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One-of-a-Kind
Bears & Vignettes
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Like many other artists, over the years I have tried almost every craft. As a child, pocket money was usually spent on buying craft supplies; funny how some things don’t change!
My love of teddy bears started early too. I still have my original Teddy, who has travelled and lived overseas with me.
As an adult I started to collect vintage and artist bears, a regular visitor to the teddy bear shows. At one of those shows I purchased a piece of mohair and a commercial pattern. Some months later I made my first bear, and then decided that I could definitely improve on it. And as they say, “the rest is history.”
I still have the first bear I ever made and although he is a little odd looking; he has plenty of character.
I am fortunate to be able to travel from my home in Wellington, New Zealand to make an annual journey to the United States (this journey takes me about 36 hours to complete).
Jinglebears has been going strong for 22 years and I'm used to living in a house full of projects in a state of semi-completion and mohair on the floor!
Thank you for taking the time to view Jinglebears.
I hope you find something that calls out to you.
Beary warmest regards, Jan
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Bears available at a Glance!
Bears shipped from New Zealand.
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Bettina
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Celia
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Harriet
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Bronwen
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Jake
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Chloe
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Fern
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Flavia
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Eugenie
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In my Garden
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BETTINA
Hello to you. Spring is well, and truly here and I couldn’t be happier.
The colours of the trees and flowers are so pretty, the birds are nesting and I really want to sing with joy.
I’m the lead bear for the show and I’m very excited to have that honour.
It was a huge decision choosing the fabric so that Mum could make my dress and matching panties but I think between us we chose really well.
I just love the colours in my two toned wool felt jacket, they really finish off my outfit.
Bear made from Schulte tipped ratinee mohair with hand blown glass eyes.
9.5” tall with an open mouth
and 5-way jointed. OOAK
USD $195.00
Plus USD $28.00 worldwide shipping from New Zealand.
Please allow 10-15 days for delivery.
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CELIA
Like most bear makers I have quite
a reserve of mohair fabric that I’ve purchased because I couldn’t resist it.
This grey tipped fabric is one of those.
Teamed with a bright floral 100% cotton dress and matching panties and a two toned wool felt jacket both Celia and I are very pleased with the final result.
Bear made from Schulte tipped mohair
with hand blown glass eyes.
9.5” tall with an open mouth
and 5-way jointed. OOAK
USD $195.00
Plus USD $28.00 worldwide shipping from New Zealand.
Please allow 10-15 days for delivery.
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CAROLINE
Thank you!
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BRONWEN
I’m made from another piece of mohair that Mum has been hanging on to.
Such a pretty blue! My dress and matching panties really set off the colour of my fur and my two toned wool felt jacket just finishes my outfit off.
I’m ready for my next adventure.
Bear made from Schulte felted mohair
with hand blown glass eyes.
9.5” tall with an open mouth
and 5-way jointed. OOAK
USD $195.00
Plus USD $28.00 worldwide shipping from New Zealand.
Please allow 10-15 days for delivery.
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JAKE
I’m looking forward to being off school
for the summer.
But for now I’m trying to make a good impression with the teachers by wearing
my alphabet patterned dungarees and matching kerchief.
Mum makes all of our outfits so along with the dungarees she also made my two toned wool felt jacket to match.
Bear made from Schulte tipped mohair
with hand blown glass eyes.
9.5” tall with an open mouth
and 5-way jointed. OOAK
USD $195.00
Plus USD $28.00 worldwide shipping from New Zealand.
Please allow 10-15 days for delivery.
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CHLOE
Don’t you think that the colours
we see in the Spring are glorious?
I certainly do and loved this fabric when
I saw it in Mums stash.
It’s just as well she has a passion
for fabrics as it gives us a huge
selection to choose from.
Handmade dress and panties in 100% cotton with a two toned wool felt jacket to match.
Bear made from Schulte ratinee mohair
with hand blown glass eyes.
9.5” tall with an open mouth
and 5-way jointed. OOAK
USD $195.00
Plus USD $28.00 worldwide shipping from New Zealand.
Please allow 10-15 days for delivery.
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FERN
Hi there, how are you?
I hope you are enjoying the warmer
weather now that Spring has arrived.
