How to Make Tear Bears

"Drama Queen" Tear Bear with Cricut Die Cuts

noreply@blogger.com (Megan) — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:27:00 +0000

Here is one of my new creations that's on Ebay.

Make your own Scrapbook Albums? Yes, You Can!

noreply@blogger.com (Megan) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:30:00 +0000

Seasoned scrapbookers know that scrapbooking is an expensive hobby. In addition to costly tools, embellishments, and paper, there are expensive albums into which you insert your family's memories for safekeeping. Sometimes, we want to make event scrapbooks to share as gifts with family, friends, and coworkers, but the cost of these albums can be prohibitive. Fortunately, there is an alternative to traditional scrapbook albums that you purchase in the craft store. You can make your own album with your choice of acid free paper using spiral coil binding.

You can buy spiral coil in a variety of lengths and colors. No matter what the theme of your scrapbook, you can definitely find a coordinating color of coil since it is manufactured in over sixty colors. Some of the newer colors include spiral blue, dark purple, copper, tangerine, lilac, light teal, and charcoal.

In addition to spiral coil's color options, you can also customize your scrapbook's size through coil size selection. No longer must you choose standard sizes selected for you by the craft industry. You can choose to create books ranging in widths from a quarter of an inch up to two inches. Instead of settling for standard six, eight, eleven, or twelve inch lengths, you can go all the way up to three feet with spiral coil. Taking control of your binding allows you to experiment with different sizes and configurations so that you can create unique scrapbooks that are just perfect for the memories contained inside them.

You may think this type of binding equipment is expensive and is not a viable option for scrapbookers on a budget. That simply is not true. For crafters who make 8.5" x 11" scrapbooks, the GBC ProClick P50 is available for about $60. Compared to the price for one album, this equipment is a viable option-especially when it can be used to make album upon album. It will pay for itself in just a few projects.

If you are not an 8.5" x 11" scrapbooker, you will need to look for a machine that can bind scrapbooks of different lengths. The PC200 machine is more expensive (about $250), but it is much more customizable. This machine allows you to shift into creative overdrive since you can bind memory books ranging in length from one inch up to 21 inches long. In addition to its versatility, it uses plastic coils that are slightly less expensive than those used for the GBC ProClick machine.

Not only can spiral coil binding help you create scrapbooks and craft projects for you and your family to enjoy, it can also help you to make money. Think about putting together your own unique scrapbook kits to sell online or in local craft stores. Compared to what you can make-especially by offering products no one else has-the costs associated with binding equipment are minimal. There really is no limit to what sorts of projects you can put together using your imagination and the right equipment.

Source: http://www.ArticlePros.com/author.php?Jeff McRitchie

Great Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Megan) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:36:00 +0000

I haven't made any tear bears lately. I have been kinda preoccupied wit my new house. I guess I need some motivation. I need to get my little boys scrapbook done! He is 4 and I still haven't started it. As soon as I get some stuff made I will post some pics. But the things I put on here are not for sale. They are going to be for me. I have never sat down and made myself anything. So I will start on my sons book. It's going to be fun.

Scrapbooking and Tear Bears

noreply@blogger.com (Megan) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:08:00 +0000

Tear Bears look great on Scrapbook pages. They are so cute, I don't have a page without them. When you make them it don't matter how hard you try, they all look different with there own personalities. It is a fun pass time, just make sure when you sit down to make one, especially if it is the first time, you don't have anything else to do. It can be quite frustrating when you first start, but believe me when you make your first one you will be happy you did. When I make them is when my 3 year old son needs everything he can possibly think of, it's so funny! So it takes quite a while for me to make just one anymore. That is why I don't list as many as I used to on Ebay. My son is growing up and needing me more everyday, so he is first always.

Working On Blog!

noreply@blogger.com (Megan) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:42:00 +0000

Please bear with me, I have been working on my blog to make it easy for you to find what you need. I will still be puttting Tear Bears on as I get them done, but haven't had much time. I will still be putting them on Ebay, so you can buy them with a set price.

Tear Bear Instructions and Supplies

noreply@blogger.com (Megan) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:13:00 +0000

I posted how to make and Tear Bear and what supplies you need to the right of the page. I hope this helps.

Changed Domain

noreply@blogger.com (Megan) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:55:00 +0000

I had to start a new blog today. My old one is Nicole's Torn Creations. My domain wouldn't work right because I tried to change my blog. So I started out fresh with a new blog and named it Designs by Colie. Colie is a nickname that my cousins call me and I thought it would be a great name for my blog. It was kind of discouraging after all the work I have put into the old blog, but it seems to be going smoothly so far.

My First Tear Bear

noreply@blogger.com (Megan) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:42:00 +0000

When I first started making Tear Bears it was awful. I bought the thin mulberry paper and found out right away that it wasn't right. So I did a lot of research to figure out how to do it. It took a long time and a lot of really ugly tear bears to finally get it right. So don't get discouraged and keep on trying. The eyes are still tough for me, I have tried everything to get them to look really cute. I make my Tear Bears and sell them on Ebay occasionally. I will post the Tear Bears I make on my blog that are for sale on Ebay. I will be putting free instructions on here soon, so check back.

TheScrapbookExchange: New! Tear Bears wearing pieced fabric clothing!

noreply@blogger.com (Megan) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:41:00 +0000

Check out this Tear Bear! TOO CUTE!!!
TheScrapbookExchange: New! Tear Bears wearing pieced fabric clothing!

About Me

noreply@blogger.com (Megan) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:04:00 +0000

My name is Nicole Dohm. I am a stay at home mom of a darling 3 year old boy. I make Tear Bears and sell them on EBay. When I first started making Tear Bears it was hard to find out the right information. My Mom and I did a lot of research and trial and error to figure it out. So I decided to start blogging about the Tear Bears I make and give free information on how to make them, what supplies you need, and where to buy them. You can contact me anytime by email if you have any questions.