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~Special Auctions~
In 2003 and 2004, I participated with a group of International Teddy Bear Artists who collaborated in presenting a Special Miniature Auction. A theme was chosen and all artists created individual entries that were connected to each other by certain characteristics. They could be purchased separately but, could be joined with another artist's creation in a unifying scene. For complete information click on the button below to go to the official Auction Parade site.
Here is a Gallery of Photos representing the Auction pieces that I created for the 2004 Circus Parade and the 2003 Carousel Parade.
~Auction piece: The Amazing Brewin' Bruins!~
Meet the Amazing Brewin'
Bruins! These bears are not only adept at making a double latte, but
are entertainers
at the 2004 Circus Parade besides! "Joe" stands ready at the coffee bar in order to serve you with great flair.
"Java" is pictured at far right in back on the circus platform.
"Lil' Cinnamon" is shown far right in front on the circus platform.
Cinnamon spins a saucer with a cup full of Espresso!
Be careful...it is hot!
"Lil' Cinnamon" Bruin...a hand sewn 2 1/8 inch bear made from vintage rayon fabric. Rayon fabric is light brown in color. He has a green silk ribbon collar and 2 tiny white buttons. Expressive onyx bead eyes and fully jointed. Magnets in hands and feet.
The Circus Platform is the "Main Attraction" (It is a metal base which allows all the performers to stand on their own due to the magnets in their feet!!).
Java spins a plate of yummy biscotti and handles a pound of French Roast coffee (Fine Grind in case you were wondering).
"Java" Bruin ...a hand sewn 2.75 inch bear made from wool felt. Face is cashmere tan color, black pants, white shirt, 2 tiny black buttons with dark green jacket with tails. (Outfit is design incorporated). Onyx bead eyes and fully jointed. Magnets in hands, feet, and on back.
Java
helps Lil' Cinnamon with his juggling act. Hopefully Java will
toss the Brewins
House Blend in at the right time.
Joe is your average "behind the scenes" kind of bear. He believes that every Circus Patron should be able to savor the rich and varied flavors of the very best coffee.
"Joe" Bruin... a hand sewn 2.75 inch bear made from wool felt. Face is cashmere tan, white shirt, dark green pants and black apron with "Brewin' Bruins" logo. (Outfit is design incorporated).
The Coffee Bar..... hand made, 4 inches tall by 2.25 inch wide. Features the "Amazing Brewin' Bruins!" logo. Painted metallic green and white. Contains a state-of-the-art Espresso machine with 2 mini golden cups, a plate of biscotti (polymer clay) and a bag of the "Circus Blend", and several napkins.
Joe helps Cinnamon in a delicate
balancing act.
Some more acrobatics with every
bear getting in to the act!
The whole Brew Crew! This
Set will come with 3 bears, parade platform, the Espresso Stand and
all accessories, 1 spinning plate with cup of coffee and saucer, 1
spinning
plate of biscotti, 3 tiny bags of coffee for juggling, and a metal
washer
as an extra stand.
Also.....a Special Tag!
Note: "The Sew Sew Trio" has been sold. Photos for viewing purposes only.
Take a peek
at the
cool Backdrop for "The Sew Sew Trio".
The Festive Backdrop....hand made, features 4 brightly colored "pillars" which are actually needle case holders with removable tops decked out with a tiny spool of thread. The needle case holders are 2 7/8" high interspersed with a cardboard 3-D photo of the the performing members of the Sew Sew Trio. the cardboard center pieces feature a gold edge and colorfully shaped eyelets to attach the colored wire to the needle case holders. The Backdrop may be folded to fit into the special Circus Parade Treasure Box (see below).
The Circus Platform is the "Main Attraction" (It is a metal base which allows all the performers to stand on their own, due to the magnets in their feet!!).
"The Sew Sew Trio" meets in the center ring to perform for the audience!
Meet "Golly G"...a hand sewn 3 1/8" tall doll (from feet to hand sewn black loopy hair!), made from wool felt. Face, hands, and feet are black, pants are blue, red jacket with tails (Outfit is design incorporated). Onyx bead eyes and fully jointed. Magnets in hands, feet, and on back.
Golly is able to juggle a set of colorful clothespins!
Meet "Charlie the Clown"...a hand sewn 2 1/4" tall miniature bear made from wool felt. Cashmere tan and white color face, an embroidered yellow jacket with red blanket stitch edging, blue stars, and a tiny red button. Yellow hat with blue bead and embroidered star edged with red silk ribbon. Charlie has red and blue pants with yellow feet. Onyx bead eyes and fully jointed. Magnet in hands and feet.
Meet
"Cubbie
Bear"...a 1 1/4" crochet Thread Bear made from yellow, red, and
blue tatting thread and a size 16 crochet hook. (Pattern is an original
design by Sue Aucoin).
"Cubbie " is a wee little bear with a BIG magnetic personality...he has magnets in his hands and on his back. He is fully jointed (head is disc joint, limbs are thread jointed), and has onyx bead eyes.
Cubbie can "pull" a miniature 1 3/8" red wagon with a spool of thread! (Thread is for display purposes only).
Golly G. holds a metal ring while Cubbie bear courageously jumps through the hoop to land in the thimble held by Charlie the Clown!
A Delicate Balancing Act!
