tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65938977550894618432024-03-14T02:12:23.678-07:00Marthas BearsArtist made teddy bears, dolls, jewelry, altered art and lots moreMartha Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543752003647631757noreply@blogger.comBlogger227125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593897755089461843.post-21345403382657256502015-04-10T16:58:00.001-07:002015-04-10T16:58:22.740-07:00Poster BearThis little bear and dog made the post cards for the Schaumburg Teddy Bear show<br />
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<br />Martha Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543752003647631757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593897755089461843.post-9354060502953212582015-04-10T16:54:00.002-07:002015-04-10T16:54:48.851-07:00My upcoming schedule - YIKESI told you it would be a busy month. I have the Serb Hall Doll and Bear
show on the 12th in Milwaukee, WI, the University Arts Festival show on
the 18th in West Bend, WI and the Schaumburg Teddy Bear show on April
19th in Schaumburg, IL<br /> After that, April 24th is the online Pet Palooza show and then on Apr 29th I leave for Philadelphia for the <a class="profileLink" data-gt="{"entity_id":"465100446921156","entity_path":"\/pagelet\/pageletserver.php:LitestandMainStreamPagelet:topnews"}" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=465100446921156" href="https://www.facebook.com/quinlanshow">Quinlan Artist Doll & Teddy Bear Convention</a> and THEN - the Spring Stars Online show in May. Crazy man, crazy.<br />
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Check www.marthasbears.com to see my full schedule. or follow me on Facebook at Martha's Bears Martha Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543752003647631757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593897755089461843.post-39191708364034186712015-04-10T16:52:00.003-07:002015-04-10T16:52:54.911-07:00Pet Palooza online show coming upI am participating in an online show devoted to pet lovers called Pet
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The Preview is on now: During the preview enjoy a sneak peek
at just a sample of what each artist will have available during the
show! these are my 2 preview pieces a bulldog and a dog necklace (front
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Visit the Soft Sculpture Gallery for furry dogs, cats,
bunnies, mice and many other pets made by 30+ international fiber
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Martha Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543752003647631757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593897755089461843.post-17620891748007120262015-03-19T19:49:00.002-07:002015-03-19T19:49:31.742-07:00a special projectI just finished a special order bear for a lady whose husband had
passed. She sent me his favorite raincoat and asked me to make a bear
out of it. I used the buttons down the front, part of the collar and
the cuff tabs and here is how he turned out. I hope she loves him.<br />
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Martha Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543752003647631757noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593897755089461843.post-63448901854904184752015-01-30T20:10:00.001-08:002015-01-30T20:10:27.393-08:00preview bear for the Feb 7th online showThis is Frosted Mint and he will be available at the upcoming Winter Stars online show.<br />
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<br />Martha Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543752003647631757noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593897755089461843.post-82180259605844920842015-01-22T17:15:00.000-08:002015-01-22T17:15:22.315-08:00baking bearsWell, my poor husband comes home today and walks into the kitchen saying "mmmmmm, something smells great. What are you baking?"<br />
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3 antiqued, distressed, dipped bears baking in the oven to give them that "dirty" look. My Prim recipe is coffee, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon - so it smells great.Martha Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543752003647631757noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593897755089461843.post-37247546487366826182015-01-19T08:27:00.002-08:002015-01-19T08:27:22.245-08:005 day art challengeI made these pieces years ago and still love them all.<br />
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<br />Martha Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543752003647631757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593897755089461843.post-42334698821113495542015-01-18T22:25:00.001-08:002015-01-18T22:25:38.744-08:00new jewelry on etsyhttps://www.etsy.com/shop/marthasbears is my etsy shop and I just added some new steampunk style jewelry.<br />
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I you put 5 day art challenge in the search bar on facebook, you can see some of the great work. <br />
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<br />Martha Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543752003647631757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593897755089461843.post-11879357535538849482014-10-13T23:06:00.002-07:002014-10-13T23:06:47.898-07:00new stuffI am going to be doing a local Craft Fair this coming weekend and I made these fun prim owls. They are about 6" tall with mummy wrapped wire feet<br />
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<br />Martha Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543752003647631757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593897755089461843.post-83983833988481869572014-09-23T13:02:00.000-07:002014-09-23T13:02:22.581-07:00new pin keepI have a new pin keep going to the Jubilee in Kansas City<br />
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You should see all the stuff that I have together for my talk - I can't believe the amount of junk that I have!<br /><br />Martha Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543752003647631757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593897755089461843.post-73116754867694879422014-08-28T08:36:00.000-07:002014-08-28T08:36:03.363-07:00punkin timeIt is getting close to Punkin time. I have punkins listed on etsy and witches on my website.<br />
