Here a bear....

There a bear, everywhere a bear, bear!
Yes, this IS the season. There are always more bears in the den in the fall, when a normal bear would be thinking hibernation. There are currently 17 waiting shipment, 5 more in the door and others migrating this direction. Yes, at Bellybutton Bears we definitely experience random migration!
Boxes of clothes come in the door, formless but full of memories. They go out the door as newly birthed bears, complete with moveable arms/legs, a bellybutton and eyes, and still full of those precious memories. Now something to share, give, hold and hug they are an heirloom, not just clothes in the closet.
It is not too late for Christmas orders, and it is never too late to ask questions, plan for future holidays and have your memories turned into an heirloom memory bear.
bellybuttonbears@charter.net, or visit Bellybutton Bears.

Something Special

Memory bears are always special, but we've added a new option to our bears. Hearts have always been available, sewn on the bear's chest. Now you can have a mesh faced heart that will hold a curl of hair, or any other little remembrance. What about a baby tooth? trinket? charm? ring? Backed in red, there will be a very visible heart, and a showcased keepsake.

Give your bear a heart.

Email me at bellybuttonbears@charter.net with any questions.

How DID they get their bellybutton? - update

Some of you may have missed the posting, but wanted you to know; I found I had enough wood left for 13 bookcovers for the handcrafted story of how the bears got their bellybutton. aka "The Bellybutton Legend"

This is an original story I wrote, printed and bound in covers I make. This particular style required a very thin solid wood [no laminate or ply type]. When it is gone, I will change the cover style as it was very hard to acquire. FOUR of the 13 final ones have already been ordered, leaving only NINE more. This will be a collectible, as there are a limited quantity of them out there. If you are interested, drop me a line! bellybuttonbears@charter.net

Check the pictures!

http://picasaweb.google.com/dfields75/2008Bears?feat=directlink

Also on the Bears Website, http://www.bellybuttonbears.com when you scroll down the left naviagation bar. Three links to three sets of photos.

Oh oh, the bears are late for an important date!

Not really, I have just been busy. Last shipment done for Ireland, so there are now 7 memory teddy bears [yes, Bellybutton Bears!] in Ireland.
As the grands were here for three weeks, there was quite a bit of playing around, day trips, and outdoor projects in the works. Didn't ignore the bears, but slacked off a bit. That was the first 3 weeks of my summer time off from the regular day job. Then a few days working on bears and visiting with my Mom who was over to see the kids. Now our youngest son and family are due in tomorrow, so it will be quite busy around here. Johnathan is 2 1/2 [almost] and will keep us occupied I'm sure.

Recent bears were made from a vest [sleeveless undershirt that would be], and assorted shirts and shorts. I can make one from just about any article of clothing, and managed bears for folks who thought they had nothing to make one from.

and here I thought Bears were more the silent type

In my spare time, I am a writer. However, with a full time day job and more than one home business, writing seems to end up somewhere down the list. According to the entrepreneurial advice I read [also in my spare time] one should blog 2 to 3 times a week and belong to a number of the social/business networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook etc. To my children's surprise, I DO have a Facebook 'presence'. I AM on Twitter. Am I dedicated? Not yet! My entries are rather hit or miss, as they are on the blogs.

That said, here is my bit for this 2 to 3 WEEK period!

Memory Bears - people order them 'just because' or to help with the healing process when they lose a loved one. I can make a bear out of almost any garment, including sweaters & wedding dresses. The main point here is that the entire bear is made from one or more garments; it is not a pre-made bear that is clothed. [Hey they are cute too, is just not what I do!!] Come on over to the Bellybutton Bear den and check us out.

Bears on TV!

Wow, guess what I just found? Last fall I was a guest on "Journeys 'n' Journals" on KBLN Better Life TV. Bernie Martin Beck hosts this very neat program which is now available online.[http://www.betterlifetv.tv/watch_online.php?local_id=5]

If you have a moment, listen or view the show.

"Everybody Loves a Bear" - Denise Fields View Online • Listen Online
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