tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76974132696704857282024-03-04T21:19:16.231-08:00~ Old Soul Bears ~Artistic Creations with an Antique Style and Teddy RestorationKaren ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-64111558172995269832011-11-21T14:26:00.000-08:002011-11-21T14:47:22.280-08:00Kris Kringle Teddy Bear<div align="center">~ Getting ready for the Holidays ~ </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Kris Kringle's hat is trimmed with Velvet petals and Jingle Bells.</div><div align="center"> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 391px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677582281635738802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuubW0gNuWy3xE6p-YG7RJkhYz44whzVK6dOnL7VKrqyq2QiZZ2LKOo09iolsZbTKUyQe7rU1xJ4mob0yEJ4jKzWwGaeQZ1be5lUW9Xb1k9U82_Ozz3jbBAcNfkU0VN-FCpigzqH55gQE/s400/kriskringle3.jpg" /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">He wears Vintage Millinery ~ in Red and Green<br /></div><div align="center"> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 298px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677582085679989794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCkMvwBi9WF-4z_50BXCYpC6dax111K0WkxBasKBDes-3GObbTv9oBbmYx7YYvh5P-qLJCp_NJAp309P7reJ8wSBjn3I5tfm4Vw3Gp3sKyvsppO0SuqH8rwxMwO4Orb5lMC8g8xn_C7Kc/s400/kriskringle4.jpg" /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Kris Kringle is 10 inches tall and made from German Mohair. <br /></div><div align="center"> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 334px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677581761051287954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp5_Vqcqt-rGpk99OxQrKXt6OMcT8HqGYVq0-0xDMVhIj0_E3gfUEDuztgSaBJhaxCYMFcDKs_ZZzoEIdjoEXbcDN41ntaNYw52rCsz5IN2Bpcq0KHBjwPs1BXtIXaso_xPOkhjMZme2k/s400/kriskringle5.jpg" /></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-55405471632639274652011-11-20T15:03:00.000-08:002011-11-21T15:11:16.773-08:00Rory's Winter Sleigh Ride<div align="center">Rory and his Winter Sleigh ~ Are ready for the Holidays!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 380px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677590021373116818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZpGK8bFCcpIzSfE8xNd7xXyiwvhG8hID7B4NJ3jmHu8wm56d55pVTYOgtcedUCwIUbYaLwVAek0Z8WABA_A_VS-6LNXpybKQdDUcV4xxjODK0QKWNi8v68WgEW90GWxudv2EBjrWayTc/s400/sleigh4.jpg" /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Teddy Bear, Sleigh with Lace and Christmas Stocking included. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Available in my Etsy Shop<br /></div><div align="center"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 315px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677588880397647634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGMhNFiSTLhf1GZTeX2CbH8uFtKIUSGDMnySF8YfGVi1A5viRePgPSzX42ReZy_S0Wmlk0P9rNlcib-9C3rlq26P3Usf1kKXw1WxU1O4QHmzKBw_wxTAX6HrrZQ1IFM7gWe99aFLMJS6c/s400/sleigh2.jpg" /></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-88103075785037541612011-03-12T08:31:00.000-08:002011-03-12T08:49:35.937-08:00Teddy Bear show March 12 and 13, 2011<div align="center">Blueberry invites you to attend the Blooming Teddy Bear Show </div><div align="center">March 12 and 13th !</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF_AT0zUe7dCtchhNEXcdv-x-Jt5xoiCI5a6yVfiJelyxXm2wpNqwD2q3u8u3Cp5D2b0l3dxEvXcQjv4dINpwG_7CRGoe61KqI-DGPX5Uq32a_D5eOCLzpzZjXV94S01-qrOw1t5KmdMg/s1600/bluebear1_sized.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583232698949631810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF_AT0zUe7dCtchhNEXcdv-x-Jt5xoiCI5a6yVfiJelyxXm2wpNqwD2q3u8u3Cp5D2b0l3dxEvXcQjv4dINpwG_7CRGoe61KqI-DGPX5Uq32a_D5eOCLzpzZjXV94S01-qrOw1t5KmdMg/s400/bluebear1_sized.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">The creations of 75 International Artists can be viewed now ~ Hope to see you there !</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.teddiesworldwide.com/"><span style="color:#006600;">www.teddiesworldwide.com</span></a><span style="color:#006600;"><br /><br /></div></span><div align="center">My five bears can be viewed here: </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.oldsoulbearsbykarenhawker.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#006600;">www.oldsoulbearsbykarenhawker.blogspot.com</span></a><br /><br /><br /></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-88140708800909819962011-03-02T07:19:00.000-08:002011-03-02T07:24:42.282-08:00Spring Teddy Bear Show ~ Preview<div align="center">The preview of the Spring 2011 "Blooming Teddy Bear Show" has begun! You can see the 75 Artists and their initial "reveal" at <a href="http://www.teddiesworldwide.com/"><span style="color:#006600;">www.teddiesworldwide.com</span></a><span style="color:#006600;"> </span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#006600;"></span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Great Bears !!! Here is my sneak preview . . . .</div><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 394px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579503223635588722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh90A8FALgQFUMSuQ3qTSiiUl6DWccuXe_F1eWI2eXx-s5b6AL-Py9wnblvJfm43APg9zGa8YzBdROs38ivh-1sLw4AWi0Ev9k0wS8jUbWg5Sh22GCKdTfexFdu2NHfG8q75R9LQwsc1ks/s400/pinkshow2.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center">Please remember to mark <span style="color:#006600;">March 12th</span> on your Calendars !</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">~~~~~~</div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-80394321867581958582010-12-17T20:18:00.000-08:002010-12-17T20:34:25.827-08:00Teddies Worldwide Blooming Bear Show!<div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">I am very happy to announce that ~ Old Soul Bears ~ will be participating in the Online Teddies Worldwide Bear Show in March!</span></div><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 66px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551875779448125506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifPEW3iUGLfyQDHm1wfb52OB89sgCdJUaDeljCJnhpq0FESF6qdQXsG3UDKNb9GqpmS8OWXmtm_uEaz_veUv3bUq24VdTSaObaVXv64dQv8OQGNaeeGjVmaRGnZy3fBjdljcvri5rFil0/s400/bearshowbanner2.gif" /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">Can't wait to start planning those teddies designs !!! </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;">~~~~</span></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-28051004152856122112010-12-09T14:09:00.000-08:002010-12-09T14:38:07.835-08:00Do your creations evolve as you make them?I always start with a clear plan in my head . . .this is going to be a girl bear and I have the perfect little piece of lace for her to wear. Maybe even some millinery and pearls !!