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In memory of a loved one Memory Bears in Newcastle — made from a loved one’s clothes
A bear made from the clothes of someone you love — soft, huggable, and yours to keep close. My most-loved keepsake.
Handmade in Newcastle upon Tyne
Keepsakes to hold forever, made from
the things you can’t let go.
I’m Hazel. I hand-make memory bears, animals, cushions and blankets from the clothes of someone you love — and handcrafted jewellery for life’s special moments. Drop your items off with me in Newcastle, or post them from anywhere in the UK.
- Your items treated as precious
- Five-star reviews on Facebook
- Drop off or post UK-wide
Hazel — Handmade Keepsakes & Jewellery is a one-woman creative design workshop in Newcastle upon Tyne, making bespoke memory keepsakes — bears, animals, cushions and blankets from the clothing of someone you love — alongside handcrafted jewellery. Drop your items off with me in Newcastle, or post them from anywhere in the UK.
How it works
Every keepsake starts with a gentle conversation — not a checkout. Here’s how it goes.
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Step 1
Tell me about it
Send a gentle enquiry — who we’re remembering or celebrating, what you have in mind, and any date you’re working towards.
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Step 2
Hand over or post your items
Drop your items off with me here in Newcastle, or post them from anywhere in the UK. I’ll treat them as carefully as you would.
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Step 3
I make it — you treasure it
I make your keepsake by hand and keep you updated along the way. Usually around three weeks, then it’s yours to keep close.
From the clothes you love, to something you can hold
The magic is in the keeping. A much-worn shirt or a soft cardigan becomes a keepsake you can cuddle, sit on the bed, and pass on one day. Drag the slider to see a piece take shape.
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Handcrafted jewellery, too
Bridal pieces, remembrance jewellery and handmade gifts — made to order here in Newcastle.
Explore the jewelleryIn their own words
The families I’ve worked with say it better than I ever could.
“I feel she’s around me when I see the bear.”
“My little girl sleeps with her Grampsy bear every night.”
“I can now cuddle into my Nana.”
“Best decision ever… I felt physically sick leaving it, but I’m so glad I did.”
A little welcome from me
I started making keepsakes after losing my own dad. His clothes were too precious to part with, so I made a cushion from them — it sits on my bed, and it still makes me think of him every day.
Since then it has become my life’s work: turning the clothes you can’t bear to give away into something you can hold, sleep with and treasure. I treat every item as carefully as you would, and I’ll guide you gently through every choice.
Whether it’s a bear from a loved one’s shirt, a school-leaving keepsake, or a piece of jewellery for a special day — if you can imagine it, I’ll do my best to make it.
Hazel
Maker & Founder
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Ready to begin?
There’s no pressure and no commitment — just tell me a little about what you have in mind, and we’ll take it gently from there.
Start your keepsake