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and other silly things
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Jennifer Murphy, the creator of Jennifer Murphy Bears (and other silly things) extends her studio to anyone who would like to stop by... Welcome!
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progress!

After a many days of bug collecting, field walks, digging in the dirt, sitting on the porch, sipping rhubarb tea (really this might be the best thing ever), doing nothing and everything all with fami...

11 h ago

beginning...

I posted a week or so ago about day dreaming of making a quilt for Claude, and its looks as though this will be the week! Were taking some time to visit my parents in Michigan and while there my mom ...

6 days ago

a fun project/diversion - new postcards! PART TWO

They arrived! my postcards came in the mail and theyre even better than expected. I suppose the color looks a little off in these images of them in my hot little hands, but in reality theyre lovely. ...

25 may 12

a little bit of sunshine- packed up and sent off to make someones day.

**** and thanks for all the suggestions for what to work on for the next update- I love hearing your favorites and Im making a long list! ~ JM

24 may 12

working on a new group of pieces

As my belly grows Im more and more aware that I have an approaching deadline this August where Ill be taking a much needed break from the studio. Before then I hope to make a whole new group of limit...

23 may 12

very small things

18 may 12

a fun project/diversion - new postcards!

Today after sewing a little and cleaning up the house and making lists of all the things that needed to happen and consulting my calendar, I decided I could spare and hour for something fun. Id been ...

16 may 12

ohhh my- quilt love.

no- these are not my babies... and no this is not my quilt nor my fabric, but I had to share all three. I found this post from a while ago on Amanda Blake Soules lovely blog Soule Mama and havent got...

15 may 12

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

to all the mothers, sons, daughters, husbands, and/or  partners of the mamas of the world- HAPPY MOTHERS DAY. Hope you all have a good one. With my belly now full from the delicious labors of my...

13 may 12

hello kidos

These two and one other bear will be in the shop on Sunday am... say around 9:30am CST. Ive been working a whole lot this week, but after finishing these up this afternoon, Im taking a little time in...

11 may 12

coming together...

This fine lady is getting a little companion today- (everythings cutout but not yet sewn). Shes slowly coming together and all the colors seem just right to me- springy but unexpected. I love the fab...

11 may 12

in the works

I hope to post a few new pieces in the shop this weekend- perhaps on Sunday- between celebrating with my family... happy day moms! this little girl and a yet to be hashed out little boy are both in t...

10 may 12

in the mail

these among a few others are on their way to Jen at Earth Angels Toys today... goodbye all!

10 may 12

one.. two..

<<< more small things >>>

09 may 12

a hat...

why is it that every bear is made cuter with a hat and pom pom. perhaps this holds true for people too?

09 may 12

all in the works this week...

all these guys have been on my work table in the last few weeks. Many will be on their way to Earth Angels Toys this week and a few will be up in the shop soon... I even have a few others in the work...

08 may 12

... Goodbye Maurice

Im in the studio today and as I settled down to make a post, I cued up "Fresh Air", my daily ritual, only to find this:Author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, whose classic childrens book Wher...

08 may 12

on the work table today... one two and soon three.

02 may 12

dreamy bouquet on your doorstep...

As a child I would gather flowers from my mom each Mayday- she was so good at making little things feel so special- on silly holidays, big moments, and frankly every day. Now, Mayday brings the Mayda...

01 may 12

four birds around the studio

My studio is a mess. It has been for a while and Ive nearly given up on cleaning. Ill suppose act when it becomes unbearable. For now one of the upsides of all the clutter is the daily surprise of mo...

26 apr 12

working...one...t wo

Im making a handful of new limited edition and one of a kind pieces for Earth Angels Toys. I hope to have them all to Jen for her big 11th Annual "spring Fling" in early May. Ill be sure to p...

25 apr 12

... hello you ...

MARCUS the OLD WORN BEAR<<<< now in the SHOP >>>>

23 apr 12

all thats left...

I couldnt resist some of this grey mohair- so I pulled one of the cuts from the shop and began to draw out some new pieces. I love how much you can fit onto a small piece of fabric- one bear good siz...

20 apr 12

NEW FABRIC- NOW IN THE SHOP

All the beautiful colors are now up and available in the shop. Obviously these are limited- even if my life depended on it I couldnt make the same color twice.... so get them now while the getns good...

19 apr 12

today- hand dying

its been a while since Ive posted posted here about the studio and far longer since I last hand dyed any fabric. Ive been working on a number of projects around the house and the studio, but it seems...

18 apr 12

there are certain things around here which are becoming increasingly difficult to hide...

Ive been going about my days the last months, keeping my growing belly under wraps but it seems as the weather warms and I peal off the winter layers my bump is getting more and more prominent- as a ...

10 apr 12

see all the details in the shop! (now back off to family time and loving that new baby boy up... who just happens to share this bunnies name- Alastair! who knew?!)

05 apr 12

taking a litle break...

 to smell the spring flowers, visit with my family, cuddle a new baby (who is still in my sisters belly but wont be for long!), walk in the spring sun, pick out seed for the garden, and do a lit...

31 mar 12

--- All the New and Spring-ie --- (UPDATE TODAY!)

come see all the new bitties in the Shop now. Spring has arrived.

29 mar 12

the boys are getting dressed

tomorrow is the big UPDATE! - check back tomorrow for the preview at 11:30am CST

28 mar 12

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