Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Thanks for the warning!!! I am sorry it happened to you! 
Aerianna

By all means charge more for a bear with the handmade doll! 15 pounds is probably not enough, Jenny. I am sure whoever buys it will just love the doll and will be happy to pay extra for it.
I must admit though, that is why I don't make friends for my bears, I am not at the level where lots of people want my bears yet (but someday...  ) Your bears, on the other hand, sell like hotcakes so I say that you should make a companion if you think your bear needs one. I am sure the doll is beautifully made and up to your outstanding quality!
Good luck!
Aerianna

Holy cow, that was scary! 

Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing!
Aerianna

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How exciting. I am sure you look like a mother in law... a very young mother in law! 
Aerianna

Jane,

Our cancer medications are made up of proteins that typically work by blocking receptors that keep the cells from reproducing (spreading cancer) or allowing allergic reactions (such as asthma triggered by allergies). So my everyday work involves taking care of the cells that contain these proteins. We make sure the cells are at the correct pH, temperature, getting oxygen etc. I am basically a farmer on a cellular level.

We now make proteins to treat Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Age Related Macular Degeneration and many more. It is a very exciting time.

And... drumroll please... I just got promoted! I am the new supervisor in our department. I have been so excited all week!

Aerianna

What a great website! It is really easy to navigate around in and you have some really great photos on there. Well done!
Aerianna

Wow, you all are so amazing!!!! What beautiful artwork outside the bear studio!

I make breast and colon cancer medication. Does that count as a craft? It sure is difficult and time consuming! I have to count that because I do nothing else beside work and make bears. 

Aerianna

I think that was just a random check. I have sent several bears overseas and they arrived safely. I am awaiting my first shipment from overseas but I am not expecting any problems.

It wouldn't hurt to ask her to put a note in there especially if the bear has steel shot for stuffing. But if you think about it, if someone was sending drugs or bombs overseas in cute teddy bears, they would also put a note in there asking them not to tear any of them open.    So I am not sure how helpful the note would be.

Good luck!
Aerianna

Wow, I am so impressed with all the bears! It is so fun to see where you all started!

Here is one of my first bears, Oliver:

Here is one of my more recent bears, Cody:

Aerianna

Nice work Chrissi! Your website looks incredibly professional. The black background really serves to make your bears stand out. The pictures are really clear too.
Wonderful!
Aerianna

Nice job! He is a real cutie, not bad for your first attempt! 
Aerianna

Wow, that is too cool! Congrats Sabine!!!!!!!!!!!
Aerianna

You lucky girl.... I am totally jealous!
Aerianna

Beautiful! What a handsome buck.
Aerianna

My thoughts go out to Winney's family.   I didn't know her too well but her avatar with the spooning bears always made me smile!   
Aerianna

Shelli, you'll have to let me know if your teddy bear and friends ever shows up. I still haven't received mine yet either. This is driving me crazy. I have been checking my mailbox EVERY day and still nothing! Maybe today....
Aerianna

If you want a professional looking avatar, contact Shelli from Potbelly bears. She is a great designer and has helped many of us with business cards, avatar and border design. Her fees are very reasonable.
Aside from that, a lot of people use pictures of bears they have made or just pictures of real bears if you haven't made any bears yet.
Best of luck!
Aerianna

Hi Michelle! Welcome to Teddy Talk!!!     
Aerianna

Oh this happened to me, I was so embarrassed.    I would just list him again for a 7 day auction... maybe add a little blurb about why you had to relist.
Aerianna

I saw your interview... it was great. Very informative, I can't believe that you haven't been making bears for very long! You really do look like a seasoned professional!!!!
Aerianna

A really nice gift! I am sure she will be treasured! She is beautiful.
Aerianna

Wow.... just, wow!
Aerianna

Awesome! Thanks for sharing, his pictures are beautiful!
Aerianna

Great job Jane!!!!
Aerianna