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Artist made teddy bears, dolls, jewelry, altered art and lots more
About Me
- Martha Burch
- I am a teddy bear artist by profession. I also play rhythm guitar with a local bluegrass band on weekends that I am not off to teddy bear shows. I have a very funny papillon named PJ. He is 10 years old and he keeps me mobile by making me take him walking every day. I love antiquing and use many of my finds for my teddy bears. I am just starting to do mixed media artwork and collage. You can find some of my things my website:www.marthasbears.com
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
upcoming website contest
Upcoming event -- Saturday, June 16th I am holding a "Pink Pig" Contest
on my website. The contest will start at 11am central daylight savings
time. I will be putting more new bears up and on the 16th, whoever
finds the Pink Pig first will get 40% off any bear on the adopt now
page, 2nd place - 30%, 3rd place - 20% - 4th place 10% -- Free shipping
for the day also. check my website on Monday for rules and details. www.marthasbears.com
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
suppliers list update
Here are some additions to the list
Mohair Maniac
Donna
Somers Mettling
A
wide variety of mohair, plush, eyes and supplies. See Donna at many of the shows
Is
happy to take special orders
Other websites to check out:
http://www.teddy-talk.com (forum for
artists and collectors)
http://www.theteddypatch.com (online
teddy bear auctions)
http://www.paypal.com (The world's most loved way to pay and get
paid online)
http://www.bright-star-promotions.com/index.htm -- Bright Star Shows
http://www.dolls4all.com/shows.asp
-- Dorothy -- doll and bear shows
http://www.quinlanmuseum.com/convention.html
-- Philadelphia doll and bear show –
http://www.tbai.org/ --
Teddy Bear Artist Invitational in Binghamton, NY
Sunday, June 10, 2012
suppliers list page 5
Hello friends – I have put this list of suppliers together
for everyone’s use. It is by no means complete, but it is a
start and I will be adding to it as I get more info. Remember that I take no
responsibility for any problems
that you might have with any of these suppliers. To the
best of my knowledge, they are all reputable – I got
the names from artists like us who use these suppliers regularly. If
you would rather have a pdf file of the entire list - email me at mdrbears@aol.com
Display Cases/Doll
Stands/Acrylic Risers display risers
Collecting
Warehouse
4951
Dixie Hwy, Suite 2
Fairfield,
OH 45014 Phone (513) 829-2999 Fax (513) 829-8089
email: collectingwarehouse.com
Website:
http://www.collectingwarehouse.com
*******
Most orders ship same day. Very pleasant to work with!
Gershel
Brothers
1-800-962-5307
Cardboard
step risers – great for show displays, light and fold flat
Lots
more display items
Bags/Tissues/Gift
Wraps/Ribbons
Nashville
Wraps
242
Molly Walton Drive
Hendersonville,TN
37075
Phone:
1-800-547-9727
Website:
http://www.nashvillewraps.com
*****
Can order a catalog.
Premier
Packaging
1635
Commons Parkway Macedon, NY 14502
Phone:
800-203-5558 or 315-986-0030 Fax: 800-203-2703
Website:
http://www.retailpackaging.com
*****
You can call with questions. I love the ‘bargain’ button--purchased discounted
items here.
You
can also order smaller quantities of bags.
Labels
Heirloom
Woven Labels
P. O.
Box 428
Moorestown,
New Jersey 08057
Fax:
856-722-8905
877-787-2063
for orders
They
have a nice selection of quality, sew-in labels at a good price.
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suppliers list page 4
Hello friends – I have put this list of suppliers together
for everyone’s use. It is by no means complete, but it is a
start and I will be adding to it as I get more info. Remember that I take no
responsibility for any problems
that you might have with any of these suppliers. To the
best of my knowledge, they are all reputable – I got
the names from artists like us who use these suppliers regularly. If
you would rather have a pdf file of the entire list - email me at mdrbears@aol.com
Ribbon
The Ribbon Store
Carole Sidlow
Website under construction -- Will
send samples at no charge
LION/OFFRAY
Ribbon -- wholesale
Website:
www.lionribbon.com
*****A
regional Lion Ribbon Sales Representative is just a phone call away.
Call
customer service at 1-800-551-LION.
You
can set up a business account, make an appointment, request a catalog or place
an order.
Fabrics
Online
Fabric Store
Phone:
877-781-2967
Sewing
Notions/RIT Fabric Dyes
***** large variety of RIT fabric
dyes on this website.
BR Exports
Fabrics: crinkle metallic tissue
silk – plus lots of other silks
Fast delivery, can order one yard
pieces,
Weft mohair for wigs
Mohair Wig.com
Needle Felting Supplies
The Felted Ewe
Needle Felting Supplies, Needle
Felting Kits, Quality Needle Felting Wool ... The Felted Ewe proudly offers
Quality Needle Felting Supplies
Living Felt
Needle Felting Supplies | Needle
Felting Kit | Needle Felting Wool
offers needle felting supplies and
instructions with full color photos, needle felting wool, a fun needle felting
kit assortment, needle felting supply,
suppliers list page 3
Hello friends – I have put this list of suppliers together
for everyone’s use. It is by no means complete, but it is a
start and I will be adding to it as I get more info. Remember that I take no
responsibility for any problems
that you might have with any of these suppliers. To the
best of my knowledge, they are all reputable – I got
the names from artists like us who use these suppliers regularly. If
you would rather have a pdf file of the entire list - email me at mdrbears@aol.com
Bear and Doll Crafting
Supplies – cont
Factory
Direct Craft Supply, Inc.
