ReMinkie Memory Bears is in the news (again)! In “Organized: Create a keepsake with neckties,” Marla Ottenstien mentions that we have upcycled clothing and neckties in memory of loved ones who have passed away. After her father passes away, a daughter discovers 275 assorted ties in his closet. She donates most of her father’s clothes, but findsContinue reading “Upcycled Clothing as Keepsakes by ReMinkie Memory Bears”
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Memory Bears in Honor of School Teacher
As far as we know, we were the first company in the USA to make memory bears from men’s neckties. A man’s necktie is often where he expresses his personality, sense of color and design. This translates into a memory bear with great flair. School Receives Memory Bear in Honor of Teacher Mr. B retired after 30Continue reading “Memory Bears in Honor of School Teacher”
Memory Bears as Memorial Gifts, Wedding and Baby Gifts
Over the years, we have made memory bears as memorial gifts, wedding gifts, baby gifts, graduation gifts, birthday gifts, Christmas gifts, and more. The ReMinkie Memory Bears directly below were made for a family in memory of their mother. Each of these memory bears has a pocket in the back for her picture. The ReMinkieContinue reading “Memory Bears as Memorial Gifts, Wedding and Baby Gifts”
Memory Bears in Memory of Husbands and Fathers
We have made memory bears in memory of husbands, fathers, grandfathers, police officers, fire chiefs, and more. In their loving memory, we have made memory bears out of their uniforms, neckties, shirts, jackets, and more. Remembering a Husband and Father with ReMinkie Memory Bears When everyone in her family wanted a remembrance, Myrna had 6Continue reading “Memory Bears in Memory of Husbands and Fathers”
Memory Bears: A Family Affair
We love happy customers at ReMinkie Memory Bears! When a mother passed away, her family called us to create a family of memory bears from the mother’s fur coat. We created two large bears for the mother’s daughters and four baby bears for their children (the mother’s grandchildren). The family is pleased to have theirContinue reading “Memory Bears: A Family Affair”
Memory Bears in Memory of NYC Transit Police
At ReMinkie Memory Bears, we’re honored to create memory bears in memory of your loved ones. One customer sent her late husband’s shirts and ties, along with his New York City Transit Police badges. We love to transform fabrics, neckties, furs and more into treasured keepsakes and memory bears. Above is the BEFORE photo ofContinue reading “Memory Bears in Memory of NYC Transit Police”
ReMinkie Memory Bears Offer Comfort in Times of Loss
Our ReMinkie Memory Bears are often made as a keepsake in memory of loved ones. To the right is a photo of two memory bears we made for Jeanne G., who writes: “Had two memory bears made. NYC Transit bears. Those are mine in memory of Bob. [I] display them proudly.” Memory bears offer solaceContinue reading “ReMinkie Memory Bears Offer Comfort in Times of Loss”
Memory Bears as Retirement Gifts
Over the years, we have made many memory bears as retirement gifts. Pictured to the left is a retirement bear made for a pilot who worked for Delta Air Lines for 30 years. When your friend, coworker or supervisor is retiring, give a meaningful and unique gift. Our memory bears are keepsakes, crafted from materialsContinue reading “Memory Bears as Retirement Gifts”
Memory Bears for and in Memory of Children
Pictured to the left is a beautiful birthday boy with one of our memory bears. His mother ordered this memory bear and gave it to her son as a birthday gift. We handcrafted his memory bear from his very own baby clothes. Children grow up so fast. Before you know it, your baby is aContinue reading “Memory Bears for and in Memory of Children”
Surprise Your Spouse with a Love Bear by ReMinkie Memory Bears!
Don’t wait until Valentine’s Day to express your love for your spouse or significant other. A love bear by ReMinkie Memory Bears is an especially meaningful and personal gift for a loved one, any time of the year. Love bears can be made from furs, neckties or fabric — anything that has special significance andContinue reading “Surprise Your Spouse with a Love Bear by ReMinkie Memory Bears!”