Bears&Buds challenges you to be creative, to think out of the box and to show our readers-voters that you can create a unique bear using the same pattern as other contestants.

What fun this will be! Clowing around!

Print the pattern and get started! Pattern page 1  Pattern page 2

In "It's All The Same" challenge you can NOT change or modify the pattern pieces.

Enlarge the pattern as all bears must be between 11-12" (28-30cm) tall.

Make the bear out of any materials. Real fur, mohair, plush, upholstery fabric, leather, or any materials found in your studio!

We need to see the bear, observe the pattern pieces so the bear may only have a ruff, bow or necklace/ruff/bow around its neck and a clown hat if you wish. No other props.

You can do needle-felting or needle sculpture on the muzzle, paw pads and tummy. Embroidery only on the body or paws.

This challenge is not open for needle-felters or for fully-sculpted clay bears.