BearFamilyGifts

Best dressed bears, best gifts for special people.

Olathe, Kansas On Etsy since 2013

243 Sales | 5 out of 5 stars

BearFamilyGifts

Best dressed bears, best gifts for special people.

Olathe, Kansas | 243 Sales

5 out of 5 stars

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Debra Garrett

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Announcement    🎄 Welcome to my world of beautifully dressed teddy bears! Lots of items on sale now! Check them in the "sale" category.

Bears, bears and more bears for grown-ups!
Nothing holds a dearer place in the heart of all ages, than teddy bears... big ones, small ones, theme bears...they're loved by everyone! Here at Bear Family Gifts, LLC, it's our business and our pleasure to offer warm, lovable teddies that make wonderful personalized gifts to commemorate special moments. Teddy bears can help you say thank you to a teacher or special friend, or send a get well wish. For the perfect and unique wedding gift, or a gift of caring and encouragement for someone with cancer or other illness, teddy bears say it best. We also offer ornaments, angel bears, and holiday décor, all featuring teddy bears of various sizes, shapes and colors. If you are interested in something a bit different than what is shown, just ask...we're here to serve you, and we're happy to have our bears be a part of your special days! We believe that any reason to give a gift is a reason to give a teddy bear gift.
All of my plush, jointed animals are bought from online suppliers. Many of my designs include cross-stitched messages or personalisation. Some come with my original poetry. Besides doing the cross-stitching, I also design and make the clothing.

Announcement

Last updated on Dec 27, 2019

🎄 Welcome to my world of beautifully dressed teddy bears! Lots of items on sale now! Check them in the "sale" category.

Bears, bears and more bears for grown-ups!
Nothing holds a dearer place in the heart of all ages, than teddy bears... big ones, small ones, theme bears...they're loved by everyone! Here at Bear Family Gifts, LLC, it's our business and our pleasure to offer warm, lovable teddies that make wonderful personalized gifts to commemorate special moments. Teddy bears can help you say thank you to a teacher or special friend, or send a get well wish. For the perfect and unique wedding gift, or a gift of caring and encouragement for someone with cancer or other illness, teddy bears say it best. We also offer ornaments, angel bears, and holiday décor, all featuring teddy bears of various sizes, shapes and colors. If you are interested in something a bit different than what is shown, just ask...we're here to serve you, and we're happy to have our bears be a part of your special days! We believe that any reason to give a gift is a reason to give a teddy bear gift.
All of my plush, jointed animals are bought from online suppliers. Many of my designs include cross-stitched messages or personalisation. Some come with my original poetry. Besides doing the cross-stitching, I also design and make the clothing.

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About BearFamilyGifts

Sales 243
On Etsy since 2013
  • It's Me!
  • A small portion of the teddy bears displayed on my office.
  • 10" white bear, 8" white bear, 5" beige bear, 3" white and beige bears
  • Brown, cream,and white curly fur bears

Why Teddy Bears?

I have loved and collected teddy bears my whole life. Being born with the last name of Bear, how could I not be attracted to the soft and fuzzy teddy bears of childhood to the figurines that now fill my shelves. I look at a teddy bear and just Feel Good!! They bring back a lot of fond memories.
The first time I dressed a jointed teddy bear I was looking to make a unique baby gift. I put some clothes on the bear, but it needed something else. I added small wooden alphabet blocks to spell out the baby's name, and I was hooked on finding ways to make teddy bears a gift for any occasion. I started adding more types of clothing, cross stitch to personalize, and I soon had a business going. I started online with my business in 2000, listened to requests from my customers which added more ideas on how to dress a bear. I had a website for 18 years before closing in June of 2018. On my website, I offered hundreds of styles in many different sizes, for many occasions. Some occasions were: wedding, graduation, birthday, illness, cancer patient encouragement, and holidays. I still offer many of those themes in my Etsy Shop. I chose to close my website as I no longer have a supplier for the largest teddy bears that I used to make the majority of my items. So, I am expanding the themes for the smaller bears and enjoying seeing the themes “come to life”.
I currently use 4 sizes of jointed teddy bears with 2 types of fur. I have a 10 inch white bear, 8 inch white bear, a beige 5 inch bear, and a 3 inch bear in both beige and white. I also offer an 8 inch bear in a more curly hair finish in brown, cream, and white. I have included pictures so you can see the bears and their differences. Currently, I am offering black and white cows as well, in two themes. All of my plush, jointed animals are bought from online suppliers. Many of my designs include cross-stitched messages or personalization. Some come with my original poetry. Besides doing the cross-stitching, I also design and make the clothing.

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You can follow me on the following social media platforms:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/BearFamilyGifts/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/BearFamilyGifts
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Linked in – https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiegarrett/

Thank you for visiting my shop and reading my story. I hope you find something you like. I would love to supply you with a teddy bear gift you would enjoy giving or keeping for yourself. I am always open to ideas and suggestions. How much can your imagination BEAR?

Debbie “Bear” Garrett, Teddy Bear Clothier
BearFamilyGifts

Did you know? I once had two bears appear in a Hallmark movie, “Undercover Bridesmaid”! Their appearance was very brief, but it was a thrill for me nonetheless.

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  • Debra Garrett

    Owner, Designer, Customer Service

    Hello and welcome to my teddy bear gift shop. Besides dressing up my cute teddy bears, I love to spend time with my family, watch sports, and shop for beautiful and unique fabrics to clothe my teddy bears.

Shop policies

Last updated on February 12, 2019
Many of my items are made to order, so they will take longer, but they are worth the wait! If necessary, I will contact you for the personalized information because I want to get it right. I do not accept returns or exchanges, but please contact me if you have any problems with your order. I do accept cancellations within 24 hours of purchase.

Accepted payment methods

Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
Payment
I accept Paypal payments and Etsy payments. Returns on personalized items not accepted.
Shipping
Shipping times are noted in the individual listing. Shipping costs cover Priority Mail which usually delivers in 2 to 3 business days within the USA once I have mailed it, if you want to upgrade shipping, please e-mail me. Ornaments ship via First Class Mail, as do some of my craft supplies.
Additional policies and FAQs
The teddy bears, bunnies, and cows are not toys. They are decorative and collectible items with glued components, not suitable for children to play with. None of my items are intended for children under the age of 13.