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Announcement
Thanks for stopping in! All of my bear cubs are handmade with love right here in the Windy City!
I have crafted since I was a little girl with the love and support of all the crafty ladies in my family. I'm proud to carry on the tradition!
Where Your Adoption Fee Goes:
I’m a third grade teacher in Chicago Public Schools, so each bear adopted means more supplies for my students! This year I was able to purchase robot-building kits for them, along with a new classroom rug! ❤️
Layaway:
Layaway IS available so please ask. Terms are 40% payment to reserve your new friend, and the balance due in two months. Message me for details.
I gladly accept custom orders, so please ask!
Bear hugs to you from my den to yours!
Announcement
Thanks for stopping in! All of my bear cubs are handmade with love right here in the Windy City!
I have crafted since I was a little girl with the love and support of all the crafty ladies in my family. I'm proud to carry on the tradition!
Where Your Adoption Fee Goes:
I’m a third grade teacher in Chicago Public Schools, so each bear adopted means more supplies for my students! This year I was able to purchase robot-building kits for them, along with a new classroom rug! ❤️
Layaway:
Layaway IS available so please ask. Terms are 40% payment to reserve your new friend, and the balance due in two months. Message me for details.
I gladly accept custom orders, so please ask!
Bear hugs to you from my den to yours!
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Debbie on Aug 7, 2020
5 out of 5 starsLovely artist making adorable bears. Communication, shipping, packaging was all great, plus a little gift. Thank you!
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Amy on Feb 15, 2020
5 out of 5 starsValentina is the most adorable bear! She is such a nice weight and has the best facial expression; brings a smile to my face whenever I look at her. Will definitely be back for future purchases.
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Shar on Feb 9, 2020
5 out of 5 starsCupid is so cute! I love all the little details, from her little crown to her beautifully sculpted felted cheeks. Amazing artist! Will of course be back!
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Shar on Jan 17, 2020
5 out of 5 starsShe is so cute! She is beautiful made. I absolutely will be buying again. A true artist!
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Shar on Dec 13, 2019
5 out of 5 starsKringle is a very sweet bear. I'm just as thrilled with him as I have been with all my other bears! Very well made, she is a true artist! Love him 💗
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Shar on Aug 28, 2019
5 out of 5 starsOne of the cutest witches I've ever seen! Love the hat, beautiful detail, love your beard so much! ❤
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Shar on Aug 9, 2019
5 out of 5 starsShe is absolutely the cutest little girl ever!!! I love her! Thank you so much! I will be adopting more bears from you! Beautifully crafted, fast shipping...definitely highly recommend. I will definitely be back!
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bellissimorachel on May 1, 2019
5 out of 5 starsSuper cute, super soft bear with big black nose, sweet expression, and contrasting ear liners and paw pads. Love him!
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Tamara on Mar 14, 2019
5 out of 5 starsShe's so sweet, love her!! Well made. Super fast shipping and beautifully packaged. Thank you so much!
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bellissimorachel on Dec 16, 2018
5 out of 5 starsSuch an adorable little bear with Grinchy colors! He is the perfect bit of Christmas cheer. Thanks Anita!
About ChicagoBearCo
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All the friends in my studio!
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Do you need a new addition to your bear hug?
Artist Bears Made in the USA
It started about ten years ago... I found a book about teddy bear making one long and awful winter, and from that moment I was hooked!
Some of you may remember me from my old shop, East Bench Bears. I took a hiatus from bear making to pursue my teaching career. Since then a lot has happened! I found true love, got married, and just had our first child!
I use the best quality materials to make each bear, whether it's Schulte mohair, or Corriedale wool. Recently I started needlefelting bears, a process of taking wool fibers and sculpting them using a barbed needle. A great way to take out some pent up frustration!
Supporting the handmade /artisan industry is vital to me. Coming from a very long line of artisans,crafters, musicians, and other creative types keeps me keenly aware how important the creative arts are. I buy and support local and handmade as often as I can.
I have won awards in the past for my bears, and even was featured on HGTV's That's Clever!- an old show about artists and crafters.
I hope you enjoy my work- it is truly my passion!
From my hug to yours,
Anita
Shop members
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Anita
Owner, Creator
Hi and thanks for stopping by! My name's Anita and I've got a thing for bears. A really big thing for bears- my daughter's nursery is covered in them, I've got a sizable stash of bear-a-phenalia as well! I love making them and hope you enjoy too!
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Evan
Assistant
My wonderful husband, photographer and arctophile!
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Ellie
Inspiration!!
Ellie is my 2 year old daughter who provides me endless inspiration for my creations!
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Momma!
Creator, Assistant
My mother, Susan Spero, is an accomplished artist in her own right! A member of OPA for years, and winner of numerous awards, my mom Susan Spero has just been introduced to online selling of her original paintings. Stay tuned for more listings!
Shop policies
Shipping
Payment options
Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for: