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The Michauds are celebrating 62 years of marriage! Wow!
They are pillars of our teddy bear industry and are feature writers of www.bearsandbuds.com and for other bear and antiques publications.
Now!
Then!
There is a special link to send them Congratulations. Click on:
http://www.bearsandbuds.com/columns/Mic … ndBuds.asp
Curser down and find the envelop; send them your message.
With the notifications we are sending around, the Michauds' are getting emails from all over the world.
Perhaps you could send this eMail/link on to your family and other teddy bear friends too!
You may not know them personally, but they are part of our wonderful "teddy bear family!"
Let's make this an Anniversary they wob't forget!
Bearhugs,
Valerie Rogers
Publisher/Executive Editor www.bearsandbuds.com
Greetings everyone!
The first round of the URSA Awards Competition voting will end Sunday night.
Cast your vote for your favorite bear or artist in each of the 16 categories.
Entries are from artists around the world, all vying for the prestigious URSA Major - Best Overall Award presented by the original online monthly teddy bear magazine: Bears&Buds.
If you have trouble voting, please clear your computer's cookies.
Every bear/bud entered is shown.....and of course it will be hard to pick your favorites from so many; the artists are depending upon you for your votes.
The final round of voting begins August 11th. You'll once again be asked to vote.
Check our web site and click on the URSA icons to begin voting. www.bearsandbuds.com
If you have already voted, we sincerely thank you!
Bearhugs,
Valerie Rogers
Publisher and Executive Editor of Bears&Buds - going strong online monthly for 7 years!
Hi There Teddy Bear Collectors!
Feel the excitement, only 12 days to go!
The Annual Columbus Teddy Bear Show, Auction and Sale will be held on Sunday July 22 at our NEW LOCATION!
Come see all the fabulous bears, meet the artists, have your vintage bears appraised and bid on bears at the Good Bears of the World Silent Auction!
Teddy Bear Shows are the best place to find collectible teddy bears!
We will be at the:
Ramada Plaza Hotel and Convention Center
4900 Sinclair Road
I-71 at Morse Road Exit, then go West (map and driving instructions are on our web site & Sneak Preview page)
Columbus, OH 43229
Doors open at 10 a.m. and close at 3 p.m.
Admission $6.00 and children $2.00
Bring your postcard or print this email for a $1 off every adult in your party.
One printing does for all; saving paper and ink.
Take a look - our Sneak Preview page:
http://www.bright-star-promotions.com/S … otions.htm
Tell your friends too and bring them along. Introduce them to teddy bear collecting!
See you there!
Bearhugs, Valerie Rogers
www.bright-star-promotions.com
Bears&Buds July Teddy Bear Magazine is here!
Happy Summer! The 4th of July and Canada Day!
Bears&Bud's feature artist this month is Kay Cooper, Cooper Bears, from Perth, Australia. Her passion for making teddy bears grew from a kit her husband gave her 20 years ago!
See the Newest and Most Wanted Bears in The What's New Section which is just like an online show this is where you can buy bears and buds directly from our Artists-Members. Buy now and every day - the pages are open 24/7.
New Feature, "Sew Many Bears . . . Sew Little Time" part one, by The Michauds
Also see our complete teddy bear Show Calendar, enjoy the Show Review Pages anc check out the News Section, Kid's Corner and thanks to Martha Burch, we now are featuring a Suppliers List.
Ken appraises vintage bears in "Ken Knows Bears" Section!
Unlike printed magazine that often get tossed away or recycled, Bears&Buds has an archive of past feature articles....so you never have missed a thing! You'll find them in The Past section.
www.bearsandbuds.com/index.html
Visit our site often and keep discovering all the vast pages! We have over 500 articles online!
Please pass our web site link on to your friends too.
Bearhugs,
Valerie Rogers
Executive Editor and Publisher of Bears&Buds
Hi talented needlefelters.
Bearg&Buds invites you to enter the URSA Awards competition and show our worldwide readers your marvelous needlefelted creations.
Hurry Hurry, the entries close on June 19th, and you can request a short extension to enter.
Go to www.bearsandbuds.com and click on the URSA icon for the rules and entry form.
Can't wait to see what you'll enter that will dazzle our readers for your votes!
