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Spring 2017 Town Tattler Sunny #CT1601 SRP: $39.00 Dear Club Membears, Welcome to 2017! We ve been holding off sending out this issue of the Town Tattler so we can get you all the latest information. Thank you for your patience! And while I m on the topic of thanks, I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you all how appreciative we are of your support of the Cherished Teddies brand. We truly do love our collectors and through the years, we have seen some pretty amazing friendships grow. We have shared wonderful memories, and hopefully inspired many new traditions. We hope our teddies continue to bring avid collectors like you an abundance of happiness. While there are not new kits for 2017, we do still have a limited number of daisy-themed 2016 Club kits available! The kit itself is a great value, and so tell your friends and family there is still time to get one. Catch a recap of what is included in this issue. Looking ahead, this fall I plan to visit a few of our favorite retailers so that I can meet with collectors and sign figurines. Stay tuned for information on these fun events! You will be receiving more information via e-mail. In this issue, you also will see all the fun pieces we have in store for this year. We hope they will bring you as much joy as we experienced creating them. As usual, we are also sharing a delicious recipe and fun craft to keep your creativity flowing. Whatever blessings 2017 brings you, from the bottom of my heart I wish you and yours a wonderful year. I Would Jump Any Fence For You Georgiana #CT1602 SRP: $39.00 A Sunny Day Is Time To Play Bear Hugs, Glenn Hillman Page 2
A Limited Number of 2016 Club Kits Remain! The calendar has turned to 2017, but if you know someone who would love Cherished Teddies, but did not get their Club kit last year, let them know there is still time! The darling daisy theme boasts a simple beauty that is especially appreciated by artist Priscilla Hillman. In fact, the 2016 Club year was inspired by Priscilla s cherished childhood memories of time spent in the daisy meadow behind her home. It was here that she would while away her summer afternoons, picking daisies, making daisy chains, and wearing headbands made of the cheerful blooms. For just $35, the Club kit includes: 2016 Symbol of Membearship figurine, Darleen An exclusive Cherished Teddies Club pin celebrating our Daisy Meadow theme Teardrop daisy necklace with organza ribbon The exclusive opportunity to order Membears Only Figurines Exclusive free gift when you purchase all three Membears Only Figurines* It s a great value and makes a thoughtful gift! Visit your favorite Cherished Teddies Retailer, call 1-800-4-ENESCO, or visit www.cherishedteddies.com to order today. Page 3
2016 Club Symbol of Membearship The 2016 Club Symbol of Membearship is like a breath of fresh summer air. Dressed in a yellow gown with pale blue polka-dots, she has made a beautiful garland from the blooms of her favorite flower. Spending the day outdoors in a field of cheerful daisies puts everything into focus for Darleen, the serenity of nature surely soothing her very spirit. Darleen 2016 Symbol of Membearship Spend A Day Among The Daisies Page 4
Meet Your Membears Only Figurines! Membears Only Figurines are one of the most exciting benefits of membearship! Three exclusive figurines are only available to membears of the 2016 Cherished Teddies Club. Plus, when you purchase all three of these pieces, you will receive an adorable mini-figurine free! Dressed in a pink summer dress with a blue bow and daisies on her head, she is enjoying a fun summer day in the daisy meadow. Be sure to renew your membership for 2016 to be eligible for these figurines! Sunny #CT1601 $39.00 SRP May Happiness Rain On You Always Even when the skies are gray, happiness can still rain down! Our rainloving sweetheart, Sunny, is prepared for a day of puddle splashing and raindrop catching with her favorite little teddie friend. With each step upon a cobblestone path, her spirits are kept bright with the happy daisy trim around her hem and the daisy wreath she wears upon her head. She knows the rainy days are what make her delightful flowers grow, and so she is thankful for it. After filling her wooden wheelbarrow, gentle Georgiana continues to collect an apron full of her most favorite flowers her cheerful white and yellow daisies. She has carefully tended to her perennial garden since spring and is now reaping her beautiful rewards! It is much like the dear friends and family in her life; she enjoys these relationships by always keeping love and kindness in her heart. Georgiana #CT1602 $39.00 SRP Keep Flowers In Your Garden And Love In Your Heart Page 5
