The Boyds^TM Bear Facts Archives
Bits & pieces of information for collectors of Boyd's Bears and Friends

June 2004 Archived Information

(6/25/04) BnB Sponsor's Special & Bear Of The Month

Cynthia's Hallmark - Liz Smith Signing

Liz Smith Boyds Signing at Cynthia's Hallmark
August 28th Time - TBA Soon!

Any Boyds items you order between now and then can be held and signed by Liz Smith. We will ship to you after the signing. Please put a note with your online order (in the comments section). Phone orders are also being accepted for this rare and very special event!

1584 N. State St. Greenfield, IN 46140 (317) 462-6749

Cynthia's Hallmark

Timeless Treasures - Beck's Bargain Bin & Bear Of The Month

Beck is offering the yankee/rose candle set at $7.50, which is 1/2 price with any $20.00 order. This offer will be good starting when this newsletter arrives, till the end of the month of July ... this will be considered the bear of the month.

Beck's Bargain Bin was just updated over the weekend and it has tons of new things listed at discounted prices.

1749 US HWY 50 EAST, BEDFORD, IN 47421

Email: beckorsteve@iopener.net or Phone: 812-277-0283

Timeless Treasures

Michelle's Gifts - Christmas In July Celebration

"It's almost time for our 2nd Annual Christmas in July (C.I.J.) celebration at Michelle's Gifts! If you are not on our email list, sign up today - it is the only way to receive great offers not listed on our website. Look for weekly emails with C.I.J. specials all throughout the month of July!" ... Marisa

To get on the mailing list: Call 1-800-331-8705 or E-mail us at MichellesGifts@aol.com

219 Gentry Suite C Spring, Texas 77373

Michelle's Gifts

The Old Blue Barn - Bear Of The Month

Fran's Special For July will be the bear Mary Ann and the Stars & Stripes Quilt for $15.00. It's a $25.90 value.

270 North Washington Street Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-5205

The Old Blue Barn

The Doll House - Summer Specials

Summer Specials (while supplies last)

Name, Item Number, Regular Price, Special Price

Briana B. Bearican (919831) $22.95 $14.00
Maggie B. Bearheart (904082 $21.95 $13.00
Edmund (Spring 03) (9175-20 $18.95 $11.00
Maris Q. Yachtley (912018) $45.95 $28.00
Skip B. Yachtley (913976) $ 9.95 $ 6.00
Morgan T. Yachtley with Bill (912644) $29.95 $18.00
Leslie B. Ladybug (904230) $45.95 $28.00
Lindsley Ladybug (919830) $22.95 $14.00
Marlena Beargeaux & Deitrich LTD. (900103) $54.95 $33.00

To see pictures of these critters, go to my website www.BoydsBearShop.com and scroll down the opening page and type in the name or style # in the "Search our Website" block.

Orders can be emailed to goldpaw10@aol.com anytime, or you can phone us at (614) 471-8582 Wednesday through Saturday 11am-6pm EST.

109 North High Street Olde Gahanna, OH 43230 (614) 471-8582

The Doll House

Mulberry Street Gifts - Special Savings

Special Savings on older Boyds Plush & Resin & More 1996-2003 40-50% OFF

"Buy 1 .. Get 1 Free"or 40% OFF Plush and Resin and More
Includes all Older Plush Ornaments, Resin Ornaments, Mini-Birdhouse Ornaments, Mini-Birdhouses, Older Pins, Older TugAlongs
All Boyds Teabearies on SALE 40-50% off
Check our website for our RESIN SALE and our PLUSH SALE
25th Anniversary Pieces are HERE!

2004 FALL Resin New! Tons in Stock! Buy any new Resin Frame and Get an Old Resin Frame Free!

2004 FALL Plush New! Tons in Stock!
FALL Accessories New! Candle Toppers in Stock and More!
FALL Treasure Boxes New! 1st Shipments Arriving!

181-3 Hughes Road, Madison, AL 35758 256-464-9552
10-6 M-Sat, 1-5 SUN CST

Mulberry Street Gifts

Covered Wagon Crafts - Free 2005 Calendar With Purchase

Shirley is offering a FREE 2005 CALENDAR with the purchase of $50 worth of retired critters.

1042 North Second Street Chillicothe, IL 61523 (309) 274-5657
Email: teddy@myboydsbears.com

Covered Wagon Gifts

American Treasures - Specials

WELCOME BnB Members ... AMERICAN TREASURES would like to extend a $10.00 "FUN CASH" gift certificate to all of the BnB Members:

To redeem the $10.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE, use promo code: BnB when you place your order. Place the code BnB in the promotion code box, not the Gift Certificate Box. The promotional code box will be found when you are at the "CHECK OUT" of your order, under the section where you supply us with Shipping and Billing information.

