I Love Puppets

I have decided to seek out a few really amazing puppet makers and show their work. I am a huge fan of Jim Henson's work. The Muppets have been one of my biggest influences. I metStacey Rebecca working on a music video shoot using puppets ... she was one of the puppeteers! She also makes amazing puppets. Here are a few + the music video with puppets by Noah Ginex.

Romawinkel

Romawinkel...I don't think I've ever seen anything like this. The illustrations remind me of the movie Wild Strawberries. Although the animals are exotic, I still feel like they belong in the French countryside. Particularly, I am interested in the baby bonnet...such an odd display. Anyhow, I like these strange plush very much. The hand painted watches are excellent!

I'm Back + Bee Cah's Toys!

I have been out of town for about three weeks on an amazing roadtrip!!! Now that I'm back I'm ready to start sewing again and do some more posts. I found these wonderful little dolls fromBee cah on Flickr that come all the way from Australia. They are like cute little crafty eskimo girls. I love all the prints used.

Joshua Ben Longo

Monster Skin Chair

WOW! My friend sent me this stuff by Joshua Ben Longo, who has an impressive body of plush work that spans nine years. His characters are highly imaginative and often hint at the grotesque. Josh has made so many great plush and its truly impressive because they are fantastically well made! The Monster Skin Chair rules! There were so many pictures to choose from, I had to put quite a few up. Its actually nice to see some plush that isn't so "cute". He calls the sum of his work Longoland, you can even buy a few of his items here. And no wonder his work is so good, I checked out his blog, and he has fabulous sketches he works from. I think the monsters from Longoland would probably skin and eat the Kinderfluff crew. 

Lou Lou & Oscar

Fish Boy!

Lou Lou & Oscar is a talented plush maker from England. She makes the superb Fish Boy! Fish boy is a wonderful creature. I love the stitch work, which creates interesting textures. She also seems to use an icey-aquatic color palette. For me, her work evokes a silent, otherworldly feel. I found these Star Wars inspired Fish Boy plush, SO cool!

My Plush Roller Skate!

I am so excited I finally finished my latest project, my plush roller skate! I love the final results, the skate even fits on my foot. People keep asking if it really works, sadly it does not. Anyhow, the felt would wear away in a minute if I skated on it!!! I love roller skates and have been casually looking for an awesome vintage pair that fits me. I am reminded of a rad scene in the Great Muppet Caper where Miss Piggy's purse is stolen and she borrows someone's retro roller skates to chase after the thief.... Its so good!!! 

Rad Pillows

I really love these pillows by Chicago artist Diffraction Fiber. 

Felt Video

DJ Klock- Theme

I found this felt video on the blog My Love for You is a Stampede of Horses. The video was done by artist Kenji Harata. I love when felt is layered, this is something I have been playing around with on my plush. The texture and thickness of felt creates a soft tactile image. Even when there is a pile of felt scraps, it makes a unique image. Kenji has made a wonderful video with eye-popping colors and shapes!

I'm Really Into This

Midnite Hill Party by Venacava

Time to Eat a Salad

I think I'm gonna eat a salad. Or a sandwich. Or something. I'm hungry. I'll eat a turkey.

Turkey with stuffing by Bugbites Playfood

Breakfast by Lisa J Honey

Veggie Salad by Bugnik Designs

Sack Lunch by Bugbites Playfood

Aurelie Mathigot

I just discovered the wonderful work of Aurelie Mathigot. Aurelie is a French artist, and I luckily discovered her while browsing through a French magazine at Borders this morning. He crochet work is skillful and beautiful. Aurelie masterfully makes plush crochet of everday items and food. She also creates crochet sheaths for bottles and balls.  Her work is very light and delicate, and reminds me of a warm place.  My favorite is the set of fast food items. I love the container the hamburger rests in!!! 

PLAID!!!!

I love plaid! I think its a great plaid day (even though I am wearing stripes). Here are some especially great ones I found on the net. 

Penguin and Fish's Unicorn No. 22

Marjji's Dover Cat

OdeliaLa's Hmm I Wonder Owl

Rabbits Moon Deacon

Every Eskimo's Two Headed Foundling

Plush of the Week 5/31/2009

I know I haven't been keeping up with my Plush of the Week, so I am REAlly going to try to from now on. This weeks is a self portrait plush from Me and My Sewing Machine. I think it is a fantastic doll. The detail is great, down to the clothes. I love the little boots!

What's up, Nannerpuss

Recently, or not so recently (I'm not sure) Denny's released a commercial for their Grand Slam Breakfast featuring the innovative Nannerpuss character. It looks like Denny's tried to portray a gay french banana that loves pancakes. Nannerpuss to me is pretty delightful, especially when the xylophone chimes and Nanner lifts up his peels in the commercial. It seems that the craft community has taken a grand liking to Nannerpuss. I have seen multiple items representing this cute little fellow. Thanks to Yummy Pancake, we have a great Nannerpuss plush.