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I'm afraid I'm going to blow my own trumpet as yesterday I came 'first' in category nine of the British Bear Artist Awards 2007.
It was a very wet and windy day in Brighton but my spirits were lifted by coming first for
'Bear Makers for less than 18mths'.
My entry was my first teddy I've made so maybe I will have to include teddy friends with my rabbits more often.
The standard of work in all categories was wonderful and the work put into some of the larger pieces was just amazing.
Well done to everyone else and also to everyone who was shortlisted.
Best wishes
Shelly.
Bumpkin BearsDear Shelly, wonderful news - well done, I just adore your rabbits and together with teddy friends they are soo sweet 
I'm glad you had a lovely day. You don't happen to know any other results from the awards do you, such as category 4 (bears 16" and above undressed)?
HUGS
Catherine x
Hello Shelly, 
That is absolutely brilliant news!! CONGRATULATIONS!! You must be on cloud nine today, and so well deserved!
Clever bunny!!
Hugs
Marilyn
Well done! I knew you'd win when I saw your entry 
My bear Marmite came Third in the same category, which I'm pretty pleased with as I'd only been making bears for five months at that point!
Seamore CollectiblesO'h how exciting and congratulations to you Shelly and the other winners.
Please, if you have any pictures we'd love to see them.
Is it possible for one of you kind ladies to post any other winners? I was unable to attend and I was in Category 11 and am just thrilled to see all the winners.
Oh..Shelly.. Well done, I'm so thrilled for you!!!!! Huge CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Hugs Yvonne
Cincinnati, OhioCongratulations, Shelley! Well deserved award for you!!! :clap: :clap: :clap:
Congratulations, Shelly i am so pleased for you :clap: :clap: :hug: :hug:
Hugs
Vicki
puca bearsWell done, Shelly :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: You must be one very happy BUNNY - sorry, couldn't resist that!!!
big huggies
Maria :hug: :hug:
Shelly,
Congratulations on your award. I also love your rabbits and the bear is very sweet. :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Hugs,
Congratulations, Shelly!! :clap:
And well done to everyone who took part!!
Beary hugs,
Christine
Well done! I knew you'd win when I saw your entry
Congratulations do you have photo of your bear I can't remember all the winners?
Thanks to everyone for your support 
.......I have been celebrating by painting my new work room ........back to reality!! But when it's done I'm going to put a shelf up and put my illuminated award on it. I may never get another!!! 
Shelly
Congratulations, Shelly!! :clap:
And well done to everyone who took part!!
Beary hugs,
Christine
Thanks Christine . I'm really sorry that your circumstances didn't allow you to be there.
Best wishes
Shelly.
LuxembearsCongratulations Shelly and Chloe :dance: :clap: :dance: :clap: :dance: :clap: You must be thrilled!!! Your work is darling!
And many congratulations back to you too Judi, you're entries were fantastic!!! :dance:
I can't imagine the hours of work you must have put into them .
Well done
Shelly.
Dolls N DreamsCongrats that is wonderful!!! :hug:
Your entry so deserved to win Shelly. Adorable bear and rabbit! Many, many congratulations. :clap:
Regards
Lisa
Past Time BearsWhat a cute little couple, that bear/rabbit! Big congrats, Shelly, for a well-deserved award. Chloe - - - I'm very proud of you, too, Girl! Way to go!
Thanks again everyone !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your comments are lovely.
Well done! I knew you'd win when I saw your entry
Oh I didn't realise you were Hegderow bears, your avatar name threw me! Well I actually had you down as the winner LOL . Yes you do get an illuminated plaque too!!
Shelly
Newcastle, OntarioCongragulations Shelly! What a wonderful accomplishment - you must be over the moon!
hugs,
Brenda
Laurie Lou BearsCongratulations Shelly :clap: :dance: :clap: :dance: :clap: :dance:
Laurie :hug:
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: CONGRATULATIONS!
Thanks again everyone !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your comments are lovely.
Gantaeno wrote:Well done! I knew you'd win when I saw your entry
Oh I didn't realise you were Hegderow bears, your avatar name threw me! Well I actually had you down as the winner LOL . Yes you do get an illuminated plaque too!!
Shelly
Aww thanks Shelly, that means a lot to me! I was very new to this all then (and I'm not much better four months on!), so third means an awful lot to me, especially as i could not be there myself... anyone know anything about the second place entry at all?
Yeah, I was Hedgerow Bears until I finally accepted that, although I love love LOVE traditional bears like Wee Scones and Aletas and everone elese, I physically cannot create one So yeah, all my pieces are Luglies now: ugly, lovely and PROUD! 
It LIGHTS UP!?!? *dies and floats off to her happy place*
What an adorable pair! Congratulations!
/bearhugs,
Well Done Shelly, fabulous news :clap: and to everyone else :clap: well done all :dance:
