New Smaller Size Bunyip - Sorry I am Sold!

Please meet my latest custom creation.......a Bunyip in a brand new smaller size!

New Bears - Exclusive to Silly Bears!

New creations only available from Silly Bears.

The above Collection will be launched on 18th of June at our 'A Midsummer's Day' event.
http://www.sillybears.co.uk/artists/index.cfm?page=116

Antonio - 2011 Golden Teddy Nominee!

I'm so pleased to announce that Antonio is a Golden Teddy nominee in this year's awards.

Lil' Ol' Rusty - Sorry I am Sold!

Lil' Ol' Rusty is a new design, my first "old" styled bear.
He is a OOAK, and is created from mohair with silk paw pads, he stands at approximately 5 inches ( 13cm ).
He has amber glass eyes, an old style stitched and waxed nose, a firm, wobble joint head and is filled with poly/ steel shot for a lovely weighty little bear.
Payment Plans are available, please visit my website for more details.
AUD$295.00 plus ship/insurance.

2011 TOBY People's Choice Voting - Now Open!

The time has arrived to vote for The 2011 TOBY’s People Choice Awards. You can vote online this year, Teddy Bear & Friends magazine will be announcing the winners in their Winter issue. I have one nominee this year, the cuddly pink and white panda named "Cory". If you have time to cast your votes for your favorite pieces, please find the link for voting below.

http://www.dollreader.com/modern.php?id=545

Easter Bunnie - Sorry I am Sold!

Please meet my latest Easter Bunnie, she is now available from my website.

http://www.russellbears.com/

Show & Competition Updates

2011 WA Craft Quilt & Stitch Show - Teddy Bear Challenge The Challenge is on again.........this years pattern is designed by Jennie Boylan, the very talented artist that taught me how to make bears, quite a few years ago now! Same rules as last year, use the specified pattern and make your bear out of anything that you fancy or use the specified mohair and make anything you feel like. There's still plenty of time, why not be brave and have a go at both challenges. Please contact Jennie to register your interest by following the links on my "Shows" page http://www.russellbears.com/catalog.php?category=Shows To keep updated on the competition details, please follow the new "The Teddy Tree" Facebook page, there are plenty of photos already posted, and while you are there, please don't forget to "Like" it and add it to your "Favorites" list....I already have ;o)