The. Winter 2013 Edition

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1 The Winter 2013 Edition

2 Winter 2013 Town Tattler Selma # SRP: $40 Dear Club Membears, Brrr! Jack Frost is certainly nipping at our noses here in the Northeast. But no matter, this season is filled with such a special warmth, regardless of what the thermometers tell us. So while our thoughts turn to holiday carols and sipping cocoa near the fire, I d like to thank each one of you for all the love and support you ve shown Cherished Teddies throughout this Club year. Our figurines have seen a lot over the past two decades, yet the joy on the faces of our collectors remains the same. I was able to see many of those joyful faces at our retailer events this fall. You can see some photos from these events in this issue of the Town Tattler. Meeting new friends, seeing old ones, and signing your figurines are experiences I look forward to and treasure. I always receive such warm hospitality, for which I am very grateful. Sleigh Bells Ring While Glad Hearts Sing Avery # SRP: $35 So with Christmas nearly upon us, I wish you and yours a most happy holiday season. I may be getting a few gray hairs in my beard (though not quite as many as St. Nick just yet), but your enthusiasm for Cherished Teddies keeps me forever young at heart. Many Thanks & Bear Hugs, Glenn Hillman Tis The Season for Cold Winds And Warm Hearts Page 2

3 Last Chance for Cherished Teddies Club Pieces! The 2013 Cherished Teddies Club year is coming to an end, and that means soon the 2013 Membears Only Figurines will only be available to order in limited quantities. To keep the relaxed feelings of your favorite lazy days with you always, order your 2013 Cherished Teddies Club figurines today at a retailer near you before they are gone forever. If you have yet to renew, please hop to it at your earliest opportunity. Quantities are limited and 2013 renewals will be available while supplies last. Renew today at your local retailer or visit to take advantage of all the 2013 benefits. Your 2013 Membearship kit includes: ~The 2013 Symbol of Membearship figurine ~The 2013 Symbol of Membearship Club pin ~Club exclusive fisherman s hat ~The exclusive opportunity to own Membears Only Figurines Evelyn, Carol Anne, and Elaine & Bob these pieces are only available to membears of the 2013 Club! ~One year subscription to this e-newsletter, The Town Tattler Special Bonus Offer! Add all three 2013 Membears Only figurines to your collection, and you will receive an additional exclusive mini-figurine FREE! Scotty, looking adorably peaceful in his tattered overalls, sweetly completes your 2013 Club scene. Evelyn #CT1301 $30 SRP Stop And Smell The Water Lilies Carol Anne #CT1302 $30 SRP Escape The Day, Relax At The Bay Scotty Elaine & Bob #CT1303 $40 SRP Our Friendship Is Rock Solid Page 3 Next To You Is The Most Perfect Place

4 The 2013 Cherished Teddies Club Celebrates a Lazy Day at the Pond Coordinating Figurines Complete Your Display We also wanted to let you know about two coordinating figurines to help you round out your lazy day at the pond scene Walker and Aubrey! Walker is wading in the pond, setting his sailboat on a course for adventure, while Aubrey sits on the shore enjoying a spot of tea with a new butterfly friend. Both pieces are available now at a Cherished Teddies retailer near you. Aubrey # $30 SRP Walker # $30 SRP Happiness Is In A Summer s Day Setting Sail For Sunny Days Page 4

5 Good Night, Sleep Tight The 2014 Cherished Teddies Club Is What Dreams Are Made Of! A sweet night-time story, washing your face, and one last kiss goodnight bedtime traditions are such an important part of childhood. These sweet memories make for such happy dreams and stay with us for our entire lives. During the 2014 Cherished Teddies Club year we are honoring all of these treasured rituals. Your Membearship Kit includes the 2014 Symbol of Membearship, Georgie, a 2014 club pin, sweet bear-face sleep mask, and welcome letter all packaged in a decorative kit box. It s an incredible value at only $35! Membearship also includes many more benefits for you to take advantage of throughout the year. As an exclusive membear, you are entitled to purchase the 2014 Club Membears Only Figurines. These extra special pieces are only available to Club membears during the club year. You also receive your year-long subscription to this e-newsletter. Visit your local Cherished Teddies retailer now to preorder your 2014 Membearship Kit and be among the first to own Georgie and the Good Night, Sleep tight club kit. We look forward to celebrating our 2014 Club year with you! 2014 Membership Kit Page 5

