Marthas Bears

home again, home again, jiggity Jig

2012-02-20T21:49:00.001-08:00

Well, I am back from Tampa. The Bright Star show was fun with lots of wonderful bears and great people!

getting ready to go

2012-02-16T08:22:00.001-08:00

I am off to Tampa, FL on Friday. can't wait for some sun. But today I am frantic -- sewing, sewing, sewing - not finishing. OMG maybe no sleep tonight!

And the Winner is --

2012-02-15T08:56:00.000-08:00

The winner of the heart Necklace is Sarah Medina -- I put all the followers names in a hat and pulled one out --
Congratulations Sarah.
Send me your address via private email and I will send your necklace off to you.

new bears

2012-02-01T11:46:00.000-08:00

some new bears up on my site.

Biscuit - 5 1/2"

RAGGERLY - 16"

SHABBY - 16"

Tampa show coming up

2012-02-01T11:44:00.000-08:00

Gotta sew, sew, sew -- Tampa show is coming up. Check the link for a preview of artists.

Watch for a givaway

2012-01-30T08:35:00.000-08:00

Hi all - on Feb 14th I will be giving one of my Heart necklaces away to one lucky follower.

On March 1, I will have another surprise to give away to a follower (think teddy bear) so watch for those pictures

some jewelry on etsy

2012-01-29T21:50:00.000-08:00

I just listed some of my jewelry on etsy. this is the kind of thing that I take to local art shows. You can find the etsy link here.

wire wrapped heart and nest

brass dragonfly

Local ARt fair

2012-01-26T12:02:00.000-08:00

Well, I am participating in a local art fair this Saturday with Teddy Bears and Jewelry. Weather looks like it will cooperate. Why am I nervous? I've been doing shows FOREVER! I should not be nervous.
Sigh!

Pics to follow

Just updated my website

2012-01-20T09:56:00.000-08:00

mousie

Luvvy

Puppy

I just put some new bears up on my website -- I will be doing more soon and etsy jewelry too.

Here are a few of the bears though -

Cubbie

Earnie

Stanley Steampunk

2012-01-20T09:51:00.000-08:00

Hi all - I am home from the San Diego show -- it was a blast! There were lots of great teddies and dolls, many enthusiastic collectors and lots of fun. I was honored to receive a 2012 Industry Choice Award for my Father Christmas. You can see a list of winners on the Teddy Bear and Friends facebook page under "notes" Watch for the voting for The People's Choice TOBY in Teddy Bear and Friends.

OOOO - I am featured in the new Bears & Buds

2012-01-02T21:36:00.000-08:00

Cover Bear

Wooo Hooo -- Bears and Buds has a feature article on my work -- Click on the words, "Cover Bear" for the link

happy new year

2011-12-31T22:11:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year everyone. May it be a wonderful 2010!!!!!

All I really want to do

2011-12-27T19:49:00.001-08:00

I just want to clean my workspace and sew -- how come life intervenes??? Gotta walk the dog, go shopping, cook dinner -- yadda, yadda, yadda ---
Well, I guess Jim could do the grocery shopping, but still
OK, I'm over it - back to work ;-)

back to work I go

2011-12-26T09:55:00.001-08:00

Well, it's back to work - getting ready for the Crossroads show in San Diego. Many unfinished bears to finish.

ugly sweater gang

2011-12-24T20:15:00.000-08:00

well, here is the Christmas Ugly Sweater gang, my brothers and sisters, their spouses and kids.

my brother John

my niece, Molly

brother in law Dave

nephew Travis

Trav's sweetie - Autumn

Christmas tree

2011-12-24T11:19:00.001-08:00

Got our tree up -

2011-12-24T11:17:00.000-08:00

growly PJ and Jim

happy Toby and Me

Martha and Ugly Sweater

Jim & Ugly Sweater

Can't have too much of this one

Well, here are Jim's and My ugly sweaters for the family Christmas. Jim's snowman has a bit of "yellow snow" on the bottom edge. Mine is just plain nasty. You can see that PJ is not happy about being picked up - especially next to that nasty snowman ;-)

