Welcome to my "Collection Updates"!
January 8th, 1999
My first Teddy Bear purchase was a retired Cherished Teddy. Her name is Tabitha and she is dressed up as a cat for Halloween. I had always heard that your first piece should be a special one. She couldn't have been more special! Along with Tabitha I received an adorable stuffed bear named Karen for free. I also purchased the October Sparkles bear because my birthday is in October. I have a Boyd's bear that my Mom left to me when she passed away which makes that an extra special bear too. His name is Wilson and he is a part of the Archives Collection.
January 15th, 1999
I stopped by a place called Greater Gifts here in Belton and just my luck, they were having a 70% off sale on a whole room of things. Among them were Cherished Teddies and Calico Kittens! Naturally I had to buy some. I got "Hats Off To Friendship", "I'm All Wrapped Up Over You" in the Calico Kittens line. These two are sooooo cute!!!
January 16th, 1999
I dropped by Kayla's Hallmark and picked up "Teddy Bear With Alphabet Block T" for my name and the one with the letter "M" for Mike's name. I also decided as a housewarming gift for my son and his fiancee' I would get them started in collecting. Soooo, I bought them their birthstone bears (June and September). Of course they loved them.
January 21st, 1999
I was out window shopping and spotted the cutest little angel bear by Boyd's Bears. She is a very pale blue with a little blue flower,on a headband, on her head. I can't find her name, but when I do I'll list it. I also found Daniel, a retired Cherished Teddie, with his wagon backwards. I bought him too....
January 30th, 1999
I live about 6 miles from a small town that survives as an antiques dealing town, "Salado". I spent the day on a bear hunt and I must have walked 30 miles... I hit every shop along the main street. WOW!! Was I glad I did!?! I found a store devoted to Boyd's Bears and another store devoted to Cottage Collectibles by Ganz. I have a new love now! Cottage Collectibles are "Artist Designed" by people all over the world, who do a wonderful job. I spotted "Bluebeary" and had to have him! He is soooooooo cute! He is of a blueberry coloring with gray paw pads, a brown stitched nose, black glass bead eyes, and a big bow. He stands maybe 3 - 3 1/2 inches tall and is fully jointed. I told the lady that she would get to know me real well, I'll be back!!!
February 6th, 1999
I went to the Killeen Mall trying to find something to wear to the Cherished Teddies Artist Tour in Dallas tomorrow and found myself in Wicks & Sticks looking at a big selection of CT things. I bought an adorable lapel pin with the letter "L" on the block with the teddy. I am soooooooo excited about the show that I hope I can sleep....
February 7th, 1999
I didn't sleep very good at all. I left around 8 a.m. to drive to Dallas and arrived at my friend Mistye's house by 10:30 a.m.. This was our very first time to go to anything like this an we were so excited that 1 p.m. couldn't come fast enough. Finally we get to Bunny's Hallmark and it is a Cherished Teddies collectors dream come true! CT's galore!! I joined the Enesco CT club and received my membership kit with all of the goodies in it. It had "Lanny" the leader of the parade (I got him signed), a mini figurine to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the club, and a 5th anniversary lapel pin. I also bought Alex to get him signed. They were giving out free CT keyrings and CT sunblockers for car windows, and an I love Cherished Teddies license plate holder. I got all 3 of them... We had a blast today!!!
February 9th, 1999
I went to Kayla's Hallmark today and bought Erin the Irish Fairy! She is so beautiful and being Irish myself, I had to have her...
May 24th, 2000
Finally able to update! I have several pictures of my bears and I even have some real ones too. I also have a few pictures of my first attempts at bearmaking...
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