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8t0ngGCRblktTgNUZ4-mvWnQ3EGJaeyh-01K_XxaHqoXTSgGpx8ZQQhKvnUSGSoCZSaWtfjcPCYPPZL5EGWfMrnJFdg4_8eHOFH2-P6wyreOgnatqaDStWbYgkCldOMyIRvwzxJXgkdg/s1600/minkflorals2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548812158009020658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8t0ngGCRblktTgNUZ4-mvWnQ3EGJaeyh-01K_XxaHqoXTSgGpx8ZQQhKvnUSGSoCZSaWtfjcPCYPPZL5EGWfMrnJFdg4_8eHOFH2-P6wyreOgnatqaDStWbYgkCldOMyIRvwzxJXgkdg/s400/minkflorals2.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">She will be sweet and dainty . . . .</div><div align="center"> </div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLplAUAStPBQ9yiwYGItEf9fZYdT77UPK9O879u-OtVlrDxY-ilO77Pha3Nl06umuD1MyBQc0eobp2h-yWHzhCgzb1Ly6GLW6wV_BaaQTSVGPgb68Mt6n74r1UiVLwY4dDbDhy3DQ7D30/s1600/minkflorals.jpg.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548812081452343682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLplAUAStPBQ9yiwYGItEf9fZYdT77UPK9O879u-OtVlrDxY-ilO77Pha3Nl06umuD1MyBQc0eobp2h-yWHzhCgzb1Ly6GLW6wV_BaaQTSVGPgb68Mt6n74r1UiVLwY4dDbDhy3DQ7D30/s400/minkflorals.jpg.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Any sometimes my plan even follows though with what I had in mind : )</div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtpGimD77X4iZNL9jH_HOPkzKpgALHPEeDaNfm1wDqjHiUZPaqBzA8aO2sCWliqZ23-HCY9DjSme1i5jqOEEP14f-CVo5MqZ-POBjcZ2NzCesPG7sXdgBbba1udrDxpWKeUWgRQmZPWOo/s1600/IMG_8856.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548811873644771826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtpGimD77X4iZNL9jH_HOPkzKpgALHPEeDaNfm1wDqjHiUZPaqBzA8aO2sCWliqZ23-HCY9DjSme1i5jqOEEP14f-CVo5MqZ-POBjcZ2NzCesPG7sXdgBbba1udrDxpWKeUWgRQmZPWOo/s400/IMG_8856.JPG" /></a><br />And other times I think he will be cute and chubby ~ a mischievous boy bear! </div><div align="center">Maybe a little sailor.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9-Got3bhyphenhyphen_WT00Tox0cpNWw4jvNrZ4C5MFIF8MzZCQ0LTEYNRs7RhRA0LmGwrgOffGOSTFRg827Qdnor6OTBhuaybeiAdcJTWFgknaC7TVxdSxyViSlB7dI7_iQDl7rJBbp2kTl3lmUM/s1600/progress2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 396px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548811717204398066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9-Got3bhyphenhyphen_WT00Tox0cpNWw4jvNrZ4C5MFIF8MzZCQ0LTEYNRs7RhRA0LmGwrgOffGOSTFRg827Qdnor6OTBhuaybeiAdcJTWFgknaC7TVxdSxyViSlB7dI7_iQDl7rJBbp2kTl3lmUM/s400/progress2.jpg" /></a><br /><br />But then I have enough mohair remaining, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span>, to make a mini bear from the same fabric and I think . . . oh wouldn't a mommy and baby bear be so cute !!!!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZs8NK0FvCiOliUWMzpyBWeqvwDFRrVUDTZT8_WxTQEsBz3FG40hyln_ofBNAUx2E68zT04pnvJLCaNq-KHRvzF7jNVKQBh_IAOJ2BXb-4rS2j-PHRfhkPkoO-WZHo6jNGB-M5z3hnrrQ/s1600/five1c.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 297px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548811588303987010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZs8NK0FvCiOliUWMzpyBWeqvwDFRrVUDTZT8_WxTQEsBz3FG40hyln_ofBNAUx2E68zT04pnvJLCaNq-KHRvzF7jNVKQBh_IAOJ2BXb-4rS2j-PHRfhkPkoO-WZHo6jNGB-M5z3hnrrQ/s400/five1c.jpg" /></a><br />But then I discover the cutest little doll sweater, that happens to fit my bear perfectly!!! I hand dye it from cream to a wonderful shade of green. It is around Earth Day so I think . . . this little bear with be called Terra in honor of Earth Day and she will hold the secrets to a greener happier world. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOzOWJywXNaOhM7WL351shd6W2uR4NtYmYateyQgzUHdxcyD0fUAw_-GQQ-JLzQ3X24Rk-tGHR6w6Z9SLe1cClH3jneyPYOrvjfmgUuqWJVXZnVNv-djSPCgWQSu51rd6mi4tiV8mA09g/s1600/sage8.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 366px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548811475436194546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOzOWJywXNaOhM7WL351shd6W2uR4NtYmYateyQgzUHdxcyD0fUAw_-GQQ-JLzQ3X24Rk-tGHR6w6Z9SLe1cClH3jneyPYOrvjfmgUuqWJVXZnVNv-djSPCgWQSu51rd6mi4tiV8mA09g/s400/sage8.jpg" /></a><br />So that is how she evolved !!!!</div><div> </div><div>Do your designs and plans stay the same from start to finish? <div></div></div></div><br /></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-32558128191408562252010-04-29T15:40:00.000-07:002010-12-09T14:40:06.782-08:00Perfect for a little girl bear !<p align="center">I was looking through my stash of doll clothing today and found the cutest little sweater and antique blouse. Perhaps I can make a white or pale pink bear with VERY thin arms. Teddies always have trouble wearing doll clothing it seems . . . but if I plan ahead it should be OK.<br /></p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc7cgmk86y7wgFZZi4lAotV73QK_FT_0gFcK_j0Qfow5qmMYbuChAph9JZFwXAb9FYHIt4yIrIaG38NnYG0re5OVehOIxy6lS6t1C3DmqUydjN_ILZkrKaDKiZQjvqJw7yzPzi9IYM6gg/s1600/cutecombo2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 301px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465693155679396690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc7cgmk86y7wgFZZi4lAotV73QK_FT_0gFcK_j0Qfow5qmMYbuChAph9JZFwXAb9FYHIt4yIrIaG38NnYG0re5OVehOIxy6lS6t1C3DmqUydjN_ILZkrKaDKiZQjvqJw7yzPzi9IYM6gg/s400/cutecombo2.jpg" /></a><br />Such a pretty girl bear she shall be!</div><div align="center">~~~ </div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-16032447791218913242010-04-20T10:33:00.000-07:002010-04-29T16:12:57.247-07:00Vintage Steiff ~ Bears and ToysI heard about a new Antique Market last weekend and was excited to visit for the first time. I was dreaming of finding a big'ol Steiff Bear for cheap (don't we all!). Well, I laughed to myself when I did indeed find him. You get what you ask for I guess. Next time I will have to project more specific details to "the Universe" . . . . like mohair !<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXUAIOOfO3kzpdZJEl5NJ8oUmAOqNHoGoqUHvyc-vlsdRh_sS89JWQ0gqgp-tTUNl98vevvYMW5ug1pqWrWUJGDtALHKLBcvBE23Y6fcNJygyE5IxxE3Q9UXchJJ4tdi9R7QX_MOP9lM4/s1600/tinsteiff2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 340px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462274531583497010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXUAIOOfO3kzpdZJEl5NJ8oUmAOqNHoGoqUHvyc-vlsdRh_sS89JWQ0gqgp-tTUNl98vevvYMW5ug1pqWrWUJGDtALHKLBcvBE23Y6fcNJygyE5IxxE3Q9UXchJJ4tdi9R7QX_MOP9lM4/s400/tinsteiff2.jpg" /></a><br />He is a lovely Antique Steiff Bear and probably a generous size too. Looks like he might be about 20 inches standing. The only thing is . . . he's a tin sign. I did buy him though, for cheap : )<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqW3xRqun_CPEjwbOLBStwit5S1hZLjhnrCx-IXBWsgpsfp2xdd-THEVZZjdsT5PqXgHyYk0xMQsK1-8LbZK_-D-_koVVoNi-r1ARwEEC6TdNWKAJ87QFMBktExW36digpaiJVFfiw2TY/s1600/rabbits.