315
Conover Drive
Franklin,
OH 45005
Phone:
800-252-5223 Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm EST
Email:
info@FactoryDirectCraft.com
Website:
www.factorydirectcraft.com
****
Love their floral crafts items.
CWI Gifts
Reynoldsburg, OH
1-800-666-5858
Fax: 1-800-955-5915
Must have a business resale number –
this is a wholesale house – Minimum order: $50.00
Faux
floral, country gifts, lighted faux branches, cute packaging, great old looking
light strands and much more
Mountain
Farms
Exquisite
Natural Products
307
Number 9 Road
Fairview,
NC 28730-7717
1-800-628-4709
Must have a business resale number –
this is a wholesale house – Minimum order: $30.00
Great naturals that can be used as
wizard staffs etc – they carry Natraj
and fantail contorted willow
Hobby
Lobby
Website: http://www.hobbylobby.com
*****
Check their website for a store near you, or you can order online!!
Blue
Moon Beads
2250
N. University Pkwy.
Provo,
Utah 84604
Phone:
866-404-7640 or 801-224-6766 Website: http://www.bluemoonbeads.com
******
Beads/Charms
Fabric Dyes and Paints
Caffinch
Website:
www.chaffinch.com (located in the UK)
Ultrasuede/Fabrics/Notions
Field’s
Fabrics
1695
44th Street, Grand Rapids MI 49508
616-455-4570
or Toll Free 1-800-67-ULTRA (85872) Website: http://www.fieldsfabrics.com
*****
They have over 150 different colors of ultrasuede, and they do have samples (for
purchase). You can order as little as 1/8 yard. *NEW* They have over 38,000
items for quilting and sewing. They welcome calls w/questions! A pleasure to
work with!
suppliers list page 2
Hello friends – I have put this list of suppliers together
for everyone’s use. It is by no means complete, but it is a
start and I will be adding to it as I get more info. Remember that I take no
responsibility for any problems
that you might have with any of these suppliers. To the
best of my knowledge, they are all reputable – I got
the names from artists like us who use these suppliers regularly. If
you would rather have a pdf file of the entire list - email me at mdrbears@aol.com
Joint Discs
Delaney’s Bear House
Bill & JoAnne Delaney, Owners
480-361-9457 (ofc)
480-629-8240 (fax)
dbh@delaneysbearhouse.com
(email)
delaneysbearhouse.com (web)
6972 S. Santa Rita Way
Chandler, AZ 85249
Edinburgh
Imports (see mohair suppliers)
Intercal
(see mohair suppliers)
CR’s
Crafts (see craft suppliers)
Glass Eyes -- doll and Bear
GlassEyesOnLine
Jerry Hutchins
106 Wade Hampton Dr
Beaufort, SC 29907
Jwshop1@comcast.net
Glass eyes on a wire or looped –
doll eyes – teddy bear eyes - joint discs
The black glass eyes are not necessarily matched exactly
The black glass eyes are not necessarily matched exactly
Edinburgh Imports (see mohair
suppliers)
Intercal
(see mohair suppliers)
CR’s Crafts (see craft suppliers)
Stuffing
Monterey Mills, Inc.
P. O. Box 790
1725 E. Delevan Drive
Janesville, WI 53546
608-754-2866
1-800-255-9665
Grade A stuffing is white virgin
polyester and comes in a coil.
Packs nicely
Grade C stuffing is pastel (kind of
a yellow) polyester and also comes in a coil. Packs really well, not
“springy” If you don’t need white
– this is great stuff.
Comes in large bags - shipping can be costly – call to
order
info@montereymills.com
Bear and Doll Crafting
Supplies
CR’s
Crafts
P.O.
Box 8
Leland,
IA 50453
Phone:
641-567-3652 Hours: 8am – 4pm CST Website: www.crscraft.com
*****
A pleasure to work with, and will send a catalog upon request.
suppliers list page 1
Hello friends – I have put this list of suppliers together
for everyone’s use. It is by no means complete, but it is a
start and I will be adding to it as I get more info. Remember that I take no
responsibility for any problems
that you might have with any of these suppliers. To the best of my knowledge, they are all reputable – I got
the names from artists like us who use these suppliers regularly. If you would rather have a pdf file of the entire list - email me at mdrbears@aol.com
Suppliers list:
Mohair teddy bear fabric/ bear making supplies
Edinburgh Imports
Mailing Address:
2808 Oregon Court Unit L-6
Torrance CA 90503
Phone: (310) 320-8151
Order Line: (800) 334-6274
Fax: (310) 320-8154
Email Addresses: info@edinburghimports.com
Intercal Trading Group
1760 Monrovia Avenue, A-17 • Costa
Mesa, CA 92627
Phone: (949) 645-9396 • Fax: (949)
645-5471
Toll Free Order [U.S. Only]: (877)
910-5400
e-mail: mohair@intercaltg.com
Distinctive Fabric.com
Fabric and Faux Fur
http:www/distinctivefabric.com
great customer service and fast
delivery. Their prices aren't bad either
The
Throw Company
Faux
Fur items and faux fur yardages
Located
in UK, online orders only
Website:
www.fauxthrow.com
Email:
info@fauxthrow.com
***** More than happy to send
fabric swatches.
Wool Felt
Weir Dolls & Crafts Inc.
4125 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor, MI
48103-1734
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a retail
storefront – only
EMAIL: info@weirdollsandcrafts.com
PHONE: 1-734 - 668 - 6992 (note: we
are on Eastern Standard Time.)
Our normal business hours are Mon,
Tues, Thurs., Fri : 8:00-2:30 EST
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