September 23, 2010

A Tale Of Two Bears


Cuthbert & Molly, The Onion Skin Twins
A few weeks ago, I had the good fortune of discovering The Inner World Of Emma's Bears. My timing was impeccable - my visit occurred in the midst of a giveaway for these precious bears!

Their Fur Was Dyed From Brown & Red Onions - Hence Their Names!
Emma chose Cuthbert & Molly, the Onion Skin Twins, to celebrate her current pregnancy. Guess who won first prize - and her pick of the bears - by correctly guessing that Emma is expecting a boy?

The Onion Dying Process Is Odorless & So Are The Bears!
As you can imagine, choosing which charmer to adopt was challenging. The decision reminded me of adopting a kitten - you just don't want one, you want them all!

Molly Is Named After The Red Allium Molly Onion
At first, I thought that I would pick Sweet Molly. After all, she's pink and she comes with her own jewelry. In my world, it doesn't get much more fabulous than that!

Cuthbert Is Named After The Brown Allium Cuthbertii Onion
But Cuthbert - oh that Cuthbert. He kept staring at me with that sweet face and those soulful eyes. He even tried to win over Prince Charming. When asked, my husband said, "Pick the boy!"

Bye Bye, Australia. US & Lithuania, Here We Come!
So, sad as I was to separate the twins, in the end - Cuthbert stole my heart! He arrived from Australia in a record-setting three days and instantly made himself at home in The Paper Palace. He now spends his days watching over me as I craft and blog - he loves his new home!

Cuthbert Resting After His Long Trip
Thank you, Emma, for this wonderful gift - Cuthbert will be a treasured member of my family for many years to come!

Sending Bear Love Your Way!
Speaking of treasures - here are some more wonderful sites to visit!

Vintage Thingie Thursday at Colorado Lady
Vintage Friday Inspiration #4 at Common Ground
Saturday Nite Special - Home Decor Links at Funky Junk Interiors
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home

42 comments:

  1. Wow! Why didn't I know about this giveaway??
    You lucky gal.... He's adorable!
    Tisha

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  2. Wow, amazing blog, I could spend all day here...in fact, I think I have :o)
    Following from Buzz on bu...hope you can stop by for a visit!
    Thanks, Becky Jane
    Raising kids can be a lot like weeding the rose bed...well worth it, but...OUCH!
    http://myelevenreasons.blogspot.com/

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  3. Oh my gosh - these are SOOOO CUTE!!!! (Not as cute as Tsunami, of course, but still cute!)

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  4. You had a hard job picking one of those darling bears. I too love them both. However, which ever one you would pick it would be loved. Your little boy is precious. He brought blogging love all the way from Australia. Lucky you.

    Hugs, Jeanne

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  5. Aww both the bears were darling. Way to go winning first prize and for giving Cuthbert a new home. I hope legend's nose isn't out of joint that there is a new addition to the family.

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  6. He's just the cutest, that little face!! Thanks so much for joining in VIF, I'm heading over to her blog right now!
    xo,
    Debra

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  7. cute! =)

    I'm a new follower from the Social parade!

    http://discoveringthemeinmommy.blogspot.com

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  8. Sweet. I am sure it was hard to choose!

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  9. You are lucky, very cute!

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  10. Oh my goodness, they are so adorable.

    I'm your new GFC follower from the Fun Follow Friday hop.

    Jessi's Bubble
    http://www.jessisbubble.com

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  11. Hi! Stopping by on FFF, although I already follow you! :)

    Kristin
    Keenly Kristin

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  12. aww those are so cute! I would love one.

    I'm following from the blog hop! Have a great weekend.

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  13. Those bears are adorable! My grandma-in-law would adore them! She's an avid bear collector and at 96 she's been collecting for a long time! Visiting from FFF

    ~Mimi @ Marvelous Mom Reviews
    http://marvelousmomreviews.blogspot.com

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  14. Congratulations on being the winner! That's awesome.

    UI'm a new follower and your blog is amazing. You are so talented. I can tell I am goign to spend a lot of time on here!

    Thanks for sharing. :)

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  15. I should be mad at you for introducing me to these bears...but I just can't, because they're so precious!!

