Burlison Bears

Last of the Christmas Bears!

2011-12-15T22:13:00.003-05:00

Meet the last two Christmas bears for this year, Balanchine and Belsnickle.
Balanchine is the little chocolate brown bear and Belsnickle is the little gray bear. Both bears would make great stocking stuffers for someone. Fa-la-la-la and Merry Christmas to you all!

Frasier

2011-12-09T21:40:00.002-05:00

Meet Frasier, named for the famous fir trees of this happy season. He is a 4 inch teddy all decked out for the holidays. His mohair was hand-dyed a Christmas green and he wears a Christmas red silk satin ribbon and rusty jingle bell. Frasier has a sweet and humble expression. He will make a wonderful stocking stuffer for someone.

Winterberry

2011-12-04T21:29:00.002-05:00

Meet Winterberry! This is one happy little chap! He has a great big smile. He is looking forward to Christmas. He was hand-dyed mint green and wears a wintergreen silk satin ribbon and a rusty jingle bell. He has a tattered nose for primitive appeal and a traditional hump on his back. Winterberry is looking for a special place to call home for the holidays. He can be adopted now on eBay.

Mistletoe

2011-12-01T00:15:00.002-05:00

Meet Mistletoe! He is my smallest bear ever...only 3.5 inches. He will make a wonderful stocking stuffer for someone.

Candycane

2011-11-23T01:53:00.002-05:00

Meet Candycane, the red and white panda bear! His red mohair was hand-dyed using Rit dye in Scarlet. He has a hefty weight for one so small, just 3.75 inches. Candycane has a tattered nose for a primitive appearance. His silk satin ribbon is wintergreen, a nice green and white striped. He wears a rusty jingle bell. Candycane would make a wonderful stocking stuffer for someone. He is now on auction at eBay for the next 5 days.

Jingle All The Way!

2011-11-17T22:31:00.004-05:00

Meet Jingle, the little red bear shown posed with Merry, his favorite gal! Jingle was hand-dyed scarlet red. He wears a Christmas green silk satin ribbon and a rusty jingle bell. Both Merry and Jingle have brand new head patterns. They both turned out so cute. Both are looking to be adopted on eBay.

The Holidays are Upon Us!

2011-11-17T03:28:00.002-05:00

Meet Merry, my latest holiday bear. She wears a Christmas red silk satin ribbon and a red rose bow in her hair. She has a worn tattered nose for that primitive look and a traditional hump on her back. This little cutie did wonderful with her photoshoot. You can view all the other pics on eBay. I'm hoping this little gal will find a wonderful home in time for Christmas. :)

Henry

2011-11-03T23:41:00.002-04:00

Meet Henry, another 3.75 inch bear from Burlison Bears. This bear is really special as he is a brand-new pattern of mine. I'm trying to go for a Steiff-like appearance. He has a worn and tattered nose for a primitive look. He has a prominent hump on his back for that traditional look. He wears a rusty bucket ribbon and a rusty jingle bell. He is loosely stuffed like an antique. I'm really happy with his face. He has a very "bearish" look to him. He did a wonderful photoshoot for me, and he is currently on eBay, waiting to be adopted by that special someone.

Gulliver

2011-11-03T23:38:00.002-04:00

Meet Gulliver, a beautiful teal blue bear! He is a new pattern and he has a worn and tattered nose for a primitive look. He wears a dark sapphire ribbon and a rusty jingle bell. He is on eBay now, waiting to be adopted.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-10-30T21:28:00.002-04:00

Meet my newest bear, Pilgrim, a Thanksgiving bear! He has golden mohair and wears a willow green ribbon with a rusty jingle bell. He has a worn and tattered nose for that primitive look. He looks similar to a miniature Steiff bear. I'm very happy with how he turned out. He comes with his own Thanksgiving harvest pumpkin. Happy Early Thanksgiving!

Jack Hallow

2011-10-28T23:28:00.002-04:00

Meet Jack Hallow, all ready for All Hallow's Eve. He is sporting an orange ribbon and a black and orange primitive felt party hat. His little trick-or-treat pumpkin contains tiny fake candy inside. Jack is the last Halloween bear I've made for this year. To all of you out there: Have a Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

2011-10-21T16:28:00.002-04:00

Meet Witch Willow, just in time for Halloween! I hand-dyed her mohair a hot pink. She turned out better than my expectations. She wears a raven silk satin ribbon and a black felt primitive witch hat with slits for the ears! She's ready for trick-or-treating!

