Show bears of TW Christmas online show

Promised to display my show bears when the Teddies Worldwide Christmas Treasures online show opens. Altogether I've made nine bears from 4" to 10", here they are and two of them have already found new homes. So don't hesitate to visit the show from now till Nov 18 at: www.teddiesworldwide.com to see all the wonderful creations by 80+ bear artists from around the world!

Mao Mao (7.75 inches)

Chestnut (8.25 inches, bended legs)

Sakura (8 inches)

Kiwi (4 inches)

Jujube (4 inches)

Foxy (6 inches), adopted

Charlie (5 inches), adopted

Grape (7.25 inches), adopted

Angelina (10 inches), adopted

BBAA and Pretty Toys

DaDa, 1st place (International artist) British Bear Artist Awards

I'm so thrilled that my panda, DaDa has won first place in British Bear Artist Awards (International category). And I'm delighted to know what the judges said about my bear:

"Delightful airbrushing on the eyes",  "Beautifully cub like",  "Wonderful shaping on the face". These valuable comments are an encouragement to me, and I'll keep designing and creating more lovable bears and friends in the coming year : )

Besides, I'd like to share with you a feature of YuYu Bear on the latest issue of "Pretty Toys" magazine from Russia (English version) No.4-2011.

Artist profile of YuYu Bear on Pretty Toys

Article written in both Russian and English

Photos of my creations and descriptions

A full page photo of my first ellie, Rosie

For 30 days you can download the digital version of "Pretty Toys" for free:  

http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/300857

Don't miss the chance!

New bears and an elephant

Finally, I've finished 6 bears and friends for this month, sorry for keep you waiting !

Let me first introduce my favorite : Oceanna (about 8 inches tall) and babe doll. I tied a bow of ribbon on her head to match her antique blue wavy kid mohair. Besides, I made her a cuddly babe doll to accompany her, which is about 3 inches tall, made from pink sassy with needle felted muzzle and milk bottle. This baby is the smallest bear I've ever made and is also fully cotter pin jointed. Though it's not easy to make miniatures, I'd like to try making even smaller bears as I've got very tiny cotter pin joints.

Oceanna (8") and babe doll (3")

Dimo on the left(about 5.25 inches tall) is made from beige short mink faux fur, has already been adopted. Suma on the right (about 4.25 inches tall) is made from Schulte silk mohair. Though they are brothers, Dimo is an amusing contrast to Suma. Both are inspired by “dim sum”, a type of Chinese meal, and their names, too. Suma comes with the bamboo steamer. 

Dimo (5.25", adopted) and Suma (4.25")

In addition to the babe doll shown in the first photo, I made a completely different miniature from the same pattern. I'd like you to meet Jester (about 4 inches tall with hat secured on head) who is made from pink sassy for head, and vintage velvet rayon for body, limbs and hat. His face is needle felted with a big clown nose and smile. He has black glass eyes and I gave them a little bit of hand shading to reinforce his image. 

Jester (4" with hat)

Last but not least, here comes Rosie the elephant (about 6 inches tall).  She was inspired by “Water for Elephants” (a film based on the novel by Sara Gruen). Her head is a center-seam design, made from rosy tipped mohair. She enjoys smelling the roses, and I garlanded her with four little roses as embellishment. 

Rosie, my first elephant (6")

Besides, I'd like to share with you my happiness : ) Knowing that YuYu Bear is featured on the fall issue of Teddy Bear and Friends as one of the nine emerging teddy artists, I feel so honored ! Can't wait to hold the latest issue in hands, sit back and enjoy reading !! Will post the article on blog once I receive my copy.

Puff & Daisy are now available on my Etsy shop !!

Just opened my online shop at Etsy where I have a profile since 2009 but didn't try selling my creations there. Now, you're welcome to visit, and enjoy shopping : http://www.etsy.com/shop/yuyubear

I'm happy to introduce my new bear, Puff with his cuddly ginger bear, and more photos of Daisy the bunny as promised. They both are fluffy and endearing, and would love to be hugged (^3^)

Puff (about 9.75") made from fluffy Schulte mohair

crocheted him a scarf with pompon

Daisy (about 13.5") when seated from ears

with beautiful silk ribbon embroidery

with name embroidered on foot pad

made from dense faux fur in buttermilk color

Before and After

Oops ! Time flies and I didn't update my blog for a few months ......

This year, I'll be more active in the field of artist bears, besides working on a new website to better showcase my creations, will make better use of the blog & Twitter, too. Moreover, I've joined the Guild of Master Bearcrafters and Teddy Bear Artists and Friends, which are great sites to keep in touch with other bear lovers.

Before showing you my new bears, let's take a look of those who have moved to new homes. I miss them all ♥♥♥

"Balloon" (10.5cm), made from my favorite green flock fabric, with a bling bling baby shoe charm.

"Fliss" (11.5cm), with "Y" embroidered on foot pad representing YuYu Bear.

This baby bear is 12cm tall, I made a mini sofa for him to play hide-and-seek.

Two pairs of wedding bears, made from mohair.

groom (19cm) & bride (18cm)

"Beano clown" (9.5cm) is placed 2nd in "Miniatures" of "Glaserner Teddybar" 2010.

He stays with me and is surrounded by his friends, it's hard to let them go !!

Having a good start in 2011 as I'm the lucky winner in the miniatures giveaway from the Winter issue of Teddy Bear & Friends (^O^)