Lemonhead Candy Monster

I'm sure you have heard by now about the Plush Team group show at the Hot Pop Boutique & Gallery in Milwaukee coming up so I will spare you all the details! I just thought I would share one of my contributions from my Boom! Plush! shop. The Lemonheads Candy Monster!

Brody the Surfer Monster

New summer plush, Brody the surfer monster. This plush will be making an appearance in the upcoming art show Summertime Fun Time. RSVP to the show here or see more of my stuff here.

Odd Dotty

I have something to share! I make teddy bears, it's a very peaceful occupation. One that keeps me slightly sane.
A little about me and my therapy... er... ahem I mean one of my teddy bears.

His name is Ol' Plain and Brownish, because he is.

But don't let the fur fool you, this little guy is deep and thoughtful. Plain and Brownish he may be... but inside beats a poet heart. He feels deeply and applies his beautiful spirit to the wounds of the sad world, he is after all a teddy bear. It is his calling. He is about 8 inches tall, (half of this is his Ol' head!) I hand dyed the mohair, and the soft cashmere wool I used on his arms and legs.

I love creating teddy bears.

Bears in Boots from the new Whimsimals Line

Meet Pansy Bear in Boots and Bobby Bear in Boots, both little darlings from my new Whimsimals line of plush that is making its way here from the Whimsy Patch. (In the future you can expect to see Mod Mice, Bunnies in Golashes, among others!)

The Whimsimals come to us from Whimsing Hill. Until now, I was not aware that the Whimsy Patch boasted of such a region, a land filled with chubby little animals who dress like, behave like, and live like Whimsy Chaps and Whimsy Dollies but are actually neither. The Bears in Boots are the first species I happened upon and they are a lively bunch. They kind of remind me of hobbits with all their love for dancing, eating and drinking, with their little homes built into the Whimsing Hillside, and their love for great craftmanship. You cannot find homes in the Whimsy Patch that can even compare when it comes to the woodwork and detail involved in making their homes. Just remember to duck your head upon entry or you might just wind up with a bumpknot! Oh, and don't forget to try their ice cold Whimsy apple cider. So refreshing!

Pansy would like for you to know that aside from dancing, eating and drinking she absolutely loves to write poetry and illustrate Whimsy books.

Bobby says if you come to visit he would love to perform some magic tricks for you. He is a wonderful magician! On his not-in-the-mood-for-magic-tricks-days, he's a bit of a homebody and he likes to snuggle up with a good book and a cup of tea.

Keep your eyes open for more Whimsimals sure to arrive any day at www.thewhimsypatch.com!

My Little Teratoma

Here it is, I've been wanting my very own veined, bumpy, hairy, drooling, one eyed winking teratoma for a long time. I think he's cute but my man thinks it's icky and gross. Guess I like things icky. ;)

ps: ooh yeah, I opened an etsy account: dredoll.etsy.com

Braveheart Monkey

Hello! Just wanted to share my latest Superstar Sock Monkey: Mel Gibbonson as William Wallace in Braveheart. I have been hiding him away as he was a custom order for Valentine's Day but now the secret is out, so here he is. I had a fantastic time researching and making him - I hope you like him!


Braveheart monkey is the latest in my series of 'Superstar' Sock Monkeys based on characters from TV and film.

Sian x

polar bears

polar bear in the sea, originally uploaded by lalootka.

Last year it was Knut - the most famous polar bear in the western world. This year another Berlin zoo cub has a chance to become an icon of environmental foundations and organizations. I wonder what the name it will have. This polar bear of mine was made in April 2007, and his name was Tony. I'm planning to make some more of them soon.
But what I'm interested the most righ now are: how long will it take me to have another camera to pop my NEWEST toys? Is it better to remain OOAK toy maker or make a mass production? Propably all of us have similiar problems to consider.
Have a nice day!

Hi, my name is Michelle!

Hi, I'm Michelle! I'm a Boston artist/crafter designing desserts, soft sculptures, and generally cute things. I picked up my very first crochet hook during my last year of Art school, and I've been addicted to amigurumi ever since. I'm always cooking up new ideas for rediculously adorable softies & new cupcakes.

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