I have finally found it!!!! It's such a satisfying feeling..it's hard to describe...it's joy and comfort, great pleasure..... pure elation...complete satisfaction. It's finally finding that thing which takes up all the hours in the day... and several in the evening... you step into your studio at 8am & in a flash.....it's 6pm.....the day has flown by in pleasure & delight & does not feel the slightest bit like you've just spent 10 hours at work!!!!!!
It's that feeling you had when you met your husband and you just knew "this is the person I'm suppose to be with"..and everything just kinda fell into place & the world just seemed calmer somehow......OR when your children were born and you realized.... "So THIS is what it means to LOVE"
It's wonderful!!!
It's that feeling you had when you met your husband and you just knew "this is the person I'm suppose to be with"..and everything just kinda fell into place & the world just seemed calmer somehow......OR when your children were born and you realized.... "So THIS is what it means to LOVE"
It's wonderful!!!
The little bear lounging on top of my pile of mohair is a commissioned little fellow.. (he's almost ready Jan... he's waiting on his travel companion to finish packing!!!!).....Each time I make a new bear I just want to squeeze them..they are so darn cute..these little ones sit perfectly in the palm of my hand..I just love that!!!
The bear in the photograph is my constant inspiration...he was made in Germany between 1905 and 1910....I have had this picture for 5 years......!!! For 5 years he has been pinned to my bulletin board...patiently waiting for me to pay attention to him!!! My goal is to recreate him...I'm getting there...slowly but surely!!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Now I'm off to make a batch of brownies and finish up a few things in the studio before it's time to start dinner (home made pizza). Before I do any of that though, I need to stoke the fire..it is absolutely bitter cold here today..just plain raw!
Wishing you a wonderful day, Doreen
19 delightful friends dropped in for a visit:
Oh goody, I get to be first! You are making me want to try mohair. Maybe you could do a tutorial about working with it? I'm wondering how you make them baldy-looking-but I'm guessing you just sorta shave them?? This little guy is so wonderful, Doreen. I'm so happy you are blissfully enjoying your 'work'!"
Love, Debra
Boy, Tell me how COLD it is Doreen!!!
Looks like the clouds are ready to burst down here, BUT they say NO...
You did so well with your inspiration Bear and I do believe I see a Smile on his face too!!!
Just Wonderful Doreen...
Stay warm and save a piece of pizza for me! (maybe a Brownie too)
Always~Marilyn
Doreen, I always love when you create these little bears ,it makes me think of our precious Bee Bear !! I hope these bears will bring the same love and memories to someone as he has to our Jenna. Love Mom
Adorable!!! Oh, I want to learn how to make some bears someday!
A dear, sweet chap indeed...simply magical!
Blessings,
j
Doreen, he is beautiful!!! I just love his face, so cute!!!!
How's the doll coming? I haven't started mine yet, story of my life, join a class and start at the back of the line!!!
Hugs,
Margaret B
Hi Doreen, every time I come visit your blog, I am taken back by the beautiful music and how good it makes me feel. I also love the quote about creating - it is so true. Those little bears are just adorable. I can just see you working away in a cozy little studio. Have a great weekend, Dawn
What a great feeling it must be to find your niche... and I think it suits you well! Your bears are adorable. (Love the new blog header photo too!)
Hugs,
Stephanie
Doreen,
To find a place within yourself that is peace, elation, and happiness is a very rare gift. And then to take that and create something like your bears that reflect your feelings is true bliss.
Donna
Doreen, these are the sweetest babies I have ever seen! And with the look of being already loved by a child some years and years ago...I love, love, love them!You are so gifted!
~Jul
Hi Doreen,
What a lovely sweet bear. I, like you, have a photo also :) of a bear that just inspires me and a book about fixing old bears with wonderful pics....I'll send you the title in a bit ~ it's in the studio and I'm too cold to go out there right now but I won't forget....think you would really enjoy it.
What a wonderful thing to love work isn't it?
Hope your warm and cozy and having a happy day.
Sending hugs ~ Jenn
Hi Doreen,
I haven't been here in awhile and I am sorry - not sure how I have been missing you lately.
Your creations are always so impressive and totally UNIQUE...they are just YOURS.
Love the little bear - never worked with mohair but I have a feeling if I start I won't want to quit...I love the feel and look of it.
Karen
Hi Doreen,
I know that feeling, I am happy for you!!! I love the new critters you are creating and I cannot wait to see more!!!
Julie
Thanks for stopping by today Doreen, it's always nice to greet a new friend.
You have some wonderful critters here (especially Enid - very cute) I will pop by again for a longer visit...off to bed now.
Hugs,
Sandi @ Bearly Sane
Hi Doreen!Thank you for visiting my blog and for lovely comment.Your blog is very interesting,and I'll come back soon!
Have a lovely day.
Hugs,Annalisa
Hi Doreen, thanks for dropping by my blog, I love to find new friends :) I do like what I'm seeing here, and when I saw that you love Izannah Walker dolls I wondered if you knew of my sister, Susie McMahon. And of course I found that you do :)We're enjoying a warm Summer here in Tassie, with very mild nights (unusually), keep yourself warm and keep creating Hugs x
I'm so happy for you, Doreen...it definitely sounds as if you have found your niche! Your latest bear looks very "squeezable"!! :)
Oh, Doreen! What a sweet post- and I know what you mean about creative time just flying by!!
Your little bears are just wonderful, and I'm so happy that they have brought so much joy into your life, because I know they will be treasured by the people who "adopt" them!
Trying again....I lost the first post!
I am so glad I was led to make a long-neglected visit here, because it is so inspiring to read how you describe the contentment and joy you have found in your creating of bears and other soft creatures. It will make me happy whenever I think of you so many miles to the North, creating in your studio, telling us what you are going to bake and cook, tending the fire.
Wishing you snow,
Lesley
PS I don't have any bears or soft little ones....but if there had been another Milton Mouse available, I would have been sorely tempted! Just enchanting.
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