Teddy Tastic Build Your Own Cute Characters

TeddyTastic build your own teddy bear kits, outfits and accessories from Cromartie Hobbycraft

Make Your Own Teddy Bear – Easy, Fun & Personalised

Welcome to TeddyTastic — where building your own teddy bear is simple, hands-on, and properly adorable. Create a plush companion that’s uniquely yours with easy DIY bear-making kits, outfits and accessories. Perfect for children’s activities, party fun, school clubs, rainy-day crafting and gift-worthy keepsakes.

TeddyTastic bears are designed to be hand-stuffed at home — no machines needed. Add the recommended amount of cuddle fluff (sold separately for most standard bears, but included with some smaller kits), pop in the wishing heart, close the zip and Velcro, and your new bear is ready for cuddles, adventures and photos.

TeddyTastic Eco Bears made from recycled plastic bottles

TeddyTastic Eco Bears - 100% Recycled Plush Skins

All the cuddles, with a little more thought for the planet. TeddyTastic Eco Bears have plush skins made from 100% recycled materials.

Each Eco Bear can help save up to nine plastic bottles from going into landfill, while offering the same soft, cuddly fun for parties, workshops and gifts.

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Christmas Cuddles with TeddyTastic

Make a Christmas gift that feels personal. Discover festive friends such as the TeddyTastic Christmas Elf and winter favourites like Pino the Polar Bear. Add a seasonal drawstring bag or a recorded message to complete a lovely make-your-own plush gift.

A Thoughtful Memory Keepsake

Give your TeddyTastic bear a voice with a 10-second recordable sound box. Add a birthday wish, a funny little message or a few special words they can play back whenever they like. A simple extra that makes a gift feel truly personal.

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Create Memories with Your Own Custom Teddy Bear

Building your own bear isn’t just a craft — it’s a proper feel-good moment to share. Choose your favourite character, bring it to life with fluffy stuffing, then personalise it with outfits and accessories. Ideal for kids’ parties, school craft sessions, rainy-day projects, or creating a thoughtful keepsake gift.

  • No filling machine required — bears are designed to be hand-stuffed easily.
  • Add a wishing heart and complete a birth certificate for a personal touch.
  • Great for Build-a-Bear style parties, birthdays, school clubs and gift-making.
TeddyTastic teddy bears and outfits for build your own bear kits

How to Make Your Own Teddy Bear

Peaches the Unicorn in cosy rainbow unicorn pyjamas – TeddyTastic example bear

Example: Peaches the Unicorn dressed in cosy pyjamas

  1. Select your bear – from classic teddies to fun themed characters.
  2. Add the stuffing – use the recommended amount of cuddle fluff; check the product listing, as some kits include filling.
  3. Seal it up – close the internal zip and Velcro fastener to secure.
  4. Name your bear – complete the birth certificate.
  5. Dress it up – choose an outfit to match your bear’s personality. See our full range of outfits .
  6. Make it extra special – add a recordable sound box or accessories. Shop accessories here .

Tip: If the zip closes before you’re finished stuffing, use a paperclip to reopen it easily.

Most standard TeddyTastic bears stand approximately 40.6cm (16") tall and typically use one bag of stuffing (sold separately). Smaller seasonal characters may vary, and some include filling.

Choose, create and personalise your own TeddyTastic bear

Personalise Your Teddy Bear for Endless Adventures

Once your bear is complete, it’s ready for adventure. Add outfits, accessories and optional message sound boxes to make your teddy totally unique — perfect for playtime, gifting, and keepsakes that actually get treasured.

  • Add a wishing heart for a sweet finishing touch.
  • Choose from a range of outfits and themed accessories.
  • Record a message with a 10-second sound box for a personalised keepsake.

Start creating your own TeddyTastic bear today!

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