Noah

2011-08-31T15:34:00.003-04:00

This little fellow is named Noah. His facial expression turned out perfect with his little round nose. Noah is made from golden mohair and he wears a turquoise bow round the neck. This little one is good at posing for pictures.

Blue Moon

2011-08-31T15:30:00.002-04:00

This is Blue Moon. He was hand-dyed a lovely turquoise blue. The photos show him as a light baby blue, but in reality he is much more turquoise. He has a relaxed look about him and a solemn expression. He wears a sunny yellow ribbon round his neck.

Best of the Web

2011-07-21T16:39:00.001-04:00

Go to http://pocketchange.become.com/2011/07/best-of-the-web-be-home32.html

to see my blog featured in Best of the Web! How exciting!

Pongo

2011-07-20T13:51:00.002-04:00

Pongo is a perfect little panda at just 3.75 inches. His mohair is a dense white and black. He has a cute wee little nose and great overall expression. He wears a silk satin ribbon called Blue Rice.

Skyrocket

2011-07-20T13:48:00.002-04:00

Skyrocket is a little sweetie. He was hand dyed a rich jade green. His mohair is a lot darker in person than his photos show. He has a round bearish face and a worn nose and he wears a silk satin ribbon called Wintergreen.

Rusty

2011-07-20T13:46:00.002-04:00

Rusty is hand dyed a rust red with a dark brown backing. He features a long snout and a tiny waxed nose. He wears a silk satin ribbon called Stormy Monday. As with all my recent bears he is just 3.75 inches tall.

Blog Update

2011-07-14T13:56:00.002-04:00

For those of you who have just discovered my blog I'd like to take the time to welcome you and explain what I do. My occupation is teddy bear artist. And yes, that is a real occupation! There is a whole world of artist teddy bears out there to be discovered. I encourage you to take a look at the other bear blogs I have listed so you can see the many different styles of artist teddy bears.

I make miniature mohair bears, exclusively. These tiny ones are typically less than 4 inches tall. Each bear is lovingly created with Old World components such as genuine German mohair, wool felt paw pads, cotterpin joints, perle cotton, glass eyes, excelsior and steel shot (for weight). My bears typically wear silk satin bows or rusty jingle bells. Each bear I make is one of a kind. No two are ever alike. I usually make traditional style bears because I love the look of the old Steiff bears of the early 1900s.

All of my bears are sold in auction format through eBay. I don't do commissions. I typically have at least 3 auctions going at the same time. It's real easy to find my bears. Just plug in Burlison Bears in the search engine on eBay and it will bring you right to them.

Thanks for looking...and bear hugs to all!

Hayley Eliza Burlison

Harry

2011-07-14T13:48:00.002-04:00

Meet Harry! He is one of my new favorites! Harry has a wonderful "bearish appearance" with a soulful expression and a long snout. His mohair is a warm apricot. He wears a string of tiny rusty jingle bells. Harry is just a wee 3.75 inches. He can now be adopted through eBay. Thanks for looking!

Koda

2011-07-14T13:45:00.002-04:00

Here is little Koda, a fuzzy gray mohair bear with a darker backing. He wears a pale blue silk satin bow. He has such a cute baby face, and he is only 3.75 inches tall. He can be adopted through eBay.

Pinky

2011-07-14T13:42:00.002-04:00

Meet Pinky, a loveable pale pink mohair bear with a tattered nose. She is lightly distressed for an old appearance. She wears a rose silk satin ribbon. She is now listed on eBay.

Fourth of July!

2011-07-12T09:31:00.006-04:00

Meet my latest bears...celebrating the Fourth of July! The red bear is Firecracker, and he was hand-dyed. He wears a sapphire silk satin bow to match the color of his paw pads.

Liberty is all white and wears a red, white, and blue ribbon.

Rocket is quite unusual. He has white and blue mohair and red paw pads.

Amerigo is a traditional brown bear, sporting a ruby red ribbon.

I hope everyone has had a happy July 4th!

Cookie

2011-06-09T14:13:00.002-04:00

Cookie is a sweet baby faced teddy bear. He is made from old ivory mohair with a dark backing. His silk satin bow is antique ivory. This bear has a wonderful expression. I really love the way he turned out. He can currently be adopted through eBay.

