Our Most Loved Keepsakes

Handmade memory bears, keepsake animals and quilts created from cherished clothing, each one made to preserve the memories that matter most.

Signature Dressed Memory Bear
$50.00

Total Signature Dressed Memory Bear Price: $165 AUD

Booking Deposit Due Today: $50 AUD

🧸 This purchase is a non-refundable booking deposit to reserve your October/November 2026 production month. It is not the full payment for your Signature Dressed Memory Bear. The remaining balance of $115 AUD will be invoiced approximately 2 weeks before your booking month begins.

❤️ Handmade from Your Cherished Clothing

🛍️ Ordering More Than One Keepsake?

Please purchase one booking deposit for each keepsake you’d like made.

Examples:

🧸 2 Signature Dressed Memory Bears = 2 booking deposits

❤️ 2 Heart to Hold Memory Cushions = 2 booking deposits

🧸❤️ 1 Signature Dressed Memory Bear + 1 Heart to Hold Memory Cushion = 2 booking deposits

If you’re unsure how many booking deposits you need, please get in touch before placing your order. I’m always happy to help.

Signature Dressed Memory Bear

A timeless keepsake lovingly handcrafted from your cherished clothing and thoughtfully dressed to reflect your loved one’s favourite outfit, preserving precious memories in every stitch.

Features

  • Approximately 28cm sitting height

  • Handmade from your cherished clothing

  • Thoughtfully dressed to reflect your loved one’s favourite outfit

  • Safety eyes

  • Carefully selected coordinating felt nose

  • Coordinating clothing details and accessories where suitable (such as braces, ties, scarves, hats, cardigans or other meaningful features)

  • Filled with premium recycled PET fibre made from post-consumer water bottles

  • Hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly filling

  • Beautifully packaged and ready to treasure

Filling

Filled with premium recycled PET fibre made from post-consumer water bottles.

Hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly.

Soft, resilient filling designed to help your keepsake maintain its shape.

Personalisation

Make your Signature Dressed Memory Bear even more special by adding personalised embroidery to the feet.

You can choose to include:

  • A name

  • A date

  • A short message

Personalisation adds a meaningful finishing touch, creating a truly one-of-a-kind keepsake.

Clothing Requirements

The amount of clothing needed will depend on the size of the garments, the outfit being recreated and the finished design. As a general guide:

Adult clothing: 2–4 items

Older child clothing: 3–5 items

Baby clothing (3+ months): 8–12 items

Newborn clothing (0–3 months): 10–14 items

If your loved one wore special accessories such as braces, ties, scarves, hats, cardigans or similar items, you’re welcome to include these where possible to help recreate their favourite look.

If you’re unsure whether you have enough clothing, please get in touch before booking. I’m always happy to help you choose the best items for your keepsake.

How the Booking Process Works

1. Reserve Your Booking

Purchase your non-refundable booking deposit to secure your production month.

2. Send Your Clothing

Post your clothing so it arrives before the start of your booked production month. This helps ensure your keepsake can be created on schedule.

3. Final Invoice

Approximately 2 weeks before your booked production month begins, you’ll receive a final invoice for the remaining balance.

4. Your Keepsake is Created

Once your final payment has been received and your clothing has arrived, I’ll lovingly handcraft your Signature Dressed Memory Bear during your booked production month.

5. Your Bear is Ready

When your Signature Dressed Memory Bear is complete, it will be carefully packaged and posted to you, ready to be treasured for years to come.

Turnaround Time

Your Signature Dressed Memory Bear will be lovingly handcrafted during your booked production month. Once complete, it will be carefully packaged and either posted or available for local pickup.

Shipping & Local Pickup

Shipping costs are added to your final invoice before your booked production month begins.

Standard Post: $22 AUD

Express Post: $33 AUD

Local Pickup: Free by appointment from Heddon Greta, NSW.

Once your Signature Dressed Memory Bear has been completed, you’ll receive a notification that it’s ready to be posted or collected.

Care Instructions

Your Signature Dressed Memory Bear has been lovingly handcrafted from cherished clothing and is designed as a keepsake to be treasured for years to come.

  • Display item only – not intended as a toy.

  • Not suitable for children under 14 years of age.

  • Spot clean only with a soft, damp cloth if required.

  • Do not machine wash, tumble dry or soak.

  • Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to help preserve the fabrics.

  • Store in a cool, dry place when not on display.

After Ordering

Once your booking deposit has been received, you’ll receive a confirmation email with everything you need to know, including where to send or drop off your clothing and what to expect next.

If you have any questions along the way, I’m always happy to help.

