Back to the Post Office.

They know me well there...
I show up with a baby in one arm and a bundle of packages in the other.

Other Special Projects...

It's so cold here and the snow is really piling up, so it's not hard to feel inspired by the intensity of the season. I've been working on a few pen and ink drawings- each night after I put Claude to bed I make one. Everyone here is warm and tucked in for the night, and the snow outside casts a warm glow from the street lights. It's a really beautiful time of year here- even with the cold feet.

It's a Time to Give... and we did just that.

Together we Raised over $350 for volunteer firehouse in New York who has a Teddy Bear program for hurt or scared children of accidents and fires. How sweet is that? It seems the prefect organization to be the recipient of this gift. Thank you to everyone who bid!

Together we'll extend the Joy of Giving...

We all have so much to be grateful for.

..........
...Fill..
..in the..
long list.
....of....
.goodness.
....in....
...your...
.life here.
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With all this bounty it seems to me:

Let me introduce
This beautiful old worn bear is 11.5" tall.
I made this pattern especially for this offer (and I've ripped it up) which means he'll be the only bear like this I'll ever make!

Hand Dyed muted red Mohair and 100% wool Felt
Fully (very loosely) Jointed (so loosely his head bobbles!)
Stuffed with Excelsior
Vintage Shoe Button Eyes
Hand dyed Vintage Ribbon
Aged and Very Worn.

He comes with a little pin sign:

and I'll happily make Two More Signs with the words of your choice!

My hope is this Gift will be in addition to your annual giving-
extending what you had planned to donate this year!
You write a check to the charity of your choice* and mail it to me
and I'll mail your check off to the proper organization...
or
You can send the funds directly to the Non-Profit electronically**
*(within reason- please email me if you're unsure your choice is appropriate)
**(You'll have to send proof of this transaction.)

I'll send Old Will to you.

I'll be paying for all the Ebay and Shipping fees.
You get the tax deduction.
Together we get to extend the joy of giving.

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Click here to Bid on this One Day Charity Auction!

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On the twelfth day of December...

Addie is 12" tall.

Black Mohair and 100% Wool Felt, Vintage Shoe Button Eyes, Stuffed with Excelsior, Full (loosely) Jointed.

Cotton Dress, Wool Bows, Vintage Buttons, Old Wool Hat (not sewn on).
Wool Ball with Vintage Dove (stamped Japan),Paper Sign "Peace", Stuffed with Excelsior.

Dyed and Lightly Aged.

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One of A Kind - Hand Made by Jennifer Murphy - 2009

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If you'd like more photos or would like to bid on this sweet bear,
she is for sale on a 5 day auction through Ebay.

On the eleventh day of December...
we hung theon the fireplace with care

This Stocking is 8" tall in all.
Mohair and 100% Wool Felt, Onyx Eyes, Stuffed with Excelsior, Dyed and Lightly Aged.

Vintage Wool Stocking (has been mended), Bulbs, Bits and Bobbles.
Old Snowman and Paper Sign with Glass Glitter.
Stuffed with Excelsior (wood shavings) and a small sand bag.

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One of A Kind - Hand Made by Jennifer Murphy - 2009

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If you'd like more photos or would like to bid on this sweet bear,
she is for sale on a 5 day auction through Ebay.

On the tenth day of December
reminds us all to...

Selma is 9.5" tall.

Hand Dyed muted red Mohair and 100% Wool Felt, with Glass Eyes,
Stuffed with Excelsior, Fully (loosely) Jointed.


Vintage Cotton Coat, Cotton Dress and Felt Hat. Vintage Cloth Buttons,
Hand Dyed Ribbon, and Vintage Bulb (stamped "Japan") with a tag:
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One of A Kind - Hand Made by Jennifer Murphy - 2009

If you'd like more photos or would like to bid on this sweet bear,
she is for sale on a 5 day auction through Ebay.

On the ninth day of December

This piece is 11" tall and 7" long...

The Pigs are Hand Dyed Mohair and 100% Wool Felt with Glass and Onyx Eyes and Stuffed with Excelsior.
Each of the Pigs is lightly Spotted (hand dyed).

Glass Glitter Star and Paper Sign reading "Merry Christmas" are "tied" on with a vintage bow holding the Star high...
Vintage Wreath.

This piece is a "Soft Sculpture" which means although all the pieces are sew in place and are very stable- it is fabric so it's slightly mobile.The large mohair pig's legs easily hold everyone up but they may need a little positioning to stand fully on all fours.

One of A Kind - Hand Made by Jennifer Murphy - 2009

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If you'd like more photos or would like to bid on this piece,
he is for sale on a 5 day auction through Ebay.

On the eight day of December...

This beautiful piece is 9.5" tall (Emmett) or 10.5" (to the top of the sign).

Mohair and 100% Wool Felt, Glass Eyes, Fully Jointed, Stuffed with Excelsior.
Hand Dyed and Lightly Aged

Vintage Bits: Wooden German Base (stamped "German"), Bulbs and Bobbles, Trim.
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Paper Sign with Mica
"Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas"

One of A Kind - Hand Made by Jennifer Murphy - 2009

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If you'd like more photos or would like to bid on this piece,
he is for sale on a 5 day auction through Ebay.

On the seventh day of December
we found...

This old worn and very loved bear is 6.75" tall.

Hand Dyed old red Mohair and 100% Wool Felt, with Glass Eyes, Stuffed with Excelsior, Fully (loosely) Jointed, Vintage Velvet Scarf.

He has been Hand Dyed and Very Aged.
Comes with the photo of "Buster" the child who loved him before you...

One of A Kind - Hand Made by Jennifer Murphy - 2009

If you'd like more photos or would like to bid on this sweet bear,
he is for sale on a 5 day auction through Ebay.