The sizzling new issue of Bearsandbuds' September Webzine has been
published and ready for your reading enjoyment.

Meet Emily Meyer (Arrowroot Sculptures) and Gail Griffiths (Bear
Bottom Heirloom Bears) in their featured articles. Each has an
exciting story about how they became involved with bear making and
how they balance their busy lives to find the time to create more!

Flip through the What's New pages and see the newest bears/buds from
our Professional Artists Members. Their talent surfaces through all
the photographs. Links will take you to the Global Directory where
you can contact the artists and ask about their recent creations.

Just a few more days to vote in the final round of the URSA Awards
Competition. Your one vote helps determine the URSA Major: The Best
Overall from the top winners in each category.
Awards and presentations will be announced on October 15, 2008
Congratulations to all who entered and to all who have placed. The
work, creativity and ability "reached far beyond the stars". Vote now
until September 14, 2008.

You don't have to be a kid to enjoy all the features in The Kid's
Corner. Learn more about Panda Bears plus links to informative sites.
Read about the recent Olympic logos.

Looking for a special bear? Page through The Wish List and buy
directly from the artists by clicking on their banners.

Want to learn more about needle-felting? There are many pages with
how-to and tips on creating bears and buds.

Photographing your bears can be a challenge and you'll learn more
from our artists who share their photographic techniques.

Do you love to meet the artists and see the bears in person? Check
the complete Show Calendar and attend a teddy bear show near you.
Read about the shows in the Show Review section too.

Stephanie Cole was the winner of the Sweepstakes Give-Away and Sue
Smith's Jack and Jill are now on their way to their new home.  Look
for our next Sweepstake beginning in late September.

We encourage you to subscribe or join which helps keep Bears&Buds
coming to your computer monitor monthly. You'll receive a password to
unlock special articles especially for our collectors and artists
members. We soon will be celebrating our 4th year in online
publication!

It's all here waiting for YOU!

Bearhugs
Valerie Rogers

www.bearsandbuds.com

Hi All, I added two new photos to my folder, Barb. I made a cat this
weekend named Cookie Dough (after one of my cats) and a bear named
Louise. I crochted the bear for my daughter.

Hi , This is my first threadbear I have made this year .She is "
HATTIE " a tiny 1.5 inch thread crochet bear , in her last day on
ebay . My ebay user ID is kichi-bearz . You can also see a picture of
her here in my album reb123c . Thankyou for looking , and I hope you
like her . Hugs , Becky . XXX

Hi All,
I wanted to share with you all a new addition to my website. I have
created a customized order form for those who are looking for that
special bear. All you need to do is go to the Contact Me page on my
site and download the Customized Order Form. You will be able to
choose the color of your bear and the accessories you would like on
your bear.
~bear hugs
Jess
website: www.jessicaleeslittlecreations.com
http://jessicaleeslittlecreations.com/contact.html

Hi All , I have a little bear on ebay " SOPHIE " a 2 inch thread
crochet cub . Hope you will take a peek . My ebay user ID is kichi-
bearz . You can see a photograph of her in my folder ( reb123c ) Big
Hugs , Becky . X

Hi , Little Thomas has just gone on eBay . He can be seen in my folder
reb123c . My ebay ID is kichi-bearz . Enjoy him . Thankyou , for taking
a peek . Hugs , Becky X

Hello :O)

I would like to Introduce ~Louise~ he is available on eBay... Just
follow the link http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/briardesign to see who
is available at this time. Louise also can be viewed in my photo album
Demonstrative

Thank you
Cynthia Sickler

Hello :O)

I would like to Introduce ~Pump Kin~ she is available on eBay... Just
follow the link http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/briardesign to see who
is available at this time. Pump Kin also can be viewed in my photo
album Demonstrative

Thank you
Cynthia Sickler

Hello :O)

I would like to Introduce ~Levi~ she is available on eBay... Just
follow the link http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/briardesign to see who
is available at this time. Levi also can be viewed in my photo
album Demonstrative

Thank you
Cynthia Sickler

Hello :O)

I would like to Introduce ~Primrose~ she is available on eBay... Just
follow the link http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/briardesign to see who
is available at this time. Levi also can be viewed in my photo
album Demonstrative

Thank you
Cynthia Sickler

Hello :O)

I would like to Introduce ~Lillipop~ she is available on eBay... Just
follow the link http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/briardesign to see who
is available at this time. Lillipop also can be viewed in my photo
album Demonstrative

Thank you
Cynthia Sickler

Hi Friends , I would just like to tell you that I have another cub on
ebay . You can see him in my folder ( reb123c ) Or on ebay ( kichi-
bearz ) Buttons is 2 inches tall and wears a tiny cap crocheted by me .
Hope you like . Hugs , Becky X

Hi Again All , I have LEXI on ebay at the moment . She is a 2.5 inch
Panda , hand sewn from cashmere soft mini bear fabric . You can see her
picture in my album ( reb123c ) or on ebay my ID is kichi-bearz .
Thankyou for looking . P.S She is on a Buy it Now for £ 10.00 . Hugs
Becky XXX

Hi Everyone!

The "Spooktacular" October Bears&Buds' Webzine is ready for you to
read. Packed full of new bears and some are even ready for Halloween!

In this issue we are announcing the 2008 URSA Awards winners and the
spotlight is on the URSA Major Award winner! Who is it? Take a look
and see if your favorite bear/bud won? Enjoy the online virtual URSA
Awards Presentation too! It is inserted in our web pages and hosted
on YouTube.com

We thank everyone who entered and applaud your marvelous creations!
Entries were outstanding, creative and surpassed the meaning of the
acronym "URSA." The competition was open to soft sculpture artists
from around the world with 109 countries voting! Look for the 2009
URSA Awards application beginning the first of March. What will you
be creating and entering next year?

