Thank you!

Thank you Jenny for this lovely award!! :D

The Stylish Blogger Award is passed from one blogger to another. It works just like this - you have to:
* thank and link back to the person who awarded you;
* share seven things about yourself;
* pass this award to other 15 blogs you like;

Here's 7 facts about me:

1) my favourite colour is green

2) my favourite drink is black coffee

3) I love to sing

4) I chat with my hamsters

5) I love children and babies

6) I can't speak or write good english

7) I have become an uncle 2 days ago :x

I'll like to pass this Award is to:

http://blondheart.blogspot.com/

http://avateddy.blogspot.com/

http://barecubdesigns.blogspot.com/

http://beartreasures.blogspot.com/

http://bearbits.blogspot.com/

http://ina-smirnova.blogspot.com/

http://www.binglebears.com/

http://cobblestone-creations.blogspot.com/

http://desertmountainbear.blogspot.com/

http://sdsbears.blogspot.com/

http://estherbears.blogspot.com/

http://freddydreambox.blogspot.com/

http://skyerosebears.blogspot.com/

http://iris-bears.blogspot.com/

http://louisepeers.blogspot.com/

 

Little Precious On Board

Today is an exciting day for me and my family, because my sister has delivered a baby girl =)
Baby girl weights 2258 grams and is 44 cm tall! I feel a sudden urge of undescribable happiness when I saw her in the nursery. How I wish I have a baby too!

My mum carried the baby gently while I took some pictures, it's shame that only parents or grandparents are allowed to enter the nursery, I can only watch my niece through the window.

Oh dear, I am now a uncle, how I wish my niece calls me brother instead, I feel so old now...
She is so precious to us, I so looking forward to visit her in the hospital tomorrow =)

I hope you enjoy viewing these baby pictures as much as I do, have a great weekend everyone!

New bunny again??? Here's Toothie =D

Yes... I have been crazy lately, I have been making bunnies since day one of 2011... Haha and I am still making them now =) Perhaps I am in the Chinese New Year mood, making more bunnies to welcome the year of rabbit. Sometimes, I wish that I do have bunnies as pets so that I can make more realistic bunnies.

Here's Toothie, my new bunny design. This time I have given him a bunny tooth and air brushing too. Look! He is wearing a Wayneston Bears wooden charm! I hope you will enjoy his pictures.
Toothie is now available on Bear Pile.

I am thinking what to make next? Any suggestions? Maybe I should start making a few more Wayneston Babies =) Thanks for stopping by my blog, we hope you have a nice day =D

Celebrate the making of 100 Wayneston Bears

Dear bear friends,

I am proud to announce that I have made 100 Wayneston Bears!!! Woohooo =)

I have done some counting (photographs) a few weeks ago... and was thrilled to find out that I have made more than 100 bears. Although my bears are small in size, this is one of the accomplishment that I wanted to make when I first started bear making.

You may not know that this blog is specially created for myself to write about my journey from day 1 to become a bear artist. This is a dairy of myself, each time I create something new, they will be registered in here. As I look back at my older posts, I see the improvements that I have made and most importantly, the way my bears/creations evolve. This is an interesting process and I am glad that you are all here to withness my growth =)

For a period of more than 1.5 years, 100 bears have been made, although not every piece that I have created are the best, I have treated them like my babies... I have kept the first few bears that I have created, so that I remember the reason why I wanted to become an artist.

I am still constantly creating bears/animals everyday, so now my room is now filled with Wayneston Bears!
Hence, I will like to use this opportunity to offer up to 20% discount on Wayneston Bears that is featured on my website at this link.http://www.wix.com/waynelim/Waynestonbears
Click on the tab "Promotions" to adopt a Wayneston Bear.

I hope they will find good homes soon. Thanks for the encouragement, I will do my best and look forward to my making of 200 bears =)

Have a great weekend!

Hugs,
Wayne

Work in progress ^.^

Ok... I must confess that I have been very lazy this few days, I think I just need a break.
I have been spending some time after my day job watching dramas and tv programmes. LOL

Of course I did some sewing but very slowly... Here's a new bunny that I am working on right now.
She is the smallest Wayneston bunny that I have ever made, I think her cute face is evolving =)

I will be swapping this bunny with a local bear artist (I shall keep her name secret right now...Haha)

and she will be making me a panda =)

We will be switching the bears this Chinese New Year, yipppeee =) , of course I'll post some pictures of the swap here too.

Many thanks for the lovely comments on my previous post about the logo =) I am glad that most of you like my logo. The next time I shall share an article about toys which I wrote for my final year project in school.

Have a great day!

Wayneston Bear Logo

Have you ever wondered how do I create the logo of Wayneston Bears or which bear's head on this logo belongs to?

Today I am going to tell you =)
The bear head belongs to my number 12 bear that I have created. He hasn't have a name and he is not for sale... a bear that I create for myself...
I love this bear facial expression, he makes me smile everytime I look into his eyes. Hence, I have made a firm decision to use him as a mascot for Wayneston Bears.

