2007 Christmas and more

Yesterday we went to see the Saint John Christmas Lights ; here are the pictures I took.

I lost all my Christmas outdoor decorations because of the storm we had last week ; some of us have been more lucky.

Magical is Christmas time.

And for the teddies world :

It's now 2 weeks I'm working on a yorkshire terrier dog ; a long long work to paint the fur.

Tatting page

Iris is one of my favorite tatter.. she is making such wonderful things.

I have her link

http://irisniebach.blogspot.com/

TAG I'm It

I have just been tagged by my very talented Bears Sister Patricia Knight. She is a great artist ; I like all she is creating because they inspire tenderness.
Her creations' eyes are so wonderful ; I don't have other words to describe Patricia work.
Go to visit her page Zada Creations.

Now, this means I am to write five random things about myself, then tag five others to do the same . . .

1. I like chocolate (been living in Belgium, you understand why)
2. Patricia talked about Pet Therapy ; I believe in it : animals bring me something I cannot find somewhere else.
3. My husband Alain is my Muse for my bears Creations (YEP)
4. I had an accident after a surgery 10 months ago ; I lost a part of the right eye vision ; my teddy bears family (family, friends and bears, my collectors) helped me and continue to help me in a big fight.
5. I'm dreaming to become better organized.
My life is staying home, making my little creations, surrounded by my family.




Okay, I get to Tag five people! I took a peek around and found the Blog's of several talented Bear Artist's to tag. They are:

LauraLynn - Teddies By Laura Lynn
Angela - Whimsymoon creations
Gaia - I Piccolini
Kim Basta - Wild Thyme Originals Studio
Louise - Louise Peers Miniatures Bears

HERE ARE THE RULES:
Post these rules on your Blog.
Link to your Tagger. This is a wonderful PR tool for the GOOGLE search engines. HENCE THE NAME TAGGED!
Share 5 facts about yourself on your Blog. Some facts can be random & some unusual. Sharing on Tagger's Blog is optional.
Tag 5 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their Blogs.
Let them know they are Tagged by leaving a comment on their Blog

*The INTERNET TAG GAME is a clever way to social network promotional (PR) links. It's a good thing! *Remember if you keep getting tagged & you're very busy at least your RANDOM 5 are good to go again & again & again...

Check out my Slide Show!

Alyssa a new bear on Ebay

I create a new bear mixing different thread ; the result is soooo soft.

She is really cute.

She is on Ebay for the moment :

http://cgi.ebay.com/Alyssa-OOAK-Mini-Thread-Artist-Bear-by-Chantal-Bears_W0QQitemZ320188042301QQihZ011QQcategoryZ3904QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

She has blue glass eyes and she wears ribbons on each side of her head.

Her paws are needlefelted and shaded

First Snow here in Saint John

It was the first real one ; I took the picture at 7 am on November 11th..

They are a little dark but they showed how much snow we received.

The snow is still there today .....

We are ready for the white powder ;o))))

A new Thread Crochet Bear... Abela

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I'm pleased to introduce Abela, my newest creation.
This is a miniature Thread teddy bear made by me, Chantal Giroux.
My patterns are uniquely designed from start to finish by myself. I don't follow any patterns ; my bears are unique, and coming straight from my heart to your home.
All materials for my bears are new.
Abela is an adorable 3 inches little girl is made from from a mix of thread and is fully jointed.
Her sweet features have been embroidered with fine embroidery thread.
She has black glass eyes.

She has a bow on her head and an organza ribbon around her neck.
She wears a crocheted dress with a beaded bow on her body.
She will arrive with the Christmas ornament I created for her.

She is sweet and has a lot of love to give.
She comes from a smoke-free home.

Another Anime Artist Bear, Lilian

http://cgi.ebay.com/OOAK-Mini-Anime-Artist-Bear-by-Chantal-Bears_W0QQitemZ320180133340QQihZ011QQcategoryZ3904QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I'm pleased to introduce Lilian, my newest creation.
This is a miniature Anime teddy bear made by me, Chantal Giroux.
My patterns are uniquely designed from start to finish by myself. I don't follow any patterns ; my bears are unique, and coming straight from my heart to your home.

Lilian is crocheted from a mix of thread and is fully jointed. She measures 3 inches tall.
A part of her face are needlefelted and I added gentle shadings for making her smiling.
She has blue glass eyes.

She has 2 golden bows on her head and another one on her body.
You will see a lot of pictures of her ; she has been very quiet and patient with me...;o))
She is sweet and has a lot of love to give.
She comes from a smoke-free home.


http://cgi.ebay.com/OOAK-Mini-Anime-Artist-Bear-by-Chantal-Bears_W0QQitemZ320180133340QQihZ011QQcategoryZ3904QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

A new Anime Bear !!!

On Ebay for the moment at :http://cgi.ebay.com/OOAK-Mini-Anime-Artist-Bear-by-Chantal-Bears_W0QQitemZ320179671339QQihZ011QQcategoryZ3904QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I'm pleased to introduce Abigale, my newest creation.
This is a miniature Anime teddy bear made by me, Chantal Giroux.
My patterns are uniquely designed from start to finish by myself. I don't follow any patterns ; my bears are unique, and coming straight from my heart to your home.
All materials for my bears are new.

