Welcome to the wondrous world of Diana Schoenbrun's "Beasties," where mythic and imaginary creatures come alive from simple materials, such as scrap fabric and thread. From werewolves to zombies to yetis to unidentifiable yet adorable beasts, these projects allow crafters to push the limits of their imaginations to sew a menagerie of whimsical beings.
— “Author Diana Schoenbrun does a fantastic job of presenting an array of wonderful creatures to create,” proclaimed BookLegion. According to the reviewers, the monsters created based on the book “make great personalized gifts for others.”
— Jocelynn Brown of the Detroit News Handmade Crafts Blog loved that the book encouraged the resourceful use of fabric scraps, since the “more woven and textured scraps of fabric, the more interesting your creatures will look.” Her colleague Erik Henrickson loved the irreverent designs of the monsters, from the “soft and fluffy” Tomte to a “patriotic Werewolf” complete with “red, white and blue fur.”

This plush from Funko's DC Comics series wears a blue bat mask over his big black eyes, and wears Batman's iconic gray, black and blue suit.

This plush from Funko's DC Comics series has black hair and big black eyes, and wears Superman's iconic red and blue suit and cape.

This stylized Jimi Hendrix plush stands 7" tall. He wears a gold ruffled shirt, purple vest and red pants, and comes accessorized with an orange scarf and a classic guitar.

The diminutive queen of MTV's breakout series Jersey Shore gets the bobble head treatment, and naturally, she talks. This collectible Nicole "Snooki" wobbler stands approximately 6" tall and speaks a few trademark phrases.

This 10" plush potato is a cuddly version of the on-screen favorite. When hugged, he speaks more than ten different sayings from the movie trilogy. This toy requires three AA batteries, which are included.

This interactive pal plays "Mr. Potato Head Says", tells jokes as kids mix and match his seven removable pieces, and plays a game that challenges kids to get all the pieces in place in ten seconds flat. This silly tater also spins, shakes and pops out all his pieces.

This spooky 10" doll features rooted hair, an elaborate costume, and a vampire theme. Maggot has black hair worn in plaits dons a black and white sailor dress accessorized with white ruffled socks and black shoes.

This spooky 10" doll features rooted hair, an elaborate costume, and a vampire theme. Orchid has curly blonde pigtails wears a black and white dress accessorized with black ruffled socks and black shoes.

This spooky 10" doll features rooted hair, an elaborate costume, and a vampire theme. Sabbatha has bright red hair and eyes and wears a black and red dress accessorized with red socks and black mary-janes.

This charming rabbit measures 16" from ears to feet, is super soft, and features embroidered freckles & eyes, ladder-stitched hearts on his chest and feet, and the requisite bushy tail. Love Bunny also comes with a full-color eight-page comic book.

Designed by artist Rodney Alan Greenblat, designer of the cult video game "PaRappa the Rappa," Sweety Bancha is the best friend of PJ Berri. This 13" plush features shaggy fur, embroidered features, plastic buttons on his shoulders and hips, and a ribbon on his left foot that bears his name.

Designed by artist Rodney Alan Greenblat, designer of the cult video game "PaRappa the Rappa," PJ Berri is a moody nightclub DJ and the best friend of Sweety Bancha. This 13" plush features shaggy fur, embroidered features, plastic buttons on his shoulders and hips, and a ribbon on his left foot that bears his name.

This 12" Gloomy Bear is styled like a classic soft teddy bear and comes with wooden buttons on his arms and signature Gloomy Bear claws. His shoulders are jointed so he can be moved into multiple poses.

This Gloomy Bear resembles a classic teddy bear. He has super-soft fur, signature Gloomy Bear claws, and a ribbon tied around his neck.

This 9" talking plush is a re-creation of the beloved character from the "Star Wars" films. With a press of a button Yoda speaks movie quotes including, "When 900 years you reach, look as good you will not," and "Do, or do not. There is no try."

This 9" talking plush is a re-creation of the beloved character from the "Star Wars" films. With a press of a button kids can hear Chewbacca's trademark Wookie growl.

The Chat Pack contains 156 cards, each featuring a question meant to get people talking. This game is designed for dinner parties, family gatherings, car trips, and classroom activities.

This digital camera is attached to spy sunglasses. Users can take photos with the secret handheld remote, then download them to a computer. This product is designed to encourage imaginative and abstract thinking skills.

This kit includes a 7" pump and 20 balloons. Kids and teens can use the pump to fill the balloons, then let them go and watch them zoom high into the air.

This light-up silver disco ball is also an audio speaker. When an MP3 player or iPod is plugged in, the multicolored lights flash to the beat of the music. A line-in cable is included.
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This tranquil kinetic sculpture features "magic" jellyfish that bob and swim through a stylish mini-aquarium. The product includes multi-colored LED lighting, a "magic fish" bag, "magic fish" food, two plastic containers, a spoon, a siphon, a magnifer and instructions. It measures 9.7” x 7.3” x 2.5.”

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This kinetic sculpture features an underwater volcano. The product includes motion Beads, multi-colored LED lights, an A/C Pump and a power adapter. It measures 9.7" x 7.3" x 2.5."

Where to buy:
NORTH WEST

Unpack the I Grobot from its little red box, place its body on its legs, fill it with peat and seeds provided, water and watch it come alive. Its grass-head can be cut and will grow again just like a lawn. When the grass is finished growing, the 4" x 2.5" glazed ceramic novelty planter can be replanted or used as a container.

Kids can reenact their favorite scenes from the "Toy Story" trilogy with this cute potato figure. The playful spud sports a space outfit just like Buzz Lightyear's, from shoes to protective visor.