Pinney Bears

Bears & Buds Cover /Teddy Bear Challenge - Tampa, FL- Koi

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Online, Monthly Teddy Bear Magazine

Artists Challenge Tampa Teddy Bear Show February 19, 2012

Creativity is a trait that we all have; we express in many different ways. You have only to look at the variety of bears, created for this challenge, to see that it is the artist that brings something special and unique to the table.

These crafts people are ARTISTS because they use the resources around them to make something fantastic.

Lil Buddy

JoAnne O'Hanlon

Lil Buddy is made of German mohair and synthetic plush with glass blown eyes, poly fill and copper pellets for weight. Paw pads are upholstery fabric and he wears a brown ribbon collar is around his neck. He stands 8" tall.

The Challenge was on!

Months before the Tampa Teddy Bear Show opened, artist were given a simple teddy bear pattern and instructed to "make it their own" through the use of fabrics, colors and needle felting enhancement to the face and paw pads. They created adorable facial expressions including putting a sparkle in the bear's eyes.

For it is the artist that brings a bear to life!

During the Annual Tampa Teddy Bear Show, sponsored by Bright Star Promotions, artists were given an opportunity to prove this theory.

Artists were given the same pattern with only the ability to change just a few features, such as the height of the bear and enhancing the muzzle,
paw pads, and the inner ears.

Attending collectors voted for the bear they liked best. They were amazed by all the different bears that all came from the same pattern!

Bears stood 5 1/2" inches tall and others were twice that size and ranged in colors from white bears to every color in the rainbow.

It was amazing to see what each artist completed, putting their own special twist to the pattern.

Everyone seemed to have a favorite; they were all so cute!

While stores ensure sameness, artist bears assure individual uniqueness.

It's not just the one-of-a-kind nature of artist bears, it's the piece of the artist's creativity, their special point of view and perspective.

It's the glance into their imagination whether made with real fur, material, plus or mohair.

It's knowing that the artist designed bear you choose is as much of an individual as you are . . . . . that is priceless!

"How can I choose?" was often heard and "It's amazing that each is made from the same pattern."

One collector even questioned Valerie Rogers, the show's promoter, "Are you sure the bears are all from the same pattern?"

Valerie reassured her that they were!

Zulu

Pat Berkowitch

Zulu is a 11" teddy bear made from German synthetics and has German glass eyes, Ultra-suede pads and is stuffed with pellets/poly-fil. Hand shading around muzzle and eyes. He wears a cord necklace with an ebony wooden elephant around his neck.

Koi

Margaret Jackson

Koi is made with white mohair. His paw pads are cream colored suede. He is fully jointed and is stuffed with poly-fil and glass beads. Koi has a needle felted nose, German glass eyes and stands 10 inches tall.

Left to Right the top winners are: George Weber, Art Rogers, Dian Pete, Pat Berkowitch, Valerie Rogers, Meg Jackson and JoAnne O'Hanlon.

The votes were tallied at 2 p.m. and awards presented by 2:30 p.m. Included in their awards was a duplicate of the poster, cash prizes, ribbons and an engraved award for JoAnne!

Upcoming shows

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February 10 - 12, 2012

Show Link: Bear Hugs 4 U

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February 19, 2012

Bright Star Promotions

Crown Plaza Westshore

5303 W Kennedy Blvd.

(I-275 at Exit 39A or 40A )

Tampa, FL 33607

Sunday - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

For more info visit:

www.bright-star-promotions.com

Happy Holidays from Pinney Bears!

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More Bears

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Teabeary

Teabeary is made with white mohair that has been hand painted with brown highlights. Her pads are made using cream colored suede. She is fully jointed and is stuffed with polyfill. Teabeary has a needle felted nose and German glass eyes and stands 15 inches tall. She is wearing a collar made with painted wooden beads.

