Beardsley Bears

2012-01-20T15:00:00.002-06:00

Olde Olde Petey the Pititful Pug~~

9" tall, straw filled, olde shoe buttons eyes...custom made olde sailor collar..

Deb's adorable new pups!

2012-01-20T14:51:00.002-06:00

Hello everyone!

It's been an incredibly long long time since I posted anything..cannot say why for sure~~ but here I am again, will really try to be in touch this way more often :)

Been busy making:

3 adorable NEW pups!!

A Springer Spaniel, A Cocker Spaniel and an adorable..very very OLDE PUG! If you are interested in a special piece custom made piece, please email me..

Hope all is well where ever you are!!

With warmest Regards and HUGS!
Deb

Teddy Bears of Witney~ preview 2009-2010

2009-05-05T14:30:00.002-06:00

New for 2009-2010! These cannot be pre-ordered, they will be coming out in the Fall 2009 Teddy Bears of Witney catalog. A little sneak peek just for YOU!

All exclusive for Teddy Bears of Witney in the UK.

Fun Fun!

Colette~ A little girl French Hare

2009-05-05T14:27:00.005-06:00

A sweet little girl that just came into being today. She is now up for auction on eBay! A five day auction, she is 13" tall.

Made of hand dyed mohair, distressed for an aged appearance. Her dress is made of vintage hankies~ so incredibly sweet and unique.

2009-04-21T09:03:00.001-06:00

Teddy Bear Show in Agawam, Mass.

2009-03-30T07:04:00.004-06:00

These little fellas are on their way today for the show on April 4th and 5th.
Stop in and check them out if you are in the area! Marie Poole of "Basically Bears" always puts on a most wonderful show! Contact Marie for exact times and location~
basicallybears.com

"I will miss you little lovelies, have a good life wherever your path leads"

On their way to Basically Bears

2009-03-30T07:01:00.002-06:00

Random thoughts about workshop

2009-03-29T23:01:00.002-06:00

I thought it would be interesting to post some pictures of the place I spend most of my time in. Sometimes starting as early at 7 AM, sometimes working as late as 1 AM.
All hours in between.
It is very quiet, located in the middle of our woods, about 100 yards from the house. I actually saw a Black Bear one day, walking down the path between the house and shop.
Needless to say, I did not go outside to play that day!
My workshop is a place where I can focus and create, and when I am done for the day, I can leave it all behind. I start anew the next morning.
Using mainly excelsior to stuff the bears and animals I make, it becomes unbearably messy quite often.
But it is all a process.
The texture and feel of the excelsior, the mohair, the tools, the colors that I dye the mohair, from the beginning to the final finished piece. It is a very rewarding process.
I have collected many books and encyclopedias about Teddy Bears and olde Stuffed toys, they continue to provide inspiration, as well as the nature that surrounds me.
I hope you enjoy this little peek into my world!

It can get messy in the studio

2009-03-29T22:09:00.001-06:00

Everyday in the life of Deb and the bears

2009-03-29T22:04:00.002-06:00

More not so organized workshop

2009-03-29T22:01:00.001-06:00

2009-03-29T21:59:00.001-06:00

My Quiet Place where I create

2009-03-29T21:57:00.001-06:00

My NEW WEBSITE!

2009-03-28T19:05:00.002-06:00

Hello all!

I am very happy to announce the launch of my new website!
Miss Peng Peng did a fabulous job as usual and I am thrilled about it!
I needed an updating badly, so please take a moment to visit.
It is a gallery of past and present pieces, and more will be added here and there along the way.
I plan on posting new pieces (for sale) here on my Blog and using the website as a catalog~
Thank you for taking the time to drop in and please email me with any and all questions!
Bye for now~
Deb
HURRAH!

Spring has Sprung here in Wisconsin!

2009-03-17T20:57:00.002-06:00

What a gorgeous day today! Love it, it is invigorating! Spent most of the day Spring cleaning. (as it is commonly called)
Anyone who has a woodstove knows how wonderfully warm they are in the deep frigidness of winter, but oh boy, do they make a mess! Fine black dust all over the place! Needless to say, after hours of wiping down everything, washing curtains~windows, ceiling fans, moving furniture, deep vacuuming~ I am one hurtin' unit!
I did have time to post a few piece son Ebay, and then added some pictures here also. Busy day ;o)
Very soon I will begin making my prototypes for "Teddy Bears of Witney" in the UK. This is an annual process every April. I usually send 4~5 newly created pieces to them, and they decide which ones will be placed in their catalog for the next year. I have been blessed to be able to work with them for almost 10 years now. I can hardly beleive it.
To think I am able to make teddy bears and their whimsical little friends without having to leave home!
I hope to take some pictures of the process along the way and will post them here for you ~ Should make an interesting essay ;o)
Well, thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day, wherever you are! Talk soon!

Siggy Silliphant

2009-03-17T20:18:00.000-06:00

"Beardsley's Traveling Mohair Carnival"
Available at
www.thetoyshoppe.com

Made of specially treated and dyed mohair~ All the pieces i create are filled with exclesior, wieghted with securely encased steel shot. Mwerino wooll tha tis used for pads and paws is also custom dyed. Antique shoe buttons or Imported glass eyes used.

Mister Timmers the Velveteen Bunny

2009-03-17T20:12:00.000-06:00

New bunny created
available at The Toy Shoppe, Richmond, Va.

www.thetoyshoppe.com

Aldo the Clown

2009-03-17T20:09:00.000-06:00

New piece created for The Toy Shoppe,

Richmond, Va.

"Beardsley's Traveling Mohair Carnival"

17"~ Created to look like an old Japanese Clown Bear.

Soft vintage colors, all hand dyed and distressed.

Chesley the Bunny Clown

2009-03-17T20:05:00.000-06:00

17" of pure silliness!

New piece created and for sale at The Toy Shoppe, Richmond, Va.

www.thetoyshoppe.com

Series:

"Beardsley's Traveling Mohair Carnival"

Say ahhhhhh...

2009-03-16T17:52:00.000-06:00

Casey Charles, my youngest grandson. (17 months old) Typical happy self!

2009-03-16T17:04:00.000-06:00

Thought I would post a picture of me when I was a wee little girl, about 50 years ago! You cannot see them , but my older brother and sister are standing in the background. To this day, I love playing in leaf piles and the smell of autumn. Happy memories.

KoKo the Clown

2009-03-07T22:59:00.000-06:00

Just the newest member of *Beardsley's Traveling Mohair Carnival*
Please meet "Koko the Clown"
17" tall
Imported German Mohair
Amber Glass eyes
Merino wool felt hat, ruff and "buttons".
All hand dyed and shaded by me, the artist.
Mohair ball, replica of an early Steiff Roly Poly Ball.