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Doing a bit of a happy dance here - the new Teddys Kreativ has a (long-awaited) article about me!
I was first approached about the article late last year, and it finally made it......
There's also a pic of Marion's TOBY winner, and I noticed that the next issue will carry a feature about Tina's Tinybears...... a bit of a long wait though - won't be out till next January
And while on the magazine topic - I noticed the pic of the cover of the new Teddybear & Friends on one of Mindy's posts - isn't that a gorgeous Bebbins bear ??? Yay, Yvonne - nice one!!!
big huggies
Maria
O.K. - for those who wanted to see the article.....
q.D.paToOtieSCongrats Maria! Well deserved I might add as I have always admired your work.
And yes, Yvonne's cover bear is smashing as well!
puca bearsAaaawww, thanks Lisa! Actually, I was thinking of you this morning, while leafing through the magazine - remember Harvey the moon(ing) bear - the one you liked so much?...he got a whole page pic to himself!
I was a bit gob-smacked tho - the list of my "artistic endeavours" seems to have grown.... now including carpet knotting and furniture upholstery...WHAT?????????????????? STRANGE........
big huggies
Maria :hug: :hug:
Bears by JodiMaria , thats wonderful !! It is so exciting to see your self in print !! And your bears are really nice so I bet it looks really good. Can you share it ? So we all can see ?
puca bearsThanks, folks!
And Jodi - I'll get the pages scanned in at the weekend...... Jeremy (he who knows how to work the scanner) is away, working in Italy (lucky him!)........me - I'm the great luddite......proud that I can DO emails and such, but hopeless when it comes to anything technical.
Having said that, my achievement of the week.......I managed to work the VCR...........don't laugh!!!!!
big huggies
Maria
Congratulations Maria!!!! I've also been admiring your bears for a bit now... 
how awesome that they are in print now!!!
Hugz,
Laura
Past Time Bears:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: 
They're all wonderful, but that guy pulling up his pants (Harvey?) is extra special!!
Yay, you! Is this a German magazine? I've not seen one of those yet. Do please post a scan if/when you can. I'd love to see it!
Congratulations to you too Maria! :clap: :clap: and thanks for your lovely comments 
........we can both do a happy dance :dance: :dance: :dance:
Hugs Yvonne :hug:
Maria congratulations, thats brilliant news :dance: :dance: :dance:
Pauline
puca bearsThanks again, everyone.....it is such a thrill to see your own bears in print!
SHELLI - yes it is a German magazine - they have FOUR here! Teddys is one I don't actually subscribe to, but often buy...........I went foraging for it this morning (we live in a village, and it's not easy to come by here!) - got home, and lo and behold, they had sent me a free copy - really nice of them!
It's nice to see them covering international artists - an article in this issue about an Irish lady....next issue, our very own Tina (Tiny Bears), and Jennie Sandahl told me that she has also been approached, so she should appear some time next year.
I'll get the article scanned in over the weekend and post it
big huggies all round
Maria
TinyBearCongratulations maria
I haven´t got my issue yet, but can´t wait to see it - and the january issue too ofcouse :dance:
Congrats Maria!!! :clap: :clap: :clap:
Hugs,
:clap: :clap: :clap: Congratulations, Maria. I told you, there is always a bright spot after some darker ones! Will have to get this issue on my next visit to Germany :clap: :clap: :clap:
Huggies,
Marion 
puca bearsMany thanks, Tina, Gijzette and Marion! :hug: :hug:
And MARION - I have a spare copy, thanks to Teddys(!) - can send it to you..........do I have the right address......
St Andrews bvd???
When are you back over here?
huggies
Maria
WienMaria, congratulations! :clap: :dance:
Can´t wait to see the scanned journal!
Well done!
Gaby
puca bearsThanks Gaby!
Sorry to hear you're not so well.................
oh, and thanks for posting the cheezburger link - love it!
big huggies
Maria :hug: :hug:
tEDDIE bearsHarvey erinnert mich an mich.
dusty attic bearsCongratulations Maria. Just love that mooning bear!!!!
puca bearsAAwwww thanks, Ellen..........must admit to being quite chuffed - it was worht the long wait!
And Ed - hmmm......the original of the Harvey design was inspired (!) by a mooning Bart Simpson on the parcel shelf of a neighbourhood kid's car!!!! The bear has become a bit of a bete noir....I positively HATE making the same bear again, but this has proved to be a really popular design. I've tweaked him around a few times, just to make him more interesting to make, and Harvey was my first attempt a needle felting a face.
big huggies
Maria :hug: :hug:
Waggle BearsWonderful, Maria. Thanks for posting the pictures; don't know what the article says, but the bears are terrific. What's the story with Harvey? Is is mooning us? He's adorable.
Congratulations Maria What a great article and your bears are amazing -Great job :clap:
How funny that Harvey was inspired, by a mooning Bart Simpson - that is lovely!
Hugs
Carolyn
RainebearsCongratulations Maria :dance: :dance: :clap:
Laraine
WienMaria, great! I was already curious about the pix!
Kixx is even more cuter full size!
And Harvey of course... what a great idea!
The little devil really has something rrrr to him 
Well done!!!!!! Smashing!
Gaby
puca bearsThanks again, everyone! no matter how exciting it is to see your very own bears in print, it is always ten times better when shared with like-minded friends!
And yes - Harvey.....one of a line descended from an inspiration (if you could call it that!) - Bart Simpson, no less!!!
big huggies to you all
Maria :hug: :hug: :hug:
