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SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorOct 15, 2008

I received both Teddy Bear Review and Teddy Bear and Friends today.  You talented Teddy Talkers (many countries represented) are littered all over the pages of both magazines . . . hooray and bravo!!  I would start naming names, but I'm afraid I'd miss somebody.  I will say that Kelly Dean's magnificent polar graces the cover of TB&F.  Congratulations to all . . . you create terrific work!   :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorOct 15, 2008

Dayung!  Congrats to Kelly and to everyone who appears in these issues.  Can't wait til mine arrive!

Carolynn Oct 16, 2008

Keep saying you are such a talented bunch,,,, here is the proof. Well done everyone.  :clap:

DebbieD Oct 16, 2008

:clap:  :clap:   Congratulations to everyone splashed across the pages of the mags!! It must be such a thrill to see your bears in there!!!  :clap:  :clap:  :dance:

kellydean Oct 16, 2008

thanks, SueAnn & ladies. . . I'll admit to be pleased as punch!   (whoever thinks they'll land on the cover!)
:dance:  :crackup:  :dance:  :crackup:  :dance:   :crackup:  :dance:  :crackup:  :dance:  :crackup:  :dance:  :crackup:  :dance:  :crackup:

and congrats to all the others who made it into print this month.  I haven't seen either issue myself yet, but I rented a car and drove Naughty Nick to the TB&F photo shoot in August, and got to see the rest of the bears in the 'Christmas Carol' spread - which was like a TT roll call - and it must be a beautiful spread, as there were some amazing pieces there.  I did see a tiny postage-stamp sized glimpse in a TB&F email, but there isn't a store within 80 miles that carries the magazine. . .sheesh. .     anyway, I'm a pretty happy camper   

MKinsey/TBF Editor of Teddy Bear and FriendsOct 16, 2008

(Kelly, I have a couple of issues for you in an envelope in my car. They actually went to Galax and back last weekend -- and I still haven't made it to the post office! Today, I promise! But why don't you subscribe, you silly bear artist? It's a business expense and as such a tax deduction -- you have no excuse!)

~mk

kellydean Oct 16, 2008

But why don't you subscribe, you silly bear artist? It's a business expense and as such a tax deduction -- you have no excuse!)

~mk

:redface:  :redface:  :redface:  erp. . . I DID suscribe, but it was only just last week! (you know me, always a day late and a dollar short) and it'll take weeks, maybe months to start. .

and bless you for sending some, I need to send one to my momma!

I'm esp excited about the new format & the new kids magazine, what a cool idea!

(in the meantime, I've borrowed your scan, thanks, Mindy!)

MerBear Oct 16, 2008

I wouldn't be surprised if your polar bear ate Santa to get that outfit Kelly,
congrats,

Marion

kellydean Oct 16, 2008

I wouldn't be surprised if your polar bear ate Santa to get that outfit Kelly,
congrats,

Marion

naw. . . he stole it from a macy's dumpster in Nome or Fairbanks, I think  :redface:

doodlebears Celebration AmbassadorOct 17, 2008

Now I just have to see the Santa outfit on Kelly's bear. Please could someone scan the pictures for me?

Thanks Jane.     

bearlysane Oct 17, 2008

I wish the mag didn't take such a long time to reach Oz...I know Mindy enjoyed that shoot and I am dying to see the full results.

Congrats Kelly on being the "Cover Boy" for the month!  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  Well deserved too!! 

puca bears Oct 17, 2008

Hey Kelly - big congratulations on your cover STAR :dance:  :dance:  :dance: !!!!!!!!!!!!! Guess I still have a while to go till I get my copy here.................I'm looking forward to it!
and congrats to all the other featured TTers...........it's always a huge boost to see your bears in print.
And while on the subject, proof , if anyone needs it, of  how important it is - I got 2 mails this week, one from Australia and one from the USA - on the same day........both had seen my Olympic bears in the TB&F.
big huggies
Maria

pma2003 Oct 17, 2008

Kelly
Nice picture, my daughter and I thought he was a jolly fellow on the front cover.

matilda Oct 17, 2008

I think your Santa bear Kelly is the best Christmas cover shot I have seen on a mag. I cant wait to get a copy.
Congratulations :dance:  :dance:  :dance:

kellydean Oct 17, 2008

I think your Santa bear Kelly is the best Christmas cover shot I have seen on a mag. I cant wait to get a copy.
Congratulations :dance:  :dance:  :dance:

awww, thanks, 'tilda!  I have to admit that I think it's a pretty great cover myself, and not just 'cause it's my Nick (ok, that helps alot, but. . ) but I also think that Teddy Bear & Friends - under Mindy's savvy art direction - has become one totally cool magazine, and I can't wait to see what changes are going to happen with the new format.

the photo shoot really was fun, and watching Mindy & Pammi Shirk (the photographer) work together was amazing, as was the studio we shot at.  they had the most incredible digital camera/editing setup I've ever seen, and these wall-sized softboxes, including one hanging on a crane/boom setup that looked like a piece of industrial construction equipment.  Pammi was the same photographer that did my first TB&F shoot, in 1997, so it was like meeting an old friend, and Mindy's son Jack was there to provide comic relief (a totally cool kid who actually reads)  except for getting lost 4-5 times on the way down there, it was a terrific change of pace to my usual 12-hr-in-the-studio grind.  :dance:

Jellybelly Bears Oct 18, 2008

Congratulations everyone, and especially to Kelly with your cover shot  and thanks so much Sue Ann, just waiting patiently for my copy to arrive......

Barling Bears Oct 18, 2008

Congratulations on your cover shot Kelly, such a lovely look.  Your sculptures too are absolutely superb and am amazed by all the general leatherwork that you do.  Very talented!

Hugs

Marilyn

Yvonne Oct 18, 2008

Congratulations Kelly!!  :clap:  :clap:  :clap: ....how lucky were you to get to watch your bear being photographed..what a proud moment!!  I had the huge honour last year of seeng my bear on the Christmas cover..so I know how you must be feeling!  :dance:  Can't wait to get my copy.....just have to be patient and wait a couple of weeks for it to arrive here in the UK!

Hugs Yvonne 

K Pawz GuestOct 18, 2008

Congratulations Everyone! Can't wait to see the mag, and that gorgeous Cover! Way to go Kelly, he is divine!!!

hugs,
Krista

edie Oct 18, 2008

Congrats on the TB&F cover, Kelly! It looks fabulous!

kellydean Oct 19, 2008

thanks for all the compliments!  I'm really honored to be there, I can tell you that!

and I got my own copy (copies!) yesterday, and the whole mag really is a TT-roll call - Robert, Mikki & Edie are all in Bruins & Buddies, Tami, the Zimmers, Chloe, Judi, Samantha are all in 'carols' spread with Naughty Nick - I'm sure I've left someone out, sorry. . .

and I noticed reading the editorial that our miss Mindy is moving up!  Editor of 'Doll Reader'!!!  gosh almighty, what a lucky lady!  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

minkbears Oct 19, 2008

Wow! I can't wait to get my copy 

Kelly, I agree with everyone....that is a totally awesome cover!!!!     

And I'm sure that those of use that have been lucky enough to have met Mindy will also agree that Mindy is totally awesome too  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:

Congratulations to all of the TT artists in TB&F  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Kathy

Gijzette Oct 20, 2008

Kelly, congrats on the cover. That is a very cute panda!

This is a wonderful issue and definitely filled with TTers.

Hugs,