More Christmas Angel Bears to Decorate Your Home!

Finally!  I have 3 more Christmas Angel Bears to show you.  I think I am in love with the purple and silver combination.  I don't know why that combination strikes me as so lovely, but it does.  See what I mean??  Very important - I am offering 15% off all items over $20 from now through September 3rd.  See coupon at end of post.

I have paired the white bear in her purple and silver attire with greenery and silver accents to show how this bear might be displayed in your home.   See it here in my Etsy shop.

Another lovely angel bear is dressed in a rose and pink dress with silver accents.  This would be appropriate for a Victorian style of Christmas decor.  Find this beautiful lady here.

I don't know if teal is a popular color to decorate your home at Christmas, but this could contribute to a new trend.  The teal fabric is really pretty and I've trimmed the dressed in white and teal ruffle, with silver accents.  Start your tradition here.






Coupon code to receive 15% off these three angels and many other items is ETSYLABORDAY2018 .

It's been a month since my last blog post.  I have added several new items to my etsy shop, but right now I am thinking "Christmas".  I know it's only July, but I've been working on some Christmas Angel Bears.  They are generally all the same style, but in different color combinations to go with different colors of Christmas decor. 

Christmas Angel Bear in black and silver, surrounded by other Christmas Decor

For instance, look at this fantastic color combination of black, silver and red.  I love this dramatic color combo.  You can see this item at this link:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/616361774/christmas-decorchristmas-angel-bear







Also, new is this angel bear in a blue dress with white and ivory doves.  I have paired it with some silver and blue decor, along with greenery in this possible display picture.  See this item at this link:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/630459827/christmas-angel-bearchristmas






See all of my Christmas Angel Bears at this link:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BearFamilyGifts?ref=l2-shop-info-name&section_id=20415013

Currently, there are only 2 other listings, but I am working on several more to add in the coming weeks.  Stay tuned!

The Newest Teddy Bears

Ms. Tedi Bear would like to introduce you to the newest additions to the Bear Family at my etsy shop.  Ms. Tedi has been created to be the "face" of my business, just for fun.

Pearl Angel Ornament Bear

First, a never-too-early Christmas tree ornament for breast cancer survivors (or in memory of someone who didn't make it).  She's a real cutie in her pink dress trimmed in pearls.

Lady Patriotic Bear

I've been offering the Lady Patriotic Bear using a brown bear, but am now offering it in brown, white (pictured) and cream.  This has become one of my best sellers this year!  Beary cute patriotic decor for your home. I think she looks like she is ready to watch a 4th of July parade and wave her flag.

Bear Hugs Bear

Another item that I have added a white bear option is the Bear Hugs Bear.  This bear would be good as a get well gift or a little encouragement for someone who just needs a little hug.



Lots more bears coming, just takes me awhile to put them together and add them.  I'll be working on some this next week!

Gifts of Encouragement

Cancer Kickin' Cowgirl Bear

I am a two-time breast cancer survivor, and happy and thankful to be one.  During the months of treatments, I received many gifts of encouragement - cards, stuffed animals, food, rides to treatment, prayers, etc.  Another very needed gift was the gift of laughter and fun, because there were lots of non-fun times, believe me.  Taking these things in mind, I have created several gifts for breast cancer patients over the years, including what I would call fun themed gifts.  Just added to my Etsy shop today is Cancer Kickin' Cowgirl Bear.  I love the cowboy/cowgirl theme and thought it would be fun to provide a gift that encourages a cancer patient to "kick cancer down the road".

Cancer Fighter Bear

Cancer Fighter Bear encourages someone to "knock out cancer".  Again, a little fun, some encouragement, something every cancer patient needs.

Cancer Fighting Super Hero

Everybody needs a super hero sometimes.  Cancer Fighting Super Hero can provide encouragement at a time when you need something "super" to help you get through it.

The main thing these gifts do, other than bring some levity to a difficult situation, is they remind the recipient that someone is thinking of them or praying for them.  Sometimes letting a person know you care is the best thing you can do for them.  Combine these bears with a personal note from you and you just might lift their spirits.

Come visit my Etsy shop anytime: bearfamilygifts.etsy.com.  I have more gifts for cancer patients and lots of other "beary" good things.

The First Day of the New Way

I Care About You

Now that my domain, www.bearfamilygifts.com  is taking visitors to my Etsy shop as of this morning, I am very excited to operate my Etsy shop full time and added some new products last night.  I'd like to introduce you to those products.


First is a new breast cancer patient bear. https://www.etsy.com/listing/619385539/gift-for-breast-cancer-patientbreast
She is dressed in pink, of course, with a pink hat.  She is an "I Care about you" bear, holding a sign that says just that. (Update: this item as been sold!)

Patriotic Trio

My second new product is actually 3 in 1.  This is a patriotic gift or home decor, offered in 3 colors of bears and 3 colors of dresses.  I call them the Patriotic Trio, but the listing is for your choice of 1 bear.  If you would be interested in all 3, please contact me.  See this listing at https://www.etsy.com/listing/619395399/americana-decor4th-of-july-decor4th-july .

Please come see me at my etsy shop:https://www.etsy.com/shop/BearFamilyGifts anytime.  It's open 24/7.

Thank you for your interest in my products!  Suggestions always welcome.

Modifying and Moving On

Moving On:  On June 1st, I took all of my products down from my website and left only my home page to direct people to check out my etsy shop.  On the morning of June 7th, even that last page will be gone and anyone looking for www.bearfamilygifts.com will automatically be directed to https://www.etsy.com/shop/BearFamilyGifts .  

