Obsessive knitter Wendy Gross (aka "All Knit Up) is behind these offbeat, super soft felted wool Little Monsters. The juxtaposition of soft colors, spindly limbs, big soft eyes that are set askew, and the decided lack of other facial features join forces to make her cuddly handmade friends anything but scary.
Where In The Hive: bookmark/76042Heidi Kenney of My Paper Crane creatively breathes life into the most mundane of everyday household objects and edible treats, from toilet paper rolls to cauliflower to jelly donuts. Her extremely popular handmade plush pals have felt peepers and shy, sweet expressions that virtually no human of any age or gender can resist.
Where In The Hive: bookmark/12899UK-based Fanja of Le Train Fantôme works her magic to create a collection of one-of-a-kind handmade dollies and animals, from bits and pieces of vintage and new fabrics. What makes her stuffed creations fresh and fun? Their simplistic, graphic, blocky quality and Fanja's carefully selected contrasting color schemes.
Where In The Hive: bookmark/85854Little Red Pear of Adelaide, South Australia dashes together generous amounts riotously colorful printed fabrics and trims along with her boundless creativity, and in the process, she creates a menagerie of happy-making plush pets. All of her fun friends are custom-made, and thus completely and deliciously unique.
Where In The Hive: bookmark/78910Illustrator and artiste Mia Hansen of Vancouver, BC puts her skills to good use in the creation of her Wall Dolls, a tiny collection of diminutive hand-screen printed linen dolls with names like Ari Cat, Numi Girl, and Love Bird. Lean them a group against a wall for maximum effect, or simply give one your love and attention.
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