The $10.00 "FUN CASH" GIFT CERTIFICATE can be used on any order of $20.00 or more!
Please, only one promotional code per order. Not to be combined with any other promotional offer.

The $10.00 "FUN CASH" gift certificate is for NEWLY placed Orders and cannot be applied to any past orders placed on our website.

The $10.00 "FUN CASH" gift certificate is for any item(s) on our website, except for CLEARANCE SALE items.

The $10.00 "FUN CASH" GIFT CERTIFICATE offer expires July 24th, 2004. Limit one "FUN CASH" Gift Certificate per member.

Here are other AMERICAN TREASURES SPECIALS going on right now and through the remainder of June and July that if you can add to the newsletter, we would appreciate.

1. FREE SHIPPING on orders of $59.99 or more through July 2004!! regularly $75.00 for FREE SHIPPING!

2. With the purchase of $60.00 of regularly priced merchandise you can get a FREE (LE-1998) BEARSTONE --- T.H.B. & COMPANY, 5th Anniversary Limited Edition.... CLICK HERE to check out all the details! Good until supplies last.

3. PROMOTION PACS....get FREE BOYDS ITEMS when you purchase FALL 2004 PACS! CLICK HERE for all the PROMOTION PACS we have on our website!

4. ENTER TO WIN.....a $50.00 GIFT PAC of BOYDS STUFF! There is always a GIVEAWAY at AMERICAN TREASURES eSTORE. CLICK HERE for the latest!

Any questions, please do not hesitate to email me or you can call me at 888-508-BOYD (2693).

Have a GREAT DAY! and THANKS AGAIN! THOM, American Treasures

American Treasures

(6/17/04) THIRD ANNUAL BnB DINNER

THIRD ANNUAL BnB DINNER
GETTYSBURG, PA
JUNE 20, 2004

INSTRUCTIONS FOR RAFFLE TICKETS:

$1.00 each 6 for $5.00 12 for $10.00

All proceeds will go to Project Angel Hugs.

Raffle tickets can be bought from Linda and Dave Reinhart and Eileen and Bud Gray.

Please write your first and last name legibly on the back of all your tickets and put in the bag labeled" "Raffle Prizes".

There is a ticket in your goody bag for the door prizes. Please put it in the bag labeled "Door Prizes".

PRIZES

Ann from the Doll House
Potsie Daisydew
John
Leslie B. Ladybug
Catterina Cuddlepuss
Philo Puddlemake
Glynnis
H. C. Beezley
Edmund Spring 2003
Bailey Spring 2003
Emily Babbit Spring 2003
Potsie's Water Can
Betsie Angelstar
Blueberry
Pumpkin Mohair
Carly Crystalfrost
Monsieur Jodibear
Mary Kate Gingerbeary
Tutti F. Sugarcone
Sasha DuBeary
Bailey Spring 2004
Marla DuBeary
Margo DuBeary

Beck for Timeless Treasures
Auntie Autumn with Lil' Harvey and the Wagon
Buzzby…Tubby Time Picture Frame
Mommy Bearhugs with Baby Bundles Frame

Shirley from Covered Wagon
Catnip Gift Bucket
Patriotic Wuzzy Pin
Candy Corn Peeker Pin

Cynthia's Hallmark
Wills Creek Waterman's Attic Series Rudy Drake - signed by David Miller
Lopsie Lou Wobblees - signed by David Miller
Twiddles N' Frosty - signed by David Miller
Momma Caresalot with Scoots & Toots…World's Best Mom
Whimsley Teabearie
Caffeina's Cuppa Joe 33 1/3
Libby's Lady Bug Step Stool
Mr. Tweeter
Lucky B. Ladybug
Ima Softheart Peeker
Pucker Peeker
Erica Cherrybeary
Sissy Bearyfriend
Peter Frosty
Polly P. Nana
Carol N. Hugs
G.I. Loveya

Marcia Haluga
Martha T. Bunnycombe
Madison L. Bearington

Amysta Harlan
Home made greeting cards

Kelly Stevens
BnB Quackers

Mark and Jean Anne Sovereign
Lead B. Bottom
Kirlins - Jean the Baker Dollstone
Americus - Signed by Steve Schutt
POG Honey Bee Mine Bearstone

Marylynn Bostic
Special bear made from Wrangler Jeans
Arrangement
Americana Bear Merica B.
Two ornaments

Linda and Harvey Tuttle
Jack B. Twinkletune music box and pin
GM Bearenthal…Happy Birthday You Old Bear

Brigitte Lejeune
Teaberries
Razzbearies
Magnets
Snack Plate
Dinner Plate
Egg Timer

