It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood

"Ting Ting" (a Limited Edition I created for the Toy Shoppe years back) is enjoying the out-of-doors, feeling the warm breeze on his fur, hearing the birds a'twitter, and with a glimmer of sunshine in his eyes :O) Isn't this a fab collectors pic?! I simply had to show it to you :O)
Tis a gorgeous day in Chicago (and i hope it is where u are too!)~ the kind of day I long for during the seemingly never-ending, dreary Midwest winters. We requested a tree-planting by the City of Chicago for our home, which they planted in the fall (8 months after my request, but delighted nonetheless). They selected for us a "Homestead Elm"...it was a joy to see it's first green leaves appear and birds sitting on it's branches. It is a time of renewal and in the spirit of, i have a fun new project i'm working on and hope to share with you really soon! And yes, it involves socks & a large dose of cuteness ;o)

Now and Zen

It always makes my day to hear from my collectors (U R the Best!) and it humbles me to learn that in my own little way, i have inspired others; whether it be to pick up a thread n' needle, or to explore your creative self, or to simply follow your dreams (that is the motto my mother taught me). Today i received this heartfelt e-mail and (with authors' permission) thought to share it with you:

"Peng Peng, you have inspired me for years, I love what you do. I have sewn ever since I was a little wee one (I used to cut my clothes up to make things, which I soon learned was a big no-no. So I started cutting up my mom and dad's bath towels, which also wasn't allowed! :O)
I've learned a lot since then, and have grown into my own style using fabrics that I buy with my own money! And that leaves me with a closet full of wearable clothes, which is a plus.

I just wanted to say, that even though I feel that the possibility of me making a living doing what I love (making friendly creatures) is slim, I feel good at least knowing that someone as creative as yourself has found a way to do it!
I have attached a photo of one of my creations, "Little Zen bear" lol. I just can't seem to get him to stop meditating!

Thanks so much for bringing me joy and giving me hope for my own future...

katie a."

Thank u Katie! your Zen bear is adorable ;O) Keep following your heart!
~~Do you have an inspiring tale to share? Feel free to post it here or email your story to me, i'd love to hear from ya!

New Sock Monkeys n' Ellies Update Announcement!

The long-awaited Sock Monkey listing is happening on my web site, Wednesday May 14 @ 12 noon Central (10am Pacific/ 11am Mountain/ 1pm Eastern).

Be sure to 'refresh' your browser at that time to see the new Sock Monkeys & Sock Elephants all dressed up for spring!

Questions about ordering? Click here

See you then! www.peng-peng.com

New Sock Monkeys Coming!

My studio is alive with sock monkey madness! It's been *eons* since my last sock monkey update (September 2007 to be exact) so it's high time for some more! There will be a few sock elephants as well. Stay tuned for date/ time announcement, and be sure you're on my private mailing list to be the first to know about when i post new creations.

Other news: I just completed a new web site for the fabulous Art Rogers' Chatham Village Bears! Take a peek, it's loads of fun :)

New Ellies! April Herd update this Wednesday!

Trumpets of Joy! New mohair elephants update happening on my website
Wednesday, April 16th @ at 12 noon Central (10am Pacific/ 11am Mountain/ 1pm Eastern).
A delightful assortment of One-of-a-kind Ellies looking to bring sunshine to all!

Be sure to 'refresh' your browser at the update time to see all the new ellies!

In the Press: Look for Peng Peng Elephant featured in the May/ June 2008 issue of Teddy Bear & Friends!

New Arrivals at Abracadabra Teddies UK!

Yippee! You are now free to move about the cabin~ we have just landed!
To place an order: Abracadabra Teddies UK

Studio Notes

Petunia Pincup says "Happy Springtime!" (Her pinkness is available through Teddy Bears of Witney UK)

What's been budding in the studio? A fantastic new APRIL HERD of mohair ellies to be listed on my web site... date/ time to be announced very soon! Join my mailing list to be the first to know.

Watch for new colorful One-of-a-kinds to arrive any day now at Abracadabra UK shop.

Enjoy the sunshine and Vitamin D! talk soon, pp

Spring Surprise Encore!

A little 'garden variety' of springtime hugs!


"Pebbs": a tiny cheeky just 4 1/2" tall, hand dyed mohair (2 kinds), handpainted glass eyes, waxed nose on mohair muzzle, excelsior/ polyfil, fully jointed, ultra suede dress. One-of-a-kind. $225 USD SOLD


"Koka": a loveable fuzzy of 4 3/4", 2 kinds mohair (green is hand dyed), handpainted glass eyes, waxed nose on aged mohair muzzle, fully jointed, excelsior/ polyfil, hand dyed vintage lace bow. One-of-a-kind. $199 USD SOLD




"L'orange": a tangy 4 3/4", hand dyed mohairs (mismatched variety), hand painted glass eyes, waxed nose on aged mohair muzzle, fully jointed, excelsior/ polyfil, hand dyed vintage lace bow. One-of-a-kind. $199 USD SOLD




"Lucia Bloom": big personality packed into 3 3/4"! Hand dyed/ aged mohair (mismatched variety), hand painted glass eyes, waxed nose on mohair muzzle, fully jointed, excelsior/ polyfil, apron of vintage materials. One-of-a-kind. $199 USD SOLD

**xoxo**