Bearhugs,
Valerie Rogers
Publisher/Executive Editor
Enter the URSA Awards Competition today! Sponsored by www.bearsandbuds.com
Dear Teddy Bear Artist,
We invite you to compete in the 7th Annual URSA Awards Competition which is open to all teddy bear
and soft sculpture artists worldwide!
You'll compete for prestigious awards, prizes, ribbons, gifts and cash cards!
There is no jury.... ALL bears entered are shown and voted on by our readers.
Click on www.bearsandbuds.com then find the URSA icons.
All the information is there including a safe and secure online entry application.
What will you enter to dazzle our voters?
We'll be waiting for your entry..... before June 19th!
Don't miss this chance to be seen and to win prizes.
Have a creative day!
Bearhugs,
Valerie Rogers
Publisher/Executive Editor
www.bearsandbuds.com
Now in our 7th year of online teddy bear magazine publication.
The latest issue of Bears&Buds features Pat Lyons, Free Spirit Bears and Creations from Arizona.
You'll discover how she became involved with teddy bear making plus marvel at her Steampunk creations.
We have over 500 online articles, how-to-do, feature stories and articles about bears and teddy bear collecting.
Most of Bears&Buds is FREE TO READ - so grab a cup of coffee and sit back and browse the What's New Section where our Professional Artist Members show their latest creations...and many are for sale too!
Enjoy reading www.bearsandbuds.com/index.html today!
Bearhugs,
Valerie Rogers
Publisher and Executive Editor
Inviting all teddy bear and soft sculpture artists to enter the 7th Annual URSA Awards Competition!
19 challenging categories including the pattern challenge!
It's easy to enter. Wonderful prizes, awards, surprizes and cash!
You do not need to be a member of Bears&Buds to enter....this is a worldwide competition.
Every entry is shown and voted on by our magazine readers!
There is NO jury to discard your marvelous creation before they are seen.
Go to www.bearsandbuds.com and click on the URSA icon for details.
What will you enter to dazzle the readers for their votes?
If you have any questions, read the FAQ page or email me!
Can't wait to see what you are entering.
Bearhugs,
Valerie Rogers
Publisher of Bears&Buds the online, monthly teddy bear magazine read around the world!
Winning is so much fun!
Wonderful awards, prizes, surprises, ribbons, gift and cash cards!
Which of the 19 categories will you enter?
Presenting the 7th Annual Bears&Buds URSA Awards Competition . . .2012 Contest Categories - (M = multiple pieces)
Category 1 - Wee Little Bare Bears or Buds, 5 inches and under, all materials
Category 2 - Wee Little Outfitted Bears or Buds, 5 inches and under, all materials
Category 3 - Medium Bare Bears or Buds, 6 to 11 inches, all materials
Category 4 - Medium Outfitted Bears or Bud, 6 to 11 inches, all materials.
Category 5 - Large Bears or Buds, 12 to 24 inches, undressed, all materials.
Category 6 - Large Bears or Buds, 12 to 24 inches dressed, all materials.
Category 7 - Hugely Huggable Bears or Buds, 25 inches or greater, all materials.
Category 8 - Needle Felted Bears or Buds, dress or undressed, all sizes.
Category 9 - Friends and Pairs - Vignettes, 2 or more pieces, all materials, all sizes. M
Category 10 - Crochet Bears and Buds, all sizes, bare or outfitted.
Category 11 - Polar Bear - all sizes, all materials. M
Category 12 - Panda Bears - all sizes, all materials. M
Category 14 - Costumed - Fairies, Clowns, Halloween, Angels, Gollies,
all sizes, all materials. M
Category 15 - Animal Kingdom - Tigers, lions, raccoons, mice, elephants, giraffes,
bunnies, monkeys, ladybugs, bees, hedgehogs, birds etc. all sizes, all
materials
Category 16 - Furry Pals - Cats, and Dogs, all sizes, all materials.
Category 17 - Father Christmas, Santa, Elf bears, all sizes, all materials. M
Category 18 - Widely Weird - all sizes, all materials. M
Category 19 - "It's All The Same Pattern" - Bunny - all sizes all materials,
no outfits.
Go to www.bearsandbuds.com then lick on the URSA icons to enter.
New online entry form.
Secure site.
Every bear/bud entered is shown. No jury to eliminate your entry.
We can't wait to see what you'll be entering to dazzle our voters.
Bearhugs
Valerie Rogers
It feels good to win!
