care bear CAL [Archive] - Crochetville Forum

lilybean31905

June 18th, 2006, 09:48 AM

here is a pic of the book, anyone want to do a CAL to try to get them all finished? Let me know this would be great.
I am editing to add a link to a pic of the book , the first didnt work http://www.herrschners.com/products/sku-343690__id-3412.html

FelixLake

June 18th, 2006, 03:14 PM

I'm in. :hi :bounce :2rock I've already done 2 (one was not in the book), but would like to do more.

Lavelle26

June 18th, 2006, 05:56 PM

Ohhhh...I want to!!! They ended up not doing that Strawberry Shortcake CAL I guess cause no one has posted. And I want to buy this book so badly. This will be the perfect excuse. yay!!!!
I will pick up the book tomorrow. (along with the yarn) How long are you giving for this CAL to be done? As you know, I may need a little longer with everything I have going on right now. ;)

tiggerhale

June 18th, 2006, 05:58 PM

mythunderbird

June 18th, 2006, 06:13 PM

they are so much fun to make. i have made 6 of them lol, if any of you need help on the faces and other parts, let me know:manyheart :manyheart

Lavelle26

June 18th, 2006, 07:12 PM

Hey Lavelle26 - I don't know if this is the case where you are but our local Wal-Mart in Garner NC had this book for sale recently! (Of course, I had already bought it!) but it was about 1/2 to 1/3 of the original price!

Thank you Tiggerhale. I may check that out. (or I may not since I avoid Walmart at all costs.) I will have to get up the guts to face them. They are always so cluttered and busy...you can't get through the aisles and then you have to wait 30-45 minutes just to check out. :( I don't go there unless I have to. I usually go to Target instead. If its craft related, I go to Micheals or Hobby Lobby. Maybe I will call them and see if they have it in. ;)

Around74

June 18th, 2006, 08:29 PM

I can't see the pic of the book but is it for the stuffed animals or the afghans? If it is for the stuffed animals I would love to join otherwise I've already mad one of the afghans and don't want to venture there again. Let me know. I just picked up the stuffed animals pattern book at Walmart for $1 on clearance.

lilybean31905

June 18th, 2006, 09:48 PM

sorry about that, for the stuffed animals. And I would have to say finish as you please, we all have out own lives to deal w/ and as much as we love to crochet, the laundry doesnt get done w/out us. At least not in my house anyway. lol.
I have never done a CAL before is there anything that needs to be done before getting enough people to join in?

Lavelle26

June 19th, 2006, 04:02 PM

I think this happens however we want it to happen. We just keep checking in with our progress and help each other stay motivated Some CALS are more strict than others and require you to complete so much by a certain time. Mybe we could set a goal or something to help us out in that regard without being too strict, ya know? Like say, one bear a month? Does this work for everyone?

lilybean31905

June 19th, 2006, 06:47 PM

works for me, except I already have 2 done ( except for the eyes)

Lavelle26

June 19th, 2006, 10:06 PM

Just a question...how many are in the book?

Lady_of_Roses

June 20th, 2006, 12:58 AM

10 Bears are in the book.

FelixLake

June 20th, 2006, 10:16 AM

That's fine with me. I have 2 done and a third one about half done.

I'll probably go faster then one a month to begin with, but then slow down and need some encouragement to keep going.

Around74

June 20th, 2006, 10:45 AM

So can I still join even if I don't want to make all 10. I have requests from my DD and DS for 1 each and one of my friend's DD.

lilybean31905

June 20th, 2006, 10:49 AM

yes yes join, you may want ot finish all of them once you see how they come out.its ok if you dont finish them all anyway IMO

FelixLake

June 20th, 2006, 02:54 PM

I agree. Join for one or all. I may not finish all of them because I plan on using yarn I have in my stash, and I probably don't have all the right colors.

The more the merrier, IMHO.:cheer

Marlene

June 21st, 2006, 01:22 PM

I'm going shopping over the weekend and will pickup the book and supplies. I can't wait! My daughter is just going to love them!

