OK, I’ve come this far, and I’ll readily admit it’s been a challenge. “But you’re a doll maker!” I hear you say. “Making bears should be easy for you – right?!”
WRONG!
You may notice that my otherwise assembled bear remains earless and faceless. There is a reason for that. Today I started to tentatively snip some hairy bits from around the muzzle, as you do, but was suddenly paralyzed (scissors in mid air) with fear that I was going to stuff it up. Badly. I don’t like to stuff up badly, especially when I’ve invested considerable time and money in the first place.
So maybe I need to get over myself a little, but in the meantime the bear will sit and look (well not actually look – she doesn’t have eyes) but just sit there until I get some courage to finish her off.
P.S. Any tips or recommendations will be heartily welcomed!
Here's a link that might help you with the nose ~
http://www.bearlysaneteddies.com/tutorialnoses.htm
Warmest Hugs,
Sandi @ Bearly Sane
Thanks everyone, lots of good advice there, I had a good chuckle over Kylie's "nosers"!
He looks great – you will enjoy doing the face -they really come alive – do his ears first and then his nose – I snipped when I knew where how big I was going to mak his nose. I have made a few – not sure if they ever made it onto blogland – they were pre blogging days.
(and you will not believe this but my word verification is nosers LOL)
Dive in Kel! It will be your first bear and deservedly loved! He looks very cute by the way. š
Though I've never attempted a 'furry' bear, I can sympathise. Many times I've had scissors poised and walked away from some project, trying to drum up the courage to make that unforgiving 'cut'. I think that's why I've only ever made a fabric bear or 2. Good luck – I have my fingers crossed for you.
I know someone who makes bears I'll send her over to see if she can offer any words of wisdom, as I can't sorry!!
Oh yes I can……..be brave!!
Gill in Canada
(Wrote about a solution today for those church ladies!)
I can't offer any advice, but I know you can do it!:)