China Cupboard Bears has been creating endearing furry friends and handcrafted items since 1990.
Cindy McGuire has been creating Teddy Bears and other soft sculptures since learning to sew. She brings to the Teddy Bear world a unique perspective with her background in Fashion Design and love of Antique Dolls and needlework.
Bears and other creatures from 4 to 40 inches are delightfully paired with vintage textiles and found objects to tell a story. Endearing faces say "I need to be loved".
Mother of 4 and now Grandmother of 3 she has learned to juggle multiple school schedules, running a household and an in-home Cottage Industry with grace and humor. She has been married to Mark, a teacher and coach for over 30 years.
Its great to be creative in someplace wonderful, surrounded by the things you love!
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Christmas at My House |
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So my house isn’t perfect and there’s dust everywhere. But my collections have been lovingly put out to share. There are teddies on bicycles and some in old baskets, Doll houses, elephants and the pigs are fantastic! Stuffed dogs and some chickens and even a llama, I’ve been meaning to make him a pair of pajamas. The dolls are all anxiously awaiting the day when Santa arrives with more toys in his sleigh A Chinahead, a Googley and a sad flattened dog, A teddy, a monkey, the kids are agog! The dogs are a-barking as they do all the time, a-waiting their treats they all start to whine. On Melba, on Oscar, on Rigby and Addie! Don’t forget Briar and Chunk, he’s the fatty. The tree is an old one, it’s on its last legs, With popsicle stick ornaments and hand painted eggs. But who cares if the garland is old and a bit tacky, And only three bubble lights glow in the pine tree. The memories made with each thing that you treasure, Give years of delight and days full of pleasure. So hug all the dogs and elephants too, The bears and the monkey –it’s really a ZOO! Happy Holidays to all and I am really sincere. |
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Peace, Joy and Good Health, |
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