Thursday, 8 September 2011

An unusual request and other things



Last week I received a unusual request for a bear . A Bowie Bear for a mad keen David Bowie fan whose having a baby.
The friend that asked me to do it, gave me an idea of what she was wanting. And after much thinking and over "making " out in my head, I figured out how best to tackle the facial detail bit.
And Bowie Bear was born. I used fine fabric makers, which gave me the control and level of detail I wanted. The only thing about them was there were so fine, many layers had to be done to get a good cover. i have to say painted or drawings on a crocheted and made up head is one of the more terrifying things I've ever done, that pressure of not making a mistake or else I would have to start again.
With him finished and on his way it's now time for a bit of bogan craft.....


Can you guess?



Where it's all happening.....

15 comments:

m.e (Cathie) said...

you are such a clever one Jess!
that little guy is so cute.

and yep..I know what bogan thing you are doing and I have no idea who is in the finals...

Kylie said...

Oh I LOVE him! We are avid Bowie fans in this house. In fact, I think Starman is one of my all-time favourite songs in the universe ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRcPA7Fzebw&feature=related
Fabulous work, Jess - you are all kinds of awesome! :) Kx

Michelle said...

He is gorgeous - you have done a lovely job.

dear olive said...

The Bowie Teddy is awesome! Kellie xx

Vic said...

You already know I think he's tops!

Bogans don't craft, do they?

Sally said...

I know! I know!!!
... and Swans supporters aren't bogans ;)

Great Bowie Bear too by the way. Very fancy.

GO SWANS!

Alisa said...

He's a triumph Jess! And even cuter with his zigzag (is that possible?).
Have a great red and white weekend!!

Kitty said...

Hee hee! Look at him! Too cute Jess.
I'm sorry for being a bad friend. I've been meaning to call, to say hello. Life is super hectic, even when you don't do very much. It amazes me.
Peabody needs some surgery too & I'm too afraid to do it, so I was hoping you would take him into teddy hospital.
I hope you're well & happy. Please know that I'm always popping in to read what you're up to.
Kitty x

Susan said...

haha - bowie teddy is seriously cute!

Catherine said...

gee, you're awesome! and brave - it must have been a bit scary using the permanent markers...

Sam Findlay said...

That is one very cool bear!

Kate said...

Brilliant!! He is super awesome. I saw a few of the tweets and wondered but he's better than I expected, clever you. x

Christie said...

GO the BLOODS!!!!

Bowie teddie bear is brilliant Jess

handmade romance said...

bowie bear is AWESOME!! x

ArtfulLee Designed said...

cute bear Jess, I am sure Bowie would love it too
Lee:)