Consider This Fair Warning

Tonight Colin's destiny will be decided. You have until 9pm to bid on this beautiful bear, handmade by the very talented Jess of Teddy Bear's Wednesday. Colin is impeccably made, with amazing attention to detail. Heirloom quality peeps. AMAZING!

And if you weren't already across it, Georgie Love is generously donating 15% of profits for January to Queensland Flood Relief.

All you internetters, go forth and feel good about purchasing. And give everyone a high five while you're there.

EDIT:: CRIKEY! Jess has just alerted me to the fact the auction closes tomorrow night at 9pm (that's Monday for anyone stuck in a time warp a la PMM!).

Amazing Communities... & Colin & Raffles... OH MY!

It's already been a week since Toowoomba was hit by flash flooding. A week. It's still so fresh and raw, and for those directly affected, I'm sure doubly painful. Not just for those of Toowoomba, but for everyone affected by the floods. Each day I've spent long periods of time considering the impact of the floods. To be completely honest, I don't think I can even comprehend what it must be like, but I do try.

One of the things I've spoken about before is what I really love about blogging - the sense of community.

If you're looking for a way to help during this time, Toni of Make It Perfect has curated a very impressive list of auctions, giveaways etc that are all contributing to help people affected by the floods.

There are so many awesome crafters/bloggers rallying together to help. To raise awareness and to raise money. Bravo to each of you. Head over to Toni's and check out the list. Amazing.

For example - Teddy Bear's Wednesday - check out my friend Jess' bear, Colin. This bear is destined for great things. He's going to be an heirloom one day (heck he already is!) folks, just look at him. Jess is an incredibly talented crafty lady, and this bear, wow.

Or pop over to Lisa's The Red Thread. She is hosting an amazing raffle, first prize is worth over $1000, and generously Lisa has included 3 runner up prizes. You gotta be in it to win it!

Click on friends and make someone's world a bit brighter!

But please do check out the hive of activity over at Toni's. Well done to everyone involved.

Well I Like It. And So Do The Bears.

I keep hearing this song on the radio and I love it. But I have to give credit, I spied it first over at Teddy Bear's Wednesday because that girl is the music zeitgeist. If you want hits on ace music, Jess is your girl Friday.

Oh Yes. I like that.

Supreme Talent

I had a hectic day today picking up keys, getting my very first parking ticket (parking inspector I shake my fist at you!), and sitting opposite someone on the train eating boiled eggs and making me want to vomit in my mouth with each of his/her (I couldn't tell) boiled egg burp.

I'm serious. It should be a crime to eat eggs in public because I do not like it. I don't like the second-hand egg smell. And third-hand egg burp. Oh man, that just makes me want to vom a little more.

Other than that, I came home to something supremely divine that someone supremely talented has made. See that bear up there. Oh man, he is seriously the cutest thing I have ever seen. Jess (supremely talented and supremely humble) has made little Donut. He makes my heart melt. For realz, if it's even possible, this little dude is even cuter IRL (that's geek-speak for In Real Life). I bought him for a friend. But I might want to keep him.

I've told you about Jess at Teddy Bear's Wednesday before. I'm telling you again. She's one smart cookie.

Jess I hope you don't mind, I used one of your images without your permission.

Feeling Beachy Keen?

In response to Jess' post, this is another ace track. Love it or leave it? Tell me.

Easter-licious

Looky looky! Naughty Jess from Teddy Bear's Wednesday very generously sent me a Momma Chookie. So I found Momma Chookie some cute little pink eggs. On Easter Sunday those little eggs will hatch into some of these for the smalls. They are so darn cute and plump!

The Doctor and I have been busily arranging an Easter area (unfortunately for Tiny, she's been trying to eat the eggs. They're wooden. Not very tasty. Unless you're a borer.)Tiny and the Doctor have been colouring in and drawing and it's going straight to the pool room. Or the wall in this case.

What are you doing to get yourself Easter ready?

Too Hot To Move

My oh my, while our UK and US friends are freezing their little hineys off, we're sweltering the Summer away. Some may have been whining about the strange change in weather, the grey, drizzle and cabin fever (not me! no! no!), so Summer has returned to us with a vengeance. Go outside and sizzle. I feel so hot we could eat tripe for dinner. Mine. Cooked in body. Delicious.

So I am safe in my house, which feels as though it's pretty well a hothouse anyway. I could be breeding some beautiful butterflies in here.

But all I really wanted to say is: Teddy Bear's Wednesday is holding a giveaway. She's drawing the lucky winner tonight. Get yourself over there quick smart to have a chance to win one of her beautifully clever and whimsical creations. That Jess is a smart cookie.

You Know You've Hit The Big Time

image of Kermit via Teddy Bears Wednesday

...when Elisabeth from Fine Little Day says she loves something you make. Unfortunately I only make messes. But Jess from Teddy Bears Wednesday makes bears. Ridiculously cool, quirky bears. I am lucky enough to co-habit with one of Jess' divine creations. Snaffle one for yourself, this gal is going places.

PS - Happy belated Christmas, I got sucked into the vortex and as a result feel as though I've eaten a whole ham by myself. Oink.

A New Family Member

Don't get your knickers in a knot, I'm not up the McDuff. Not even close.

Today we welcomed Ned into our fold. The wonderfully talented and uber generous Jess from Teddy Bear's Wednesday made the Doctor a new teddy. He is divine. Beyond divine. He is incredibly beautiful. The Doctor, without doubt, loves him. Ned is a ted we will all treasure for many, many years and love to love.

Jess makes such loveable, huggable, heirloom-able bears - check them out and snaffle one for yourself.