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🤍 KEEPSAKES RE-OPENING UPDATE 🤍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀

🤍 KEEPSAKES RE-OPENING UPDATE 🤍
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I can’t believe it’s just 5 sleeps until Christmas! 🎄 I hope you’ve all been able to find a little time for some relaxing moments between the festive chaos that is December.
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It’s been another busy year here at Cuddle Me HQ and I can’t thank you all enough for trusting me to make your precious keepsakes and memory bears, it really means the world 🤍
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I’ll be re-opening for new orders next month (January) so do keep your eyes peeled on your emails in the new year when I’ll announce the date and provide further details on how to reserve your spot.
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I’ll always announce re-opening details to those signed up to my newsletter first, so if you haven’t already, please do sign up by clicking my link in bio (and keeping an eye out for the verification email, that can often end up in the junk folder)!
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I know my waiting times can be super long and I’m so grateful for your patience! 😌
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Until then, wishing you a very Merry Christmas 🎄 and here’s to a happy 2024! 🥂
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Leah x

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🤍Heirloom🤍
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Thank you so much for all your lovely comments on the new Heirloom collection of memory bears - it really means the world!
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Thank you so much as well for those of you who have been in touch to change your keepsake to the new Heirloom collection - I can’t wait to begin creating them! 🧸🐰
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Wishing you all a fabulous Easter weekend 🌼💐🐣 It looks like there’s going to be plenty of ☀️! 🤍
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#memorybear #keepsakebear #ukmummy #heirloombear #teddybears #handmadebear #ooakbear #memorybearkeepsake

🤍New collection🤍 Heirloom by Cuddle Me Keeps

🤍New collection🤍 Heirloom by Cuddle Me Keepsakes🤍

I’m so pleased to (finally) be sharing this new collection of keepsakes with you 🧸 Introducing ‘Heirloom by Cuddle Me Keepsakes’, a new special collection of handmade traditional teddy bears incorporating your most treasured items of clothing to be cherished for generations.

Handmade from a super soft cuddle plush (available in a range of colours), each Heirloom Friend is made using traditional teddy-bear-making techniques and are perfect if you have a limited number of treasured clothing items, even as few as one, or simply love the more traditional classic teddy bear design.

Each Heirloom Friend is five-way jointed, feature black glass eyes and a hand embroidered nose, are finished with a beautiful hand-dyed silk ribbon and are presented in their very own dust bag🤍

The collection currently includes Heirloom Bear 🧸and Heirloom Bunny 🐰 but watch this space for a new Heirloom Friend joining the collection soon…

If you already have a space for your keepsake to be made and would like to change to an Heirloom Friend, please just pop me a message and (providing I haven’t begun working on your keepsake) I can arrange this.

If you would like to order a keepsake from the Heirloom collection, please sign up to my newsletter (link in bio), where you’ll be the first to know when I re-open for new orders.

Thank you so much for continuing to trust me with your treasured clothing 🤍 and I’d love to know what you think of the new Heirloom collection!

Leah x

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#mymagicalmoments #cuddle_me_keepsakes

“A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to th

“A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life” - Isadora James
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Two beautiful keepsake bunnies for two beautiful sisters 🤍🤍
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And they’re definitely giving me all the Spring feels with their pastel colours and flowery details 💐Today’s sunshine ☀️ definitely has me dreaming of Spring days too - I even spotted some early blossom (and all the kids groaned because it’s almost time to take lots of photos of them in front of every blossom tree we see)! 🌸 😉 Who else is ready for the longer warmer days?!🌷💐
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#prettypastels #pastelsandme #babykeepsake #newbornkeepsake #memorybear #keepsakebear #cutebabyclothes #nurseryshelfie

🤍 Thank you 🤍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ T

🤍 Thank you 🤍
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Thank you all so much for all your beautiful keepsake orders - I am overwhelmed, once again, to say that I’m now fully booked for 2023!
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It amazes me each time I re-open, how many of you wait so patiently. I know my wait times are looong and I’m so grateful.
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I’ve now replied to all messages and confirmations have been sent, so if you haven’t heard from me please do check your junk (they have a habit of sneaking in there), or pop me a message.
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Excitingly, I have a new collection of keepsakes launching this year - ‘Heirloom by Cuddle Me Keepsakes’, which those of you signed up to my newsletter got a sneaky peak of, and I look forward to sharing with you all soon! 🧸
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I am hopeful🤞 I may be able to offer more availability towards the end of the year, but I’m not a ‘production line’ and will never rush making a keepsake ready to start the next - they’re far too special for that 🤍 If you’d like to be the first to know when I next re-open, please sign up to my newsletter - link in bio. I’ll always announce there first before announcing on social media etc.
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Thank you so much once again - I really am very grateful and can’t wait to start making your beautiful keepsakes, including some from the new Heirloom collection, soon! Leah x

