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The Gelatomin are back 4 a limited time!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 02:48:00 +0000

Introducing: Dandy! A Softie with a Flexible Stem!

noreply@blogger.com (Nean the Bean) — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 14:09:00 +0000

Bring a whimsical touch of spring ... and a sprightly splash of color ... to these cold, bleak winter days with this quick knitted/felted flower! Check out Mummble-jummble2 for the free pattern!

The first ever Chickenpants Customer Appreciation Day of Awesomeness is here!

noreply@blogger.com (Absolutely Small) — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 14:25:00 +0000

Today is that day! And what exactly does that mean?
WELL.
I really wanted to create a way to say thank you to everyone who has supported my shop this last year. But any one thing I thought of didn't seem like quite enough, so I combined them all. Here goes:

1. I have mailed handwritten thank you notes to everyone who purchased something from me in the past year.

2. I stopped making Chickenpants Babies a while ago. I released their pattern into the wild. Making them just got to be too much. However, I keep getting asked about them. "When are you going to make more?" The answer is
RIGHT NOW!

I have made a very limited batch of them, and some Puginpants and Piginpants and Bunnypants babies. They're all in the shop right this minute! Go go go!

3. I will be tucking a FREE, signed, limited edition Chickenpants mini print into all orders placed today over $30. It will be chosen at random.

4. And finally, the sale. 25% off almost everything in the shop, today only.

Thank you all for supporting my weird creative endeavors, through buying stuff, sharing stuff I post, commenting, etc etc. I truly appreciate all of it! You guys keep me going. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Claire

A plush giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Absolutely Small) — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:46:00 +0000

I'm giving away a Chickenpants plush art toy on my Instagram feed! I'm actually super nervous to do this, but here goes.
I will be giving Luann Chickenpants away to one winner, picked at random.

To win her, just
1. Repost this photo on Instagram*
2. Tag said photo #chickenpants
3. And follow me on Instagram, @chickenpants

That's it! I'll pick a winner next Wednesday, the 4th. (Feel free to tag anyone you think might be into this, too. I didn't want to make that a requirement, but I sure would appreciate it!)

And here is Luann's story. (Every Chickenpants has a little backstory.)
Luann Chickenpants - CP. No. 608
Luann Chickenpants is a thrifter extraordinaire. She takes great pride that nothing that she owns has been bought at retail cost. She has an eye for great finds and a beak for bargains.

If you'd like to see more chickeny goodness, you can check out the Chickenpants blog!

*There's a copy of this photo on my instagram feed, naturally, to make this easier for you!

Octopus toy sewing pattern

noreply@blogger.com (DIY Fluffies) — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 07:31:00 +0000

My son loves octopus, so I just had to create a octopus plush!

I turned into a pattern, so anyone can make one.

It is available here:

- toy sewing patterns on www.mariskavos.nl
- Stuffed animals patterns ETSY
- plush toy patterns on DAWANDA

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 18:22:00 +0000

BRAND NEW WEEGLINS ALERT!!!

Hot off their Autumn 2014 appearance in the latest issuer of STUFFED MAGZINE!

ONLY @ PLUSHPLEX!

Introducing the BMO plush hand sewing pattern!

noreply@blogger.com (Absolutely Small) — Tue, 13 May 2014 15:52:00 +0000

I am so thrilled to be able to share with you the latest pattern I made. Thrilled because of the way it turned out (awesome) and thrilled because oh my gosh it's finally done and wow was it a lot of work.
Ahem: Introducing BMO (or Beemo, if you prefer), the hand sewing pattern:

This pattern is frankly HUGE. It clocks in at 16 total pages. BMO however, is quite tiny- just 3.5" tall.

Look, he fits right in your hand!

This pattern includes detailed step by step instructions with lots (seriously, LOTS) of photos, a supply guide, and, for the first time ever, a bonus Stitch Guide. An illustrated little extra that shows you how to do all the stitches mentioned in the pattern. Yay!

This pattern is 100% for hand sewing. I'm not going to lie to you, it's a lot of hand sewing. However, this makes it a perfect project to work on while watching, oh, I don't know, an Adventure Time marathon or something. Plus, you will feel like a sewing rock star once you finish one of these little dudes.

