MaxiLynn Bears - Artist Bears and Handmade Bears

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Maxine Hanley

MaxiLynn Bears

United Kingdom

7.3 years on Bear Pile

9 orders sold

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All Bears (93)
Artist Bears (92)
Manufactured Bears (1)

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Hello there!! My name is Maxine & I live in the U.K.
I have been creating soft sculptures since 2014 after I went through a period of illness where collecting teddy bears lifted my spirits.
Collecting bears gave me the inspiration to create my own & I have never looked back.
I come from a fine art background & am in love with colour & texture.
It’s extremely relaxing to handsew for me & bearmaking is great therapy!
I find such joy in creating these special soft sculptures & would say my style is realistic mixed with quirkiness & loads of character plus personality.
All my bears & critters are weighted with steel shot for that extra realistic feel & hug but not that heavy so you can’t pick them up for a cuddle. Every animal is 5-way jointed.
I really do hope you enjoy looking at my creations. They are all made with much love & heart & are all one of a kind.
Every pattern is designed by me & never used twice. This makes my soft sculptures true one of a kind creations.
Sometimes I design outfits for my bears which is so much fun!
Every bear & outfit that I make is handsewn, I never use a sewing machine.
This year (2021) I entered my first competition, the prestigious URSA MAJOR & won an award for my dog, Toby! To say I was blown away by this achievement is a massive understatement!!
I would love to hear from you if you have any questions or comments!

Nelly
7" (17.7 cm)

Adopted

Phiffa and Sir Guy
5" (12.7 cm)
By Yumi Camui

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Susie
11" (27.9 cm)

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Funny Bunny
17" (43.1 cm)

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Octavia Baby Ostrich
15" (38.1 cm)

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Minnie
8" (20.3 cm)

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Dave
10" (25.4 cm)

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Dozie Do
14" (35.5 cm)

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Thambi
23" (58.4 cm)

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Phantom
23" (58.4 cm)

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Sheriff
21" (53.3 cm)

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Minnie-Ximbulu
18" (45.7 cm)

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Orla
13" (33 cm)

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Narjotie
15" (38.1 cm)

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Limbani African Painted Dog Pup
18½" (46.9 cm)

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Daisy-May
22" (55.8 cm)

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Sarah-Jane
30" (76.2 cm)

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Bobby Dazzler
11" (27.9 cm)

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Misha
13" (33 cm)

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Munch
16" (40.6 cm)

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JoJo
15" (38.1 cm)

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Freddie
14" (35.5 cm)

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Pal
25" (63½ cm)

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Bobby
13" (33 cm)

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Sad Hare
16" (40.6 cm)

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Ted
18" (45.7 cm)

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Butterphant
30" (76.2 cm)

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The Varmint
24" (60.9 cm)

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Cyclamen Bunny Rabbit
13½" (34.2 cm)

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Buddy Bellboy
18" (45.7 cm)

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Matilda
13" (33 cm)

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Bruce Albert
16" (40.6 cm)

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Orion
27" (68.5 cm)

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Otono
21" (53.3 cm)

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Horatio
24" (60.9 cm)

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Cap’n Nugget
12" (30.4 cm)

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Sunflower
9½" (24.1 cm)

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Isadora
22½" (57.1 cm)

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Chesney Cubby Bear
21" (53.3 cm)

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Toby Irish Wolfhound
22" (55.8 cm)

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Albert
11" (27.9 cm)
By Soul Sparkles

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Madame Emmie Mouse
21" (53.3 cm)

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Bride Gracie Goat
15" (38.1 cm)

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Lord Persik Cat
24" (60.9 cm)

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Octavia Hare
16½" (41.9 cm)

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Lady Clara Cat
23" (58.4 cm)

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Lizzy Bear
16" (40.6 cm)

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Forest Sprite
17½" (44.4 cm)

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