Memory Bear (November 2026 Booking)
$50.00

Total Memory Bear Price:$140 AUD

Booking Deposit Due Today:$50 AUD

🧸 This purchase is a non-refundable booking deposit to reserve your October/November 2026 production month. It is not the full payment for your Memory Bear. The remaining balance of $90 will be invoiced approximately 2 weeks before your booking month begins.

❤️ Handmade from Your Cherished Clothing

🛍️ Ordering More Than One Keepsake?

Please purchase one booking deposit for each keepsake you'd like made.

Examples:

  • 🧸 2 Memory Bears = 2 booking deposits

  • ❤️ 2 Heart to Hold Memory Cushions = 2 booking deposits

  • 🧸❤️ 1 Memory Bear + 1 Heart to Hold Memory Cushion = 2 booking deposits

If you're unsure how many booking deposits you need, please get in touch before placing your order. I'm always happy to help.

Memory Bear

A timeless keepsake lovingly handcrafted from your cherished clothing, preserving precious memories in every stitch.

Features

  • Approximately 28cm sitting height

  • Handmade from your cherished clothing

  • Safety eyes

  • Carefully selected coordinating felt nose

  • Coordinating ribbon, bow tie or floral embellishment (where suitable)

  • Filled with premium recycled PET fibre made from post-consumer water bottles

  • Hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly filling

  • Beautifully packaged and ready to treasure

Filling

  • Filled with premium recycled PET fibre made from post-consumer water bottles.

  • Hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly.

  • Soft, resilient filling designed to help your keepsake maintain its shape.

Personalisation

Make your Memory Bear even more special by adding personalised embroidery to the feet.

You can choose to include:

  • A name

  • A date

  • A short message

Personalisation adds a meaningful finishing touch, creating a truly one-of-a-kind keepsake.

Clothing Requirements

The amount of clothing needed will depend on the size of the garments and the finished design. As a general guide:

  • Adult clothing: 1–2 items

  • Older child clothing: 2–3 items

  • Baby clothing (3+ months): 6–9 items

  • Newborn clothing (0–3 months): 8–12 items

If you're unsure whether you have enough clothing, please get in touch before booking. I'm always happy to help you choose the best items for your keepsake.

How the Booking Process Works

1. Reserve Your Booking
Purchase your non-refundable booking deposit to secure your production month.

2. Send Your Clothing
Post your clothing so it arrives before the start of your booked production month. This helps ensure your keepsake can be created on schedule.

3. Final Invoice
Approximately 2 weeks before your booked production month begins, you'll receive a final invoice for the remaining balance.

4. Your Keepsake is Created
Once your final payment has been received and your clothing has arrived, I'll lovingly handcraft your Memory Bear during your booked production month.

5. Your Bear is Ready
When your Memory Bear is complete, it will be carefully packaged and posted to you, ready to be treasured for years to come.

Turnaround Time

Your Memory Bear will be lovingly handcrafted during your booked production month. Once complete, it will be carefully packaged and either posted or available for local pickup.

Shipping & Local Pickup

Shipping costs are added to your final invoice before your booked production month begins.

  • Standard Post: $22 AUD

  • Express Post: $33 AUD

  • Local Pickup: Free by appointment from Heddon Greta, NSW.

Once your Memory Bear has been completed, you'll receive a notification that it's ready to be posted or collected.

Care Instructions

Your Memory Bear has been lovingly handcrafted from cherished clothing and is designed as a keepsake to be treasured for years to come.

  • Display item only – not intended as a toy.

  • Not suitable for children under 14 years of age.

  • Spot clean only with a soft, damp cloth if required.

  • Do not machine wash, tumble dry or soak.

  • Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to help preserve the fabrics.

  • Store in a cool, dry place when not on display.

After Ordering

Once your booking deposit has been received, you'll receive a confirmation email with everything you need to know, including where to send or drop off your clothing and what to expect next.

If you have any questions along the way, I'm always happy to help.

Beautiful handmade keepsakes full of meaning

A timeless keepsake made from treasured clothing

Weighted Birth Memory Bear (October/November 2026 Booking)
$60.00

Total Price:$155 AUD

Booking Deposit Due Today:$60 AUD

🧸 This purchase is a non-refundable booking deposit to reserve your October/November 2026 production month. It is not the full payment for your Weighted Birth Memory Bear. The remaining balance of $95, plus shipping if required, will be invoiced approximately 2 weeks before your booked production month begins.

🧵 Ordering Multiple Keepsakes?

Please purchase one booking deposit for each keepsake you'd like made.