Such a great time of the year, not too hot, but with all the Spring bulbs flowering
and the trees in blossom too.
My 100% cotton dress and matching
panties have plenty of spring colours on show and my two toned jacket is going to keep me nice and warm on my travels.
Bear made from Schulte ratinee mohair
with hand blown glass eyes.
9.5” tall with an open mouth
and 5-way jointed. OOAK
USD $195.00
Plus USD $28.00 worldwide shipping from New Zealand.
Please allow 10-15 days for delivery.
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FLAVIA
Anyone who knows me also knows that red and green are two of my favourite colours.
This red dress and matching panties look great with the two toned wool felt jacket that Flavia is wearing.
She’s the sort of girl who will fit
in anywhere.
Bear made from Schulte long pile mohair with hand blown glass eyes.
9.5” tall with an open mouth
and 5-way jointed. OOAK
USD $195.00
Plus USD $28.00 worldwide shipping from New Zealand.
Please allow 10-15 days for delivery.
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EUGENIE
Oh I do love this time of year, it’s full of surprises as everywhere you look you can see new growth and you know that summer is nearly here.
I just love my dress and matching
panties as it has so many pretty
colours all over it.
My two toned wool felt jacket looks terrific too and it will keep me warm as I fly off
to my forever home.
Bear made from Schulte tipped mohair
with hand blown glass eyes.
9.5” tall with an open mouth
and 5-way jointed. OOAK
USD $195.00
Plus USD $28.00 worldwide shipping from New Zealand.
Please allow 10-15 days for delivery.
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REBA
Thank you!
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HARRIET
I don’t really know why but this fabric reminds me of the circus.
I just love the bold colours on the black background. Makes me smile.
100% cotton dress and panties
with a two toned wool felt jacket to match.
Bear made from Schulte ratinee mohair
with hand blown glass eyes.
9.5” tall with an open mouth
and 5-way jointed. OOAK
USD $195.00
Plus USD $28.00 worldwide shipping from New Zealand.
Please allow 10-15 days for delivery.
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Steiff Teddy Rose is a white tag, limited edition. Button and tag in ear.
She is 16" tall and made from a lovely blond mohair with soft pink paw pads.
Brown eyes and nose on a trimmed muzzle.
Original paper tag on her back.
For Spring she's wearing a removable
fancy lace collar.
Fully jointed and hard stuffed.
USD $299.00
Postage included in the price to USA addresses.
International buyers will be billed extra postage.
This bear will be shipped from Louisville, KY
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Steiff 1909 Reproduction.
Bear is 14" tall and made from the traditional gold Steiff mohair.
Glass eyes and cute embroided nose.
Fully jointed with felt paw pads.
Oringal hang tags and button in his ear.
USD $155.00
Postage included in the price to USA addresses.
International buyers will be billed extra postage.
This bear will be shipped from Louisville, KY
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Raikes Camp Grizzy
Ready for summer fun, this scout is excited to lead his camp troop.
Plush, soft stuffed and jointed.
Stand 16" tall, made from plus with Raikes famous carved wood face and foot paws.
One foor is signed and has the
LE number 6579/7500
Hang tag and tush tag.
Authentic clothing.
USD $79.00
Postage included in the price to USA addresses.
International buyers will be billed extra postage.
This bear will be shipped from Louisville, KY
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Member since 2005
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PayPal account name:
SparkiesGal@aol.com
Bright Star Promotions
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Payment - Shipping - Refund Policy
I sell my bears using PayPal as it is the safest and the easiest way to send your payment.
You do not have to have a PayPal account to pay, you can use your credit card through PayPal.
International collectors - You are responsible for any of your country's custom fees.
Your purchase will be sent the day Pal Pal funds are received |
eMail me anytime |
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Return Policy If you are not completely happy with my bear creations,
please notified me within 24 hours of receiving the bear.
Contact me by eMail: janfcuming@gmail.com
You are required to send the bear, in its original condition and packaging back to the Kentucky address for a refund, which does not include the return shipping fees.
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Copyrighted © May 2025 ~ by Jinglebears-NewZealand
Jan Cuming ~ janfcuming@gmail.com
4 Fortunatus St ~ Brooklyn ~ Wellington, New Zealand 6021
All rights reserved worldwide.
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