Enter your bears and buds in the 7th Annual URSA Awards Competition sponsored by Bears&Buds, the monthly online teddy bear magazine since 2005
Entry forms online now until June 19th.
Every bear/bud entered is seen by our readers.
Prizes, Prestigious awards, gifts, cash cards and so much more!
You do not have to be a member of www.bearsandbuds.com to enter!
This is a world wide competition!
What will you enter to dazzle our readers for votes?
See our web site for details.
Bearhugs
Valerie Rogers
Publisher/Executive Editor
Happy Mother's Day to all our Moms!
Bears&Bud's feature artist this month is Gloria Chan, Gloria's Handicrafts from Hong Kong. She is highly enthusiastic about her bear making and bringing artist bears to the attention of Chinese collectors. You'll enjoy meeting her and seeing her bears in this month's issue!
The What's New Pages are just like an online show where you can buy bears and buds directly from our Artists-Members. Buy now and every day - the pages are open 24/7. We feature the newest creations by our talented Professional Artists. We celebrate Spring and Panda bears!
Bears&Buds invites all teddy bear and soft sculpture artists to enter the 7th Annual URSA Awards Competition. Entry forms are available now and until June 19th. What will you enter to dazzle the readers for their votes?
Ever wonder if your beloved old teddy bear is worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars? Our feature "Ken Knows Bears" is where you'll discover more about vintage bears. Ken offers online appraisals for bears and toys.
Check out the News, Kid's Corner and Collector's Sections for more informative and exciting articles about teddy bears and live bears too!
Unlike printed magazine that often get tossed away or recycled, Bears&Buds has an archive of past feature articles....so you never have missed a thing! You'll find them in The Past section.
Visit our site often and keep discovering all the vast pages! We have over 500 articles online!
Have a wonderful day and thank you for reading our online magazine.
Valerie Rogers
Publisher/Executive Editor
Greetings Talented Bear Artists!
What will you enter in the 7th Annual URSA Awards Competition to dazzle the readers/voters?
Enter now and until June 19th.
All entries will be seen by all our site viewers. No jury to delete your entry!
19 challenging categories! fabulous awards, recognition, gifts and cash prizes!
Read the details, enter today!
http://www.bearsandbuds.com/compete/Off … gazine.asp
We'll be looking for your entry!
Have a creative day!
Bearhugs,
Valerie Rogers
Publisher/Executive Editor of www.bearandbuds.com
Happy Spring!
Happy Easter!
Bears&Bud's feature artist this month is Judith Malamud, Beaubears from Florida. Her fashion career lead her to doll and bear making. You'll enjoy meeting her and seeing her bears in this month's issue!
The What's New Pages are just like an online show where you can buy bears and buds directly from our Artists-Members. Buy now and every day - the pages are open 24/7. We feature the newest creations by our talented Professional Artists. We celebrate Spring and Panda bears!
Tommy's Story is one of many found in the Michauds' book called Bears Repeating. Every bear has a history. You'll enjoy each and every story; bringing a smile or a tear to your face. Order your copy today - signed and autographed and offered to Bears&Buds readers at a discount.
Bears&Buds invites all teddy bear and soft sculpture artists to enter the 7th Annual URSA Awards Competition. Entry forms are available now and until June 19th. What will you enter to dazzle the readers for their votes?
Unlike printed magazine that often get tossed away or recycled, Bears&Buds has an archive of past feature articles....so you never have missed a thing! You'll find them in The Past section.
Visit our site www.bearsandbuds.com often and keep discovering all the vast pages! We have over 500 articles online!
Bearhugs,
Valerie
Bears&Buds, the online monthly teddy bear magazine, invites all teddy bear and soft sculpture artists to enter the URSA Awards Competition.
New online entry forms are available now and until June 19, 2012
Compete with artists worldwide!
19 categories and new pattern challenge!
All entries are shown and voted on by Bears&Buds readers and site visitors.
Win prestigious awards, recognitions, ribbons, gifts, prizes and cash cards!
Read all about it
http://www.bearsandbuds.com/compete/Off … gazine.asp
What will you enter to dazzle the voters?
Have a creative day and I look forward to seeing your marvelous entries.
Bearhugs
Valerie Rogers
The February issue of Bears&Buds has been published.
