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Judi Luxembears
Luxemburg, Wisconsin
Posts: 7,379

Hi guys.  I just wanted to share with you that I have been asked to design the 2007 Theodore Society Bear.  bear_original  bear_original  bear_original  It didn't take long for me to say "Yes"!  I am honored more than I can say. :pray:

Now I have to come up with a bear design that is manufacturable.  I won't be able to do needle felted details but my the wheels in my head are turning fast with ideas.

This bear will be manufactured by Cooperstown Bears in a limited edition of around 250 to 300 bears.

What would you guys like to see.  Something traditional or something cutsie like a roly poly chubby baby bear?  I am thinking of creating a simple outfit, like a knitted romper....hhhmmm not sure.

What do you think?  My dealine is Dec 15th.


Also, I have a some really exciting news coming up for early 2007 ...but I don't want to spill the beans just yet and  it's part of the reason I have not been posting much....I have been busting my tail to meet this deadline...and I am so pleased it is finished and I am very pleased with the outcome. :dance:  bear_flower  bear_flower  bear_flower  bear_flower  bear_flower

I have "bears on the Brain" syndrome rigth now....and I think this is the best chronic condition one can have.

gotobedbears Posts: 3,177

Congratulations Judi - i think that no matter what style of bear you decide on it will be gorgeous  bear_thumb
AND
It's not fair you know. Coming here and telling us just a teensy weensy bit of info............we want to know what you're doing!!!
:crackup:

Penny  :hug:

Judi Luxembears
Luxemburg, Wisconsin
Posts: 7,379

Thanks Penny. :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:   

I'll tell you just as soon as I can :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :crackup:  :crackup:

TamiL Dolls N Dreams
Aurora, Colorado
Posts: 6,454

Congrats sis, that is wonderful news , you will design a winner I know!  :hug:
I think I would love to see a baby bear  bear_original

shantell Apple Dumpling Designs
Willamette Valley Oregon
Posts: 3,128

Congrats Judi...well deserved I might add.  But what is it with all the teasing going on here on TT these days.  First it's Aleta with her buying bits and bobbles and now Judi...who's next?  Now stop it...I can't take the pressure...patience is NOT one of my better virtues.   :crackup:   :crackup:

Tami E Tami Eveslage Original Teddy Bears
Milford Ohio
Posts: 2,367

Judi, That is so wonderful!  :clap:  :clap: I think one of your cuddly cub like bears would be so cool. Your Hayden won the Steiff North American Design contest didn't he? Did they make him yet?

Tami E Tami Eveslage Original Teddy Bears
Milford Ohio
Posts: 2,367

By the way, I agree with Shantell! What's all this secrecy on TT all of a sudden!

Tracy ThimbleBeary Originals
Iowa
Posts: 2,049
Website

:dance:  :dance: Congratulations Judi!!  That wonderful.........you so deserve it!! bear_wub  bear_wub I'm thinking a baby bear too.  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

Michelle Helen Chaska, Minnesota
Posts: 2,897

Judi: Congratulations!!! I am sure whatever you design it will be fabulous. What an honor!

Bear Hugs

Michelle

Judi Luxembears
Luxemburg, Wisconsin
Posts: 7,379

Thank you very much ladies. :hug:   I am leaning towards chunky baby bear.  Thank you for your comments.

Tami E. Yes, my Hayden's Cub did win first place in the Steiff contest( and so thrilled that you remembered :hug: ) but the bear that won Grand Prize, Sun Anne's "Dallas",is the one to be manufactured.  They told me that they may want to use Hayden's Cub a down the road.  I miss that bear and I still have to pinch myself when I think about the phone call I received from Steiff.  I entered not giving it much of a second thought and was totally caught by surprise.


HHHMMMM Secrets...yes....they can be annoying can't they?!  I should just tell you...but I am not sure if I am supossed to yet.  Don't want to get my paws slapped.  bear_grin

Pumpkin & Pickle Bears Pumpkin & Pickle Bears
East Sussex
Posts: 2,047

Many congratulations Judi, you most certainly deserve it - your creations are in a league all of their own!

I think a bear in the style of biscuit would be wonderful.

sarahjane Brisbane
Posts: 2,951

Judi a big congratulations from me...I think a baby bear would be adorable...... :clap:  :clap:

For those of us who are complete dummies could you tell me more about what the Theodore Society Bear is????  :doh:

Jodi Falk Bears by Jodi
Gahanna , Ohio USA
Posts: 3,463

Thats so GREAT !! I am sure it will be wonderful !!!

And looking forward to hearing the secret

. bear_grin

So bring it on when you can !! :dance:

doodlebears Doodlebears
UK
Posts: 7,414

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Congratulations Judi, I can't wait to see the finished bear... a bear cub would be wonderful.
What is the Theodore Society, I have no idea myself?

Hugs Jane.  bear_thumb  bear_flower  bear_thumb

Marion Acid Attic Bears
Versailles
Posts: 2,284

Congratulations, Judi !  :hug:

Sandi.S. Posts: 1,277

Congratulations, Judi! :clap:  I agree, I think one of your baby bears would be a great choice.

And as for the secret...that's not fair to tease us, ya know! Come on and just tell us! bear_tongue

thumperantiques Newcastle, Ontario
Posts: 5,645

Judi,
     A big congratulations -  you must be over the moon!  I'm sure whatever you decide will be perfect. Can't wait to see your final decision.

                                                hugs,

                                                Brenda

SueAnn Past Time Bears
Double Oak, Texas
Posts: 22,144

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Ah, Judi . . . isn't it a terrific thrill to be chosen to design the Theodore Society's membership bear?  Big congratulations!  My design was selected for the 2005 membership bear, "Bayley", and I felt so very honored.  Whatever you come up with will be wonderful and I'll look forward to getting my bear in 2007.  Will be my very first Judi designed bear - hooray!!

Jellybelly Bears Jellybelly Bears
Australia
Posts: 4,066

Congratulations Judi!!  And you too Sue Ann for last year  :dance:
Yes, please tell us what this is all about??

Dilu Posts: 8,574

Ah Judikins!

We're all so very proud of you!

Congrats!

Anything you make will be lovely-make what you love and your heart will shine through!

gollyslobberkisses-nice but messy

dilu

Marie_ Kiprie Bears
Yokohama, Japan
Posts: 2,735

Congratulations Judi !!

  :clap:  :clap:  :dance:

I know , anything you design will be
just PERFECT !!   bear_flower 
can't wait to meet the chunky baby bear !!!  :hug:

hugs
Marie

Carolyn Green Draffin Bears
Auckland New Zealand
Posts: 5,354
Website

Congratulations Judi - that is wonderful news and will be neat to see your bear - will be gorgeous.
Also congratulations SueAnn for your Bayley.
You are both such talented Ladys.

Hugs
Carolyn

bear_flower

Just Us Bears Just Us Bears
Australia
Posts: 940

It's always so exciting when our TT friends get recognition of any kind, but what a huge honour Judi! I'm so happy for you!!! Yay!
And Sue Ann, your Bayley was before TT time so we didn't get to celebrate with you but HUGE congrats for that too....wow!
Now on to SECRETS...we can keep a secret..CAN"T WE PEOPLE!!!!! It must be KILLING you to have to sit on it Judi...so if we can help at all by sharing...WE WILL! :crackup:

Judi Luxembears
Luxemburg, Wisconsin
Posts: 7,379

I hate keeping secrets and I am busting to tell you all......... bear_wacko  bear_wacko  bear_wacko  bear_wacko ...soon very soon bear_flower  bear_flower  bear_flower  bear_flower  bear_flower  bear_flower

Thank you guys bear_wub  bear_wub  bear_wub

I think I'll do a baby bear since that was the one that was metioned the most. bear_wub

Instead of my typing out the info for the Theodore Society I thought it would be better to post the website....so here it is:  www.theodoresociety.org
I have never been a member but am going to sign up now. bear_thumb

I Love Teddies South Florida
Posts: 1,684
Website

Congrats on designing the bear, Judi!  :clap:

Teasing us with a big news is mean!   :crackup:

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