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

What fun this will be! 

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.

This year the bear is to be between 10" and 12" (26-30cm)

No Props allowed.

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, to observe the pattern pieces so the bear may only have a bow on the head or necklace, ruff or bow around its neck.

No costuming or outfits.

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

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