2011-12-23T15:28:00.001-08:00

I am enjoying watching Toby (my Papillon) "help" with the laundry. Changed the sheets and pillowcases, turned around and there he was, dragging the pillowcases to his crate to add to his bed. Guess he wanted to save me some laundry time.

peace

2011-12-22T23:02:00.000-08:00

I wish everyone peace, happiness, and health. Have a lovely Christmas or whatever holiday that you observe.

ugly sweaters

2011-12-20T08:23:00.001-08:00

Well, our Christmas is supposed to include Ugly Sweaters, so I am off to "ugly up" one that I found at Goodwill. It is pretty ugly to begin with -- but I am adding things.
I'll add pictures when finished.

egg bake recipe

2011-12-17T10:17:00.000-08:00

You can make this for breakfast or dinner depending on what you add to it.
Breakfast Egg Bake

9 x 12 baking pan
baking spray (Pam)
1/2 bisquick biscuit recipie
1/2 pkg of Simply Potatos shredded hash browns
8 eggs - beaten
1 cup of your favorite shredded cheese
6 slices of cooked bacon - crumbled
(you may use 1 cup cubed ham instead if you wish)
salt and pepper to taste

To make it vegetarian, use spinich, broccoli or whatever preferred veggies (about 2 cups)
Partially cook the veggies in the microwave if you don’t want them crispy

Preheat your oven to 350.00 -- spray your pan with pam
Make up the 1/2 biscuit recipie using Bisquick
Pat the dough into the bottom of the pan
beat the eggs well, fold in pototatos, cheese and meat.
pour this mixture over the bisquick (if it is too “eggy” - add a little more cheese and potato)
Bake for about 40 min or until the eggs are firmly set
This re-heats nicely AND - you can add any ingredients that you want like:
salsa or veggies or cooked meats of your choice

new wizard finished

2011-12-15T09:27:00.000-08:00

I just finished this Wizard bear for a collector in Maryland. I love the beard.

home from VA

2011-12-15T09:25:00.000-08:00

Well, I am home from Fredericksburg, VA where we had a one day signing event at the Rocking Horse Gallery - Here is my corner.

my turn to make the turkey

2011-11-26T15:51:00.001-08:00

Well, Thursday has come and gone - dinner with family was wonderful as usual. Today is my turn to make the turkey. (I got 2 bone in breasts so there will be lots of leftovers) YUM

broccoli in parmesan cheese sauce

2011-11-24T12:25:00.001-08:00

I made this for Thanksgiving

2 pounds of broccoli (steam it in the microwave until just tender - set aside)
1 small onion (minced) I don't use the onion - onion and I don't get along
6 tblsp butter -- 4 tblsp flour -- 2 Cups milk -- 1/2 tsp salt - pepper to taste -- 1 Cup parmesan cheese -- 1/2 C bread crumbs.

cook the onion in 4 tbsp of the butter until tender - stir in the flour -- add the milk gradually and cook until thickened stirring constantly. Add the salt, pepper and parmesan -- stir until cheese melts. Pour 1/2 of the sauce into a greased or cooking sprayed baking dish. arrange the broccoli - pour the rest of the sauce over the top, dot with the remaining butter and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 20 min

mouse pin cushions

2011-11-21T21:12:00.001-08:00

I made some cute pin cushions with mice on them - you can see them on my etsy shop

local show

2011-11-19T20:36:00.001-08:00

I participated in a local holiday craft show today. It was fun. I usually do table top shows, so this was more of a challange to set up, but it worked OK

2 new bears

2011-11-17T10:06:00.001-08:00

Hey -- I just finished a bear with a needle felted tummy and nose and a cute red and white baby.

