Man Suk - Commissioned tiger

Please meet Man Suk, my latest commissioned piece.

More details are available at

http://www.russellbears.com/catalog.php?page=26&category=Adopted%20Gallery

New Bears Now Available!

Available now, please visit http://www.russellbears.com/catalog.php?category=Available%20Bears%20and%20Critters for more details.

Layaway/Layby Welcome

Byron is Adopted

Roland is Reserved!

Silly Bears UK - Sorry we are all Sold!!

Exclusive to Silly Bears

MacDougal

Miss Amber Rose



MacGregor

Please follow this link to Silly Bears website for more details

http://www.sillybears.co.uk/artists/index.cfm?page=116


More photos are are listed below, please scroll down to end of page,

Gus the Bull Mastiff

Please meet Gus, my latest commissioned order.

"Snuffles" Available Now!

The brand new "Snuffles" pattern is now available, please contact me via below email address to order your copy ( please include your postal address ).

AUD$20.00 plus shipping ( $1.20 within Australia, price varies for international orders )

russellbears@gmail.com

"Snuffles" Sorry I am Sold!

Please meet my newest creation "Snuffles" the elephant.
He is a brand new design catering for both the collectors and the makers and is therefore available as a pattern too.
Each elephant that I create is a OOAK in a Series, not one will be the same as I will be using hand dyed mohair, and different finishings on each individual one.
This guy is my prototype, and will appear on the cover of each pattern, he is approximately 25cm ( 10 inches ) standing, he is designed to sit, has a wobblejoint head, wired trunk and tail, blue/aubergine glass eyes with needle felted details.
Sorry I am SOLD
AUD$495.00 plus shipping/insurance to your destination.
Layaway/Layby is available on "Snuffles" too.

Latest Update

Well a lovely surprise for me, my new puppy, "Harley" arrived 3 weeks earlier than was expected and of course that has thrown all my recent plans into complete chaos!!

I had planned to release a new pattern at this years Western Australian Craft, Quilt & Stitch Show, 5th-7th August 2011 ( details below ).

I have the sample just about complete and hoped to to have a few more "Snuffles" done on time, but thanks to my new bundle of fur, I really think I will be pushing it!!!!

At least I will have one sample to display at the show, he is a new elephant design in a long hand dyed string mohair with a wired trunk and tail.

I will post him here as soon as he is ready for adoption and notify the "Special Sneak Peek" members.

If you are interested in this new creation and/or the pattern, please feel free to contact me or stay tuned to this page this coming weekend.

New Smaller Size Bunyip - Sorry I am Sold!

Please meet my latest custom creation.......a Bunyip in a brand new smaller size!

New Bears - Exclusive to Silly Bears!

New creations only available from Silly Bears.

The above Collection will be launched on 18th of June at our 'A Midsummer's Day' event.
http://www.sillybears.co.uk/artists/index.cfm?page=116

Antonio - 2011 Golden Teddy Nominee!

I'm so pleased to announce that Antonio is a Golden Teddy nominee in this year's awards.

Lil' Ol' Rusty - Sorry I am Sold!

Lil' Ol' Rusty is a new design, my first "old" styled bear.
He is a OOAK, and is created from mohair with silk paw pads, he stands at approximately 5 inches ( 13cm ).
He has amber glass eyes, an old style stitched and waxed nose, a firm, wobble joint head and is filled with poly/ steel shot for a lovely weighty little bear.
Payment Plans are available, please visit my website for more details.
AUD$295.00 plus ship/insurance.

2011 TOBY People's Choice Voting - Now Open!

The time has arrived to vote for The 2011 TOBY’s People Choice Awards. You can vote online this year, Teddy Bear & Friends magazine will be announcing the winners in their Winter issue. I have one nominee this year, the cuddly pink and white panda named "Cory". If you have time to cast your votes for your favorite pieces, please find the link for voting below.

http://www.dollreader.com/modern.php?id=545

Easter Bunnie - Sorry I am Sold!

Please meet my latest Easter Bunnie, she is now available from my website.

http://www.russellbears.com/

Show & Competition Updates

2011 WA Craft Quilt & Stitch Show - Teddy Bear Challenge The Challenge is on again.........this years pattern is designed by Jennie Boylan, the very talented artist that taught me how to make bears, quite a few years ago now! Same rules as last year, use the specified pattern and make your bear out of anything that you fancy or use the specified mohair and make anything you feel like. There's still plenty of time, why not be brave and have a go at both challenges. Please contact Jennie to register your interest by following the links on my "Shows" page http://www.russellbears.com/catalog.php?category=Shows To keep updated on the competition details, please follow the new "The Teddy Tree" Facebook page, there are plenty of photos already posted, and while you are there, please don't forget to "Like" it and add it to your "Favorites" list....I already have ;o)

Squeek - Sorry I am Sold!

Andy & Pandy - Sorry we are Sold!

Details at Russell Bears website now!

http://www.russellbears.com/catalog.php?category=Available%20Bears%20and%20Critters

Sorry we are Sold!

2011 TOBY Industry's Choice Winner

I'm so pleased to announce that "Cory" the pink and white panda bear has won a TOBY Industry's Choice Award!