Barbara Ann Studios's Creative Universe

Welcome and thank you for visiting.  I have been making Memory Bears, Keepsakes and pillows since 2011 when I lost my wonderful mother to complications from Alzheimer's and breast cancer.  I started with one for myself, and when I saw this little bear made from her favorite blouse smiling back at me, I was overcome with emotion.  Pulling it close and giving it a big hug felt as though I was hugging mom.  I then decided I had to make a bear for my sister, our children and our grandchildren.  When they received them, their reactions were similar to mine.  They laughed, cried and held them close to their hearts.  It was then that I decided that I wanted to do this for others. Barbara Ann Studios was born! 

         Over the years, I have met many wonderful people, each with their own story to tell.  It brought me such joy to be able to create a one of the kind  heirloom keepsake for them and I would be honored to offer that service to you.

 I will carefully create a wonderful keepsake from any type of clothing.  Shirts, pants, ties, sweatshirts, suits, pajamas, coats, jackets, blankets, anything that is special and brings back wonderful memories of your loved one.

Each bear measures 18" tall from the top of the head to the soles of the feet.  I use German glass eyes, and the arms, head, and legs are jointed and are fully moveable.  Personalized options include names, dates, hearts, and more.