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Artist Turns Kids’ Drawings Into Real-Life Plush Toys (30 Pics)
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Artist Turns Kids’ Drawings Into Real-Life Plush Toys (30 Pics)

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We all had our fantastic childhood friends that we liked to imagine, draw, or even talk to. How cool would it have been if someone took those fantasy animals and realized them for us? That’s exactly what Vancouver-based artist Wendy Tsao does – she turns kid’s drawings into real-life plush toys.

Tsao began in 2007 by creating a plush version of a self-portrait that her 4-year-old son kept drawing. After seeing how excited he got at recognizing the creation as one inspired by his own work, Tsao started a business by accepting other kids’ drawings as well. She takes their drawings, contacts them to confirm the details of the drawing, and then reimagines their artwork as stuffed animals.

Since then, Tsao has created over 400 plushies and has more requests for kids’ toys than she can handle. “In the beginning, I treated it as a business, which is fine. But the thing is, I realized that Child’s Own Studio is not just a business for me; it’s really a craft. On some days, when I’m good, it’s an art form. And that’s where I want to be. Making good art.”

Source: childsown.com

Spencer, age 10

Francis, age 7

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Evelyn, age 5 and Torbin, age 3

Fabricio, age 6

Maja, age 4

Orin, age 5

Dillon, age 6

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Maja, age 4

Anson, age 5

Ryan, age 6

Rowan, age 10

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Tessa, age 4

Isla, age 4

Cole, age 10

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

I want to send something in for this guy to make. What a great business to make! Some of those could actually be massive sold at a store!

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

Awesome article Lot's of data to Read...Great Man Keep Posting and redesign to People..Thanks westlinkcleaning.com.au/

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

I found this company in Australia who does the same http://www.pofuff.com/

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

It reminds me of the pumpkins my sister carves. She has the nieces and nephews draw them. Then she cuts them out. Scary pumpkins!

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

Here is another place where you can get drawings made into soft toys - www.cwtchclub.co.uk in the UK.

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

I did that with my son 7 years ago! So fun! http://momma-pajama.blogspot.com/2006/08/eibrin-mocco.html

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

Great. The kids are really good, and I love the work of the artist !

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

a kid sees his creation in a completely different way than other people are capable to see it !!!! You are not recreating his imagination here, only his poor attempt to express it - and letting him see HIS drawing through YOUR eyes would be really cruel and offensive to ANY kid. Those toys are offensive and should be banned.

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

I want to send something in for this guy to make. What a great business to make! Some of those could actually be massive sold at a store!

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Westlink Cleaning
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome article Lot's of data to Read...Great Man Keep Posting and redesign to People..Thanks westlinkcleaning.com.au/

jeffescoliada avatar
jeffescoliada
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I found this company in Australia who does the same http://www.pofuff.com/

bridges avatar
BridgeS
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It reminds me of the pumpkins my sister carves. She has the nieces and nephews draw them. Then she cuts them out. Scary pumpkins!

Cwtch avatar
Cwtch
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here is another place where you can get drawings made into soft toys - www.cwtchclub.co.uk in the UK.

Paula Adams Perez avatar
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10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I did that with my son 7 years ago! So fun! http://momma-pajama.blogspot.com/2006/08/eibrin-mocco.html

jose2000 avatar
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10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great. The kids are really good, and I love the work of the artist !

Teddi Hristova avatar
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10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

a kid sees his creation in a completely different way than other people are capable to see it !!!! You are not recreating his imagination here, only his poor attempt to express it - and letting him see HIS drawing through YOUR eyes would be really cruel and offensive to ANY kid. Those toys are offensive and should be banned.

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