    Following from Friendly Friday, hope you'll follow back.

    http://www.MeantToBeMAMA.com

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  16. Very cute! I'm following from FF. Hope to see you at my place.

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  17. Good morning, Stopping by form FFF... I follow you already :) Stop by and visit me @ http://whatifedmyfamilytoday.blogspot.com/ sometime

    Jeanette :)

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  18. They are Ah-Freakin'-Dorable!

    I am here for the Friday blog hops; I am your newest follower. Hope to see you at Dropped Stitches!

    xo Erin
    droppedstitches72.blogspot.com

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  19. Love your blog!! Im a new follower would love a visit back!!


    http://theseareafewofmyfavoritethings-sue.blogspot.com/

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  20. Hi..New follower via hop. You can find me here;
    CMash

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  21. What cute little bears! I'm now a follower from the blog hops. Love all the creative inspiration.

    Blessings,

    Alison

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  22. what a fun blog and i love that you are the paper princess! following from nff... hope you check out my blog + consider following back
    www.yesterdayontuesday.com

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  23. I'm a new follower from the Friday Blog Hops. Happy Friday. :)

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    http://frugalityville.blogspot.com

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  24. I love bears! From FFF

    Tomica
    www.loveofbooks.net

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  25. Congratulations and Cuthbert is adorabel...lucky you. Hi, I'm here following your blog from the Friday blog hop. What a wonderful and creative blog you have. I just love it. I hope you'll come visit and follow me too. I'd like it if we became blogging friends. Have a great weekened!

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  26. I love your blog! I am now you newest follower through the Blog Hop. I cannot wait to see you over at Budget Savvy Diva, http://budgetsavvydiva.com, the place you go when you want to save money the easy way!

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  27. love the bears post! just found you on the hop along =) looking forward to getting to know you
    stacy
    http://crazygreenmommy.blogspot.com/

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  28. I found you via Blog Hop Friday! I ADORE your blog by the way!!! I look forward to following it! Can you please follow me back?

    http://kimsweightlossjorney.blogspot.com/2010/09/blog-hop-friday.html

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  29. Both very cute!!

    New follower from Fun Follow Friday

    http://bethscoupondeals.blogspot.com/

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  30. How cute are those???? I love them. New follower here from the Friday Blog Hops...Hope you'll swing by and return the favor.

    Lots of yummy love,
    Alex aka Ma What's For Dinner
    www.mawhats4dinner.com

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  31. Following from Social Parade. I love those bears! And your cards are so cute! You do a great job! Looking forward to seeing more of your crafts!
    You can see mine at http://handcraftedbyheart.blogspot.com
    or follow my personal blog at http://www.findingjoyinvegas.blogspot.com

    Have a Great Day!

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  32. Hi..I’m Barb…Love your blog!! I am your newest follower. I hope you will get a chance to visit my blog @ santasgiftshoppe.blogspot.com
    & get inspired by something for your family/home. I hope you will follow me as well. I also would love for you to be a new Fan of my Facebook page too & click “LIKE” in the upper right hand corner of my blog & you’ve done it..Thanks so much! I am just starting at Facebook. Nice to meet ya new friend!!!

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  33. stopping by from FFF. your newest follower.
    drop by when you get achance.

    cheers.

    Maria

    www.findoverstock.com
    wholesale finds and free product sourcing info

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  34. Thanks so much for linking up to FFF. Have a great weekend. wwww.lilyslaundryboutique.blogspot.com

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  35. I'm following from Friendly Friday Follow! Love what I see so far, and I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with in the future! Check out my sites and follow me back at:
    www.scrapartbypris.blogspot.com
    www.benterudbookshelf.blogspot.com
    Thanks! Pris

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  36. new follower hope you follow back :)

    www.thebabybottomline.com

    I have a blog hop too :)

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  37. What a lovely site and wonderful art. I am a new follower, if you get a second please follow me back at:
    http://dixiedivadeals.blogspot.com/search/label/Friday%20Follow

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  38. What a beautiful site! I am a new follower from FFF, please stop by and follow me when you have a second. Thanks so much and have a wonderful weekend!
    http://dixiedivadeals.blogspot.com/2010/09/its-social-parade-friday-follow-all.html

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  39. These two are just adorable!!! I love their sweet little faces!

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