The Patchwork Bear and charity:water RAISING FUNDS FOR CLEAN WATER January 27, 2010

Hey, I need $20. Yep. $20.

From now until the end of April,  The Patchwork Bear is running a campaign to raise $2500 for charity:water which will help build a well which will provide safe, clean water to some of the 1 billion people on the planet who don’t have it.

charity:water is a non-profit organization bringing clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations. They give 100% of the money raised to direct project costs, funding sustainable clean water solutions in areas of greatest need. 100%!

Your $20 can give one person in a developing nation clean water for 20 years.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE

AND to make it even better, proceeds from the sale of all MINKY PATCHWORK BEARS will benefit charity:water through April 30, 2010! So donate, then feel good about shopping at The Patchwork Bear

The Patchwork Bear goes to Hollywood for a Golden Globes Gift Suite January 18, 2010

 We’re back from an incredible Golden Globe Awards Weekend! The Patchwork Bear was one of the exclusive vendors chosen to participate in a Golden Globes Gifting Suite celebrating Celebrity Parents and Kids. From nominated shows like Mad Men (Abigail Spencer) and Cougar Town (Busy Philipps) to favorite celebs like Chad Lowe, Lou Diamond Philips and Penelope Ann Miller – The Patchwork Bear received rave reviews. We introduced our new fabric line of Patchwork Bears with a coordinating, origami-inspired diaper holder that were a huge hit. Now YOU can get this great swag free with the purchase of any Patchwork Bear and/or Patchwork Lovey Blanket!

Busy Philipps with the Patchwork Bear

GIVEAWAY from Classy Mommy! Win a Patchwork Bear with $1300 worth of goodies December 11, 2009

Celebrity Baby Swag Bag Giveaway (valued at $1300!)

Wow! Thanks to Jewels and Pinstripes for offering one lucky Classy Mommy reader the chance to win the very same celebrity swag “Let’s Hear it for the Boys” baby bag valued at $1300. This very same collection of goodies was recently gifted by Jewels and Pinstripes to the celebrity children of Colin Farrell, Jeffrey Tambor, and Karolina Kurkova for their new baby boys. You can take a peek at the bag here.

This gift bag includes the following products: gift certiticate for personalized mommy jewelry from Isabelle Grace Jewelry, gift certificate for classic carrier Kokopax, Green Gladiola Diaper Bag from AmyMichelle, gift certificate for mommy cards and personalized thank you notes from Cardstore.com, Dr. Bloom’s Chewable Jewels, Baby Girl Birthday Box Gift Set from Bloomers Baby, gift certificate for personalized Mabel’s Labels, baby sling from Tot-to-go, pillow and coordinating blanket from Baby Elephant Ears, onesie from Sama Baby, gift certificate for a custom bear from The Patchwork Bear, pink boots by Robeez, animal blankie and animal napping blanket from Angel Dear, Smart Zip Sleeper from Hello World, Bottle Snugglers in cow design, hand, face and stroller wipes by Punky Wipes, pink Sweater Socx by Beba Bean, onesie by Babble Babywear, onesie by Bee-Tees and no slip pacifier clip by Ladybugs and Lullabies.

Enter to win by: 1. Leave a comment at Classy Mommy (click link to go to site) blog post below telling us what your favorite product in the gift bag is by December 3 1st, 2009. Include your email address if it’s not visible on your profile page – so we may contact you if you win.

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Skip the lines on Black Friday! Shop in your jammies and save 20% on your entire order November 23, 2009

Okay, all these Black Friday sales teasers are pulling me in… but who wants to wake up at 5am, wait on line, then find out you didn’t get one of the three awesome items on sale?! Today, I took the time to read the fine print on some ads and most say “Sale quantities limited to 3 per store- or something like that.

So here’s my Black Friday gift to you. Not just on Black Friday or Cyber Monday. All week long…

Save 20% on your ENTIRE ORDER! No limited quantities, no fine print. Just awesome, handmade bears and blankets that are custom-made just for you. This includes my custom keepsake bears, blankets and quilts made from your favorite clothing. Just type HOLIDAY09 at checkout to redeem.

So skip the mall, crowds and lines. Shop right now from your desk and save. You can even have your gift shipped directly to the recipient for the holidays complete with a gift card with your personal message enclosed. Hey, consider me your own personal elf this holiday season.

