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q.D.paToOtieS
Near Fredericksburg, VA
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Lisa Aug 29, 2007

Well it may not be perfect but over the past couple of days I combined my Twin Cubs website and my q.D.paToOtieS website into one! And I actually put photographs of my available bears on my website which was something that was kind of lacking from my first version. I think I had a Picture Trail slide show that I updated once and that was about it. So now it's fresh and clean and combined. So if you go to either website you'll get the same thing!

I combined them mainly because I'm lacking time to update both.. I also made the decision to stop forcing myself to make larger bears. I don't like to do them and I don't know why I assume that collectors want to buy them from me! So I'm going with what I love which is the smaller bears, bunnies, sock monkeys (etc.) and holiday items.

So if you have time, check out my fresh "decor" and let me know what you think. I'm going to update it for the seasons just like I do my house (I know, there's that "time" thing again but I am obsessed with seasonal decor).

Anyway either one http://www.twincubs.com or http://www.qdpatooties.com should produce the same thing. You might have to refresh your browser if you've actually visited there recently.

Let me know what you think!

Hugs,
Lisa

Jellybelly Bears
Australia
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Jellybelly Bears Aug 29, 2007

Lisa its lovely!!!! You have real talent with the whole scrapbook look and its so easy and simple to navigate. Well done :clap: I too like little bears and go bonkers with bigger bears. I hate the stuffing!!! I love your range, and I think its so important to work on what you love to make :hug:

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Strike A Paw Aug 29, 2007

Lisa, it's perfect! Great job!

Hugs,

Julie

Dolls N Dreams
Aurora, Colorado
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TamiL Aug 29, 2007

Great job! :clap:

Past Time Bears
Double Oak, Texas
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SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorAug 29, 2007

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: Love it!!

SHELLI MAKES
Chico, California
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Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorAug 29, 2007

Cuuute Lisa! I did the same thing when managing more than one site got to be too much and it really streamlines life. I love your scrapbooky look too; it goes beautifully with your magical little beings. And I'm glad you're focusing on the whimsical little ones; I think you have a wonderful knack for them. Yay!

Doodlebears
UK
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doodlebears Celebration AmbassadorAug 29, 2007

Good job Lisa! Easy to navigate, lovely clear pictures and text, pleasing to the eye and many cute bears and bunnies etc. bear_thumb

Hugs Jane. bear_flower

Teddies to Treasure
Midland, Ontario
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Jane D. Aug 29, 2007

Lisa- I echo the sentiments of the other girls. The colorings blend beautifully and are easy on the eyes.A super job! bear_flower

q.D.paToOtieS
Near Fredericksburg, VA
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Lisa Aug 29, 2007

Thanks everyone! Now I've got to start thinking about my Blogs - to combine or not to combine - that is the question!

Teddy Bear Academy
Nicholasville, KY
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Laura Lynn Banner SponsorAug 29, 2007

Lisa that is FANTASTIC!!!!

As for your blogs.... I am about to comine my Teddies blog with my Free Patterns blog as I get many more visits to my Teddies blog.

I plan on making one last post to the Free Patterns blog letting everyone know....

Charlotte Des Roches Designs
Adkins, Texas
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makafelts Aug 29, 2007

:clap: Lisa, it looks fabulous :clap: bear_thumb
Hugs &

Waggle Bears
So Cal Desert
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Marlys Aug 29, 2007

Lisa: I love the way you've combined your sites and the look you've created. I love all of your little pieces and agree that you really have a knack with them...not to mention your wonderful imagination.

The Silly Bear
Portland, Oregon
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Aleta - The Silly Bear Aug 29, 2007

Nicely done!! Excuse me if I seem a bit confused though......are you changing your business name exclusively to Q.D. Patooties? It suits your bears so very well and it's catchy!

Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta

q.D.paToOtieS
Near Fredericksburg, VA
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Lisa Aug 29, 2007

Aleta - The Silly Bear wrote:

Nicely done!! Excuse me if I seem a bit confused though......are you changing your business name exclusively to Q.D. Patooties? It suits your bears so very well and it's catchy!
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta

Aw, thanks Aleta. No, I'm not changing my name to q.D.paToOtieS - not just yet anyway. I'm kind of attached to the Twin Cubs for sentimental reasons. So I think I'll just stick with Twin Cubs and then have the q.D.paToOtieS as my main line. Kind of like Mattel's main line is Barbie. Mine are just shorter and furrier.

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