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Dilu Oct 22, 2005

I just got my newest issue of Teddy Bear Review!

As always there is so much to look at and see,  Louise and Garnet's little polar bear is in there and looks great!  Congrats to Louise and Garnet.

But the really big news.....has this already been posted and I missed it?

There is an article on fabulous bear eyes......and I didn't have to check the caption to knows whose eyes where the first 2 examples in the story!

Yep, our very own Shelli, who has, through the past months on TT, been so giving of information on how to create beautiful eyes.

Christine Pike wrote the article and it also has eyes Christine has done as well as other artists.....but Shell's eyes were front and center....or am I unabashedly biased.....I don't know, I don't care, they are beautiful and we are all so proud of you Shelli.

Congratulations Shelli, you deserve it, and now the whole world knows it!

:dance: :hug: :dance: :hug: :dance: :hug: :dance: :hug: :dance: :hug:

Now, I just got this mag, so I haven't had a chance to play my game-how many TT folks can I find......you'll have to wait

shantell Oct 22, 2005

Congrats Shelli...and everyone else who made the "cut".  I have to get myself a subscription...can you believe I don't have one yet.  Is this the magazine I should start out with? 

:hug:

Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorOct 22, 2005

Thanks, Dilu.  I (finally!) got my copy just a few days ago, and was -- to quote our international friends -- totally CHUFFED about my coverage in it.  I pretty much felt like I OWNED that magazine from cover to cover, I got to be featured so many times.  Wow!  What a huge thrill and honor!

This kidn of coverage is totally new for me.  My only other published photos EVER were in:  (1) a great Tableaux-themed TBR editorial last spring (one picture of OCEANE) and (2) in the Golden Teddy nominee list.  Plus, my paid advertising, in both TBR and TB&F.  But I figure the advertising kinda doesn't "count," cause you don't get selected for it.  I find the bigger high in the compliment of being chosen for inclusion.

I'm so, so, so grateful to Christine for choosing my bears for her article, and for putting them beside hers and Denise Purrington's (Denise is even a friend of mine, and I didn't realize she would be in the article too.)  It's wonderful to be considered a peer to those two terrific artists.

I'm also incredibly grateful to TEDDY BEAR REVIEW, for being such a huge and important part of my terrific year.  Their support has been unwavering and really encouraging.  I'm still pretty new in this industry so it's meant a lot to my confidence.

I appreciate the notice, Dilu.

And, just FYI... there is a thread somewhere, which lists all the many talented TEDDY TALKERS who appear in this wonderful holiday issue.  There are more artist bears than a bearlover could know what to do with.  The holiday editorial is wonderful.

Yay, bearmakers!

Eileen Oct 22, 2005

:dance: Wonderful, Shelli!!  :dance:

How sweet it is to see talented people you actually know honored!  :hug:

It's very frustrating not to be seeing these mags    and all my buds. I got away with ordering TB&F because a neighbor's angelic 5-year-old came to the door selling subscriptions, and John couldn't say no!! "Pick something," he suggested, and I did. But while I'm still doing penance ( HA!) for the Visa bill, I dasn't order anything more. It's kinda fun to be the black sheep of the family!  :lol:

Eileen

Carolyn Green Oct 22, 2005

Way to go Shelli - that is brilliant. Big congratulations to you and all the others
that are featured in the magazine!

Hugs
Carolyn

Dilu Oct 23, 2005

Shantell

try going to Amazon-if you order both you get a break-now the downside is it takes about 3 months to get started....but it is both of them.....

And they are both wonderful-different styles-but great mags.....I couldn't chose between them now, since I have had both.

My dream would be to be able to have the ones from Australia, Canada and England.....I checked prices for overseas and yikes!  Could get a yard of mohair for that! 

Kirsten Oct 23, 2005

I buy my teddy bear reviews on Ebay, nice lady sells them and will hold onto one months, so I can get 2 months at a time, less shipping!!  I only buy them when you all say they are good!

Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorOct 23, 2005

Actually, I believe -- and please don't shoot me, Jones publishing! -- that you can actually order single copies of most magazines, bear or otherwise (including TBR), from the publisher.  Just write them a note and ask!

Densteds Oct 23, 2005

Hi Shelli,  big congrats...you certainly deserve all the accolade..a truely talented lady dedicated to her craft....  :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

and to all the other ladies featured, congratulations also..  :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

big hugs,
Denise.

lulu Oct 23, 2005

Congratulations, Shelli!  I wish I could go out and find a copy of the issue tonight!  Can't wait to see it...

You're artisitic vision and hard work are true inspirations for me.

Hooray for Shelli!

LuLu

doodlebears Celebration AmbassadorOct 23, 2005

Oh nuts! I have tried to order this magazine a trillion times and so far nothing. I would love to see the article of Shelli's about eyes so if there is anyone who would like to scan it for me I would be soooooo grateful.

Shelli a big congratulations and well done. You really do deserve to be CHUFFED by the sounds of it.  :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Congratulations to any other members who have made it in magazines this month. I have (just about) got a picture of me and one of my my bears in a magazine. It is in the report from the Hugglets show in London.

Jane

matilda Oct 23, 2005

:thumbsup:BIG CONGRATULATIONS :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

melissa Oct 23, 2005

well done Shelli!

Marie_ Oct 23, 2005

Congratulations Shelli!!! 
You really deserve it !  :hug:

Hugs/Marie

Pipa Oct 23, 2005

Congrats Shelli, how exciting having your bears and thier eyes in print !!

Terrie Oct 23, 2005

That is great news!!!! Congraulations Shelli, I can't wait to get my copy and see the article.

bearsbybeesley Oct 23, 2005

Way to go Shelli! However none of us are at all surprised. Your bears are outstanding and your eyes are what make them so special!

Many Hugs Louise

Irene Oct 23, 2005

I'm so glad for you Shelly :dance:. Me too, i would want to see it

Deb Oct 23, 2005

Shelli ~ Big congratulations!  :dance:

Everyone else ~ I emailed Jones Publishing to ask for instruction on ordering single issue.  Stay tuned.

Judi Oct 23, 2005

Yay Shelli.  It is a wonderful article. :thumbsup:

I gather no one saw my Oscar bear in the beggining of the magazine?  It's not a very clear photo

Deb Oct 23, 2005

Judi honey ~ Can't ya read?  No one else (who has posted above) has the magazine.  But we're workin' on it!  And we'll look for Oscar, don't you worry.   :hug:

Judi Oct 23, 2005

aaahhhhhh :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

kbonsall Oct 23, 2005

Well congrats Shelli - and Judi too!  I hope one day I get published in a mag!  I think I have a few years and more experience to gain before that happens though

So proud of you gals!   :hug:

Judi Oct 23, 2005

Kimmy, all you need to do is to submitt photos to the magazines.  On thier websites they have photo submission forms.  They may use them , they  may not , but if you feel you have something they might publish, then give it go.  You have nothing to lose.

kbonsall Oct 23, 2005

I dont think my bears are good enough just yet.... but I will eventually

Oh, I reread Dilu's post !  Congrats Louise and Garret also!!!