Alice’s Bears

Hong Kong

Thank you for voting for my white rabbit. I based my creation off the white rabbit in Alice in Wonderland, as it is one of my favourite books, and my name is Alice. The book has become part of who I am.

I would like to express many thanks
to my teacher Ms. Gloria for teaching me how to sew, and I have learned
so many skills from her.

I would like to take the opportunity
to express my gratitude to my parents for encouraging me along this wonderful sewing journey.

I have been learning how to make teddy bears since grade 2 and now
I am in 8th grade; I am still learning.

It has been lots of fun and I hope to continue this incredible adventure with the support of my parents and teacher.

Kind regards,

Alice

Purplebean Bear

Hong Kong

First of all, let’s raise a toast to URSA Awards Competition on its 20th Anniversary!

Thanks to all who have voted in support of my bears, I am thrilled that all my three entries have won a place this year.

Applause should go to Valerie for organizing such a great competition which enables us in the teddy bear community worldwide to showcase our creations on one boundary-less platform. Over the years, I have learnt so much through seeing the spectacular artworks of master artists. Most of all, the many interesting categories of the URSA wards Competition always give me extra inspiration.

My heartfelt thanks also go to my mentor Gloria Chan, the founder of Hong Kong Teddy Bear Association, for encouraging greenhorn bear-makers to take part in the URSA Awards Competition to broaden their horizon, just like how she led me years ago to step onto this wonderful teddy bear art journey.

Lastly, sending hugs across the miles to all fellow bear artists.

With love,
Angela

Charlotte’s Bears

Hong Kong

I feel happy and full of joy having won an URSA Award.

I want to thanks Miss Gloria for helping me with the design of the bear and dress. I couldn’t done it without you.

There was some struggle that I had when making the hands. It was very hard for me, but I felt confident at the end upon completion.

Thank you all of the people who supported and voted for me!

Sincerely,
Charlotte

Evelyn’s Bears

Bellivue, Washington

I am honored to receive this award. I want to thank all the people, friends and who voted on my bunny doll, Hilda.

I am truly honored to have entered the final round for this category of this competition and I am so happy to receive this award!

This is my second time entering into this competition and it has been so fun joining this competition and making this beautiful blue doll from its delicate blue dress to adding details to the ears.

Once again I would like to thank my family, friends and the other people who voted for this competition.

I would also like to thank my teacher, Ms.Gloria for teaching me how to sew from the start when

I joined the sewing club in my first elementary school when I was in Hong Kong.

I never thought that I would make it to the finals

Thank you very much for having me in this competition, to showcase my bear Hilda, and for all the votes!

Evelyn 🙂

Gloria Handicraft Studio

Hong Kong

I am honored to have 2 awards for my creations.

Thank you everyone who voted for my bears.

Most of all I am grateful to Ms. Valerie for her great arrangement adding The Aspiring Young Artists category on the competition entry form .This is the first time for the parents and students to know the details about the USA teddy bear competition, They learn how to fill the entry form, how to take photos for their work, and how to write a description.

Ms. Valerie, Thank you so much for running a wonderful teddy magazine, and the URSA competition.

We wish you happiness and health.
Always,

Gloria

Venus Crafts

Wales

I am deeply honored to be a winner in the URSA Awards Competition.

Creating teddy bears has always been more than just a craft for me, it’s been a source of comfort and healing. I am a nurse and the emotional demands, at times,
can be overwhelming. Bear making became my quiet refuge, helping
reconnect with joy.

Unexpectedly, this passion has now opened the door for me to start my own creative business; something
I never imagined.

To everyone who supported my work, voted, and believed in my bears, thank you
from the bottom of my heart. Your encouragement means more than words
can express.

I would also like to thank Bears&Buds.com for providing such a wonderful platform
to celebrate creativity and connect with fellow bear makers around the world.

Again, thank you for your voting!

With gratitude and bear hugs.
Venus