. (and again the same applies for this little lady - if you really want her, and don't want to miss out I'd recommend buying her through etsy).
I was actually quite happy with the head shape I got from this small change. It gave her a very distinct little face, with a high and proud forehead - and just begged for smaller ears to stick out from the top like they do!
Despite the nice differences in Acorn, I think I still like Booth's look though. Acorn is a little too close to my standard bears in looks. I really want something startlingly different.... I'll just keep playing!
Acorn is on bearpile and etsy. (and again the same applies for this little lady - if you really want her, and don't want to miss out I'd recommend buying her through etsy).
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Booth Bear - the latest creation
Meet Booth - he's a little different to my typical bears. I decided some time ago that i wanted to try this style. Even though I'm not 100% sure what the style is... :P Is it primitive, or old-school, or whimsical, or pre-loved....?? Some advice on this would be awesome.
Anyways, what I did know was that I wanted him to have an oversized head (check!), short, squat limbs (check!), a long rectangle body (check!), wide spaced eyes (check!) and a charm totally new to my bears... (hopefully check!).
I think his head may be a little too big... but we can work on that with the next one. And again, Chelsea loved him. She kept stealing him just as i was about to line up the perfect photo. In the end I resorted to photographing him mostly on my hand so he was safe :)
He's currently available on bearpile and etsy. (if you really really want him though, I'd recommend using etsy as you can actually buy and pay for him without having to wait for me to return your emails!).
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Oliver update :)
Mr Oliver is fitting in wonderfully! He still nips at toes (especially Chelsea's), and occasionally does a wee inside (but only when we forget and shut all the doors to the backyard cause its so cold here at night!), but for the most part he is a wonder dog!
He comes when called. He sits and stays (mind you these are very new tricks), he wears his collar without fuss. He eats his food - both wet and dry. He sleeps on his own in the garage at night without crying. When he's tired during the day he just puts himself to bed. If i need to go out during the day, he happily lays in his bed until i get back. He travelled in the car today 40mins each direction to visit Nonna with no fuss - actually slept the whole way there and back! Didn't wee or poo in Nonna's house. Happily has baths and is fine with being towel dried. Happily greets new people, adults and kids. And MOST importantly - keeps Chelsea occupied when she would otherwise be crying at my feet!
This is the scene I found this morning. It was too quiet. And both of them were missing from the lounge room. I spotted them in the far corner of the garden, so quickly grabbed my camera and snapped some stealthy paparazzi shots! They are so gorgeous together, and I'm so glad we decided to add a puppy to our family :)
He comes when called. He sits and stays (mind you these are very new tricks), he wears his collar without fuss. He eats his food - both wet and dry. He sleeps on his own in the garage at night without crying. When he's tired during the day he just puts himself to bed. If i need to go out during the day, he happily lays in his bed until i get back. He travelled in the car today 40mins each direction to visit Nonna with no fuss - actually slept the whole way there and back! Didn't wee or poo in Nonna's house. Happily has baths and is fine with being towel dried. Happily greets new people, adults and kids. And MOST importantly - keeps Chelsea occupied when she would otherwise be crying at my feet!
This is the scene I found this morning. It was too quiet. And both of them were missing from the lounge room. I spotted them in the far corner of the garden, so quickly grabbed my camera and snapped some stealthy paparazzi shots! They are so gorgeous together, and I'm so glad we decided to add a puppy to our family :)
Monday, August 30, 2010
With names like Bazzoka Blue...
...and Twizzle Stick Goblin, you can begin to get some idea of how original these little characters are.
I was savouring my greatly treasured 'down time' while Chelsea has her afternoon sleep, and browsing through the etsy archives to try and get some inspiration for a new direction for my bears... when I found these guys!
They are made by Tangle Wood Thicket Creations and are just incredible! I've never really given needle felting much thought - but am totally in awe of the level of skill needed here! So much so that I can feel that itch I get when I 'just have to have one'! l
I was savouring my greatly treasured 'down time' while Chelsea has her afternoon sleep, and browsing through the etsy archives to try and get some inspiration for a new direction for my bears... when I found these guys!
They are made by Tangle Wood Thicket Creations and are just incredible! I've never really given needle felting much thought - but am totally in awe of the level of skill needed here! So much so that I can feel that itch I get when I 'just have to have one'! l
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Just hanging around!