Feltsettia

Candy Red

you can see another pic on my website. www.marthasbears.com/adoptnow

Bears and Buds

2011-11-15T08:59:00.001-08:00

Hey - do you all know about this?? Bears and Buds - online magazine.

http://www.bearsandbuds.com/

new CD

2011-11-13T22:25:00.001-08:00

Big Cedar's new Christmas CD is ready for pick up this week -- yahoo!!

new bears

2011-11-10T20:03:00.001-08:00

Just updated my website and am frantically preparing for the Christmas Treasures online show!

Pippa -on my website

Baby Mousie - on my website

Stanley Steampunk

7" Ele

fun in Ann Arbor

2011-11-07T07:56:00.000-08:00

Well, we had fun in Ann Arbor - Amy Thornton, Dian Pete, Donna Manthey and I drove, antiqued a little, got some sleep - did the show and drove home. We each found some little thing to buy and saw lots of wonderful people at the show.

2011-11-04T13:33:00.000-07:00

Teddies Worldwide

Hey Everyone - the Preview for Teddies Worldwide is on

Here is my preview bear c -- check them out and vote for your favorite

2011-11-02T22:21:00.001-07:00

Leaving Saturday for the AnnArbor, MI show. It's always an adventure to make the drive with the 4 of us.
In the meantime -- back to sewing

October Snow

2011-10-29T13:53:00.000-07:00

Wow!!!! Snow and lots of it - east and west of here. We are so lucky to be in the no snow zone! I hope that everyone out east is doing OK with this nasty stuff

Ann Arbor show

2011-10-28T08:17:00.001-07:00

The Ann Arbor show is rapidly approaching -- I'll have pics soon of some of the bears that are riding along.

On a different note

2011-10-25T11:58:00.000-07:00

Big Cedar Bluegrass Band is getting ready to release our 5th CD - A Big Cedar Christmas.
Our Christmas concerts are on Dec 9th and 10th - Top Photo from left to right, Fiddle player is Tim, Guest Bass Player is Mike, Guitar player is Peachy, Dobro player is Jim (my husband) and the gray haired woman is me
www.marthasbears.com/bigcedarschedule

Getting Ready for Ann Arbor, MI Show

2011-10-25T11:52:00.000-07:00

I am getting ready for the Ann Arbor Michigan show. Amy Thornton, Dian Pete, Donna Manthey and I are off and driving on Nov 5th -- the show is the 6th and we come home that night.
You would think that we were youngsters!!!!!!
Go to http://www.bright-star-promotions.com/SneakPreviews/HolidayTeddyBearShowinAnnArborbyBrightStarPromotions.htm
For more information.

Teddies Worldwide preview coming

2011-10-25T11:48:00.000-07:00

Teddies Worldwide

Hey Everyone - the Preview for Teddies Worldwide is coming soon -- Nov 4th

just follow the link.

etsy items

2011-10-22T12:07:00.000-07:00

Hey there - I just added some cutie things to my etsy account
http://www.etsy.com/shop/marthasbears


dragonfly

mouse on spool

bat necklace

recipe for Mexican Lasagna

2011-10-20T17:13:00.000-07:00

1 pkg no boil lasagna noodles
1 pound lean ground beef (skip this if you want a veggie version and add on more can of beans)
-- 1 - 12 oz can of mexicorn, 1 - 14 oz can of diced tomatoes, 1 small can of chopped green chilies, one can of pinto beans, drained and rinsed (2 if you want meatless) 1 12oz can of green tamale sauce, one 12oz can of red tamale sauce, 1/2 pkg of taco seasoning mix for browning meat (I like Old El Paso) 1 - 12oz jar of taco sauce -- check to see the "heat" level on the cans of sauces and use the one you like best. 1 tsp ground cumin (or to taste) 2 tsp chili powder (or to taste) and I always put a little fresh cilantro in -- 2 pkgs of your favorite shredded cheese (chedder, jack, mexi mix) - sour cream if you like it.