Newest Bears

2011-06-08T13:36:00.005-04:00

Aibileen is made from antique peach mohair. She has a long snout for a very "bearish" appearance.

Kingsley is made from taupe mohair.

Hamilton is made from a deep gold mohair.

Magellan

2011-05-26T18:37:00.002-04:00

Meet Magellan, a world traveler. He wears a paper hat made from an old map. I just love the way he turned out. His furry mohair is a warm apricot color.

Thomas

2011-05-26T18:36:00.002-04:00

Thomas is a funny little bear with a "pissed off" expression. I'm not sure how he turned out that way, but I think he's pretty cute!

Old Glory

2011-05-26T18:34:00.002-04:00

Meet Old Glory. He was hand dyed a royal blue. He is all decked out for Independence Day and carries a tiny American flag.

Josiah

2011-04-17T20:33:00.003-04:00

Meet Josiah, my latest miniature. He stands at just almost 4 inches. His mohair is hand-dyed a rust red color. He turned out quite lovely.

Christopher

2011-04-14T07:28:00.002-04:00

This is Christopher! He is made from a sparse old gold mohair. He has a very traditional look. This little sweetheart is available on eBay.

Malachi

2011-04-11T12:35:00.002-04:00

Meet Malachi. He is a wee 3.75 inches, made from a dense sky blue mohair. He has been distressed/stained for an antique appearance. Even his little nose is tattered and worn.

Abraham

2011-04-08T14:02:00.003-04:00

Abraham is made from a dense rust mohair. He features a long snout, long arms, big feet, a traditional hump on his back, and a stubby tail. He wears a silk satin bow called Blue Rice, and he wears a rusty jingle bell. Abraham is currently on eBay looking for a home.

Crayola

2011-04-06T15:18:00.002-04:00

Crayola is a colorful bear made from a dense fuscia mohair, hand dyed. Her silk satin bow is kaleidoscope. Crayola is currently looking for a home on eBay.

New Style

2011-04-05T14:55:00.004-04:00

Meet Penny the Panda, Baxter the gray bear, and Tubby the apricot bear. These are a new style of miniatures. They are all 3.75 inches and they each feature a circular nose on the very tip of their snout. I'm very pleased with how they turned out. They are all currently on eBay.

Two New Little Ones

2011-04-02T07:12:00.003-04:00

Meet Juniper and Benjamin! Juniper was hand dyed a jade green color and Benjamin is a pale baby blue. Both bears wear silk satin bows. And Benjamin wears a primitive felt party hat. These bears are ready for their forever homes and can be adopted now on eBay.

2011-03-22T16:03:00.007-04:00

Here are a few of my latest bears...Fuzzy Wuzzy is the one with the green bow, Ruby is the one with the red bow and rose in her hair, Blossom is the one with the blue bow and flower in her hair, Skipper is the white bear, and Snicker is the itty bitty fellow with the black bow.

Austin

2011-02-18T16:56:00.002-05:00

Austin is my latest sweet little bear. His head tilts upward, giving him a nice expression. He is currently looking for a home on eBay.

Brrrr.....

2011-02-18T16:53:00.002-05:00

It's been frosty days here lately and so Klondike was born. He's a funny little polar bear teddy, and he will warm your heart even in the snow!

Winterberry

2011-02-10T10:34:00.002-05:00

Winterberry is one of my new favorites. I hand dyed his fur jade green. He really turned out splendid. His photos don't do him justice though. He looks a lot cuter in person. I just listed him on eBay. Thanks for looking.

Benny

2011-02-10T10:31:00.002-05:00

Meet little Benny. He was made with a new pattern and turned out really well. His blue bow really goes nicely with his fur color.

Last but not Least

2011-02-06T15:41:00.002-05:00

Here is Oliver. He has been distressed to make him look and feel antique. He is a darling little bear with a beautiful green ribbon.

Royal

2011-02-06T15:39:00.002-05:00

This purple bear is named Royal. I hand dyed his fur myself. The picture doesn't do him justice. He really is a lovely bear.

Archer and Arrow

2011-02-06T15:35:00.003-05:00

These are the last of my Valentine bears for this year. Archer is the red bear with the white ribbon, and Arrow is the white bear with the red ribbon. They are exact opposites. I had fun making these two.

