wee scone bears

Fungi the fairy bear

2010-07-22T13:29:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

I was gardening this morning and spotted this little fairy .She was kind enough to allow me to photograph her on her toadstool.

In the real world I just listed this wee soul on ebay tonight.She is a 4.5 inch traditional style bear with dinky wee wings.I have made her a pin cushion toadstool in red mohair with vintage mother of pearl buttons for spots.

I would love to make another one sat on a unicorn.Maybe next time....

Posi

2010-07-19T09:45:00.000-07:00

I just finished this wee flump called Posi.She is made with hand dyed fluffy mohair.I dyed fawn mohair with olive green then sprinkled it with blue and left it an hour then rinsed.The result is a bluey greeny fawn surprise surprise!
http://http//cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120597985076&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Helibore a 5 inch bear

2010-07-17T11:58:00.000-07:00

Helibore is a lovely aquamarine bear.I think I have the blue out of my system at last!!I am currently sewing a purple bear which is a first for me.I cant seem to remember making a bright purple one before.

Helibore is five inches small and on ebay tonight.

2010-07-15T09:58:00.000-07:00

Woo second day in a row on my blog!I still havent remembered how to do a lot of stuff but I am working on it.

I just finished a wee bluey green bear called Vertigris.I love sea colors and this one is a favourite.

I have patched him with vintage laura ashley fabric for a well loved look.

He is on ebay today.

Thanks for looking at the wee soul.

2010-07-14T00:33:00.000-07:00

Beauregard is a very traditional boy bear in a lovely had dyed mohair.He wears a simple french silk bow and is on ebay now.

2010-07-14T00:26:00.000-07:00

I havent been very good at keeping this up to date but plan to start!
My bears have changed a fair bit since starting this blog and so have I.I had an accident if february which left me with a mangled leg with lots of titanium screws and rods etc.Its changed my view of life as I was very lucky to survive.
I plan to live life differently from now on and do more of the things I have always wanted too.
I will start keeping this up to date too!

Tricky and treat

2008-09-02T09:41:00.000-07:00

I just listed the first of my halloween sets today.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=110285650334

panda on ebay today 1st sep

2008-09-01T07:51:00.000-07:00

I just listed this 3 inch panda on ebay today.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=110285302143

New tiny one called Lila.

2008-08-31T07:45:00.000-07:00

Little Lila is just under 3 inches and made with fluffy soft pink vintage velvet.Her eyes are glass and she is filled with cotton and granulat.She wears a home made broderie anglaise frock.I have aged her and her dress for a vintage look and feel.She is a one and only and costs $170 plus $7 postage.If anyone is interested please e-mail me at sconeyjo@aol.com

Hugs Diane xx

mini puppy on ebay

2008-08-29T11:28:00.001-07:00

Hi ,

I just listed this tiny wee pup on ebay.Its hectic here as I am moving my daughter back to uni .Its amazing how much you can fit in a micra!!!

august the 28th new pin cushions

2008-08-28T07:44:00.001-07:00

I just lsited these wee pin cushions on ebay.I felt like a complete change.

Hugs Diane xx

new size of wee scone

2008-08-22T09:30:00.000-07:00

I have been having fun making these new tichies.

June 29th

2008-06-29T12:51:00.000-07:00

My daughter Hayley is home from uni where she studies art history and architecture.She is home for the summer and taken up making elephants.This wee set is our first collaboration and was great fun.

Raphael is 4 inches and Ramos 3.

They are currently listed on ebay.

Hugs Diane xxx

june 23rd

2008-06-23T12:44:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone.Busy busy here with two new minis on ebay.

First is bashful the flump then rosebud the bunnikins.

Hugs Diane xxx

june the 23

2008-06-23T01:17:00.000-07:00

Good morning from sunny scotland.

I just finished a tichie elephant in geent gold velvet.I will be listing bashful on ebay later.

Here she is all 4 inches of her.

Diane xxx

21st june

2008-06-22T07:29:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

This wee bear puts me in the mood for a cupcake.Sadly there are no shops nearer than ten miles which is sad but helps me keep my bottom a manageable size.

I just listed Fondant on ebay.

Hugs Diane xxxx

19th june

2008-06-18T08:56:00.000-07:00

Hi ,

I just listed a wee baby bear on ebay.He has his own sweet little dummy.

Hugs Diane xxx

june the 16th

2008-06-16T11:26:00.000-07:00

I just finished this wee girl and listed her on ebay.My mum knitted her frock and sadly it will be the last as she cant manage them any more.I will have to practise making them myself.

Hugs Diane xxx

june the 12th

2008-06-12T07:38:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone.I hope you are all having summer weather at last.

Its sunny here but by no means warm.

I just listed a wee soul called Royal Albert on ebay.I am enjoying making the tichies again.

