Today’s 34th Feature Friday is all about cute adorable teddy bears, created by Tania. She shares how she came by her skill set, where she started out and her most recent yet awesome goal achieved.
Business Name: Something Special Bears
Business url: www.somethingspecialbear.etsy.com
Blog url: www.littlevintagecottage.blogspot.com
Name: Tania Pelletier
Where are you based in the world?
United States/Washington State
Tell us about the person behind the business – You:
I started making bears about 13 years ago, completely self-taught. At first I used ready-made patterns until I got the hang of it then progressed to designing my own bears. Life’s circumstances got in the way and I ended up taking a break from bear making for several years but I really missed it! The process of creating a little being from a flat piece of mohair is so satisfying! Each little bear has their own little personality!
I chose the name Something Special Bears because each of my bears has a little “something special” about them… something that is not like other bears. My spice tin bears are a prime example. I searched high and low to see if anyone else had thought of this idea and couldn’t find anything! Some others have arms and legs sculpted of clay, each one is unique!
I make most of my bears from mohair but you will also find vintage wool and viscose from time to time. Oh! And something special of course! :o)
Where do you get your inspiration from?
My inspiration for these bears comes all from within my little head!
How did you get into starting your own business?
I started my business years ago with my mom, selling on eBay. We sold there for many years and eventually found Etsy and fell in love!
Name 2 blogs you like to visit
Whendi’s Bears and S.Reetz bears and friends
What makes you relax?
Working on my bears is relaxing for me. I usually work in silence with no radio or television, just my thoughts and the sounds of my dog snoring! LOL!
What are you reading now?
Overcoming Underearning by Barbara Stanney
Share one goal you completed recently.
Finished my bachelor’s degree!
What do you wish you knew before you started your business?
How hard it would be to get noticed by my target market!
What would you say to someone thinking of starting their own business?
Go for it! If it makes you happy then just do it.
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2 Comments. Leave new
Thank you Janet for the feature, this is the first time my bears have been featured so I’m excited! :o)
Tania
Hi Tania,
Your welcome. The first of many features for your bears and business 🙂
Blessings Janet