The annual holiday countdown from Lisa Vollrath is up.
Each day until Christmas she has free printables...just click on the link
http://countdown.tentwostudios.com/
Her site is well worth a look. Always inspirational.
Friday 18 December 2009
Friday 11 December 2009
Butterflies!
Going to Hove on Sunday for the BBAA (Britsih Bear Artist) awards judging - my BFC bears are finalists in the group of bears, under 6 inches.!
I am so thrilled to get this far.
This is real incentive to get this blog updated regularly, and get the bears out more!
Watch this space, as they say!!!
I am so thrilled to get this far.
This is real incentive to get this blog updated regularly, and get the bears out more!
Watch this space, as they say!!!
Thursday 15 October 2009
Autism
There was an article in The Times recently, to which I replied to the letters page..and was published today
The original article is here
Autism does seem to me to be in danger of becoming the "in" thing upon which to hang an entertainment piece , whether it be a film or book..
Yet, it has to be good to keep autism in the front of peoples' awareness....and show that the young person acting strangely is not doing so because of any failing on the parents' behalf, but rather due to an acknowledged neurological impairment.
It's a fascinating syndrome - I just wish it wasn't so close to home....
The original article is here
Autism does seem to me to be in danger of becoming the "in" thing upon which to hang an entertainment piece , whether it be a film or book..
Yet, it has to be good to keep autism in the front of peoples' awareness....and show that the young person acting strangely is not doing so because of any failing on the parents' behalf, but rather due to an acknowledged neurological impairment.
It's a fascinating syndrome - I just wish it wasn't so close to home....
Tuesday 6 October 2009
Tribute to the Clarets! And another bear ..
One of the bears I made after the Championship Play Off victory ...I am not the world's fastest sewer, as you can tell.
This is another bear - Rosie (original, huh? ) - I like her smile. She is not a BFC bear. It was a case of...look at my stash, decide which fabric appeals to me, and make a bear!She is made from long pile upholstery fabric, which looks nice, but is not my favourite to sew. However, I have to admit, it makes quite cute bears!
I need to brush up on my photographic skills too. But that will come, no doubt, as I make more bears that need photographing!
Tuesday 9 June 2009
Back to BEARS!
So....after the elation of winning the Championship Play-off Final at Wembley (not me, you understand..Burnley FC)...
(picture from the official BFC website)
....thoughts are turning back to bears.
Last Sunday (June 7th) I attended the Teddy Bear Artist Event in Stratford on Avon. I wasn't able to take up my offer of a table which arose after a cancellation (not enough bears....little bears need to be in a big group to fill a round table...and I had, oooh, about 3 !). So I went as a visitor - but helped on the ABC Bears table and had 3 of my bears there. Photos should be available later - but I don't think I took very good ones.
It was a thrill when a couple of people actually picked up the bears to look at!
I acknowledge the fact that they need accessorising a whole lot better than they were on Sunday. So that is my next project. It's all a learning curve - just a slow one, as my output is rather pedestrian. Actually, it's more sleepwalking....
Anyhow...it was a fabulous event - just so many gorgeous bears to admire and dream of. And so inspirational!! Samantha Potter (MaryMyrtleMiniatures) does an amazing job of organizing it. Next year's event is June 6th - well worth going to.
Of course, it wouldn't be a fair without the chance to buy some fabric (as if I need any more...).
I even bought some "bear coloured" fabric - unusual for me!. Susan at Bear Basics had some lovely mohair perfect for small bears, and she always has a smile! Even when it's a sale of just 1/8th of a metre.
Berta (ThReAdTeDs) had some hand dyed mini bear fabric. SO... as I needed (that word again!) some green fabric, I visited her table, and bought some green fabric - OK, 4 pieces, all different.
Then the bright yellow fabric caught my eye, so at the end of the fair I succumbed to temptation and bought 3 yellow pieces.
I fancy some bright pink to go with the yellow (have I ever mentioned that I like colourful bears?!)...but that's another purchase for another day..
