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...

Wednesday

Introducing Fatima - A Princess of the Tanimi

#1 in the "Princesses of the Tanimi" series, she is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) tall to the top of her head and 4 inches (10.2 cm) long (chest to tail).


This very special Princess made from natural extra long sparse Sassy, is 5-way jointed, has sparkling amethyst glass eyes, pulled Ultrasuede toes, a needle sculpted and hand shaded face with a stuffed Ultrasuede nose, eyelids and is firmly filled with "A" grade polyfibre and glass beads.

Fatima wears handmade attire of  royal purple and gold Indian sari fabric and wool felt, a golden polymer crown trimmed with glowing glass beads, and her neck and ears are adorned with with amethyst coloured jewels.

SHE IS ADOPTED & IS LIVING IN CINCINNATI NOW

Sunday

Introducing Uncle Suliman


#2 in the "Jeanie of the Lamp" series. He is 6.5 inches 16.5cm) tall. This cute little camel is looking for a home and is available from my website.


NOW ADOPTED AND IS LIVING IN ALBANY, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Tuesday

Introducing Jeannie in Pink

#1 in the "Jeanie of the Lamp" series. She is 6.5 inches 16.5cm) tall. This cute little camel is looking for a home and is available from my website.


SORRY SHE IS NOW ADOPTED!

But don't worry, I am hoping to add her sister to this series at a later date. She will have dark brunette hair and a green harem outfit.

Work In Progress

I began my life as a thought, then I was designed, traced, cut and pinned...now this can hurt a little!


Then, after being sewn, stuffed and jointed, I received my senses ... yep I could see, hear and smell, though I couldn't yet spit!


My tail was added and I received my toes and mouth ... that's how come I could 'speak' to you today.


But my birth mum has to dress me before I can be seen in public. Can you guess whether I am going to be a girl or a boy?

Saturday

What's Next?


Pondering what to tackle next. Mmmm will it be another bear, a bunny or an elephant? I know! I think it'll be another camel!!

Monday

Flora Found a Mummy!

It's been ages since I listed anything on eBay so I decided to list Flora . . . she's starting at a price well below my ususal asking price and has no reserve, so you have a chance to bag a bargain.


SHE'S BEEN ADOPTED!

Tuesday

Be My Valentine Online Show

With the Be My Valentine online teddy bear show coming up in February, I will be extremely busy over the next few weeks setting up the website and preparing the thirty six exhibiting artist booths. I probably won't have a great deal of time to post comments on everyone's blogs as I would like, but I will do my best.


Bobo will once again have his own fundraising booth where all the funds from the adoption of his bears (donated by the artists) goes to Free the Bears Fund Inc. Last year, thanks to the support of all our wonderful teddy bear collectors, we raised enough money to look after ten bears for a whole year.

Enjoy your day,