First brown the meat, with the taco seasoning mix - if you like onion, brown that now too. If meatless - skip this part.
combine all ingredients with the meat except the noodles. Heat till it's hot and simmer for 10 or 15 min to blend the flavors.

while that is simmering line the bottom of a 9 x 12 baking dish with one layer of the no-boil noodles
Then using a ladle, layer in about 14 of the sauce mix and sprinkle with cheese
Add another layer of noodles going the other way (break them to fill in the gaps) add another layer of sauce and cheese.
Another layer of noodles - sauce and cheese and a final layer of noodles, sauce and cheese
Cover with foil and bake for 40 min to an hour until everything is bubbly hot
Serve with lettuce, sour cream and extra cheese

I did not say that this was a diet friendly item, but a small portion is pleanty and it is better the 2nd day (it freezes well too)

today - windy, rainy and cold

2011-10-20T16:55:00.000-07:00

It is a very unpleasant day, but Jim and I went antiquing and errand running. This all included lunch and dinner out -- !!

I did make Mexican lasagna last night and the leftovers are going to be yummy! I made up the recepie.

Happy to share if anyone wants to try it -- easy and mmmm - if you like Mexican

What's next

2011-10-17T16:18:00.000-07:00

Teddies Worldwide

Well, I have to go to the show in Ann Arbor, MI the first weekend of November and I am participating in the online show that you see here -- Let's see, I am going to do a local craft fair in November and on to Virginia in December. Whew!

I'm kind of sad

2011-10-17T16:07:00.001-07:00

Oh look - there is a sky -- and sun -- and -- Oh yeah, my husband! I have not seen any of those things for several days because of the trunk show, but the show is finished, I'm pooped, but I really enjoyed every second of it -- I did not want to take it apart - it looked too nice. But winter is coming and we would like the cars BACK in the garage sooooo

online show

2011-10-16T08:55:00.000-07:00

Well, the physical trunk show is over - online show is on at www.marthasbears.com

We had fun on a very BLUSTERY day!

set up pictures!!!

2011-10-14T20:57:00.000-07:00

Back wall of the Garage

Halloween table

Jewelry Table

kitche

more kitchen

kitchen

Hope no one opens the Garage door

more garage

Christmas corner

Well, thanks to Amy Thornton, Donna Manthey and Dian Pete - the Trunk show is set up and ready to go -- Whew -- I think that we are pooped -- but here are pics anyway.

clean garage - getting closer

2011-10-13T16:58:00.001-07:00

I am so excited and exhausted , the thinks are coming along nicely. Here is the clean garage with backdrops in place -- tomorrow I will post pictures of the fully set up show

Garage cleaned - check

2011-10-12T20:31:00.000-07:00

Well, with the help of my wonderful, retired husband, I got the garage cleaned and set up with tables and backdrops. -- now ask if we will ever find those tools again???? I think not!
Anyway, I have a few new things to share - and the online show is this Sunday!!

Martha's mousie

Brown mousie

Martha's Needle felted wooly bear

Martha's Carrida

Terri's Bear

Candy's Pin

more trunk show previews.

2011-10-10T22:18:00.000-07:00

Donna's bear

Amy's Pin

some great new pieces came in for the trunk show. Pins from Amy -- pictures from Susan McCay and her minis - Susan's wonderful new hand bags, pics from Peggy Fleming, Jane Monroe and Donna Manthey.

Peggy's Elephant

Jane Monroe's Pandy Cane

Susan's Hand Bag

Susan's Mini Bear

holy catfish!