I took a close picture of him and trace out the details manually on Adobe Illustrator software. I adjusted all the angles and outlines, after that I chose colour codes for my logo. The reason for choosing green... that's my favourite colour =)

One and a half year ago, I started making bears, hoping to become a bear artist because I love to create and I want to be a toy designer. My love for soft toys grew over the years and I wish to create a range of toys myself. The process is very tough, I make bears everyday without fail to improve skills.

Today, I have reached my first accomplishment of creating more than 100 bears/animals! I hope that my creations can be seen by more people and touch the hearts of people.

I am in the midst of creating a 100 Wayneston Bears montage for my blog, getting my fingers crossed to complete it this week. Thanks for the support and visit my blog =)

Hugs & Kisses, Wayneston Bears

Lara and Bernice is now available on Bear Pile

Dear friends, just a quick reminder...

The closing date for Wayneston Bear workshop is 19th January 2011. If you are interested to learn to make your own fortune bunny sign up now or email me at: waynestonbears@yahoo.com.sg

Both Lara and Bernice are now available on Bear Pile. Adopt these fortune bunnies, bring luck & prosperity to your family in this Year of Rabbit!

Lara & Bernice looking for a new home =)

I am happy that today (a special date: 11/1/2011), Jasmaine has found a new mum and dad =) She will be travelling to United States, what a lucky girl!

Thanks for the support once again! I have just popped by the 100 Best Bear Artists Blog today... My rank has jumped to 39! Thank you so much!

I am in love with bunnies... guess what? I have just cut out a new bunny design on a beautiful grey mohair! It's so addictive and I'm loving it =)

Wayneston Bears wishing all a beautiful day!

New bunnies available for adoption ^.^

Halo bear friends, I hope everyone enjoy their weekend as much as I do ^.^

Today I am going to introduce 3 new friends named Lara, Jasmaine & Bernice.
These 3 bunnies are my latest creations for the year 2011 =)

To celebrate the year of Rabbit, I have spent some time to draw this new bunny design, I hope you will enjoy viewing them and will appreciate if you can give some comments on them! I will be listing each of them on Bear Pile daily starting today, so pop by my Bear Pile gallery to view more pictures of them.

Lara

Jasmaine (Adopted)

Bernice

Lastly, I am pleased to announced that Wayneston Bears Blog is ranked 84 in "100 Best Bear Artist blogs"

Remembering the first time when I joined, my ranking was 150++.

I want to thank everyone for viewing my blog, writing me comments and continuous support =)

~ THANK YOU ~

I have added a translator gadget to my blog =)

Hello bear friends,

I have added a Google Website Translator Gadget on the left of my sidebar. I hope this will enhance your reading experience.

Btw, I have tried translating my blog to Chinese language just now but some of the sentences sounds weird and funny... anyway haha....

Ok, thats all friends, I am going out to work now. I am still working on my new bunnies and I hope to show them to you this week or early next week.

Have a wonderful day everyone =)

Cheers, Wayne

New Teddy Bear Workshop Available

Teddy Bear Workshop ~ Celebrating the Year of Rabbit!

Make a Fortune Bunny, bring luck to your family or give your love one a handmade gift this Valentine's Day.

I will be conducting a bear workshop this January. A bear workshop for beginners.

Below are the information:

- make your own 6.5" tall mohair bunny

- all materials provided

- small interactive class (max. 5 pax)

- no sewing skills required

- suitable for age 13 and above

Course Fee: $180 / pax

Promotion: 
1) Enjoy 20% discount off course fee for one participant when you sign up with a friend.

2) $20 discount if you have participated in the previous Wayneston Bear Workshop.
(*Only one promotion can be applied for this workshop)

Duration: 2 Sessions, 4 hours each

Date: 22nd and 29th January 2011 (2 Saturdays)

Time: 2 - 6 pm

Location: My Favourite Things (Blk 4 Upper Aljunied Lane #01-06 Singapore 360004)


*Registration Close on: 19th January 2011

Email me at waynestonbears@yahoo.com.sg with the following format:

1. Name
2. Mobile Number
3. Number of Pax
4. Bank Transaction Number and Amount (transfer to POSB savings 130-37823-4)
5. Other Enquiry

Feel free to email me on any matters regarding this workshop or my bears.

Have a great day everyone =)

Cheers,

Wayne

Happy 2011!

Happy New Year everyone. May everyone be bless with good health and prosperity ♥


Wishing all a wonderful New Year!

I want to share with everyone some of the xmas presents that I have received this year =) I hope you'll enjoy viewing them.



These are the bears that I have traded with Korean Artist Ma Eun Sook.



A panda which I have bought for myself from Korean Artist Kang Bu Ja

Katie Fulford of Loveable Treasures made me these felted animals, aren't they cute? She specialises in making mini detailed animals. Her workmanship is superb and I would highly recommend her. If you are looking for unique gifts for your love ones on any occasions, please visit her online shop at this link.


Raccoon is my birthday present on April and panda is my xmas present. Thank you Katie =)



A lovely card and panda from Loveable Treasure and a card from my design lecturer.