Filled with wonderful bears, articles, features and how-2's
See fabulous new bears in The What's New Section.
Over 500 online articles!
This month we honor our Professional Artist-Members who have been with us since 2005~ way to go!!
Bears do talk to us. What do you think the bear is saying? It's a fun to enter!
Go to www.bearsandbuds.comand click on the colorful icons to learn more
Thank you for reading Bears&Buds!
Bearhugs
Valerie Rogers
Publisher/Executive Editor
Happy New Year all.
The January issue of www.bearsandbuds.com featured Martha Burch of Martha Bears!
Meet this talented artists through our web pages!
Take the challenge and tell us "What is the Antique Bear saying to you?" as we know bears do talk to us!
There are many more features for you to enjoy!
Have a creative week!
Bearhugs,
Valerie Rogers
Publisher/Executive Editor
Check out our section in www.bearsandbuds.com called "Ken Knows Bears"
That is where Ken Yenke offers appraisals through emails.
Cute bear!
Valerie
Shop for the Holidays!
We have the newest teddy bears and over 500 online articles just for you!
Meet Heidi Schaefer, Edenbaren from Dreieich, Germany. Learn how she loved working with her hands lead to a successful teddy bear business. Heidi loves competitions and is an award winning teddy bear artist!
Be the first to see the Holiday dressed Bears and Buds!Just like an online show you can buy bears and buds directly from our Artists-Members in the What's New Pages. You don't have to wait for special dates and times to view our online show! Buy now and every day - the pages are open 24/7. We feature the newest creations by our talented Professional Artists!
The Michaud's believe, like we all do, that Bears Talk to Us. Join the fun and tell us what you think the bear is saying! Top results will be published in January's issue!
Now offering vintage Teddy Bear Appraisals by eMails. Ever wonder if your beloved old teddy bear is worth $10,000.00? Our feature "Ken Know Bears" is where you'll discover more about vintage bears. Ken offers online appraisals for bears and toys.
New to our monthly magazine is Monica Spicer, Australia's award winning teddy bear artist, who shares her bear making techniques in online tutorials.
Bears&Buds complete teddy bear show list. Visit a show near you by looking in our Show Calendar!
Couldn't travel to a show, then see the Show Review Pages too!
Time to sit back and browse through all the newest pages of our online, monthly teddy bear magazine! www.bearsandbuds.com
Visit our site often and keep discovering all the vast pages! We have over 500 articles online! Please pass our web site link on to your friends too.
Bearhugs,
Valerie Rogers
Executive Editor and Publisher of www.bearsandbuds.com
eMail: editor@bearsandbuds.com
Bears&Buds is a Green Publication
Hi Everyone!
Bears&Buds, the online teddy bear magazine is offering online teddy bear appraisals.
Could your vintage bear be worth $10,000.00?
Ken Yenke will appraise your bear from the photos you send to us.
Click on this link for more information and read "Ken Knows Bears" articles.
http://www.bearsandbuds.com/KenYenke-Ar … gazine.asp
Learn more about teddy bear collecting by reading www.bearsandbuds.c om each month!
Bearhugs,
Valerie
Publisher/Executive Editor of www.bearsandbuds.com
Bears&Buds, the online teddy bear magazine is offering online teddy bear appraisals.
Could your vintage bear be worth $10,000.00?
Ken Yenke will appraise your bear from the photos you send to us.
Click on this link for more information and read "Ken Knows Bears" articles.
http://www.bearsandbuds.com/KenYenke-Ar … gazine.asp
Learn more about teddy bear collecting by reading www.bearsandbuds.c om each month!
Bearhugs,
Valerie
Publisher/Executive Editor of www.bearsandbuds.com
Hi Everyone!
Our Exciting Fall Issue! We have over 500 online articles just for you!
Meet Julia Ronamchenko, YulaBears from Siberia, Russia. You'll discover that our love for teddy bears stems from our childhood and stretches around the world. She's an award winning 'hot' Siberian teddy bear artist!
Just like an online show you can buy bears and buds directly from our Artists-Members in the What's New Pages. You don't have to wait for special dates and times to view our online show! Buy now and every day - the pages are open 24/7. We feature the newest creations by our talented Professional Artists! Be the first to see the Bears and Buds!
The Michaud's write about Building a Quality Teddy Bear Collection!
Feel the excitement as the URSA Award Competition winners receive their awards' packages!