If you'd like a copy of your very own, come on over to the shop. BMO is waiting for you!

noreply@blogger.com (BoRo) — Sun, 04 May 2014 14:08:00 +0000

A wild craft appears!
This is one of my new projects. I wanted a little get-a-away from plush making so I decided to dive into the world of cross stitch. This is my first one, I created it for my husband. He is an aspiring tattoo artist and has stay true tattooed on his hands so I thought it fitting. It was a frustrating and time consuming project, but I do enjoy the final product. My next ones will be a bit more in the style of subversive Xstitch or have geeky quotes in them. I have a whole list of fun ones I want to do.

Have no fear, I'll still be making new plush. This was just my little break from it.

Spring is coming, when thoughts turn to Jellyfish and Milkshakes!

noreply@blogger.com (erinn) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 13:23:00 +0000

Strawberry Jelly and his pal Milkshake are off to a new home today.. good luck guys!

xoxoxo

Calliecalliejumpjump!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 23 Nov 2013 17:28:00 +0000

A new Holiday Tradition: Christmas Patrol Goblins

Meet Santa's Other Helpers, Santa's real eyes and ears, who hang out in your house all year and write down all your children's misdeeds and report back to Santa. These cute Goblins are about 13 inches tall, handmade from cruelty-free poly-felt. Their little tunics, hooded cloaks, and fleece tights as well as pointy green elf slippers are all handmade and removable. Every C.P.G. (Christmas Patrol Goblin) comes with a little hand stained wooden chest to keep their naughty list. These guys are small enough to go everywhere with you and your family so they can keep a watch over the little ones. Each Goblin comes with a copy of My Santa's other Helpers poem that shares their back story, along with a scroll to write down misdeeds and a little convenient secret "jingle bell" key chain for parents. These Goblins have the ability to become "invisible" but kids can sometimes hear their bells jingling when they are misbehaving in grocery stores.....the car...restaurants....

Do you know of any kids who need a Christmas Patrol Goblin in their life????

Visit us @ Plushplex

Henry Fabien "The Architect Of Strange Impossible Things"

noreply@blogger.com (Little Fabien) — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 13:05:00 +0000

Once upon a time, there was a poor architect called Henry. He was the architect of strange impossible things

His works were pretty amazing, everybody were admiring his designs because of the projects were colorfull, ethusiastic, modern, inspired, full of imagination... still, he was a poor architect. He was designing those beatiful houses but noone could ever live in them, because the houses were drawn upside down, means the people had to walk in the air to get in their houses. And he was drawing shoping malls but there was no space to put actuall stores in it, Henry was filled with the trees everywhere, he thought this is better. And his last project was a school but this time he didn't add the stairs, stairs always made me feel me blue he said, so here was a huge building with plenty of classrooms but no stairs.

Once upon a time, there was a poor and odd architect called Henry. He was the architect of strange impossible things.

Available on etsy !!!

Halloween Plushies

noreply@blogger.com (BANANAnutHEAD) — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 00:04:00 +0000

It's almost fall! Has anyone else started making monsters for the

Halloween season yet?

shop BANANAnutHEAD

Grey Gardens Doll

noreply@blogger.com (INTIMIDNATION) — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 14:17:00 +0000

My handmade plush doll, "Little Edie" is up for bid! This piece was part of UglyCon at Giant Robot 2 Gallery last month.

If you're interested in bidding, visit:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Little-Edie-from-Grey-Gardens-Handmade-Plush-Doll-/251308954463?pt=TV_Movie_Character_Toys_US&hash=item3a832e535f

inTIMIDnation on Facebook

PLUSH GIVEAWAY!

noreply@blogger.com (BoRo) — Sat, 06 Jul 2013 16:29:00 +0000

That’s right I’m giving away one of my Baneling Inspired plushies to one lucky winner!

I also have some Baneling Inspired plush and other goodies up for sale on my Etsy!! https://www.etsy.com/shop/BoRoShan

How to enter the Giveaway

There are two ways to enter. Entering both ways gets your name in the “hat” two times!