Charlie's main job (while not performing) is to help make costumes for the other performers of the Circus using his miniature "Singer" sewing machine. He is seen standing on a metal washer with a red sticker. He can, however, also help out with any sewing you might have. He can hold your needle and thread or your thimble.
A hand sewn mini pincushion made from red and yellow wool felt with blue pearl thread stripes and 2 strands of beads with a sewing machine charm and a safety pin will hold your pins and needles.
The Pin cushion (size..1.75" wide and 1.25"
tall) will also allow Charlie to do some more acrobatics due to magnets
in the cushion.
Golly will help you store any spare needles in the painted wooden needle case "pillars".
The Circus Parade Treasure Box...5.25" long, 4" wide, 2.75" high. Painted red with blue, yellow, and green polka dots on sides. Top features a glass window with a portrait of The Sew Sew Trio, Alphabet beads on blue wire that spells out "The Circus Parade", at the 4 corners of the top of box are 4 matching crimped circles of cardstock with tiny decorations of spools of thread, buttons, clothespins, scissors charm and a small pair of circus pants (sewn by Charlie).
Inside
of box... blue cardstock and red felt.
A Precious handful of
small characters!
When the Parade is over and it is time to travel, everybody and their accessories fit snuggly into their special Treasure Box.
~2003 Carousel Parade Entries~
"TR Rides Again"
"Hold On!"
"The Seahorse and the Seaweed Fairy"
"Hattie's Hot Dogs"
"Ready for Christmas!"
"The Great Pumpkin!"
Also.....a Special Tag!
Note: "The Sew Sew Trio" has been sold. Photos for viewing purposes only.
Take a peek
at the
cool Backdrop for "The Sew Sew Trio". The Festive Backdrop....hand made, features 4 brightly colored "pillars" which are actually needle case holders with removable tops decked out with a tiny spool of thread. The needle case holders are 2 7/8" high interspersed with a cardboard 3-D photo of the the performing members of the Sew Sew Trio. the cardboard center pieces feature a gold edge and colorfully shaped eyelets to attach the colored wire to the needle case holders. The Backdrop may be folded to fit into the special Circus Parade Treasure Box (see below).
The Circus Platform is the "Main Attraction" (It is a metal base which allows all the performers to stand on their own, due to the magnets in their feet!!).
"The Sew Sew Trio" meets in the center ring to perform for the audience!
Meet "Golly G"...a hand sewn 3 1/8" tall doll (from feet to hand sewn black loopy hair!), made from wool felt. Face, hands, and feet are black, pants are blue, red jacket with tails (Outfit is design incorporated). Onyx bead eyes and fully jointed. Magnets in hands, feet, and on back.
Golly is able to juggle a set of colorful clothespins!
Meet "Charlie the Clown"...a hand sewn 2 1/4" tall miniature bear made from wool felt. Cashmere tan and white color face, an embroidered yellow jacket with red blanket stitch edging, blue stars, and a tiny red button. Yellow hat with blue bead and embroidered star edged with red silk ribbon. Charlie has red and blue pants with yellow feet. Onyx bead eyes and fully jointed. Magnet in hands and feet.
Meet
"Cubbie
Bear"...a 1 1/4" crochet Thread Bear made from yellow, red, and
blue tatting thread and a size 16 crochet hook. (Pattern is an original
design by Sue Aucoin)."Cubbie " is a wee little bear with a BIG magnetic personality...he has magnets in his hands and on his back. He is fully jointed (head is disc joint, limbs are thread jointed), and has onyx bead eyes.
Cubbie can "pull" a miniature 1 3/8" red wagon with a spool of thread! (Thread is for display purposes only).
Golly G. holds a metal ring while Cubbie bear courageously jumps through the hoop to land in the thimble held by Charlie the Clown!
A Delicate Balancing Act!
Charlie's main job (while not performing) is to help make costumes for the other performers of the Circus using his miniature "Singer" sewing machine. He is seen standing on a metal washer with a red sticker. He can, however, also help out with any sewing you might have. He can hold your needle and thread or your thimble.
A hand sewn mini pincushion made from red and yellow wool felt with blue pearl thread stripes and 2 strands of beads with a sewing machine charm and a safety pin will hold your pins and needles.
The Pin cushion (size..1.75" wide and 1.25"
tall) will also allow Charlie to do some more acrobatics due to magnets
in the cushion.Golly will help you store any spare needles in the painted wooden needle case "pillars".
The Circus Parade Treasure Box...5.25" long, 4" wide, 2.75" high. Painted red with blue, yellow, and green polka dots on sides. Top features a glass window with a portrait of The Sew Sew Trio, Alphabet beads on blue wire that spells out "The Circus Parade", at the 4 corners of the top of box are 4 matching crimped circles of cardstock with tiny decorations of spools of thread, buttons, clothespins, scissors charm and a small pair of circus pants (sewn by Charlie).
Inside
of box... blue cardstock and red felt. A Precious handful of
small characters!When the Parade is over and it is time to travel, everybody and their accessories fit snuggly into their special Treasure Box.
~2003 Carousel Parade Entries~
"TR Rides Again"
"Hold On!"
"The Seahorse and the Seaweed Fairy"
"Hattie's Hot Dogs"
"Ready for Christmas!"
"The Great Pumpkin!"
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