Wow! Here we are on the home stretch to Christmas

Wow! Here we are on the home stretch to Christmas 🎄🎅 how the time flies!
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It’s been another busy end to the year here at Cuddle Me HQ, with the added challenge of postal disruptions, but I’m so pleased to have been able to get your beautiful keepsakes back to their forever homes in time for the big day 🎄
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I can’t thank you enough for all your beautiful orders this year and trusting me to make your precious keepsakes, it really means the world 🤍
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I’ll be re-opening for new orders next month so those signed up to my newsletter, do keep your eyes peeled on your emails (and those pesky junk folders) in the new year when I’ll provide further details on how to reserve your spot. I know my waiting times can be ridiculously long and I’m so grateful for your patience!
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Until then, wishing you all a very Merry Christmas 🎄 and here’s to a happy 2023! 🥂
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Leah x

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S p r i n g m a g i c 🌷
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Oooh, I’m getting all the spring feels 🌸 with this beautiful collection of clothes, soon to become a magical keepsake unicorn 🦄
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I can’t believe we’re well in to May already! Where is the year going? I know lots of you are busy collating your clothes ready to be made in to treasured keepsakes over the coming months and I know this can be the hardest part!
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If you’re currently trying to decide on which items to send, take a look at my blog, ‘Which clothes to choose for my baby’s keepsake’ (link in bio) ⭐️
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I’ve given some tips on what clothing works well for each of the First Cuddles and Cosy Up With Me collections, and what to think about when choosing which items to use👚👕
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As always though, when you’re choosing your clothes, if you’re not sure of an item or would like to ask advice, please just drop me a message - I’m here to help and always love to hear from you 😊️ x
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Also joining in @the.mamahood.club challenge - ‘Spring stacks’ #themamahoodclub 🌺
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#prettylittlestacklays #springstacks #prettypastels #pastelsandme #thecreativemonth #babykeepsake #stacklaystyle #memorybear #keepsakebear #newbornkeepsake

National Unicorn Day 🦄 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

National Unicorn Day 🦄
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Well, I couldn’t let today pass by without posting a little pic of Cali’s precious Unicorn keepsake 🤍
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Seen as a symbol of love, joy, enchantment and magic, Unicorns are the perfect keepsake to capture all those precious first moments 💫
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Another absolute joy to make and thank you so much @kerry_shaw_16 for trusting me with Cali’s treasured clothes 🤍

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#nationalunicornday #unicornlove #unicornday #babykeepsake #newbornkeepsake #cutebabyclothes #nurserydecorideas #memorybear #keepsakebear

Every detail tells a story … 🤍 🤍 The day

Every detail tells a story … 🤍

🤍 The day they arrived
🤍 The day they came home
🤍 Their 1st smile
🤍 Meeting family for the 1st time
🤍 When they 1st slept through the night …

To be cherished forever in keepsakes full of love and precious moments 🤍

#babykeepsakes #myfirstyear #motherhoodmemoirs #rememberingmomentsofjoy #newbornmemories #momentsofjoy #madefrombabyclothes #collectmoments #memorybear #keepsakebears

Wow! I am so grateful to all of you who signed up

Wow! I am so grateful to all of you who signed up to be the first to know when I re-opened for new orders and I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I am now fully booked for 2022! Thank you! 🤍

It continues to blow my mind how all you lovely people wait so patiently for me to open, I really am so grateful! 🤍

All confirmations have now been sent so if you haven’t heard from me please do check your junk (they seem to have a habit of landing in there) and do get in touch with me anytime 📩

I know I’ve said it before, but I’ve never set out to make the most keepsakes and have a big ‘production line’, feeling like I’m rushing one ready to start the next. It’s just me, in my happy place each evening, working around looking after a young family, and I’m so sorry to those of you who I couldn’t offer a space to this time, but I am always more than happy to recommend other keepsake makers 😌

If you’d like to be the first to know when I next re-open for new orders, please sign up to my newsletter - link in bio. I’ll always announce there before announcing on social media etc.

Thank you so much again, I really am so grateful and I can’t wait to begin creating all of your beautiful keepsakes soon! Leah x

Wow! It’s been a busy end to the year here at Cu

Wow! It’s been a busy end to the year here at Cuddle Me HQ (hence the radio silence) and I can’t believe we’re now on the home straight to Christmas! 🎄🎅
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I’m so pleased that all keepsakes are now back in their forever homes in plenty of time for Christmas, including this beautiful blanket, the last Cuddle Me keepsake of 2021, full of precious memories of little Albie’s first year 💙 Perfect for snuggling up under during a cold winter’s day whilst watching a Christmas film!
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Thank you so much for all your beautiful orders this year - it’s been an absolute pleasure and I can’t thank you enough for trusting me to make your precious keepsakes 🤍
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Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas 🎄 and a happy New Year 2022! 🥂
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Much love, Leah 🤍 x
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#babykeepsake #newbornmemories #handmadeforbaby #madefrombabyclothes #memoriesofmotherhood #memorybear #keepsakebear #blanketlove #memoryblankets #nurserydesign #nurserybedding #keepsakeblanket #ukmummy #nurseryinspo #cuddle_me_keepsakes