Register to win Pattie Angel's sewing Etui - the perfect box to hold
your sewing notions and to express your love of teddy bears at the
same time. Nothing to buy, just register by October 22, 2008 as that
evening the Sweepstakes Give-Away winner will be drawn.

Bearsandbuds.com is your MONTHLY online teddy bear magazine that is
packed full of stories, exciting bear related articles, The Wish
List, lots of artists' bear photographs, how-2 sections, the Kid's
Corner, and so many other pages of interest all right on your
computer's monitor. You'll return each month to see what's new!

Enjoy reading!

Bearhugs
Valerie Rogers
Publisher/Executive Editor
www.bearsandbuds.com

Hi everybody,

baby Arthur has just been listed on ebay. He is ooak and stands 10.5"
tall. If you would like to visit him, here is the link:

http://tinyurl.com/3mtafa

bear hugs,
Marion

Hi , My latest little creation is on ebay . You can see her here in my
folder reb123c or on ebay  ID kichi-bearz .She is a tiny 2 inch thread
crochet bear . Thankyou for looking . Hugs , becky XXX

Hi everyone,

I just listted Hanna on e-bay. She is listed under joannesweebears.
She can also be seen on my blog at www.joannesweebears.blogspot.com
Hope you enjoy her.

Joanne

Hi, I crocheted a lamb this weekend. Her name is Minnie and she is in
my folder, Barb

Barb in Nebraska

Hi All,
I wanted to inform you all that I have posted Mikey on Ebay. He is a
little boy bear dressed in blue and yellow incorporated pjs. He would
love for you to stop by and take a peak.
Here is his link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=140\
275030718

~bear hugs
Jess

Hi All,
I wanted to inform you that I have posted Baxter to Ebay. He is a
brown bear with a yellow bow. He looks basic, but he has a huge heart.
He gives big bear hugs, too. He would love for you to check him out.
Here is his link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=140\
275222567
~bear hugs
Jess

Hi All,
I have posted another bear on Ebay. Her name is Lacey. She is one of
my favorites because of her colors. She is a light gray bear wearing
an incorporated shirt/dress made of variegated silk embroidery thread.
Her tiny head is adorned with a matching silk/organza bow. She would
love for you to stop by and take a peak. Here is her link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=140\
275240671

~bear hugs
Jess

Hi Everyone , My latest little cub is on ebay . Sarah is named after my
daughter , so you can guess how much love went into making her :) you
can see her in my folder reb123c or on ebay kichi-bearz . Thankyou all
for taking a peak . Hugs , Becky .

Demonstrative Bears and Friends

Proudly Introduces

~Fitzroy ~

Fawn French Bull Dog

This is a 7 day eBay Auction.

( Ends on WEDNESDAY, the 29th @ 8:58 am)

~Fitzroy~ is a Gorgeous little Frenchy with those fantastic characteristic 'BAT' ears...and such expressive eyes.  Just makes you want to give him lots of love. ~Fitzroy~ is 5 way Thread jointed and his arms are wired for wonderful pose ability. Fitzroy's eyes are black onyx beads. ~Fitzroy~ is crocheted and then carefully sculpted and shaded bringing out his wonderful personality ~Fitzroy~ measures 3' tall sitting and is  3.5' standing. ~Fitzroy~ comes in his Basket... Props in the pictures are not included..

Thank you for Allowing me to introduce ~Fitzroy~

Best Regards

Cynthia A Sickler

Demonstrative Bears and Friends

http://redhotpoms.com/Demonstrativewebsite/Demonstativewebsite.htm

Ebay Auction

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120322287626

Demonstrative Bears and Friends

Proudly Introduces

~Fitzroy ~

Fawn French Bull Dog

This is a 7 day eBay Auction.

( Ends on WEDNESDAY, the 29th @ 8:58 am)

~Fitzroy~ is a Gorgeous little Frenchy with those fantastic characteristic "BAT" ears...and such expressive eyes.  Just makes you want to give him lots of love. ~Fitzroy~ is 5 way Thread jointed and his arms are wired for wonderful pose ability. Fitzroy's eyes are black onyx beads. ~Fitzroy~ is crocheted and then carefully sculpted and shaded bringing out his wonderful personality ~Fitzroy~ measures 3" tall sitting and is  3.5" standing. ~Fitzroy~ comes in his Basket... Props in the pictures are not included..

Thank you for Allowing me to introduce ~Fitzroy~

Best Regards

Cynthia A Sickler

Demonstrative Bears and Friends

http://redhotpoms.com/Demonstrativewebsite/Demonstativewebsite.htm

Ebay Auction

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120322287626

Demonstrative Bears and Friends

Proudly Introduces

~Bok Choy ~

Bunny Rabbit

This is a 7 day Auction.

( Ends on TUESDAY, the 29th @ 4:21 pm)

~Bok Choy~ is the Sweetest little Chocolate Brown Bunny.. So soft and cuddly... Tiny little teeth and details galore !! Bok Choy comes with his head of lettuce But don't let him eat it because it is really a jingle toy... Sometimes Bok Choy Forgets and takes a little nibble. Bok Choy's muzzle is needle felted and hand tinted. ~Bok Choy~ is also 5 way Thread jointed and the arms are wired for wonderful pose ability. Bok Choy's eyes are black onyx beads. ~Bok Choy~ is crocheted. ~Bok Choy~ measures 2.5" tall sitting and is  3" standing. ~Bok Choy~ comes in a Pretty little gift box... Props in the pictures are not included..

Thank you for Allowing me to introduce ~Bok Choy~

Best Regards

Cynthia A Sickler

Demonstrative Bears and Friends

http://redhotpoms.com/Demonstrativewebsite/Demonstativewebsite.htm

Ebay Auction

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=120322499153