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462274381816666546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqW3xRqun_CPEjwbOLBStwit5S1hZLjhnrCx-IXBWsgpsfp2xdd-THEVZZjdsT5PqXgHyYk0xMQsK1-8LbZK_-D-_koVVoNi-r1ARwEEC6TdNWKAJ87QFMBktExW36digpaiJVFfiw2TY/s400/rabbits.jpg" /></a><br />I have decided to thin out my collection of Steiff bunny rabbits. Then I'll have some spending money when I find my MOHAIR Steiff Bear, lol. I have listed these cuties in my Old Soul Bears Etsy shop. You can view them <a href="http://www.oldsoulbears.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#006600;">here</span></a><span style="color:#006600;"> .</span> </div><div align="center">~~~~<br /></div><div></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-56671083381333151442009-12-31T05:55:00.000-08:002010-12-09T14:08:42.319-08:00Our new kitten !<div align="center"><span style="color:#000066;">Best Wishes to everyone for 2010 ~ Happy New Year ! </span></div><img class="gl_photo" border="0" alt="Add Image" src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnqVG84rZ-yWBXr64jWXVoYx3dhDz6M38y7CPXTLPNNdbxSS0KsVjkLRW1av7-uzfMRoNa9NWbrtVSVUfw0PTFNv611P20GEcfb0hJqZ_mTKj5uh_ycXVl93MPT03DKw4EIqaT5VZ_QDs/s1600-h/hollyface2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 388px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421399022564420866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnqVG84rZ-yWBXr64jWXVoYx3dhDz6M38y7CPXTLPNNdbxSS0KsVjkLRW1av7-uzfMRoNa9NWbrtVSVUfw0PTFNv611P20GEcfb0hJqZ_mTKj5uh_ycXVl93MPT03DKw4EIqaT5VZ_QDs/s400/hollyface2.jpg" /></a><br />We have a special addition to our family this Christmas ~ Isn't she adorable ! We adopted her from the Humane Society on December 19th. She was thrilled to be out of the shelter and into her forever home for Christmas.Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-62538540056639287532009-11-30T12:02:00.001-08:002010-12-09T14:03:23.870-08:00Shop Update ~ Vintage Bonnets for Dolls or Bears<div align="center">I'm Back! Summer ran into Fall and before you know it . . . Christmas will be here! I'll try and update more frequently. I have the most wonderful selection of vintage hats and baby bonnets to list in my <a href="http://www.oldsoulbears.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#006600;">Old Soul Bears <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"></span></span></a>Etsy shop this week.<br /><br />The blue child's hat with rabbit fur trim and rosettes is just adorable! </div><div align="center">~~~<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-fARpnwcRktxfVaDJnEBtPED8kWyeJ7_pLJTvlNayHvEBsR2U48dHEykF1tKA4zDtQZs-aMUNxdHpYiSRzHZNULI_zvJbBqaLfBZ_KWwxdpoDMz_SMb87caJwNR5Pn9PJZw2DY05k5Y4/s1600/bonnets1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409990857681641986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-fARpnwcRktxfVaDJnEBtPED8kWyeJ7_pLJTvlNayHvEBsR2U48dHEykF1tKA4zDtQZs-aMUNxdHpYiSRzHZNULI_zvJbBqaLfBZ_KWwxdpoDMz_SMb87caJwNR5Pn9PJZw2DY05k5Y4/s400/bonnets1.jpg" /> <p align="center"></a><br />I have many different shapes, styles and fabrics to choose from . . . .<br /><br /><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_0cCtMnX4VNdH_3iAgIx-V2Xpxh6qIqfwRWGc1rPr_yOe_4BKiE2ZxcUZ2pflmYj-Av78QY0MbUSIvdkdOrBUoMjcUgpFJ8JhXFplfxTamIOJ8m88wMP5RUGhvr_AnzhhCAX0YDD-SPs/s1600/bonnets3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409990781085181250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_0cCtMnX4VNdH_3iAgIx-V2Xpxh6qIqfwRWGc1rPr_yOe_4BKiE2ZxcUZ2pflmYj-Av78QY0MbUSIvdkdOrBUoMjcUgpFJ8JhXFplfxTamIOJ8m88wMP5RUGhvr_AnzhhCAX0YDD-SPs/s400/bonnets3.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">Silk Bonnets<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVrOP1xQ_swqHjKV3rFbcr4PagVj1UZAKPlPLDS-Vm_y6REZZROy-nPZWTs4RhbNes-Cu5L7frQig9XH9ITpeywGhocZs-oprXR1ny974VOizphq0-XvLbSEpSaWJ3HJIbNjSpdTAyJEk/s1600/silkbonn1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 311px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409990659113858498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVrOP1xQ_swqHjKV3rFbcr4PagVj1UZAKPlPLDS-Vm_y6REZZROy-nPZWTs4RhbNes-Cu5L7frQig9XH9ITpeywGhocZs-oprXR1ny974VOizphq0-XvLbSEpSaWJ3HJIbNjSpdTAyJEk/s400/silkbonn1.jpg" /></a><br />Pretty Ribbon Work<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTvQVOGX2rlQZB6uC2lwsMq0hes51OxFSLWyxMVF5rVVqQneZivoBHd8XxRQ-saBbs_4pEV7YzeFPe8dgxmSYKT3xR3GfIWd3_Ktq4_dvbgxsEot12VM5D_6WBtrPZoDQ0fyUZGWgDn1g/s1600/rwbonnet3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 374px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409990513549746962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTvQVOGX2rlQZB6uC2lwsMq0hes51OxFSLWyxMVF5rVVqQneZivoBHd8XxRQ-saBbs_4pEV7YzeFPe8dgxmSYKT3xR3GfIWd3_Ktq4_dvbgxsEot12VM5D_6WBtrPZoDQ0fyUZGWgDn1g/s400/rwbonnet3.jpg" /></a><br />White Crochet<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkZTmuqgMkxuwrzMCNaSaNJdSi4xVo01i7iGhFIeX3YhyphenhyphenIVKUXvBeG58NQoTuY7SuYC5FZw_atTWEpy6fLADh-A-MH4FPU5c689QXuePBuNWoH-v6RcyffvO5BeaNJl0DBB68HvpsQKJI/s1600/crochetbon2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 353px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409990373512657250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkZTmuqgMkxuwrzMCNaSaNJdSi4xVo01i7iGhFIeX3YhyphenhyphenIVKUXvBeG58NQoTuY7SuYC5FZw_atTWEpy6fLADh-A-MH4FPU5c689QXuePBuNWoH-v6RcyffvO5BeaNJl0DBB68HvpsQKJI/s400/crochetbon2.jpg" /></a><br />Frilly Victorian Bonnets<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe_NXpjessnqKhrH1sDqX20LNhWfyNZFmOYhCgv21Teyzc74WZ-OU4tYXicj4AcyBMTwfGY81qgsmm48aGHTP94dlzJocoSE4BU426RW23j3YnNMlAPOLJkJDEf0sgaqSI2h6xhsCJlXM/s1600/vicbonnet1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409990154263642018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe_NXpjessnqKhrH1sDqX20LNhWfyNZFmOYhCgv21Teyzc74WZ-OU4tYXicj4AcyBMTwfGY81qgsmm48aGHTP94dlzJocoSE4BU426RW23j3YnNMlAPOLJkJDEf0sgaqSI2h6xhsCJlXM/s400/vicbonnet1.jpg" /></a> <div></div><div>Thanks for dropping by !<br /><div></div></div><br /></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-77913917029660842052009-06-07T19:17:00.001-07:002009-06-08T10:09:00.476-07:00New Ruffs for your Sweet Old Bears<div align="center">I have finished the photo shoots and I will be posting some amazing ruffles this week in my <a href="http://www.oldsoulbears.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#663300;">Old Soul Bears</span></a><span style="color:#663300;"> </span>Etsy shop.