where bloggers create party 2013

hello and welcome to my little studio here in Brisbane Australia

This is my desk where i sit every day creating my little vintage style bears.
(make sure you click on the photo's to get a large photo.)

here are some of my creations - this is what i call my day job now i work on making my vintage style bears and friends. i am often sending them overseas. I love to collect vintage stuff, but don't we all. I love to style my bears with vintage items and where possible i will use vintage lace buttons and trims on my bears i love using vintage photos and adding a french feel to them.

this is a new areas which my husband helped me create. I did the music sheet wall and he built the shelf and desk for me to display all my things. (Pug dog and large pink bear made by me)

this year i have started creating vintage style cloche hats. My first one is on the left and the one on the right i bought from the lovely lady who is teaching me this wonderful craft. (vintage bunny made by the wonderful Wendy Meagher)

a small collection of my Whendi's bears.

some of my vintage shoes. I do have a lot more but these i really love

another photo at my desk.

this is my old shop sign i had in my little shop. painted by the wonderful Natasha Burns.( little dog and pig made by a lovely lady Alison of Alison's Bears)

as you can see by now i love dress forms old new small large and anything in between

here is a photo taken last year at the shop, this is another shot of those gorgeous drawers. I love so much in all there vintage glory.

lots of little goodies sitting around here

my vintage pink scales and a little friend sitting on them (dog also made by Alison of Alison's bears)

gorgeous old cupboard and drawers.

a close up of my vintage style cloche hat 

Love this one all my collections together.

this is a before photo of my music sheet wall.

this is also a before shot. this is something i have been working on this year. as i am back working from home.

Here are some more of my bear's these ones are vintage shabby. Olive Grove Primitives.

I love the colours in this corner. thank you for taking the time to visit I hope you have enjoyed looking around my little studio. please come visit again sometime. 

have a beautiful day Lisa

the on-line teddy bear show has started

if you would like to see more of my bears for sale. pop over to www.teddiesworldwide.com

here is spring bunny.

I have a total of 9 bears and friends for sale.

have a beautiful weekend Lisa

The story of the French Bunny and Panda.

Here is my first bunny, from my own pattern.  I have been working on this one for some time now. She has already been sold.  I just wanted to share some photo's.  I will be making some more and there will also be a pattern.

here is my first panda, also my pattern.  I have spent most of this year working on my new patterns which will be available soon. I have a really large craft show coming up in October and they will all be there for sale, the patterns will also be for sale and i will also have some kits so you to can make them with all the supplies in the kit for you. I will also have the viscose for sale along with all the other supplies you will need.

I still have all bears but the 2 bunny's in the middle they have been sold. the others will be coming with me to Winter Wonderland this coming Saturday the 15th June at the Brisbane RNA Show grounds the show is on for two days Saturday and Sunday. I will also have my eftpos machine for credit cards.

have a beautiful weekend Lisa 

Bears for Winter Wonderland

I am working on some stock for the Winter wonderland doll and teddy show here is Brisbane next month

i am making some with pretty lace dresses and hats. this little one is even wearing a set of pearls.

have a beautiful weekend Lisa

Studio Photo's

Christening Cup pin cushions - ready for the handmade expo - morayfield next Sunday.

strawberry pin cushions - ready and waiting for the handmade expo.

I have been busy today cleaning and sorting out the studio. I thought i would share some photos with you.

enjoy your weekend. Lisa

the love of bear making

the love of bear making, each and everyday I am doing or making something with bears. 

Love.

steam punk bears

I am in love with making steam punk bears at the moment.