Happy Valentine's Day!

2011-01-31T17:33:00.005-05:00

It's about that time isn't it? I have a few Valentines making their appearance on eBay now, 2 bears and an elephant. Charity is the pink bear, Cupid is the white bear, and L'amour is the elephant!

Bingo

2011-01-14T09:31:00.001-05:00

My darling blue bear...Bingo!

Snow Bears!

2011-01-14T09:28:00.004-05:00

Meet Taffy and Junior Mint, my little snow bears!

Jubilee and Junior Mint

2011-01-04T11:09:00.002-05:00

Here's my latest bears, now on eBay.

Frasier

2010-12-15T09:12:00.004-05:00

This green little fellow is named for the Frasier fir Christmas trees. I love how he turned out. He will make a nice stocking stuffer for someone.

Apricot and Tinsel

2010-12-14T15:55:00.003-05:00

Two new sweet-faced teddies. Apricot and Tinsel!

Fritz

2010-12-12T09:21:00.002-05:00

Fritz is my newest bear. He has a wonderful profile and is such a sweetie-pie. He is currently in a 3 day auction on eBay.

Buffy

2010-12-09T09:52:00.002-05:00

Buffy is my latest bear. She has a sweet face. Listed now on eBay.

Benjamin

2010-12-03T12:14:00.003-05:00

Here is a lovely traditional bear with a beautiful silk satin bow. He would make a wonderful gift for Christmas. Listed on eBay now.

Blueberry

2010-12-01T12:59:00.002-05:00

Blueberry's fur color is actually blue green, not the pale blue in the photos. He did a cute photo shoot however. He's now listed on eBay.

Christian

2010-11-30T15:32:00.002-05:00

Meet Christian, a 4 inch distressed Christmas bear! I just love the way he turned out. He has a nice baby face. Now on eBay.

Four New Bears!

2010-11-29T17:38:00.005-05:00

Latest Bears

2010-11-21T14:35:00.005-05:00

These are some of my latest bears: Sailor, Posey, and Marshmallow. They are all currently listed on eBay. Check them out! :)

Caleb the whimsical bear!

2010-11-20T04:16:00.003-05:00

Caleb is a special little bear with a tilted head, which gives him a lot of personality. He is currently listed on eBay.

Oreo the Panda

2010-09-16T17:52:00.003-04:00

Meet Oreo, my latest panda bear. 4 inches of adorable sweetness and a simple rusty jingle bell round his neck. Check him out on eBay.

Bluesky and Goldleaf

2010-07-14T13:47:00.003-04:00

Meet my two latest creations, Bluesky and Goldleaf. These 2 little charmers are listed on eBay.

Poindexter

2010-06-14T18:08:00.002-04:00

Meet my latest sweet bear, Poindexter!

Pasha

2010-06-14T18:00:00.002-04:00

My latest sweet panda baby!

Baby Face!

2010-05-20T16:18:00.004-04:00

What a sweet little baby face! Meet Amos, my latest creation. He has such an innocence about him. He is currently in auction on eBay. Check out his beautiful photo shoot.

Elijah the Blue Bear

2010-05-19T13:14:00.002-04:00

Meet Elijah! He is true blue, through and through. From his fur and his paw pads to his silk satin ribbon he is three shades of blue! And he is a lovely little bear. I'm so happy with the way he turned out. Elijah is now listed on eBay. View his auction to see his beautiful photo shoot.

Habbakkuk

2010-05-14T15:30:00.002-04:00

Sweet 4 inch bear named Habbakkuk. I combined tangerine and cocoa brown dyes to achieve the beautiful rusty color that he is. Four inches never looked cuter!

Seamus

2010-05-11T17:07:00.002-04:00

Hello everyone! Meet my latest critter, Seamus! He has an antique look about him. He is all of 4 inches of sweetness! A perfectly proportioned little teddy bear, ready to be loved. You can view his auction on eBay now.

Call me Ishmael

2010-05-11T17:03:00.002-04:00

Ishmael is the name of this little white darling. He was made in the style of the early traditional bears of the early 1900s. Just look at that sweet face! This little one is available now on eBay.

My latest miniatures!

2010-04-15T14:17:00.003-04:00

Meet Violet and Othello, a couple of primitive whimsical teddy bears now listed on eBay.

Three Little Girls!

