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Its alright...panic over...It's printed and ready to start!!! 
Thank you sooo much Jodi...This is just what I was looking for, I'm supposed to make a bear to fit on a 4.5 inch square piece of fabric. 
For a project that my craft group is doing, this fits the bill nicely
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Yes I know you're right...I meant one where you could see a bit more detail!!
What a gorgeous colour...and a wonderful cause to donate him too. I really love him (and I am suffering from a bout of nose envy too! 
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but I can't see why having a separate mark for 'add ons' is necessary in a competition, if all works are being judged on overall design concept and appeal.
I don't think the competition judges work that way where they feel that the bear must have extras in order to gain the points...They are usually very experienced and are allowed to use their own discretion and I'm sure in some cases you will gain those points just for knowing what to leave out.
The seperate mark for add ons does allow them to give credit to someone (maybe like Judi) who does put a lot of extra effort into their work. If those marks weren't there and you had two technically perfect bears with a lot of appeal but one obviously required heaps of extra work how do you reward the artist for that?
:redface: This is just a thought and of course not meant to offend anyone who makes beautiful traditional bears...I have seen many traditional bears as winners in competitions over here, well made designs, simple or not will always come out on top.
I must admit I love the critique sheet and think it is set up pretty well but I can see that if you've never experienced a competition that has used one before it could be misunderstood. It really is a fabulous learning tool for all bear makers both experienced and inexperienced.
Well my work room is my dining room table and a two drawer filing cabinet....but I can't complain about the view, we are very fortunate. Will post a better picture later!!
I can only find a picture taken at sunset 
I live in a garage sale
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That's so funny....and exactly how I feel!!!
Sarah Jane...I have just put your photo into photoshop...the red nose will be gone in a tic. Lisa...want that blemish removed???
Hayley you really are a sweet heart...Thank you!!! ....Hmmm I must give up alcohol 
Wow sooo much talent from so many people.
Thank you for the kind comments about my doll, she is sculptured cloth. Then painted.
I mostly do just bears now but I have been so inspired by this post. I don't know how everyone finds the time to do so much amazing work. :clap: :clap: :clap:
Please keep sharing it's great to have so much eye candy in the one thread!!!
Krista it's my undrstanding that the extra effort can be anything that adds to the overall composition of your entry...not necessarily just claws or needle sculpting, I think they are just there as an example of what is meant by "extra". It could be other details that you include on your bear that is extra to a plain bear pattern(or perhaps even a hand made accessory)
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I don't think a bear would have to have claws if it didn't suit, in fact if claws were put on a bear simply to gain points I imagine you may lose points in other areas e.g. Presentation and Appeal
Lisa please correct me if I'm wrong here, it's just that I interpreted it that way. 
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Jodi you are a tease...just show us the bear!!
But I do think judges should be impartial (not include their own personal preferance) and as most of our comps are based on a points system (similar to the way dolls are judged - tush tags concealed) I think winning a comp in Oz has a lot of merit.
Sandi I absolutely agree with you
and Renae...getting the critique sheet does make it all worthwhile as you know where you need to improve for next time, and when you don't win you don't leave the competition wondering what was wrong with your bear.
Right now the photo is on....red nose and all!!!
Alright, alright you've talked me into it...I'm off to try and work out how to post it!!!
Poor Wendy.... ...I hope things come right soon, computer crashes are the worst!!!
Between the snot, tears and the huge exploding spot...I have an incredible picture in my head!!!
Penny even when you're sick you are hilarious :crackup: :crackup: :crackup: :crackup: :crackup:
Hope you feel better soon :hug:
Sarah Jane...it won't be in the newsagents for another week or so. BTW, I saw your delightful little clown bear on the weekend...what wonderful work you do! Just adorable!
Aww thanks Hayley...I'm feeling positively embarrassed by all the recognition :redface: :redface: :redface:
I guess I'll leave it a week before I start driving my newsagent mad!!! :twisted: :crackup: :crackup:
Aaaargh...Lisa next time I have a red nose like that I'm going to wear some makeup!!! :redface:
What are the ACE awards...and where do I find them?? :redface:
Well done you two...can't wait to see it is it in the newsagents yet??
I guess its time for me to go back to haunting the local newsagents
Wow it's just amazing the amount of talent here and all in such different ways!!
I dabble in a lot of things..quilting, cross stitch, embroidery and cloth dolls..This is the only one I can find on the computer!!
oooh your poor hubby...thinking of you both... :hug: :hug: :hug:
Don"t you get a critique sheet when you enter competitions?
I have just been in one of our competitions ....The main reason I enter is for the critique sheet we get over here from the judges, it is a wonderful learning experience to have your work gone over so thoroughly by someone who is a professional. They are always very positive and encouraging as well as pointing out what you could have done better.
