Meet a Character • Get Inspired •

Meet a Character • Get Inspired •

In a vibrant city filled with towering skyscrapers and bustling streets, lived a spirited dog named Helix.

Helix stood out of a crowd with her black and white spots and the red heart adorning her left eye. It was a symbol of her spirit being vibrant, unique and full of love. She became a confidant to others who felt like an outsider and listened to their dreams and fears and offered companionship in silence. Helix became a force of hope in a busy world, that happiness could be found in simple moments.

HELIX

Close-up of a Dalmatian stuffed animal with black spots, large black eyes, and a red spot near the eye, sitting indoors near a window.

In the heart of a sunlit savanna, where the acacia trees swayed gently in the breeze, lived a gentle elephant named Willow. 

Willow was not just any elephant; she was a beautiful, dark gray creature with big floppy ears.  Her soft skin invited curious animals to nuzzle against her, and she was known as the cuddliest companion in the entire animal kingdom.

WILLOW

A plush gray stuffed animal resembling a cartoon dog with floppy ears and large round paws, sitting on a black surface with a window in the background.

One breezy afternoon, Rosie the pink monkey, spotted a bright red balloon floating high in the sky. Below it, a small child was jumping and waving frantically. “My balloon!” they cried. Rosie, with her heart on her sleeve and courage in her soul, knew she had to help.

She swung from tree branches and climbed rooftops, inching closer to the balloon. Finally, with one big leap, Rosie caught the string! She floated down gracefully and handed it back to the grateful child. “Here you go,” she said with a smile. The child hugged Rosie tightly. “You’re the best,” they said. Rosie beamed. It felt amazing to make a new friend.

ROSIE

Sock monkey plush toy with red body, beige face, embroidered smile, black eyes, red heart on arm, wearing a red and beige hat, sitting on a car steering wheel with window blinds in the background.
A simple illustration of a red balloon with a navy blue string tied in a bow.

In a cozy little town, there lived a white teddy bear named Heartfelt. With sparkling eyes and delightful pink hearts adorning his tiny feet and nose, he wasn’t just an ordinary toy. Heartfelt was a bearer of love and joy.

When you cuddle Heartfelt you can feel his special magic whispering soft words of encouragement. He inspires his friends to embrace their dreams “Be brave, be kind, and spread joy wherever you go”.

HEARTFELT

White teddy bear with a pink heart-shaped nose, wearing a pink and white ribbon with messages of love, sitting on a gray surface near a window.

Behind the Scenes – The Process

ACQUIRE

Icon of an open box with an arrow pointing downward into it.

Source Companions

CLEAN

Cloud with water waves under it, indicating weather or rain.

Sanitize
&
Mending

⬇

STORYBOARD

Open book with sparkles and lines indicating magic or knowledge.

Recruit Story Tellers

Create Stories

DISTIBRUTE

Icon of a hand holding a phone

Shelters

Churches

Schools

Foster Programs

Police & Fire Departments

Our Detailed Cleaning Process

Re:stories takes a multi-step approach in cleaning our plushies.  

SPRAY

A spray bottle releasing spray next to a brick wall

Each plushie gets sprayed with vinegar and water. (1:1 ratio)

Placed on a drying rack to air dry / sunlight.

STEAM

STEAM Cloud with water waves under it, indicating weather or rain.

Steam clean up to 275 degrees.

Each plushie gets a steam bath all over.

Return to the drying rack to air dry / sunlight.

WASH/DRY

Hands washing or rinsing a container or basin

Handwash in scent free detergent and laundry sanitizer.

Drying
(Multi-steps)

Dryer
(Mesh Bag)

Bonnet Hair Dryer

Blow Dryer

Air dry/ Sunlight

BRUSH

Icon of a hand holding a phone

Style using

  • •Vent Air-Brush

  • •Boar Bristle

  • •Soft Bristle

Polish eyes 

Make minor repairs.