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Northern Exposure

By Stephanie Finnegan

Canadian bear artists share their take on life up north, getting down to business and being the ultimate good neighbors.

Build-A-Bear's Maxine Clark

On careers, collecting and the company's future

Vote for the 2010 Golden Teddy Awards

The nominees have been announced—vote for your favorites today! (Voting is for subscribers only.)

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Perennially Sunny

By Stephanie Finnegan

Artist Donna Griffin has received accolades and applause for her endearing creations.

A Rosebud by Any Other Name

By Karen Alderson

Make this sweet 8-inch bear in time for summer!

Needle-Felted Fantasies

By Carie Ferg

The medium inspires a bevy of whimsical creatures from land, sea and beyond.

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BFF: Bear Friends Forever

By Stephanie Finnegan

Like Hope and Crosby or Rogers and Astaire, a doll and a bear are a heavenly pair.

Style Watch

What will be filling these pages, the store shelves and your hearts in 2010? Senior contributor Stephanie Finnegan chatted with a panel of 16 international artists and trendsetters to find out what will sparkle and sizzle in the upcoming year.

Tiny Teddies

Little, lovable and loads of character

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And the Winner Is…

2009 Golden Teddy Award Winners

Paw-terns Plus: Sweetheart

By Laura L. Matthews

First Impressions

By Stephanie Finnegan

A panel of stellar bear artists chat about how and why a character comes to life.

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Comfort and Joy
Senior contributor Stephanie Finnegan finds out why teddy bear artists love to make merry with their holiday designs.

Joy to the World
By Stephanie Finnegan
Artist Trish Pilon spreads her own brand of holiday cheer with her Christmas creations.