Abigale is crocheted from a mix of thread and is fully jointed. She measures 3 inches tall.
A part of her face are needlefelted and I added gentle shadings for making smiling.
She has blue glass eyes.

She has 2 golden bows on her head and an organza ribbon around her neck.
You will see a lot of pictures of her ; she has been very quiet and patient with me...;o))
She is sweet and has a lot of love to give.
She comes from a smoke-free home.
I would like to Thank You for taking the time to visit my auction.
If you have any questions or comments, I would be happy to respond.

I need to take rest

3 weeks ago, I was playing volley ball in my garden... and I fell...


I broke my right thumb ; the first failure is repaired but not the second one at the wrist level....





Patience... will be my best therapy... GRRRR.....





We spent yesterday a very good Halloween ; Darren, the SpiderMan, came back with a huge bag of candies.





We had 50 children that we spoiled a little ; all were so cute with their costumes ...and ... guess what..... Dobbi the dog became a devil ... I like the picture but he was so excited ... the picture is a little blurry...

I will go to work slowly to my new bear... I think he will be cute.. I'm using a faux-mink fabric....
I'm sure that the he will become she as usual !!!!

I created a book

If you want to see my book ; here is the link : http://preview.picaboo.com/Webview/CoverPage.aspx?user=000000000000EEC9A7&album=000000000000EEF8E7

I completed Lorelei

I named my new creation, Lorelei. It's the first name that came when I finished her.
She is 5 inches when sitting.

I added a clay nose and glazed it.
I choose to stay in the same tones of colors and I added beads with a ribbon If you want to see more pictures of her :

http://tinyurl.com/yo68ax

She will be on Ebay tomorrow October 15th night.

I have been spoiled !!!!!!

Today, I received the parcel of Valerie...

It was a great competition and I have been very spoiled.

I took pictures of the parcel.

And I'm showing the last little one I'm working on....

Lulani my last creation

http://cgi.ebay.com/Lulani-OOAK-Mini-Teddy-Bear-by-Chantal-Bears_W0QQitemZ320168570335QQihZ011QQcategoryZ3904QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I'm pleased to introduce my newest creation "Lulani".
This is a mini Teddy bear created and designed by me, Chantal Giroux.
My patterns are uniquely designed from start to finish by myself coming straight from my heart to your home.
All materials for my bears are new.


Lulani is an adorable little girl ; she measures 3 inches when standing, made from a soft mohair thread ; her sweet features have been embroidered with fine embroidery thread.
Her face is finished with gentle shadings.
She is filled with a new material, five way jointed and I weighted her.


Lulani has a bow on her head.


She has black glass eyes.
Her nose is embroidered and glazed.
She wears a little dress I sewed for her.
She will arrive home with her little toy.


She comes from a smoke-free home.



She is so sweet and has a lot of love to give.
I'm sure she will find a sweet Mommy soon.

I'am completely honored to have had my teddy bears included in Teddy Bear Review, on front cover in April 2007 Bears and Buds Ezine and finalist for the 2007 URSA contest
I must also tell that I'm very spoiled by the continued support of my collectors who are bringing me wings for creation.
Thank you .

Kess and Arnold

Yesterday, I was working on my bears ; Kess my cat was lying on the cage of Arnold my cockatiel.

I liked what I saw and I decided to do a video.
I really like the result.

Turn on the audio volume !! ;0)))

Mona, Mini Teddy Bear

http://tinyurl.com/yp25dg

Mona
Mini Teddy Bear by Chantal's Bears


I'm pleased to introduce my newest creation "Mona".
This is a mini Teddy bear created and designed by me, Chantal Giroux.
My patterns are uniquely designed from start to finish by myself coming straight from my heart to your home.
All materials for my bears are new.


Mona is an adorable little girl ; she measures 5 inches when standing, made from a soft and dense faux mink ; her sweet features have been embroidered with fine embroidery thread.
Her face is finished with gentle shadings.
She is filled with a new material, five way jointed and I weighted her.


Mona has a bow on her head and a beaded necklace around her neck.


She has black glass eyes.
Her nose is clay and glazed.

She comes from a smoke-free home.

She is so sweet and has a lot of love to give.

I'm sure she will find a sweet Mommy soon.
I would like to Thank You for taking the time to visit my auction.
If you have any questions or comments, I would be happy to respond.

New teddy bear on Ebay, Stefanie

She is on Ebay for the moment : http://tinyurl.com/3x8jxw.
Stefanie is a big 3 inches little girl bear, made from a soft and dense and long pile fabric ; her sweet features have been embroidered with fine embroidery thread.
Her face is finished with gentle shadings.
She is filled with a new material, five way jointed and I weighted her.

This week on Ebay

A few thing for today Bears, Bears.....

First : the URSA contest for the first round is closed ; we will have to wait until the 10th of August to know the name of the 33 contestants.

I was very nervous, yesterday, but I will have to wait...
Here is the picture of Maylyn who was in the contest.

2. I finished a little Anime Butterfly bear ; her name : Nuella.

She is really cute and she is on Ebay for the moment at http://tinyurl.com/2bv79a

3. Yesterday I sent my reindeer to Berta for the round robin ; he is cute....
The pattern was designed by Kelly and I have to make him.
I sent also my pattern ; we will see the result.