Hugs Diane xxx

june the 9th

2008-06-09T01:21:00.000-07:00

Its finally summer in scotland .People here dont have air conditioning so it gets a bit difficult to work indoors.

I have a few rooms with stone floors which helps.

I just listed a couple of wee souls on ebay .

Here they be

Hugs Diane xxx

31st may

2008-05-31T23:39:00.001-07:00

I am a wee bit early with this 4rth of july bear but his colour seemed just right.He is made with bristly antique fur and vintage silk.I have copied the old american stick bear look .I hope you like him.He is on ebay now.

Diane xxx

may 29th

2008-05-29T11:32:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone.I just listed this little red and gold girlie on ebay.

Her colours reminded me of a sunrise.Over here we say "red sky in the morning shepherds warning" red sky at night ,shepherds delight"

may 17th

2008-05-17T13:21:00.000-07:00

I just finished the biggest bear I have made for a while.

He is listed on ebay but its having a blip day and he doesnt show up.???

Hugs Diane xx

may 14th pandamonium

2008-05-14T13:36:00.001-07:00

Aernt pandas hard to name???I have run out of clever names and resorted to silly fripperie.

Swee-ti (not sweaty by the way)is a fluffy wee number and on ebay tonight.

I have missed all the best tennis shots making her today.Tennis is not a good thing to try and watch while sewing,my head has been up and down like a nodder.

Nadal ,Moya and Monaco won so it was a good day.

Hugs Diane xxx

may the 12 a new flump

2008-05-13T10:04:00.000-07:00

I just finished this rather exotic elephant.I have called her sultana as she is distinctly indian looking.She is on ebay now.

I am trying not to look outside at the sunshine and get on with my panda.

Hugs Diane xxx

may the 10th

2008-05-10T10:00:00.001-07:00

I have worked hard all day today despite the glorious sunny weather.

I just listed a red bear with a very silly name.He is russian looking and red so he is named Stroganoff !!!

may the 9th

2008-05-09T11:19:00.000-07:00

Gogle and Bogle were a fun pair to make.I used old fabrics that my friend Elizabeth Leggat gave me.

They are 3.5 and 5.5 inches tall and on ebay at the moment.

Its summer here now and its hard to stay sitting at the worktable.

2008-04-28T06:44:00.001-07:00

I have finished old Lizzie at last.She is supposed to represent Queen Elizabeth.

Her mohair is very dense and tough so my poor hands are sore.

She will be on ebay later.

Hope you are all having a good day.

Its pouring here and I am off to run in it!!!

Hugs Diane xxx

may 26th

2008-04-27T08:09:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone.Its finally sunny here in Scotland.I just cut my grass and felled a tree and now I am back at my work table.I am attempting to make Queen Elizabeth complete with red hair and ruffle.

I have a ballet bear listed on ebay just now.Its fun making character bears.

Friday the 18th

2008-04-18T08:01:00.000-07:00

Its a damp soggy day in scotland.I just finished a wee girl called Ruth.She has turned out small with chunky thighs just like her mum.

She is six inches high and made with vintage mohair in a lovely honey shade.She wears a wee frock made with vintage flannel and lace.I have traditionally filled her with woodwool,cotton and some granulat so she can stand unaided.Her adoption fee will be $180.I will be listing her on ebay unless anyone takes a fancy to her before then.

Diane xxxx

wed 16th april

2008-04-16T09:01:00.001-07:00

I have finished my dolly and bear at last.I am a bit scared of Jane but she is growing on me.I have used all antique and vintage fabrics including the filling and thread on this pair.The mohair is 100 years old and looks fab.

I will be listing them on ebay later.

I have named them Cassandra and Jane after the Austin sisters.

april the 12th

2008-04-12T01:57:00.000-07:00

In memory of my late brother who was a wonderful artist I am having an arty day.I want to design my first dolly and will post any worthwhile designs.

Its pouring here in scotland and the scottish word Dreach is very apt.

The beautiful blue tiger was one of his works .He sadly died this day 16 years ago and I miss him as much as ever.

Wee Scone Bears

2008-04-11T07:39:00.000-07:00

Hi,

My name is Diane Kennedy and I have been making collector teddies for 13 years now.I live in a tiny wee village in Scotland and share my home with my daughter (when homefrom uni) four lovely dogs a not so lovely cat and forty fish.

I make as many of my bears from vintage fabrics as I can and they are all oneof a kind.The bears are well travelled and I have them in 14 different countries now.Sadly I dont get to visit.

I would like to share my bear making days with any of you interested and post pictures of my inspirations as well as the bear making proccess and of course the end results.

I am going to attempt my first doll this weekend.I have ahd a lifelong fear of the wee scooters so this is quite an ambition.I always had furry babies in my pram as a child and feel so lucky to get to make and sell them for a living.

The bear on the right was made with 100 year old mohair which was a trial to sew but I like the end result.

I will sign off for today before I make any spelling mistakes.See you soon.