Welcome to My Show Page
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I'm Anita Spero-Markowski, thanks for stopping by!
It started about twelve years ago... I found a book about teddy bear making one long and awful winter, and from that moment I was hooked! For me, making one of a kind bears is truly a labor of love. Some of you may remember me from my old shop, East Bench Bears. I took a hiatus from bear making to pursue my teaching career. Since then a lot has happened! I found true love, got married, and just had our second child! I use the best quality materials to make each bear, whether it's Schulte mohair, or Corriedale wool. I have won awards in the past for my bears, and even was featured on HGTV's That's Clever!- an old show about artists and crafters. I hope you enjoy my work- it is truly my passion!
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NOTE: Due to PayPal changes, the price shown at checkout includes the shipping fee.
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This show page is dedicated to my beautiful, smart, talented, and creative mother. She is THE reason I create- I couldn't do any of this without her. She is in the active dying phase, so I am unsure of when bears will ship this week as I am at her home full time and don't know when I will return to my home. Please "bear" with me- and thank you!
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Shipping overseas will be calculated and billed separately. Thank you!
Unfortunately, domestic shipping prices have also increased- thanks for "bear"-ing with me!
Strawbeary
ADOPTED, thank you Lori!
Brown Bear, Brown Bear
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ADOPTED- thank you, Norma!
Popo and Lano
Both felted bears are unjointed. At 4 inches and 3 inches tall, they have glass eyes and love to sit and gaze adoringly at each other (or you!)
$80 USD, $15 shipping
Nanook
Nanook is a 4 inch tall, unjointed felted bear with glass eyes, ready for his new loving home.
$65 USD
18.00 Domestic Shipping
Lovely Lena
Adopted and moving to OH, thank you Holly!
Susie Q
Susie is a 3 1/2 inch, unjointed, needlefelted bear with glass eyes and lots of shading. She loves to have a good time, and doesn't want to miss a thing!
$55 USD
$15 Shipping
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NitaM1226@hotmail.com
Send me an email with any questions, comments, or if you would like to join my mailing list! Bear hugs!
-Anita Spero-Markowski
Shipping and Ordering Information:
Shipping outside of the US: Please contact me for a quote. You will be sent a PayPal invoice for shipping outside of the US.
Bears are shipped 1-2 days after receipt of payment., unless it's the weekend. Thanks for your understanding!
I happily accept returns, and want you to be happy! If you are not, please send the bear back within 12 days of purchase for a full refund. Buyer pays return shipping.
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Your bear will be packaged safely to arrive home in one piece! If you would like to purchase extra insurance, please contact me. Thank you!
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Anita Spero- Markowski 5758 W. Roscoe St. Chicago, IL 60634- USA
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