Tuesday, May 4, 2010

WEE PADRAIG AND HIS SHOE

Wow, two blog posts it two days - must be a record for me :o) I worked on a few small bears, while we were on holiday and I am finishing them up this week. This is the first one "Padraig and his Shoe". Padraig is 3 1/2 inches tall and made from hand-dyed, beige Shulte mohair. The mohair has been aged and distressed, leaving small bald spots. Padraig has leather paw pads, that have been distressed, leaving tiny bits of exelsior showing through the holes. He is firmly stuffed with excelsior and gently weighted with stainless steel shot. His face, ears and paws have been shaded with permanent fabric paints.

Padraig sits in a brown, antique child's button up shoe. It is the perfect size to hold Padraig and show him off. If you are interested in Padraig or have any questions, please feel free to email me. Thanks for peeking!

7 comments:

Karen ~ Cider Antiques said...

What a cutie! Luv the bear and his shoe :)

Karen

Brenda said...

Thanks so much, Karen :o)

customteddys said...

Aha.... you are stuck on those little ones for a bit. He is pretty cute and that shoe... well, suffice to say they are just tooooo cute. Hugs, Vicki

Brenda said...

Yes, Vick, I am still making some tiny ones. They are easy to sew in the car and take on holidays LOL! Thanks so much for the lovely comment.

hugs,

Brenda

little scruffs said...

He is gorgeous, and I love the shoe :)

little scruffs said...
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Brenda said...

I'm glad you like Padraig -I appreciate the kind comment.

hugs,

Brenda