Hello! Wow, it’s been a while and how is it alre

Hello! Wow, it’s been a while and how is it already mid-August!! I hope you’re all enjoying the ‘summer’ - I feel we definitely need some ☀️ back!
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I know I’ve been much quieter than even usual 😉 but I’m still here sewing away 🧵🪡 whilst enjoying lots of fun and quality time with the three little cuddlies these holidays. We’re definitely enjoying things being a little more ‘normal’ and getting out more!
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I know I tend to be quite quiet on social media, but please know I am always here, so if you ever have any queries or would like to chat anything through, just drop me a message 🤍
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In other news, It’s #worldelephantday today 🐘 so I couldn’t let it pass without posting some of the beautiful Cuddle Me Keepsakes elephants that have been heading back to their forever homes, to help celebrate and spread a little awareness 🐘
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This day aims to bring the world together to help conserve and protect elephants from the numerous threats they face. To find out more, visit worldelephantday.org 🐘
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The beautiful nursery decor items in the cover image are from:
🤍 Nursery ABC frame - the super talented Hannah @girlsandtwirlsuk
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🤍 Macrame Rainbow - made by the fair hands of my 6 year old little cuddly, thanks to the fabulous @macrame.kits
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🤍 I was also super excited to receive some more @claybearofficial items to work with! The quality and softness of their clothing is truly stunning and their prints are so distinctive - just look at those rainbows! 🌈😍

Make a Keepsake Memory Bear (Bunny) with me! 🐇

Make a Keepsake Memory Bear (Bunny) with me! 🐇

Ahhhh, if only I could make keepsakes this quickly! 8+ hours of designing, planning, cutting, ironing, sewing, stitching, embroidering, stuffing and button jointing all packed in to 30 seconds! 🧵🪡🤍

“In this life we will never truly be apart, for

“In this life we will never truly be apart, for we grew to the same beat of our mother’s heart” - Daphne Fandrich 💙💙
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These handsome bears are now back in their forever homes for twin brothers Henry and Ralph, full of special memories of their first year 🧸 🧸
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Henry and Ralph’s Mummy gave me free reign to design and create these special bears, so I thought it would be lovely to make them co-ordinating but with little touches of differences. I also love that they include fabric from the twins’ feeding pillow - as their Mummy said, they spent a lot of time on there, especially in the early days! As always, I’m so grateful to be trusted with your treasured clothing 💙
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I hope they’ve brightened up your feed this Wednesday just as the sun has hopefully brightened up your day wherever you are today! It looks like summer might now be on the way, just in time for half term! ☀️ Who else is soooo ready for some sunshine 🙋🏻‍♀️ x

Package a keepsake with me! Does anyone else rol

Package a keepsake with me!

Does anyone else roll their eyes when their kids are watching clips on YouTube of other kids opening surprise eggs? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Well it seems I have the opposite obsession - I love watching small business reels of their lovely products being beautifully packaged! So if you share my love, hopefully you’ll enjoy packaging this keepsake with me 😉

I always seem to be tinkering with my packaging and always strive to ensure it’s environmentally friendly. Each keepsake comes in a protective cotton dust bag to keep it safe and snug when not on display, and is then carefully packaged with 100% recycled white tissue paper. Even the branded stickers I use are fully recyclable and biodegradable thanks to the fabulous @nellyandted. All tied together with a twine ribbon and a couple of sprigs of lavender to keep your keepsake fresh for the journey home 💐 Hopefully it feels as special when you receive it as all the memories held inside 🤍

This pretty Elephant has me dreaming of packing my

This pretty Elephant has me dreaming of packing my own suitcase and heading off to the sunshine! (If only we could) ☀️

I hope she’s brightened up your feed on this dreary Saturday May morning! Come on great British summer - where are you? 💐

Another absolute joy to make! 🐘 Elephants are proving so popular at the moment with those big beautiful ears and trunk full of precious memories 😌

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend (despite the rain)! x
(These lovely suitcases featured are from the fabulous @sassandbelle )

Wow! Thank you so much to everyone who signed up t

Wow! Thank you so much to everyone who signed up to be the first to know when I re-opened for new orders! I’m so overwhelmed to say that I am now fully booked for the rest of the year ⭐️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you’d like to be the first to know when I re-open for new orders for 2022 (I know it sounds so crazy) - please sign up to the newsletter found on the homepage of my website (link in bio). I’ll always announce to those signed up before I announce on social media etc.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Thank you so much again, it really means the world and I hope you’ve all had a lovely bank holiday weekend! Much love, Leah x

SUNSHINE & FLOWERS 💐 Today’s lovely sunshine

Sending love today 💐, whether it’s a day to r

Sending love today 💐, whether it’s a day to rejoice, a day to reflect or a day to remember the ones we lost along the way 🤍 x

IN LOVING MEMORY 💐 I’m often asked if I can m

IN LOVING MEMORY 💐 I’m often asked if I can make keepsakes from lost loved ones clothing and the answer is yes 🌸 I realise that I get so busy making keepsakes that I often don’t get chance to share them, so here’s a little reel of some very handsome remembrance bears that have made their way back to their forever homes over the past few weeks, in loving memory of some dearly loved and much missed Dad’s and Grandad’s 💙

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