I LOVE the big bear. They are a darling pair and I'd have them in the house for sure. And that birdhouse is really nice, of course I'd make it a "fairy" house in my garden!
I was going to try to do something similar too with an unfinished birdhouse from Michaels. Just need to get to the glue and stuff out and get busy.
Did I say I LOVE that big bear! Wow.

Karen

Wow, I love both of those bears and that birdhouse is awesome. I have a little turtle with that blue on it. You sure do have some wonderful students Kirk.

How sweet!! I love them all. I would keep them protected as well.

really cute bears!!! So nice you have such wonderful students!!!!(-: The house is cool too.(-: I would use GE to glue on the things to the birdhouse. Thats how I did mine(-: Its outside in the yard and doing just fine(-:
heres a picture of one I made this spring(-: {{gwi:137360}}

oh and here is the links for the bear things(-:
couldn't get both on the optional link below so adding one here.

http://www.abcdistributing.com/home/catalog/cat_item_pg3.asp?G=433&P=104&Rec=21&Ntt=bear&N=35&Nao=28&R=369

Here is a link that might be useful: holiday bear

Cindee! Your birdhouse is me! It would look great in my yard! Wonder how you would mail it to me! :o) I copied your picture and want to create something like it. You did such a beautiful job as you ALWAYS do! YOU REALLY NEED TO TEACH CLASSES!!!! Great links! I decorate with bears for Christmas! We just got that cataogue! Thanks for sharing! Karen, you can visit my big bear when you come babysit! LOL Thanks for the compliments, everyone! BEAR HUGS! Kirk

My Big Lots had bears and thing this week!

Kirk, is it possible to find out where that big bear came from in hopes I might be able to order one? I don't collect bears but this one really got me for some reason.
I like bears, so do buy some Xmasy ones and pretend I'm not "collecting" them. Just decorating for the Holidays.
LOL. Works for me.
hugs, Karen

Hi Karen, Looked at the box the bears came in. It's a plain brown box but doesn't give many clues except "Glazed Blue Bear Pair"... No company name on bears or box. Called the family who gave it to me. They said they bought it off E-Bay with no more information than that. I spent the last hour searching on line for you with no success but will keep searching. I'll let you know if I come up something. In the meantime, you'll have to visit my bears when you come babysit!!! :o) Kirk

Thank you for going to so much trouble, Kirk. I really appreciate it. And oh how I'd love to come babysit, and visit your fabulous bear collection. I'd stay outside pretty much all the time I'm sure. Your gardens are just so enticing. Hope your baby boy likes the outdoors since I'd not be putting him down or giving him back while there.

hugs, K

Karen, Discovered the bears came from Coldwater Creek. We'll be in Sandpoint, Idaho (a cool town!!!) this summer where their main store is...I'll look for the blue bears and let you know. Sandpoint is not too far from us. Looked on their website but didn't see them. Looked on Ebay too. I'm not giving up! :o) Kirk

Thank you Kirk. I'll keep checking eBay and Internet too. Do you make wood cut-outs for your garden? I saw the cutest design of a bear leaning against a pine tree that would make a great "pattern". I'm always saving things that look easy to saw out. If you want to see it, let me know. sangareeKS at aol
hugs, Karen