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Out of the box and               into

Out of the box and into your arms.

Do you have an old shirt or pair of overalls that once belonged to your Grandpa?

Maybe you have a tablecloth that was your Grandma’s, or one of her beloved shirts sitting in a box somewhere.

These mementos mean so much, and yet, we cannot even truly enjoy them or find a use for them when they are tucked away in the corner of the basement or up in the old attic.

Memory bears are a wonderful way to:

  • Remember a loved one
  • Commemorate a birth: Baby blankets can be made into a “birthday” bear with the child’s name, birth date and weight and height information embroidered on the foot of the bear.
  • Remember an important event: They can be made out of team uniforms. The entire team could even sign the “sports” bear.
  • Comfort a soldier’s family:  A bear can be made from a soldier’s uniform who is serving overseas. The “military” bear could be a great comfort to a child who is missing a mom or dad. A “military” bear could even be made out of family members’ clothing for the soldier to keep while he/she is away serving our country.
  • Commemorate Graduation- You can send your high school graduate off to college with a bear full of memories.

If you would like to take these memories out of the box and put them out where you can enjoy them every day, I can help.

overalls1I have been making these sweet little bears for my own nieces and nephews for over 18 years.

The bears are simple, and soft…a perfect way to “hug a memory.”

Why keep something tucked away, when it can be hugged and enjoyed?

So many fabrics can be used…a baby blanket, a vintage skirt, an old bedspread…you are only limited by your own inspiration and imagination.

These little bears will bring you joy every day, and will put to use some of the treasured things you have kept for so many years…why not give yourself or someone you love a gift that is more valuable than the sum of its parts…the gift of a huggable memory?

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