The night before the Berwick show

It might look like we are just having a quiet night in...but there is a lot of work going on behind the scenes. We hope you can make it to the show tomorrow, it is going to be so much fun!

Berwick Leisure Centre

Manuka Rd, Berwick.

12pm - 4pm

0433 919 209 if you need to contact us

So many deliveries!

I wonder what could be in these 3 huge boxes.......?

It was so much fun unpacking our first batch of the new 2011 Charlie bears. There are a couple or maybe 5 that I would love to take home!

We have 3 big boxes packed to bring along with us to the show on Sunday in Berwick. Don't forget you need your pre purchased earlybird ticket to get in at 10am, otherwise we will see you from 12pm for all the people who have not prepurchased their tickets.

I cant wait to see what our next shipment of Charlie bears might be....it is like Christmas every time they arrive! We hope to see you at the show on Sunday.....xxx

hApPy hOpPy eaSTer...

A very big thank you to all our wonderful friends, loyal customers and class ladies...  We wish you a safe and happy Easter and look forward to catching up again in Term 2.

If you're in the area tomorrow (Saturday) drop by -- we'll have a cuppa and a hot cross bun waiting for you...

PS:  Hope the Easter Bunny brings you loads of yummy chocolate eggs!!!

thE  La-DE-da BeaRS aRe FinAlly hErE...

This morning saw us unpack two boxes which were filled with the La-De-Da bears we had been anxiously waiting for...

These bears are very unique and so very very special...  Their eyes glisten with tears of joy...  Their tummies are filled with lavender buds all the way from France, and when you give them a cuddle and hold them close to you, the faint therapeutic fragrance of lavender is released...
 
To put it mildly the La-De-Da bears are bears with a heart and a soul...  They are simply irresistible and every collector will have to include one of these in their hug...

The Great pin cushion challenge!

http://teddybearfairs.com.au/prestashop/cms.php?id_cms=10

So you all want a challenge! We are inviting everyone to create a handmade pin cushion for our Inaugural Fair in Melbourne! The premise is create something wonderful out of your bits and pieces! Entry into the challenge is free and there are wonderful prizes on offer - there is a catch though, to enter you have to donate the creation so that we can sell it and raise funds for our nominated charities.

All of the entries will be on display at the Fair for voting, AND will be available for sale - so this is a fantastic opportunity not only to show how creative you can be, but help out such wonderful causes.

To enter is simple, click here and "purchase" the free entry in the category of your choice and complete your details. You will be sent via email a link to a printable form that you will be able to submit with your entry on the day.

So what's in it for you? Well aside from bragging rights and the eternal glory of winning such a prestigious event, you get the knowledge that you are helping others....but we wouldn't leave it there would we!

The winner of the Industry Choice Award from each of the 2 categories (Novice/Open and Professional) will be awarded a $75.00 Gift Voucher from Bear Essence.


The winner of the People's Choice from each of the 2 categories (Novice/Open and Professional) will be awarded a $75.00 Gift Voucher from The Art of Teddy Bears.

We can hardly wiat to see what you come up with......LET THE FUN BEGIN!!!

tHere'S sOMe FooFiNG tO bE dONe...
As you know one of our favourite pastimes (apart from making our bears) is "foofing" our bears...  So when last week a new sales rep just happened to walk into our store with armfuls of flowers, trims, ribbons and braids, we did not let her get away without placing a significant order for some of her wares...
Well today Mr. Postie delivered our order, and what fun we have had unpacking it...  Lots of tiny trims, braids and flowers...  And those of us that make small bears know exactly how hard it is to source accessories small enough for them!!!  The apple blossoms and tiny rosebuds are just soooo sweet...

Makers of larger bears have not been forgotton, as there is an array of trims and flowers to suit their creations as well...

These trims are fantastically priced starting from $1.50 per metre...  My favourite is the sparkly green, red, gold and silver -- just in time to start designing my next Christmas project... 

tWo veRy LUckY giRls...

Monica was down last Wednesday running her SCULPEY class...  Everytime Kim and I walked past the table we just drooled...  The little ladybug and bee that the girls were making were just to die for!!!  Monica kept inviting us to sit down and have a go, but unfortunately we had TOO MANY chores that day :(     After all the BERWICK TEDDY BEAR FAIR which we are getting ready for is only a few weeks away...

The girls had a day which was filled with much FUN and LAUGHTER... and when everyone went home...  Monica had a surprize for us -- she gave Kim and I, the samples she had made with the girls.   I got the ladybug and Kim the bee...  How lucky are we???

When Monica runs her next SCULPEY workshop it will definitely be on my list to attend!!!

Visit our website to see more workshop photos...

nEwsfLaSh...
A swarm of tiny little bugs were spotted flying from England,
over the African plains,
across the Indian Ocean,
into the vast continent of Australia,
towards the small Victorian seaside town of "Tooradin"
and straight through the door of my favourite shop "BEAR ESSENCE"...

If you want to see them, you'll have to be quick as they are only resting their wings... At $125 each they'll be out that door as quick as a flash...

Thanks Lynne, for another bunch of your amazing creations...  The great land of OZ just loves them...