December 2007      

Greetings Everyone,

This is the time of the year when little children's eyes are wide with excitment and we all marvel at the twinkling lights, the music of the season and great times with family and friends. The bright bows on packages mesmerize us as we open each one, wondering if it contains a new bear or bud for us to hug, love and cherish.

Our first Sweepstakes Give-away will be drawn on December 15, and Sonya Shaw's bear will arrive at the lucky winner's home before Christmas. Our new Wish List page displays bears and buds to dream about or give to someone special. Perhaps a bear might make its way into your stocking this season. Clicking on the artists' banner will lead your right to their web site where you can find out more about each creation shown.

Cathy Forcino (Cathy Forcino Bears) and Samantha Lutterotti (SammiBears) are two of our featured artists in December's Bears&Buds' Webzine. Professional members interested in tips on crocheting can also read an article by Samantha Lutterotti. "Tis The Season", so be sure and visit the Santa Bears and Buds page and the popular What's New section.

Show reviews and show schedules are found in the Artist and Collectors section. We've made many changes to the main page, making it easier to navigate your way around using the table of contents page. The ever popular Kid's Corner is filled with bear related stories and articles we've found quite interesting and wish to share with you.

Making bears takes a lot of energy. Rev up for the season by enjoying some of the tasty treats you'll find on the Chocoholic's recipe page.

As always, the pages of BearsandBuds are bursting with information, pictures and stories. We hope that you will 'relax and enjoy' the December Webzine and we know you will see why Bears&Buds is the place to be and the place to return to often.

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