| Christmas 2002: I visited my mom and saw this tiny, primitive bear she made. |
February 10, 2003: My very first miniature bear "Charles" is introduced on eBay. "Charles" was named after my brother since it was his birthday too. I was so happy that he was adopted! You can see how much my bearmaking has evolved :o) |
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| October 2003: Peng Peng Bears is invited to participate at Bear Paths' Plum Club "Autumn, Autographs, and Antiques" internet show. HUGS to everyone who adopted a Peng Peng Bear and made it a sell-out success! |
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October 2003: I created 3 special one-of-a-kind Dumplings for my Shawnimals Guest Artist spot (pictured right), 2 even have micro "Shawnimal Wee Lump" pals! All 3 were adopted. My featured guest spot is over, but can be seen in the Guest Spot Archives at www.shawnimals.com. |
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| November 2003: First full-size 10" bear "Sky" debuts on eBay and adopted. It was challenging & fun to make the jump from miniatures to big bears! "Sky" took me a long time to make, since using a sewing machine was also new to me. Now I enjoy creating bears of all sizes, though small is my favorite. |
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| May 2004: Peng Peng Bears publishing debut in Teddy Bear and Friends Magazine, USA. See my press page for more details. |
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| July 2004: Pictured here is my first sock monkey creation "Friday". He found a home in Germany :O) |
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September 2004: Peng Peng Bears exhibit at 1st Windecker Teddy Bear Show, Hosted by Richard Van Aalst of Richland Bears (Germany) September 11th-12th, 2004 in Hurst, Germany. |
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September 2004: Rotofugi~ Opening artist’s reception. Peng Peng Bears made their debut to a packed house! 2 thumbs up for Rotofugi! Here I am sitting next to fellow plush handcrafter & pal, Shawn of shawnimals.com (who's quirky creations are also in the shop). Photo by Rotofugi |
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October 2004: Peng Peng Bears exhibit at Octobear Faire, Schaumburg, IL USA. |
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April 9-10, 2005: "Love Is In The Air" Festival of Fiber Arts |
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Original Air date: April 22, 2005 Air times: 12 noon & 5pm Eastern (11am & 4pm Central, 10am & 3pm Mountain, 9am & 2pm Pacific) Episode #HCC2C-220 website: HGTV |
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April 2005: Peng Peng Bears are on exhibit in Plushtastrophe. Plushtastrophe was held at Rotofugi for the month of April, 2005. Plushtastrophe is an International exhibition that celebrates the art of plush. Over 100 artists from around the world showcase hand made, one-of-a-kind creations. Click here for more info about Plushtastrophe. |
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WSPA Charity "Libearty" Auction on  has ended December 16th.Thanks to all who placed bids on "Pink Mee Mee" bear for this worthwhile cause. The proceeds will go to support WSPA’s long running Libearty campaign. In June 2005 WSPA relocated 2 bears, Midas and Noe, from the confines of a zoo in Cyprus to a WSPA sanctuary in Hungary that is home to over 30 other rescued bears. For more info visit: www.wspa.org.uk |
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San Diego Teddy Bear Show & Katrina Hurricane Benefit Auction: The International Teddy Bear, Doll & Antique Toy Show & Sale Linda and Wally Mullins, founders and coordinators of the International Teddy Bear Relief Fund and Amber Beeler and Connie Brouillette owners of ABC Unlimited Productions are proud to announce they have joined forces to organize an International Teddy Bear & Doll Auction to Benefit the Hurricane Katrina Disaster Victims. I created "Hina Hina" for the Hurricane Katrina auction benefit (pictured left). Special thanks to everyone who placed bids and made the auction a big success! |
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This was my first time exhibiting at the San Diego show, assisted by my (very patient) husband. It was a delight to meet all the exhibitors, fellow bear artists and collectors, new & old friends :O) I'm pictured here with new bear artist Maria Go (she's the tall one!) who was inspired into bearmaking by Peng Peng Bears & japanese bears!  |
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After the weekend show, we spent a day visiting the museums in San Diego's picturesque Balboa Park. |
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Do we really have to go back to Chicago? I know that answer to that (boo-hoo!)
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Festival of Fiber Arts Teddy Bear Show (Photo by Mindy Kinsey, Editor of Teddy Bear and Friends) |
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OctoBear Faire 2006, Schaumburg Marriott Hotel, 50 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg, Illinois. October 28-29. My salesroom table neighbor was Pam Overmier of Kingfisher Farm, we created a one-of-a-kind special *collaboration* piece.
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("Pattycakes" the ellie by Pam Overmier and "Pam Pam" bear by Peng Peng, OOAK collaboration piece. Sold.) |
"Soft Sell", a Plush Exhibition at
DvA Gallery, 2568 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60614.
Opening Reception: 12/9/06, 7-11pm.One-of-a-kind Peng Peng bear "Mr. Peaks" will be on display (Mr. Peaks has found a loving home).
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