One of the bonuses of moving house is that you find a lot of stuff that was put away 'somewhere safe' and subsequently forgotten about...
... these four sweethearts are the last of the bears I had set aside to 'reborn'. Clean, re-stitch, tighten joints, re-set eyes etc. Basically to give them a new chance at finding a home to be cherished. These four are actually really nice bears too. I think with a bit of a scrub and polish, they'll come out beautifully! And I must say they do make a handsome foursome too don't they.
(and for those wondering - the original maker is aware that I am restoring her bears, and is totally ok with this, otherwise I wouldn't even attempt it!)
... these four sweethearts are the last of the bears I had set aside to 'reborn'. Clean, re-stitch, tighten joints, re-set eyes etc. Basically to give them a new chance at finding a home to be cherished. These four are actually really nice bears too. I think with a bit of a scrub and polish, they'll come out beautifully! And I must say they do make a handsome foursome too don't they.
(and for those wondering - the original maker is aware that I am restoring her bears, and is totally ok with this, otherwise I wouldn't even attempt it!)
Friday, August 27, 2010
Taking some time out
It has been one crazy week! I will never be moving house with a 13month old, a 7 week old puppy and being 4 months pregnant again! (at least I can't think of a possibility when that might happen again!).
After we got over the initial shock of having to move into a less than clean house, we started noticing other less than perfect things. I won't go into detail - but basically over the last week we've had just about every trades-person imaginable out to our house, and have quotes for work needed to be done that add up to well over $10,000! I think there is something to be said for building and moving into a new house! :P
I've also got one room fully completed - Chelsea's room. It was even painted purple already which was a bonus.
But today I'm taking a break from all that. I've tried to get back into a semi-normal routine with Chelsea. So this morning we did our weekly grocery shop, had lunch on the back patio and played with Oliver. She is having her afternoon nap right now, and Oliver is asleep by my feet.
We've had some good days and some bad days with Oliver and his toilet training/teething. He hasn't done a poo in the house in a few days now, and tends to take himself outside when he needs to go. I still feel like i have to watch him like a hawk though - the last few inside-poo's were done right next to Chelsea's toy box which was not a nice find. Oh, and his sleeping at night is amazing. No crying at all. He sleeps in his little bed in the garage all by himself and we don't hear a peep from him!
He and Chelsea get along for the most part - but they too have their moments. Oliver, being 7 weeks old, is very enthusiastic (and bitey!) and likes to chase Chelsea and nip at her feet and bottom! Luckily her nappy gives her bottom some padding, but her poor little feet have been nibbled on quite a bit! She cries and pushes Oliver away, which just seems to make him more excited! He's responding more to my voice now when i tell him no. But sometimes he needs rescuing from Chelsea! This morning she tried to pick him up by his tail! Lets just call this training for baby number two!
After we got over the initial shock of having to move into a less than clean house, we started noticing other less than perfect things. I won't go into detail - but basically over the last week we've had just about every trades-person imaginable out to our house, and have quotes for work needed to be done that add up to well over $10,000! I think there is something to be said for building and moving into a new house! :P
I've also got one room fully completed - Chelsea's room. It was even painted purple already which was a bonus.
But today I'm taking a break from all that. I've tried to get back into a semi-normal routine with Chelsea. So this morning we did our weekly grocery shop, had lunch on the back patio and played with Oliver. She is having her afternoon nap right now, and Oliver is asleep by my feet.
We've had some good days and some bad days with Oliver and his toilet training/teething. He hasn't done a poo in the house in a few days now, and tends to take himself outside when he needs to go. I still feel like i have to watch him like a hawk though - the last few inside-poo's were done right next to Chelsea's toy box which was not a nice find. Oh, and his sleeping at night is amazing. No crying at all. He sleeps in his little bed in the garage all by himself and we don't hear a peep from him!
He and Chelsea get along for the most part - but they too have their moments. Oliver, being 7 weeks old, is very enthusiastic (and bitey!) and likes to chase Chelsea and nip at her feet and bottom! Luckily her nappy gives her bottom some padding, but her poor little feet have been nibbled on quite a bit! She cries and pushes Oliver away, which just seems to make him more excited! He's responding more to my voice now when i tell him no. But sometimes he needs rescuing from Chelsea! This morning she tried to pick him up by his tail! Lets just call this training for baby number two!
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