<br /><br /></div><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344776668396697810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFz5pWTQ9iSzX-SMisBO-Cnggezek4KYgL7lf_wtIuvnAqkjzJF3tunQOkMjUjxc7cSgYc5T0cMFMEuO8FtduQmLFIIdqU73c_menR-HiE7R97ChNnw7MU7Sq5E5offVywYWA5fc6Mo7s/s400/June5+059.jpg" /><br />I have yards and yards of ruffled ribbon, cord and frills. Many colors to choose from.</p><p align="center">They make wonderful collars or ruffs for your teddy bears. </p><p align="center"></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Za_zfQKWdHkjclJ6tLR6n_4qiuOHvMicVM8Zw5ky4vwuSohH4ze9ieCyqwdDF4scAWzGRpQkY-RbLgvVftagR69BwhNvAie2yLD9Rtqx0Ch6n7_eaqMdOSQmqastFzo8gcPUKbYO0Sc/s1600-h/blueruff2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 351px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344776997083131650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Za_zfQKWdHkjclJ6tLR6n_4qiuOHvMicVM8Zw5ky4vwuSohH4ze9ieCyqwdDF4scAWzGRpQkY-RbLgvVftagR69BwhNvAie2yLD9Rtqx0Ch6n7_eaqMdOSQmqastFzo8gcPUKbYO0Sc/s400/blueruff2.jpg" /> <p align="center"></a><br />The Blue or the Pink suit my 17 inch Steiff Bear.<br /><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLjuJjUV5m2EOX58M5DFK2YgNir_TCZzT0DXc0BCqa9wkjmucrgqPqWEP-EhsC4XUEvA5BRXAPkisoJ6vUWvaj4bU_LmutLNGEYq5xS8ejBJuqFLHK0HNWH4ioSkj_M2OEn_S9rEK-4Zg/s1600-h/pinkruff5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344776458085412354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLjuJjUV5m2EOX58M5DFK2YgNir_TCZzT0DXc0BCqa9wkjmucrgqPqWEP-EhsC4XUEvA5BRXAPkisoJ6vUWvaj4bU_LmutLNGEYq5xS8ejBJuqFLHK0HNWH4ioSkj_M2OEn_S9rEK-4Zg/s400/pinkruff5.jpg" /> <p align="center"></a><br />I think "he" can pull off the pink : )<br /></p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2v1ipGe0OYJXNrlgZ4Z6xxhKCm93UtuYX8YOt02M8XXksP7X7DBOE-lGSBcLtbtidaLImolsxF90sOhrykchKrtdxDPe1hBM2H_2bua2G52OVdmkX0wTK2LKFeH8DxlgHzk_esKzrllo/s1600-h/pinkruff4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 357px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344776095818729666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2v1ipGe0OYJXNrlgZ4Z6xxhKCm93UtuYX8YOt02M8XXksP7X7DBOE-lGSBcLtbtidaLImolsxF90sOhrykchKrtdxDPe1hBM2H_2bua2G52OVdmkX0wTK2LKFeH8DxlgHzk_esKzrllo/s400/pinkruff4.jpg" /></a><br />The Flowers are pretty too. They could be used to embellish doll or teddy bear clothing. </div><div align="center">Lots of potential !<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiCCEwjSIG1tALtSuyNHsc42iEXyjnULOBQQKkSgtpz6n_XVkHaMYot2H9kAdgdHPu9UXgA_JVdSeZFj_vrxNlhDB9CpUTN4ST9uM-rcw6A9Cse7_nbGIZAP_1Vc5WCnGCx7gB6afN1Nc/s1600-h/roserun4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344775850056180098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiCCEwjSIG1tALtSuyNHsc42iEXyjnULOBQQKkSgtpz6n_XVkHaMYot2H9kAdgdHPu9UXgA_JVdSeZFj_vrxNlhDB9CpUTN4ST9uM-rcw6A9Cse7_nbGIZAP_1Vc5WCnGCx7gB6afN1Nc/s400/roserun4.jpg" /></a><br /><div>The Teddy Bear shop is now updated : )</div><div>Thanks for dropping by for a visit.</div><div>~~~</div><br /></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-90159996085124947192009-05-28T10:50:00.001-07:002010-12-09T14:42:30.825-08:00New Bear ~ WesleyThis little guy is 8 inches tall. He is made from German mohair and has worn out boot button eyes. I thought about making him into a clown bear but he just wasn't into the whole clown hat thing. He says he is too small for a big hat . . . so he won that battle, LOL. Funny how they get to decide !<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA1ytc1NTEJlNn6AO30kRowwy6LVxOfQXgbxfTqkCM7Gv4klVxl9m2I8lY6ghfIgDxiCPAfX__5tYwBpd9Fma3jigFwQpsoLiiZrq_CYe12m-d_7eISyjfzHTpeoKL70-2o1XQnDLXykg/s1600-h/jingles7.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340934243302808370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA1ytc1NTEJlNn6AO30kRowwy6LVxOfQXgbxfTqkCM7Gv4klVxl9m2I8lY6ghfIgDxiCPAfX__5tYwBpd9Fma3jigFwQpsoLiiZrq_CYe12m-d_7eISyjfzHTpeoKL70-2o1XQnDLXykg/s400/jingles7.jpg" /></a><br />He was OK with the rusty bells on his lace collar though. </div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ6G_wQj3Zs92SqytswN_WMnptNjsNiMSQrOvYfRSxk1kErAwUR4hyJUifszcOkmDCMZ1-vWnGK8gaLEtcUBDi42oG84wwylh5tGnPDcPlDjp_IBooHx67e2Yr7kQfnuclLGKUXi6XuXI/s1600-h/jingles3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 311px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340934055535999938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ6G_wQj3Zs92SqytswN_WMnptNjsNiMSQrOvYfRSxk1kErAwUR4hyJUifszcOkmDCMZ1-vWnGK8gaLEtcUBDi42oG84wwylh5tGnPDcPlDjp_IBooHx67e2Yr7kQfnuclLGKUXi6XuXI/s400/jingles3.jpg" /></a><br />His mohair has been distressed for an old bear look and I have squished his excelsior stuffing to give him a bit of a belly.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRziCFbl9_cEp-mtd5FQL9JYiEAnfA3vqCe62K2PblAHQvtsP8jsQ4dnW2cULhrA7e2DhE_rTahgtWdosDBDlZNo5cvoQfCzyFgiM1aKmmON4Un7JNB8ut6vU2WvQDZU3a08Fe206kbTQ/s1600-h/jingles1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 315px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340933903072540754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRziCFbl9_cEp-mtd5FQL9JYiEAnfA3vqCe62K2PblAHQvtsP8jsQ4dnW2cULhrA7e2DhE_rTahgtWdosDBDlZNo5cvoQfCzyFgiM1aKmmON4Un7JNB8ut6vU2WvQDZU3a08Fe206kbTQ/s400/jingles1.jpg" /></a><br />He has been listed in my<span style="color:#663300;"> </span><a href="http://www.oldsoulbears.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#663300;">Etsy shop</span></a><br />~~~ </div></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-62149954318684880052009-05-25T07:21:00.001-07:002009-05-25T07:59:53.886-07:00Grand Opening of my 2nd Etsy Shop!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCf3Xe_4njbKvqJAL754KuYe9L1iGXgcH_N2ti9BoyDS3WBM2q9Y7TRnwpUbgayGoNAAiTGK7RIWfQg20ca0pD20-8pJHdbo4aewWFtj5Xq3gej6z_mfulS9n2mtD9c5vMad0_m8cd95o/s1600-h/OldSoulsm.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 78px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339776384415453794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCf3Xe_4njbKvqJAL754KuYe9L1iGXgcH_N2ti9BoyDS3WBM2q9Y7TRnwpUbgayGoNAAiTGK7RIWfQg20ca0pD20-8pJHdbo4aewWFtj5Xq3gej6z_mfulS9n2mtD9c5vMad0_m8cd95o/s400/OldSoulsm.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div><div align="left">I am very excited to announce the opening of my second <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> Shop: <span style="color:#006600;"></span><a href="http://www.oldsoulbears.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#006600;">~ Old Soul Bears ~</span></a> to Showcase my handmade teddy bears and related vintage treasures. The following items have already been listed. I will be adding additional items throughout the week. Please stop by for a visit.