New to our monthly magazine is Monica Spicer, Australia's award winning teddy bear artist, who shares her bear making techniques in online tutorials. This month learn how to close a back seam properly!
Check out the News Section for more informative and exciting articles about teddy bears and live bears too!
You don't have to be a kid to enjoy the Kid's Corner for stories about Bears, Pandas, Polar Bears and animals. Enjoy the videos and photo essays plus some interesting animal stories and wacky shoes!
Collector-Members log in and see videos, articles and learn more about real bears and teddy bear collecting. Password required.
We offer online vintage Teddy Bear Appraisals. Ever wonder if your beloved old teddy bear is worth $10,000.00? Our feature "Ken Know Bears" is where you'll discover more about vintage bears. Ken offers online appraisals for bears and toys.
Order your book today! The Michaud's reviews the newest Winnie The Pooh Book; "The Life and Times of the Read Winnie-The-Pooh" As an added bonus, Bears&Buds readers can order the book at a reduced price! If you love Pooh, you just 'have-to-have' this book! We ship the day PayPal funds are received.
Bears&Buds complete teddy bear show list. Visit a show near you by looking in our Show Calendar!
Couldn't travel to a show, then see the Show Review Pages too!
Time to sit back and browse through all the newest pages of our online, monthly teddy bear magazine!
www.bearsandbuds.com
Visit our site often and keep discovering all the vast pages! We have over 500 articles online! Please pass our link on to your friends too.
Bearhugs,
Valerie Rogers
Executive Editor and Publisher of www.bearsandbuds.com
eMail: editor@bearsandbuds.com
Bears&Buds is a Green Publication
Bears&Buds is proud to announce the 2011 URSA Award Competition Winners. We won't spoil the surprise of who won the URSA Major-Best Overall Award.... discover this talented artist when you link to the URSA Winner's page found on the table of contents!
Just like an online show you can buy bears and buds directly from our Artists-Members in the What's New Pages. You don't have to wait for special dates and times. Buy now and every day - the pages are open 24/7. We feature the newest creations by our talented Professional Artists! Over 70 new bears are on display. Be the first to see the Bears and Buds!
Introducing a new writer to our Bears&Buds' Staff. Dee Mason from England. You'll enjoy her features in "Dee's Teddy Tales From Across The Pond" articles.
New to our monthly magazine is Monica Spicer, Australia's award winning teddy bear artist, who shares her bear making techniques in online tutorials.
Check out the News Section, the Kid's Corner and Collector-Members log in and see videos, articles and learn more about real bears and teddy bear collecting.
Fill the pendant necklace with your favorite collectible photograph and attract conversation; becoming a walking billboard. New item for the collector and the artist!
Ever wonder if your beloved old teddy bear is worth $10,000.00? Our new feature "Ken Know Bears" is where you'll discover more about vintage bears. Ken offers online appraisals for bears and toys.
Bears&Buds complete teddy bear show list. Visit a show near you by looking in our Show Calendar! Couldn't travel to a show, then see the Show Review Pages too!
We have over 500 articles online!
Please pass our www.bearsandbuds.com link on to your friends too.
Bearhugs,
Valerie Rogers
Publisher/Executive Editor of www.bearsandbuds.com
I do not think they have this book in Audio - but I will check.
Bearhugs, Valerie
Hi Everyone,
The New Winnie-the-Pooh Book, "The Life and Times of the Real Winnie-the-Pooh has been reviewed by The Michaud's and appears in the latest issue of Bears&Buds.
Order your copy of the New Winnie-the-Pooh, at a discounted, pre-publication price offer for our Bears&Buds' readers! http://www.bearsandbuds.com/Michauds-ar … ndBuds.asp
Thank you for reading www.bearsandbuds.com-- with over 500 articles!
We are growing... come join us!
Bearhugs,
Valerie Rogers
Publisher/Executive Editor
Hi Everyone!
Have you cast your one vote for your favorite bear, bud or artist in the Finals for the URSA Awards Compitition?
The artists are vying for the URSA Major-Best Overall Award.
It will be hard to pick just one!
The winners will be announced in the October issue of www.bearsandbuds.com
Thank you for voting!
Bearhugs,
Valerie Rogers
Publisher/Executive Editor of Bears&Buds, the online teddy bear magazine, read monthly around the World!
