Sandra Marie , Bear Hugs Original

Sandra Marie is the artist behind Bear Hugs Originals. Located in sunny Florida, USA, she has been creating/designing teddies and their little friends for over 20 years.  The bears she creates are made of the finest quality mohair, alpaca and luxury faux fur available.  Each Bear Hugs Original is handmade and 100% hand sewn and may include needle felting, clay sculpting and airbrushing techniques, just to mention a few.  All of her patterns are designed from her own sketches and each bear is an original, authentic collectible artist bear. 

Awards:
2013 “Excellence in Bear Artistry Award” (Oliver) Judges Choice
2015 “Fourth Place URSA Award” (Flopsy) Judges Choice
2015 “Excellence in Bear Artistry Award” (Frankenteddy)
2018 “First Place URSA Award” (Peter)
2019 “Second Place URSA Award” (Fiona)
2019 “Third Place URSA Award” (Kopernikus)
2019 “Excellence in Bear Artistry Award” (Lil’ Max) Judges Choice & Public’s Choice
2019 “TOBY Industry Choice Award” (Kopernikus)
2019 “TOBY Industry Choice Award” (Cooper) 

Featured – April 2015 issue of Bears & Buds Online Magazine
Featured – Teddy Bear & Friends Marketplace for “Rory the Raccoon” and “Wags the Dog”
Featured on the Blog of The Guild of Master Bearcrafters on January 17, 2016.
Featured – Teddy Bear & Friends Marketplace for “Noggin the Yorkie” March, 2019  
 
She is very pleased that her bears have found homes all over the globe.  

Visit her websites to view more of her wonderful creations:
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/bearhugsoriginals/
Instagram:  https://instagram.com/bearhugsoriginal/
Bearpile: https://www.bearpile.com/bearhugsoriginals