2010-04-12T17:20:00.002-04:00

Hello. I have been experimenting with bigger bears. Normally I do miniatures, but the bigger bear bug bit me and now I'm having great fun with these larger bears. They are still only small bears, 8 inches and 10 inches. Their names are Ruby, Bonnie Blue, and Carnation. They have lovely curly matted fur which I dyed myself. They are made to look and feel like older bears. They each have a wobbly head and looser joints and saggy bellies. They each wear silk satin ribbons and a carnival button. These 3 are now listed on eBay for adoption.

New Bears!

2010-03-18T17:18:00.004-04:00

Bella

2009-08-25T12:44:00.003-04:00

Meet Bella! This is a brand new design for me. Bella is all of 4 & 3/4 inches. She has such a sweetness about her. I used wispy curly hair on her for a soft appearance. Bella is now listed on eBay.

Royal

2009-08-21T15:21:00.002-04:00

Meet Royal, named for his royal blue mohair which I hand-dyed. He wears the cutest button which reads, "Kiss me, I don't bite." He is a sweetie. He's currently listed on eBay.

Kenzie

2009-08-21T15:17:00.002-04:00

Here is one of my new cuties made from my old whimsical pattern. Her name is Kenzie and she is now listed on eBay.

Aiko

2009-08-04T13:08:00.002-04:00

I just love the way little Aiko turned out. She is such a sweetie. The mohair was first dyed an apricot shade then re-dyed a pink shade. Her fur is a lovely shade of apricot/pink. Aiko did a nice photo shoot for me. You can see all her photos on eBay. Thanks for looking!

Twizzler

2009-08-01T15:47:00.002-04:00

Twizzlers make mouths happy! And hopefully this bear named Twizzler will make someone happy! My inspiration for Twizzler is the pinback she wears on her chest. It is a 1910 button advertising for Cardinet Candy. Twizzler is very saggy and frumpy and distressed to look well-loved. She is currently listed on eBay.

Amerigo

2009-07-27T15:22:00.003-04:00

I had so much fun making this little bear! I hand-dyed his red and blue mohair. Amerigo is a real sweetie and gave me a nice photo shoot. You can view his auction on eBay.

Max

2009-07-24T17:03:00.002-04:00

Here is the latest miniature bear. Max is heavily distressed, including his paw pad and foot pad with woodwool peeking through. He wears a very primitively sewn felt party hat. Max is a real sweetie. Check out his photo shoot on eBay.

Iceberg!

2009-07-22T22:25:00.003-04:00

Iceberg, right ahead! Sorry, I was having a bit of a Titanic moment. haha. This cutie is named Iceberg and he's currently listed on eBay. I used long wispy hair on this little one, which is a rarety for me. I think he turned out rather sweet. :)

Violet

2009-07-16T17:33:00.003-04:00

This pretty little waif is made from the last bits of my purple mohair from many weeks ago. Violet turned out so cute with her tattered bow and primitive party hat and a smug look on her face. I just love this little one. She is currently on eBay.

Captain Buckeye

2009-07-16T17:28:00.003-04:00

I listed this little swashbuckler on eBay recently. It's been a long time since I made a pirate bear. This little black bear was just begging to be dressed in pirate garb so of course I met his requests and Captain Buckeye became his name! Arrr, Matey!

Patriot

2009-07-16T17:23:00.002-04:00

Okay, so I'm a little too late for Fourth of July, but Patriot here is still celebrating American Independence! :0) I just love how Patriot turned out, so saggy and frumpy and huggable. I'm having fun making these BIG Burlison Bears. A refreshing change from all my miniatures. Patriot is now listed on eBay.

Firecracker!

2009-06-26T11:20:00.004-04:00

Well I did a blue bear named Bottlerocket and now a red bear named Firecracker. Can you tell I'm getting ready for Fourth of July? ;) Little Firecracker is such a cheeky little fellow. I love the way he turned out. He is now listed on eBay. He comes with his little stained flag. Thanks for looking. Bear hugs to all!

Old Bear Named Bellwether

2009-06-25T15:57:00.002-04:00

Here's my latest BIG bear, Bellwether! He's an 11 incher. Believe it or not I just listed this fellow on eBay a couple hours ago and he already sold! That's got to be a record for me! And silly me, I was thinking earlier that my bigger bears probably wouldn't be too successful on getting adopted since I've only ever been a "miniature" bear artist. Well, maybe I should redefine my title occupation. :0)

Rain, Rain, Go Away...

