March/April 2005

1. Profiles

a.  limelight – Profile(s) of an established artist(s).

Mastering the Art of Whimsy! Art Rogers, Chatham Village Bears, LLC

Berta Hesen-Minten, ThreadTeds

b.  rising stars – Promising, new artist profile(s).

Marion Fraile, BearKidz

c.  manufacturer’s beat – Profile(s) each issue.

d.  retailer focus - Profile(s), history, and interesting information

about teddy bear world retailers each issue.

e.  supplier spotlight - Profile(s) each issue.

Edinburgh Imports

2. Feature Articles

a.  Red Hots - Ravishing, radiant Bears/Buds in many hues and

shades. Click here for each page: 1 - 2

b.  Opposites Attract - Differing traits may intrigue and attract

pairs to one another but do they stay together? Read this exciting

study to find out!Click here for each page: 1 - 2  -  3

c.  Props - Bells and Bears: Lockets, keys, bells, and leather collars.

Click here for each page: 1 - 2 

d.  Gizmos & Gadgets – Lamps and lighting.

e.  Embellishments – Dyes, colorants.  

f.  Storytelling - Celebrated Artists who weave wonderful tales

about their unique creations:

Nadine Murat Thevenot's First Born Bear Cub

Aina Ferris's Funcky Story

Leith Macdonald's Brewery Tales

Becca Bednarz' Teddy Bear Poetry

Marion Fraile's BearKidz

       Bianca and the Easter Bunny

       Good Morning, Anna!

       I Love you Mommy, your Cody

3. Feature Shorts

a.  You know You're a Bear Making Fanatic When....

b.  Only by Loving Hands

4. New Releases & Old Favorites

a.   reveal - SIXTY or more of the latest Bears/Buds from artists,

manufacturers, and retailers in every style imaginable: traditional,

whimsical, thread-style, big-headed, vintage, minis, hand-dyed,

accessorized, even Harley - the motorcycle loving bear!  Click here

for each page: 1 - 2 - 

b.   ingredients – New bear-making tools, supplies, and

embellishments.

c.  trinkets & treasures – new releases: gift items,

merchandise, figurines, jewelry, and apparel.

d.  favorites & specials – Best sellers, open stock,

limited editions and specials from retailers and suppliers.

e.  orphans & oldies - Pre-owned bears/buds looking

for new homes plus yesteryear's antiques and vintage.

5. Show Scene

a.  ABC Unlimited Productions - The Show Formerly

Known as Linda's International Teddy Bear, Doll & Antique

Show & Sale - San Diego, CA.

b.  Bright Star Promotions Inc - Pittsburgh, PA Show.

c.  Bears on the Square - Held in Melbourne, Australia

on four consecutive Sundays. 

d.  A Bear Affair - President's Day weekend Bear Affair in Independence, Missouri, February 19-21.  Click here for each page: 1 - 2

e. TEDDYBÄR WELT 2005 -  Rhein-Main Hallen

Wiesbaden, Germany

6. Columns

a.  after the fact – Buttons!

b.  b2b – News, tips, and techniques for professionals.

c.  golly gee! – Never-ending tale of Teddy’s friend

of many names.

d.  hooked on felting

e.  organic by choice – Entire section on a new,

growing market, beginning in April issue.

f.   zoom - Curiously odd and delightfully different,

directions.

Nadine Murat Thevenot's Mabawa Teddies

7. Competitions

a.  Sock Monkeys Challenge - Announced.

b.  URSA Awards of Excellence - Announced.

8. Departments

a.  Publisher's message – Monthly letter from Valerie

Rogers, Publisher of Bears&Buds.

b.  contributors’ spotlight – Brief profiles.

c.   bear trader – Classifieds, coming in May issue.

d.  chocoholics anonymous

d.  global spotlight – Beginning April issue. 

f.   news shorts - All the news that is fit to print!

Australian Bear Makers' Yahoo Group Sends Message

of "Teddy Love"to Young Tsunami Survivors!

g.  pages – Book reviews, coming in May issue.

h.  readers' comments

i.   reader's suggestions

j.  what & worth – Identification and value,

coming in May issue.

9. Collectors Corner

a.  teddy bear clubs/guilds/organizations -

Coming in May issue, post your information about club details,

events, news. 

b.  presentation - How do you display your collectibles. 

Submit your photos and descriptions for consideration in our

"presentation gallery" or for a full-blown feature article to our

editor's email: editor@bearsandbuds.com.