How it all began...
I started to make bears in 2007, it started when I was looking for a particular style bear for my daughter and couldn't find the exact one that 'spoke' to me!
After making that first one, I was asked to make more by other people, and Butterfly Bears was born.
In the last few of years I have made and sold patterns and kits based on bears I have made - my aim is to help people starting on their own bear making path, I am always on hand to offer advice and help if needed with my kits and patterns, or bear making in general.
I have recently taken over an existing bricks and mortar shop, which has been run as a greeting card and gift shop for 35 years. I am happy to be continuing with this lovely business, and keeping it as part of the community - incorporating my bears and other furry friends in the store, and developing and growing the website.
Please note that my bears are adult collectables, as they contain hardware such as cotter pin joints, and small items such as glass eyes and steel shot, that may be hazardous to children. As such they are not play things for children, please keep them away from children and animals!
Thanks for reading, if you have any questions or comments I am always pleased to hear from you.
Louisa x