Meet Your Membears Only Figurines! Roseanne #CT1603 $30.00 SRP Flowers And Friends Suit Me To A Tea An afternoon tea party amongst the daisies is certainly time well spent. Enjoying the splendor of a sunny summer day, Roseanne drinks in all the beauty around her. Her teapot was made just for the occasion, with a bright daisy to coordinate with the gardens around her. Today she takes this moment just for herself, using the quiet time to collect her thoughts. Perhaps tomorrow she will invite a friend or two to share this special spot upon her picnic blanket. Meet Dora, our sweet and lovable 2016 Club mini teddie. Dressed in a pink summer dress with a blue bow and daisies on her head, she is enjoying a fun summer day in the daisy meadow. Membears who purchase all three Membears Only Figurines will receive this mini figurine as a free gift! Dora Stop And Smell The Daisies Page 6
Product Spotlight! The series that you have come to know and love are back for 2017! Dated figurines and ornaments, plus our Santa Series, Laplander Series and Snowbear Series figurines will be available late summer, 2017, but you can pre-order yours now at your favorite Cherished Teddies retailer! Ginnie #4055199 $37.50 SRP With all the fixins to build a mighty fine snowman including a scarf printed with 2017. Ginnie is a sweet figurine that celebrates our friendships that are built with love the kind that keeps us warm all year through. Our Friendship s On A Roll Commemorating 2017, an angelic holiday bell ensures you ring in the season with a happy song in your heart. Two white doves offer a subtle message of peace for the new year. Holiday Bell #4059133 $25.00 SRP Christmas Bells Ring and Birds Sing Page 7
Product Spotlight! Hanging Ornament #4059134 $23.00 SRP Adorably dressed in elfin attire, this festive fellow honors those unique friendships that can always make our spirits bright. The lantern he holds represents the shining spirit of all his dearest friends. Friends Make Seasons Bright Hanging Ornament #4059135 $23.00 SRP The 5th annual Santa ornament, this teddie dressed in a Santa suit adds an adorable touch to Christmas trees, stockings, or packages. A festive hanging ornament indeed, it encourages one and all to believe in all the magic of the season!. Grant #4059136 $50.00 SRP You re My Reason To Believe The popular Santa Series continues with Grant, a figurine named after artist Glenn Hillman s son. The 23rd piece in this beloved series, Grant is dressed as Santa while surrounded by some dear forest friends. Share A Little Love Page 8
Product Spotlight! Greta #4059137 $60.00 SRP The Laplander series has become a beloved tradition for those who have come to treasure the intricate Nordic patterns and snowy themes of these teddies. Greta is the 22nd introduction to the series and she is sure to warm your heart even during the coldest seasons with a gentle polar bear by her side. Friendship Warms The Coldest Seasons The latest introduction to the popular Snowbears series, Michelle invites you to share in the beauty of winter as she stands amidst a winter wonderland. A pair of cardinal friends have come for a visit, eager to share tales of a wondrous season. Michelle #4059138 $45.00 SRP Share In Winter s Wonders Page 9
The Cherished Teddies Kitchen Whether you are headed to a teddy bear picnic or a church potluck dinner, this delicious dip can be served as an appetizer or dessert. It s easy to make and fun to eat! Chocolate Cookie Dough Dip - 1/2 cup salted room temperature butter - 8 oz. room temperature cream cheese - 1/3 cup light brown sugar - 1 tsp vanilla extract - 1/2 cup powdered sugar - 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips - graham crackers or vanilla wafers for dipping 1. With an electric mixer, beat together butter and cream cheese at medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes 2. Add in brown sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar and mix on low until thoroughly combined 3. Fold in chocolate chips with spoon or spatula 4. Serve immediately with graham crackers or vanilla wafers. If preparing in advance: Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Dip will need to be returned to room temperature before serving. Ever-Blooming Tabletop Tree Bring a bit of spring indoors! With a few simple craft items that you probably have on hand, you can make a lovely decoration that can also be easily altered to represent any season. - A twiggy branch or two - Pink tulle cut into small squares or pink fabric rose petals - Small flower pot - Yarn, raffia or twine - Florist s foam - Reindeer moss - Glue gun 1. Wrap your flower pot with raffia, twine or yarn, gluing as you go. 2. Insert florist s foam into pot, trimming as necessary for a snug fit 3. Insert twigs close together into florist s foam 4. Twist tulle or fabric rose petals to resemble budding blossoms and glue onto twigs as desired 5. Glue moss down to cover florist s foam and display on tabletop, mantle, shelf or anywhere that could use a natural accent Page 10