Everyone Needs Playtime

In our hectic, modern lives, many of us focus so heavily on work and family commitments that we never seem to have time for pure fun. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stopped playing.

When we carve out some leisure time, we’re more likely to zone out in front of the TV or computer than engage in fun, rejuvenating play like we did as children. But play is not just essential for kids; it can be an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well.

There doesn’t need to be any point to the activity beyond having fun and enjoying yourself. By giving yourself permission to play with the joyful abandon of childhood, you can reap oodles of health benefits throughout life.

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Challenge Meme

Seven years ago I issued a challenge to celebrate 20 years of the modern BJD, that I had also done three years previously. As things have be...

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WIP - Prototype - ADOPTED!

I've been experimenting with a new design. I took a little pinch of traditional, a touch of contemporary and a dash of whimsy, then put them all together and came up with this little fella!


I have called him Flux . . . because just like the flowing in of the tide, he is just one stage in continuous passage of development.


He is a mere eight inches (20 cm) tall, is made from crew mohair, with a wobble jointed head and bolt/locknut limbs. Flux is very firmly stuffed with 'A' grade poly fibre with glass beads in his tummy. He has German hand blown glass eyes, embroidered nose and pull stitched toes.


Flux has been designed to sit, although he will stand by himself when asked to do so. Now the big question is . . . what do you think of this new design? Be honest . . . I am really interested in some unbiased opinions from people other than teddy bear artists.


Hope you are all having a good week!

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