BearTonBorough
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PERSONALISE YOUR OWN BEAR - choose brown or blonde and choose a map option to complete your design, you can choose from one of the options or we can discuss where you’d like. Great as anniversary gifts, in memory and of good things to come .
BearTonBorough handcrafts traditional mohair teddy bears, camels, bunny rabbits and elephants. All are handmade and therefor one-of-a-kind and totally unique.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you'd like to commission your own special memory bear; we could use a personal garment for the paw pads, a special map paw pad, add embroidered initials, of if you'd just like a specific colour palette.
Announcement
NEW IN!!
PERSONALISE YOUR OWN BEAR - choose brown or blonde and choose a map option to complete your design, you can choose from one of the options or we can discuss where you’d like. Great as anniversary gifts, in memory and of good things to come .
BearTonBorough handcrafts traditional mohair teddy bears, camels, bunny rabbits and elephants. All are handmade and therefor one-of-a-kind and totally unique.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you'd like to commission your own special memory bear; we could use a personal garment for the paw pads, a special map paw pad, add embroidered initials, of if you'd just like a specific colour palette.
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Jy-Nee on 01 Sep, 2021
4 out of 5 starsI love this rabbit! I wasn't sure what she meant by it not being a toy for kids but now I understand.
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Lana on 09 Aug, 2021
5 out of 5 starsWhat a beautiful bunny! Even cuter in person and such a good size 🥰 Sooz's bears never fail to disappoint; I just wish I could buy everything on my wish list!
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hannahfrawley2 on 29 May, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautifully hand crafted little bear. I asked for a personalised map and got exactly what I asked for and his fur colour is a beautiful mint to match the map also. Will buy again. Thank you BearTonBorough x
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lauren on 17 May, 2021
5 out of 5 starsOur map memory bear was bought for a milestone birthday gift. Sooz went above and beyond to help with finding a good quality map to reflect where the recipient was born. She was incredibly patient with my indecisiveness and was able to advise on quality and even showed a proof of how the map will look once converted to a paw pad shape.
Our bear arrived very quickly and was beautifully packed in tissue paper. He's incredibly sturdy, has a lovely face and is a lovely weight. He now sits pride of place amongst some other bear friends :) -
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Lana on 09 Mar, 2021
5 out of 5 starsReally beautiful bear, very well made! Sooz went above and beyond to find a map that worked for the location I wanted. It's now a perfect keepsake and reminds me of happy memories whenever I look at it :)
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Helen on 07 Mar, 2021
5 out of 5 starsGorgeous bear. Well made and a welcome addition to my bear collection. Sent quickly and very well packaged.
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keithharcus on 23 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsExcellent product which arrived very well packaged and on time.
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Lana on 04 Jan, 2021
5 out of 5 starsMy boyfriend bought me Pax the elephant so I had to buy Stanton to match! These are so well made and fit in perfectly with my Steiff collection. I love the uniqueness and the colours of these rag tag elephants. Now I want all of Soz's bears!
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About BearTonBorough
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My face and the flamingo wallpaper of my spare room.
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Chaos shelves in the Bear Cave- which would be commonly known as the cupboard under the stairs!
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Personalise a map memory bear for a special someone.
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The Northumbear, his brother Oswaldain and friend NElephant.
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Little Helper/Ruthless Supervisor
It started with two bear kits...
Both of my best friends had babies about 5years ago now and I wanted to make them something special and lasting. I bought two different teddy bear kits online and got to work. My hands remembered sewing from much earlier in my life, taught by my mum and grandma (and later a Textiles A-level) and it felt so natural.
I amalgamated the bear patterns into one and made some tweaks here and there to come up with the pattern I use today and from there it became and elephant pattern too, and a rabbit - working out the big rabbit feet was a trial though! Most recently I've developed a camel pattern too and now i scour animal websites for my next creation.
I love doing craft fairs and seeing the animals connect with customers, reeling them in with sly glances and whispered promises of comfort and friendship. We all remember a favourite childhood bear, in my case it was a panda, for my brother it was a stoat! I've heard so many camel stories since they joined the BearTonBorough fold. Seeing them installed in a new home with a forever family and knowing they'll be treasured is the best feeling.
I have really missed craft fairs over the past year, I have been furloughed from my day job which was worrying at first but has afforded me lots of time to make bears and work on my small business. I am so grateful that my hobby business has enabled me to stay busy, entertained and out of too much trouble. I am lucky that it has been good for my mental health over these months and months of isolation.
The Northumbear is a very special creation for Northumberland Day, he goes around the county visiting schools and local businesses drumming up support and raising awareness for the day(26th May) on which we celebrate all things Northumberlandy! I am so proud to have been commissioned to make him and see him take on a life of his own.
Shop members
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Sooz Perry
Owner
Hello there! I'm Sooz! Originally from Cumbria and now settled in a village in the North East where I have recently proudly bought a house. I waitress by day (and night) and am a slave to two mischievous cats!
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Miss Madeleine
Assistant
I AM NOT AN ASSISTANT I AM THE BOSS! sooz is lazy. and she doesn't feed me enough. or ever. when I rule the world...
Production partners
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Printed.com
London, England
Printed.com print the cards and provide the envelope and plastic sheath.
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Pop Socket Production
China
My designs and photography have been placed onto the pop socket face to create new BearTonBorough merch!
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Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalised 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: