Catch Up

Sorry so long between posts. Fall is always extremely busy, and then we had a family emergency in December that really set us back. Bears are coming and going in the den, but my writing is WAY behind.

In addition to a wonderful variety of memory bears, and meeting new bear friends, I'm working on prototypes of some interactive bears for child play. Watch for them!

Busy Den!

It has been really busy in the den this fall, as folks get their special bears for Christmas and after.
The stories and articles of clothing have been quite varied, but without fail they are ALL special. Unless your order is already in the works, it is too late for this Christmas but never too late to give your family or friends a unique one of a kind heirloom gift.

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.