6 2014 Membear s Only Figurines Telling the tales of sweet bedtime traditions, these exclusive figurines will be available in mid-february, only to membears of the 2014 Cherished Teddies Club. Pre-order at a retailer near you. Carisa #CT`1401 $38 SRP Carisa is certainly enjoying the most restful night s sleep as she s snuggled up with her teddy and bunny. Perhaps she s dreaming of the bedtime story she just shared with her beloved friends before dozing off. We re sure she ll inspire sweet dreams the next time you rest your head as well! Good Night, Sleep Tight Families share such treasured bedtime traditions. Big sister Shelia helps her little brother John get ready for bed. Feeling cozy in their favorite pajamas, Shelia will read him his favorite tale, gently tuck him in and sweetly whisper, Good Night little one, sweet dreams. Shelia & John #CT1402 $35 SRP Time With You Is Comfy Cozy Margaret #CT1403 $25 SRP Margaret enjoys her evening bath with rubber ducky before getting ready for bed. She is having so much fun, she may just have to bring her ducky along for a night of snuggles when she hops into bed. Scrub-a-dub In My Little Tub Page 6

7 Make Your Season Bright with Cherished Teddies Celebrate the season with wonderful, wintry figurines, just hitting store shelves now. Decorate, gift-give, and make your spirits bright with our diverse selection. Be among the first to own them just visit your local Cherished Teddies retailer! Winter Friends Polar bears, sweet baby deer, and mischievous little elves are just some of the friends you ll meet among our newest figurines! Caden skates along the ice with his cuddly polar bear pal. This special holiday piece has coordinating design elements with our popular Laplander Holiday series. The seventh figurine in our Elf Series features Eric, Frank and Gus marching through the woods carrying the trees they ve gathered to brighten the holidays. Intricately detailed outfits and sweet elfin boots complete their festive look. The fifth figurine in the White Christmas Series, Ashlynn takes a wintry walk in the glistening snow. She and her fawn friend wear wreaths of holly to celebrate all of nature s beauty this season. Eric, Frank, Gus # $50 SRP Caden # $50 SRP Your Friendship Keeps Me N Ice And Snuggly Ashlynn # $40 SRP The Season Is Filled With Small Wonders There s Snow Christmas Like A White Christmas Page 7

8 Meet the Snow Angels The very first piece in our beautiful new Snow Angel Series, Kathlyn, is dressed in a glistening blue dress. She carries a banner with words from one of the most time-honored Christmas carols. Thelma is the second piece in the series. She holds a realistic looking tree, topped with a golden star. A banner drapes over her arm that celebrates that Holy Night. These two pieces are beautiful whether displayed alone or side by side. Kathlyn # $30 SRP Thelma # $30 SRP Oh Silent Night, Divine Blessed Is That Holy Night Page 8

9 Snowy Surprises Noelle is a beautiful bear accompanied by two snowmen who are about to earn their angel wings. The base of the figurine reads, Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings. And adorable Dilan marvels in the magic of Christmas as he smiles in the soft glow of a small candle on his wintry tree. He serves as a reminder that Christmas light shines within us all. Noelle # $50 SRP Dilan # $35 SRP Fill the Season With The Light of Friendship Let Your Little Light Shine The Santa Series a Cherished Tradition Harris # $45 SRP We can hardly rein in our excitement for the 2013 Santa Series piece! Harris leads a deer friend on a special winter journey in celebration of Christmas and all the blessings the year 2013 has delivered. Makes a stunning addition to your Christmas dinner centerpiece or fireplace mantle! Take The Reins For A Happy Holiday Page 9

10 New Figurines for the Ones You Love Valentine s Day will be here before we know it. This love-filled day doesn t just celebrate romantic love, it s a holiday to honor friends, family members and significant others whom you treasure all year through. A vision floating atop an elegant swan, Madelyn perfectly wishes happy days for friends both old and new. Shea is our sweet new fairy who is perfectly perched upon a heart-speckled mushroom. She is an enchanting way to share Valentine wishes with loved ones of all ages! Both pieces are available in stores now. Madelyn # $50 SRP Shea # $45 SRP Friendship Is Afloat Love Is Popping Up Everywhere! Everyone s Irish On St. Patty s Day St. Patrick s Day is a day to celebrate all things Irish, even if you aren t Irish at all. In a field of shamrocks, this special figurine is sure to inspire tranquil notions of the Emerald Isle. With a gentle lamb beside her and flowing frock around her, Pat will make you feel as if you are on the moors right along with her. She makes a lovely gift or springtime accent for your home and is available now at a Cherished Teddies retailer near you! Pat # $40 SRP An Irish Breeze Puts The Soul At Ease Page 10

