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Hi Alison,
CONGRATULATIONS to you too! Surprise is beautiful and it is not really a surprise that he won!
hugs,
Marion 
I am so excited! Both bearkidz bears, Molly and Hannah, won first place in the URSA Awards Competition. There were so many wonderful entries from all over the world!
Here is the link to see the top three winners in all categories: http://www.bearsandbuds.com/URSA2009/20 … ndBuds.asp
Congratulations to all!
hugs
Marion
Thank you all for your kind comments, I really appreciate it. 
Ines:
I am not sure if I will make it to the Euro-Teddy, although I am still hoping I can. I just got back from Germany 2 weeks ago. It might be a bit soon to go back. It would be the first time in years for me not to be at the Euro-Teddy and I would absolutely miss it. I am always looking forward to meet with fellow artists and see their creations, and also stock up on bear making supplies.
In case I make it I will definitely visit you and your cute little bears again.
Hugs,
Marion
Hi everybody,
finally I got a Austin on Ebay. He is one of a kind, stands about 9" tall and is entirely crocheted. To make displaying him fun he brings his needle felted little friend who sits in a dollhouse chair. He also loves to play with his pinwheel which he also will bring to his new mommy.
If you would like to pay Austin a visit, here is the link: http://tinyurl.com/nou99x
Marion
So realistic! I looked at the pictures in the auction, you created an incredible bear!
Marion 