Cindy Algiers
Little Ted Anniversary Bear
Smith Witter Anniversary Bear
Maryanne McBeansley
Ilona Ballarina Moose

Ann Wilson
Cindy Lou Bearican

The Boyds Collection, Ltd.
Signed Harlan
Mamie Glorybear
Edith Glorybear

Thom from American Treasures
$ 25.00 Gift Certificate

Verna Davis
Ethan

AJ Leair
Note cards

Bethy Phillips
Boyds Puzzles
Boyds Pins

Barbara Goff
Jack Pott…Feelin' Lucky
Momma Bearsley

AJ is selling the BnB 14 months calendar for $10.00 and note cards for $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00

Rose will be selling the Photo CD for $6 which includes shipping.

Ralph is the "Offishul" BnB photographer

Please send a thank you to the sponsor if you win a raffle prize.

How Project Angel Hugs Began

Project Angel Hugs began with one 6 letter word … cancer … issued in the same breath with our daughter's name, Vanessa. That was July of 1999 and she was all of 5 years of age, diagnosed with leukemia. Since then, many things in my life have changed. This is her mother, Char.

I've learned many medical terms such as platelets, white cells, how blood is made.

I've learned how to sneeze into my shoulder so not to spread germs.

I've learned how to read a blood report and figure out an "ANC". For those of you wondering, that counts the number of good fighting white cells in the body.

I've learned how to hold a child undergoing a spinal tap.

I've learned what bone marrow looks like…..precious….

Those are all small things compared to the big picture

I've learned how to pack a picnic lunch in less than 10 minutes when blood counts are high enough to go to the beach for a swim.

I've learned how to put a smile on my face for my children when I've felt like crying.

I've learned to turn to prayer to find strength and comfort when I felt I couldn't go on.

I've learned how to put my life on hold…to take care of what was more important….my family.

I've learned you have to grab the moment, say the things you've been putting off, hug the stuffing's out of your kids and husband, and what's important in life…God, love, faith, family, & friends.

In Vanessa's almost eight years of life, she showed courage, love, compassion, humor, strength, generosity, and most of all faith. So much of her precious life was spent hospitalized, receiving chemotherapy and then later a bone marrow transplant. We found out the sad news in June of 2001 that her cancer again had returned. Her decision was no more treatment. With great spirit and belief in God, she spent the next 7 weeks, having a wonderful summer swimming in her new pool we were able to set up for her, and spending time with her puppy, Buddy. In August of the same year, Vanessa passed onto her new life with the Lord. At that time….

I learned that God can give you the strength to whisper in your daughter's ear…It's okay…you can go now…I'll always love you…

Due to her long hospital stays, we learned how to capture a moment here and there and have some fun. Whether doing a craft project, having pizza with other families, receiving mail, or just spending time out of our room doing whatever to make a very difficult situation more bearable.

Days up on the cancer floor can seem endless. Waiting for tests to be done, waiting for test results to come back, waiting for blood counts to go up, waiting for chemo, waiting for tummy meds, waiting for our life to begin again, waiting….waiting…waiting.

…..and that is how Project Angel Hugs began. Trying to help fill a void, a need in these children's lives, to help pass that time when waiting.

Angel Hugs! Char

(6/16/04) Hunter's Hope EXCLUSIVE

Hello! Our names are “Hope and A. Future”. We are the new 2004 collectible Boyds Bears created for the Hunter's Hope Foundation. “Hunter,” the 2003 collectible Boyds Bear, is our best friend, and he asked us to share Jeremiah 29: 11 with you - “For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you Hope and a Future.” We hope you will take us home, and when you hold us in your arms you will also hold in your heart the Lord’s promise of Hope and a Future. Please make us a part of your collection, and share this promise and Hunter’s story with all your friends and family. Together, we know we can find a cure for Krabbe and other Leukodystrophies, and help children all over the world have a “Hope and A. Future.

L to R: "Hall of Fame" Bear, "Hope and A. Future" Bear, "Hunter" Bear

The Hunter's Hope Foundation was established in 1997 by Pro Football Hall of Fame member and former Buffalo Bills Quarterback, Jim Kelly and his wife, Jill, after their infant son Hunter, was diagnosed with Krabbe Disease (Globoid-Cell Leukodystrophy). The Foundation is the Kelly's life long commitment to increase public awareness of Krabbe Disease and other Leukodystrophies as well as to increase the likelihood of early detection and treatment. Their ultimate goal is to raise money to fund research efforts to identify new treatments, therapies, and a cure for Krabbe Disease. To date, the Foundation has awarded over $3.5 million to Leukodystrophy and other neurological disease related research.

Hunter's Hope