Are you in to Scrapbooking and making Tear Bears? Scrapbooking is a wonderful way to capture those memories that you don't want to forget, about your kids, friends and family, family vacations, or just hanging out in your backyard. I love displaying pictures and looking back remembering those wonderful times. While our kids are growing up it's nice having our scrapbooks and photo albums to look back on.

One thing I love to do is put Tear Bears on my pages. They are so cute and fluffy and really make a page stand out. They are fun and easy to make for your pages or even to sell on ebay. I sell my Tear Bears on Ebay and I also list the ones I make on my blog. I list everything that you will see on my blog if you are interest in buying them already done.

I don't have patterns because I buy my patterns on the Internet. Tacie's Boutique is where I get my patterns. I have her link at the bottom. She has the cutest patterns I have seen. She has so many different Tear Bear Patterns to pick from. And she also has other patterns such as zoo and farm themes on her site. Take a look at my blog at www.howtomaketearbears.blogspot.com. to learn more. And don't forget to sign my guest book on your way out.

1. Trace your pattern with a pencil or gel pen on the smooth sideof the mulberry paper.

2. Cut your pieces apart with scissors

3. Dip the fine paint brush in water and follow your trace lines. Make
sure your paper is wet enough to tear.

4. Hold your pattern piece on the inside between your thumb and index
finger close to the trace line. It give you better control when you tear.

5. Tear out each piece then let them dry completely.

6. Place your pieces on your work area with the rough side up.

7. Glue your bear together is this order:
* Ears on back of head
* Muzzle on face
* Eyes above muzzle
* Nose on muzzle
* Glue arms and legs on in the position of your choice.
(It is always a good idea to try positioning your bear in different
poses before gluing it together. It also helps you get a better
idea of where to apply the glue.
* After your body is finished you can glue on the head.

8. Give your bear a little time to dry.

9. Add highlights.

10. Fluff your bear using a toothbrush. Move brush in a circular motion.

This is the way I make tear bears and simply meant as a guideline.
If there is something I need to explain better please let me know and
I will make necessary changes. Thank you.