2011-10-09T20:17:00.000-07:00

Well, NOW all the pics come in for the trunk show --- YIKES!!!!!!! I think I need coffee and one more week to get all the pages finished.
Heavy sigh and back to work for me.

more updates

2011-10-06T23:02:00.000-07:00

Tired of these yet?? Here are previews from the Hayes (there be dragons) and from AmyThornton

Beautiful Hayes Dragon

Amy's Bear

One of Amy's Halloweenies

Here are Amy's and the Hayes work

a few more preview pics

2011-10-05T21:39:00.000-07:00

Kate's Pendant

Dian's Bear

Well, I just got these pieces from Dian Pete - the sweater bear, Kate Westenberger (wire wrapped pendants), new things from me - punkin make do and crow, Joel Hoy - the jester bear , Jane Monroe - the bare distressed bear, Connie Broulette - beaded necklace, and Beth Hutchison - the Punkin Head.

Joel's Jester

Martha's Make Do

Martha's Crow

Beth's Punkin Head

Jane's Bear

Connie's Necklace

on the up side

2011-10-04T13:23:00.001-07:00

On the up side, the weather is perfect and the leaves are spectacular!

trunk show before

2011-10-04T13:22:00.000-07:00

Well, here is the garage as of today. A little work you say??? Jim will need to was the floors, the peg board area will be covered with back drops, the rest of the stuff need hiding and the shelves power washing - hoo boy

work ahead

2011-10-04T08:16:00.000-07:00

Wait until you see what I have to do this weekend to get ready for the trunk show - it's daunting but I will post my garage in "Before" condition and "After" condition for the event.

All your Trunk show questions Answered (0r some)

2011-10-03T10:38:00.001-07:00

Hi again, I've had a few questions about the upcoming trunk show -- you can check Sept archives for info -- but basically -- it is in my home on the 15th of October and online with pay pal links on the 16th of October. There will be links back to the artists so that you can find them again.
Happening SOON

On October Blog gift

2011-10-03T10:34:00.000-07:00

Hello followers -- I have some of my 4 Sisters tags finished and would love for each of you to have one - use it as a bookmark, hang it, gift tag it -- whatever. (see it in the Sept Archives)
Just private email me your address and I will mail it off after the Trunk Show on the 16th. Anyone that signs up to follow before the 16th will get one.
Thanks, Martha

trunk show previews

2011-10-02T18:57:00.000-07:00

Yay! some of the trunk show pieces are coming in -- Take a look at Pat Berkowich's cat and the new pieces from the Ransoms. (Mummy) Also, I met this FABULOUS artist at Kansas City and she is sending some Punkin heads!! Her name is Beth Hutchison. (the pic shows an example of her work A new artist from Wisconsin, Candie Cannavino is also sending things (The little bear on the spool)---- I am SO Excited!!!!!!!!!!!

I got pics from Adriana (The Moon Man) -- well, anyway, here are some of the pics.

manic trunk show time

2011-09-30T23:22:00.000-07:00

I am so excited, I got 3 new artists to send me some pieces for the trunk show!!! Can't wait to take pictures. It's been too gray and rainy here for the last week, but tomorrow looks to be better. I will have a Snow Crow or 2 - kinda like this one, only mohair.

It's time for the Halloween Trick or Treat show

2011-09-30T23:20:00.001-07:00

Hey - check my website for a link to the Trick or Treat show -- starts today.-- spooky fun.

2011-09-25T21:06:00.000-07:00

Home from Jubilee - it was fun and my Father Christmas won best of show! I also finished Stanley Steampunk and can't wait to make others.

trunk show update 3

2011-09-21T22:50:00.001-07:00

I will have some new pics next week of Trunk show items.

Off to Jubilee

2011-09-21T22:49:00.000-07:00

Well, I am on my way to the Kansas City Teddy Bear Jubilee. I finished a couple Christmas bears and Halloween bears - plus a Steampunk bear. I hope I can get pics of them in the am before I go.

2011-09-07T22:02:00.000-07:00

I am working on some Halloween tags, notebooks and fun stuff. This is my "4 Sisters" tag. These are really FUN!!!

