Tear Bears

[jwjazz]

I found a great source for tear bear patterns and real thick mulberry paper to make them with. This woman has the cutest patterns that I have seen and they are very reasonable. I became interested in tear bears when I saw the two page scrapbook layout that sold for $760 on ebay (There is a thread about it in the Scrapbook Threads). The seller had used the cute tear bears in it, so I did an extensive search for patterns and paper and ran across this place. She delivered the patterns by email very quickly...she also offers a choice to get them sent to you on CD. There is no charge for delivery with a minimum $10.00 order. Here is the link to the Website: http://www.tear-bears.com/index.htm

[corvette85lady]

Those are too cute!

[GarnetJ]

Oh! My! Goodness! I've not seen those before. Adorable!!!

[ashley35]

I have always wanted to learn how to do this!! Does anyone know where we can get free patterns..I want to try it out before I buy patterns...

[Skittl1321]

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Originally Posted by ashley35

I have always wanted to learn how to do this!! Does anyone know where we can get free patterns..I want to try it out before I buy patterns...

If you google you might be able to find some- but since you get the patterns for ALL those animals- I think $8 is a fair price. She probably put a lot of work into developing them.

[GarnetJ]

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Originally Posted by ashley35

I have always wanted to learn how to do this!! Does anyone know where we can get free patterns..I want to try it out before I buy patterns...

Maybe you could guesstimate by looking at one of the easier pictures? Try something that doesn't have too many parts and see how it goes.

[jwjazz]

Here are a couple of links to patterns that can be used just to try it out. You can find the directions by doing a google search for tear bear instructions. The pattern below aren't really designed for the tear bear technique, but they will give you an idea of what is involved. You have to have the thick mulberry handmade paper for it to work right. It is lots of fun. If you try it, you will love it.
http://scrapbooking.about.com/librar.../bl010502a.htm
http://scrapbooking.about.com/librar...daypattern.htm

[ladybluebird]

I have created tear bears thanks to a wonderful lady on www.scrapbook.com . Her screen name is Melanie in MT. You can see the bear and bunny I have done here: bunny: http://www.scrapbook.com/galleries/1...13/-1/0/1.html and bear: http://www.scrapbook.com/galleries/1...53/-1/0/1.html . I based them off of Melanie's directions and templates. You can visit her blog here: http://www.scrapbook.com/myplace/ind...files&u=100587 . Look both in her blog and gallery. Good luck and make sure you post what you've done!

[it'smefaith]

Yes, make sure you get the handmade mulberry paper (thick)... Fun to use chalks, your punches for making eyes, paws, etc... The gal who showed me, just tore as we talked, with no pattern, just circles, ovals, etc... I was so amazed how quickly they went together... Think coloring book shapes...

Have FUN!!
Faith

[Edee]

I am actually having a swap for these.... Please join and try it. There is a link to the swap in my signature and here is a picture of mine...

Tear Bear by Edee at Splitcoaststampers

[clueless9]

I'm definately going to be buying some of these! I can't wait to try these!