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About sandy's keepsake bears

Gray teddy bear sitting on a wooden railing outside.

Sandy's Story

Sandy’s Keepsake Bears was inspired by my own experience of turning cherished memories into something meaningful.

After losing my husband, I had many of his fire department uniforms, T-shirts, and polo shirts that I couldn’t bear to throw away. I decided to create memory bears from his clothing for our five boys. What started as a personal project grew into 25 special bears for family members.

Seeing how much these bears meant to everyone inspired me to continue creating them for others.

Today, I’m proud to help families turn treasured clothing into keepsakes that preserve memories and can be cherished for years to come.  

Stuffed bear wearing a scarf with a fire truck design.

How it works

1. Choose Your Clothing
Gather the clothing or special items you’d like transformed into a keepsake bear.

2. Submit an Inquiry
Fill out our inquiry form with your details, and we’ll connect with you to discuss your vision and the items you have.

3. Send Your Items
Once your order is confirmed, you’ll receive instructions for safely getting your clothing to us.

4. Your Bear Is Created
Each bear is carefully handmade and personalized using your special clothing and meaningful details.

5. Cherish Your Keepsake
Your finished bear is ready to be treasured as a beautiful reminder of someone, a special moment, or a cherished memory.

FAQ & Additional information

Shipping

Can these keepsakes be used as toys?

What kind of clothing can I use?

- 1st bear is $10.00

- Additional bears are $6.00 each

- Additional items are also $6.00 each

- Pickup and drop off local to Situate, Ma is free

- Return of remnants for under 2 oz is free

- Return of remnants over 2 oz is $5.00

- Expediting fee is $50.00

What kind of clothing can I use?

Can these keepsakes be used as toys?

What kind of clothing can I use?

First, the most important thing is to choose clothes that have meaning to you.  We can use almost any type of clothing EXCEPT: leather, fur, heavyweight knits and outerwear, bulky fleece or other fabrics, costumes, tulle or other sheer material, heavily beaded or sequined clothes, swimwear or underwear.  We can use satin in limited amounts.  All clothing is stabilized for added durability.

Can these keepsakes be used as toys?

Can these keepsakes be used as toys?

Can these keepsakes be used as toys?

All of my bears are decorative keepsakes only. They are NOT designed or intended for use as a toy for children of any age. Given the nature of fabrics and buttons used to make these items, they have not been tested and therefore do not conform to any safety standards or guidelines in place for children's toys. Sandy’s Keepsake Bears & More does not accept any liability for the misuse of these memory keepsake bears.

How many clothes should I send?

I only have 1 shirt. Can you make a bear from it?

Can these keepsakes be used as toys?

As a general guideline send 1-2 adult sized (or 6-8 child, 8-10 baby) clothes for 1 bear.

I only have 1 shirt. Can you make a bear from it?

I only have 1 shirt. Can you make a bear from it?

I only have 1 shirt. Can you make a bear from it?

Yes we can make a memory bear from just one article of clothing.  If it is not enough fabric, we can use a coordinating cotton fabric in limited amounts so the final design highlights your piece.

Do you send unused clothing scraps back to me?

I only have 1 shirt. Can you make a bear from it?

I only have 1 shirt. Can you make a bear from it?

Yes, you can indicate on the order form if you’d like the scraps sent back (less than 3 Lbs).  In general we try to use ALL clothes you send us, unless otherwise requested.  

Price List

Pricing List

Keepsake Bear (from your material)

$100

- Includes a small blanket for bear

Memory Bear (from your material)

$100

- Includes a small blanket for bear

- An option for a small vial for your loved one’s ashes to be put inside the bear. The bottom of the bear will have a snap closure for access to the inside

Double Sided Memorabilia Bear

$120

- Made from any type of shirt with items/wording on the front and back.

- The bear will be double sided with words on the front and back

- Includes a small blanket for bear

Fire Department Bear

$130

-The bear can be made from a dress uniform shirt, t-shirt, or polo

-Comes with a small blanket for bear with a fire truck patch on it and a Firefighter bravery challenge coin in pocket on the paw of the bear

Baby Keepsake Bear

$150

-Includes baby name, date and time of birth, height and weight

-Includes a small blanket for bear

Sublimation bear

$120

-Made with polyester material out of your color choice

-Photo/logo of your choice on the front of the bear

-Includes a small blanket for bear

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