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Hopping into Spring - the April issue of Bears&Buds, the online monthly teddy bear magazine, has been published.
Bunnies are everywhere along with bears and their buds! Enjoy hopping to each page that is full of exciting photographs and news.
Introducing this month is Bearleigh Bears; Susan Leigh from Australia who is our featured artist.
See how she was introduced to the world of teddy bears.
Terry Michaud says "Men are Taking Over the World of Teddy Bears" in his informative article.
Meet Theodore from the Royal BC Museum and marvel at a 12 year old who collected 30,000 bears for the children in Haiti. Catch up on all the latest bear happenings and watch funny animal videos all in The News Section
In the Kid's Corner you find Tire Art, Joh Pugh wall artist and see the Invasion of the Teddy Bears. No teddy bears were hurt during the filming!
Wishing for a special bear? Check out the Wish List page. You buy directly from the artist.
Coming in Mid-April is another Sweepstakes Give-Away. You could be the winner! It is easy to enter and no purchase is required.
Artists are invited to enter the 5th Annual URSA Awards Competition. Entry forms are online now until June 12. Collectors and our site visitors will begin voting in July.
We need your help too. Please fill out our survey about teddy bear collecting. This information is very valuable to collectors, artists and event promoters. It is easy and anonymous. The report will be available later in the year.
Thank you for reading Bears&Buds each month and helping spread the word about Teddy Bear Collecting! Click her to begin reading www.bearsandbuds.com
Bearhugs,
Valerie Rogers
Publisher/Executive Editor
www.bearsandbuds.com
