Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

It's very easy Debra.
When you are on the facebook page of Artist Teddy Bears for Sale (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id= … 592?ref=mf, you will find a button that says "Like" ( ).  After you have clicked on that, you become one of the 588 people who like this site.  Then you can add your bears with a description and a picture.

I hope this makes a bit of sense  .
Good luck !

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Peter & the Bears

I can't wait for next Sunday to come.
I am taking a few days to visit Shakespeare's country and Sunday will be totally dedicated to teddy bears.  :dance:
It will be lovely seeing you all there; I just hope I won't forget to say HI to every TT'er there. 
If you see me with my head in the clouds, just throw something at my head and I will take notice !   :crackup:

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Peter & the bears

Now where shall I travel to next :

Salzburg looks really lovely, Andrea, and I'm sure I will visit it one of these days ! 

But York Minster looks very appealing as well, Ali, and I wish I was there as well ! 

So thank you both, Andrea & Ali, would the lovely postcards; my virtual trip goes on ...

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Peter & the bears

Just got a lovely card from Jill in Toronto, Canada : thank you so much Jill !!  :dance:

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Peter & the bears

The video is absolutely amazing; I have watched it 5 times already and I get goose bumps every time. 

I can't help thinking that all those thousands op bear lovers who have hoped and prayed and send their positive thoughts must have helped this reunification in some way.     

This should be world wide news, headlines in every newspaper !!  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:

I surely hope that Lily doesn't pull this stunt again, because it's very bad for our hearts. 

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Peter & the bears

I got my first postcard today : thank you Gail !! I'm going to take you up on that offer for a stay on the Queen Mary in Long Beach.   

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Peter & the bears

He is soooo cute, Kim; I also adore his lovely expression, his big blue eyes and his winning smile.    He looks so happy (with a hint of mischief) 

A magnificent teddy !  :clap:

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Peter & the bears

Hi Everyone,

I know some of you are fans of Charlie Bears and I just wanted to draw your attention to the magnificent homepage they made on their website.
Their previous website was very unimaginative, but this new one is just "Wow".

Slide you mouse horizontally over the picture and you will gradually see the landscape change.  I don't know how they did it  , but it looks fabulous. 
http://www.charliebears.co.uk/

Here's a little sneak preview :

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Peter & the bears

Oh they are adorable !     What a lovely family; it would be a shame to split them up, but maybe they will travel to the 4 corners of the world. 

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Peter & the bears

GUILTY AS CHARGED ... I'M ONE OF THE 20 %   

He is gorgeous, Becky ! 

I love the fur and his "distinguished" look; such a handsome chap.   :clap:

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Peter & Vincent

A lovely photo, Lynette, and what a magnificent teddy !! 
I think it shows on the photo how proud you both are of the work you did.   :clap:

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Peter & the bears

She looks really adorable, Susan. 

And the accessories add an extra touch of class.   Such a sweet lady. 

I'm sure she will do very well in the competition.

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Peter, Milo, fudge & Jo-Jo

Oh my, what a delight to watch these beautiful (?) creatures.
Karen is right: they do seem to be from a totally different time, even a bit alien. 

I think they should make this a compulsory video for all overworked, overhurried, living-in-the-fast-lane people (present company included)  .
No wonder the grown up sloths have such a hard time surviving in this world  .

I'm feeling all relaxed and sleepy now ... must sit down ... want to close my eyes ... aaaahhhh.

Thank you for sharing that with us, Becky !  You're an angel  :hug: .

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Peter, Vincent & the bears

Thank you for the info, Paula, I had never heard of these French bears, but they do make some beautiful teddies.

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Peter & the all bear gang

He is adorable, Joanne; such a lovely expression and wonderful detail. 

At the risk of sounding very stupid    , can you explain what a "lockline spine and neck" is (without getting too technical)?

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Peter & Harry

I would let him in in a flash !     
Look at that adorable expression.  It would melt my heart. 

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Peter & the bears

Wow, miracles do happen.  I am so pleased for you Lenora that your son is talking (and saying such nice things  ); I bet the doctors were flabbergasted as well.

All these bears and bear people sending good vibes really does help !  :dance:

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Peter & the bears

Hmmmm, doing aerobics on a flight of stairs ??  Not a very good idea !   :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:

Luckily you had the fur coat and didn't break anything. 
Of course if the fur coat had already been turned into a bear, he would have caught you in his big strong arms. 

Hope you won't feel too sore tomorrow.

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Peter & the bears

Awwww indeed, Vicky !
You made a very lovely bear.     I especially like his gentle expression and the very cute paws and footpads. 

You can very proud of Leo !  :clap:

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Peter & the bears

That goes for me too : you really did a FANTASTIC JOB, Janet.  You can tell that you put a lot of time and effort in the display. 
Your display would certainly not be out of a place in a toy museum.

WELL DONE !

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Peter & the bears

Clare, I had the exact same thought, until I discovered that you had to put your mouse at the bottom of the picture and then you get a menu where you can select "I" (information); that shows you some information about the bear/animal and artist.   It took me a few hours to figure that out  :crackup: .

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Peter & the bears

Hi Paula,

When I was looking a the "feelin' blue" slideshow (and previous slideshows), I noticed that there are several other photo albums available on the site as well.

Now I completely understand that you want a forum dedicated solely to artists (without annoying collectors butting in  ), but wouldn't it be possible for non-members to see the other albums (vintage style teddies, pandas, contemporary bears, ... ) as well? 

For example, I saw a lovely classic teddy in the 2010 GUILD MEMBERS ALBUM Classic Bears 4, but I have no idea who made him.  And that is so frustrating  .

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Peter & the All bear gang

It sure looks like you all had a lot of fun, Alison.

I wish I had been a fly on the wall, listening in on everything you were talking about  !

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Peter & Harry ("say HI to Alison from me")

I'm very happy for you, Katherine. 
Isn't wonderful that when you are feeling awful, something great happens to boost your spirits ?  :dance:

CONGRATULATIONS !!  :clap:

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Peter & the bears