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All children try to draw what their little imagination conjures, using as little or as many colors as they'd like. And while some parents might proudly hang their kids' drawings on their fridges and walls, usually that's all we can do to understand and appreciate their efforts. However, we live in the times where innovation is what everyone lives and breathes so it's small wonder that someone has come up with the idea to turn all the cute, weird and seemingly-nonsensical drawing ideas into real-life plush toy equivalents. And the results are quite impressive.

Budsie kids' toys were founded in 2013 by Alex Furmansky who was inspired by his younger sister's scary monster drawings. After seeing his little sister Michelle tucking her plush animals in bed, he thought to himself, “What if I could turn a drawing into a stuffed animal friend that would last forever?” It led him to 'borrow' one of Michelle's cool drawings, one of a dog-like creature named Dongler, and have it turned into a stuffed plush in South Florida. And with the first Budsie being born, soon came the other.

"In the beginning, most of the orders were of kids' drawings, doodles, and other artwork," Budsies representative Melissa told Bored Panda. "Now, we see everything from a child's first drawing, to detailed original characters, author's book characters, sports team mascots, and more. The idea is truly limitless, and that's what makes Budsies so special," she added.

Their site claims that they've made over 76,000 Budsies since the first toy in 2013. People from over 60 countries have ordered their custom pieces, varying from such lands as Australia and India. Although the orders were first made of children's drawings, soon artists and others joined the ranks, requesting fanart, people and pets to be made into plushies.

The growing business soon branched out and started offering custom plush toys created in the likeness of pets. 'Petsies' offers custom-made stuffed animals that are created as a mirror reflection of people pets. And if a plush doggie or a kitty is adorable, imagine how awesome one of your own pet would be? 

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aw! I'm guessing that this sweetheart had a cleft-lip when she was born. That's why her doll has one too!

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Budsies site currently offers custom plushies that start at the price of $99. The final cost depends on what type of plushie one requests, the size and detail. The toys can be made from super soft plush or include faux fur and custom embroidery.

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"We've had people cry, scream, lots of hugging their Budsies, and people who are just speechless" Melissa detailed people's priceless reaction to their Budsies. "We've also made Budsies in honor of someone who has passed, and those are very emotional reactions that really touch our entire Budsies team and community" she continued.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait, there's no way that picture with immaculate understanding of shadows, outline technique and lace structure came from a child.

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Melissa also added that they have a program called Budsies Pals where they work with healthcare providers to give free Budsies to kids who will benefit getting a huggable plushie. "Some of the Budsies that we have made are from drawings of kids who unfortunately passed away and the Budsies are given to the family," she explained. "It very touching knowing that we have given something to these families who have been through so much" Melissa concluded.

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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The rainbow on the doll is done weirdly but, other than that, its REALLY cool

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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like one of the spirit animals from Coco! Why are all these kids better at drawing than me XD

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So much detail in the art and so well done in the stuff animal.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is my favourite, so much detail in the colours. The colours are perfect.

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