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My daughters have been to Build-A-Bear Workshop a handful of times. They visited the store in Austin for the first time last week, in fact, but that was just to buy some new spring fashions for their bears, thanks to their Auntie Monica!

Earlier this evening we went to our local Build-A-Bear Workshop with the sole purpose of checking out two new furry friends that are available for a limited-time-only, and just in time for spring! Blossom Bunny and Cheerful Cheeks Chick. We were sent a $25 gift card to make our very own bunny, and had a lovely time!

If you’ve never been to a Build-A-Bear Workshop, you really should. The process is so fun… for adults and kids alike! I’d recommend going on a weekday, as we had the store to ourselves. There are eight stuffed animal-making stations – Choose Me, Hear Me, Stuff Me, Stitch Me, Fluff Me, Dress Me, Name Me and Take Me Home. A master Bear Builder associate will guide you through each phase of the bear-making process, which will become second nature to your kids after they’ve done it a few times!

  • Build-A-Bear Workshop: Blossom BunnyChoose Me. As soon as we stepped foot in the store, I told my girls that we’d be taking home a Blossom Bunny. There were no complaints, as she’s so darn cute! I asked MJ if she’d like to get the Chick, too, and she responded with “Yeah! I wuv mah duck!” so we grabbed one of those as well. {Its cheeks light up!} This brings our Build-A-Bear family to five, though there are more than 30 varieties of stuffed animals available, ranging in price from $10- $25.
  • Hear Me. We always skipped this station in our previous visits, but I thought – what the heck! I’ve got a gift card! – and let them each choose their sound. MJ loved pushing all the buttons. Over and over. I finally decided on a Giggle sound for her. Maya took a total of 1.5 seconds to choose “Single Ladies” from Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. She makes her bunny dance to it, which is hilarious. I’ll try to get it on video one of these days. You can even record your own sound, a 10-second message, which is pretty cool!
  • Stuff Me. With the help of a wonderful master Bear Builder associate, the girls each took turns stuffing their new furry friends. They each gave them a quick hug, to check them for the right amount of huggability, and chose a small satin heart from a nearby bin. “I wub it?” MJ asked. This warms up the heart. “I kiss it?” And she did. Then they each made a wish, and placed the hearts inside their stuffed animals. My favorite part of the entire process!
  • Stitch Me. The stuffed animal is sewn shut. Before stitching the furry friend, a barcode is inserted, in case it were to ever be lost.
  • Fluff Me. The girls gave their furry friends a bath, and brushed the ears and poof of orange hair, respectively.
  • Dress Me. You can choose from hundreds of furbulous outfits and accessories. This is probably the most time-consuming part! Since we have two new outfits, we decided to skip this, resulting in a “But, mom!!!” moment. I was about to grab that Easter egg outfit show above, but I restrained myself. Barely.
  • Name Me. Here you go to a computer, where your child answers a few questions about their new furry friend and gives it a name.
  • Take Me Home. Our two new furry friends were each placed in their very own carrying case, along with a customized birth certificate. Then it was time to pay and bring them home, where they are now snuggling with their new owners in dreamland.

Build-A-Bear Workshop: Cheerful Cheeks Chick

BUY IT!
If you want to get your hands on a Blossom Bunny ($18) or a Cheerful Cheeks Chick ($20) you should do so soon, as they’re only available for a limited time and might sell out with Easter almost upon us. Build-A-Bear Workshop knows that moms are very busy, so for this special season they’re not only providing a selection of bunnies and other stuffed animal friends, but guests can also receive an Easter basket and candy as gifts with purchase! Up until April 4th you can get a FREE Easter basket and candy with a purchase of $20 or more. Note that this isn’t guaranteed – only while supplies last, and may vary by store.

WIN IT!
One beary lucky reader will win a $25 gift card! It can be used in any Build-A-Bear Workshop store or online at www.buildabear.com. To enter, please leave a comment telling me who you’d give the card to if you won. Or would you keep it for yourself? 😉

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Two $25 gift cards, one for myself and one for giveaway, were provided to me at no charge by Build-A-Bear Workshop. Contest ends April 4th, 2010 at midnight EST. US entries only. One person per household may enter. Leave a separate comment for each entry & a valid email address. Winner, chosen at random, has 3 days to claim their prize.