2009-06-22T14:01:00.002-04:00

...come again some other day. Sigh. Well, another rainy day here in Massachusetts. Nothing to do but stay indoors and make bears. On the plus side here is a new little fellow I just listed on eBay. His name is Binky and he is a very quirky new design with a long body and short and stubby limbs and a big head. His blue eyes make him stand out.
Well...gotta get back to churning out more bears and other fanciful critters. There's going to be some more BIG bears on the way once my newly ordered mohair arrives. Ta-ta for now!

Bottlerocket the Bear!

2009-06-15T14:02:00.002-04:00

Whoooshhhh! Kapow! Pop! Pop! Crackle...

Fireworks! Yes, it's almost time for a certain holiday and this little blue bear is all decked out in his Americana ribbon and waving his little flag. Fourth of July will be here before you know it. It's actually my favorite holiday. I love fireworks and all the festivities of this summer holiday. So get yourself a bag of bottlerockets and a wedge of watermelon and join in the fun.

Bottlerocket the bear is now listed on eBay.

A Bear Named Hamish

2009-06-13T21:16:00.003-04:00

I just love this little guy. I hand-dyed a peach mohair fabric with Egyptian Red dye to achieve his splendid color. Hamish has been distressed and stained for antique character. The silk satin ribbon around his neck is called "Stormy Monday". Hopefully this little fellow will find a new home soon. Hamish is currently listed on eBay.

Primitive Kitty Cat Doll

2009-06-10T18:06:00.003-04:00

Today I finished this little critter, a primitive cat doll named Kitkat. The name comes from the dark chocolate mohair I used, and the color of her hand-dyed silk satin ribbon is actually called "Chocolate Rose". This little wonder has just now been listed on eBay. It was an overcast day today but the photo shoot turned out decent enough. Now I'm off to work on a deep red bear as well as dye some mohair a dark blue for future creations. Busy, busy, busy. Plus my new puppy Brisby is running me ragged at the same time! :0)

My first brown & white panda!

2009-06-08T15:09:00.003-04:00

I just listed this little sweetie on eBay. Meet Graham, my first ever brown & white panda bear! He turned out rather cute. But my day of bear-making ain't over yet! I still have some red and blue mohair to dye for a certain holiday coming up. Can you guess which holiday? Here's a hint: Bottlerocket will be the name of a soon-to-be bear! ;)

Kaleidoscope of Colors!

2009-06-04T16:32:00.002-04:00

Meet Kaleido, my second Big Burlison Bear. She is from my own whimsical pattern, just enlarged to 12". She's a kaleidoscope of colors, hence the name. She is saggy and frumpy and loosely jointed and distressed. She's everything a good old bear should be. And very huggable I might add. Kaleido is now listed on eBay, where you can view her entire photo shoot.

Clyde the teddy bear

2009-06-04T13:39:00.003-04:00

A beautiful day for a photo shoot! Hello everyone. I just listed this itty bitty fellow on eBay. His name is Clyde, and he has a nice rounded head that I just love. He is made to look like the antique bears of the 1900s with his very prominent hump on his back. He's been distressed for character and has shading around his eyes which really bring them out. He also has a bit of woodwool peeping through his foot pad.

Brisby is Home at Last!

2009-06-01T16:14:00.002-04:00

Brisbane Evan Burlison has arrived in Massachusetts! He is home at last! We picked him up from the airport on Saturday afternoon. It's been 2 wonderful days with Brisby. This puppy has surpassed my expectations. He's a dream pup. He is so snuggly and cuddly, even more than the chihuahua puppy I used to have. He's a sweetheart. And he's very intelligent. He seems to already comprehend "Come". He's basically housetrained himself. He's only had 1 accident in our house. He knows to go to the door to go out to potty. He follows our big guy collie Banny everywhere. Banny seems a little unsure of him at the moment, but he's warming up to the idea of a puppy playing with his toys and toddling after him. Brisby is officially 8 weeks old today. Happy Birthday, Brisby! We are so blessed to have this little furry bundle of joy in our lives.

