Plush You! LA

This year, the amazing art show Plush You, which features some of the world's most amazing plush and soft sculptures will be at two venues.

The first will be held in LA at Munky King, opening on August 26th!

I was fortunate enough to get a placement in this show!
I worked around the theme of Chinese Mythological Creatures and created a Fenghuang Moon Bun, Dragon Moon Bun and Qilin Moon Bun

The Fenghuang is commonly referred to as the "Chinese Phoenix" and is seen as a sign of good fortune.

I also created a Dragon Moon Bun designed after the Chinese Dragons, with their large manes and long bodies.

Another auspicious mythological creature, the Qilin was said to appear in conjection with a great Sage. The Qilin has been called a "Chinese Unicorn" and is the well-known mascot for the Japanese beer Kirin.

These Moon Buns are truly one-of-a-kind and will only be available at the show!

Plush Team's Vegas Challenge

The Plush Team is so fabulous!
Every two months they give us a new challenge, which helps us think outside of our little boxes and are always so fun.

The most recent challenge was based on Las Vegas!
I must admit I know little to nothing about Vegas, so research and lots of sketches were made. Around my planning, Mr. Moons was listening to a band that covers popular rock, rap, heavy metal, punk, and pop songs in a swanky, swing band style, called Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine.

You may have heard their cover of Disturbed's "Down with the Sickness" featured in 2004's "Dawn of the Dead."

Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine currently only play in Vegas.
Needless to say, my love of lounge music and the in appropriate, led me to purchasing several of their cd's and my Vegas theme!

Here's the photo I used to base my Moon Buns. To find out more about Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine and to purchase their amazing cds, click the image!

Flower Pot Moon Buns

Originally introduced for the Plush Team's giveaway, now you and own your own Flower Pot Moon Bun. Each comes with their own removable terracotta pot.
So cute!


Contact me if you'd like a different color flower!

Custom Order Corner

These are the custom Moon Buns that were commissioned this past week!

Snowy Owl Moon Bun
(So cute!!)

This is a custom piece designed to look like the customer's original character. His name is Murphy and he's an old science class skeleton.
He was so much fun to make!

I was also asked to remake the prize from the Plush Team's July giveaway!
If you've also been eyeing a Flower Moon Bun, I have a feeling Wednesday will have some exciting news!

New Moon Bun Cozies

I'm very please to re-release these darling Moon Bun cozy-baskets knitted up in beautiful wool color-ways by the talented Holly from Holly Knit.

I'll be adding more to the shop as time permits. There are also several Moon Buns who are waiting patiently to show off their new outfits!

New Tsuki Charms!

Every show I go to, everyone loves my little mascot, Tsuki. Now you can purchase an acrylic charm of her!

Currently she is available as a cellphone charm and as a darling necklace!

How fun!

Whew! - Post Otakon

thank you tree boxed set of 8 by fugufugupress

Whew!
Well, I'm finally back from Otakon and back to work on new designs and custom orders! I think this may have been my busiest convention yet. It was absolutely wonderful of everyone who came for a visit. I love meeting people and hearing their excitement over my designs. It makes me so happy to know Moon Buns are loved as much as I love making them.

I'll probably be a little on the quiet side while I try to catch up on the mountain of work ahead of me, but I won't be gone long.

♥

Plush Team Giveaway!

The Plush Team's blog is sponsoring a special giveaway for a fantastic little Flower Moon Bun!

The last day to enter is July 30th!
The best part about this giveaway, is it's 100% free!
So put a little wiggle on it!

Good luck to all who enter!

Click here to find out how you can win.

Otakon Preview

Many appologies for being so quiet lately. I've been working hard to build up plenty of stock for the Otakon Convention. Here's a little preview of some of my newer designs that will be available.

Mini Kappa
This little Kappa stands just over 2" tall!

Strawberry Moon Bun
I've made this design for a set, but hadn't had the chance to make more. Finally got the opportunity and I'm loving the design.

Daleks
Thanks to a very good friend of mine, I'm completely in love with the Dr. Who series. I had to make a bit of fan-art in the form of these fantastic monsters.

Paopu Fruit
These cute little star-shaped fruit were a challenge to design, but I'm loving the finished piece. I may start offering stars in the shop!

Onigiri and Sakura Mochi
In an attempt to keep learning new techniques, I created these fantastic little handful-sized onigiri. I love the little blushie cheeks.

Custom Order Corner

These are the custom Moon Buns that were commissioned this past week!

Alex Moon Bun from "A Clockwork Orange"
This is a remake from my 2009 31 Amigurumi in October series.

White Kraken Moon Bun
This is a remake of my Kraken Moon Bun from my 2008 31 Amigurumi in October series.

This great little gentleman was completely from the brain of the commissioner. She requested every feature you see on this Moon Bun

Even the cut little fuzzy tail!

This is a Moon Bun dressed up as Deidara from the anime Naruto.

If you are ever looking for custom Moon Bun all your own, please contact me!