<br /></div><div align="center">~~~~~<br />A sweet little Jewelry Keep with Millinery and Pearls<br /><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIVNiBBGR6Thk2UjB4ywiht_kR55qiM4cDPDA4ExLAM9DqQDTA28X0AuNz6vLYREo0yI8fgwn4EwCGOLRcHiymBDbF7Y_kvFdHAb-SOezw4EhsOYk__VFiWyYnYsjyLIWmS8YkBtDzqss/s1600-h/primmy3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 364px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339767449206332290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIVNiBBGR6Thk2UjB4ywiht_kR55qiM4cDPDA4ExLAM9DqQDTA28X0AuNz6vLYREo0yI8fgwn4EwCGOLRcHiymBDbF7Y_kvFdHAb-SOezw4EhsOYk__VFiWyYnYsjyLIWmS8YkBtDzqss/s400/primmy3.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"></a><br />An adorable little tin cup and saucer. Perfect for your favorite bear.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1-EJ1Cvxt8V2PKEVxhJPIPBXjtkJ6Vdf97daU4nlwTRzLs1FlcWUAgyjNrNwbM0cIPdGU-ibaB5fhd5aduoZP0xPx-Gri_9A7khb1s12a5e_YuuzB_PL6D08xfWNd2tQ-YUxY6-Tq6I4/s1600-h/tealamb5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 364px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339767221312457778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1-EJ1Cvxt8V2PKEVxhJPIPBXjtkJ6Vdf97daU4nlwTRzLs1FlcWUAgyjNrNwbM0cIPdGU-ibaB5fhd5aduoZP0xPx-Gri_9A7khb1s12a5e_YuuzB_PL6D08xfWNd2tQ-YUxY6-Tq6I4/s400/tealamb5.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">A mini Tea Set that would look lovely with your dolls or bears.<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSvX3CBbL-iOL8eig0svhyiqje9lgUeza6uSb9dSfsKaAZw5QUX30hBz_OpuhAM7VfI9maQDF6MA78wU__YCP3shmAUFvCVysnU-pRv1BXcfSl1zT-C1Cvi0OSPB-Hor4FN7uwA6oaPag/s1600-h/teddytea6.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 341px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339767105555706178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSvX3CBbL-iOL8eig0svhyiqje9lgUeza6uSb9dSfsKaAZw5QUX30hBz_OpuhAM7VfI9maQDF6MA78wU__YCP3shmAUFvCVysnU-pRv1BXcfSl1zT-C1Cvi0OSPB-Hor4FN7uwA6oaPag/s400/teddytea6.jpg" /></a><br />Antique Net Lace Shawl for a larger Teddy Bear.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNHeZT5KuD_CQXFDEx8sGqwKyZTzcrV9JMpgtu8OitRuqb3Pl90-AbhoLFBwUX_CSaEBymRqslu8iV3s4TiHer_UZ7NydeGuJlyopkq-y6Q1YXjql_ncIeio5HUHvxMAapKBOUfT2cPco/s1600-h/tbshawl5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 329px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339767004440091602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNHeZT5KuD_CQXFDEx8sGqwKyZTzcrV9JMpgtu8OitRuqb3Pl90-AbhoLFBwUX_CSaEBymRqslu8iV3s4TiHer_UZ7NydeGuJlyopkq-y6Q1YXjql_ncIeio5HUHvxMAapKBOUfT2cPco/s400/tbshawl5.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Vintage clothing that looks charming on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">ol</span>' bears.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbEhTAqyo-5bDEIcXdfYG-j_hLjEDpuZc3Bakg6TzXxYjuwev1DzxJ17lK-nbrDAkpKIsKYCgn3OJo2qS23axA7KRCiQraPGgxjvpL14fqHt9v7S0TwlpqjrMEeh0HB0DMK6Ki4YxZa_E/s1600-h/babydress5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 386px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339766842600946114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbEhTAqyo-5bDEIcXdfYG-j_hLjEDpuZc3Bakg6TzXxYjuwev1DzxJ17lK-nbrDAkpKIsKYCgn3OJo2qS23axA7KRCiQraPGgxjvpL14fqHt9v7S0TwlpqjrMEeh0HB0DMK6Ki4YxZa_E/s400/babydress5.jpg" /></a><br />Thanks for visiting : ) </div></div></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-45408597884787836432009-04-26T08:59:00.000-07:002009-04-26T09:23:22.805-07:00Earth Day ~ Terra Teddy Bear ~ 2009I was inspired by Earth Day to finish this little bear in gentle shades of Brown and Green. I have named her Terra. Her vintage sweater is 100% wool. It was gently soaked in tea dye to achieve a soft sage green. Her eyes are old fashioned boot buttons. Her mohair is hand dyed and her necklace is made from Raffia. Her key hopefully holds the secret to a greener, happier planet.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGqebt-4abK80lyZBcCnRZx20bsjlFhjpmNwpXLYikJTfxX8DYxtxAbWWigzY8ndBx9Nex9dnDuCI5y6FKGlJTckVMzxuDo01e-6vx0I7BFAzGbUTVzzfBuQelFID6hONIU9uPEeGhArs/s1600-h/sageface.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 370px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329031244717289154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGqebt-4abK80lyZBcCnRZx20bsjlFhjpmNwpXLYikJTfxX8DYxtxAbWWigzY8ndBx9Nex9dnDuCI5y6FKGlJTckVMzxuDo01e-6vx0I7BFAzGbUTVzzfBuQelFID6hONIU9uPEeGhArs/s400/sageface.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">She will bring a vintage lace <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">hanky</span> with her.</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU7-9vuwkJXVPhX7fagM5opVBbuDn4mgrFRzHwGFZmsg45zXQ5c_6mj_14buJwVq2P-gJ8DLZJ3F3tJaG0oPGR7u_OlGE5gzcxaFyb-99mJ6xaij1yzprhhLkHdOXQOGg9AeGg4EXYdzo/s1600-h/sage8.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 366px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329031180833722594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU7-9vuwkJXVPhX7fagM5opVBbuDn4mgrFRzHwGFZmsg45zXQ5c_6mj_14buJwVq2P-gJ8DLZJ3F3tJaG0oPGR7u_OlGE5gzcxaFyb-99mJ6xaij1yzprhhLkHdOXQOGg9AeGg4EXYdzo/s400/sage8.jpg" /></a> Her rose is Vintage Millinery<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntCMhXelfGuRbyOJVncGdTRipq8RioF2_bB6Lah6KXOztJigPNV8dcK4bz0rwlkyW0EEUYM0L167NL0gFwSH1iCYnTuGYTP5EHk000v3fg_XlZXu8O0AEm2B8zvx_vZ6T4zyFMMYDGwc/s1600-h/sage7.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 352px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329031110031265122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntCMhXelfGuRbyOJVncGdTRipq8RioF2_bB6Lah6KXOztJigPNV8dcK4bz0rwlkyW0EEUYM0L167NL0gFwSH1iCYnTuGYTP5EHk000v3fg_XlZXu8O0AEm2B8zvx_vZ6T4zyFMMYDGwc/s400/sage7.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Ms. Terra will be in my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> shop later this week. Thanks for visiting : )<br /><div><br /><div></div></div><br /></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-6426697364572899312009-04-09T14:28:00.000-07:002010-12-09T15:01:05.039-08:00A playful look for Spring!<div align="center">A playful look ~ floral petals and a pink bow !</div><br /><div align="center">It is Spring after all !</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp7nO90y_rG5lLmfqkwkWRf_9CYiCEt0D-dw89UfHEMr7BI0NGOnDQeosmvGdWs2iksfkbWRIuvbn4NOheSBXM7gw3X9GgoK4YxAkicJ5nCZlr-2EsoN9EIhjBuddLCfgTt2NrFqkUnec/s1600-h/blbear1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322806972680793314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp7nO90y_rG5lLmfqkwkWRf_9CYiCEt0D-dw89UfHEMr7BI0NGOnDQeosmvGdWs2iksfkbWRIuvbn4NOheSBXM7gw3X9GgoK4YxAkicJ5nCZlr-2EsoN9EIhjBuddLCfgTt2NrFqkUnec/s400/blbear1.