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MadebyAnnaI feel like I should be writing to 'Dear Abby'
But I need help trying to get my husband to see the light. I like to collect other artists' bears. My husband doesn't get it. When I purchase a bear he will state ' Why are you buying a bear when you can make one' ..And I explain.."I can't make a bear like this..or I don't make this style of bear." I have yet to complete my large bear I started as I am intimidated by it's rather large face!! he's a great husband ..except this little glitch . Any suggestions ? 
Posts: 1,836It's an appreciation for the art, that's what I told my hub the first time I bought an artist bear. Yes, I create in the same field...but I also collect the art I appreciate. Artists don't usually fill their homes with their own work, they tend to fill it with the styles and works that inspire them and speak to them.
Knitters still buy sweaters, Chefs can still order out 
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~Chrissi
Can't wait to see your big bear...betcha he's a cutie!
MadebyAnnaThat's a very nice way to put it..I will try that ! Thank you for the advice.
Laurie Lou BearsI love to collect other artists bears and even if you love your own bears it doesn't stop you loving and enjoying other artists work.I usually tell my husband that it inspires me to look at other artists work or if necessary I just have to sulk and say I never have anything that I like-that usually works
Laurie :hug:
Cleathero CreationsDoes he collect tools? You can point out he has different tools that do a similar thing. It is what he likes. Hubby doesn't collect bears but he collects live birds so he leaves me alone LOL.
He may never get it but as long as it doesn't cause arguments...
Oh me too! I have the same problem with my hubby he just doesn't get it! I love to collect other artists work which I admire so much and know I can't make and is not my style I have lost count of the many times that I have tried explaining, gave up years ago so just keep quiet now 
:hug: Lyn
bears by beesley TMAwe! I hear you! Such an awesome question and you have made me smile from ear to ear. I read your post to my Hubby Garnet and he agreed! With your Husband of course!
Hugs Louise
Posts: 8,574How cute! Love the question!
I explained it to Rick this way....Nancy, or Judi or Sue Ann or Kimmy or.....made it...that makes it special-they put their love and effort and blood and sweat and tears into this bear, just for me! I have to have it.
It works every time....so far.....but I do try not to press my luck......
Good Luck!
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dilu
This is such an interesting topic. Chrissi, you said it all so well. I take the easy way out I'm afraid "What he doesn't know won't hurt him". My husband doesn't recognise a new bear sat in the middle of my hug!!.
Melbourne, AustraliaI must be very lucky! Glenn loves bears as much as I do, so I never have a problem.
But he does have a chuckle when I spend all I earn at a show on everyone else's bears!
Chaska, MinnesotaI get the same thing..."why buy it when you can make it"....I just tell my Michael, "because I want it that is why I am buying it"....He says "o.k.". End of story....
MadebyAnnaYou guys are funny and I am glad to hear I am not alone Christine ...I think I have been stupid !! My husband NEVER notices anything either..I think I will keep my mouth quiet ..He'll notice something is a little different when he feels lots of little eyes staring at him while he is watching tv.
Cleathero Creations:crackup:
He'll start feeling paranoid and think they are breeding.
Back Road BearsUm.... quite often my collectors are also bear artists. We support each other's business by buying each other's bears. In fact, when I first started, my best customer was also an artist.... she gave me the courage to keep at it and strengthen my abilities. You could be helping someone else in this way by buying one of their bears and your hubby needs to realize that likely other bear artists are helping to support your bear business by buying your bears.
Or he may be like lots of 'em and never get it!