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  1. My little guy has been wanting to go into Build-A-Bear for a while now! (Every time we go to the mall.) I’d let him try it out! He’d be in Heaven.

    Crossing my fingers!

  2. I’d keep it for myself, but let my almost 3 yr old daughter pick out whatever she wanted!!!!! it would be a GREAT b-day gift!

    Jill Kathan

  5. I would use the card for my son. We have never been to a build-a-bear workshop, but I think he is old enough to try it now. I think he would love it. He would love the chick or the Scruffy Puppy.
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  11. Wow! this is a great giveaway! i would use it for my daughter..
    last time we went we got a puppy for my son, now its her turn!

    hugs
    juli

  16. I would definitely keep it for my son! My little Xander is just about to turn one and LOVES stuffed adnimals so I know he would love this.

  28. I have subscribed by email for a while.
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  36. My girls and I were just window shopping at Build-a-Bear the other day. This giveaway is such great timing because I was just thinking of getting the girls a BAB gift card for Easter so they could build their own floral bunny. They also sell a ton of Zhu Zhu pet stuff at BAB too. So pick me! Pick me, PLEASE!!! 😉
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  43. I would share the card with my daughter. She is expecting baby boy #2 and we would go together to make a new cuddle lovey for him. We did that with her first baby boy. It was a special time for both of us and it gave Lil Bit something to always treasure.
    .-= Linda Stewart´s last blog ..Time To Catch UP – Do You Agree? =-.

  53. I would give it to my oldest grandaughter who has a birthday coming up an she would love it
    vlbelk(at)hotmail.com

  62. I’d give the card to my mom, who would use it to take my niece and nephew shopping for clothes for their Build-A-Bear animals for Easter. 🙂

    Thank you for the giveaway!

    anthy_stl [ATT] yahoo [DOTT] com

  71. My youngest loves loves loves Build a bear – she’s been wanting to go and create a bear for her new cousin.

    Love to you – great giveaway!
    Kelly

  72. If chosen, I would use this to treat my soon-to-be 4-year-old daughter on her Golden Birthday (June 4). Thanks!

  76. I’d… probably keep it for myself. LoL. I so want to make a Tropical Hello Kitty and put a hanbok on it. :3

  78. i would give it to my loving daughter who just turned 10 in feb. she has one and says it needs a friend i would love to win 🙂

  83. I would give it to my son because I think he would love making an animal at babw

  86. My son Quinn would love to try out Build a Bear!!
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  87. My daughter is ALWAYS asking to get another bear!! This gift card would be a real SURPRISE for her!

  90. I would give this to my boyfriend’s nephew. He would love to try this but a gift card would make it even sweeter!

  98. hi i would give it to my daughter she really wants a buildabear thanks for the chance to win! i like your blog i just subscribed! boutique1976 at yahoo dot com

  99. I would give it to my daughter. We stop at Build A Bear everytime we go to the mall but haven’t ever been able to buy one yet.

  103. I would use it to take my little girl to get her first Build A Bear. She would love it!

    Thanks!

  114. LOVE TO WIN. MY GRAND DAUGHTER WOULD LOVE THIS. SHE ALWAYS WANTS TO GO TO THE BUILD A BEAR STORE.

  119. I would give it to my kids and I’d enjoy a treat of a trip to Build-A-Bear just as much as I know they would!

  127. Subscribed to your blog! Became a fan on FB! & became a follower on twitter! I would give this gift card to my son!

  129. I would give the gift card to my grandson, he has a Build-A-Bear and he wants to get it a football outfit!

  130. I’d keep it for myself because I am taking knitting classes and our first project is a sweater for a teddy bear! 🙂

  131. I would give the gift card to a teacher friend who dresses up a bear in her classroom totally from Build a Bear!

  136. I would use this for my daughter who loves going to Build A Bear and “stuffing” her toys.

  144. My girls have been asking to go to Build a Bear for a while, so I’d use this gift card towards getting them each a stuffed animal from there.
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  146. I would give it to my daughter, Makayla! She has never been to build-a-bear and it would be a great mother daughter outing.
    caseypisarik(at)hotmail(dot)com

  149. My daughters birthday is April 18th and she really wants to go to Build a Bear for the Jonas Bear. This would be great to be able to take her for her birthday. My fingers are crossed!

