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May 2013 Webzine

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Valerie Rogers
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Introduction from the publisher

Special Thank you’s go to all who contribute to Bears&Buds; our artists, collectors, readers, advertisers, cub reporters, writers and digital imaging creators. And to all of you who keep this hobby exciting, on the cutting edge, fun, friendly and thriving.

Bearhugs, Valerie Rogers

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Is your beloved old bear worth thousands? Ask Ken! Online Now by eMail Click and Fnd out how.


Sellers of mohair, plush, fabrics, stuffing, eyes, ribbons, labels, packaging, buttons, joints, beads, etc.

Compiled by Martha Burch.

Find a teddy bear show in your area and meet the

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Follow current news reports about bears, animals and inspiring people

Suggestion for easy set-up for show artists.

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Yahoo Group is 10 years old!
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Interesting articles about your passion for collecting. Collector Members sign in!

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Next Adoption May 3rd

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Mall Open Day and Night

Follow his mischievous   adventures as seen through his eyes!

The Michauds show how Berryman's little bear was really the first teddy bear

Bev White's Walter finds a new home in Arizona! GBW benefit.

Have you hugged your bears today?

Llama-Alpaca

Learn more about these two important animals in our teddy bear world.


Couldn't attend a teddy bear show? Read about the show activities.

Each cover is art in itself and a trip down memory lane for all of us. See how we've changed over the

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Past Articles. In the archive you can enjoy all the published features so you haven't miss a thing!

Meet our Members

Put a face with a name. Links to the artists web sites too.

Classified Ads See what the artists and advertisers are offering. Related links and more!

Global Directory and Buyers Guide Find teddy bear artists and suppliers by searching our directory.

Filled with business tips, bear making ideas and techniques. How to start your business.

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Meet Dave Stack the developer of BearPile, Search for a new hugs!

Photography How to get the best photos of your bears using the latest techniques.

More Tips on photographing your bears and stuffed animals.

Find and join a club near you and experience the joy of gifting bears!

URSA Awards Competition

2013 Entry Forms

Available online now and until June 16

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A very special thank you

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URSA Awards sponsors. Please visit their web sites.

View all the URSA awards and prizes that the artists are vying for this year!

URSA Awards Competition 2012 Winners

Meet the 2012 URSA Award Competition Winners plus see past 7 years' winners too!

Meet the 2012 URSA Award Competition Winners!

Congratulations to

all who entered

The 2012 URSA Awards Competition

and to all who won!

Thank you

Bears&Buds' readers for your votes!

Contributing Writers

Terry and Doris Michaud talk about teddy bears plus you'll find a large archive of their past articles for you to enjoy.

Ken Yenke read articles regarding the history and value of collecting teddy bears. Some articles require a password

Cindy McGuire writes informative articles and explains more about

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Neysa Phillippi's step by

step instructions in three continuing chapters
Hooked on Felting
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Bobbie Ripperger  features include detailed articles that will educate and inspire you. Some articles require a B2B password.

Michele Seraphim teaches you about working with real fur in her online blog!

New articles each month.

Monica Spicer

Award winning artist from Australia teaches

how-to-do in her web tutorial.

Airbrushing Learn techniques for accenting your bears/buds with links to airbrushing sites.

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Tea Dyeing Ever wonder how to use tea to dye fabrics? Find out how.B2B Password required.

How to identify Steiff Bears

by the button and tag

in the ear.

Fiber Dyeing

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About Mohair

Where does it come?

By Mohair Council of America

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