care bear CAL

[Lavelle26]

Hi Busymomof7 (wow!!! 7???? I want 7 too...or 12) Anyways...I have never seen the photo of the book in the first post either. She must not have inserted it right into the post but I know which book she is talking about.

 

Here is the pattern book for it. Let me know if you can't see it that way.

[busymomof7]

Your link took me right to a picture of the book! Also, it is a little reassuring to know that I am not the only one who did not see a picture in the original post that started this thread! Maybe I am not quite as inept as I thought!!

[unicorn37757]

Oh i've got this book! My daugher is crocheting one for her right now (she's a new crocheter) & i would love to make the set!

[Breger3]

Ok, joining ANOTHER Cal!!! I have kits for all the bears, but have only done one so far, I totally intend to make these for my daughter, and the one I made went quickly, so I would like to make some for her for Christmas! I'm IN!

[Breger3]

Not sure if this CAL is still going on, but I started the Cheer Bear today. I'm going to work on the bears while Beth is in school and give them to her for Christmas. I have done one, last year, Share Bear, I have kits for all the Bears, it was just a lack of motivation. I got about half the head done today!

 

Here's a pic of my Share Bear:

[unicorn37757]

Oh Crystal, that is so cute! I've still got to get going on mine, wanted to make the set!

[Breger3]

Oh Crystal, that is so cute! I've still got to get going on mine, wanted to make the set!

 

Thanks, I'll keep posting pics as I finish them, maybe it will help motivate you!

[moomooo]

Wow they are adorable and each one seems cuter and cuter and cuter.

Now if i can get the nerve to make one i'd die happy.

Great job I love the colors too...

And that heart shaped button and their butts just tooo cute..

Thanks for sharing

[Shell]

I really want this book and the only place I can find it in Aus is ebay and it costs a fortune by the time bidding is done! lol. you guys are so lucky!! your bears look great too. has this c-a-l been ended...? it all seems so quiet here

[FelixLake]

All my stuff is in storage right now, including all my yarn and books. I had to stop in the middle of a bear, but I plan to get back to them soon.

[craftytoo]

Everyone's bears are sooo cute! I have the book, and I've been wanting to make them. I would love to join if this CAL is still going on.

[Breger3]

Everyone's bears are sooo cute! I have the book, and I've been wanting to make them. I would love to join if this CAL is still going on.

 

I've paused on my bear, but will be getting back to it this week!

[belant]

I'm having so much fun looking at all these adorable care bears that I just HAD to share the one I made, even though I'm not officially a part of the CAL. This is Bedtime Bear.

 

 

So cuddly! Made from a Herrschner's kit.

[Butterfly04]

I would love to join in on this CAL. Anyone know where I can get the book?

[craftytoo]

I have started my bear, I'm making Share Bear. I made it to rnd 15, but had to take out rnd 14, because I didn't really read the instructions. It said to slip stitch in 2 stitches, and I thought it meant to decrease. Butterfly, I bought my book at Walmart, I hope that helps.

[Population 800]

What cute bears everyone has made! I'm new here and wanted to ask a question. I've made 2 care bears as gifts, and both times their eyes turned out "creepy" - for lack of a better word. Even a friend agreed. Here is a picture of the one I made for my daughter. Any eye tips? Thanks!

[craftygirl2]

OOOOHHHHHHHHHHH... is this already over or can I still jump in >???

I seen this CAL just now and was wondering if you all do all Bears or if your already done...

thankx

M.

[ginamaria73]

Really? You think the eyes look creepy? I don't think so at all.

[Population 800]

Hmm...maybe I just have a creepy eye complex.

[craftytoo]

Just wanted to post an update on my share bear. I'm still having a little trouble with my bear. I made it to round 18, and realized when I took rnd 14 out, I took out too many stitches, had to rip the whole thing out, and start over again. I'm back to rnd 17, and hope that I don't make anymore mistakes.

Population, I don't think your bears eyes are creepy, I think your bear is cute.

[belant]

Population 800, I don't think your bear's eyes are creepy either. What I did when I made my bear's eyes was, I photocopied the page of the pattern where the eyes are then cut them out and traced them onto cardboard, which I then also cut out.

 

Then I used the cardboard templates to cut out the pieces of felt. When I put the eyes together, I closely followed the placement on the picture on the pattern book. I saved the cardboard templates for the next time I make a bear.

 

It's a bit of work, but I think it was worth it. Hope this helps!

[belant]

Just wanted to post an update on my share bear. I'm still having a little trouble with my bear. I made it to round 18, and realized when I took rnd 14 out, I took out too many stitches, had to rip the whole thing out, and start over again. I'm back to rnd 17, and hope that I don't make anymore mistakes.

Population, I don't think your bears eyes are creepy, I think your bear is cute.

 

 

Linda, hang in there. I can't tell you how many times I had to frog the face before it finally clicked for me. I found some parts of the pattern confusing -- not because it was poorly written. I guess I just wasn't getting it. I actually contacted Customer Service at Leisure Arts for clarification. They were very helpful and finally helped me get through my brain spaz.

[craftytoo]

Thanks alot Belant, I'll keep working on it, and thanks for the tip about the eyes, I never would have thought of that.

[Population 800]

belant, what an excellant tip about using cardboard! I detest trying to cut tiny little circles out of felt, and I'm sure using sturdy cardboard versus tracing paper will make it much easier next time. Thanks!

[belant]

You're welcome, ladies. Hope my tip helps. I tried it with tracing paper too, and it was driving me crazy.