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Sunnie BearsI have been keeping this under my hat for a couple of weeks, but now I can tell you all. I got an email a few weeks ago from a Lt. in the Cleveland Metropark Ranger Police Department. They said they saw my work on Nancy's NCTB site and that they have several people (artists) they were looking at to make them a mascot bear (or 2 or 3) that will be used to educate children. They bought a pedal car and were in the process of getting it converted to look like one of thier patrol cars. Well, after many emails with them, I got the word yesterday that they are choosing me to make the bear for them. It will be a 24-26 inch bear and will be dressed in an exact replica of the Rangers uniform. (black slacks, tan long sleeved shirt with patches they will provide, black tie, black 'smokey the bear' type hat with silver acorn hat band, black shows, gun belt, holster, gun, baton, handcuffs) I just LOVE doing this kind of commission, because although they have a say in how they want it dressed, but they have given me full artistic control over how I make the bear. After the first one, they will want 1 or 2 as spares and they also want to put a link on thier web-site so that it can be ordered as a custom order by the officers who serve there. Since some of the items (such as the gun belt, etc is hard to find in an exact replica of the ones they use, any duplicates made will be made with whatever type I can find at the time.
I am thrilled that they chose me and want to thank Nancy for sponsering the NCTB site too. Extra exposure does pay off.
Sonya
Flying Fur Studios
Posts: 8,574[size=26]OH CONGRATULATIONS SONYA!!![/size] 
Newcastle, OntarioWow!!! Congratulations, Sonya - that's awesome!!!
hugs,
Brenda
Fantastic, Sonya! You'll be up to your neck in fur and stuffing making a bear that big. 
Let us know how it goes!
Bear hugs,
Debora
Chowlea BearsWhat a BRILLIANT thing to have happen. :clap: :clap: :clap:
Many many congratulations - I hope you'll show it to us when its finished...................
Kran-Beary'sWell now, that TRULY ROCKS!
You go girl!
hugs,
nt
Just fantastic news! Congratulations, and it couldn't have happened to a nicer and more talented, deserving bearmaker. Bravo!
:clap: :clap: :clap:
Kassie Bears TM/Creations of MysticismHey sonya - that is so cool - I dido all the above and double dido Dilu's smiles. That bear is going to be so much fun to make.
Congratulations hon!! :clap: :clap:
hugs kassie
Rufnut Teddy'sFantastic News congratulations. :clap:
Delartful BearsOh that is absolutly fantastic! They chose a great bearmaker - I'm sure you'll make fantastic bears for them! Fingers crossed that other officers might want to order from you in the future.
Remember- we want photos!
Danni
Sunnie BearsThanks everyone...... now I am off to UCLA to pick up my brother who just had surgery. Geeesh... you would think he would get a ride BEFORE he had the surgery.. Instead I had to take off work to drive 4 hours to get him and 4 hours back.
BONK! He is gonna need surgery again when I get thru with him :crackup:
Sonya
Congrats! That is very exciting! I hope we get to see pictures when you're done. :photo:
I hope your brother is ok. :hug:
Past Time BearsHuge congrats, Sonya . . . that is terrific and couldn't happen to a more talented lady!!
:dance: :dance: :clap: :clap: :clap: :dance: :dance:
Way to go Sonya...you deserve this awesome commision
Hugs,
Krista
Wow!! Sonya...that's wonderful news..HUGE CONGRATULATIONS..but you deserve it..your bears are fabulous :clap: :clap: :clap:
Baird'sBears
:dance: Great news, Sonya--they made a great choice . . . I'll bet you'll be making more once the word gets around! :hug:
Melbourne, AustraliaCongratulations Sonya, well done.
:clap: :clap: :clap:
Your sure going to be a busy lady...
:hug:
Sandi
Cleathero CreationsWell done!
Your bears could help save kids lives wowee
Way to go Sonya- huge congratulations, they made the right choice
Hugs
Gail
Jellybelly BearsThat is wonderful news Sonya!!! :dance: :clap: :dance: Do let us see your work when you are finished :)
xo Sarah
Back Road BearsWow! How cool!
Congratulations!!!
DoodlebearsFantastic Sonya, your bears are wonderful you so deserved to get the job. 
Boy a 24-26 inch tall bear take a lot of stuffing, I know I recently made one.
Hugs Jane. :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
Congratulations! :clap: :clap: :clap:
/bearhugs,
Wild Thyme OriginalsWhoo Hoo! Sonya.... that is SO NEAT@!!!!!! 
:hug:
Kim Basta
Wild Thyme Originals
