November 29, 2006
Recycled Sweater Plushies
Every year you get a new sweater for Christmas and every year you donate it to the thrift store. What happens with all of these soft, yet unwearable cast offs? Some of them may ends up in the hands of a creative New England handicapped artist collective. They reclaim knits and transform them into exceptionally soft stuffed animals. Each creature is gently handcrafted from recycled materials, giving it a unique appearance all its own. I really like the exaggerated scale of the lion’s mane and the elephant’s ears vs. the size of the body, as well as the simple, petite facial features. I think whimsical is really the way to go with baby toys. The ones featured above are cute, but since color and material content will vary, your sweater plushie will be a unique surprise.
$26
Uncommon Goods also offers gift certificates in case you can’t decide on the best present.
Posted by Sean in Holiday Green Gift Guide, Kids, Kids and Babies
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Awww, these look so soft! So much better than regular plushies- cuter too