11 Signing Event Fun! Retailers & Collectors Warmly Welcome Glenn This past autumn, Cherished Teddies retailers opened their doors to artist Glenn Hillman so that he could meet with collectors and sign some very exclusive Cherished Teddies figurines. Stone Fence Collectibles in Trenton, OH, European Imports in Niles, IL and Chrislove Collectibles in Whiting, IN all offered exclusive figurines and exceptional hospitality during their events. These events provided collectors with a chance to meet, talk, laugh and even dine with Glenn. Many exciting door prizes were won, and of course Glenn graciously signed many Cherished Teddies purchases. All three events proved to be great fun, a festive way to kick off the holiday shopping season. Limited quantities of exclusive figurines may still be available. Contact stores directly for more information. Claire # Delight In Fright Stone Fence Event Exclusive Call (888) or OHHeadstone@cs.com. Outside the Continental US please call (513) Lucy Elspeth # # And All The Angels Rejoice! Chrislove Collectibles Exclusive Autumn Days Bring A Harvest Of Memories European Imports Event Exclusive Call (219) or (888) info@chrislovecollectibles.com Call (847) or (800) , or custserv@europeanimports.com Page 11

12 The Cherished Teddies Kitchen Looking for a fast and easy cookie recipe? This one is so simple your kids or grandkids can do most of the work, yet it will impress at any holiday party or cookie exchange. Easy Red Velvet Whipped Cookies 1 box of red velvet cake mix 1 8 oz. tub of whipped topping, thawed 1 egg Powdered sugar 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Mix cake mix, whipped topping and egg until fully blended. 3. Drop spoonfuls into powdered sugar to coat. (Chilling dough for an hour before makes for easier handling.) 4. Bake on lightly greased cookie sheet for 8-10 minutes. 5. Cool on wire rack. Makes about 3 dozen. Page 12

13 Getting Crafty with Candy Canes This pretty little wreath is sure to catch the eyes of all your holiday visitors. It makes a great way to showcase your favorite Cherished Teddies ornament, too! Candy Cane Craft 24 candy canes hot glue gun ribbon 1. Arrange two candy canes so that they face back to back, with the curved tops facing outward and away from each other. 2. Apply a thin bead of glue to the back of one of the canes, and press them together. Use your ribbon to tie a tight bow around the middle of the candy canes to secure them and help the glue adhere. 3. Repeat these steps until you have 12 ribbon-bound pairs of candy canes. 4. Place two pairs of tied candy canes together, with their curved tops facing each other to form a slender heart shape. Glue the tips of the curved tops together and glue the bottoms together. 5. Tie tips with another piece of ribbon. 6. Repeat this process until all of the pairs join to form a circular wreath. 7. Hang your favorite Cherished Teddies ornament so that it falls in the middle of your festive wreath! How do you decorate with Cherished Teddies? We would love to see all of your great ideas! We invite you to post pictures to our Facebook page, Page 13

14 Exclusive Sneak Peek Festive Figurines and Ornaments In the Works for Next Winter While the weather is cold and blustery, our dated ornament for 2014 is sure to leave you feeling warm and cozy. Dressed in a furry coat, hat, and boots, even this darling s hands are kept toasty in her fur muff. She s a lovely little way to honor a year of blessings. Exclusive Sneak Peek Sherwood will be the 20th figurine in the Cherished Teddies Santa Series. He sits snuggly in his sleigh surrounded with toys for all the cherished children. He has already made his list and checked it twice, so he is ready for his Christmas Eve flight! Straight from your favorite childhood dreams, Sherwood is sure to bring whimsical thoughts to your holidays. Exclusive Sneak Peek Exclusive Sneak Peek In 2014 we are pleased to debut a new ornament series the Laplander series. The initial piece trumpets in the joyous time of year, dressed in traditional Laplander-style attire. It s a memorable gift for just about anyone. Look for all three pieces in stores and on-line late summer, (As these pieces are still in production stages, final product may vary from images shown here.) Page 14