The rain that fell heavily on the way down didn't dampen the spirits - although it most certainly dampened my feet as there were a good 4 inches of water to wade through to get out of the station. The day ended in lovely sunshine, and the train journey home was uneventful.
A grand day out (to pinch a phrase).
(picture from the official BFC website)
....thoughts are turning back to bears.
Last Sunday (June 7th) I attended the Teddy Bear Artist Event in Stratford on Avon. I wasn't able to take up my offer of a table which arose after a cancellation (not enough bears....little bears need to be in a big group to fill a round table...and I had, oooh, about 3 !). So I went as a visitor - but helped on the ABC Bears table and had 3 of my bears there. Photos should be available later - but I don't think I took very good ones.
It was a thrill when a couple of people actually picked up the bears to look at!
I acknowledge the fact that they need accessorising a whole lot better than they were on Sunday. So that is my next project. It's all a learning curve - just a slow one, as my output is rather pedestrian. Actually, it's more sleepwalking....
Anyhow...it was a fabulous event - just so many gorgeous bears to admire and dream of. And so inspirational!! Samantha Potter (MaryMyrtleMiniatures) does an amazing job of organizing it. Next year's event is June 6th - well worth going to.
Of course, it wouldn't be a fair without the chance to buy some fabric (as if I need any more...).
I even bought some "bear coloured" fabric - unusual for me!. Susan at Bear Basics had some lovely mohair perfect for small bears, and she always has a smile! Even when it's a sale of just 1/8th of a metre.
Berta (ThReAdTeDs) had some hand dyed mini bear fabric. SO... as I needed (that word again!) some green fabric, I visited her table, and bought some green fabric - OK, 4 pieces, all different.
Then the bright yellow fabric caught my eye, so at the end of the fair I succumbed to temptation and bought 3 yellow pieces.
I fancy some bright pink to go with the yellow (have I ever mentioned that I like colourful bears?!)...but that's another purchase for another day..
The rain that fell heavily on the way down didn't dampen the spirits - although it most certainly dampened my feet as there were a good 4 inches of water to wade through to get out of the station. The day ended in lovely sunshine, and the train journey home was uneventful.
A grand day out (to pinch a phrase).
Friday 22 May 2009
BURNLEY FC at Wembley!
Nervous about the match on Monday, but so PROUD to be a Claret.
Richard Oldroyd says it so well in his article here.
Whatever happens, Burnley FC now have the footballing world's attention.
About time!
Watch this manager's career skyrocket!
Thank you Owen Coyle for invigorating a sleeping giant.
Richard Oldroyd says it so well in his article here.
Whatever happens, Burnley FC now have the footballing world's attention.
About time!
Watch this manager's career skyrocket!
Thank you Owen Coyle for invigorating a sleeping giant.
Thursday 7 May 2009
Aaaaargh!
Where does the time go?! **grin**
Football season nearly at an end, and BURNLEY are involved in the playoffs to reach the Premier League (Division One for those of my vintage!)
First leg on Saturday...fingers crossed.
Might even get round to making some bears....and updating this blog!
Having a heart scan tomorrow (had a spell in A and E with atrial fibrillation a couple of weeks back - feel totally fine, so I am not anticipating problems).
Normal service will hopefully be resumed soon...
Football season nearly at an end, and BURNLEY are involved in the playoffs to reach the Premier League (Division One for those of my vintage!)
First leg on Saturday...fingers crossed.
Might even get round to making some bears....and updating this blog!
Having a heart scan tomorrow (had a spell in A and E with atrial fibrillation a couple of weeks back - feel totally fine, so I am not anticipating problems).
Normal service will hopefully be resumed soon...
Wednesday 4 March 2009
Oh dear...
....another month passes, and I am still not regular (blogging I mean...LOL)
James has been rewarded for his achievements..and I am so proud of him!
(the red nose day giggler was from me...very annoying it is too)
He is now being more independent, and I am sure he likes that, especially as he can make cakes...
Burnley FC continue their efforts in the Championship, and last night won at Blackpool in what sounds like were dreadful conditions.
One day I will get this blog to the standard I'd like it...Just don't hold your breath!!
