Cool Critters

 Meet the Cool Critters. They can be plush monsters, extraterrestrial softies, unsettling couch companions, pet sacrifices, or best friends. They are 100% hand made in Ypsilanti, Michigan and are all one-of-a-kind!

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I’ll be honest, I don’t get as much satisfaction from making humans as I do critters, but this dad bod might be an exception. I think I posted a clothed version of him a while back but this tasteful nude somehow just emerged and I feel obligated to share it. 😆 🧔🏻🏌🏽‍♂️👴🏻🎳 I’m also pretty confident he looks like someone you probably know! Feel free to tag that dad here!! 🤣 #dadbod #noshirtnoproblem #westvirginia #balddaddy #beard #dadbodsquad #dadbods #beerbelly #lol #noshirt #dadbody #sugardating #😂 #ooakdoll #shirtlessmen #nevernude (at West Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTZ-MdJrPQQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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The goblins have arrived and they all have wicked underbites and menacing bloodshot eyes! Some are even bats! 🦇🌙👻⛓ Every single one of these is up for grabs! #underbite #goblin #spookyart #halloweeneveryday #ilovehalloween #bloodshoteyes #creepycute #monsterart #spookyseason #characterart (at Cleveland, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTZj9l0rK82/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I can’t believe I’m actually typing this… I have shows coming up!!! 🎪 The September shows are all outdoors and I’m pretty pumped about every single one of them! I’d love to see your masked or vaccinated face at one of them!! 🥳😷🤩 9.11 Waterloo Arts Fest (OH) 9.18 @frankenfest Detroit (MI) 9.24-26 @diystreetfair (MI) 👻 ~I’ll take a break in October to focus on making holiday inventory~ 👻 12.3-5 @handmade_detroit (psst… applications are still open!) 12.11-12 @clebazaar (applied) #craftshowdisplay #craftshow #artist #fiberartist #toymaker #bestofcle #clevelandmagazine #rockhall #meettheartist #clevelandmaker #artshowcase (at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTXGOPwr19b/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I think I might be done! As a fiber artist going into @pictoplasma, I was, by far, looking forward to @yrurari’s workshop the most. We upcycled sweaters that were rejected from thrift stores because of hole and stains but I was able to easily cover up all the stains with wool roving. 🐑💘🐏🍟 side note: For the first time in 2-3 years I’m breaking ‘the grid’ by not posting an image with a white background in an attempt to simplify my life. I may start taking Etsy photos with nature backdrops instead as well because it’ll allow me to add more to my shop without the worry and stress of editing! #pictoplasma #upcycled #recycledfashion #upcycledfashion #felting #needlefelting #frenchfries #pommesfrites #intestines #littlefaces #workshop #berlin (at Pictoplasma) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTUhHX3rlxF/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Hey party people!! I’m back in town!!🥳✨ This cool and crazy critter is looking to move and shake! My @etsy shop is open 24/7 and there’s always free shipping on orders over $35! #vaxxedandreadytoparty (at Cleveland, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTQq-9PDq-3/?utm_medium=tumblr

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And just like that @pictoplasma is over 😭😭😭😭 It’s a combo of happy and sad tears because I will forever cherish my first experience here in Berlin… but I’m not quite ready to leave yet! It’s ok though because I’m pretty confident that this will be the first of many character conferences!! 👾#characterdesign #arttoy #pictoplasmaberlin #creatures #characterdesign #designertoy #nugget #newfriends #travel #europe #arttoyculture #charactermaker #🇩🇪 (at Berlin, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTLWV11DYOw/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Things I cherish: the color green, critters with underbites, neutrals, and goblins so it makes perfect sense that I’m pretty into this spooky little goblin nugget with bloodshot eyes. Has he had too much caffeine? Is he undead? Did he forget his Visine®️?! Towel? I’m not sure but I’d love to hear some other theories! 👁‍🗨🤢🤑🐛🦠⛓#underbite #goblin #spookyart #halloweeneveryday #ilovehalloween #bloodshoteyes #creepycute #monsterart #spookyseason #characterart (at Berlin, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTKp7dFjTKi/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Yesterday at @pictoplasma I had an opportunity to present my work to some of the attendees from all around the world and one of them commented how my eyes light up with joy when I talk about my projects and that made me feel pretty damn good. It also made the sacrifice to dedicate 1/4 of my carry-on to my costume 100% worth it. 😂🧳👽 It feels like this conference was made exclusively for me and I’m so happy right now!! #pictoplasma #berlinart #creature #characterdesign #costume #fiberartist #itme #characterart #embroiderywork #mycharacter #pictoplasma2021 #fiberart (at Silent Green) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTH4h4uLsiA/?utm_medium=tumblr

