Adopt-A-Monster!

Posted by mandarific on Nov 16, 2009 in Featured Artists

As an avid fan of all things plush and cute, when I came across Chelsea’s “adoptable” monsters, it was love at first sight. With their distinctive features and bug-eyed creature stares, what’s not to love?

All of her monsters are hand sewn and stuffed with a whole lot of love and personality – eachone is terrifically unique and the collection comes in a variety of shapes and sizes – from your standard yeti to curious creatures called “monstroctopuses,” they seem like cartoon characters come to life. She even brings her not-so-scary beasties to other mediums with adorable earrings, big-toothed scarves, and other impressive creations. Chelsea will be attending her first craft show in New Hampshire on the 21st, so check out her DeviantArt page if you’re interested in seeing these cuddly cuties in person.
Looking for more of these guys? Check out her projects on DeviantArt or get an early start on your stocking stuffing at her Etsy store, Love and a Sandwich. If you’re looking for a bargain, you can also check out her discount plush shop at Lump and a Sandwich, where you can find her adorable buck-toothed “Lump” monsters for just $5.

Tags: craftster finds, plushies, sewing, toys

Call of the Small’s Tiny World

Posted by mandarific on Nov 4, 2009 in Featured Artists

One of my best friends, Miss Moose, is an avid dollhouse enthusiast – she’s made several houses and when she began her current project approached me to help her browse through ideas online. This is how we found Call of the Small – in a world where most dollhouse projects include dated wallpaper and couches that look like the ones found in your Great Grandmother’s livingroom, these tiny homes feature ultra modern decor and rooms that we wish we lived in.

One favorite of mine is her Kaleidescope House – colorfully assembled with pre-bought dollhouse furniture and a few things re-purposed for tiny living, these scenes make it easy to forget that the entire thing is to scale!