Thursday 10 April 2008

Meet Rufaro, full of Springtime happiness


Well as promised here is my latest Bumpkin Bear - Rufaro -

He is a happy bear that loves Spring with it's clear blue skies and soft sunshine, you can see this in his colours. He is brought to life with faboulous heritage style English mohairs which I hand dyed in soft blue and gentle old beige gold which gives a really sweet 'patchwork' look.

He loves to sit underneath the blossom trees smiling as the little petals gently fall in the breeze. Springtime brings such a renewed hope and joy of new beginnings with it that I named this sweet bear Rufaro which means Happiness and Elation.

Click here to visit him and all his photos on my website, just click on his photo in the bear gallery.

Have a lovely day,Beary Hugs,Catherine and Rufaro

11 comments:

All Bear by Paula said...

What a pretty bear ... I love the way you've given him a single blue ear!

Bumpkin Hill said...

thanks so much Paula, he was rather fun to bring to life :) Catherine x

Sarah said...

What beautiful colours! Such a sweet soul, bless him.

Hugs, Sarah x

Wendster said...

RUFARO! What a great name! And you even know the meaning of it. You really put time and attention into your bears. I admire your work, and I LOVE love love this bear. The baby blues are stunning on him, and the look on his face makes him seem like he IS alive!
Really really great job.
It would be really fun if you showed all of us the "basics" of making a 3 dimensional sewing project. Maybe something simple like ... a light house tower? Anything we stuff? Type of stuffing to use? I don't know any of this stuff, but it seems like it would be fun to make my daughter a horse. A better one than I made for Easter! ha.

Leisa said...

Beautiful bears. Your work is lovely.

Nancy said...

Oh Catherine...what a lovely little bear! So sweet.

Hugs, Nancy

Lori said...

oh he is beautiful:) what a lovely color and sweet face!!

gail said...

Hello Catherine,,, it is so nice to meet you. Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. I love your work. Your bears are so sweet and you have so much talent. I look forward to visiting your blog again... happy creating, gail

Jannett said...

Your bears are adorable.. :)

I have tagged you.. I hope you do not mind.

Tracy said...

He's beautiful! I love his name, and the blue is very specia...especially the one blue ear! He has such sweet face/character...well done! Happy Days, my friend ((HUGS))

Debora Hoffmann said...

Catherine, Rufaro is gorgeous, such a happy guy! I just found your blog from the Waggle Bears blog, from Teddy Talk...a rabbit trail, but here I am. I have enjoyed my brief stay, but I will be back soon to look at more of your bears and your trips to some beautiful countries.

Bear hugs,
~Debora
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