Wednesday, November 9, 2011

This is not really a test.

A test means there will be a grade at the end – and that might take the fun out of this post. Just a couple of questions for you . . .

Remember this bear head in progress from a couple of posts back?

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And from even further back, this photo of a couple of unfinished boots on a hat rack?

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Stick with me. It will all make sense eventually.

The boots begin life like this.

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They are made from paper maché – I didn’t make them though. I bought them this way. But as you can see they definitely need some work at this point. Mainly, it’s that they do not stand up straight. That takes a bit of effort and patience after which comes the painting and finishing.

Next you will see that I have given the little bear his body, arms and legs and he looks like this now.

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If you take one small bear and one small boot, what do you get? (No grades remember?)

You get a bear that fits right inside ol’ Santa’s boot.

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He can stand in his boot while the boot sits on a table all festive-like for the holidays, welcoming every visitor and keeping an eye open for Santa. (Let’s just hope Santa comes to leave presents and is not in search of a missing boot.)

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17 comments:

  1. What a beautiful sight to see what he has become sweet. Yes the bite sweet, which one would like to cuddle immediately. Congratulations on this wonderful sweet nature. With such a teddy bear in the boot, will be determined lovely Christmas.

    - Dirk -

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  2. a very good idea and very sweet couple :)

    Huggs from Lithuania,
    Neri

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  3. awwww he has such an adorable face :) and love how you have done those boots :) love mouse xxxx

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  4. wow .. the kid in Santa boots, let us hope that he will give all the presents.

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  5. Your little bear is just wonderful. I was beginning to wonder what happened to that head. He looks quite at home in that boot. I'm sure he will welcome every one.
    Hugs
    Kay

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  6. Hi Miss Ginger,

    Adorable. Maybe Sebastian can climb in the other boot. (o:

    Hugs,
    Prudence

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  7. Aww, I'm sure he'll get so many pressies he'll get popped right out of his boot!

    Thanks for another Johnny Depp moment at the top though ;o)

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  8. Sweet. I have some Santa boots from when I was a little girl and they come out and are put on the table every year. This is a great idea but I need the little bear...

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  9. The little bear in the boot is adorable. He's got such a sweet face and the red & white striped ribbon along with the red & white boot is a very festive combination.

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  10. Oh, look at his face! And that adorable bow... TOO cute!!!

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  11. Oh how sweet! I had really no idea yo were going that way with the boots. They are just great.

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  12. awwwww I wish I was talented enough to make bears lol I love this idea so much!!!!!!!!!!!!! Does your little bear have a name yet?

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  13. Oh he is adorable!! Great idea with the boots. :) A perfect little Christmas bear!

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  14. Brilliant bear-and-boot project! I think Santa is going to come for both. LOL

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