Marlene

hiptobeme

June 22nd, 2006, 12:52 AM

OK I have the pattern and I can try and get some yarn this weekend. Ill try to make one but my crochet never comes out right :no I might need alot of encouragement

Lavelle26

June 22nd, 2006, 01:02 AM

We will give you loads of encouragement. We are good at that around here. :D :clap

hiptobeme

June 24th, 2006, 12:38 AM

Thanks Lavelle26. well I went by my local Joanns tonight and they had a real crappy selection of yarns which I was really surprised at. But I bought some limegreen caron simply soft brite to get started. Wish me luck!:box

FelixLake

June 24th, 2006, 02:29 PM

I've got 3 bears done now. From left to right is Champ Bear, Goodluck Bear and Funshine Bear. This is the order I did them in and do you notice that they are getting bigger. I haven't changed the pattern any, so I must be getting more aggressive with the stuffing. I think I overstuffed Funshine. I like the feel of the Goodluck Bear, so from now on I'm going to use him as my model.
The other pic shows the back of Champ Bear. I found some red heart buttons to use on their behind. I used regular ww yarn and felt for the face, feet and tummy symbols.
Enjoy.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y228/FelixLake/P1010124.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y228/FelixLake/P1010125.jpg

Lavelle26

June 24th, 2006, 04:55 PM

Those turned out so cute. I love that little heart on the bottom. How cute.

Jozzie

June 24th, 2006, 06:48 PM

:cheer ya know, if you do these in baby yarn and a small hook, they turn out soooooooo cute!!!! :manyheart post photos if you do, please!!!

:manyheart

busymomof7

June 24th, 2006, 07:36 PM

When I view this thread, I can NOT see any pictures! I am really new here, so I am probably not doing something that I ought to. A little help would be appreciated.

Now I am really confused because when I scan down to the end of this page that I am on right now to post a reply to thread, I see a "Topic Review" with photos of stuffed crocheted care bears!! Where did that come from and why did I not see it before?? I am feeling like a total dunce. :think

Also, I am assuming that "CAL" stands for "crochet along," right?

Thanks for bearing with me patiently! :hug

busymomof7

June 24th, 2006, 07:39 PM

I missed the photos I referred to in my last post because they were on page 3.

HOWEVER, this is what was said in the first post on this thread:

here is a pic of the book, anyone want to do a CAL to try to get them all finished? Let me know this would be great.
http://www.karpstyles.com/images/3690.jpg
And I never saw any photos that she referred to. Can someone tell me why??
Thanks again for your patience!

Lavelle26

June 24th, 2006, 09:41 PM

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 (http://www.herrschners.com/products/sku-343690__id-3412.html) is the pattern book for it. Let me know if you can't see it that way. :)

busymomof7

June 25th, 2006, 06:24 PM

Your link took me right to a picture of the book!:cheer 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

July 3rd, 2006, 07:40 PM

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!:cheer

Breger3

July 29th, 2006, 01:18 PM

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!:cheer

Breger3

September 5th, 2006, 02:19 PM

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!:cheer

Here's a pic of my Share Bear:
http://i7.tinypic.com/2eej5du.jpg

unicorn37757

September 5th, 2006, 04:43 PM

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

Breger3

September 5th, 2006, 06:08 PM

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

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

moomooo

September 5th, 2006, 07:04 PM

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

October 16th, 2006, 07:55 AM

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

October 16th, 2006, 12:57 PM

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

October 28th, 2006, 04:23 PM

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.:manyheart

Breger3

October 28th, 2006, 04:27 PM

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.:manyheart

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

belant

October 28th, 2006, 05:03 PM

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.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h107/belant/Crochet/th_BedtimeBear.gif (http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h107/belant/Crochet/BedtimeBear.gif)

So cuddly! Made from a Herrschner's kit.