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">I like the pink against the dark blue :0)<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOwgOPat92tUX03dif7imgPcqvdBm19S1_w4FKgS7NXtp2O8EDwGIRBpi7KAA4MUuliO8u4q502hqUoEee3wGx4nlB3Kkvn5yOTAB_06nepDuIgfdPZTMkQTBxuTFj1tjUAFA6gq_hfsc/s1600-h/blbear2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 321px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322806821492192098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOwgOPat92tUX03dif7imgPcqvdBm19S1_w4FKgS7NXtp2O8EDwGIRBpi7KAA4MUuliO8u4q502hqUoEee3wGx4nlB3Kkvn5yOTAB_06nepDuIgfdPZTMkQTBxuTFj1tjUAFA6gq_hfsc/s400/blbear2.jpg" /></a><br />The Vintage Millinery is pink and silver and frames her face nicely.<br /></div><div align="center">Available now in my <a href="http://www.ciderantiques.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#336666;">Etsy Shop. </span></a></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-88742592713047353232009-02-20T17:15:00.000-08:002009-02-20T17:22:25.796-08:00A New Banner!<div align="center">~~~</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8B0ZlEqyH5fXVIQBOYSWznb7CXuNlfWOPp7ID55E0capamUY3yQWNktg6bIvNFZ5tSBVDEmtIyJH4OE-BpvBnGUpxXPHZzEihWHH8_OGhsYWgRRjauDgg2AZu6hzFe3mlL0tqhkV6gBw/s1600-h/oldsoul_banner.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305053326040314322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 95px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8B0ZlEqyH5fXVIQBOYSWznb7CXuNlfWOPp7ID55E0capamUY3yQWNktg6bIvNFZ5tSBVDEmtIyJH4OE-BpvBnGUpxXPHZzEihWHH8_OGhsYWgRRjauDgg2AZu6hzFe3mlL0tqhkV6gBw/s400/oldsoul_banner.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Thank you Brenda!!! for making me a wonderful banner to use on the Bear Artist Blogs site. I just got back from vacation and was thrilled to have this surprise waiting for me, in an email. How sweet! Thank you Brenda : )Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-87314828509231074222009-02-02T12:59:00.000-08:002010-12-09T15:01:59.562-08:00A Valentine's Day BearIt is February already! I made this little Valentine's Bear from hand dyed mohair. He is a very dark shade of blue . . . . so I decided to call him Midnight Blue. He has antique boot button eyes, a vintage bow and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">distressed</span> mohair ~ An Old Soul Bear.<br /><br /><div><div align="center">~~~<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 368px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298346742031822146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHZ3GElKL5iZqbEza_68mAXa0BzYU-Ej_xXEYt2hqLeZxp0ag78G8F6mtRiv8cZKpsvPRvkzbRplVXpaO_7HuRp3mIvPA_CMtW3yGoZCkJJP6Qa-_ojUZjgLrdIahmNlcHxyDjMx7TRLg/s400/midnt1.jpg" /><br /></div><div align="center">He is ready for Valentine's Day and has a red rose (dried and preserved) for his sweetheart.</div><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 327px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298308133953182082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU778uoDYqNMsb9LSINL0Tzp3v8r1k9bEX4NhbHzrAhrgkb2rqbO41kRPVFgDAeUmH5E2M__rezc6W7Nmyi3-9raHe4W-7MJbU7f2STVJv437KndzW2e9NsM1I-I754DR4jtOYDXPy8wY/s400/truehrt4.jpg" /></p><p align="center"><br />A sweet little bear with a heart of gold . . . all ready for Valentine's Day </p><p align="center">~~~</p></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-76434405180197132662008-12-31T09:07:00.001-08:002008-12-31T10:00:35.220-08:00A Sentimental Christmas Gift ~ 2008<div align="center">~~~~<br /></div><div align="center">This is a lovely photo of Marian Earle . . . taken about 75 years ago. Marian passed away last summer at the age of 96. Her family misses her dearly, especially her daughter Dianne. I was asked to make a Teddy Bear from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Marian's</span> Mink Stole, as a special Christmas Gift for Dianne.<br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286002505340347970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 306px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhESEbgWPAEFnrzk-EcbK3LYu_TpZmOcsu-Gh6fkJ0d9t4JsbQiG_qoocLa4qffnokl_BQq1vdDwQchGNPckM80A-JtRmVirhks2f3s7Z-RSWvr9sO8VpWE0Z6n1Ij_H5wDDGFwHybWAig/s400/mariandan.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">Here is a before picture of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Marian's</span> Coat</div><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286002731070011346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Je-nq-R3TxpSMBPmG4hwQkR96WZUvOY1-ZvlfHzB4pTeMkP3TuQgtigrq3pmlemxKT4NwTf7-ZeVcIlxa09BD1hH1sYpa9MirabOLafR91_6gHh9O7JERtRjG5wRT-G9dhG-hR2LS7c/s400/coat1.jpg" border="0" /><br />The Bear started to take shape nicely. </p><p align="center">I was hoping for a very sweet teddy bear.</p><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286003202479284738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipMXT4EZ42kQpn9jbLeR64SXR9kc1Q7oT4Sz-kn_0LAzfX4D12CFRLZ9bOuvGbBxLBAZtWcCWrd1yv7Z60qRAl6xTc4w-TF9lKHD95o5vVYeYtNaNcR4CzFVopp_9yg1K_E8yj-IfU8dk/s400/progress2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />I wanted her to be very feminine and pretty. I gave her an Irish Crochet Collar and a silk bow (from the lining of the coat).<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286003887695098674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMpcbPvXNB3lctE847STkmzn1afdhFS4fU_P_wwWhKxKcaEsQAfdmqC_n6nRh3r3knFih_FJx6WbJGXayAvFQUX8mMNjb3gW9TLEZVOzPc7JA9ZIzQv2PWUXmmo-Mj56TvVi-rot9EQWU/s400/mink9.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><div align="center">I added a purple velvet flower ~ Vintage Millinery and gave her pretty light green eyes.</div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286003641356392114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 385px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7qIjmZttq0V8ghZhQ8lCIqa0J2NjFSVglZzTv1yHzZSwGkpFhrH2fC3ZxWEtzBm1E8TuJJw8jjKk4gJWzihyv0hei59fqtgnagQRPlUkAHiKZ_NHvz2snSOoxliAp1eYwTkucJMnPsdc/s400/mink5.jpg" border="0" />I sewed the label from within the coat to the back of the silk bow. </div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286003539549645762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSZnV_PJfuib8Vd19-s8IqkkFq5r1f6aCb5GVl_PCAzRszyp4zk-JwOOK6R07N0VjeV_o7bnosR2DJp_VcwkiqxkqSNalr3EuRofrn3n2FgNA8y-Gh_Ol3eP0XUcOVOfXRRgQ6oUIyzRI/s400/mink1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="center">Ms. Bear had a quick photo shoot before I mailed her ~ the package arrived on Christmas Eve.</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqBj50VBPWCII-bBVJpITOqwHuKLpPAMdT28CYYjFFyE2EnxZDUN9dj7mW0SCRTpuilGakHPaxckZlCUv7P8s2elTGUWBQr4HBHwj8UFAmAyYsPJW7QJ-C3lfoH05KMfQJ32SC6-h7hA/s1600-h/mink10.