  156. Even though my older son is turning eight soon, he has never built his own bear (even though his younger brother has) and really wants to so I would love to take him for his birthday.

  157. If I won, I’d give this to my children… unless Build-A-Bear comes out with a cute koala! 🙂 (Then, I’d have to keep it for myself.)
    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com
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  165. I would give it to my daughter because she has never done Build-A-Bear before!
    .-= Katie´s last blog ..Aaaaand this is when I need to take a long look at my last post. =-.

  167. I’d love to take my little girl to build a bear for her birthday! We’ve never been! (on a tight budget, so mommy can stay at home!)

  169. I’d love to take the gift card and my niece to build a bear to donate to our local Ronald McDonald house. To me, building it is the most fun!

  172. i’m a fan of build a bear on fb
    bargainfun1 at yahoo
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  174. I would have both my daughters share the card and work together as a team to select one special one since they share a room. Thanks for the opportunity.

  175. I’d give this giftcard for my two boys, ages 2 and 3. They’ve never been to Build-a-Bear and I know they’d LOVE it! They love stuffed animals so I know it would be a hit!

  178. I would give this card to my daughter who never met a stuffed anmimal she didn’t love!

    Thank you. 🙂

  179. I became a facebook fan of Build A Bear (izzy teagan thatsitmommy)
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  182. I think I would give it to my sister for her upcoming birthday. Thanks for the great giveaway! 🙂

  184. I would give it to my son he loves stuffed animals and we have never been to build a bear

  199. I would give this card to my daughter so she could make her first trip to the BAB store!

  206. I would give it to my nephew! Well, I’d probably take him to Build-a-Bear and we’d make a bear together 🙂

  213. I have two little boys so they would share the card and go together to make a stuffed animal each:)

    mscoffee77(AT)juno(DOT)com

  215. The card would definetly go to my daughter so that she could have a new addition to her build a bear collection.

  219. I would love to give this to my mom. She collects Bears and would love the Harley Davidson outfits!!

  228. My daughter would love something from Build a Bear! She’s obsessed with elephants and they have some super cute ones!
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  229. I’m an email subscriber, coriwestphal at msn dot com.
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  231. I’m a Build a Bear FB fan: Cori Eckstrom Westphal
    .-= Cori Westphal´s last blog ..Ruthless and Toothless Review: Finally! Stylish clothes for kids! =-.

  241. My daughters would get the card if I won. They are both saving their money for our next trip to the mall with BAB in June. My 7 year old has her eye on a fancy dress for her BAB pets.

  242. I would give the gift card to my 6 year old daughter who LOVES Build-A-Bear.

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

  246. I’d have to give this to my niece. She loves going to Build-A-Bear and create a new friend!

  247. I would give it to my daughter. 🙂
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  250. I would give this prize to my Chubby-huggy. My youngest daughter is now old enough to visit Build A Bear and really get into it. Her birthday is coming soon!

  259. I would give it to my niece for her birthday. She loves things like this and would just tickle her to make one.

  270. If I won I would use the card to buy my daughter her first build-a-bear!
    .-= Kim´s last blog ..Happy Easter! =-.

  274. I would have to give it to my son,but I might be tempted to keep it for me!!

    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

  277. I would give it to my daughter and her best friend to have fun with.
    .-= Tammy´s last blog ..Nature’s Path Granola Bar Giveaway =-.

  278. I would give it too my daughter carly she loves builds a bear she has a pink bear from their thanks for the chance to win

  296. I’d give the card to my little boy so he can pick out a new plush buddy. 🙂 tylerpants{at}gmail.com