Modifying:  Along with moving on, I am modifying my product line.  Since there is a size of bear (out of 4) that I can no longer get, all of those designs are gone and I am concentrating on the other 3 sizes of bears, as well as different types of bears, some cows, and bunnies will be added.  So, out with many of my supplies, and probably in with a bunch of news ones.  My small room MUST be full of craft supplies!!!  And I'm sure it soon will be.

In the meantime, I am slowly adding items to my etsy shop.  Here are a few of the newest ones.

Gardening Angel Bear

A fun gift for the avid gardener, this angel bear comes with tiny gardening tools and watering can.

Red and Gold Christmas Angel

Looking forward to Christmas gifts and decor, I added the Red and Gold Christmas Angel Bear.  Lovely fabric featuring the shape of an angel on red and trimmed in gold.

Snow Angel Girl Bear

Snow Angel Girl Bear is a vision of winter loveliness in white and blue with silver trim.  The boa around her neck is white with silver strands,  She holds a cross-stitched sign that reads "Let It Snow".  Just a little winter fun.

Mr and Mrs Ornament Bears

My very newest addition, I made these for my son and daughter-in-law last Christmas.  The gown is ivory and the vest is black, as close as I could come to their colors.  Bouquet was also a close match to their colors.  Bride can also be in white, several choices on flower colors.




Stop by and visit any time.  You never know when something knew will be added.  I have many new items in the "queue".

The History of Bear Family Gifts, and the Future

Sunflower Bear - $20.00

Almost 20 years ago, I combined my love of teddy bears with my love of fabric and started dressing teddy bears.  I liked creating themes, wedding and baby gifts being the first among those themes.  I added cross-stitching so I could personalize items, as well as spelling out names in alphabet blocks.  I did some in home parties, and some crafts fairs, made a few sales, but most importantly got the bug to try to sell more.  Then we got connected to the internet and a whole new world opened up for me.  I tried some ad sites at first, then set up some websites on free web hosts (those existed at one time, along with the ads that paid for the spot).  Eventually, I bought my domain name and set up my very own website (without other people's ads) and enjoyed selling my teddy bears, with a few rabbits thrown in.  My customers helped me to add so many new items to my product line by asking for something I hadn't thought of.  Soon I had hundreds of products, broken down into several dozen categories for easier shopping.  Pages and pages of a website to keep up to date (more about that later) and orders to fill.  There were slow times and super busy times, like most businesses.  I have kept at it, even though keeping the website up to date, meeting Google requirements (if Google doesn't see you, neither will anyone else!) had become way too much for me.  My little creative brain just couldn't wrap itself around mobile friendly code, security issues, privacy issues for customers in the EU, etc.  It was all pretty simple when I first started out, but has become more than I care to keep up with.  So....... the website is closing on June 1st.  I have a few items left and they are on sale to move out!  They need new homes.  You can see the items left at my Website Closing Sale page.

Just in time for July 4th, the Patriotic Teddy Bears, have lowered prices plus a discount code for 20% off. 

Patriotic Flag Bear-er - $12.50

Pink Ribbon and Butterflies Angel

BUT, I want to be clear about something.  I am NOT going out of business!!!!!  My website will be closing, yes, but I am not going away.  Simply moving to a different venue where I do not need to deal with all of those things that I do not understand about a website.  If you have not heard of Etsy, you really need to take a look at all of the talented artisans with a wide variety of skill sets.  That is where I am moving, you can see what I have to offer so far at my shop: bearfamilygifts.etsy.com .  I only have about 30 items there now, but that will be growing once my website has closed.

Stop by anytime!  I'm always open.

Website Closing, But This Isn't Goodbye!

Judge Bear with wooden gavel

It has been quite a while since I posted in my blog.  I guess I haven't had much to say.  However, I do have something to say now, so here it is.  I have been online since April of 2000, I am proud to say that I have made many sales and many friends in that 18 years.  Over the years, I have often lost a supply that I frequently use, but found ways to substitute or adjust.  In January of this year, I lost the one component for which I couldn't find a comparable replacement.  I found out early in the year that I could no longer buy the 12 inch jointed teddy bears from my wholesale supplier.  I purchased all that I could from retailers, and bought out two.  That still did not give me very many.  I spent quite a bit of time searching for a replacement, but I either had to purchase a few thousand pieces at a comparable price, or pay much more per piece.  Neither of those seemed like viable options at this time in my business and season in my life.  So, I made the difficult decision to no longer offer my items in the 12 inch bears, such as the beautiful Judge Bear shown here.  Since bears such as this are the bulk of my orders from my website, it seemed the only sensible thing to do was to close my website.  That is what I have decided to do, I am closing my website as of June 1st of this year.  Before that happens, I am open for business, and in fact, am offering many of my items at greatly reduced prices.  You can see the reduced items at my Website Closing Sale page.  That could be good news for you if you want to buy a birthday gift to have on hand, or shop early for Christmas or Valentine's Day.  I am offering a variety of themes, so it would be worth taking a look.

Get Well Angel Bear

Just because I am closing my website, does not mean that I am gone from the internet or closed for business altogether.  I have had a shop on Etsy for many years, but recently decided to add more items and I will continue to do that.  I will be offering many of the same smaller bears on Etsy as I have on my website, with many new ideas to be added in the near future.  Please stop by my Etsy shop, BearFamilyGifts (sound familiar??). You will see wedding teddy bears, some get well angel bears, Valentine bears, and many others.  Just tonight, I added this second Get Well Angel Bear to my shop. 

Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or requests.  If I can help you with a special gift, it will be my pleasure to do so.