Butterfly04

October 28th, 2006, 09:44 PM

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

craftytoo

October 29th, 2006, 09:52 PM

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.:hook

Population 800

October 29th, 2006, 10:54 PM

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! http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/operamommy/carebear.jpg

craftygirl2

October 29th, 2006, 11:12 PM

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

October 30th, 2006, 06:32 PM

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

Population 800

October 31st, 2006, 02:51 PM

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

craftytoo

October 31st, 2006, 04:06 PM

belant

November 1st, 2006, 07:16 AM

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. :lol Hope this helps!

belant

November 1st, 2006, 07:20 AM

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

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. :yes

craftytoo

November 1st, 2006, 08:25 AM

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

November 3rd, 2006, 12:24 AM

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

November 4th, 2006, 12:49 AM

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

mythunderbird

November 4th, 2006, 03:33 AM

i have made all of the care bears and what i did, was when i cut the eyes out of the felt, instead of having them straight on, i kind of put them to the side on each side. that way it looked more like the carebears as i remember of my dd's youth.and also the eyebrow, i had it slightly off also on the left eye i had the top tilted in a tad and the right i had it tilted to the left, that way it went with the eyes. does that make sense ya all, thats what i found worked for me. hope that helps:hug :hug :hug

mva5493

November 16th, 2006, 05:36 PM

Breger3

November 17th, 2006, 07:29 PM

Hi, I was wondering if this CAL is still going? I bought the pattern around the time this thread started, but just started trying to make the bears recently. I am just starting the body for wish bear.

I'm still here, just in limbo with the bear I'm working on currently, I hit the thread part and kind of hit a brick wall, I hate working with thread.:bang

Breger3

November 26th, 2006, 11:22 AM

My goal is to work on the bear I'm working on for at LEAST 15 minutes every day while Beth is in school, it would be nice to be able to give her at least one bear on Christmas, and I'm just stuck on the thread part, it's all done other wise. I just hate working with thread!:cry

Breger3

December 11th, 2006, 11:35 AM

I Plugged away withthe thread part! I just have four more colors to add to the rainbow (I'm making Cheer Bear)and then I can sew everything on! I should be done by the end of the week. I'm only working on it while my daughter is in school, so it'll be a surprise on Christmas. I'll post a pic when I'm done!:clap

darski

December 11th, 2006, 12:32 PM

Way to go Crystal. I give you credit for making this especially with thread involved. :cheer

Breger3

December 11th, 2006, 01:34 PM

Way to go Crystal. I give you credit for making this especially with thread involved. :cheer

Thanks! Other than the thread it's easy!

Breger3

December 20th, 2006, 09:52 AM

I finished Cheerbear!

http://i17.tinypic.com/29lbl1v.jpg

darski

December 20th, 2006, 11:51 AM

What a cutie Crystal. good one.

unicorn37757

December 21st, 2006, 05:23 AM

Cute care bear Crystal!:cheer

bluemoon

December 21st, 2006, 10:42 AM

hi,,i have never been part of a cal,,and would love this to be my first!!! where do you think i could get the book?? all i have around me is michaels and joanns.....this would be fun...i have 4 grandbabies...they would love them..i had never seen them in a pattern book before..looking forward to hearing from someone...sincerely...donna

craftytoo

December 31st, 2006, 08:32 PM

I'm sorry that I haven't posted in a while. December has been a bad month for me. I had 2 deaths in my family, within weeks of each other. I started making share bear, my dd saw it and decided she wanted bedtime bear for her birthday. So, I quit working on share bear and started on bedtime bear. My dd's birthday is tomorrow, but I don't have her bear made yet. I thought I had all the colors of bedspread thread, but I don't. My dd knows she's getting bedtime bear, but it'll be late. I'm not sure when I'll be able to get it, but as soon as I get bedtime bear finished, I'll take a picture of it, and post it. Oh, bluemoon, I got my pattern book at WalMart. I hope everyone has a Happy New Year.

unicorn37757

January 3rd, 2007, 07:45 AM

I'm so sorry Linda to hear about the deaths in your family, my condolences.

craftytoo

January 7th, 2007, 10:44 PM

Thank's alot Penny, I appreciate it. I would have posted sooner, but on the first of January, my computer died. I had to get a new power supply, but now it's fixed. I haven't worked on the care bear I'm making my daughter, I need to finish it, so I can get back to work on mine.:blush