Tuesday, January 17, 2012

I Learned How To Pick Them

You have heard me whine here before the URSAs this year that I am always bridesmaid and never the bride. 
This past year things have changed for me. Why?  I really think it is because I stopped picking the bears I liked the best.  This year I paid attention to the comments.  Who got the most, what was said.  That is how I made decisions on who to enter. 

Alpine and Oatman have both received TOBY Industry Choice Awards.
Oatman has been a very good boy, he has also won an URSA.

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I guess the moral is not to trust myself.

21 comments:

  1. Congratulations, congratulations!!!!! whoopie.
    You deserve ever win you could go in.
    Both Alpine and Oatman are fabulous.
    Hugs
    Kay

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  2. Yes you have picked two good one again! But all your creations are awesome! Congratulations Joanne! I am very happy for you!

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  3. Congratulations Joanne! They both are fabulous and definitely deserved TOBYs :P
    I'll also stick to your way of choosing contest bears from now on lol :D

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  4. No more going by the philosophy, I like what I like when it comes to knowing what other people will like. Thanks for sharing about paying attention to your comments. This will help me with stuff!

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  5. Congratulations Joanne! I don't know why you've been a bridesmaid before. Your bears are always full of character.

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  6. Congratulations Joanne.. not only are your bears award winners but you should be awarded for encouraging others with your wonderful tips and tutorials. I am so happy for you, it is so well deserved.

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  7. Congratulations! They are very well deserved! :)

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  8. they are both stunning bears , and i cant think of anyone who deserves it more than you , big congrats

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  9. Congratulations Joanne! I am very happy for you!I love both.
    You are best.
    Alena

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  10. Congratulations Joanne!!! You deserve it!! All your bears look stunning :) !

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  11. Big Congradulations Joanne!!!! Your bears are all fabulous!!!!
    Hugs Lindaxx

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  12. A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU JOANNE!!!! They are both wonderful. ♥

    hugs, doreen

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  13. I'm SO happy for you, Joanne! You really deserve all the awards you've received and more to boot, because your work is always beyond amazing.

    Heaps of Hugs,
    Cheryl

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  14. Such stunning and thoughtful work deserves recognition
    So pleased for you!!

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  15. Congratulations Joanne, I am reading what you says here... time for me to think again... =)

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  16. Oh yayyyyyyy! Many congratulations Joanne! It is so well deserved. It's funny that you say this, I have always thought that the bears I love the least sell better LOL Why is that do you think? Hugs, Ellen

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  17. Thank you all for your comments here. It means a lot to see these from every person here.

    Ellen, hmm, I think we do not see them as others do, they are like our children maybe. We are too close. I tend to love the bear I have just finished the best.

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  18. Herzlichen Glückwunsch. Die beiden Bärchen haben es richtig verdient.
    Liebe Grüße
    Heike & Henry

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  19. Gorgeous!!! Although all your bears deserve it! I know I can't really trust myself though. My favorites always sit waiting for new homes, like George, and others I think will take longer, go quicker. . . :/ Funny! Huh!? Congratulations!!

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  20. Congratulations! I would have a very difficult time picking a favorite though... each is so distinctive and unique, like Children or Pets... I would have a tendency to Love each and every one of them and they'd ALL be favored! I could never be a Judge of great Artistic Creations, I'd be too conflicted about which to 'choose'!?! *LOL*

    Dawn... The Bohemian

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