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286003427138896354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqBj50VBPWCII-bBVJpITOqwHuKLpPAMdT28CYYjFFyE2EnxZDUN9dj7mW0SCRTpuilGakHPaxckZlCUv7P8s2elTGUWBQr4HBHwj8UFAmAyYsPJW7QJ-C3lfoH05KMfQJ32SC6-h7hA/s400/mink10.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />She was certainly a surprise and her arrival was a very emotional moment.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286006287570460354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMBRM-96RAQIF0qsefwLQJwItbh8bN8gXn75EWku5ZJpdBgweNcf4XOfcc2v_Bjh3J9ceLiQvKoISKZdO0lvvMB6puYAVJPS_UWqUYOP113BxQ829ZNBT6K3W7mbp-vxCeRinH0wahszs/s400/teddhome3.jpg" border="0" /><br />Her new home is on top of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Marian's</span> Memory Box in Dianne's bedroom. She is the first thing Dianne <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">see's</span> every morning when she wakes up.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286007958584594626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 353px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf-Kjc61lwU2OaeD8ErOQuCRsTHBsiA7o-GSWrK9S7aeSoCzR9ydnW8EMCPmADWaZnDKfGqkey-6JzjPBYynAojp4vTRO5yl0TWOnSKVxDpvQ4ZWK8lLiHkZxiiZ73hjcpkzauhRXQysk/s400/matching2.jpg" border="0" /><br />I am happy Teddy made it to her new home for Christmas : )<br /><div></div><br /></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-34332922129435657472008-11-05T14:46:00.001-08:002008-11-05T14:53:05.480-08:00On my way home ~ 1940's Panda<div align="center">~~~</div>This little 1940's Panda is all done and on his way back home today. I added a red plaid ribbon, like the 1940's Cuddle Panda shown in the Teddy Bear Encyclopedia. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgctyGkZIHHyIJw4wyAMfRpn21kViHva6MkeAWjGKTCpDcaiQY5VEkJzrZLASyNF9XjpIlpd7moyefwLINhqC9O3ZjzDegvFIqKr7p5QQiTbs9Kg-DxQPy1s5qMhW0_JrsZUaByb8GKJvI/s1600-h/pandafinished.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265308802276056610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 327px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgctyGkZIHHyIJw4wyAMfRpn21kViHva6MkeAWjGKTCpDcaiQY5VEkJzrZLASyNF9XjpIlpd7moyefwLINhqC9O3ZjzDegvFIqKr7p5QQiTbs9Kg-DxQPy1s5qMhW0_JrsZUaByb8GKJvI/s400/pandafinished.jpg" border="0" /></a> He looks lovely in red and is all set to show off his new look. It was great fun restoring him back to his former glory. Thank you Susan, for the opportunity to work on your Dad's childhood teddy. ~ Karen<br /><div></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-25815964615707569222008-10-21T19:51:00.001-07:002008-10-21T20:15:11.336-07:00Almost Done ~ 1940s Panda BearHi Mom ~ Susan (Lemon Wolf Bears), I know you miss me a lot. I miss you too. I am feeling much better now. My eyes have been secured. My ears had a few extra stitches here and there, to make them stand up nice and straight. My smile has been fixed and my little red mouth is much more visible now. My fur has been cleaned twice and I am told it needs a bit more work.<br /><br />I have a vintage red ribbon which I can keep (it will be cut to size soon) and a plaid blanket to keep me comfortable while I am visiting. I really like my blanket, so maybe she will let me keep it : ) I have been told I will get a plaid bow soon. The lady looking after me is hoping to buy some more vintage ribbon at a local auction. I hear she likes to shop there a lot, LOL. Bye for now, xoxox<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqZHUawvDe3x5uq-uNF96xbxdgCAScM8ry8wgp5TWXcPRw3b9AKKcSuc4WcFFhX1QKTFfsyBxKtXC9MQiHS7NIGKPzcEfOvC8D3thSPd1qnkjFyycFkhJowsZSbT-MJc-hYJWscyiSI8M/s1600-h/pandasusan.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259805528107292818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqZHUawvDe3x5uq-uNF96xbxdgCAScM8ry8wgp5TWXcPRw3b9AKKcSuc4WcFFhX1QKTFfsyBxKtXC9MQiHS7NIGKPzcEfOvC8D3thSPd1qnkjFyycFkhJowsZSbT-MJc-hYJWscyiSI8M/s400/pandasusan.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-14064992989991630002008-09-20T20:09:00.000-07:002008-09-20T20:19:13.193-07:00Panda Bear at the Old Soul SpaI have a new little friend at the Old Soul Teddy Bear Spa. This sweet little 1940s Panda Bear has come for a visit. He will have his eyes tightened, nose and mouth threads repaired, fur cleaned and fluffed and a new/replacement bow (just like his original I hope). He wants to say Hi to his Mom and let her know that he is doing just fine : )<br /><br /><div align="center">This is the "before" photo </div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrd295C9QR___XXUtKfbKTBTcY5MEphKFO4w9xhPUg9xC0GRZXl2glLmr6b62-rUFoFDtxAcojp0yYeJQVufTOjDD5D7jfwMKtl10SowcOm0GZcK3KbFdUQyB-VNohjiXkKx3pCmENfKA/s1600-h/panda1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248306860558708994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrd295C9QR___XXUtKfbKTBTcY5MEphKFO4w9xhPUg9xC0GRZXl2glLmr6b62-rUFoFDtxAcojp0yYeJQVufTOjDD5D7jfwMKtl10SowcOm0GZcK3KbFdUQyB-VNohjiXkKx3pCmENfKA/s400/panda1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"> He will be ready for his "after" photo in October. </div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-52306781232421108482008-08-27T16:26:00.001-07:002008-08-29T10:50:09.481-07:00Clean and Bright ~ Antique Chad Valley BearWhat a cute Chad Valley bear he is . . . after all the dust and dirt is gone. The lovely golden mohair was revealed. Thank you to Deb Burnham (teddy's mom) of <a href="http://www.bearheavenbears.blogspot.com/">bh.bears</a> . . . for taking such wonderful "after" pictures. He does look quite happy with himself now : )<br /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239345744157496322" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitIQmPngoONQZHrr-LyAHdc6GkhyphenhyphenhzjnBRe8df41VHeQx0-n69X4DQP2hFZuS9eh-5c7uGisR6KKFe_98AS0JmQGx2uCR3-qF0ybD0N0sbl1vivpNEN1wQvjpm7iFdKqvCPkd6dVjEzgQ/s400/Clean1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239345803636246050" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHyzRiKY699LQYZnRcLvfSU7boEk94JYlY68mvA5Cc1Xti15diqEkU6iqyMmmQWYabEOg1iY9p0SZ2UYD7VJbLcm38QRqFC-7bOqLzWyM8X_P0GBcC3pr3ncRx2xvF3ZH-UciuY3lMEBA/s400/clean2.jpg" border="0" />I pulled up the old pictures from a previous post so you can see </div><div align="center">the Before and After photos together.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239346285360481490" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW77iyO54te9L2FIVDfiyC8kcGgXlWEn0k1sb-2oEilRfZc2BwSm8cKBNJWiQ0oLcH_fEd4DtBMJwNPbTCaslDa4vcVqTSUQ-UtCqvyjflyRp5RZpQG3xe2nXnX0aqMxV661IEeeY39Ys/s400/dirty1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239346034396174770" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigSI7mz-4njkPcvj2cKpOWEPlNiHGWoyjaY1J294Bc5tyz6pmeus5xuEIvOKgouync9b_UfrNGy8NjUQTII88A64pUh4GBrLFLndhuWrPUwOWUeH00_7rtBgavEqbBURdZEIY7_dlYTKo/s400/clean3.jpg" border="0" /> </div><div align="center"><div>Bye bye . . . dirt !