Build-A-Bear Workshop

The Christmas spending season is upon us once again. And with Build-A-Bear Workshop now showing their lovely new items for this season we have lots of wonderful christmas teddy bears to give as that special christmas gift.

At Build-A-Bear Workshop you get a whole experience. You have many different bears of all types of textures and colours. A wide range of clothing especially sized for your choice of teddy bear or animal! Once you've chosen your bear or animal you then choose a noice and name for your bear. Then you get to stuff your bear yourself with lots of love. Your finished bear is now a special creation all of your own!!

There are many lovely christmas items on sale this season. There is a wonderful red Sherpa Scarf and Hat set and also a gorgeous new elf and hat set. Also on sale is a lovely red holiday bear carrier. Keeping with the christmas spirit, there is also an adorable Mrs Clause Curly Teddy. She comes complete with dress and velvet quilted red flats and a Santa Bearemy complete with Santa costume, Santa beard and black bubber Boots.

Take a look at some of the delightful bears and animals on sale. And customize your teddy bear this christmas!!

Pudsey Bear - Children In Need

The big teddy bear Pudsey Bear was introduced to the Children In Need charity in 1985. The big teddy bear which was originally brown, was the creation of Yorkshire born Joanna Ball, naming him Pudsey after the town where she had been born. The following year Pudsey had changed to the more familiar yellow bear with the spotty eye patch that we all recognise and love today.

Pudsey items including plush bears, mugs and clothing, have sold in their millions raising funds for countless children's charity's throughout the UK.. There have been BBC appeals to help children since 1927 starting on radio, then the first appeal on television in 1955. 1980 had seen the first BBC Telethon hosted by Terry Wogan , Sue Lawley and Ester Rantzen. It automatically appealed to the nations hearts as they saw the donations rise significantly and reach the million pound mark encouraging more and more people to act.


The Official BBC Children In Need song for 2009 which featured Pudsey Bear.

Last year was the 30th BBC Children in Need Appeal and a record breaking £39 million was raised. The registered charity which raises money throughout the year holds its annual telethon on Friday 19th November. A link has been provided to view the official donation web page. Please give as much as you can to this worthwhile children's charity http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/donate/

Boyds Bears

The Boyds Collection Limited has been established since 1979. Making wonderful handmade plush teddy bears. This started as a small company in Boyds, Maryland and has now established itself just outside Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

With a variety of bears on sale, there are different collections such as the Heirloom Collection and Bakerly Collection. With Bear of the Month, Special Editions and their adorable Fluffwees you will be more than satisfied with this outstanding variety of plush bears. Not only do they make these adorable bears but also other animal friends. Figurines, pottery, home décor and much more is now on sale.



If you can make a visit to Boyds Bear Country you will have a fantastic time. They have their own factory that you are able to participate and make your very own Boyds Bear. What a fantastic teddy bear to add to your very own collection. Why not take a look around the museum to read and see the history of the Boyds Bear. And if that's not enough to tempt you why don't you visit their very own adoption centre. Here you are able to choose from a variety of different packages where you can adopt your very own plush bear cub. Each comes with it's own adoption certificate and other accessories. And don't leave without the nurse taking a photo of you and your new cub to commemorate the special day!!

Customized Teddy Bears

Making your own customized teddy bears are a wonderful way to pass the time. A bear that can be made straight to your satisfaction. To watch your bear being created from start to finish will give you a great deal of pride and pleasure.

There are many books and craft sets now on sale and if you are nimble fingered and enjoy knitting or crochet then this is an ideal way to add to your teddy bear collection.

There are bears on sale that you can have customized to your choice by adding a favourite name or family member to the jumper. In recent years there has been a large surge in popularity for shops, like Build-A-Bear, where you get to choose a bear, select your sound and then pick out the clothes you would like it to wear. You even get to stuff it yourself! Shops like these now hold childrens parties for birthdays or whatever the occassion.


Folding patterns and how to make a reversible teddy bear explained in this stuffed animal video.

Christmas Teddy Bears

Christmas teddy bears are in our shops now. Yes, Christmas shopping has begun already and some of us will have been putting away the odd present during the year too! Once again new shops are springing up just for your Christmas décor. But what I love the most is the large array of new teddy bears that will be on sale as a special Christmas gift. From Tatty Teddys which are priced cheap enough for anyone to buy to the more expensive Steiff Bears which we would all love to own at least one. The teddy bear craze has once again begun.




