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The lastest issue of Bears&Buds features the 2010 URSA Awards Competition Winners. And who won the URSA Major - Best Over-all?
Hear from each of the artists, in their own words and marvel at their creative pieces. They all "Reached For The Sparkling Stars" and found the true meaning of URSA.
The October-November Sweepstakes Give-Away is now open for registration. Enter and you might win CARL by Michele Seraphim or Seraphim Bears; he's quite a character. Drawing will be on November 12th arriving in time for Christmas! We thank Michele for your fabulous donation to the Sweepstakes Give-Away. You can see the past winners too! Nothing to buy, just register to win.
The Michaud's have just finished a 4 month study on the State of the Teddy Bear industry in a very informative publication titled "Riding the Teddy Bear Coaster" Order your copy today! It's a wonderful insight to our hobby - are you part of the Mega Million Dollar Industry? Their report benefits artists, manufacturers and event promoters - where and how to market your bears? And for Collectors who'd like to know more about the value of their collection; a wonderful tool to tuck in amongst your insurance papers. See www.bearsandbuds.comor www.bright-star-promotions.comfor ordering information.
In each issue of Bears&Buds you'll find very interesting articles, features and how-to do information including many online videos.
Grab a cup of hot chocolate and set back, enjoy each bear/bud in The What's New Section as you browse through our hundreds of pages!
Check out the Teddy Bear Show Schedule and attend one of the shows closest to you! There is a special magical feeling when you see the bears and meet the talented artists around the world!
Congratulations to all who have entered and ALL WHO HAVE WON the 5th Annual URSA Awards Competition. Thanks to all who voted as you are the sole judges in this world-wide competition.
A big round of applause for everyone!
Artists: What will you enter next year in the URSA Awards to dazzle the voters?
Online URSA Awards entry forms will be available in March 2011.
Bearhugs!
Valerie Rogers
Publisher/Executive Editor
