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q.D.paToOtieS
Near Fredericksburg, VA
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Lisa Jan 9, 2008

Yes, I said Easter! Did you know that it's only 2 1/2 months away? I know that seems like a long time but most of us are already working on Easter items right now to send those photos into the magazines so what better time to also remember to put your photos in a special Flickr Group for the parade? And, you'll also be bringing attention to the Bear Industry in the process. All hail the collectible teddy bear handmade by artisans that just might be living next door to you!!!

Anyway, I put all the details about the upcoming parade on my Blog at http://qdpatooties.blogspot.com. I also wanted to announce it early so we have plenty of time to get the word out so we can increase visibility for our creations. I made some changes in the Parade to make it easier for me (hey, maybe I'll have time to even make something and participate?) like creating categories to enter (like mini-challenges) and as I mentioned creating a special Flickr Group, http://www.flickr.com/groups/608936@N20/, so that everyone will have a chance for their entries to be seen and there won't be pictures that don't make it to me because of the dreaded "it got lost" in the E-mail system. If you don't have a Flickr account already, it's easy to set up, easy to upload your photos and best of all FREE! And the other perk? There are a GAZILLION Flickr users giving your work even MORE exposure. Yippee!

Oh, and did I mention the prizes, fun and instant fame part? You can read about that on my Blog if you want more details. Ha! bear_grin

Honeythorpe Bears
Wellington, New Zealand
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melissa Jan 9, 2008

yikes...I'm still getting my head around Christmas bear_tongue

Thanks for a new challenge Lisa - I love your creative ideas and am so impressed by the effort you put into promoting the bear/softie world.

so now I have to get my Easter thinking cap on!

Pandy Potter Bears
Staffordshire, UK
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Amanda Jan 9, 2008

Same here Melissa. :hug: by the way after your house floods. At least Lisa can organise us into action. I don't suppose its that long. bear_rolleyes Eek, I never did do that bunny.

q.D.paToOtieS
Near Fredericksburg, VA
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Lisa Jan 10, 2008

Me, organize people into action? I can't even get three pre-schoolers to put their jackets, shoes and toys away! I'm going to have to resort to bribery again. Ah, which is why I'm offering prizes for the Easter Egg Parade, oh yeah, and the fun and instant fame thing are also always an incentive to participate. Ha!

Anyway, lots of interest so far and during the Thanksgiving Day Parade, the parade itself was viewed by approximately 700+ people each day! That could be someone who has never seen one of your "creations!"

Food for thought

q.D.paToOtieS
Near Fredericksburg, VA
Posts: 1,349

Lisa Mar 3, 2008

The Easter Parade is drawing near - only two weeks away. Last chance to join in the fun. You can read all about it on my Blog, http://qdpatooties.blogspot.com, or join my Flickr Group, http://www.flickr.com/groups/608936@N20/, where I also have the details posted.

Have Fun!

Lisa