People have been buying teddy bears as gifts for Christmas for over a century. We all love the cute and cuddly bears sometimes as a reminiscence of our childhood and others as a romantic gesture for our loved ones.

Sending Teddy Bears

Alongside Valentines Day and Birthdays, Christmas is one of the most popular times for buying and sending teddy bears. We all love to receive a cuddly teddy bear and nowadays a bear can be bought with just about any sentiment written on it.

Whether you want only a teddy bear, or also to buy it with chocolates, balloons or flowers you will not find it hard to buy an appropriate bear for your loved one, relation or friend and the look of happiness when it is received makes it all worth while when you are sending teddy bears.

There are many florists that will now send a teddy bear with flowers. Also, chocolatiers will give a wide choice of bears that can be bought to send with that sumptuous box of chocolates. Many online balloon companies will give you the chance to select a teddy bear, balloon and chocolates too if that's your requirement!!

But if it's a lone teddy bear or with a mixture of comforting goodies teddy bears are that special gift that we can treasure for years to come.

Big Teddy Bears

Teddy bears come in all sizes. They range from very small teddy bears to very big teddy bears. The worlds largest teddy bear, Evan, holds the new world record reaching a staggering 61 feet tall. The largest stitched teddy bear measures an amazing 55ft 4in in length. This bear was exibited in Kansas, USA.

Some other interesting record breakers for teddy bears are the longest soft toy/human chain. This included 2,623 people, each holding a soft toy and was held in South Africa. The largest collection of Winnie the Pooh Bear and Friends is held by Deb Hoffmann from the USA. Her collection contains 4,405 different items. The most expensive teddy bear was sold at auction on 14 October 2000 at Christie's, Monaco.


It's a Guinness World Italian Record.

Get Well Teddy Bears

Cheer someone up with a get well teddy bear. Bears come in many sizes and can be accompanied by one of many various cards that are on sale. The decorative gift bags are numerous and can often be matched up with the bear itself. There are many products on the market now to choose from when looking for get well teddy bears. As large companies like Forever Friends and Me to You have matching gift paper and bags. These and many other bears can be bought with appropriate phrases such as "get well" and "thinking of you". Whether the recipient is at home, in hospital or at work it is more than appreciated when you realise someone is thinking of you.



Another well known bear that comes to mind when we think of being poorly is Pudsey Bear. He is the mascot for Children In Need and widely recognised with his yellow body and spotty eye patch. A wonderful bear that comes to mind when we are in need of some comfort when we are feeling a bit low.

Bearington Bears

An affordable bear without cutting back in quality. The Bearington Bear was created by the Stray Family. Originally formed 13 years ago, they have since accumalated over 100 design awards since 2000. They are wonderfully plush bears, full of character and can be bought with any season in mind. An outstanding array of christmas bears and halloween bears are currently on sale. Plus a limited editition and also, a baby collection can now be bought.  Accessories range from baskets, purses, bunny ears and nurmerous baby gifts.

Teddy Bear Baskets

Are you looking for a gift for someone special? What better than a Teddy Bear Basket. It can be bought or made by your very own fair hands. A wonderful way to send something personal that has been created or chosen especially by you. A gift for the very young  right through to grandparents of all ages.
Teddy bears come in all colours and sizes and can be matched up with accessories to mark any special occassion. A new born, birthday, valentine, a missed love one, an apoplgy......there are countless reasons to send a Teddy Bear Basket.



Here are some useful tips for making your own Teddy Bear Basket.

1. When choosing your basket think about the depth and width. Make sure it is high enough that nothing will fall out. Will you require a handle.
2. You will need a filling like shredded paper. This could be in a neutral colour or red for example for Valentine. Make sure to stuff it well. It will help to hold everything in place and stop smaller items from sinking out of sight.
3. Place your teddy bear and accessories into the basket. Play around with them until you get your desired affect.
4. You will need a piece of cellophane large enough to wrap round the entire basket tying at the top. This can be done with a staple gun.
5. You will need at least two ribbons. One to be wrapped round the tied point of cellophane. Hanging down the front of the basket. Once again, staple the point where they cross. With the other ribbon make a folding bow. Staple onto the first ribbon in front of the stapled area.
6. Here you have your finished Teddy Bear Basket which you can personalise with a small gift card.