Adoption fee – $165.00

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Wish

Wish is made with purple mohair. Her pads are made using purple suede. She is fully jointed and is stuffed with polyfill. Wish has a needle felted nose and German glass eyes and stands 9 inches tall. She is wearing a necklace with a wishing star.

Adoption fee – $105.00

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Princess

Princess is made with brown mohair. Her pads are made using brown suede. She is fully jointed and is stuffed with polyfill. Princess has a needle felted nose and German glass eyes and stands 9.5 inches long. She is wearing a collar with a little crown on it

Adoption fee – $99.00

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Oscar

Oscar is made with brown mohair. His pads are made using brown suede. He is fully jointed and is stuffed with polyfill. Oscar has a needle felted nose and German glass eyes and stands 9 inches tall. He is wearing a fabric collar.

Adoption fee – $110.00

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Winter Wonderland Online Teddy Bear Show

2011-10-09T08:57:00.001-04:00

November 4, 5, 6, 2011

“Winter Wonderland” - Online Teddy Bear Show

Teddy Bears, Friends, & More

Created by a variety of talented bear artists

Date Starts: November 4th at 8:00 AM

Date Ends: November 6th at 8:00 PM

http://www.bearmaker.com/BearHugs4Uonlineshow.html

Bristol, CT Show

2011-09-12T12:54:00.000-04:00

September 25, 2011

27th Annual Bristol Teddy Bear & Doll Show

Clarion Hotel

42 Century Dr.
Bristol, CT

Sunday -10:00am to 3:00pm

For more info email:

collinsgifts14@aol.com

New location for the Handmade Treasures Fall Show

2011-08-31T22:47:00.000-04:00

September 11, 2011

Teddy Bears on Vacation & Handmade Treasures Fall Show and Sale

Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel
13869 Park Center Road
Herndon, VA 20171

Sunday -10:00am to 3:30pm

For more info visit:

http://www.teddybearsonvacation.com/

Hope to see you there!

Ross Park Zoo

2011-08-21T11:06:00.000-04:00

Red Panda

Hedge hog

Hedge hog curled up

Meerkat

Parrot

Leopard

Fox

TBAI photos

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Carolyn

Jackson Pirates

Dolores Austin

Captain Ron & Kristy

Pirates

Stevie T

Non Pirates

Teddy Bear Artist Invitational

2011-07-20T10:16:00.002-04:00

Teddy Bear Artist Invitational

Thursday, August 11 - Saturday, August 13, 2011

Public Show and Sale

Saturday, August 13, 2011

10:00am to 3:00 pm

Binghamton Riverwalk Hotel - Grand Ballroom

225 Water Street

Binghamton, New York 13901

For more info visit : TBAI

Bears available for adoption

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Millie

Millie is made with brown and beige mohair. Her paw pads are made using brown colored suede. She is fully jointed and is stuffed with polyfill. Millie has a needle felted nose and German glass eyes and stands 15 inches tall.

Adoption fee – $ 160.00 plus shipping

Wisp

Wisp is made with lavender colored mohair. Her paw pads are made using lavender colored suede. She is fully jointed and is stuffed with a mixture of polyfill, steel shot and glass beads. Wisp has a needle felted nose and German glass eyes and stands 9 inches tall. She is a little fairy bear.

Adoption fee – $ 110.00 plus shipping

Mei the panda

Mei is made with both purple and white mohair. Her paw pads are made using purple colored suede. She is fully jointed and is stuffed with a mixture of polyfill, steel shot and glass beads. Mei has a needle felted nose and German glass eyes and stands 19 inches tall.

Adoption fee – $ 210.00 plus shipping

Peach Fairy

The Peach Fairy is made with peach colored mohair. Her paw pads are made using peach colored suede. She is fully jointed and is stuffed with a mixture of polyfill, steel shot and glass beads. Peach has a needle felted nose and German glass eyes and stands 9 inches tall. She is a little fairy bear and is wearing a peach on her neck.

