I made my first softies. A few years ago my sister had made me and Aurora some seriously cool monsters, and I'd been wanting to try it ever since. So for her monster party I made each child a small one as a favor that I put in the little monster tins.
Each monster is about 7-8" tall. I made four different designs, but they're each unique with different fabrics etc. I made them entirely out of fabric that I already had on hand.
This was an ambitious project but fun. These are most of them (there were a dozen total).
The purple one in the center is the one Aurora claimed for herself. It's my favorite design with the little ogre ears. I feel like he should be sitting on my shoulder all the time keeping me company.
I already have a few requests from my family for more, so I suspect there might be a few christmas monsters to be made.
JT
You're little monsters are awesome! I think my favorite is the blue striped one with the 3 way snaggletooth! :)
Posted by: Dawn | September 16, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Seriously cute. I don't care what your husband says about too many posts on one topic, I want to see every detail of that awesome party!
Posted by: Doris at Threads of Conversation | September 16, 2008 at 01:50 PM
I personally would have opted for the aqua guy in the middle left. He rocks!
Posted by: Amy | September 16, 2008 at 02:56 PM
I'm in love with the striped one. I have GOT to try my hand at making a softie!
Posted by: Lisa | September 16, 2008 at 03:42 PM
These are fabulous monster softies! I love the one-eyed ogre eared one in the middle too. But they're all so cute and cuddly. I bet they were fun to make.
Posted by: Terriaw | September 16, 2008 at 08:38 PM
How do I get invited to one of your parties? These are really cute; I like #2 & #6 with the crazy teeth.
Yes, I want to see details of this party too!
Posted by: Anne | September 17, 2008 at 12:21 AM
Love those little monsters! What a wonderful favor, and how cute were they in their little monster tins! I'm dying. You need to start selling those little guys! I want to buy one, or two...
Posted by: Annette | September 17, 2008 at 03:37 AM
I can't really handle how cute these are! My favorite one is the cream and blue striped with horns. I love the little teeth sticking out. You have outdone yourself!
Posted by: amylouwho | September 17, 2008 at 07:02 AM
Wow! That is a lot of monsters. I'd like to come to one of the parties you plan...that is the best 'goody bag' ever!
Posted by: Carrie G | September 17, 2008 at 09:49 AM
Jessie! These are adorable :) I may have to try a few! Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Amy @ parkcitygirl | September 17, 2008 at 11:31 AM
I love the chenille guy with three eyes! We could all use another eye! All of the monsters are adorable, Jessica.
Posted by: Anne | September 17, 2008 at 01:54 PM
I love them, and what a great way to get rid of scraps.
Posted by: Blakely | September 17, 2008 at 03:42 PM
These are so cute! And something good to make for boys, which I always have a hard time with. All my friends keep having boys!!
Posted by: Amy | September 17, 2008 at 06:16 PM
wow! i LOVE those! those would be a great tutorial too. . .ahem. . .
Posted by: liz | September 17, 2008 at 06:26 PM
Ok, so those are the cutest! I thought you could not top the invites and the lunch pails...but you did it! I am so jelous!
Posted by: Stacey | September 17, 2008 at 06:55 PM
I'll bet you are going to be the favorite birthday mom! Your monsters are seriously too cute. I see one way in the back - little red flower print (I think) on black and one antenna sticking up - that would be my favorite, I'm sure. :-)
Posted by: sandi | September 17, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Those are incredibly cute! My kids would love them!
Posted by: Mary Smith | September 18, 2008 at 01:04 AM
I just love those monsters. You have a great imagination.Enjoying your blog.
Posted by: brenda | September 18, 2008 at 12:04 PM
So cute! It's so wonderful that you made home made stuffies for all the party go-ers! What a treat for them! The stripey one is also my fav. I am going to try my hand at making stuffies for Christmas gifts I think.
Posted by: Michelle | September 18, 2008 at 04:18 PM
I love the monsters. I keep checking back. You promised 6 posts and so far only 2! My daughter has birthday coming so I am hoping to steal an idea or two!
Posted by: Amy | September 19, 2008 at 07:33 PM
Those are great! And what a great party favor!
Posted by: Sarah | September 20, 2008 at 01:10 PM
WHOA!!!
Those monsters are AWESOME girl! I really think I should make myself some too.. My wife is always making "realistic" dolls, your little guys are right up my alley.
And I agree Stripes is the best one...well, the chenille one is cool...and the polka dots..and well all of them....
Joy, one more project....thanks, I think...
Posted by: Scott at Blue Nickel Studios | September 20, 2008 at 11:00 PM
really cute! you did a fabulous job! i wrote a post about monsters a few weeks ago b/c my mom made a bunch for my kiddos after i told her how much they loved the ones in craft magazine. you can see the post here: http://www.chrysandmike.com/?p=3888
Posted by: chrys | September 23, 2008 at 11:04 PM
i can't believe you made these for all the kids at the party! its such a cute and wonderful idea! i hope i'm that committed of a mom when i one! they are really super SUPER cute to!
Posted by: Amber | September 29, 2008 at 03:44 PM
I love them ALL. :-)
Posted by: Sam | September 30, 2008 at 09:12 PM