Examples:

  • 🧸 2 Memory Bears = 2 booking deposits

  • 🩷 2 Weighted Birth Memory Bears = 2 booking deposits

  • 🧸🩷 1 Memory Bear + 1 Weighted Birth Memory Bear = 2 booking deposits

If you're unsure how many booking deposits you need, please get in touch before placing your order. I'm always happy to help.

Weighted Birth Memory Bear

A beautifully handcrafted keepsake made from your baby's cherished clothing and carefully weighted to match their birth weight. Thoughtfully created to celebrate those precious first moments, each bear becomes a timeless reminder of your little one's arrival.

Features

  • Approximately 30cm (12 inches) sitting.

  • Weighted to your baby's birth weight (maximum 4.3kg / 9lb 8oz)

  • Lovingly handmade from your cherished baby clothing

  • Safety eyes

  • Carefully selected coordinating felt nose

  • Coordinating ribbon, bow tie or floral embellishment (where suitable)

  • Filled with premium recycled PET fibre made from post-consumer water bottles

  • Hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly filling

  • Beautifully packaged and ready to treasure

Personalisation

Make your Weighted Birth Memory Bear even more meaningful by adding personalised embroidery to the feet.

You can choose to include:

  • A name

  • Birth date

  • Birth weight

  • A short message

Clothing Requirements

To create your Weighted Birth Memory Bear, you'll generally need:

  • Baby clothing (3+ months): 6–9 items

  • Newborn clothing (0–3 months): 8–12 items

If you're unsure whether you have enough clothing, please get in touch before booking. I'm always happy to help.

How the Booking Process Works

1. Reserve Your Booking
Purchase your non-refundable booking deposit to secure your October/November 2026 production month.

2. Send Your Clothing
Post or drop off your baby's clothing so it arrives before the start of your booked production month.

3. Final Invoice
Approximately 2 weeks before your booked production month begins, you'll receive a final invoice for the remaining balance, plus shipping if required.

4. Your Keepsake is Created
Once your final payment has been received and your clothing has arrived, I'll lovingly handcraft your Weighted Birth Memory Bear during your booked production month.

5. Your Bear is Ready
When complete, your bear will be carefully packaged and either posted or ready for local pickup.

Shipping & Local Pickup

Shipping costs are added to your final invoice before your booked production month begins.

  • Standard Post: $22 AUD

  • Express Post: $33 AUD

  • Local Pickup: Free by appointment from the Hunter Valley, NSW.

Turnaround Time

Your Weighted Birth Memory Bear will be lovingly handcrafted during your booked production month.

Once completed, you'll receive a notification that your keepsake is ready. It will then be carefully packaged and either posted or ready for local pickup.

Care Instructions

Your Weighted Birth Memory Bear has been lovingly handcrafted from cherished clothing and is designed as a keepsake to be treasured for years to come.

  • Display item only – not intended as a toy.

  • Not suitable for children under 14 years of age.

  • Spot clean only with a soft, damp cloth if required.

  • Do not machine wash, soak or tumble dry.

  • Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to help preserve the fabrics.

After Ordering

Once your booking deposit has been received, you'll receive a confirmation email with everything you need to know, including where to send or drop off your clothing and what to expect throughout the process.

I'll keep you updated along the way, and if you have any questions at any stage, I'm always happy to help.

Precious clothing transformed into lasting comfort

Creating Your Keepsake in 4 Simple Steps

A simple and thoughtful process to turn treasured clothing into keepsakes made with love.

Explore Our Keepsake Collection

Browse our keepsakes and choose the design that feels right for your memories.

Send or Drop Off Your Items

Carefully pack your clothing and post it to us, or arrange a local drop-off if you’re nearby.

Choose Your Clothing

Select the garments or fabrics you would like us to transform into your keepsake.

Receive Your Keepsake

Your finished keepsake is beautifully packaged and sent back to you, ready to treasure forever.

Why Families Choose Wisteria Keepsakes

Thoughtfully handmade keepsakes designed to preserve treasured memories.

Handmade with Care

Every keepsake is individually handcrafted with thoughtful care.

Made from Treasured Clothing

Your meaningful garments are carefully transformed into lasting keepsakes.

Created to Preserve Memories

Designed to bring comfort and keep precious memories close.

Stories of Love & Memories

“The detail and care in my memory bear is incredible.

It’s a keepsake I’ll treasure forever.”

-Julie B, 2025

The Heart Behind Wisteria Keepsakes

“Wisteria Keepsakes was born from my love of creating meaningful pieces that hold memories close. After seeing how comforting it can be to have a keepsake made from cherished clothing, I knew I wanted to offer the same to others. Every bear and keepsake I make is stitched with care, love, and respect for the stories they carry.”