September 2024
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September 29, 2024: I haven't updated this site in ages. Finding time to work on my bears has been more challenging than I anticipated. [This sounds like an entry in one of those explorer's journals where the writer eventually croaks in a cave clutching a map.]
Poppy the Panda is finished and already packed up for the journey to her new home. She is the Panda version of my current favorite little bear, Nori. Is everyone tired of me gushing about Nori by now? Probably. Now we can talk about Poppy.
The Peach Peddler's 15th Anniversary is coming up in 2025. I may start stashing away completed bears until I decide how to celebrate. I know part of the plan. I don't want to tell myself the whole deal just yet or I'll fizzle under pressure. In the immortal words of Mike Primavera: "Self-discipline is tough because I’m the boss of me and that guy runs a real loose ship."
I hope that all of you will have a fantastic October.
As always: I hope that you're all staying safe and healthy.
Chris
Teddy Bear Times & Friends
Issue #246 (April/May 2020) p. 18-22
SAFETY WARNING: The Peach Peddler bears are collectibles, intended ONLY for display. Our bears are not toys and should not be handled by anyone under the age of 14. Fragile glass eyes, steel pellets, and other internal hardware could pose choking hazards or otherwise harm children.
The Peach Peddler offers one-of-a-kind artist bears from the highest quality materials available. Each bear is brought to life with lots of love, time, and attention to detail.
Shown inPublications:
My bear, Pudding, was the Feature (Cover) model for the September 2014 digital issue of Bears & Buds magazine, with an article about our company. The Peach Peddler creations have also been included in multiple issues of the print magazine Teddybear Times & Friends (formerly Teddy Bear and Friends), most recently in the April/May 2020 issue.
Awards Received:
2023- URSA 1st Place Wee Little Bears and Buds "Mousefeathers"
2023- URSA 1st Place Large Bears and Buds "Chuckles"
2023- URSA 1st Place Peaches Piglet "It's Not A Bear"
2023- URSA 2nd Place Pretty in Pink "Peony"
2023- URSA 3rd Place Buttercup HH "Circus Comes to Town"
2019 - TOBY Industry's Choice - Large Undressed Bear "Nilla/Snowbear"
2019 - TOBY Industry's Choice - Miniature Undressed Bear "Criswell/Peanut"
2018 - URSA 1st Place Mini Bare Bear "Figaro"
2018 - URSA 1st Place Medium Bare Bear " Rugby"
2018 - URSA 3rd Place Realistic Bear "Yuri" Polar Bear
2017 - TOBY Industry's Choice (Small Dressed Bear, "Stinkerbell")
2016 - TOBY Industry's Choice (Large Dressed Bear, "Beatrice")
2016 - TOBY People's Choice (Large Dressed Bear, "Beatrice")
2014 - TOBY Industry Choice (Miniature Category, "Moriarty")
2014 - URSA Award "Serenity II" Panda
2014 - URSA Award "Wuzzie" Miniature Category
2011 - TBAAF (Teddy Bear Artist & Friends) "Mini Marshmallow" Small Undressed Bear
2011 - TBAAF (Teddy Bear Artist & Friends) "Serenity" Novice Category