Toby and the bears

2011-09-05T13:50:00.000-07:00

I am getting ready for the Kansas City show - here is a pile of little souvenir bear bodies and my dog Toby who thinks that they are his. Toby is doing much better, but he still has to have enforced rest. Of course, PJ had to get in on it too.. What little hams!

trunk show update

2011-08-27T18:28:00.001-07:00

It will be October before I know it. Lots to do.

my poor pup

2011-08-24T07:26:00.000-07:00

Toby is my 8 year old Papillon. He injured his back last night and can't walk -- emergency vet seems to think that meds and cage rest will help him out. I really hope so.
He did this once before with major surgery required for him to walk again.
sigh

wet workspaces

2011-08-17T08:00:00.000-07:00

Well, once more, my workspace got WET with the rains. Gutters need to be cleaned several times a year and when we don't do it -- my space gets wet in heavy rain. So, I am cleaning - again - and using fans to dry the space -- sigh. If I can talk myself in to taking a pic of this, I'll put one up.

picture of Tut

2011-08-15T17:56:00.000-07:00

I bought a little mummy from Larry Ransom - his name is "Tut" and he was our official mascot after the show. He had FUN!

Tbai gallery pieces 2

2011-08-15T17:55:00.001-07:00

more gallery pieces

Tbai gallery pieces

2011-08-15T17:54:00.001-07:00

Here are some gallery pieces from the show

further adventures of TBAI-2

2011-08-15T14:49:00.000-07:00

The theme for the show was "Treasues of the world" and pirate attire was encouraged. We had a blast. Here are pics of Bev White and I in Pirate dress. Also Armella Dana with her husband Roger. Roger chose to remain a civilian.

further adventures of TBAI

2011-08-15T14:47:00.000-07:00

On Thursday, we headed off to Binghamton, NY - good weather, no more 2 x 4's. We stopped at this rest stop, can you believe that this is a rest stop??

Home from TBAI

2011-08-15T14:44:00.000-07:00

Well, I am home from an adventuresome show. Dian, Donna and I packed the car to the gills and headed out on Wed. We were doing fine -- great through Chicago, and then we hit a snag in Indiana. There was a spill of 2 x 4's of all things, and we hit one. Flattened the tire and bent the rim. Thanks to AAA, we got the spare on and could head out to a dealership to get a new tire and rim. Only 4 hours later than we planned to get to Cleveland. Here are pics of the car we loaded up.

tbai - on the way

2011-08-09T10:05:00.000-07:00

On the way to TBAI on Tuesday. I'll try to take photos. This bear is going with me.

trunk show news

2011-08-08T13:37:00.000-07:00

Here is one of Jane Monroe's great bears -- so glad to have her joining us.

TBAI gallery bear

2011-08-05T11:31:00.000-07:00

Whew! finally finished this piece for the upcoming TBAI show. You can see more at www.tbai.org

trunk show jewelry

2011-08-03T07:49:00.000-07:00

Hi - I got some pics from Connie B of her jewelry creations. LOVE the wire and bead combinations! Well, all of them really.

trunk show thoughts

2011-08-01T06:46:00.000-07:00

I am planning to hold the trunk show out of my home on Oct 14 and 15 and online on Oct 16th. The home part of the show is by invitation only, so I will be emailing and snail mailing invites on Sept 1 - so if you are in the Northern Il or Southern Wi area and would like to attend, please let me know.

one more trunk show pic

2011-07-30T13:45:00.000-07:00

Here is a representation of Amy Thornton's work. There is a link to her blog here on this page

trunk show update

2011-07-30T08:46:00.001-07:00

Here are some examples of Susan McCay's work -- Her things are so small and wonderful! The clock case had 3 tiny bears and all of the wonderful antique accessories. She also makes elephants, giraffs, birds and more. The little flowered bear is made from antique fabric and is about 2 1/2" tall.

More trunk show news

2011-07-29T08:14:00.000-07:00

I got pics for the trunk show to represent work from Terri Larson, Joel Hoy & Dian Pete.
enjoy.