Adoption fee – $ 110.00 plus shipping

True Blue

True Blue is made with light brown mohair. His paw pads are made using brown suede. He is fully jointed and is stuffed with a mixture of polyfill and glass beads. True Blue has a needle felted nose and German glass eyes and stands 7 inches tall. He is wearing a blue heart on his chest.

Adoption fee – $85.00 plus shipping

Sailor Boy

Sailor Boy is made with light brown mohair. His paw pads are made using light brown suede. He is fully jointed and is stuffed with a mixture of polyfill, glass beads and steel shot. Sailor Boy has a needle felted nose and German glass eyes and stands 19 inches tall. He is wearing his sailor outfit.

Adoption fee – $$215.00 plus shipping

My preview bear

2011-07-10T17:00:00.000-04:00

Sailor Boy

This is Sailor Boy. He is my preview bear for the Bears on Parade online teddy show starting July 15th.

Visit www.teddiesworldwide.com to see all the preview bears!

The Bears on Parade Preview has begun!

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Come see an impressive sampling of the bears that will be available during the show by 75 talented artists from around the world!

VOTE for your favorite bears now!

www.teddiesworldwide.com

New Online Show coming July 15th!

2011-06-26T12:46:00.002-04:00

www.teddiesworldwide.com

Pinney Bears will be participating in the "Bears on Parade" online show July 15-17th.

"Bears on Parade" will feature 75 artists from 12 countries offering bears of all styles, sizes and colors to fit all budgets!

Preview starts July 1, 2011

Philadelphia show

2011-05-18T13:06:00.006-04:00

My table at the show

The show and all the events were awesome! The talent of of the bear and doll artists was incredible!

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                                                The fur is flying in preparation for the show!!!!!
                                                             Come and see the bears!

                                        May 12-14, 2011

Doll & Teddy Bear Artist & Collector Convention

Ramada Airport Hotel

76 Industrial Highway

Essington, PA 19029

For more info visit:

www.quinlanmuseum.com/convention.html

The agenda:
http://www.quinlanmuseum.com/convention/agenda-summary.html

Teddies Spring Show

2011-04-05T20:27:00.000-04:00

Come see all the bears.....

April 9, 2011

Teddies Spring Show

Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center

I-83 Padonia Road Exit

Timonium, MD

Saturday - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

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If you would like to receive post card mailings for our upcoming shows, please email us your name and address and we will be happy to add you to our mailing list and send you a post card.

Christmas Kitties

2010-12-24T10:40:00.000-05:00

I found a reindeer hat in Pet Smart last week and put it on my kitties ...

The correct way to wear the hat.

The incorrect way to wear the hat.

2010-12-16T11:28:00.000-05:00

Pinney Bears would like to wish you the Happiest of Holidays!
Click on the link below.
http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=2007134554829&source=jl999

Shows for 2011

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More shows will be added for 2011 so don’t forget to stop back and see where we will be.

	April 9, 2011 Teddies Spring Show Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center I-83 Padonia Road Exit Timonium, MD Saturday - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm For more info call: 919-567-0009
May 12-14, 2011 Doll & Teddy Bear Artist & Collector Convention Ramada Airport Hotel 76 Industrial Highway Essington, PA 19029 For more info visit: www.quinlanmuseum.com/convention.html	August 11-13, 2011 Teddy Bear Artist Invitational (TBAI) Binghamton Regency Hotel 225 Water Street Binghamton, NY Public Show and Sale August 13^h 10:00am to 3:00pm For more info visit: http://tbai.org/
September 11, 2011 Teddy Bears on Vacation & Handmade Treasures Fall Show and Sale Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel 13869 Park Center Road Herndon, VA 13869 Sunday -10:00am to 3:30pm For more info visit: www.teddybearsonvacation.com	November 12, 2011 Handmade Treasures Christmas Holiday Show and Sale Embassy Suites Baltimore North 213 International Circle Hunt Valley, MD 21030 Saturday - 10:00am to 3:30pm For more info visit: http://www.teddybearsonvacation.com/