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02/28/10--06:16: W.A Teddy Bear Challenge 2010 - Entry Details! (chan 2228466)








Entry details are now available on my website, please visit www.russellbears.com/catalog.php?category=BLOG for the Conditions of Entry and contact information.

There are 2 Challenges to choose from, or be brave and have a go at both, the Pattern Challenge using the "Murphy" pattern and/or the Fur Challenge using the specified mohair, both pictured below!

Please direct any questions to Jennie Boylan, jennie@teddytree.com or Kim Russell, russellbears@gmail.com












03/11/10--04:43: Your Input Would be Much Appreciated!! (chan 2228466)

As mentioned in my last update, I have been trying to consider a fairer way to introduce my new pieces for adoption that takes into account all collectors around the world. I have been discussing this situation with one of my favourite artists, Kathy Myers from Vintage Mink Bears, who also has had this on her mind and she has put something together on her website that you might be interested in taking a look at.
Please follow this link http://web.mac.com/designedbykm/iWeb/Site/Please%20send%20your%20ideas.html to see what she has generously put together for us all to ponder, she has covered all bases in a straight forward and easy to understand format.
If you have a spare moment, please have a read and we would really appreciate your thoughts from a collectors point of view.
Please contact myself russellbears@gmail.com or Kathy if you would like to vote for a particular sales method or if you have any other suggestions or comments to add.
Our aim is make collecting a fair and more enjoyable experience for everyone!








03/12/10--16:23: New Bear - I am Sold! (chan 2228466)







"Cory"

Sorry I am Sold!


















03/31/10--01:44: New Bunnies are Now Adopted! (chan 2228466)


















The "Easter Bunny" is now SOLD!


















04/01/10--16:47: Happy Easter to All (chan 2228466)

Wishing you all a happy and safe Easter holiday.



Boy, have I been a busy bear lady lately, as well as catching up on orders and finishing a couple of new creations for my website, I haven't been able to do much else due to some much needed renovations that have been happening to my home studio.

It's been a long time coming, lots of hard work, but it's nearly done!

Now I won't be embarrassed anymore taking collectors into my work space, no more yukky old carpet, and no more mess everywhere!!

So guess what I will be doing over the Easter holiday.....

I have already started reorganising and moving stuff back in...


still have to wait another day before the furniture can go back in.....

3 rooms worth of furniture and horded bear stuff is poked in all around the rest of the house, wherever it could fit for the last month...what a mess.....will take some more piccies when it is all done!
I think it's gonna make a big change, nothing like clearing out the old and making room for the new.
I can feel the inspiration brewing already!!!!!!











04/14/10--04:20: Looking Ahead in 2010! (chan 2228466)

Hi guys, well Easter has come and gone and the time just seems to be flying by for me so quickly, that I thought I would share my upcoming plans for the next few months ahead.

For those of you patiently waiting for any new creations, I am planning to work on a couple during the month of May, with a "Cory" inspired panda in mind and a Fantasy Critter to be introduced to coincide with the "Fantasy Ball" Online Show.
I had big plans for this online show, but unfortunately, time got away from me, due to other commitments and I had to withdraw from both the competition and the actual online show. However, I have been so inspired by the theme of the show that I will endeavour to have a brand new critter available around the end of May!

June and July is dedicated to another order and show exclusives for my hometown "in the fur" bear show in Perth ( details below ), this is the only show I will be attending this year, and after that, orders will have to become my priority once again.

For my ever patient collectors that are waiting for "Antonio" and "Casper", ( you know who you are ) they are nearly completed and will be with you very soon!


The W.A Teddy Bear Challenge - 30th & 31st July to 1st August 2010

All show details are at http://www.russellbears.com/catalog.php?category=Shows , there is a competition, demonstrations, bear supplies and of course, new bears and critters looking to find their forever homes.



If you would like to be one of the first to view any of the new creations on offer over the next few months, please join my new "Special Sneak Peek" list by emailing me at russellbears@gmail.com , if you have already joined Russell Bears Members Club, you will need to join separately the "Special Sneak Peek" list to ensure you get all the details on new pieces.

The next new creation, a "Cory" inspired panda will be available in early to mid May and only Members on the "Special Sneak Peek" list will receive more information about him very soon. This time around I will be inviting these members to vote on his colour combinations, sales methods, and preferred listing times to make adoption more convenient for everyone concerned.

If you have any questions, please ask, I would love to hear from you!








04/15/10--17:26: Teddy Bear & Friends - Spring 2010 (chan 2228466)





Just got my copy of the latest Teddy Bear & Friends and was thrilled to see a couple of my creations pictured in there. My pudgy boy, "Shamus" and a couple of my fluffy baby "Hoots"! Thanks Teddy Bear & Friends, I'm so honoured to be part of your wonderful magazine.












