I purchased Flat Stanley from an elderly lady's stall in a flea market. He strangely lacked any stuffing, and was looking a bit deflated so the lady had called him Flat Stanley. He had a solemn look but a twinkle in his eye...so I took him home.
After closer observation, Flat Stanley was diagnosed with a severe case of stuffingitis {where the foam inside had dissolved into a gritty sand like substance}. A few small incisions were made, and the offending substance removed.
After a long soak a in very hot bath, and a vigorous internal jet wash up the y'know what, he was ready for a bit of grooming.
after a blow dry and brush, his hair was looking almost lustrous.
He was soon ready for his final stage...a good stuffing.
and a cerise tie...
He is now called 'Stanley'
The End
I bet Stanley is much happier with he new look...and his new tie! xxx
ReplyDeleteLove the name Flat Stanley, but he does look like a gentleman-bear after your tender loving care.
ReplyDeletexoxox
Stanley brushed up beautifully! What a handsome bear.
ReplyDeleteStanley scrubs up well doesn't he!
ReplyDeleteI'm certain that Stanley is very grateful for your loving care - he's a VERY handsome bear now :o))
ReplyDeleteI love your blog, and your story made me smile...Thank you.
ReplyDeleteAw, a happy ending for Stan, and what a mighty dandy bear he is too :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely story with a very happy ending. I'm so happy that Stanley found you and got a good home, not to mention proper stuffing. :)
ReplyDeleteStanley is looking mighty fine now. What a nice wee story, like a grown up story book. Jx
ReplyDeleteLove him and his story!!
ReplyDeleteHe's lovely! You did a good job on him. Will you keep him for your baby?
ReplyDeleteI rescued a bear once - he'd been run over. I walked past him but I had to go back - I just kept thinking "somebody loved you once"... He's my son's favourite teddy now. I'm sure that Stanley will be loved very much by your little one when he/she arrives. xxshellxx
ReplyDeleteOk, now that is just sooo inspiring!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, amazing transformation! Thanks for showing what a little vision and elbow grease can accomplish. Is he being kept in trust for the soon-to-arrive little one?
ReplyDeleteoh. my. goodness. this is so adorably clever and perfect!
ReplyDeletewonderful charming one! :)
ReplyDeletehurray! you saved him. happiest thing I've read all day.
ReplyDeleteooh, maybe flat is his middle name now? stanley flat bear, SFB. has a ring to it methinks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a very dapper chap he is now. I love a happy ending.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing extreme makeover.Stanley looks very dapper now and will love you forever for restoring his good looks. This tale would make a really great storybook for your little one in the making.
ReplyDeleteAnne x
Love Stanley's story, you are a very talented lady.
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome chap you have made Stanley look. He looks ready to receive a lot of loving x
ReplyDeleteSuper sweet! He does look very handsome now :) ready for some loving from the wee wriggler?
ReplyDeleteSera
What a cutie!
ReplyDeleteLove that Stanley! Amazing what a dose of tlc can do. Oh, and congrats for being named as one of Homes and Antiques 50 Best Blogs.
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome bear he is now! I love his little tie.
ReplyDeleteOh lucky old stanley to have you for a mummy,hes looking very handsome in his tie,xxx
ReplyDeletewhat a transformation! stanley looks really good now. :D
ReplyDeleteSweet. And he doesn't look anything like the "real" Flat Stanley whose bed fell on him and flattened him & had to live as a flat boy. ;)
ReplyDeletei'm in love.
ReplyDeleteLucky Stanley and I bet now what he's waiting for is a little pal to play with!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteThere is indeed hope for us all, sometimes all you need is to get a second chance, be noticed and cared for.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Lilli
very sweet!
ReplyDeleteDear Fat Fluffy Stanley.
ReplyDeleteMy Son Charlie reads Flat Stanley books.. that old lady must have read them too. He certainly looks a lot healthier after his wash and blow dry... very soft and cuddly x
ReplyDeleteyou certainly have a real talent for story telling, charming!
ReplyDeleteAaaw! What a sweet story and a happy ending. Much love to Stanley.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice relaxing bath he had.
ReplyDeleteHa ha, I loved your telling of this story :) and he looks a lot more chipper now! xx
ReplyDeleteI love the photo of flat stanley relaxing in the bath, he looks very happy in his new home.
ReplyDeleteHaha this post is brilliant. Made my morning. Stanley is quite a lucky fellow.
ReplyDeleteOK now I officially love you.
ReplyDeleteThat is brilliant.
ReplyDeleteHe is adorable! I almost wished he had stayed just a little bit flat! :D
ReplyDeleteLove!!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a cute post. How lovely to give him new life!! he looks great!! you've made me want to go out a rescue all the teddies!!! xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing what a soapy enema will do for ya
ReplyDeleteThis is the most darling post.
ReplyDeleteThe photo of Stanley having a soak, and your text - precious!
That's such a nice life saving story! Give Stanley a kiss and I hope that he will be loved very much by your little one.
ReplyDeleteKristina
honestly, he is one cute stanley, he had it in his eyes, well done.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet. I collect bears; especially bears that "read" or have books with them. Have you ever read the children's story "Flat Stanley". He's a character that gets mailed. It's a great project to do. Mail him around the round. He recently came to our library in Macclenny, Florida (USA) from Tallahassee, Florida - our capitol. He came in a paper vintage corvette and he obtained a library card. We took pictures and sent him around our town and county and then mailed him on his merry way. I love your blog.
ReplyDeleteDiane
The Library Lady
Macclenny, Florida (USA)
Looking at the merci shop images on line. There is a picture of man near the hunging cups, is this Nao or a look alike. Looks a great shop.
ReplyDeleteI hope there are more tales from Stanley yet to come!
ReplyDeleteAwww, how cute is that bath picture!
ReplyDeletethat is so adorable. stanley sure has scored himself a wonderful new home x thanks for the smiles that came while reading this sweet story.
ReplyDeletesuch a cute post!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute- literally made my day!
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE the photo of him in the hot bath. So cute. I am curious what his fur is made of that he responded so well to the washing and brushing and general pampering? What a beautiful thing it is to see something, someone, anything(!) given a new lease on life. Something old, unloved or tatty, renewed, transformed and given a new chance.
ReplyDeletethis is awesome, stanley is a right dudeio
ReplyDeleteThis is the sweetest thing I've ever seen, awwwwww my heart has melted!
ReplyDeletewe love how you have rescued flat stanely X
ReplyDeleteThis is the most darling true life story! Here is a *kiss for Stanley ~!~
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