Here are some gift ideas- all can be personalized for that extra special touch…

Minky Patchwork Bear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click HERE to start shopping right now!

Introducing our newest Patchwork Bears… November 2, 2009

You’ve asked for bears with more graphic fabric patterns and colors… and here they are! I absolutely LOVE these three new bears. The colors are fresh and vibrant and work beautifully together. (Oh, and yes, the Patchwork Lovey Blanket and MINI lovey are available in these patterns too and make a great gift set). Place your order NOW for the holidays and receive FREE PERSONALIZATION on any item. Just type FREENAME at checkout to redeem.

Shown from left to right: Stripes in Bloom, Simply Striped, Tortoise Plaid Patchwork Bears.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month- get the Buddy Bear now! October 1, 2009

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

It seems we all know someone who’s life has been touched by cancer and in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I designed this little Breast Cancer Buddy Bear. It is a pink Minky Patchwork Bear featuring the breast cancer support ribbon embrodiered on front. She (yes, of course it’s a girl bear!) makes a great chemo buddy or survivor gift for your special someone.

Not only will this little bear offer love and comfort but a portion of each bear sold will be donated to the Susan G. Komen for a Cure Foundation.

Save 15% on this bear! Type BUDDYBEAR at checkout to redeem.

Chris Noth, Sarah Jessica Parker… Sex and The City sequel September 2, 2009

I saw a bunch of pics this past week of Chris Noth and Sarah Jessica Parker filming the Sex and The City sequel in the city, so I thought this is the perfect opportunity to re-post this pic:

Chris Noth with a Patchwork Bear Baby clothes bear

OK, so Chris Noth has a Patchwork Bear,

Sarah Jessica Parker has a Patchwork Bear…

don’t you want a bear too?

Way to tie current entertainment news into Patchwork Bear news, right?! Well, maybe not, but you get the idea.

Don’t forget our September Back to School special:

Save 15% on any KEEPSAKE BEARS and QUILTS! Type “KEEPSAKE” at checkout to redeem.

Updated Thank Yous: Parminder Nagra & Sarah Jessica Parker August 31, 2009

Summer puts everything in low gear, so I have been slow to post recent celeb Thank Yous. You’ve asked for more, so here are a few for you:

Parminder Nagra, from ER & Bend It Like Beckham received a personalized Patchwork Bear and sent this lovely note:

Parminder Nagra

Dearest Jennifer,

Thank you so much on behalf of Kai Stenson for his wonderful gift!

I’m sure he will grow up loving it and have it forever. We love it!!

Kindest regards, Parminder Nagra

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Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick have the ”Twins’  Personalized Minky Patchwork Bear for their baby girls, Marion Loretta and Tabitha Hodge.

Hi Jennifer,

This is Greg from Sarah Jessica Parker’s office.  Sarah Jessica asked me to send her many thanks for the gift.

Thanks again!
Greg

BACK TO SCHOOL: Where did summer go? Save 15% on ALL KEEPSAKE BEARS and QUILTS August 17, 2009

Well, we are back from a wonderful summer break and wondering, where did the summer go? Just a couple of weeks before the kids go back…ahhh…

I’ve been making the checklist of what fits in their closets and thought you might be too. So, while sorting through school clothes & necessities, why not pull out a few favorite outgrown clothes and have a KEEPSAKE QUILT or PATCHWORK BEAR made to preserve the best memories of the summer? Of course, it’s not just for kids- choose your own favorite t-shirts, dresses and clothes and have one made for yourself.

If you’re like me and need a little motivation, if you place your order by September 15th, you can save 15% on your entire order. Just type KEEPSAKE at checkout to redeem.

Twilight star, Cam Gigandet: A Thank You to The Patchwork Bear July 1, 2009

Twilight star, Cam Gigandet: A Thank You to The Patchwork Bear

Cam Gigandet, best known as vampire James in Twilight recently had a baby girl, Everleigh. They received a personalized, Signature Patchwork Bear and sent this lovely thank you note:

Cam Gigandet

“Jennifer- Just wanted to send a quick tank you for the patchwork bear! we love it! It is absolutely adorable and is sitting in her crib with her right now I’m looking forward to ordering more as friends and family start having children! Thanks again for thinking of us with such a personal and special gift! Dominique, Cam and Everleigh”

Visit our site:  www.thepatchworkbear.com to see all our handmade products, including the personalized Patchwork Bear received by Cam!