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🧸 Handmade Memory Bears & Dogs
💛 Turning cherished clothing into keepsakes full of love
✨ Bereavement | Baby Milestones | Graduations | School Leavers & more
🎁 Thoughtful gifts to hold onto special moments
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12/10/2026

🐻💚 ALL THE MEMORIES, IN EVERY BEAR! 💚🐻

Now these were an intricate order! 😍🧵

The challenge was making sure every single bear had an element of every memory represented from each item of clothing. Every shirt, every design, every little detail had to be carefully thought about so that each bear carried a little piece of everything. 💚🖤

No two bears are exactly the same, yet they’re all connected by the same memories. 🥹🐻

Honestly… I’m a little bit overwhelmed! 🥹❤️Just look at those numbers! 📈 10.7K views, 183 interactions and 24 new follow...
06/10/2026

Honestly… I’m a little bit overwhelmed! 🥹❤️

Just look at those numbers! 📈 10.7K views, 183 interactions and 24 new followers — all from people taking the time to look at, like, share and support my little business. 🧸❤️

I genuinely can’t thank you all enough. Every order, message, recommendation and bit of support means more than you probably realise. I’m so incredibly lucky to have such lovely customers trusting me with your precious memories. 🥰

I also want to apologise to anyone I’ve had to say no to for a Christmas bear this week. 😔 I’ve had to turn away around 20 requests already because of my existing pre-orders and the fact I’m heading off on holiday soon. ✈️

It honestly breaks my heart saying no, but I’d rather be honest than promise something I can’t realistically complete in time. ❤️

BUT… if you’ve missed out on a Christmas bear, please don’t worry! 🧸✨ I’d be more than happy to organise a New Year memory bear for you instead.

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for keeping my little business so busy. ❤️🧸
I really do appreciate every single one of you! xx

Every month, my stairs seem to turn into a bear parade! 🧸🐻And honestly… I wouldn’t have it any other way. ❤️Seeing them ...
30/09/2026

Every month, my stairs seem to turn into a bear parade! 🧸🐻

And honestly… I wouldn’t have it any other way. ❤️

Seeing them all lined up like this is a little reminder of just how lucky I am to have so many of you trusting me with your precious clothes, memories and stories.

I’m so grateful 🥰

So, if you’ve ever sent your clothes my way, recommended me, shared a post or simply followed along — thank you! ❤️

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Monday = sewing day! 🧵✂️And sewing days run entirely on tea… lots and LOTS of tea! ☕😂But can we appreciate my birthday c...
28/09/2026

Monday = sewing day! 🧵✂️

And sewing days run entirely on tea… lots and LOTS of tea! ☕😂

But can we appreciate my birthday cup?! 😍🎂 Safe to say, it’s now part of the sewing team! 😂

🎂🎈 EARLY MORNING ROAD TRIP! 🚗💨An early start today for a birthday day out, with presents in tow 🎁🥳So if my replies are a...
20/09/2026

🎂🎈 EARLY MORNING ROAD TRIP! 🚗💨

An early start today for a birthday day out, with presents in tow 🎁🥳

So if my replies are a little slower than usual today, or I’m taking a little longer to get back to your messages… you know why! 😂

IT’S MY BIRTHDAY! 🎉🥂

I’m taking the l weekend off from the sewing machine and enjoying some much-needed birthday fun ❤️

But the big question is…

👇 GUESS WHERE TODAY’S TRIP IS?! 👀🚗

🎂✨

Sewing while the final of the Sewing Bee is on in the background 🪡🧵Who else is watching with me?!
15/09/2026

Sewing while the final of the Sewing Bee is on in the background 🪡🧵

Who else is watching with me?!

11/09/2026

Living right next to the sea, I’m lucky enough to watch some monster ships sailing out to sea 🌊🚢

So when I received the most wonderful retirement bear to make for a Master Pilot, I knew this one was going to be extra special! 🐻❤️

After an incredible 47 years working there, retirement definitely deserves to be celebrated! 🎉👏

Made using their work clothing, this bear is a lovely way to mark an amazing career and keep those memories close long after retirement.

What a privilege it is to turn someone’s special workwear into a keepsake they can treasure forever. 🥰🧵

Meet the Maker ✨I’ve had quite a a few new follows over the summer holidays so let me introduce myself to you all ………..👋...
09/09/2026

Meet the Maker ✨
I’ve had quite a a few new follows over the summer holidays so let me introduce myself to you all ………..

👋 Hi, I’m Louise — I’m a proud mum of four in a crazy blended family, with ages ranging from 7 to 23 and I’m married to my biggest supporter.

🧵 By day, I work in a well-known craft store, but before that I spent years as a Cardiac Intensive Care Nurse. I stepped away from nursing after having my youngest baby, and creativity soon became my next chapter.

🧸 I’m completely self-taught when it comes to memory bears. I started making them during Covid after creating a special “Covid Memory Bear” for my son’s school — and I instantly fell in love with the process. What began as a hobby quickly turned into something so meaningful.

💛 One of my favourite parts of making memory bears is hearing the stories behind the clothing and memories they hold. Every bear is unique, personal, and made with so much love.

🥰 I LOVE to craft and will have a go at most things and you’ll see me pop some additional videos/ pictures of other things to encourage you all to have a go too!

🧶 I cannot Knit or crochet!

🌍 Outside of sewing, I love to travel and have been lucky enough to live in Germany, Ireland, and America before settling by the sea in Redcar.

🗓️ I’m also a total planner — my calendar is basically my bible!

💕Friends would probably describe me as enthusiastic

🎄 Christmas is my absolute favourite season. December is when I slow down, soak up family time, and enjoy making memories with the people I love most.

🤍 Thank you for being here and supporting my small business — it truly means the world to me.

🎓 DON’T CHUCK THAT LEAVER HOODIE IN THE WARDROBE JUST YET! 👀As a new chapter begins for so many school kids today, one c...
03/09/2026

🎓 DON’T CHUCK THAT LEAVER HOODIE IN THE WARDROBE JUST YET! 👀

As a new chapter begins for so many school kids today, one chapter closes. ❤️

Those leaver hoodies will probably be chucked in the wardrobe now, ready for the memory box… but why not turn that special hoodie into something you can actually use? 🥰

✨ Turn your leaver hoodie into a memory cushion ✨

A lovely way to keep those school memories around rather than tucked away in a box!

💥 SEPTEMBER OFFER 💥
Any leaver hoodies dropped off throughout September will be just £15 instead of the usual £20! 🎉

And to everyone starting a new school year this week… GOOD LUCK! 🍀📚
New school, new adventures and a whole new chapter! ❤️

🎒✏️ WHO’S READY FOR THE KIDS TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL?! 😂🙌Any new starters this year? 🥹❤️ Or are you like me wondering how o...
31/08/2026

🎒✏️ WHO’S READY FOR THE KIDS TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL?! 😂🙌

Any new starters this year? 🥹❤️ Or are you like me wondering how on earth they’ve grown so fast?!

When Clark started school, I made him one of these “Grow With Me” shirts 👕🌱 — the plan was to add his handprint every year until he leaves school…

2030! 😭 Where has the time gone?!

So, if you bought one of these from me… THIS IS YOUR REMINDER! 📢😂

Dig it out, grab some paint and get that next handprint on! 🖐️🎨

And please tell me I’m not the only one who’s going to be emotional when those little hands suddenly aren’t so little anymore! 🥹❤️

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