04/24/10--16:33: Teddy Artist competition "Gläserner Teddybär" 2010 (chan 2228466)

http://www.teddybear-news.info/glaeserner_teddybaer2010/index.html

Better late than never, the voting is now open, please follow the above link to participate in the Glaserner Teddybar Competition 2010.

All details are featured on this page along with instructions of how to vote.

Hope you have a moment to take a look!






05/01/10--20:49: Second Chance Adoption - Sorry I am Sold! (chan 2228466)



Old man "Reggie Rabbit" is now Adopted!

To see more pics, please scroll right down to bottom of the page........... for more details, please visit Russell Bears website http://www.russellbears.com/catalog.php?category=Available%20Bears%20and%20Critters or contact me at russellbears@gmail.com .







05/03/10--21:31: Antonio (chan 2228466)




Please meet "Antonio", my latest custom creation, he will be on his way to Queensland very soon to see his new home.




His details are on my website http://www.russellbears.com/catalog.php?page=20&category=Adopted%20Gallery









05/13/10--22:04: 2010 Golden Teddy Nomination! (chan 2228466)




I'm so happy, "Diago" just got nominated for a Golden Teddy Award too!

Just had to share the good news.

I have also just joined Facebook, very new at this and still learning along the way, so please stop by and say "Hi".

I have a "Russell Bears" page and a "Kim Russell" page, I have uploaded lots of pics too!






05/22/10--19:14: New Clown Bear - 3 Day Listing - Sold! (chan 2228466)


Sorry I am Sold!
Please scroll down to bottom of page for more photos!



He is approximately 15 inches ( 38cm ) tall, he has a growler, and is based on my "Tedd" pattern design. He is more of a traditional shape, created from hand dyed mohair, with a needle sculpted face.







06/04/10--03:17: "Casper" the Jack Russell Terrier! (chan 2228466)










Please meet my latest custom creation, "Casper" the Jack Russell Terrier.

I so enjoyed making him for his new owner, he is from my "Best Friends" range, inspired from photos of the real puppy dog.






06/11/10--17:33: Voting Now Open! (chan 2228466)





Voting is now open for the 2010 TOBY and Golden Teddy Awards.

There will be no online voting this year, your official ballots can be found in the latest issues of Teddy Bear & Friends and Teddy Bear Review ( digital subcribers have access to online voting, please contact me for the link)

The 2010 ABC Award nominees have also just been announced, and "Diago" has been chosen in his category in this competition too. Ballot forms can be found in the latest issue of Australian Bear Creations magazine.







06/16/10--16:31: Nothing Much has Changed!!! (chan 2228466)








Here's a laugh, I finally got a scanner and have been having fun loading some old pics on my poota.

Just had to share these though, me as a kid with my favorite things, bears and dogs...........not much has changed!!!!!
LOL:0)














07/01/10--00:43: URSA Awards 2010 - Voting now open! (chan 2228466)

Round 1 is now open, to have your say in this years URSA Awards, please follow this link to the official website - http://www.bearsandbuds.com/URSA-2010/VotingBeginsinURSAAwards2010CompetitionbyBearsandBudsMagazine.asp

Round 2 begins on the 9th August 2010!

There are some wonderful creations to choose from, it's not gonna be easy at all to pick your favorites.









07/22/10--21:28: Exciting New Website for Discerning Collectors! (chan 2228466)

Please visit www.ateddybearworld.com to see this exciting new website for discerning collectors.

Russell Bears have been honoured to be included with such a selection of talented artists.

Hope you can spare a moment to have a look at this lovely site and all it's beautiful bears and critters.







07/24/10--00:30: New Bears & Critters -Sold Out! (chan 2228466)

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07/28/10--06:07: W.A Craft, Quilt and Stitch Show! (chan 2228466)

Well it's set up day tomorrow, and I hope to get some good photos of the competition bears and hopefully have them posted here by Friday night.

A big thank you to everyone that gave all my new Bears and Critters some lovely homes:-)

For the show details please click here http://www.trueblue-exhibitions.com.au/craft2010/index.html .







07/30/10--04:58: Competition Winners! (chan 2228466)

CONGRATULATIONS

(Left to Right)

"New Professional" Pattern Challenge - Ina Smirnova

"Open" Mohair Challenge - Denise Hunter

"Open" Pattern Challenge - Karen Galea

"Professional" Pattern Challenge - Linda Down

"New Professional" Mohair Challenge - Stephanie Rae

"Novice" Pattern Challenge - Veronica Wellsted

Bear of Show

Karen Galea

Public Choice

Denise Hunter