Project Idea: Make Your Own Furry Monsters

While poking around on deviantART recently, I came across the cutest little monster plushies by the very talented artist Chelsea Bloxsom . Chelsea has developed a toy line of whimsical plushie monsters that feature wild manes and adorable fangs.  This photo is from Chelsea's monster babies line which features bright colored long piled faux fur and felt mouths. Being that it's October, and the perfect time for monster making, ( I created a monster!!!) I thought Chelsea's monsters would be a wonderful inspiration for your young mad scientists and crafty critters.

If you would like to develop a sewing and plushie workshop for your teens, and create furry monsters like Chelsea's monster babies,  check out the links below for materials, instructions, and further reading on plushie making. To purchase one of Chelsea's super cute monsters visit her Etsy store.

Materials:
Faux Fur: can be purchased online from Distinctive Fabric.
Craft felt: available at most craft stores
Fluffy white poly-fil
Sewing needles
Scissors
Thread
Tacky glue

Plushie making tutorials and monstrous inspiration:
Fantastic furry monster plush tutorial from craftblog
Instructibles tutorial by chirp-o-tron
Chelsea Bloxsom's DeviantArt gallery
To purchase your own little monster, check out Chelsea's Etsy store

Great books on plushie making:
Invasion of the Plush Monsters!: Wickedly Weird Creatures You Just Gotta Sew
Softies: Simple Instructions for 25 Plush Pals
Plush-o-Rama: Curious Creatures for Immature Adults
Aranzi Aronzo Cute Dolls
Plush You!: Lovable Misfit Toys to Sew and Stuff