Tammy & the Bears
TammyBears are individually made just for you. Knowing there is only one chance to make it right, TammyBears is committed to providing sweet, joyful, and hopeful bears.
From the start of your personal design to the finishing bow
or button, the personal care and attention to detail is why TammyBears has been providing memories in teddy bears
since 1999.
Extra time is spent in securing the eyes for durability.
Garments are ironed and interfaced with a fusible stabilizer
for strength, body and ability to better hold shape.
TammyBears are 5-way jointed and measured while standing. Highest quality threads are used to strengthen each stitch. I hand stitch every nose and mouth on all clothing memory bears.
When making the face, it is my hope the bear brings about a smile, and memories filled with love. Just the right look to fill your heart with joy in remembering your loved one.
From the start of your personal design to the finishing bow
or button, the personal care and attention to detail is why TammyBears has been providing memories in teddy bears
since 1999.
Extra time is spent in securing the eyes for durability.
Garments are ironed and interfaced with a fusible stabilizer
for strength, body and ability to better hold shape.
TammyBears are 5-way jointed and measured while standing. Highest quality threads are used to strengthen each stitch. I hand stitch every nose and mouth on all clothing memory bears.
When making the face, it is my hope the bear brings about a smile, and memories filled with love. Just the right look to fill your heart with joy in remembering your loved one.
Tammy's Story
Mama's Bear from 1998
My life of teddy bears began two years after I lost my
mom to breast cancer. She left behind a life of faith, love,
perseverance, and a plush furry coat. Mama loved the warm,
wooley coat, so when I saw it hanging in the closet two years
later, I knew I wanted something special from it...
I wanted a teddy bear!
I thought I would try to make make my bear, but this would be
a challenge, because not only did I not know how to sew, but I was born without a right hand and and forearm. But by now I was committed to trying to make Mama's bear.
After several attempts, discouraged and frustrated,
I was ready to give up. Days later, remembering what Mama
would have said, and how proud I knew she would be,
I couldn't give it up just yet. Mom always told me I could
do anything I wanted to if I believed I could.
So with those words echoing in my mind...
and my heart, I made my first teddy bear.
Now, with each little bear and dog I make, lives the
faith and love of our Mama, and most importantly,
the belief she instilled in me…
I can do all things through Him who gives me strength. Phil. 4:13
mom to breast cancer. She left behind a life of faith, love,
perseverance, and a plush furry coat. Mama loved the warm,
wooley coat, so when I saw it hanging in the closet two years
later, I knew I wanted something special from it...
I wanted a teddy bear!
I thought I would try to make make my bear, but this would be
a challenge, because not only did I not know how to sew, but I was born without a right hand and and forearm. But by now I was committed to trying to make Mama's bear.
After several attempts, discouraged and frustrated,
I was ready to give up. Days later, remembering what Mama
would have said, and how proud I knew she would be,
I couldn't give it up just yet. Mom always told me I could
do anything I wanted to if I believed I could.
So with those words echoing in my mind...
and my heart, I made my first teddy bear.
Now, with each little bear and dog I make, lives the
faith and love of our Mama, and most importantly,
the belief she instilled in me…
I can do all things through Him who gives me strength. Phil. 4:13
What TammyBears clients are saying...
- I picked TammyBears for my memory bears because when I look at her bears, they make me smile. That is exactly what a memory bear should do!! Beautiful work!!- Lexi S.
- This is a very special lady with a very special gift. The 3 bears you made for me are beyond my expectations. You can certainly tell you love what you do. Thank you, for the memory bears, in memory of my Dad.-Diana S.
- Couldn't have asked for a more personable bear. Lost my papa last January and this bear reminds me so much of him, it is perfect! Thank you!!!-Nicole C.
- Amazing! Tammy is so talented. I can't say enough! Our memory bear turned out better than I imagined!-Amy N.
- Thank you for the beautiful bears in memory of my Mom. My son loved his for Christmas. I will cherish these for the rest of my life. Your work is outstanding and my bears are precious.-Carolyn O.
- I am beyond happy with the bear you created for my daughter in honor of her son that we lost all to soon. Thank you so very much, Tammy! The bear is just perfect! When I first looked at this bears eyes, I truly felt love! The packaging was an added special touch! Thank you Tammy, for such an amazing keepsake. God Bless you!- Marj H.
- Couldn't be happier with Nana's memory bear!!!! Best made bear I've ever seen. I was excited that the arms and legs moved but had no idea the head moved as well!!!! What a great way for my son to remember his Nana!!! It's a shirt we saw her wear all the time and my son says it still smells like her. Can't thank Tammy enough.- Brandi S.
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A Book about Hope
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Bear with Hope, written by Tammy, is a collection of encouraging stories with creative and inspiring ways to restore hope and to help create opportunities to experience joy even when circumstances challenge us.
Bear with Hope Click image for to read full reviews. 
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Also available on Amazon
Amazon reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH~
By Jean K.B.
I have enjoyed reading this book so much. It's so heartwarming
at a time in my live I truly needed to be lifted up. It has given me
Hope and encouragement when I had none. Not only that. It's a
book filled with Bears, gorgeous bear art. The book is so beautiful
before you ever read a word. It's worth it just for the illustrations alone.
This one's a keeper! I will refer to it again and again. It's a happy
place for me!
By Barb
5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful book! It's beautifully written and illustrated and filled with love, warmth, hope and inspiration.
I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it. Thank you Tammy. You are truly an inspiration.
By MaryAnn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Encouraging, heart warming well written book filled with personal stories, hope and encouragement -
TammyBears in Print
TammyBears has been published in teddy bear, dog,
and soft sculpture magazines, with the first being in 2001.
Television Media:
and soft sculpture magazines, with the first being in 2001.
Television Media:
- Atlanta 11 Alive with Robyn Spizman
- Tulsa World
- KWTV News 9 Oklahoma
- Tulsa News Channel 6
- Is This a Great State or What” KFOR TV Channel 4 Oklahoma
To view the full list of publications please visit our Media Room
TammyBears EST. 1999