James has been rewarded for his achievements..and I am so proud of him!
(the red nose day giggler was from me...very annoying it is too)
He is now being more independent, and I am sure he likes that, especially as he can make cakes...
Burnley FC continue their efforts in the Championship, and last night won at Blackpool in what sounds like were dreadful conditions.
One day I will get this blog to the standard I'd like it...Just don't hold your breath!!
Friday 6 February 2009
Idly surfing...
...and following links on blogs and have come across 2 really inspirational blogs.
Awfully Big Art Adventure and Fancy Picnic
Now i need to find a source of extra time, or - and let's be brutally honest here - less procrastination...and I'm away!
Younger son is home for a night (he is severely autistic and attends a residential school in Cheshire who are saints and angels as far as this family is concerned....giving us back our life is not putting it too strongly). So I will be drinking coffee and reading the newspaper - as that seems to be what I do in his world!!
I hear the sounds of "Bambi" on the video...so I think I will go and keep him company. Actually, being able to spend a few minutes on the computer is another major step forward - usually my presence is demanded at all times!.
He(and his twin sister) will be 17 next week. Time flies!
Awfully Big Art Adventure and Fancy Picnic
Now i need to find a source of extra time, or - and let's be brutally honest here - less procrastination...and I'm away!
Younger son is home for a night (he is severely autistic and attends a residential school in Cheshire who are saints and angels as far as this family is concerned....giving us back our life is not putting it too strongly). So I will be drinking coffee and reading the newspaper - as that seems to be what I do in his world!!
I hear the sounds of "Bambi" on the video...so I think I will go and keep him company. Actually, being able to spend a few minutes on the computer is another major step forward - usually my presence is demanded at all times!.
He(and his twin sister) will be 17 next week. Time flies!
Thursday 5 February 2009
Friday 23 January 2009
CLARETS RULE! Burnley 3 - Spurs 2
OK, so we lost and won't be challenging for the Carling Cup, but what a performance and what heart.
Burnley FC and everyone involved there should be so proud of what they achieved in almost arctic conditions on Wednesday night.
It was freezing cold, raining, and your extremities were numb, but you forgot all that as you watched YOUR team playing with pride , team spirit, commitment, and heart.
In 30 plus years of watching Burnley, on Wednesday night I knew why I did...
Here is a report from a 16 year old who was there....written from the heart by Ben Redman.
And here is another report fromTony Scholes.
UP THE CLARETS!!
Burnley FC and everyone involved there should be so proud of what they achieved in almost arctic conditions on Wednesday night.
It was freezing cold, raining, and your extremities were numb, but you forgot all that as you watched YOUR team playing with pride , team spirit, commitment, and heart.
In 30 plus years of watching Burnley, on Wednesday night I knew why I did...
Here is a report from a 16 year old who was there....written from the heart by Ben Redman.
And here is another report fromTony Scholes.
UP THE CLARETS!!
Tuesday 20 January 2009
OK...
Right - let's get this show on the road!
What are the resolutions for this year...
Well, lose weight...so to that end I an attempting NOT to buy any processed meals - you know, the 5 for £4 type! They might be easy, but can't be good for you.
I'm a member of Slimming World, and so far have nearly lost 1 and a half stone, so that's they way forward this year. To get to target, and to cook from scratch as far as possible.
Well....10 minutes to cook some pasta, and bung in some mushrooms and onions and tomatoes and ham is hardly time consuming (shame I'm not a great fan of pasta....!! )
Cheaper too.
MAKE MORE BEARS!!!
This year I turn 55 in November - the age at which my mother died, so it will be a poignant birthday. My elder siblings are in their late 60s (although they'd hate me to mention it!!)...so I'm good for a few more years I reckon., but I will make the most of every day the best of my ability.
So that's another 2 resolutions I guess.
Get fit...I've rejoined the local gym and have a fitness program mapped out.
Oh yes....keep a blog up to date!!!
I think that's enough to be going on with. More may be decided later....who says they have to start on January the first anyway?
And of course I will be following the fortunes of Burnley Football Club....UP THE CLARETS!!
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