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This little lamb bear was feeling a bit matchy-matchy when it woke up so I just went with it! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 🧡👗🧡 I’m a big fan of this color combo so it probably won’t be the last one you see like this! Stay tuned! #creatire #handembroiderywork #plushtoy #artobject #morethanatoy #bigeyesart #fiberarts (at Berlin, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTFxVwUjXw3/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Critter on the Berlin wall! 🗣“Let watch, makes you faint, power of movement out of the skin” After what I pulled on April fools day, I heard a few people didn’t believe that I was really here so let’s start some rumors about how this was probably photoshopped. GO! 🙃 Enjoy! ✌️#stowaway #berlinwall #holiday #fiberartist #igartist #internationalart #berlingermany #berlinculture #travelbuddys (at Berlin Wall) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTA8kV1jk1i/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Yes it is possible to wear too much headgear but I’m not going to be the one to tell this critter that, are you?! 🙃💐🌸🌺🌻🌸🌼 #flowercrown #handmadetoy #wildflowercrown #festivalfashionstyle #plushtoy #handmadegifts #seamstress #fiberart (at Cleveland, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS4MRsRLKwV/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Good news! I have decided to keep my shop open next week while I’m at the @pictoplasma conference, however, I’ve deactivated some of the best sellers because my stock is lower than I’d like it to be. Fear not, I’ll bring them back when I return! In the meantime, this sloth is still looking for a home! #artdoll #thirdeye #3rdeyeart #folkart #designerplush #tribalpattern #madewithhands #maker #handembroidery #creature #characterdesign #designertoy #fashionforbankrobbers (at Cleveland, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS1i8UWraDM/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Throwback to 2015 when I was published in Stuffed Magazine for the first time ever!! I was so so so pumped to go to @joann_stores and pick up an issue as soon as it hit the floor! I look like such a little bb!! 🐣👶🏻📚 #crafting #joannfabric #artdoll #plushtoy #stuffiesofinstagram #plushdoll #designertoy #spacesquid #impublished #artist #itme (at JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSzk41AlFuZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Tonight the sloths will drop!!!!!!! (at Cleveland, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSsGbVel9xC/?utm_medium=tumblr

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It me! 😎🖤😷 After a few months of barely selling any masks, the orders are coming in left and right (back to school?) so I went ahead and brought some older mask listings out of retirement. You’ll find lots of spooky designs, nature, and of course, my favorite Joy Division mask. 🖤🤍🖤 #joydivision #unknownpleasures #factoryrecords #maskmaker #curlyhairfordays #meettheartist #itme #leatherjacketweather #joydivisionforever #wildhair #meetthemaker (at Tremont) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSmlg0SLcTX/?utm_medium=tumblr

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It’s almost time for sloth drop day!!!! 😈💞🖤🦥👾I’m making slow but steady progress and I’m thinking I’ll be able to release all 36 sloths I’m 2-4 days. I’ll definitely be posting about it so keep your 👀 peeled! #slothdrop #art #fiberart #designertoy #artdoll #softsculpture #fiberarts #thirdeye #eyeart #longarms #sloths #raisedbedgarden #softtoy #toymaker #clevelandartist (at Tremont) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSjgKw_ri0p/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Congratulations @soha_aries!! ⚡️❤️⚡️💙 You have won your very own David Bowie Cool Critter and I will be in touch shortly! Sadly some scam account is pretending to be me and DMing people with wack messages, trying to get their credit card info. Do not be fooled! I’m confident karma will get them in the end. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ #scamalert #winnerwinnerchickendinner #winner #davidbowie #art #rockstar #helpimbeingscammed #lightningbolt #bowieart #rockstarart (at Cleveland, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSiF1UZFSnE/?utm_medium=tumblr