Bears&Buds Online Monthly Teddy Bear Magazine

27/03/2026

Bears&Buds drawing for this darling duo was won by Cindy in Michigan.
Congratulations, you new 'hugs' are on their way!

01/03/2026

The March 2026 issue has been published.
It is free to read at www.bearsandbuds.com

Bears&Buds is an online magazine devoted to the art of teddy bears and collecting.

This months featured artist is Venus Chui, of VenusCrafts. Discover how she went from being a nurse to a bear artist.

Enjoy the St Patrick's Day Bears too!

Enter to win an Easter duo; a mohair bear and a bunny.

Bears&Buds celebrates creativity and craftsmanship within the worldwide bear community, with over 700 articles and features.

03/01/2026

Happy New Year everyone!

The newest issue of Bears&Buds is now ready for your enjoyment.

You know how bears like to party, enjoy seeing them in a web page or flip magazine format.

Hundreds of pages to enjoy as you discover more and more about teddy bear collecting.

Visit www.bearsandbuds.com

01/01/2026

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16/10/2025

Have you met the Winners of the 20th Annual URSA Awards Competition?

Mailman is delivering their awards and several have added their winnings and words to the Awards Presentation page.

Take a look:
https://cyberdendesigns.com/URSA-2025/Announcing-the-Winners.htm

Congratulations to all who entered and to all who have won!

10/08/2025

From Finalist to Champion, YOU decide!
The URSA Competition for Teddy Bear Artists finalists have been announced, and now it’s your turn to help decide the winner!

Cast your vote by selecting 3 different numbers in the voting box.
This Final Round will determine the prestigious URSA Major – Best Overall Winner. Every artist featured has already earned an award, but whether it’s First, Second, or Third Place will remain a secret until the big reveal in the October issue of Bears and Buds Online Teddy Bear Magazine.

Voting is open now through August 31st, midnight EDT.
Click here to vote for your favorites!
https://cyberdendesigns.com/URSA-2025/VoteforTheFinalists.htm

A heartfelt thank-you to all who entered; you are all winners in our eyes!

05/08/2025

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29/07/2025

Just a quick reminder, if you have not voted in the 20th Annual URSA Awards Competition, choosing your favorite teddy bear artists or bears/buds, please do before Round One closes August 31st at midnight.
https://bearsandbuds.com/URSA-2025/HowToVote-Round1.asp

14/07/2025

Cast your Votes for your favorite artist or bear in the URSA Awards Competition is easy and fun.
Please be sure to enter your name and country, as this helps with our statistics.
Oh, and verify your entry numbers. Today in an Audit we discarded over 300 'blank' votes. Please enter a different entry numbers in each of the 3 boxes.

https://bearsandbuds.com/URSA-2025/HowToVote-Round1.asp

09/07/2025

We invite you, our dear readers, collectors, and actrophiles, to take part in the exciting honor of voting for your favorite bear, bud or bear-making artist in the 20th Annual URSA Awards Competition.

Your vote helps celebrate the artistry and heart behind each creation, recognizing what you believe defines excellence in this unique soft sculpture art form.

As a judge, you’ll select 3 different entries in each category, those that speak to you, stir your imagination and sparks your desire to collect.

You’ll also be recognizing the talented artists who have “reached beyond the stars” with their creative vision.

Let your vote shine bright on those who’ve gone above and beyond in their work.

Please remember:
Vote for 3 distinct URSA entry numbers in each of the 7 categories.
Do not repeat any numbers.
In Category A, be sure to include the letter “A” along with the number when voting.

Thank you for helping honor the magic of teddy bear artistry!

https://bearsandbuds.com/URSA-2025/HowToVote-Round1.asp
Please share with your friends, they'd love to vote too.