Go to my Facebook page <—Click here and find the Baneling Inspired plush Giveaway post. LIKE and SHARE the post to get your name in the drawing. Please like my facebook page if you want updates on available plush and future giveaways.
Follow me on twitter. twitter.com/BoRoOfficial <—-Click here

RULES:

Giveaway goes from 7/6/2013 and ends 8/3/2013. A name will be drawn at random on the 3rd and the winner will be contacted by 8/5/2013. I will post the winners name on my facebook page as well.
If you are contacted as the winner, I will require your address to ship out your plush. Your information will not be used for anything other than shipping the item. You must also respond within 2 weeks of being contacted. Otherwise I will draw another name.

Pug Plushie Pattern

noreply@blogger.com (Absolutely Small) — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:28:00 +0000

I made this plushie pattern a little while ago, but I just realized that I never posted it here! Anyway, here is my pug plush toy pattern:

He's available as an instant download, if you're into that sort of thing.

Sewing and Gluing

noreply@blogger.com (BoRo) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:15:00 +0000

Made a smaller version of my Grumpy cat plush and some fabric flower hair clips.

Flowers made from various satins/silks mounted on alligator clips

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BoRoShan

Courage Lion Plushie Pattern

noreply@blogger.com (Absolutely Small) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:20:00 +0000

I finally got this guy finished! I've been working on and off (mostly off) on this pattern for, oh, like a year. And here he is, my little lion:

He's available as a instant download pattern, if you're into making your own.
Thanks for reading!

Summertime at plushplex!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:29:00 +0000

Its summertime at plushplex! In preparation for all the brand-new plushies that will be rolling out this season, were are offering a 20% DISCOUNT on ALL $25+ ORDERS in the shop (INCLUDING CUSTOMS) this weekend only! With every initial purchase will come a second coupon good for free shipping on your next order!

Coupon code: MAYFLOWERS

PASS IT ON!

little fabien handmade dolls: cute ever after!

noreply@blogger.com (Little Fabien) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:57:00 +0000

When Tugce was 5, her mother gifted a kitten to her. Tugce named the cat ''Yosi'' because of it's eyes were moss-like. They were having great time together playing games all the time. Even one day Tugce took Yosi to her kindergarten, but you know what, Yosi the ''curious'' just disappeared when it tours around. Tugce felt so sad and started to crying, what a cry! She cried her eyes out. Noboady managed to cease her tears. And then the day become evening. Tugce took the road to her school bus while she was holding a handkerchief with one hand because of she has snuffles and the other hand full with the pages of the coloring book has given as a homework. At that very moment ''the boy playing in sandpit'' showed up and said:

here is the link for more !

I just had to make it

noreply@blogger.com (BoRo) — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:11:00 +0000

More pics on my website www.boroofficial.com

Valentines day Plush Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (BoRo) — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 03:04:00 +0000

This month’s giveaway is a little hand sewn plush bird just in time for valentines day! This little sweetie is about 3 inches long (7.5 cm) and made of felt. If you win, it will be at your door by Valentines day. (If it’s being shipped within the US)
All YOU have to do is email me at Boro[at]boroofficial[dot]com with Valentines giveaway in the subject line. I will then put your email address in a hat and pull a random one out and that will be the winner. (I will not use your email for mass emails or anything like that, unless you specifically state you want to know when I post more items.)
This Giveaway goes from Jan 12th 2013 to Feb 4th 2013. I will draw 1 name on the 5th and email the winner.

Valentine Heart Box for your Sweetheart!

noreply@blogger.com (Nean the Bean) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:50:00 +0000

Here's a fun, knitted/felted heart box ... just perfect for hiding a special surprise this Valentine's Day! For more information, check out Mummble-Jummble2! I hope you like it!

Happy Holidays!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 19:06:00 +0000

Ferdinand the Pink Bear, Sherman the Blue Bear and myself myself are wishing you amazing holidays and a wonderful new year! Jenny Smith Plush Artist 2012

new doudoupop poulpy golgoth

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:33:00 +0000

new poulpy golgoth
available on doudoupop.com

More nerdy-ness. StarCraft 2 Zealot plush

noreply@blogger.com (BoRo) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:08:00 +0000

Made this little guy over the weekend. He is based off a Zealot character in StarCraft 2. He is about 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall and is made of fleece, felt, yard, and beads. My favorite part is his little toes. I included the concept sketch as well. I don't normally do bi-peddle plush, but this turned out better than I though it would. Larger images on my site. www.boroofficial.com.