Top to bottom:
Terri Larson's work
Joel Hoy's Boris
Dian Pete's work
Joel Hoy's Switch

Pics for the October trunk show

2011-07-27T08:20:00.001-07:00

I just got these from Adriana Esqueda. Her dolls are spectacular! You are seeing Trix and Smudge the cat. Both have beaded faces.

Owl wizard

2011-07-25T07:46:00.000-07:00

Hi there - I am working on a new owl wizard and bird lady. Punch punch punch with the felting needle. Some great Halloween pieces too.

Getting ready for TBAI

2011-07-23T09:09:00.000-07:00

Wow - it's nearly time for TBAI in Binghamton, NY! Gotta sew - sew - sew. New bears in my brain - gotta use the stuff I just got. Watch here for more stuff. New wizard in my brain.

Oakton

2011-07-21T16:01:00.000-07:00

Just finished this little guy - he will be on my main website tonight. His name is Oakton
I had just a tiny scrap of the longer green mohair, but found a coordinating piece of green/orange tip for the arms, ears and legs. 6" tall and pretty cute!

some inspiring finds

2011-07-21T15:53:00.000-07:00

Hey, We went antiquing and goodwilling yesterday - I found some great stuff, pretty cheap. Can't wait to use the hats and the little silk baby dress. (that is going to be dyed for a spooky dress). Don't find this kind of stuff reasonably anymore. Look a the silver loops for my funky jewelry!
Whooooo hooooo, I am excited!

jewelry

2011-07-19T00:28:00.001-07:00

I am having so much fun working on steampunk style jewelry as well as the lockets like the one pictured here. A few of the necklaces are on etsy right now.

Guess I should sleep so that I can sew and work on jewelry tomorrow.

new links

2011-07-18T07:08:00.000-07:00

Hi all - it is bleeping hot here today, so I am working indoors. I just added a few blog links at the bottom of this page. Do you think that I will ever figure this out????

My poor dogs are just beside themselves. They forget that it is too hot to take walks, so the pester and pester at "walk time". We get outside and they look at me as if to say -- "Are you CRAZY? We are going back in"
Here is a cool pic for those of us in the heat wave ;-)

trunk show news

2011-07-17T09:46:00.000-07:00

Here is how I intend this show to work. I am going to have artists send me their pieces and I will display them in my home. Invitations will go out to our mailing lists of anyone within driving distance. I will also hold a one day online web version of the trunk show so that those not able to attend can not only see the show, but purchase items also. So far, I have a variety of items coming including jewelry, floral, teddy bears, dolls, Halloween accessories, needle felted work.
I am really excited about this.
Pat Berkowich is participating with her bears, Here is an example of her work.

Here we go

2011-07-17T09:40:00.000-07:00

Well, I have decided to hold a Halloween/Autumn trunk show out of my home and online in October. I have 16 different artists participating right now and will be putting pictures of their work up here from time to time. There is a full list on my website with links back to their work as well. check it and let me know what you think.
Here is a sample of the Hayes work - DRAGONS!!! and new dragon jewerly

Etsy

2011-07-16T21:01:00.000-07:00

You can check my Etsy store from time to time - http://www.etsy.com/shop/marthasbears

also find me on facebook

Well, let's see if I can keep this up

2011-07-16T20:56:00.001-07:00

Hi again, I am going to try this blogging thing. I've been working on teddy bears for TBAI and and just finishing out the Teddies Worldwide summer bears on parade show. GREAT fun, thanks Daphne. Gotta run for today, but will honestly post pics and get into this

Here is one of my new Pack Rats

Website update

2007-10-10T12:25:00.000-07:00

Hi there - I've updated my site : www.marthasbears.com - take a look
Hugs, Martha

this and that

2007-10-09T00:13:00.000-07:00

hello - I just came home from a teddy bear show in Portland, OR and am getting ready to do the show in Schaumburg, IL -- so it's sew, sew, sew for me.
Martha