BearTonBorough
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Announcement
The shops looking a little bare because I took some animals to a pop-up shop. I’m still making though, I will still be adding new bears in before Xmas🎄🧸🎄
***I am adding 'signed for' to all UK orders of animals as standard***
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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Alicia on 19 Nov, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful! Delivery was very fast too. Thank you ☺
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caroline on 26 Oct, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAdore our West Brunton bear and thank you. We can’t wait to be the Christmas Fairy! Very Exciting xx
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Lauren on 24 Aug, 2022
5 out of 5 starsWow! What amazing service and the bunny is so beautiful. Exactly what I wanted and arrived well before I expected. Thank you so much!
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Fiona on 28 Jul, 2022
5 out of 5 starsExcellent quality ,very well made . A unique gift for anyone. Got this as a gift knowing the receipent was getting a one off one of a kind rabbit. If you a collector of Teddy bears would definitely recommend adding one to your collection.
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Kerrigan on 27 May, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSooz was amazing and worked with me closely to create a memory bear so special to me. Her understanding and talent has created a bear which has given me so much comfort since losing a loved one. Forever grateful and Highly Recommend. Thank you Sooz, Sending love from Scotland.
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Vicky on 31 Mar, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBought my second bunny, this one as a gift, and its beautiful. Such a talented craftswoman! 🤎
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David Ian on 22 Mar, 2022
5 out of 5 starsQuick delivery, friendly service, very reasonable price. Unique design and great quality. Not my first purchase and certainly not my last. Highly recommended Etsy seller.
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David Ian on 11 Mar, 2022
5 out of 5 starsVery quick and well packaged delivery . Fabulous little bear made to an extremely high standard of quality and design . The perfect friendly and efficient Etsy seller . Highly recommended . . . . .
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Melanie on 21 Jan, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely over the moon with my ‘Monroe’ rabbit. Beautifully made. Thank you Sooz!
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Sarah on 23 Dec, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI got this for a family member who usually like Steiff and Charlie Bears but I liked the idea of supporting an individual. I was a bit apprehensive but when it arrived I was over the moon! The quality is incredible and it’s such a lovely bear, I wouldn’t hesitate to purchase another!
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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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Awesome Merchandise
Leeds, England
From my design, AM create the notebook
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Printed.com
London, England
Printed.com print the cards and provide the envelope and plastic sheath.
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Phone Stand Production
China
My designs and photography have been placed onto the selfie grip face to create new BearTonBorough merch!
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Cancellations: accepted
Request a cancellation: within 24 hours of purchase