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Monday, June 6, 2011

PREPARING BIRTHDAY BEAR

 It was our turn to prepare Birthday Bear for Mary's birthday. Bear is supposed to reflect some facet of the recipients character. This is the fourth year that we have passed bear around our group of friends at birthday time so it is starting to get difficult to think of something different each time. However, Ann sent me a photo of Mary enjoying herself, which gave us the idea for Mary's Birthday Bear

 A few weeks ago Bill started on the prop.

 

                                        
   A few days later he did some more.


 I was commissioned to do the final touches. 

I dressed Bear in club clothes and she was ready to surprise Mary on her birthday. How stupid we felt carting a poker machine into the Sunnybank Sports Club? (We hid it in a bin liner bag)

It was worth it  to see the delight on Mary's face when she saw her Birthday Bear playing a poker machine. Mary enjoys a little dabble now and then, very sensibly, I might add.

"Can I play too Bear?"
Mary's birthday is not for a few weeks but because we will be away we had her birthday lunch early.
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25 comments:

  1. Kay L. DaviesJune 6, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    The birthday bear idea is great, but the "club clothes" and the poker machine are fabulous! No wonder Mary was delighted.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  2. Lori at Jarvis HouseJune 6, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Dear Diane, a poker machine doesn't sound too silly to a friend of a man with a poker playing dog, Jilli. She has been on t.v. and is known world wide. Sometimes i help him mind one of his three performing dogs. Two are Yorkies and one is a Chihuahua. I think that the Birthday Bear idea is adorable, good for your family. Cheers Lori from the Jarvis House, Long Island, NY

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  3. john bainJune 6, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Your friends are very lucky. You too would seem to have a way with the brush. Thanks for your comments.

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  4. Michele R. UngerJune 6, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    That is SOME GREAT prop, you and Bill manufactured. Your friend Mary is a lucky lady to have the two of you preparing BB for her celebration.

    I hope your holiday is wonderful from start to finish. Please posts lots of photos when you return.

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  5. eileeninmdJune 6, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    What a cute idea, I know a few people who would fit in with your Poker machine. You and your friends must have a great time together.

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  6. DianneJune 6, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Hi Diane you must be just about to leave on your trip away - I think Birthday Bear looks very classy in her pink outfit -especially those snazzy shoes! and Bill has done a super job of the prop - I'm sure there were a few laughs!

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  7. RoeHJune 6, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    So clever! You guys can make anything. Love it.

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  8. The Southern Mint JulepJune 6, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    That birthday bear is sure dolled up for her video poker night. Cute!

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  9. Come Away With MeJune 6, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    That is quite an ambitious project. I love it!

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  10. Betsy Banks AdamsJune 6, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    How creative, Diane.... LOVE it--and I'm sure that Mary did too.... Hope Birthday Bear let Mary play just a little!!!!! ha

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  11. CarlettaJune 6, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Diane, you and Bill are very talented!
    It's wonderful!
    I wish I was in your group. :)

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  12. Jo-Anne's RamblingsJune 6, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    I bet Mary really loved Birthday Bear and his poker machine you are so taleneted. I have been thinking at times about have a birthday bear to pass around my family as I just love the idea so much.

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  13. SusanJune 6, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    You and Bill have outdone yourselves... Birthday Bear looks so fabulous in her gear. She's the envy of another certain bear - and I know this for a fact ;-)
    Her poker machine is wonderful! Best of all, Mary looks so delighted too. Well done!!

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  14. UnknownJune 6, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    How fun. Very creative too!

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  15. yevishaJune 6, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Brilliant Diane. so creative and fun.

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  16. MadSnapperJune 6, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    so very creative.. and bear looks great in her club clothes.

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  17. DianeJune 6, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Just catching up. Thats very creative!! And a great paint job too!!! xxxx

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  18. JoJune 6, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    You and Bill were very original and artistic. Wonderful birthday bear idea for Mary (Happy Birthday to Mary) I wondered if you used computer boxes as the base? thanks for your regular visits to my blog. I appreciate them and will miss you while you're away visiting your children. Enjoy. Jo

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  19. GattinaJune 7, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Wow ! you are real artists !!
    what a wonderful surprise for Mary !

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  20. biebkriebelsJune 7, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    What a creative minds you have. Looks great and lots of fun.

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  21. Marsha YoungJune 7, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Wow! You people really take the "personalizing the celebration" to the heights, don't you? :)

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  22. ElfeJune 7, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Oh this ist a cute and beautiful bear in modern styling. Have a nice birthday party!

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  23. Joan ElizabethJune 7, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    There is no end to the creative play of the bear. Love that hot pink ger.

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  24. DeniseinVAJune 8, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    What a hoot, and I can't get over all the creative things you all think up and make to go along with Birthday Bear's theme. I wish I could have seen Mary's face when she saw it all.

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  25. Carol KohlJune 15, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    Love this post!

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