<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239346350307641346" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiauIPlzggREXO96e-g_OalLWMmn5vCWEgODPCK-Pgk7qDjzqHhchN4c9kZBDP7OJNAsswrOrsUOxcR4uUfPT0vDNI29KGF4AJUhw7EJFURGvp13AU0sVF3-_141ueha_mr_JIirKto0rI/s400/dirty2.jpg" border="0" /><br />I love the change too.<br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-75693821922661717842008-05-12T20:53:00.000-07:002008-05-12T21:02:00.477-07:00Steiff Clown Bear ~ Before and After<div align="center">I had the pleasure of owning this 1920's Steiff Clown bear for two years. He has now moved on to join another Hug. He will always be one of my favorite restorations.</div><div align="center"> </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwB-dFqi_UcdRIYVktCRIv1jqdQhyuu15nAsS32UTYB4auq942JK9uIjblWHxYNOFRCWLTKWVqXXdgmVBQZfXAXqcAD29cDTR7aEFcbajIIYwrGyA5qrMWglWlmjRjyZghj-ucg1qLBjc/s1600-h/teddyclown2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199706113796190450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwB-dFqi_UcdRIYVktCRIv1jqdQhyuu15nAsS32UTYB4auq942JK9uIjblWHxYNOFRCWLTKWVqXXdgmVBQZfXAXqcAD29cDTR7aEFcbajIIYwrGyA5qrMWglWlmjRjyZghj-ucg1qLBjc/s400/teddyclown2.jpg" border="0" /></a>It took quite a long time to get his mohair clean. It eventually went from grey to cream. </div><div align="center">He really fluffed up too.<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_AgUnfxTIUaAUR-ipfcWQwrHoubHnP7JnNSZCtUEM31jAGQaY-uvUrOWHTEhPmSTNx8sRCJz8k0iuh8IxfEEqiXrFc37vs8n7XOOJlsTtpy1IzwC3rxNmrmiBpGrXfNN8HYqjzqz1I8E/s1600-h/dcp_3667.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199706019306909922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_AgUnfxTIUaAUR-ipfcWQwrHoubHnP7JnNSZCtUEM31jAGQaY-uvUrOWHTEhPmSTNx8sRCJz8k0iuh8IxfEEqiXrFc37vs8n7XOOJlsTtpy1IzwC3rxNmrmiBpGrXfNN8HYqjzqz1I8E/s400/dcp_3667.jpg" border="0" /></a> He was quite dirty and dusty when I received him. </div><div align="center">Almost 100 years of dust certainly does show. </div><div align="center">Glass cabinets keep Bears happy.<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2nubMBLQkN9T3vb2OoMPIU4hjcbERMAq0WijS7lhdQALy_YVgaEtgJ5hRrpoI597eyoCDST2kl225k0iliVQSqQE_95Hi7fCk97eJ0ZSqxfR48GPpFqdIO5RE1EO0JyqUtHHPmI5VDNA/s1600-h/dcp_3183.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199705894752858322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2nubMBLQkN9T3vb2OoMPIU4hjcbERMAq0WijS7lhdQALy_YVgaEtgJ5hRrpoI597eyoCDST2kl225k0iliVQSqQE_95Hi7fCk97eJ0ZSqxfR48GPpFqdIO5RE1EO0JyqUtHHPmI5VDNA/s400/dcp_3183.jpg" border="0" /></a> Before Picture<br /><br /></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-13681620823871423042008-04-14T11:17:00.001-07:002008-04-14T11:24:36.581-07:00A real bear cub!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiku2WqiVTNhfkk9cqLP273Ri_TlcrQzkUV_FgXu8Qw3kjxtH4ycgQAtN_HqkTH95sGAaBuPwpqrLq3V489hd8EF-Tki1KTjbWBEhZ7LUj0xfPA36cIzQ0WKNGMv3Tu9kWHanglGQBN-vs/s1600-h/realbear1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189167674336180274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiku2WqiVTNhfkk9cqLP273Ri_TlcrQzkUV_FgXu8Qw3kjxtH4ycgQAtN_HqkTH95sGAaBuPwpqrLq3V489hd8EF-Tki1KTjbWBEhZ7LUj0xfPA36cIzQ0WKNGMv3Tu9kWHanglGQBN-vs/s400/realbear1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />What a sweetie ! This picture was taken last spring in my neighbours backyard . . . a sweet little thing wandering around. My friend and I stayed close to the back door! Big mama was likely not too far away. It will be better for them if they choose a more rural location this year. They tend to spook most humans!Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697413269670485728.post-34894404340590971752008-04-12T08:39:00.001-07:002008-04-12T15:48:56.725-07:00Old Soul Spa !<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDjGO0o6R2Dar7Nvi0nYyJAv393XA9ptJNjjuqRSkXWcGLzFf8OvOxyEfocS23FgZvg3m_B-Q7HFDNUZ6LKYYtl05NIySn4L7hRDSgiWqAlSxRkdxFYCIi1rumFmOmTdhoIHj4OogE2yA/s1600-h/cleanboy2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188384521632754546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDjGO0o6R2Dar7Nvi0nYyJAv393XA9ptJNjjuqRSkXWcGLzFf8OvOxyEfocS23FgZvg3m_B-Q7HFDNUZ6LKYYtl05NIySn4L7hRDSgiWqAlSxRkdxFYCIi1rumFmOmTdhoIHj4OogE2yA/s400/cleanboy2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Hi Mom! (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Deborah</span> of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">BH</span>.bears) Just a quick note to let you know that I really like this place : ). I am very relaxed and content. I even have my own room ! The lady here thinks her dog is a bit jealous of all the attention I am getting. She had to give the dog lots of pats on the head too.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA4npIjVfHejcvNeu7icXLuI2qj64xS7M14oCOoMUcK9_EaBWsBHi3wPH98vIVg4ansUoLueoJaMW_G5ScziiL_yfAd2fiUulkh4T8R1bBx9slye0uaeZTLmiXrohDjvNL149W4dauRrE/s1600-h/cleanboy3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188384457208245090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA4npIjVfHejcvNeu7icXLuI2qj64xS7M14oCOoMUcK9_EaBWsBHi3wPH98vIVg4ansUoLueoJaMW_G5ScziiL_yfAd2fiUulkh4T8R1bBx9slye0uaeZTLmiXrohDjvNL149W4dauRrE/s400/cleanboy3.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div>After two surface baths I think I look pretty good (still not done though ~ I am told).</div><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188385887432354690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVUUpogVBoSYcztPJF1VAn4Dnl_kNkucmxQJuTt_28b6HEEsYGXHop3YieQPDxtrdZskelNHmdJoPCM4HyZSCn-5ObSx6UUv6k2cSo5diCvk0JcMG0OXkGvEmEAvoqOVtwgN8TwoTuoe8/s400/dirtboy2.jpg" border="0" /><br />She took a close-up picture of may face before my bath . . . . (how <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">embarrassing</span>).<br /><br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLmqC-VYao2-jHC5axZ-lz6khFiyk8bryWPLJHxWgx7bJXJ0PIkNvrnRHReEAsEYFtvLZhxGNqtTkNGLgIb-MjrkZZXhS0P4WetR_I_CG_VeblFHiC5AwSBqh4RbyAcBrQIRlkZKKLbY8/s1600-h/dirtboy3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188384040596417346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLmqC-VYao2-jHC5axZ-lz6khFiyk8bryWPLJHxWgx7bJXJ0PIkNvrnRHReEAsEYFtvLZhxGNqtTkNGLgIb-MjrkZZXhS0P4WetR_I_CG_VeblFHiC5AwSBqh4RbyAcBrQIRlkZKKLbY8/s400/dirtboy3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This is me on my first day at the Old Soul Spa. I wasn't too thrilled about the "before" pictures, but I reluctantly agreed. I hope she fixes my paw soon. Bye for now ! hugs <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">xoxoxo</span><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com7