Colbert

2009-05-29T17:36:00.003-04:00

Meet Colbert! He has that "just found in the attic" look. Seriously, he looks like a mini version of a well-loved 1900s bear. He was lovingly distressed and stained to look antique. You can find Colbert on eBay to see his photo shoot and purchasing information. Just do a search for Burlison Bears. :)

Updated Brisby Photos!

2009-05-28T02:32:00.002-04:00

Cuteness overload! I just got these updated photos from Brisby's breeder in Kansas. By Golly, what a stunning collie! He's really transformed! Looks like a collie more than before. Just a wee little guy. I can't wait to hold him! The countdown begins...he arrives by plane to us this Saturday! He is now 7 & 1/2 weeks old. Just look at that sweet face...:0)

Meet Bonjour the Bear!

2009-05-25T16:35:00.003-04:00

Meet Bonjour, a little bear I just finished. He's commissioned for a friend. I had to hand-dye his mohair twice for the rich dark brown you see in the photos. Bonjour is a sweetie. I love his red/orange paw pads. They match his silk satin ribbon beautifully. I didn't distress this little guy, which is rare for me!

Bonjour posed nicely for me during the photo shoot. Don't you think? :)

Clue, a blue bear

2009-05-23T15:20:00.003-04:00

Meet Clue, a blue bear. He's sort of my tribute to Blue's Clues. He was hand-dyed a lovely shade of baby blue. He's been distressed considerably for that well-loved antique character. I do love to antique my bears. It makes them seem more like an old friend. I just listed Clue today on eBay so please go check out his photo shoot. He was quite photogenic for me, which always helps. He also has a buy it now price for those of you who do not like to participate in auction format.
Have a happy day everyone!

A Spring Day

2009-05-23T15:13:00.002-04:00

What a beautiful day! Just had to share photos of some of our lovely spring flowers and our very happy collie, Banny. He's enjoying the day outside and wagging that tail of his profusely. We plan on getting more gardening done this Memorial Day weekend. Isn't spring the best season of all? Everything is awake and alive and fresh. Happy Memorial Day everyone! Hope you all enjoy the weather and don't forget to grill out! :)

New Brisby Photos!

2009-05-20T16:16:00.002-04:00

Here's the latest photos of my soon-to-be collie puppy, Brisby! The breeder in Kansas emailed them to me. He's a little darling! Look at the dark circles under his eyes. :) His markings are gorgeous. Brisby is 4 weeks old in these photos. He'll be coming to live with us when he is 8 weeks, May 30th. So excited!

Finally Finished!

2009-05-19T19:43:00.002-04:00

Well, here he is...finally! This took awhile, and even longer since I was out of town for two weeks, but here is the first BIG Burlison Bear! Meet Puppet! He's a very slumpy antiqued whimsical bear. And a whopping 14 incher! That's a huge difference from my typical 4 inch miniatures! I have to give applause to all the bear artists out there who do these big fellows on a regular basis, especially the ones that only handsew like me. Whew! Lot of time and patience involved! But worth it in the end. I really love how Puppet turned out. He's loosely jointed and frumpy/slumpy. He will look so cute slumped in an old rocker or in a primitive cupboard. Puppet is the exact same design as my miniature whimsical bears, just enlarged considerably! He's a sweetheart too...I took the liberty of cuddling with him last night in bed! :) Wouldn't you?

Going Big??

2009-04-21T16:57:00.002-04:00

What's this? Could I really be making a big Burlison Bear!? Looks like a 12 incher, in fact! Hmm...am I really breaking out of my "miniature comfort zone"? We'll see...stay tuned for future developments!

Purple Primitive Pachyderm!

2009-04-21T16:06:00.003-04:00

Well I couldn't resist using up the rest of that luxurious purple mohair...and so I created a little purple primitive pachyderm! Isn't she sweet? Her name is Persephone and I just listed her on eBay. My favorite shot of her is the tush shot, where she stomps off swishing her little leather cord tail!

The Reason for my Bear Sales!

2009-04-14T16:36:00.002-04:00

Here is the reason for my huge sale of the past few weeks. I've been saving up for a new puppy for the summer...and here he is...meet my collie puppy! We've named him Brisby. He's on a farm in Kansas right now, waiting to get a little older. When he's eight weeks he'll be coming to join our family! We already have an 8 year old collie named Banny and a 22 year old cat named Ginger! I can't wait for Brisby to arrive! Isn't he a sweetie? :)