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<br />Martha Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543752003647631757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593897755089461843.post-3405758735227809292014-07-26T14:27:00.001-07:002014-07-26T14:27:09.703-07:00jewelry up on etsyI just finished listing some jewelry in my etsy store.<br />
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<br />Martha Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543752003647631757noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593897755089461843.post-54831525811761801772014-07-13T10:30:00.000-07:002014-07-13T10:30:06.163-07:00The Online show continuesThe Christmas in july online show continues<br />
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This little guy needs a home - His name is Spencer<br />
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<br />Martha Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543752003647631757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593897755089461843.post-12141556913630272422014-07-13T10:27:00.001-07:002014-07-13T10:27:41.807-07:00anybody need buttons and lace?I have bags of buttons and vintage lace that need new homes.<br />
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<br />Martha Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543752003647631757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593897755089461843.post-61972439045205935022014-05-22T09:15:00.001-07:002014-05-22T09:15:57.284-07:00stuff to sell and stuff to keepI am going through everything I own to sort out stuff to keep and stuff to sell. WHAT A MESS!!!<br />
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Life is kind of overwhelming at the moment and I find that a good purge helps clear my head. I hope that it will be cold and cloudy so that I don't want to go outside and play instead. <br />
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I have also committed to do a talk at the Kansas City Jubilee bear show in Sept - the topic: "What are you going to do with that?"<br />
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<br />Martha Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543752003647631757noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593897755089461843.post-46035205021960995552014-05-19T08:21:00.001-07:002014-05-19T08:30:08.741-07:00shows coming upI will be at the www.dolls4all.com show in Albuquerque, NM on May<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><b> 31st</b></span> --<br />
MCM Elegante <br />
2020 Menaul NE - Albuquerque, NM<br />
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and at the Bright Star show in St Louis, MO on June 8th<br />
Holiday Inn Route 66 - Viking Center<br />
10709 Watson Road<br />
St Louis, MO<br />
10 am to 3pm<br />
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<br />Martha Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543752003647631757noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593897755089461843.post-92101858273048828662014-03-09T21:20:00.002-07:002014-03-09T21:20:53.568-07:00one more online showI have a batch of brand new bears for this upcoming show.<br />
This is one of them--his name is Buddy<br />
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Martha Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543752003647631757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593897755089461843.post-60330051721056720582014-02-05T19:17:00.001-08:002014-02-05T19:18:58.850-08:00AND I updated my websiteAnd I just finished updating my website<br />
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<br />Martha Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543752003647631757noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593897755089461843.post-46791234926158207682014-02-05T19:13:00.001-08:002014-02-05T19:16:59.597-08:00Online Show coming up!!!Friday is the Winter online show<br />
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I designed a new small bear, but there is a dog, a kitty and more as well<br />
Starts Friday at 11am eastern time<br />
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<br />Martha Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543752003647631757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593897755089461843.post-89577012817246025042014-01-07T13:47:00.001-08:002014-01-07T13:47:39.186-08:00a challange for meI was challenged to make a memory bear for someone using 6 silk ties. <br />
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I fianlly finished the bear and here it is<br />
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<br />Martha Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543752003647631757noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593897755089461843.post-4441430549021559332013-11-15T13:17:00.000-08:002013-11-15T13:17:01.229-08:00ornament timeIt is time for Christmas ornaments.<br />
I have White, Green and Red this year.<br />
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<br />Martha Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543752003647631757noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593897755089461843.post-33050989827372345552013-11-13T10:53:00.001-08:002013-11-13T10:53:47.725-08:00working and more workingI am working on pieces for the upcoming Christmas Treasures online show (http://www.teddiesworldwide.com) This is my preview piece. Comfort and Joy<br />
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I also found a bunch of oil cans that will become pieces for my steampunk series of bears. I love making the SteampunkersMartha Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543752003647631757noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593897755089461843.post-63557275345816219122013-10-18T01:14:00.000-07:002013-10-18T01:14:53.337-07:00pin keepsI have been working on new pin cushions<br />
This kitty one is my fav, though I really like the mummy too.<br />
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