This is Ralphie!

I know I've not had much new designs of late but I do enjoy going back to my old patterns and re-create them. This is "Ralphie", created from my Rambo pattern, one of my favourites! Ralphie has just been listed on my website and is now looking for a new home. Please click here for adoption details and more photos of Raphie :D

*:: as cute as a Button::*

Summer has finally arrived in Melbourne and she arrived with a vengeance!! We've been having 30+ degrees weather and today 34 but I'm soooooooo loving it, especially after the long stretched of cold weather we've had. Making most of the warm weather, (because you never know how long it will last as Melbourne is best known for it's four seasons in one day) I've been taking time out and basking in the sunshine but I haven't forgotten about my bears...
Please meet my new little anime bear "Button". Button is now available for adoption from my website and if you like to make your own "Button", he is created from my sugar anime pattern :D

Blog giveaway competition is now closed

Thank you all for your lovely comments and taking the time to enter my first blog giveaway. The winner have been chosen. Congratulations to Janil from Spain!! THANK YOU again!! :D

*:: Natsumi ::*

This little girl reminds me so much of a "Natsumi" and with the 30 degree days we had over the weekend, I thought this name was very fitting for her. Despite the heat, she refused to remove her teddy bear hat...she's very attached to her hat you see, just like my Walter who thinks he's a little human trapped in a puppy's body, Natsumi thinks she's a little girl, 'pretending' to be a bear!! hehe...

Natsumi is now available for adoption and will keep herself very busy waiting for her new mommy. If you like to know more about Natsumi and see more photos of her and her hat, please click here.

November Wallpaper download

With just one more day before November begins, you thought I'd forgotten about November's wallpaper haven't you!?? hehe...with the hectic October month, I did almost forget but it's not too late yet!! November's wallpaper is now ready for download, just click here! Hope you have a great month ahead and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! :D

*:: Yukimi ~ my little petal in the snow ::*

You've probably noticed why it's taking me much longer to create a new bear each week and I have no excuse except to say that it's all Facebook's fault! It's all those games and boy am I addicted!! LOL Thank you for playing with me and I am having a ball though I must admit, it's taking over my life and time to a HUGE extend and I really must try hard to be a bit more "balance" from now on.

I've almost forgotten the wonderful buzz I get when I finish a bear so here I like to present to you my latest bear "Yukimi"...she's like a little petal in the snow. Yukimi is now looking for a new home and is available for adoption from here.
Happy Friday everyone!!

Treasury :: SEA GREEN WITH ENVY

Pistachio is definitely not green with envy and feels very honored to be selected and taking part in this beautiful treasury by thespottedbarn who makes gorgeous pouches and bags. Am so loving the colour of this treasury, please drop by for a visit at http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=90698 . Have a happy Friday :D

HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY!

It's jennylovesbenny's Birthday and is 6y.o this month!! It seemed like only yesterday when I made my first bear and as I look back the years, I feel like a mum watching my little children grow and blossom. It's been another wonderful year and many bears have found new homes in far and wide locations. Many exciting places I'll love to be able to get the chance to visit one day.

"Corn" here is my sample bear, created from my first attempt at designing my own bear. I was very pleased with how he turned out and being my first, he's very special to me. He's still by my side, each day, keeping me and other bears in great company. Below is "Joshua", my very first bear to be created from my "Corn" pattern. "Joshua" was adopted by a lovely lady from Lincoln in the UK...hmmm...I wonder how he's doing now.

I often wonder whether I'm passing my bear's new home when I drive through a town where I know my bears have gone to live. Hoping that I might get a glimpse of them sitting by a window watching the world go by...

I'll like to THANK YOU for your support and for taking the time to send me lovely emails. It's always a delight to receive them and knowing my bears have made you smile! :D

To celebrate jennylovesbenny's 6th Birthday, I'll like to offer a blog giveaway. The winner will receive a softcover copy of my new Birthday Book together with a hard copy pattern of their choice.

How to Enter? Anyone who leaves a comment on this post during the next 7 days is automatically entered in the draw, starting with this post and ending Tuesday the 3rd of November.

Please leave one comment and tell me which is your favourite jlb bear from my adopted bears gallery page or from my patterns and also what pattern you would like to receive as the winner.

I will be using randome.org to generate a number to pick the winner. The winner will be revealed later that day. Good Luck and Thank you again!!! :D

Bear Artist At Home...

Taiwan Teddy Bear Association have started a new project ~ "Bear Artist at Home" which introduces Bear Artists around the world and giving you a snippet of their home life. Here is mine! :D

Birthday Book Published!

YAH!!!! I've just published my very first book! It's a jennylovesbenny's "Birthday book" made of up JLB bear images I've taken over the years. You can see a preview of the book and it comes in three formats: Softcover/ Hardcover with flip jacket/ Hardcover - image wrap. It is now ready and you can order them right here: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/912584

I want to THANK YOU all for your support and is offering a special price with a saving of $4 off each book until the 1st of Jan 2010. As Christmas is fast approaching, I think this will make a very special gift. Please feel free to give me feedback regarding the book, hope you enjoy it! :D

:: Auber-Jean ::

As I sat by my window, I noticed a pretty little bud...each day, it would grow just a little bigger...

Fleur d'aubergine en bouton - Eggplant flower Originally uploaded by sinkha63

then one day, the petals opened and it was in full bloom..."my, what a beautiful flower you are" I said.

Aubergine Originally uploaded by endlessdrones

Next appeared a little fruit and each day, it would grow just a little bigger and also just a little bit rounder until one day POP came a little purple anime bear..."Auber-Jean"!

Please meet my new bear "Auber-Jean" a little egg-plant as we call it Down Under. He is created from my anime bear designs "Sleepy". "Auber-Jean" has just been listed on my website and is now available for adoption.

Umeboshi is home, sweet home!

Pinky cuteness ^__^ Originally uploaded by lollygomez

Umeboshi has arrived in his new home and is already having so much fun with his new mommy. He's even got himself a girl friend by the looks of things! lol...These photos are just too precious and I just had to share them with you. Thank you Umeboshi's mum for taking such beautiful photos...I can feel the love from here! :D

Umeboshi bear Originally uploaded by lollygomez

Umeboshi and Rabbit Originally uploaded by lollygomez

A cure for Mondayitis!!?

Monday is usually a bit of a drag for most people but I have found a cure!! Here is a video to kick start your week, be warned though, don't fall off your chair laughing like I did! LOL Have a great week Everyone :D

Win Friends and Influence people...

Want to win friends and influence people? This coconut pie will do the trick! lol
This is definitely one of my favourite desserts to make and eat!! I've made this many many times for many many parties and each time, loved by all, guys and gals, young and old and all nationalities. My plate will come back empty and someone always asks me for the recipe. Want to try my moist coconut pie this weekend? Just click here for the easy peasy recipe, you'll LOVE it! :D

The Witch, her cat and a magic broomstick

Halloween is just around the corner and "Beatrice" is already getting ready to celebrate Halloween. She's got her tall witch hat that I'd knitted for her, adopted a cat and now looking for her broomstick! For more photos and to read a little story about Beatrice, her cat and her magic broomstick, please click here. They are now ready to celebrate Halloween and are very much looking forward to go trick or treating with their new family! I hope you enjoy their little story! :D