Too real?

Funny story- at the Ann Arbor Artist Market yesterday I saw a couple with 2 dogs- and one looked like my suede dog here. While showing the couple, the second dog tried to attack my leather pup! I have never been so complimented!

A Bunch of New Friends on my Website!

West Acres Show on April 2nd Was Awesome

My local favorite, the West Acres Art Show was awesome again this year! This is my booth and two of my Li'l LaFFs! went to new young collectors. Thanks guys! See you next year!

Schaumburg was Great!

Here is my table at Schaumburg stacked to the ceiling.
I had a great time and got to meet collectors and fellow bear making friends like Tyler Crain of Teds 'n Such ( seen with his hubby Zachary), and George of Chatham Village Bears. Thanks everybody!

Lampshire Originals Representing at the Schaumburg Bear Show!

April 26th I will be at the Schaumburg Illinois Show( a suburb of Chicago)
It is at
The Chicago Marriott Schaumburg Hotel
50 N Martingale Rd
Schaumburg Illinois


Great bear artists will be representing
Hope to see you there!

Got the Cover and Feature in March Bears and Buds!

I got the cover and am featured in the March Bears and Buds, the great online magazine that has loads of members! Please check it out here
Bears and Buds Shelly Lampshire Article

Easter Presents For Richard Simmons Friends and Family

I am very pleased to introduce to you the 5 pieces that Richard commissioned for his friends and family. They are in the style of the new Tribute Teddy Memory Bears, only fresh fabrics were used. They are 14" tall and jointed. Ears are wired. Just look at the hat on that leopard bear!