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I do get a number of requests for custom teddy bears, but this was the first one with green fur and blue accents. This was because the person the bear was for is an Intracranial Hypertension warrior and blue and green are the IH Awareness colors. Elizabeth was very specific about what she wanted to her bear to look like. It was to have green fur with blue accents and the chest patch was to have the IH awareness ribbon on it and the words Intracranial Hypertension embroidered above and below the ribbon respectively.   She wanted her name and...

Bethany Bear sighed. "I am feeling so lonely today as all my bear friends are busy or have gone away to meet their new friends. I think I will go for a walk as it is a lovely day. The birds are singing and I hope that will cheer me up," she said to herself and sighed again as she strolled off along the path. Suddenly she was surprised to feel a tap on her shoulder and a sweet voice said, "Hello, Teddy Bear, why are you here all by yourself? My name is Klaudia, what is yours?" Bethany Bear...

As all fashions have changed over the years, so have teddy bears. I mean who does not move with the times, right?  This commission was to go back back in time and create a soft version of a 1950's teddy. The teddy adopter sent me a photo of the original - a well loved teddy, I did note. Using that photo, I drafted a design in the TG Bears signature soft, luxurious fur. You will note the longer, sleeker arms that vintage teddy bears boasted as well as carefully groomed nails. I had to add a little color at her neck,...

Yes, custom handmade teddy bears do happen at TG Bears. This one was different, it was not about color or design, but sound. Yes, sound!! I was asked to make a teddy bear with a wind up music to keep up a family tradition (well sort of tradition). The teddy had to be 10 inches tall and wear a little white collar. While the picture is cute, you cannot appreciate her fully without the sound. How fun she was to make and send her home to her new family!

Some of you may know that I love to papercraft in my spare time. During the course of last year I discovered Jennifer McGuire's YouTube channel and blog and became an avid follower. Her videos are so clear for newbies, her tips are easy to implement and bring great results, even for those just testing the waters. During the course of November 2015, she challenged the community to participate in her Share Handmade Kindness campaign. Being that November is one of the busiest months for me and TG Bears and anything cardmaking still needed my undivided attention and longer time...