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I have finally got round to adding some pictures of the event on Sunday onto the event website. I share a few here, but there are lots more on the website for those who are interested: www.teddybearartistevent.co.uk
This is what the venue looked like when I arrived.......
......and about 5 hours later it looked like this:
Putting out the banner (it was already really hot outside at this time, and it was only 7:00am!!)
A small display I did about 'What is an Artist Bear?'
My stall.
The raffle table - there were some fabulous prizes!!!
The challenge - Spring
The challenge - Autumn
The challenge - Summer
The challenge - Winter
There are more pictures of the challenge entries on the event website.
More pics in next post.....
We presented Kathy Martin with a thank you gift for all of her hard work in promoting artist bears whilst editor of Teddy Bear Scene:
A few general pictures:
People voting in the challenge:
Don't forget - if you missed out this year, we are doing it all over again on 7th June 2009!!!!!
What a fantastic show Samantha - you did such a great job transforming that empty room. I do so like your extra little touches - the balloons, the what are artist bears display. You must be so pleased with how everything turned out.
Past Time BearsSoooooo awesome, Samantha - great photos and super wonderful show! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
It looks like you had an awesome show! I wish I could have been there...Just looking at the photos gives me a rush!!!! 
Kristina
Patsy Lake BearsFantastic effort Sam you really worked hard on it all. I am so glad that you had a good show of people and everyone sold well.
DoodlebearsGreat photos Samantha, and once again thanks for such a fantastic show. I'm looking forwards to the next one.
Hugs, Jane. 
q.D.paToOtieSWow, gorgeous photos! Looks like you did a great job Samantha! Congratulations to you and all the artists who participated!!!
Seamore CollectiblesThank you for sharing all the pictures of the event. It was just marvelous to see a room transformed into a beautiful room of terrific looking bears.
Thanks for all the photos Samantha, it looks wonderful, and a great success by all reports, very well done to you, you should be so so proud of yourself :clap: :dance:
Happy Little Souls:clap: :clap: :clap: Well done Samantha, :clap: :clap: :clap:
What a great job you've done, it's so awesome that all of your hard work paid off!
The show looked absolutely Spectacular! Spectacular!
Thanks to everyone for the great pictures, oh how I wish I could have been there!
Mel
looks like the show was fantastic!! :dance: :dance:
Cat Gabriel CraftsLooks like it was a roaring success Samantha, congratulations :clap: :clap:
Samantha the show looked just beautiful!!! Wonderful job :clap: :clap: :clap:
Kiprie BearsThanks Samantha !!!
what a wonderful show !!!!!!!!! Your table is fantastic !!! 
samantha - you did AMAZING
wow looks like you have been organising events for years
i am sooo sorry that with having a tiny baby and feeding her i had to say no to this event
please please please can i come next year ???
bounce bounce !
cat xxx
