Back from holiday ....

I've been away for 2 weeks and so many things have happened in that time .... also we seem to have been all over the place ; from Norfolk to Bath !! It will take a while to sort out photos to share but I'll get it done soon :0)
I found out that Pollyanna didn't get the final Golden Teddy award , but I really wasn't too disappointed - I was just so honoured to have been "up there" as a nominee , and that feeling will stay with me a long time ! Also , I've been completely elated (and very grateful ) to find that some lovely people have been bidding on Coral ; she should raise a wonderful amount for China Bear Rescue - I was stunned to see the bids rise from £100 to £250 !!!! Although the auctions are all ongoing to the end of the month may I thank everyone , on behalf of the Moon Bears , who have visited the site .

The above picture is a teeny weeny little commission piece - a 2.5" hobby horse , in grey smokey Sassy Long Pile , who will be posted off to his new owner in the next few days .

Back again soon ,
Ruth x

Auction for China Bear Rescue

I just thought I would mention that Abracadabra Teddy Bears shop in Saffron Walden , Essex is running an online auction starting today to raise money for the China Bear Rescue charity . The aim of the charity is to release Asian Moon bears from situations of great suffering - they are kept in terrible conditions to harvest their bile for medicines - and to re-home them in sanctuaries where they can finally have safe and dignified lives of caring treatment .

This little 3" bear "Coral" was made to accompany my artist profile in Teddy Bear Scene ; originally the plan was for her to be a prize in a reader's write-in competition , which of course never took place ! I was left undecided about what to do with her - although she went with me to Stratford I wasn't even sure I wanted to sell her . I happened to find a link for the shop recently and when I read more about their sterling efforts in supporting the Moon bears I knew exactly what I should do ; they were calling for donations for the next auction .

There are 4 gallery pages of donated bears and other furries to browse and make bids on at the shop's website ; the auction will run throughout August - tiny little Coral appears on page 4.

If you are passionate about bears as I am (well , how can a bear artist not be ?? ) maybe you'll consider popping over to check out the auction , and details of this wonderful charity - just click the links I've included . As Marsha , the proprietor says ; even the smallest bid can make a difference !

T.T.F.N Ruth x